McKinley Cuba policy praised by Spanish circles
Maputo reports The Impartial prints 7000 words on McKinley's Cuba message praising the approach to Spain. Officials and Liberals applaud the stance against Cuban belligerency, reversing Weyler policy, and foresee a careful, time‑consuming test of new colony policy while Castelar compares McKinley to Grant.
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el Impatcial
McKinley
Spain
West Indies
Cuba
Weyler
Castelar
Grant
Amercan Commonwealth
London Banker Sees McKinley Message Disappointing
Lord Revelstocke head of Baring Bros comments on President McKinley’s address. He finds currency proposals weak and expects brisk US business after the new year as English investors cautiously buy. The Supreme Court in session issues key rulings from the Birmingham Building and Loan case, affirming mortgage as a prior lien and reversing Jefferson county court.
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Loxpos
Baring Bros
McKinley
Lord Revelstock
Lord Revelatocke
United States
Spreme
la Session
Montcomeny
Alu
Supreme Court
Birmingham Building and Loan Association
J. W. Boggs
Jefferson County Circus Court
Coleman
Jefferson County
Woman health reform urged by physician supporters
A historical notice extolls Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a non graphic, scientific remedy for women's specific ailments. It claims the medicine restores health, that many patients were deemed hopeless by doctors, and mentions accompanying treatments and the medical adviser book. A solicited free paper copy is advertised with stamp payment details.
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Pierce
Ray Uabbard Co
Pat Minn
Talso
Governor vetoes antifootball bill in Georgia
Governor Atkinson vetoed the antifootball bill, sending a message to the house. He warned against wide ranging laws that could curb personal liberty and punish trivial acts, arguing for sound policy and fixing game abuses through rules rather than broad legislation. He stressed parental authority over a child’s pastimes and cautioned against majority tyranny.
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Georgia
Voland
Atlanta
Atkinson
House
America
Tragedy Near Athens Ends in Fatal Family Feud
At a mill near Athens Georgia John Easter shot and killed his brother in law George Ridale with a shotgun then fired three pistol shots as Ridale lay. Easter fled into a swamp pursued by Foster Ridale before escaping on horseback. Both men were progressive young farmers with strong local ties.
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G. A. Leftwich & Co
John Easter
George Ridale
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Riddie
Foster
Fgood
Killin
Fusa
Actress on a Live Wire at Kansas City Theater
Miss Flo Irwin, star of Widow Jones, was shocked by an exposed electric wire on stage during the third act. She fainted, curtain fell, and the performance halted. After 20 minutes of care she recovered consciousness and was later taken to her hotel. she appears none the worse for the incident. In Savannah, Carter courtmartial locale is debated. a suitable building is sought, with options including a theater or large hall, while the U S court may be in session.
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Kansas City Theater
Kansas City
Widow Jones
Miss
Savannah
United States
United States Court
Judge Advocate General
Postponed execution and railroad expansion news
The execution of Phillip Hill in Parissans was postponed indefinitely after the writ of error to the supreme court. the stay awaits the supreme court decision. In Fitzgerald unfinished railroad to Pine bloom will be built by the Georgia and Alabama railroad, linking the city to the river and aiding shipping on the Ocmulgee. Senator Davis plans to ask the Senate to take up the Hawaiian treaty with a committee meeting during the next session.
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Hastings
Hill
Supreme Court
Lowry
Fitzgerald
Pinebloom
Goongia and Alabama Railroad
Fitggerald
Ocmulgee
Wasnixatos
Davis
Senate Committees On Foreign Relations
Senate
Allen Pushes Cuban Independence Resolution In Senate
In a brisk Senate opening the chaplain Milburn offered a tribute to Senator George of Mississippi. Nebraska's Mr. Allen introduced a resolution urging rapid recognition of Cuba's political independence, arguing for full liberty and even a fleet in Cuban waters if needed, while noting opposition from bondholders and property owners. House business proceeded with pension bills and committee leave, ending with a 12:15 adjournment.
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Dec
Senate
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George
Mississippi
Davis
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign Relations
North Pacific Ocean
Hale
Maine
Allen
Nebraska
Congress
Cuba
United States
W. A. Stone
Rep
Banking and currency committee action in congress
The hot Committee on banking and currency held its fifty fifth meeting and outlined its plan of action. Secretary Gage is urged to present views in a comprehensive reform bill. Debate centers on three financial features from a Brosius plan, with immediate enactment sought for core sections. Pelagic sealing faces favorable Senate committee action. House rules may see routine changes during holidays. French expedition under Marchand reported massacred with survivors retreating to Bonin. Hardway Vealers Amiga signs distress in Chicago with liabilities and assets listed.
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Gage
Winesure
Hill
Connecticut
Brosius
Pennsylvania
Eallig
Wasuixaton
Committee On Rules of the House
Speaker Road
Freoehi
Baussers
Mouvement Geographiqus
Major Marchand
Telenoded
Bonin
Convict and antifootball bills dominate legislative session
The Georgia House votes 74 to 68 to reconsider the convict bill after a near passage. Eight sections passed. full measure likely to be debated again Thursday morning. Senate and House to finish work before session end. Antifootball veto clash and tax collector fiat measures also discussed amid long debates.
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Senate
Atlanta
General Assembly
Wooten
Co Alow Hotel
Carter
Mano Ts
Gayve
Busy legislative day as Hopkins bill advances in lower house
In the volatile session of the general assembly, the Hopkins bill for voter election of judges and solicitors moved forward while other measures faced delays. Members objected to publication of absentee votes, and a 3 to 5 pm session extended progress on the convict bill amid procedural shifts. The senate debated Berner’s bill, and a wife murderer faced hanging after a capital stock note dispute.
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General Assembly
Hopkins
Felder
Patton
Senate
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