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The
Telegraph
Cass County
Venezuela Policy Message Signals New US Foreign Stance
The message from President Cleveland to Congress outlines a definite foreign policy on Venezuela, favoring a peaceful solution when possible but pledging to uphold the Monroe Doctrine at all hazards, even war if required. It is praised for clarity and businesslike tones, with cautious criticism of a provision permitting Britain talks, and signals a more active, principled US role in foreign relations.
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Cleveland
Congress
Veneuzela
Great Britain
Vencazela
United States
America
England
Veneurzela
Alaska
Oregon
Washington
Tolgho
Whitman
Bayard
Olney
Europe
Far East
Clapp's Weekly Market Letter on Congress and policy
The letter discusses present finances and politics, noting free trade and foreign policy advocates lack leadership. It says a traditional finance officials group may be called to restore confidence in American business. It predicts the Fifty Fourth Congress will assign responsibility for debt and treasury deficits to the appropriate authorities.
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Clapp
Treasury
Policy shift amid Venezuela crisis warned by Inter Ocean
The Inter Ocean quotes a firm presidential message arguing war avoidance may fail if a rival nation refuses restraint. The piece urges Congress to empower the United States to resist wrong yet criticizes free trade as hindering readiness. It calls for American shipbuilding arms clothing and manpower to be produced domestically before war.
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Venezuela
Cleveland
United States
Congress
Britain
Inter Ocean
Warned notes on a possible war with Britain and U S
The piece argues England should not rush into war with the United States. It contends Britain has vast exposed territory that might seek freedom and warns the first gun could topple the British Empire. It stresses the U S could survive on its own resources and urges steadfast defense of American interests.
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England
United States
Secretary Carlisle Prophesies and Shortfall Forecasts
A year ago Secretary Carlisle predicted a 29 million surplus for the treasury but now reports a 43 million deficit base on deferring obligations. He forecasts a 7 million surplus by June 1897, yet warns a deficit could reach 175 million if wrong. The piece criticizes failing government prognostications.
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Carlisle
Treasury
Iowa Delegation Heads Washington on Key Posts
Iowa’s men secure committee placements in Washington with Hull chairing military affairs, Lacy public lands, Perkins territories, Hepburn interstate and foreign commerce, Allison chairing appropriations and serving on finance. Gear and others receive recognition as several committeeships await final decisions. The Iowa delegation stands strong in the Senate and House.
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Iowa
Washington
Hull
Lacy
Perkins
Territories
Hepburn
Gear
Allison
Appropriations
Finance
Senate
Congressman Grow Defends Greenback in House Cheer
In a recent House session Congressman Grow of Pennsylvania supported keeping the greenback, drawing cheers from both Democrats and Republicans. The stance shows broad opposition to the President and Secretary Carlisle’s retirement recommendation within their own party.
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Congressman Grow
Pennsylvania
House of Representatives
Carlisle
Presidential hopefuls seek St Louis rooms for HQs
Aspirants for the presidential nomination hustle agents to St Louis to lease rooms for their headquarters hoping to avoid being left without a place to greet supporters and manage their campaigns.
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St. Louis
Iris Ponders Cleveland Shotgun Shells in Washington Return
Iris believes Cleveland will bring shells from his shotgun upon returning to Washington so England may avoid immediate dodging. He will likely start with paper wads first.
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Iris
Cleveland
Washington
England
Chauncry Drorw Advocates Equal Access Rights
Chauncey Drorw voices the view that a woman should have the same freedom to travel as a man. If a woman cannot go where a man goes, he has no business being there. The remark reflects his belief in equal public access and reasonable social progress.
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Chauncry Drorw
Chauncey
England and America on imperial aims and a congressional bid
The piece argues long standing Anglo American conflict over Veneuzela Alaska and Oregon. It cites past disputes, warns of a potential clash and Monroe doctrine unity, and profiles Major H G Curtis as a strong Republican candidate for Iowa ninth district congress. It notes other contenders Hager and McPherson and pledges a high standard, avoiding bitterness.
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Tun
Atlantic Telegraph
H. G. Curtis
Iowa
The
Register
Major Curtis
Hager
Curtis
McPherson
Moral duties vs international law in protecting small nations
A commentator argues foreign press overlook moral rights above law and the obligation to defend small nations. He claims Europe acts to squeeze smaller states for its own interests, while the United States risks no material gain and faces accusations of selfishness for not intervening in Venezuela.
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Europe
United States
Venezuela
Atlantic merchants offer unmatched stock and fair prices
Atlantic traders showcased a superb Saturday market with ample stocks and fair prices. The piece urges readers to visit Atlantic for consistent selection beyond holiday seasons and notes the Telegram’s columns reveal the best bargains.
Hampton railroad commissioner Carrain Luks dies at home
Carrain J. W. Luks of Hampton, chairman of Iowa railroad commissioners, died at his home about midnight Friday after a recent illness. He fell seriously ill only hours before death, with brain involvement. He leaves a wife and nine children.
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Carrain J. W. Luks
Hampton
Board of Railroad Commissioners of
Iowa
United States Seen as Essential Ally by Latin American Nations
South and Central American countries acknowledge the United States as a dependable partner in emergencies and view it as in their interest and safety to maintain this government as an ally.
