Sudden Rise in Wheat and Railroads Earnings Boost Markets
New York December 11 R G Dan & Co weekly trade review says opening of congress and annual reports do not deter business. Markets stronger, demand up for key products, and higher railways earnings for November at 47,085,801, 16.8% above last year. Wheat jumps to 1.09 amid contracts to ship to Europe, while foreign demand remains robust. Western receipts and Atlantic exports rise, and iron and steel demand grows for railways, bridges, and export contracts. Foreign rails contracts under consideration, and steel prices rally with activity expected after year end.
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American Steel and Wire Company
Bessemer
Gray
Pittsburg
Connellsville
Canada
Insurgent Attack Planned on Havana Sparks Battle Fears
A Havana dispatch says a major battle is looming as insurgents prepare a formidable assault on Havana led by Rodríguez with 1,000 loyal troops and a Hotchkiss cannon. Spanish defenders under Patridos move from New York toward Pinar del Rio, while reporting claims of deserters and brutal executions.
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Telegraphic Briefs From Across The Nation
Mississippi river reaches the low water mark of 1864 at St Louis. Miners strike at Streator Illinois ends with A L Sweet paying the demanded price. Architect Charles Mettam who died in Bayonne New Jersey first proposed elevated city railways. Sheriff Hymer of Liberty Missouri invites 140 to witness Will Cur's execution for killing his daughter. William J Bryan visits Monterey Mexico receiving municipal state and federal honors. Illinois Supreme Court issues writ of supersedes on Spalding embezzlement case. Senator Fair's son found after six weeks with band of peddlers will lose his leg. Dwyer bills 2 percent tax on nonrailroad corporate railroad car fleets modeled after Missouri law to raise at least 100000 a year.
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Tils
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Liberty
Will Cur
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Supreme Court of Illinois
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PASS THE PENSION BILL In-Depth House Action and Debate
The house passed the pension appropriation bill without amendment and adjourned until Monday. Democrats’ proposed corrections to abuses were rejected as new legislation. The vote totals show 9141, 263,880. Debate spanned pension policy civil service reform and treasury expenditures under the Dingley law.
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Treasury
Dingley
Ding
Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Democrats to Hold a Caucus on Cuba and Hawai i
Washington Dec 11. Chairman Richardson calls a Democratic House caucus for Dec 14 at 7 30 PM in the House hall to discuss Cuba Hawaii finance and bankruptcy. Leaders indicate strong support for recognizing Cuban belligerency, opposition to the bankruptcy bill, and unanimous opposition to Hawaiian annexation.
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Kansas Pacific sale postponed sought by attorney general
Wasahixeron December 11 Attorney General McKenna moves to delay the Kansas Pacific sale after receiving a senate resolution He telegraphed its substance to Special Counsel ex Governor Hoadley at New York asking for a motion to stay about 60 days to February 15 He expects the court to grant the postponement and notes outside bidders showing interest in the road
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Bill to punish voters bribe and intimidation
A Nebraska representative introduced a bill to punish bribery coercion or intimidation of voters in federal elections. It sets penalties up to one year in prison and a $1,000 fine for bribery or attempting to influence electors, plus similar penalties for authorities pressuring others to vote contrary to their wishes. Eckels to speak in St Louis and a hearing on the antiscalping bill set for Friday December 17 at 7 p.m.
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Neb
House
United States
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Pears For a Vessel's Safety
Seattle December 11 reports the schooner Augusta from Copper River Alaska ten days overdue raising anxiety for her safety.
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Poll of the lawmakers on greenbacks and Cuba
A Washington dispatch reports a congress poll on vital issues for the current session. Republicans shown opposing greenback retirement include Belknap and Dolliver, while Democrats Brenner and Kitchen favor it. The survey also covers Hawaii annexation, arbitration with Great Britain, and Cuba policy with mixed party support. American University reports growing endowment and plans, including historic furniture for its new history building.
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Demise of Captain Taylor in Colorado Springs
Captain George T. Walker former inspector of steamboats and barges for the port of Philadelphia died in Colorado Springs today of heart failure at age 85. He came west in June 1895 for pulmonary troubles and previously operated a large steamboat and barge business in Philadelphia. The remains will be taken east.
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Tax on Cars Upheld by Colorado Supreme Court
The state supreme court upholds the tax on cars of the American Refrigerator Transit Co in use in Colorado. It holds Pullman Palace Car Co and fruit and meat transport firms liable to tax in the state. The decision may go to the United States Supreme Court.
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Kneebs Reinstated by Clemency Board of Appeals
Dec 9 Curacao The American Trotting Association appeals board granted clemency and reinstated BR T Kneebs who had been imprisoned in Germany in 1895 for starting a "ginger" act following an executive session. Dec 9 Quantoy Mrs McKinley near end as children watch by bedside all day.
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Delilah Fales Confesses to Murder Plot in Kern Killing
Delilah Fales admits killing Jerome Kern in a wooded area last August after a long feud with Kern and her lover, Jerome Kern's son. She describes premeditation, says she shot Kern as he knelt, and explains collusion with the elder Kern to frame John Lewis. William Kern corroborates her account.
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Oversight in Federal Law on Assaults by Indians
Lizzie Denomio a Lac La Flambeau half breed faced federal court in Madison for assault with intent to kill two Indians at a dance on August 22. Judge Dunn dismissed for want of jurisdiction after 115 days in jail, highlighting a 1895 Congress law and gaps in applicable statutes and court authority.
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Much Married Man’s Desertion Plagues Mapisoy Ind
Charles Drinkwater, once married to Miss Kate Oberley of Mapisoy, is accused of desertion and has now allegedly six wives in various cities. A letter from Mrs. K Drinkwater of Omaha claims she is wife No 2 and seeks pursuit. He is expected back and may be arrested.
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Kate Oberley
K Drinkwater
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Drinkwater
Reaper of Consumption Promises Cure in Discovery
A medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery as the cure for pulmonary consumption and related debilities. It claims the remedy strengthens digestion and blood formation, revitalizes circulation, and cures many advanced cases, touting a free paper edition and a cloth edition for purchase.
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