Debates Over Cuban Crisis and Election Fraud in Senate and House
Washington reports show Senator Sherman and Hill sparring over Cuban resolutions with wide galleries, while House debates contested elections and ballot fraud led by Moody and Linn, highlighting Aldrich Robbins fights and calls to defend honest ballots amid growing partisan tension. The day also includes a maritime canal bill, Alaska delegate debate, and Cleveland harbor repairs.
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Condition of winter wheat reports fair overall
The Daily Trade Bulletin notes the winter wheat crop is generally in fair condition with some damage in Southern Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia West Virginia Southern Ohio Southern Indiana Eastern Illinois and sections of Kentucky Tennessee and Wisconsin due to fall drought and erratic winter weather. Other regions including New York Northern Ohio Northern Indiana Central and Southwestern Illinois Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Texas and California report very good to much improved yields.
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Dreibund Solid Amid German Political Talks
Berlin dispatch notes Count Coluchowski's frequent talks with Chancellor Von Hohenlohe and Baron Marschal have yielded unanimity on political questions. Vossische Zeitung says the dreibund remains as solid as ever. Special rates are set for national conventions with round trips at one fare. Ex Governor Fifer declines GOP committee seat in Illinois. Campbell elected Republican national committeeman from Illinois. Ross liquor tax bill passes New York Assembly 84 to 59.
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Snowy Nebraska Weather Boosts Crop Prospects Across State
Heavy snow brings two inches of moisture to central Nebraska and up to one inch statewide, aiding winter wheat and rye while spring sowing continues. Farmers report improved conditions, expect favorable weather for budding crops, and anticipate a strong agricultural year ahead.
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Editors Sued for Libel Over Pierce Wallace Case
Des Moines March 16. Henry Wallace sues James M. Pierce and A G Lucas editors of The Homestead and Fred and Frank Perry of The Saturday Record for $20,000 in a libel suit arising from a February 22 article alleging dishonesty in a business deal. Wallace seeks damages in the district court.
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Enoch Arden tale ends as a Missouri man returns home
A Sedalia Missouri man George H Hatfield presumed dead after a 15 year old train accident reappears from California to find his wife had remarried. He observes her happiness across the street then quietly leaves with his brother for Syracuse Missouri. In Denver a stockholders suit accuses Portland Gold Mining company leaders of misappropriating 704000 treasury shares and $176000 in dividends.
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Kansas Delegates Rally for Sound Money at St Louis
Kansas delegates to the national Republican convention at St Louis express divergent views on free coinage of silver with six opposing it three supporting it and one ex mayor Nat Barnes of Kansas City Kan saying he will stand on any money platform adopted. Nana Medill wins right to portion of late father James Medill estate challenging trust limits in Leavenworth. Dean Mott Williams accepts Marquette bishopric amid ongoing charges. Minnesota Attorney General wins first round to enforce express companies under state railroad law.
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Boyle Men Confident in Race for U S Senate
A Frankfort dispatch reports St John Boyle likely to win the U S Senate seat before Kentucky's legislature adjourns. Senators Sherman Hoar and Speaker Reed wired support since Weissinger’s death, claiming 69 members form a quorum. Affidavits describe threats as joint assembly votes loom. Mayor Jubilee sought to clear halls but Boyle declined. Republicans insist they hold votes to secure Boyle’s election amid unseating threats and public tension.
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Republic ans break a quorum Kentucky to have one senator
A Kentucky joint assembly action leaves the state with a single U S senator from March 7 1897 until at least January 1898. Republicans used quorum breaking to force the result, with Lt Gov Worthington ruling 70 members needed to elect. no election possible while party lines stand. Other items include a Denver double tragedy and various local notices.
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