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United States
Bayard May Visit Our Country Soon
The statement suggests Bayard might plan a visit to the country in the near future and notes it would be a relief to the administration if he follows through. The remark frames the potential trip as advantageous for official interests.
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Bayard
The Boundary Dispute Over Venezuela and Orinoco
A historical outline traces Venezuela's boundary clash from 1691 to 1895. It details the Esequibo river line, the Schomburgh line, and proposals by Lords Aberdeen and Roseberry, noting repeated rejections and Britain’s 1880 advance toward Salisbury’s claim to access gold mines, challenging the Monroe Doctrine.
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Venezuela
Esequibo
Schomburgh
Orinoco
Lord Aberdeen
Lord Roseberry
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Statesman Versus Duck Hunter in Political Tone
The piece contrasts a patriotic message issued by Cleveland and Olney with the Democrats if from Harrison and Blaine. It argues that the former earns praise while the latter would draw censure, highlighting expectations of leaders versus mere hunters.
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Cleveland
Olney
Harrison
Blaine
Wool Growers Back Duty on Wool Imports in Texas Meeting
At a Texas Wool Growers Association gathering held last month during their annual session, members adopted a resolution urging senators and representatives in Congress to restore wool to the dutiable list with an import duty deemed necessary to allow farmers to grow wool profitably, a strong protective stance for a Democratic state directed at Democratic reps in Congress.
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Texas Wool Growers Association
Congress
United States
Senate Deliberate on Venezzela Resolution in Monroe Doctrine Context
The senate plans thorough consideration of the Venezzela resolution, showing steady commitment to the Monroe doctrine. They emphasize careful deliberation over haste, aiming to avoid mistakes while remaining resolute.
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Senate
Venezzela
House
Council Bluffs Gains Notable City Status Through Paper
The Nonpariel notes Council Bluffs is now widely recognized as a city of importance, contrasting its former town status opposite Omaha on the Missouri river. A quality newspaper serves the growing city, and the paper improves with the town’s expansion, signaling civic progress.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
Missouri River
Kentucky Republicans Face Empty Treasury Challenge This Year
The speaker notes that Kentucky Republicans share the national pattern of starting with an empty treasury when taking power, but their task will be easier than the Republicans' upcoming burdens in Washington in 1807.
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Kentucky
Washington
War talk hints at questions to be settled with England
The article suggests war with the United States and England is unlikely soon. It asserts that some important questions will be thoroughly discussed and settled, and that England will be convinced there are matters Americans will stand by even if it means fighting.
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United States
England
Aspirants demand word from Drake on poultry yard postings
At this time no aspirants for appointments have spoken up about their chances of admission. Some would like Gen. Drake to address them and indicate their prospects for entry into the poultry yard in the near future.
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Gen. Drake
Poultry Yard
President Cleveland urges Congress with new financial plea
President Cleveland calls on Congress in a fresh message to aid him in his fiscal difficulties. He recognizes that more than party policy is required to sustain and govern the nation effectively.
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Cleveland
Congress
Surplus funds referenced in partisan remark
A tersely worded line notes that a surplus Democrats once criticized could prove useful now. The speaker hints at available surplus resources and implies current needs would be aided by such funds.
Our Fleet in the Gulf Omits Venezuelan Ports
The movement of Admiral Bunce's squadron shifts from a Venezuelan port call. Secretary Herbert ordered the omission of La Guayra to avoid provoking anti English demonstrations amid the Guiana boundary dispute. The fleet will cruise St Thomas Santa Cruz St Kitts Guadaloupe Martinique St Lucia Barbadoes and Trinidad with Gulf drill near Venezuela.
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Admiral Bunce
la Guayra
Herbert
Guiana
Venezuela
St. Thomas
Santa Cruz
St. Kitts
Guadaloupe
Martinique
St Lucia
Barbadoes
Trinidad
Gulf of Paria
Gulf Waters
New York Sun
Temperance Rules Rise In Industry And Railroads
Large employers including railroads and factories enforce strict sobriety policies. They give preference to workers who abstain from intoxicants, making it harder for those who drink to obtain responsible positions. Sobriety, though hard, becomes a key measure of advancement or relegation.
Interstate Teachers Meeting Dr Breeden speaks at Shelby event
Friday and Saturday a large gathering of teachers from Shelby Audubon Pottawattamie Adair and Cass counties met at the U P church to discuss educational needs. Dr Breeden of Des Moines urged schools stay out of political and religious control. The session opened with songs and papers on reviving spelling and teacher qualification standards.
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Shelby, Audubon
Pottawattamie
Adair
Cass
Victoria
Cass County
Breeden
Des Moines
U. P
W. C. Moyer
Miss Meek
H. G. Lamson
Della Marsh
F. B. Hocker
A. D. Allen
H. Heaton
Hopper
Rugg
Hike
Roe
Murphy
Gertrude Barnard
Primary teaching standards debated at Cass county meeting
The Cass county teachers association discussed qualifications for primary teachers, voting against relaxing requirements. Afternoon sessions featured papers by Miss Wise and Mrs McNichols on recitations, teacher aims, and classroom conduct. Resolutions thanked Atlantic hosts, commended County Superintendent Moyer, and urged longer postings for rural teachers and inter county cooperation.
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FB. Hocker
HH. B. Newcomb
W. C. Moyer
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