30 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1899
Page
1
The Weekly Wall reports INTENOTS Chicago campaigns to suppress street vociferousness and river odor while highlighting August exports reaching record levels with foreign demand for American manufactures rising.
The article argues Alaska holds greater and more varied mineral wealth than believed. It notes recent coal discoveries guarantee ample supply and weakens objections to Alaska purchase in light of later history.
The secretary for war issues a fresh directive to commanding officers urging that subaltern officers should refrain from shaving their upper lips, highlighting ongoing concerns about military appearance standards in the British army.
Transports have been provided to take 29 918 men to the Philippines the last ship leaving San Francisco about November 1 The daily landing of a fresh regiment in Manila for a long period will dispel any lingering doubt concerning the earnest purpose of this country.
The president declines to intervene as two soldiers under sentence of death at Manila were found guilty by a court martial of violating a native woman. It is deemed necessary to set an example swiftly to protect the American army’s reputation.
The piece praises M Guerin as a superb Frenchman who provided unexpected comedy to a bleak Dreyfus affair, saying his splen didly performance offered relief to the world’s heart and that history should recall him as the funniest Gaul who ever lived.
A private soldier in Manila claimed to have sent a jail message by directly contacting General Otis. The document he produced was forged, and authorities say the case centers on emulating the fear of Jim the Penman. If he suffers consequences, it will reflect on the forgery and deception.
The agricultural department has concluded the mosquito spreads malaria and urges households to apply a few drops of coal oil on water in yards where it breeds to kill larvae. The measure will burden those who buy the oil but promises public health gains amid a malaria risk setting.
The writer notes Japan might welcome taking the Philippines and suggests a scramble for the islands if the U S withdraws. It questions how Filipinos would benefit from such a change, indicating uncertainty about potential outcomes and regional reactions.
The report states that troops are well equipped and supplied with unlimited camp equipment and full rations. It asserts secure bases, complete control of navigable waters, and disciplined operations. In contrast the Tagals lack defensible bases and face precarious food and ammunition supplies.
Estimates show global wheat yield this year about 312,000,000 bushels below 1898. United States production trails last year but not as sharply as some exporters. The outlook suggests the U S is better positioned to meet foreign demand than other countries, with a strong market abroad for American farmers surplus wheat.
Dom Paul Kruger, president of the Transvaal Republic, is reputed to be worth 25 million dollars yet Mrs Kruger reportedly runs her own kitchen and cleans, wears a large white apron for guests, claiming the couple never lived beyond their coffee money of 2,000 a year allowed by the state.
Illinois state news recalls Capt Halliday of Cairo famed as a river steamboat clerk turned businessman. Born in Ruthind Ohio he built a fortune owning interests from City National Bank to gas and light firms and coal and salt mines, with a wide land portfolio and a large family including widow and seven children.
The fragment lists multiple deaths and memorials in Illinois towns including Duda Ta reau county Ar eola and Pekin. Individuals mentioned include a 16 year old Dentis Thomas J. Lockwood, 60 year old Mrs G W Holland, Grandma Abbeu aged 4 in Assumption, ex mayor John Tlereet 66 in Pekin, George Wkranun 53 in Mendats, and Judge John Tawley pioneer of Cairo. Also noted are Mrs C C Jones and Mrs Marearet A Nixon and a 76 year old Thomas Tradley of Owaneco who long served in Christian county. The notes reference Civil War service and long residency in the county.
Miss Kate Herbelsheimer of Kasbeer in Bureau County has been indicted for murdering Charles Salzman who had pursued her. She says Salzman asked to marry, she refused, and she faced anonymous threats tied to his acts. A ride with Salzman ended with a shooting as both fired. Salzman died next morning. she was wounded and claims self defense.
Chicago and St Louis mayors will represent their cities in a corn husking contest at the Peoria exposition starting October 9 for six days. The $10 prize is funded by the association, with hundreds of Illinois farmers expected. The program includes a society ball with corn hats, a large Khorsan ceremony, and a masked parade by traveling salesmen.
The state convention to promote good roads, held at Springfield, was declared off. W. H. Moore of St. Louis, national president of the Good Roads association, was too ill to attend, and government expert Mr. Harrison said Secretary Wilson cannot attend.
At the state board of agriculture meeting Senator Jed A. Busse was chosen to fill the Fifth district seat after the resignation of William Stewart, the board announced.
The seventy-sixty session at the Ulineis conference in Charleston West Jacksonville District presided by W I Short announced appointments for numerous churches in Illinois including Beardstown Batc htown Beverly Bluff Springs Chapin Concord Grigesville and more along with extensions and supplies The Macy list covers areas from Madison to Vermilion and Shelbyville with multiple circuits and presiding elders named W M Hailey S A Cecile Casey and H C Gibbs among others, detailing where clergy will serve this year.
Admiral Dewey reaches American shores after 24 months at sea aboard the Olympia. Welcome from pilots and shore batteries greet him as dignitaries including Sir Thomas Lipton, Rear-Admiral Sampson, and others visit. The admiral expresses deep gratitude amid a tide of public acclaim and reports mild fever among sailors.
Havana on September 27 reports that the son of Gen Sanguilly and other young Cubans who recently seized the Spanish clerk's club and pulled down the Spanish flag have been arrested. They are in jail awaiting sentence.
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