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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1898
Page
1
Iris stated for Prince Albert heir to the Belgian throne that he has not come to America to find an heiress nor to bolster his inheritance. He is already engaged to his cousin Princess Clementine.
The New York Entomological Society proposes importing the ichneumon fly to combat caterpillars. Such experiments are risky, as the English sparrow was introduced to control pests but ends up driving out native singing birds.
The passage suggests that current troubles are unlikely to forge a lasting alliance among English speaking peoples. It notes, however, that the prospect of a foreign adversary could unite Anglo-Saxon hearts in common resolve for the future.
The London Vegetarian notes that 90 percent of world fighting has been on a vegetable diet. It cites China’s 400,000,000 in the war with Japan as a specimen of vegetable produced valor and stamina, implying the carnivorous tenth has the better of the argument.
Americans favor peace if honor is kept but the 260 Maine victims stand as a palpable obstacle to a peaceful resolution of the crisis. Public mood shows willingness to pay a price for peace, yet limits remain based on the wartime losses.
The article expresses General Weyler’s wish to live to command a victorious Spanish force in the Americas. It asserts readers would give the general a warm welcome if war erupts and his army lands on American shores.
The text suggests interest in Spanish divers reports from Havana about how an explosion inside a ship like the Maine could bend its keel inward. It frames the topic as potentially yielding new questions for scientists and explosive experts to explore.
Spay decides against sending her torpedo boat Aouilla to Cuba. She foresees inevitable conflict with the United States and the loss of her fleet in Cuban waters. With war still looming, she opts to keep the small torpedo boats safely in home waters.
The passage contrasts nations with vast defense funds and global credit to those forced to pawn collateral for war. It argues that without money, a country cannot muster war, noting that by failing to secure funds, it faces constant rebuffs when seeking support.
Queen Victoria through Sir Julian Pauncefote conveyed to President McKinley gratitude for his cautious course on the Cuban and Spanish situation. She expressed sympathy with US efforts to relieve Cuban suffering and hopes for a successful outcome without war.
The text claims General Weyler hinted at leading an army against the United States. It argues his reputation would provoke contempt among civilized peoples and Americans, spurring American soldiers to strive harder to defeat him.
The London Times approves the 50 million appropriation as an effective check on Spain. Sagasta's cabinet will restrain itself in future dealings with the United States. The article notes that Spain's mostly ignorant and vindictive population may cry for war, but the U.S. is ready for emergencies and war would bring Spain self-inflicted death.
The passage highlights the unanimous House vote approving a 50 million dollar national defense fund, seen as a strong moral signal of unity and readiness against external threats. It emphasizes that while not declaring war, the measure signals preparedness for any eventuality and reflects resolve across the states.
The Senate and House conduct successive days of debate and votes on national defense appropriations, District of Columbia funding, and Indian affairs. Key actions include House passage of a 50 million dollar defense bill with no dissent, and a Senate unanimous 50 million defense bill approval. Also noted are bills for Spanish–American War era needs, the Bowman claims payment, and pension legislation amid procedural delays and filibuster avoidance.
The Senate passed a 50 million national defense bill by a unanimous vote and the president signed it. Foreign Office official Curzon said Russia did not issue an ultimatum to China regarding Port Arthur. Senor Sandoval reported new steamship purchases in Europe. Senate committee urged revival of lieutenant general grade for Gen. Miles. Chandler introduced war material duty remission bill. Senate immigration panel opposed Powderly nomination. Gen. Brooke ordered court martial for Capt. Witherell. Gen. Rosecrans died peacefully at Redondo Beach. Navy secretary appointed a court martial for Civil Engineer Menocal. Spanish minister Polo de Bernabe presented to the president.
Advices from the Orient aboard the Empress of India describe Manila nearly wiped out by fire. Five million dollars worth of property is reported destroyed.
Sheriff Martin and deputies charged with killing and wounding strikers at Lattimer in September last were found not guilty on the 9th. Other indictments remain pending. A transfer steamer, the S D Barlow, burning to the water edge at Bird's Point while at the incline caused a loss of $30,000.
