Tariff battle splits Republicans and dies in Senate
Washington February 25 Republicans split over the free coinage tariff bill as Democrats voted solidly against it. Morill and other silver Republicans condemned the move while Teller and Turpie argued for broader reform. The Cubanbelligerency debate closed the day with no action, as the Senate adjourned at 5 p.m. before further steps.
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Senate Session Stormy Over Populist Appointment
Washington February 21 Senate morning business featured a resolution by Mr Allen of Nebraska to appoint James B Loyd of North Carolina as second assistant doorkeeper. Objections by Senators Chandler and Sherman sparked debate on staffing. resolution then postponed until tomorrow. Revenue concerns led Mr Morrill to urge consideration of the house tariff bill as revenue gaps widen. Vote on advancing the bill was deferred amid a long roll call.
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Treasury gold reserve and bond delivery report
Washington reports the treasury gold reserve at closing time is 123 113 973 with daily withdrawals of 80400. New bonds totaling 70 650 030 have been delivered, including 43 413 650 coupons and 27 237 400 registered. Of 111 000 000 in new bonds sold, 01 misprint 85 706 has been paid in, with about 90 percent taken up in treasury cash. Since January 6, withdrawals total 32 412 396 of gold, including 9 424 133 for export and 22 959 203 for domestic use.
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Bitter Fight Over Delegates At Michigan Democratic Conventio
Detroit hosts the Michigan Democratic state convention on April 2 to elect delegates at large to the national Chicago convention. A fierce battle is expected between gold and free coinage factions. The meeting will also form a new state central committee and feature a Monroe birthday mess gathering the night before with nationally prominent Democrats invited.
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Democratic State Central Committee
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Carlisle in consultation with New York bankers and merchants
Secretary Carlisle conferred with bankers and merchants at the Uptown Club in Manhattan about national business prospects and current trade conditions. The private meeting lasted about ninety minutes and included figures like Hagers of the Bank of the Metropolis and James McCreery. A reception followed at the Manhattan Club honoring Carlisle.
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Eighteenth Street
Fth Avenue
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Arnold, Constable & Co
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James McCreery
Jordan
John G. Carlisle
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Struggling Cuba Suffered a Loss in Filibuster Raid
New York February 25 The seizure of the steamer Dermuda tied to the Freish flag and to grief the largest filibustering expedition yet fitted out for the Cuban revolutionists. Arrests followed as authorities detained tugs Bermuda and McCaldin boats with up to two hundred prisoners including General Calixto Garcia and Captain Hughes.
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Washington
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Capture of Garcia and Bermuda seizure shocks New Yorkers
A New York report details General Calixto Garcia being aboard the Bermuda when the steam tug Stranahan captured the vessel after a chase toward the Narrows. The crew clashed in a tense scene as authorities recovered arms and munitions, while Pinkerton and Cuban tensions flare in the harbor. Benjamin J Guerra, Cuba Junta treasurer, is later arrested on charges related to funding the filibuster expedition aboard the Bermuda.
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United States District Attorney's Office
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United States
Ovation for Jamieson as Jameson arraigned in London
London February 23 Jameson and his officers were formally arraigned at Bow Street, released on £2000 bail each, amid cheering crowds. Notables including the duke of Abercorn and Viscount Chelsea attended as the party faced charges of war against a friendly state while Captain Heany, mistaken for Jameson, drew cheers at several stations. A Chicago note reports broker H M Green expelled for bucket shop sealing.
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Bank Robbers Hit Wichita Falls and Warren
Robbers struck two banks in Wichita Falls Texas and Warren Arkansas on February 23 and 25. In Wichita Falls cashier Dorsey died and Bookkeeper Langford was wounded as armed citizens and rangers pursued the pair, a reward of 1000 dollars offered. In Warren cashier Adair was wounded and director Goodwin killed during the failed bank raid by three men seen as foreign-born. the robbers fled as a posse kept chase.
