Senate Nomination Fight Draws Out In Deadlock
The legislative caucus for a United States senator has waged a protracted battle through multiple ballots. Atkinson and Clay battle for the lead with Howell, Lewis, Evans, and Robertson vying, as votes shift late into the night and a final outcome remains uncertain. A midnight adjournment delayed a verdict to tomorrow. In other news a Greensboro girl suffered a fatal scalp injury when hair caught in a gin band. Also a fire on a Belle Mina platform burned 125 bales of cotton awaiting shipment.
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Dauntless Off Again in Filibustering Expedition
Reports from Key West and Nassau detail the steamer Dauntless delivering arms and supplies to insurgents in Cuba, with Three Friends and Kate Spencer aiding and later seizure of the Three Friends by a revenue cutter. Havana outrages involving American citizen Craycroft and family are reported, with Weyler moving troops to Matanzas. Consul Fitzhugh Lee explains Cuba tensions to Washington, while Weyler rumors of recall are denied. The Texas battleship incident and passenger arrivals in New York are also noted.
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United States
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Corruption Scandal Hits New York Police Exam
Fraud allegations surface in the New York police exam process with reports that coaching and prelisted questions were used to pass the civil service tests. Investigators trace payments of hundreds to a young man connected to the examining board, while officials pledge reforms and stopping future leaks.
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Conference resumes at London amid cable cost concerns
The Pacific cable conference reconvenes in London with delegates present and plans to tackle technical questions. Secretary Mercer notes delays from past meetings due to Australian travel and Canadian political changes. The chief issue remains the feasibility and cost of the cable.
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Pacific Cable Conference
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Colonial Office
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Mercer
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Buiapest
Canada
German official sought asylum after irregularity found
A German government messenger named August fled to the United States claiming irregularities in his postal department. He sought asylum through native officials and letters indicate his purpose to return to Germany. Separate notes report Illinois Supreme Court upholding the Torrens land title act as constitutional.
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Supreme Court of Hllinois
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