Cuban resolutions spark Senate debate over intervention
Washington March 12 special. The president moves from town for a ducking trip as Cuba debate intensifies in the senate. Senator Hill attacks the third clause declaring federal intervention to aid insurgents as mere threat, while Sherman argues for belligerent rights and humanitarian aims. The fight centers on whether the United States should prepare to intervene to protect citizens and interests in Cuba.
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Confiscation and Mock Elections in Cuba News
Reports from Havana describe signatures being extorted from merchants clubs and officials to protest Spanish rule. General Weyler’s confiscation decree threatens property of anyone aiding rebels, while April elections are mere formalities with pro-Spanish candidates and strict controls. A dramatic incident near Seiba del Agua shows unarmed civilians compelled to stand before troops as insurgents approached. Oliver OQ Agramonte seeks U.S. intervention. Madrid plans a monthly war fund of six million dollars to support Cuba operations.
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Fire destroys Crabb Inlay sugar refinery and warehouses
A major fire gutted the sugar refinery of Crabb Inlay & Co, a large American firm, destroying two warehouses and twelve small houses nearby. The total loss is estimated at 250000 dollars, with the refinery itself damaged by 100000 dollars.
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Spanish Military Attache Capt. de la Cassa Revealed in New York
The World reports Captain de la Cassa of the Spanish army has been in New York for three months. He avoided hotels and clubs, staying on One Hundred and Fourteenth Street, while visiting sites near the city. He allegedly gathered drawings and photographs of fortifications at Willet’s Point and Sandy Hook, with a room broken into for missing papers. He admits his role as military attaché and says visits were for ordnance, not harbor plans.
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Cuban war prep and university reopening in Madrid
In a Madrid cabinet council, Senor Canovas del Castillo stated optimism over the American senate's Cuban belligerency action while pledging continued wartime preparations. He noted plans to reopen universities closed due to anti American demonstrations and said readiness for any contingency remains the aim.
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Cuban and Spanish Forces Clash Across Matanzas Province
Havana reports multiple encounters between government troops and rebel bands led by Gomez and Maceo near Los Palos and Bagaz in Matanzas and near Managua. One insurgent captured. insurgents attacked with an earth torpedo wounding soldiers. Lince narrowly escaped blockage by chains on a river with Satellite aiding rescue. Captured rebels, 110 prisoners from Las Villas sent to Moro Castre. Weyler orders harsh custody for captured insurgents unless they renounce rebels with witness fidelity.
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MP Walford Green Defends Cuban Belligerency Recognition
London March 12 Walford Davis Green Conservative MP for Wednesbury writes in The Pall Mall Gazette arguing the United States should recognize the belligerent rights of Cuban insurgents without equating it to recognizing independence Spain would err to see such recognition as hostile. He says Britain will note the distinction between belligerency and independence and that the US stance aligns with people seeking freedom.
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Departure of the Commodore sails for Cuba
The steamer Commodore left Charleston harbor at 7:15 AM amid rumors of aboard passengers beyond the crew. Reported patriots may join to fight in Cuba while a furious storm eased by morning. Cargo of arms and ammunition is consigned to the master with clearance papers for Tampa.
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Ex Husband of Princess Troubetskol Not Remarrying
Richmond march 12 rumor had it yesterday Mr J Armstrong Chanier was to marry a cousin of his divorced wife the Princess Troubetskol A special to The Dispatch from Weldon NC says Mr Chanier was here today he says there is no truth in the rumor that he is to marry a cousin of Amelie Rives nor is he thinking of marriage at all.
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Millionaire killer Duestrow sentenced to death
Arthur Duestrow, the St. Louis millionaire who murdered his wife and three year old son, was today sentenced by Judge Hirzel to die on April 22. He smiled when the date was named, lit a cigarette, and was led away with Sheriff Terry to return to St. Louis for data keeping.
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Duestrow
Terry
Union Tailors Strike Shuts Chicago Garment Trade
Chicago March 12 All city union tailors will strike to support clothing cutters and trimmers battling employers. Estimated 7,300 tailors in Chicago may quit, risking impact on 25 000 to 40 000 workers across garment production as unions ratify strike action and some members resume work.
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Quorum clash as six policemen guard Frankfort session
Major events unfold in Frankfort as Governor Bradley and Mayor Julian seek peace while six policemen guard the lobby ahead of a joint session. Republicans press for a quorum absence, Democrats celebrate chair rulings, and plans surface to seat Dunlap tomorrow with potential votes reshaping who sits in the legislature.
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Tennessee Republicans Plan Dual State Conventions
Nashville March 12 special The Republican state executive committee met with full attendance and decided on two state conventions. The first meets April 22 to nominate candidates for the court of chancery appeals and elect delegates at large to St. Louis. The second, August 2, will nominate candidates for governor and electors at large, with every county guaranteed one at large delegate.
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Baratieri Confesses near-miss suicide after Abyssinian defeat
Rome reports General Baratieri, recently replaced in Africa, says a moment of madness after the loss to Abyssinians nearly drove him to kill himself. He recalls family shame and insists government pressure did not force the attack. He defends Italian commanders claim of a near victory turn due to panic among native battalions.
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Probable War Discussed in House of Commons Debate
In London on March 12 Hon. W S Broderick said no war office report confirmed English officers offering service to Spain and penalties would follow under the foreign enlistment act. George Curzon denied Venezuelan settlement, while ministerial circles urged an Anglo American commission to settle the dispute. Arthur Balfour questioned privateers and Paris 1856 declaration adherence in the absence of a treaty.
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St James Gazette Defends British Blue Book Critique
The St James Gazette dissects a Daily Chronicle attack on the Venezuelan blue book and admits some translations were careless. It notes a 1770 dispatch misrepresents Dutch holdings and calls for an explanation from the foreign office compilers. The Morning Post will denounce Chronicle partisanship and misstatements.
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Chronicle attacks blue book in final Venezuela article
London March 12 The Chronicle will publish the last of its series charging inaccuracies in the British case over the Venezuelan dispute It notes the blue book failure to prove Salisbury’s stance on arbitration and condemns distortions of evidence as unworthy of the subject
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Europe and Asia News Summary From The Eclair To Cambridge
Paris reports The Eclair claims France backs Spain as a sister nation amid US tensions and diplomacy. Cairo notes Egyptian troops may move up the Nile with Britain urged to show force, influenced by Dervish unrest and Adowah defeat. Cambridge senate asks how women may be admitted to degrees as the city contemplates female graduates. Pekin signs a loan contract with Anglo German syndicate for ten million pounds at 5 percent to be issued at 4.
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Rio de Janeiro Safe After Sixteen Days at Sea
Georgian couple Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Lyndon of Athens were aboard the Pacific mail steamer Rio de Janeiro, which battled heavy gales for sixteen days and reached Honolulu with limited coal. The ship later departed for Yokohama, carrying hopeful passengers and news that all aboard were safe.
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Confessed Dishonesty Shocks Cleveland Firm
W F Huntington junior member of Chulus, Grom & Co. admits for over twenty years he stole from the wholesale firm. Shortage reported at over 40 000, with audits showing more than 100 000. Chattel mortgages filed on entire stock, lawyers take control as they await possible arrest. Also notes passage of Cox anti gold contract bill and upcoming American Bankers’ Association meeting in St Louis.
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