A congressional party aboard the American yacht Anita arrived in Havana on the 10th. Reports note 20,000 attendees at Signor Cavallotti’s funeral on the 8th, following his duel related death on the 6th. News items cover finance reforms in France, civil service bill handling, Spanish troop reinforcements to Cuba, a billiards suit verdict, U.S. war damages payment to Methodist Episkopal church agents, Chicago rail elevation plans, a Cuba freedom resolution, and Dun & Co. weekly U.S. and Canadian failures.
Two freight trains collided near Midway, C on the 13th causing eight cars to derail. An engineer was bruised, a tramp severely hurt, and a car of sheep derailed with 100 killed. Other items note counterfeit silver dollars in Denver and a Mississippi steamer fire.
Illinois state news obituary roundup lists Belleville resident Duncan aged 80 with a long family history, Pettingill of Bunker Hill 1830 settler and church organizer, Mrs. M A Fish active in Hillsboro temperance, Rev. Eggerking retired German Lutheran minister from Nauvoo, Casey among Centralia’s oldest at 87, Kendall tied to early years, Lydia Catherwood of Taylorville native of Delaware resident 51 years, Sarah Ruffner 83 of Moweaqua, Moeller 80 of Beardon, William Ellis 52 of Mount Vernon served in Sixth Illinois cavalry, and other longtime residents noted.
Isham Randolph reports last year’s canal work valued at 1 122 072 with 1 747 102 vouched for payment and total contracts reaching 20 145 417. Litigation delays threaten completion and idle engineering work persists as the period for canal finish may be altered. A divorce suit cites 12 years of silent treatment and cruelty by Eugene O Reilly toward his wife Caroline, both near 70, married 35 years, with a cross bill alleging cruelty and desertion.
Albert Holly, mayor of Jacksonville, was found dead in his hotel room at the St. Nichols, Springfield. The body was discovered after a watchman announced no response to a 4:30 call. Death is attributed to heart disease. he was about 37, unmarried.
The Chicago sanitary district won a verdict against seven property owners in the omnibus condemnation case. The jury awarded $57,945 to the owners, with witnesses valuing the property as high as $90,000 and as low as $29,000.
The Chicago post office led all large post offices in gross postal receipts for the fiscal year 1896 97 with 5 138 414. The Post Office Department credits the city with a population of about 1 800 000.
Charles H. Childs a real estate dealer and insurance agent shot himself at the temple in Decatur. He leaves a widow and one child. Despondency is given as the cause.
McDonough county farmer Eli Young was found unconscious in the road in the southern part of the county and died within minutes. Local authorities reported no further details on cause or circumstances.
William Catshall, an elderly veteran from Olney, was dragged to death when a log chain entangled him after falling from his wagon while returning home. The incident underscores the dangers of working around horse drawn wagons in rural areas.
Mrs Ada Bruner of Quincy, age 20, took carbolic acid in personal crisis and died. The act is attributed to illness as the cause.
George Eley, a farm laborer employed by Theodore Lukeman near Jacksonville, dropped dead in the public road adjacent to Lukeman's farm. Authorities listed no immediate cause, and the incident prompted routine inquiries by local officers.
William J. Calhoun of Danville was appointed to fill the vacancy as interstate commerce commissioner after Col. Morrison's retirement, marking a transition in the regulatory post.
Gov Tanner appoints Charles Emerson of Albion to the state board of arbitration to succeed the late John Bi Boyd.
Samuel Watkins aged 14 was accidentally fatally shot by companion Henry Gibson while hunting near Oak ford in Mansrd county. Local authorities investigated the incident as an accidental shooting during a hunting excursion.
A roll of acts from the Fortieth Illinois General Assembly special session in Springfield lists appropriations for members and officers, the soldiers home, attorney general defense costs, incidental expenses, and printing. It includes amendments to district apportionment and election laws, primary elections, property assessment, and education funding with tax provisions for free schools. Joint resolutions endorse McKinley’s minister to China, corn expo, a Bartonville hospital, Lincoln monument, Maine ship explosion sympathy, levee work, Vicksburg national park, Hawaiian annexation, postal savings bill, and law student licensing rule changes.
Dudley Winston president of Chicago civil service commission ex mayor Washburne and Adolph Kraus ex president are indicted by the grand jury for alleged law violations related to the civil service body.
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