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City National Bank
Dorsey
Frank Dorsey
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Nero Pennington
M. Goodwin
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Sutton
Price Slays Wife With An Ax In Tennessee
In Hancock county near Rogersville Clinton Price killed his wife with an ax at her mother's house after she had lived apart from him. He then attacked his mother-in-law, fracturing her skull, and fled toward the mountains as neighbors aided the injured woman. His child was spared by neighbors. Police pursuit follows.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Hancock County
Rogersville
Price
Campbell Adjudged Insane in Nashville Killing
E. K. Campbell Jr was found insane after killing his father and was sent to the state hospital. Three witnesses testified and Campbell himself claimed sound mind while pleading for morphine. He sobbed convulsively as incarceration was ordered.
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E. K. Campbell, Jr
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Anderson
Longmire Receives 5000 Rounds for State Guard units
Lexington Ky February 21 Captain Longmire of Company BE State Guard has been supplied with 5000 rounds of ammunition and awaits orders from Governor Bradley to deploy.
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Guards Convene as Newport Threat Looms
A gang and a Galung gun were brought to Newport Thursday to protect Jackson and Walling. Captain Longmire held his company at the armory last night where members were grilled and instructed on duties if they are called to Newport.
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Funeral of Bill Nye in Fletcher North Carolina
Nearly 200 mourners gather at Calkar Chapel Fletcher NC to honor Bill Nye Edgar Wave officiates with Rev H H Phelps and Rev Thomas Witmore major pallbearers listed The grave is lined with evergreens and a large water pine sits near the site Mrs Nye unable to attend the service arriving from Chicago with her brother-in-law prior arrangements noted
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Cpiseonal
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H H. Phelps
Thomas Witmore
Hillard
EP McKissack
Olver Rutledge
W Fletcher
R B Blake
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Nye
Mitchell
Chieago
Miss Flagler Sentenced In Involuntary Manslaughter Case
Elizabeth M Flagler daughter of General D W Flagier chief of ordnance US Army pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in DC district court for shooting Ernest Green a colored boy who was taking fruit. She received a $500 fine and three hours in district jail, claimed she intended only to frighten, surrendered at police HQ, then posted bail and returned with her father to face commitment papers. Then her term ended, she left jail and was released to go free. National sympathy exists for Flagler while support for the grand jury action remains strong.
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Fitzs Flying Trip From New Orleans To New York
Bob Fitzsimmons left New Orleans by the Louisville and Nashville at 7 20 tonight with no stops, aiming to reach New York on Thursday. He plans an exhortion at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, boxing with an opponent identified as Akler or Steve J Donald. In Tennessee, Andrew Galbreath near Whitesburg heard a noise, fired into a hen roost, and found a man’s dead body in the hen house door riddled with bullets.
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Disillery Owner Charged in Child Assault Case
James Angel of Pikeville Tennessee, owner of a large distillery, is jailed in Pikeville on charges of assaulting the eight year old daughter of widow Nancy Prater near the town. The incident reportedly occurred on February 1 in the Chattanooga region.
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Bayard Under Fire as House Censures His Diplomatic Speech
Washington dispatch reports Foreign Affairs Committee censuring Thomas F Bayard ambassador to Great Britain for partisanship and remarks at a social event. House action expected after pending appropriations, with Democrats defending Bayard and urging restraint. Rumor says Bayard may resign if censures pass, but Olney and the President urged him to stay.
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United States
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Olney
National Democratic Committee Caucus Sets Campaign Build
Washington reports the National Democratic Congressional Committee completing its organization for the campaign. McRae of Arkansas presided as vacancies filled, with a special committee chaired by Huckerson of Texas appointed to fill remaining gaps in unrepresented states. The panel includes Wheeler Alabama and Sparkman Florida among others, with Faulimer West Virginia named permanent chairman and Gardiner as secretary.
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Wisconsin
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Joseph Wheeler
Thomas C. McRae
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James I Pigote
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M Sparkman
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John W Maddox
Georgie Finis
Talbot
South Carolina
Benton McMillin
District of Columbia
Senator Faulimer
West Virginia
Lawrence Gardiner
Ammunition for the Transvaal reported from Antwerp
The Globe reports that two to three million rounds of ball cartridges and about six tons of field artillery ammunition were shipped from Antwerp to the Transvaal government, with large quantities still being made. A later telegram from Richmond, Virginia says Princess Troubetzkol is recovering from a severe neuralgia after a recent attack.
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