19 Mar 1897
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1897
Page
1
Detroit leaders donate a building valued at 74 000 to the Salvation Army. The piece notes improved urban cleanliness in New York tied to a drop in annual death rate from 26 77 to 19 18 per 1000, urging alternative explanations only if denying the cleanliness impact.
A New Jersey woman’s 16 year secret marriage becomes public after her husband told two friends under seal. The woman is vindicated for maintaining privacy. California forms an agricultural trust to become the Lima Bean Association, pledging not to sell beans below 145 cents a pound and to limit planted acreage. The advance is about 25 percent over current prices.
England shows caution as about thirty ships are kept at home or in the Mediterranean. The voyage across the Bay of Biscay by an ironclad is feared as much in England as the trip around Cape Horn is in America.
Observers say the recent trend of events in the Far East grew critical in recent weeks and foresee a likely passage at arms before the dispute can be settled.
Next to Turkey, Spain is described as the most reactionary nation in Europe. The piece questions whether this stance causes Spain's political weakness or results from it, but asserts that Spain will face greater troubles than it has yet seen.
Commentators say Groner has pushed Greece toward a defining choice. retreat now could oust him from the throne, while staying could fracture Europe’s balance and threaten Crete. Most of the world, excluding Asia, Russia, and Turkey, hopes he holds firm.
The Sons of the American Revolution offer prizes in public schools for essays on revolutionary history, and some Colonial Dames state societies provide similar testimonials for high school papers on local colonial subjects. It is a commendable form of society work that stimulates study of American history.
Gen Julio Sanguilly, a trusted ally of Gomez in the Ten Years' War, is feared by Spain and imprisoned at the outset of the current conflict. It is believed he will lead a strong expedition into Cuba and accept a key command under his former chief, potentially succeeding Maceo.
The extra session will be longer and harder than expected as four appropriation bills failed in the previous congress and two or three of them may need passage in the coming session. The Indian, agricultural, sundry civil, and general deficiency bills are implicated.
The administration states no war threat is involved with Spain. The policy reflects duties to U.S. citizens in Cuba and promises prompt action and intelligence. It does not imply conflict, but intends to make every American at home proud of his country.
The new administration may push first to complete the Nicaragua canal and unite the five Central American republics into a single political body. Negotiations seek a treaty linking the United States and the Greater Republic of Central America to enable two major plans.
Noxtopy argues that American citizens in Cuba have not had proper government defense in two years. He cites Consul-General Lee and the late administration's neglect in backing him. Melbinley’s inaugural remarks imply policy will advance that protection.
In the senate on the 8th a presidential message was read and executive business began before adjourning. On the 10th credentials for Andrew T. Wood from Kentucky were presented. two rule amendments were proposed. Reports from Idaho and Greece, and updates on Egypt and Venezuela followed, with various diplomatic notes and incidents abroad and in the U.S. court and political scene.
The week ended on the 13th reports Reserve down 2,698,375. loans up 3,850,700. specie up 212,400. legal tender down 2,595,600. deposits up 71,222,700. circulation down 194,000. A sarcophagus for Gen. Ulysses S. Grant ships from Chicago to New York for the April 27 dedication.
Illinois State News reports the University of Illinois trustees meeting at Champaign elected F. M. McKay of Chicago as president. The board debated Draper’s annual address, discussed Urbana freshman incident findings, and approved action to settle Beloit College expenses over a forfeited baseball game. Also covered are a Chicago murder attempt on Mrs. Catherine Bragg, Monmouth College class war, mine inspector candidates, an insurance case ruling, fire insurance legality suit, Lincoln body ransom tale, Kankakee asylum appointments, and a Madison County death.
Springfield reports a light Senate session with a funeral wreath for Senator Wells, the House beginning work, and a judicial apportionment bill shaping four solid Democratic circuits. Committees draft resolutions on deaths. session notes cite bills on wife abandonment witnesses, city houses of correction, and tax and court reforms amid steady agenda advances.
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