Aviances and Cuba Mingled in Senate Free Speech Fiasco
Senator Cockrell spoke four hours for free coinage as the Cuban resolution stalled in an improvised executive session. The Cuban issue drifted as sentiment shifted with Olney opposing recognition and Cleveland vacillating, while the House unseated Robbins of Alabama amid accusations of fraud in Dallas County. Savannah public building funds were advanced and a major Supreme Court case delaying the freight train ruling kept Attorney General Terrell awaiting Monday arguments.
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Cockrell's Strong Speech for Free Coinage
Wade a speech on the side of free coinage in Washington March 18. Cockrell attacked Secretary Carlisle for surrendering the right to redeem notes in silver and gold, calling such bimetallism anti democratic and harmful to the poor. He framed gold as monarchist and aristocratic while war profits favored the rich.
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Gold standard debate and congressional actions described
A late 19th century Washington scene features debate over bimetallism and the gold standard with references to Secretary Carlisle, the Bank of England, and the Gold bullion influence. The report notes speeches by Cockrell and others, calls for return to pre-1873 conditions, and mentions Cuban resolutions. Congress proceeds to executive session and a quorum dispute with a sergeant-at-arms warrant and adjournment scheduled for Monday.
Gossip Concerning Cuba and Army Officers in 1890s
Washington notes indicate the president watches Cuba closely but no definite outcome is given. Rumors of an investigating commission lack corroboration. Several officers sought leave to go to sea or Bermuda posts. permissions were denied to avoid tensions with Havana and to prevent sensitive fortification information leaks.
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Powell's murderers confession in Hempstead lynching threats
John Wayne, a suspect in the Powell killing, confessed that he and Arthur Mayhew killed Powell. The report notes discussions of lynching threats in Hempstead New York on March 13 as the case unfolds.
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Colonel Colts Case Spurs Mass Resignations in Militia
Columbus March 13 Nearly all officers of the Fourteenth regiment state militia tendered resignations to Colonel A B Colt after the senate refused to pay Colonel Colts trial expenses from the state treasury Colt refused resignations and the senate reconsidered the vote planning further action next week Likely all militia officers will resign if the state does not cover expenses Additionally a Suffolk storage warehouse fire destroyed crates worth about 15000 and Robesonia furnace blast ends leaving 100 workers unemployed
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Indiana Docking Saga at Port Royal Draws Leaders
Port Royal hosts a naval event with Governors Evans and Atkinson and many dignitaries as the battleship Indiana nears docking. Visitors from Georgia and South Carolina tour the yard, hear speeches, and celebrate U S naval expansion amid favorable weather and mounting expectations for the docking voyage and bottom cleaning.
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Trials Report Indias Battleship Indiana Faces Gun Flaws
Special dispatch from Philadelphia notes sea trials show Indiana suffers gun loading and firing limitations. Four thirteen inch main guns tower weight and recoil cause instability, with eight eight inch guns and lighter armament creating unsafe angles. Officials anticipate shifting heavy weaponry for coast defense. Massachusetts faces similar issues before official tests off its coast.
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Missing Navy doctor Lamott reported by wife in Brooklyn
Brooklyn wife of Dr Trenry Lamott an assistant surgeon in the United States Navy asked police to search for him. Lamott, stationed at the navy yard, had been missing since last Monday after reportedly leaving with one month's pay. No further word has been heard.
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Smallpox in New Orleans Report Reviews Current Cases
In New Orleans on March 13 officials describe 100 cases in the pest house, most patients local or from camps. 80 percent from country points. The city reports 259 cases this year with 42 deaths, vaccination campaigns planned, and curbs on black excursions. Separately, Washington will admit English machinists for cotton machinery projects under contract, restricting work to specified sites.
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Venezuela and British Guiana Dispute Moves Toward Madrid and The Hague
The Venezuelan commission advances its case by seeking royal archives and new documents from Spain, Holland, and other nations. A blue book from Britain is awaited as officials plan trips to Madrid and The Hague to examine decrees, maps, and reports on the 18th and 19th centuries, with officials in Washington preparing for continued sessions.
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Britain's Yielding Mood in Venezuelan Case
Washington reports a settlement of the Venezuelan question has been registered and will be announced soon. The development marks a significant easing of the dispute as both sides approach final terms and a formal resolution is anticipated in the near future.
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President Sees Satisfactory Turn in Venezuela Dispute
The president praised Great Britain's magnanimity in the Venezuela controversy and suggested the matter might be settled outside the Venezuela commission by himself and Lord Salisbury. He stated Americans will view English statesmen as fairer, while Cuban policy remains unrelated and no Cuban atrocity commission is planned.
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Three More Ballots in Senate Fight at Frankfort
In Frankfort on March 13 only three more ballots can be taken for United States senator as leaders brace for a likely late struggle. Republicans back St John Bole while Blackburn forces push to block Boles, Dunlap’s fate uncertain. Governor Bradley says no extra session, with financial bills stalled in the Senate.
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Peace Negotiations In Abyssinia Dictated By Menelik
Rome reports Mayor Salaa entered Abyssinian camp to seek permission to bury Italian dead from Adowah and inquire about prisoners. He announced negotiations with King Menelik for peace terms for Abyssinian wounded. London notes Daily News to publish that St Petersburg and Moscow papers are raising funds for Abyssinian wounded and slain families with a Russian Red Cross drive.
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BR and O Reorganization Committee Formed in Baltimore
A Baltimore and Ohio reorganization committee was formed in Baltimore on March 13. Alexander Shaw serves as chairman, with C M Stewart, John Gil, John G Harvey, Edward Hambleton, James L McLane, and D Fahnestock as members. The group was convened at the request of Johns Hopkins University, local financial institutions, and major security holders to protect bonds and stock held by Maryland residents.
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Legion Ordered Out Over Walling and Tacksom
Louisville dispatch reports the Legion prepared to move by order to Covington at a moment’s notice to prevent mob violence against Pearl Bryan murder suspects. Jackson and Walling expected to be confined in Cincinnati, with Covington and Newport fraught with tension. In Washington the treasury gold reserve closed at 126,685.06 dollars, with withdrawals of 99,300 dollars.
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Cubans Fight On as Spanish Press Attacks Civilians
Havana reports 17000 fresh Spanish troops equipped and stationed around Havana and Artemisa as rebels under Gomez and Maceo wage campaigns. Skirmishes persist daily, cane burning and rail damage rise, while reports accuse Spanish forces of attacking civilians including women and children in Artemisa.
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