03 Mar 1900
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
1
The report notes Secretary Root plans to increase service by another battalion recruited from Puerto Rico natives. It also covers a March timetable for a second class mail bill, railroad bond dealings, naval and academy appropriations, and updates on South Africa conflicts including Lord Roberts and Cronje.
Across the sessions from the 21st to the 26th, the Senate and House debated the Hawaiian government bill and the Puerto Rican tariff measure. Quay’s Senate seat and related constitutional questions dominated, with notable speeches pro and con, and votes on seating and consideration. Revenue figures for January 1900 totaled 28,018,585, with seven months' gains over 1899. Admiral Kautz Navy maneuvers near Mexico and ship transfers noted. Storm damage to Shetland islands reported. Senate committee ordered a favorable report on Sioux City & Pacific railroad indebtedness settlement.
Treasury reports show available cash balance of 296,595,955 with a gold reserve of 255,583,757 as naval concerns and storms affect New England. Lord Roberts siege in Africa continues while Paris fires devastate St. Guen. Manila reports casualties among Red Cross. Detroit plant fire costs 100,000. Kansas City sentencing and Arizona statehood bill headline a busy week.
In the Senate on the 27th Mr Depew supported the Philippine policy while Turley spoke on the Quay case. The Hawaiian government bill moved toward a final vote on the 28th. In the House debate on the Puerto Rican tariff bill ended with passage after lively exchanges. Cronje’s defeat closed a siege with thousands of troops, guns, and supplies recorded.
Illinois state news reports the death of Tessie E Keeley at Los Angeles aged 68, inventor of the Keeley cure. The widow survives with a sister in Dwight. estate valued at 1000 dollars. Interment planned in Dwight. Numerous other local deaths and notes follow.
The general conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in Chicago from May 3 to May 28 with a Sunday sermon each afternoon at the Auditorium. Preachers will be chosen from among bishops and distinguished visitors from abroad.
Isaac Hammer, a Chicago cigar salesman, was found dead in his room from asphyxiation due to gas escaping a hole in a rubber hose connected to a gas stove. He was seated at a table with an unfinished letter addressed to his fiancée Miss Lottie Bobolander of Peoria.
State Superintendent Bayliss has scheduled conferences for county superintendents. The meetings run in Peoria on April 24 in the afternoon and April 25 at 9 a.m. at the county superintendent's office, with sessions in Saint Louis May 1, Carbondale May 2, Haltingham May 3, Urbana May 15, Chicago May 16, and Springfield May 22.
Bart Lynn, among the oldest convicts in the Chester prison, died recently aged 78. He arrived from Massasee county on December 14, 1896 to serve a 20 year murder term. His son received 16 years and his prison inmate 14 years for involvement in the same crime.
Auditor of public accounts tabulated 17 Chicago state banks reports as of February 14. Aggregate resources total 158,432,598 dollars with loans and discounts totaling 387,587,941 dollars.
Interior of Arcola’s costliest building, the Masonic temple, was gutted by fire possibly starting from an electric wire. The report notes the fire's probable electrical origin and extent within the historic structure. The newspaper then mentions upcoming events: the Northern Illinois Teachers Association semi annual meeting in Aurora on April 27 and 28, with railroads offering cheap rates, and Bloomington’s semi-centennial anniversary with Admiral Dewey invited to attend in May.
London reports Gen. Buller moving toward Norhhorpe after Dundonald's forces entered Lady Smith to lift the siege. The status of Ladysmith brings relief to the beleaguered garrison after two weeks of heavy fighting. Estimates of British losses hover around a few thousand men in the advance.
Dispatch from Gen. Buller reports robust assault on Tugela defenses at Langewacht and Pieter's Hill. South Lancashire regiment magnificently carries key position as Barton and Norcott brigades shift enemy left. 60 prisoners taken amid heavy shellfire. Puerta Rico tariff debate follows with strained house vote and dramatic roll calls.
Cape Town dispatch reports Barkley East Boers offer to surrender if rebel Dutch safety is guaranteed. British demand unconditional surrender. Location London and Cape Town datelines anchor the report. The exchange highlights tension over terms as forces maneuver in the region.
Cape Town reports 600 prisoners at Modder River, most surrendering over the weekend. They are kept under guard between wire fences, with security precautions described as tight and orderly.
Dr J D Shepard division medical director for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy relief department accepted an appointment as surgeon in the regular army. He leaves for Manila April 1 after March 1 appointment to the Regular Army in Galesburg Illinois.
Washington dispatch reports Gen. Otishag informed the war department that Second Lieutenant John R. Waugh of the Thirty-ninth Infantry shot himself through the heart while temporarily deranged from extreme nervousness. The incident occurred March 2 as the officer faced severe mental strain.
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