Democratic caucus fixes party policy on Cuba finance and bankruptcy
In Washington a Democratic caucus adopted resolutions opposing the retirement of greenbacks and treasury notes, resisting broader bank privileges, and favoring early recognition of Cuban belligerency. A bankruptcy law was approved by a large majority after initial opposition. Committees were formed to oversee the 1898 congressional campaign.
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Washinerox
House of Representatives
Richardson
Tennessee
Cummings
New York
Cowherd
Missouri
Bailey
Treasury
Senate
Cuba
Spain
Mr. Bailey
DeArmond
Messrs
District of Columbia
Whittlesey a Defaulter in Custom House Case
Developments in the Whittlesey case show a heavier defaulter than thought. Receipts not checked since June, with subrevblization suspected. Whittlesey allegedly misappropriated Maurer’s $3168 check. he fled south and may be in Kansas City or Mexico.
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Brures
R. N. Whittlesey
W. A. Maurer
Whittlesey
Maurer
Kansas City
Mexico
Rev Gibson’s life in danger at Emanuel Baptist
San Francisco December 15 police guard Rev George J Gibson once linked to Durrant case after killers struck at Emanuel Baptist church. Public warnings issued, Gibson protected day and night amid suspicions he faced danger as Dur rant’s former pastor.
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Durrant
Polica
San Francisco
Emanuel Baptist Church
George J. Gibson
Gentleman
Dr. Gibson
Indian office reports progress and cotton growers plan
Commissioner Jones notes progress among civilized tribes except Osages. Atlanta cotton growers convention urges reducing cotton acreage and increasing food production. An omnibus bill to pay Civil War stores totaling 1 959 053 is favorably reported. Sydney assembly extends Chinese restriction act to other colored people and limits immigration by education. E P Ash from Dawson warns of Dawson’s likely hardship by mid March without relief.
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Commissioner Jones
Indian Office
Cotton Growers’ Convention
Atlanta
Sydney
Australia
E. P. Ash
Portland
Dawson
National board of trade debates postal banks and irrigation
The national board of trade discussed postal savings banks and federal supervision of irrigation waterway projects. It endorsed the gold standard, promoted larger national bank capitals, and favored locating a Washington headquarters. Also approved Nicaragua canal support and called for a monetary conference in Indianapolis January 25.
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Hanka
Conalder
Washiveton
National Board of Trade
Chicago Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Andrews
United States
Washington
Nicaragua Canal
Hayti Accepts Arbitration Over Campbell Claim
Haytians inform the U S state department of willingness to arbitrate the $100,000 Campbell claim filed by American Bernard Campbell. He alleges assault by Haitian soldiers after refusing to serve on a Haytian warship in 1889 aboard the Clyde, leading to his injury and return to New York.
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Wasnietos
State Department
Bernard Campbell
Senate
Kyle
South Dakota
New York
West Indies
Cape Huytian
Clyde
Insane Need Move Dare, Des Morsts, Dec. 16
Cherokee hospital commission reports 381000 classed as foundation contracts. unfinished work to complete by Dec 1, 1898. Calls attention to 1500 insane in state poorhouses and overcrowded other hospitals. urges winter legislature to appropriate funds for immediate completion. Blizzard In South Dakota, Dec. 16
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Des Morsts
Cherokee
South Dakota
Sr. Paul
Minneapolis
Watertown
St. Cloud
Minn
St. Paul
Tvo
Huron
Bismarck
Winnipeg
Helena
Quappelle
Loss of the Cleveland wreck reported off Vancouver Island
The merchant exchange received a Nanaimo telegram stating the iron steamer Cleveland has wrecked on the coast of Vancouver Island near Cape Beale. With a crew of 80 and about 12 passengers, the ship left for Beattle ten days ago amid fierce gales. Reports say machinery failed and the vessel was driven off course, with 22 crewmen listed as missing. The purser has arrived at Nanaimo and confirms several missing, including six crew lost.
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Charlies Nelson
Cape Beale
Vancouver Island
C. I. Hall
D. B. Darfen
L. F. B. Henderson
H. Melvin
Durrant Ordered to Die on Jan 7 in San Francisco
Theodore Durrant was sentenced to death for the fourth time in San Francisco. Superior Judge Bakers set January 7 for execution. Defense lawyers will press for another Supreme Court appeal, possibly sending a Washington attorney to pursue federal and state law questions. Mrs. Durrant visited her son as they faced the end.
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San Francisco
Theodore Durrant
Bakers
Supreme Court of the United States
Washington
Objectionable Paxson protest dominates AFL meeting
The American Federation of Labor session in Nasevirga, Tenn. hears protests against E M Paxson for potential interstate commerce post and Paxson’s past actions against labor. Delegates adopt resolutions to protest his appointment and plan telegraphic action to leaders.
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Tenn
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Kansas City
Cauda
Lavor Trades
Canada
E. M. Paxson
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
New Jersey Federation of Trades
Board of Arbitration
Edward Harford
Railway Employes’ Union
England
J. H. Wilson
M. Henri Cardozo
United States
Federation
M. Cardozo
Textile Workers
Atlanta
Paxson
Executive Council
H. M. Paxson
Supreme Cunt
State of
Pennsylvania
Teelegraph
Philadelphia and Reading
Supreme Court
Committee On
P. J. McGuire
Advice on motherhood and female health care
A promotional overview urges mothers to guide girls into womanhood with frankness and proper medical care. It promotes Dr. R V Pierce and his Favorite Prescription for feminine ailments, touting it as a humane, effective cure and offering a book and free paper edition from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association in Buffalo.\
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R. V. Pierce
Invalid’s Hotel and Surgical Lawstatute
Buffalo
N.Y
Pierce
Common Sense
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Grain-O rises as coffee substitute for all ages
Try Grain-O at your grocer today the new food that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink it without injury as well as adults. All who try it like it. Grain-O has a rich aroma similar to Mocha or Java but is made from pure grains. Sold by all grocers at 15 to 25 cents per package.
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Java
Ely's Cream Balm Promise Big Trial Offer
Thousands try Ely's Cream Balm to prove its merit as a cure for catarrh and nasal cold. A 9 unit trial is offered for 100 cents, or 10 cents by mail to Ely Brothers in New York. Oscar Ostrum testifies to its help, noting no cocaine or mercury and a 60 cent price.
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Ely
ELY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Oscar Ostrum
Warren Ave
Chicago
Ill
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