War Debate in House Ends in Near War Vote
The House adopted a resolution urging immediate presidential intervention in Cuba and authorizing use of army and navy to secure a stable, independent Cuban government. The vote was 822 to 19 amid partisan furor, with clashes and a tense gallery crowd as debate highlighted the march toward possible war with Spain.
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Multiple Local Notices Across Regions Hit by Unrest and Fires
Sheriff removal petition filed in Cedar Rapids follows escape of prisoner James McDonough while transporting to penitentiary. In Philadelphia a fatal fire at 90% South Thirteenth Street killed two children and badly burned a third. Naval Reserves depart New York for League Island navy yard to guard the Nahant. Wheat and barley rise on San Francisco Produce Exchange. A murder inquiry near Fargo, Missouri finds Ole Jones killed by blunt instrument. two suspects arrested. Drummond Tobacco reportedly sold to American Tobacco. Milton and Schona survive Chilkoot Pass avalanche. Milton and Schona from St Paul. Sir Louis Davies to visit Washington to discuss sealing regulations and Uganda-US disputes. An anti-saloon league forms in Bac Cray to oppose local option. Switzerland bans American fruit imports over San Jose scale. Former President Benjamin Harrison returns to Indianapolis after legal work in New York.
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Two Great Speeches on Cuba War Debate in Senate
The Senate scene on April 14 featured Davis presenting Cuban resolutions urging independence for Cuba and U S intervention. Foraker urged direct recognition of Cuban independence while Lodge pressed to wipe out the Havana harbor atrocity stigma.
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Triple murder near Monroe ends in suicide in 1910
Vaclav Haas killed his wife Terezie and two daughters in their farm near Monroe Nebraska on April 14 then took his own life by cutting his throat. The couple, Bohemian immigrants aged about 38 and 28, had been married 11 years and faced troubled domestic relations amid jealousy. Two young sons survived. The coroner is to hold an inquest. Also noted, the battleship Oregon was due to arrive in Valparaiso, Chile, but had not appeared, suggesting it likely sailed far south by now.
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Wrestling and Irish Championship Features Across Europe
Youssef the Turk and Tom Jenking of Cleveland were set to wrestle Graeco Roman and catch as catch can in a best two of three for £000 at Cleveland on May 4. In Cliftonville Ireland Mullen and George B Tineler ran four miles for Ireland's championship, Mullen winning by six yards in 21 minutes 10. Yearly chaos meeting at Drake University saw students tender services to the government if war breaks out as resolutions passed.
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War tax plan proposed to fund possible Spanish war
In Washington on April 18 the House Ways and Means Committee outlined a revenue plan to support a potential war with Spain. It would raise over 100 million annually via beer tax, bank tax modeled on the 184?, and duties on coffee and tea, tobacco increases, plus 500 million in bonds. Treasury certificates and running expense certificates would back emergencies, with operation only if war occurs. News from Washington notes Congress’ impending decisions and White House activity as lawmakers discuss war prospects and Cuban reforms with Spain. Also, baseball disputes in Baltimore: Candled players Kelley Jennings Keeler reported back. Corbett seeks higher pay.
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Colorado Man Missing After Disappearance Near Ireland
Colorado miner J J Quinn, visiting relatives in Cxrence, vanished Friday after indicating a visit to friends. He carried about $3000 and is feared lost or a victim of foul play. The item notes other brief notices including an Odd Fellows celebration plans in Indiana and various local postings.
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