Senate Cuba Resolution Moves Toward Joint Action
Washington February 2 Senate committee prepares a special morning meeting to convert the Cuban resolution into a joint one and urge speedy passage. If approved in both chambers and by the president the measure would recognize the insurgents as belligerents.
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West Spoke for Cuba in Senate Debate on Recognition
In Washington on February 2, senators debated Cuban belligerency and independence. Morgan chaired a vote set for 4 PM the next day. California Democrat White urged executive-led recognition while Missouri and Ohio representatives stressed broader costs and liberties. West of Missouri invoked Franco-American help and historic battles to warn against Spanish dominance and urged backing Cuba’s bid for liberty.
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Cuban Liberty Support Echoes Across Senate Debate
In a fervent session the senate heard calls for recognizing Cuban independence without delay. Speeches praised Cuban patriots despite hardship, urged moral duty to oppose Spanish rule, and warned against delaying aid as action on coast defenses and naval needs proceeded.
Scruggs Named as Counsel in Venezuelan Boundary Case
Washington February 2 minister Andrade announced that original documents maps and records from the Crespo era will be sent for delivery to the high boundary commission. A steamer leaves La Guayra for New York tomorrow and is expected to reach Washington late next week. The minister’s mail also carried the official appointment of William L Scruggs of Georgia formerly United States minister at Caracas as counsel for Mezquia before the commission.
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More Spanish Troops Reach Cuba Amid Rebel Skirmish
The steamer Afon tevideo brought 2,118 troops to reinforce the army at Tuba. General Bazan assumed command of 300 arriving troops and moved toward Santa Clara. An engagement occurred near Launcen in Matanzas province with Bea o and Rabi’s forces. rebels suffered four killed and forty wounded. Vega Varela is reportedly prisoner at Mailo Havana. London reports US Ambassador Bayard held talks with Lord Salisbury regarding the Venezuela case draft due next week.
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Subcommittee Report Sparks House Debate On Cuba War Resolution
The U S House debated a foreign affairs report calling belligerent rights for Cuban insurgents and U S intervention to protect American interests. Rep Hitt urged swift action as others urged caution amid tense, vocal proceedings and looming votes.
Cuban Resolutions Pulled In House During Election Case
Washington February 27 The House resumed the Van Horn vs Tarsney contest after reading yesterday's journal An agreement set a 430 pm vote as debate paused The session saw brief applause as Mr Hitt and others introduced Cuba resolutions The minority recommendation to reopen the contest failed yeas 112 nays 164 with Democrats and Populists backing the minority and some Republicans including Arnold of Pennsylvania voting with them Van Horn won the seat in Kansas City precinct recount dispute
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Indiana
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Pennsylvania
Cuban resolutions spark House admission of voting
A Cuban resolutions debate disrupts adjournment as Hitt urges immediate votes on foreign affairs measures. Boutelle warns they could risk war with Spain without committee explanation. Reed suspends action and the House adjourns at 5:05 PM after objections and applause.
Manitoba Legislature Debates Federal Interference in Schools
Winnipeg presence notes a heated Manitoba legislature session on February 27 with Attorney General Sifton leading a motion against federal measures affecting provincial school affairs. Premier Greenway praised the vote of 31 to unknown, while Major Mulvey delivered a hardline speech about constitutional rights and potential rebellion. Roblin criticized Mulvey’s rhetoric as dangerous and warned of disorder.
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Body found in well on Bowden place sparks county hunt
In Calhoun Georgia February 27 an elderly woman reports her daughter vanished from Bowden place. A boy finds a flannel and a box in a well and the sheriff organizes a posse. The body identified as Monte Curtis is recovered and coroner’s inquest planned. Coroner Frank Smith and Bowden vanish after an altercation with armed Bowden. Deputy Sheriff Johnson notes the possible murder of the coroner.
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Justice in a Jiffy Murder Trial Across States
Petersburg scene reports Henry Dowden, a Black suspect, convicted of first degree murder for the killing of engineer M. M. Dodd. Dowden, who rode Dodd’s engine, was sentenced to be hanged on March 15 after a Saturday Weldon, and Halifax case trials. The trial moved from Portsmouth to Halifax as the case unfolded.
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Hounds On His Trail In Walker County Lynching Planned
Special dispatch from Tunnel Hill reports a brutal daylight assault on Mamile Jones near Rock Springs Walker County. A posse of over a hundred men pursues a tramp suspect, with plans to hang and mutilate if captured near Dalton. Dogs traced the man to a freight train at Tunnel Hill rail yard.
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Murderer of Three Convicted and Sanity Claimed
Arthur Schneider, convicted of murdering Hermann Schroeder, was sentenced to hang by Judge Ferguson. The case includes an alleged thwarted attack on a young woman, a jail cell assault that killed Deputy Sheriff Duggan, and the deaths of Duggan’s wife. A board of pardons review and a medical sanity examination are expected as part of appeals.
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Deadly Doctors Affray in St Louis Firefight
Dr Edward A Dill dentist at 810 North Broadway and his assistant J J Seaman quarreled this afternoon. Seaman shot Dill in the right breast, Dill returned fire wounding Seaman who died on the sidewalk at Broadway and Morgan. Dill is badly wounded and taken to his home.
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Dr Dill Wad
Fight for Currency Contraction Reignites Debate
A New York chamber of commerce special committee pressed for gold standard support during the presidential campaign. Resolutions urged vigorous advocacy for value stability and cross-party declarations favoring gold standard, with Secretary Carlisle reportedly avoiding attendance. The executive panel was told Carlisle hopes both parties confront the financial issue decisively.
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Receivership for the B and G President Cowen Predicted
Baltimore reports a possible receivership for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company with strong talk that president John K Cowen may be named receiver within 48 hours. New York statements deny forewarnings yet gossip persists amid Garrett interests split on action and reorganization benefits. A separate note from Knoxville: Free coinage advocates organize a club led by State Senator W Teidgerwood.
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Death of Judge Barton in Tennessee
Chattanooga February 2 Special Judge R. M. Barton Sr the oldest member of Tennessee bar admitted to practice in Is father of Judge R M Barton of the chancery court died at 1 o clock this Friday morning of general debility
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