Aguinaldo and Castillo in future of Cuba and Santiago
The Weekly Call notes Aguinaldo’s fading chances and praises General Demenise Castillo as civil governor of Santiago, educated in the United States, seen as reliable. It foresees Cuba’s progress with Castillo aiding stable government and hints at wider imperial outlooks including the Siberian railway and a rapid global circumnavigation. It also mentions Indiana’s Senate race with Fairbanks and Beveridge sharing origins and career paths.
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Demenise Castillo
Santiago
United States
Cuba
Is Castillo
Bryan calls treaty ratification clears path for Philippine republic
William Jennings Bryan at the Omaha banquet argues the ratification of the treaty removes U S colonial policy barriers and paves the way for recognizing a Philippine republic, while noting continued Filipino resistance against American troops.
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William Jennings Bryan
Omaha
United States
Philippine Republic
Uncle Sam
France's M Loubet Prefers Simple Domestic Life
The new president M Loubet favors a quiet home life over showy society. He is not rich, dislikes wealth and honors, and for years lived modestly. His hands are clean though his beard and clothes appear untidy, contrasting with the late president.
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M. Loubet
France
Skeletons in the cupboard and political blackmail
The article notes two skeletons in the late French president’s cupboard, alleging secret Dreyfus documents and his wife’s father issues were used to blackmail him. It also covers Cuban American contrasts, Otis family naval fame, Havana water frauds, and France’s republican heirs versus Bonapartists.
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France
Dreyfus
Conesel
McKinley Speech on War Burdens and Presidential Limits
In Boston the president outlined the constraints of executive discretion noting he can direct soldiers and fleets but cannot foresee or fix their limits. He said consequences cannot be anticipated or avoided and that the people will back him in facing war’s inevitable burden.
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Boston
McKinley
Senate and House pass key bills in weekly session
In the Senate on the 21st the mortgage tax relief and post office bills passed while an amendment to cut railroad mail funding failed. The Army reorganization bill advanced as the naval and river and harbor debates dominated the House and Senate on subsequent days. Washington’s farewell address and Morrill eulogies marked sessions.
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Senate
Butler
House
Naval Academy
Annapolis
Washington
Justin S. Morrill
Vermont
Senator Morrill
Johnson
Rep
Ind
Senate approves minor bills as DC issues take priority
In the Senate on the 25th a set of minor measures passed while DC bills rose to the day’s main order. The House then advanced a Nez Perces grant for a railroad right of way and a Yellowstone park private property compensation bill. An 11 o’clock meeting was ordered due to heavy business. The government orders a crackdown on monarchist propaganda in Paris after duc d Orléans speeches and confiscated regalia. A major $25.6 million utility combine was enabled by Standard Underground Cable Co surrendering $146,000 in bonds. McKinley signaled attendance at Bethlehems one hundred fiftieth seminary anniversary. Thirty Spaniards arrived aboard the Umbria for worker inspections. Death of dry goods maven William Gardener Dunn noted. The US flag now flies over Cebu island.
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District of Columbia
House
Nez Perces Endian Reservation
Clearwater Short Line
Wis
Yellowstone Park
Paris
Duc d'Orleans
San Remo
New York Waslight
Ohio
Columbus
New York City
Geneva
N.Y
Tellefontaine
Cebu
National Good Citizenship league convention to meet in Cincinnati
A third annual convention of the National Good Citizenship league will be held in Cincinnati on May 8 9 and 4. The event brings together civic reformers and local leaders for speakers and workshops.
Illinois State News Deaths and Farmers Institute Actions
Illinois state news reports deaths including Mrs Thirza Noble a Jersey county pioneer Judge Edward Scott a Morgan county figure and J A Ghoch a civil war veteran in Harrisburg Cumberland county's Mrs Sarah Wampton nearing age 100 plus state farmers institute actions at Princeton. Resolutions support sugar bounty bills promote agricultural building at Champaign kitchen science and domestic science advocacy while opposing railroad discrimination and warehouse laws.
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Thirza Noble
Jersey County
Edward Scott
Morgan County
Jacksonville
State Board of Equilization
J. A. Ghoch
Harrisburg
Sarah Wampton
Cumberland County
Friends of the State University
Champaign
Illinois Domestic Science Association
Congress
Freshmen Lock Beecher Chapel Belfry at Knox College
Five Knox College freshmen in Galesburg held the Beecher chapel belfry overnight and into the afternoon. They barricaded the bell door and refused to yield despite threats. Police finally forced entry. the boys escaped through a back desk door with the class colors pink and green, disappointing hundreds of waiting students.
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Knox College
Galesburg
Beecher Chapel
Fruit Prospects in Central Mindls Reported by Prof Blair
Professor J C Blair of the University of Illinois reports extensive damage to pear trees in central Mindls with all buds killed on the university farm. He predicts a 50 percent fall in the pear crop, with cherry and plum trees also affected and apple buds still undetermined.
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Central Mindls
J. C Blair
University of Illinois
Central Wingis
University
Remembered Washington in Illinois anniversary celebrations
Across Illinois Washington's birthday was celebrated with suspended business, decorated shops and homes, and street parades. Speeches and songs highlighted recent war victories and soldier courage. Banquets followed in the evenings while schoolchildren played a prominent role in ceremonies.
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Washington
Ilinois
Spain
Child's Perilous Ride Behind Runaway Team Near Walla Walla
Frank Houser's three year old child endured a five mile ride behind a runaway team near Walla Walla Cumberland County. The child was mud covered when stopped. A Bankrupt Law and a Waive Note are cited. T J Talmon of Decatur was closed out by Judge Bruce's ruling that the bankrupt law does not apply to a waive note, affecting over 500 others in the area.
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Frank Houser
Walla Walla
Cumberland County
Buzey
T. J. Talmon
Decatur
Bruce
Fruit crops uncertain after cold snap in area
Time Wilh Teil notes some fruit growers downplay damage to peaches apples and pears but the majority fear no crop. A fox chase near Assumption on Paint Bilyew farm drew 500 participants with several foxes killed.
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Assumption
Paint Bilyew Farm
Illinois legislature reels through chaos and law reform
Illinois lawmakers in Springfield debated a Greater Chicago constitutional plan, repealed the Allen law to restore horse and dummy streetcars with power to electric lines, and passed a Willard statue appropriation. The session featured protests over judicial remarks, votes on protest rights, and numerous bills conferring on highways, public exhibitions, and veterans' admissions.
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Philippines
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Pilar
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Cincinnati
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Utah
Sammel Keyser
Chisago Conservatory of Music
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Ludlow
Loubet
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Senvalito
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Grant Family Association
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr
Matthew Grant
Old Windsor
Mass
Grosvenor
International Typographical Union
Muscogee, I. T
Hartford City
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Sherman
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Seventeventh Regular Infantry
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Port Said
Manila
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St. Louis
Speyer & Co
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Toledo
National Good Citizenship League
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Minnesota
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Casino Opera Company
Phoebe Hearst
California
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