Legislature Efforts Slip Amid Fusion Talks
In a fragmented report, lawmakers grapple with fusion proposals and political maneuvering. The session focuses on coalition dynamics, party alignment, and potential policy impacts as debates continue.
25 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Location
Bismarck, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
1
In a fragmented report, lawmakers grapple with fusion proposals and political maneuvering. The session focuses on coalition dynamics, party alignment, and potential policy impacts as debates continue.
London dispatch reports Minueta denying that the United States offered Spain equal commercial privileges in the Philippines. Washington allegedly sought to negotiate only after a peacetime treaty, with a demand for Young Island in the Caroline group as a coal and cable station. An official Manila telegram notes 4,000 Americans have landed in the Philippines. A separate item mentions Mme Dreyfus receiving a letter from her husband in his own handwriting and news of a colonel's trial decree for forgery and secret document dissemination. George Monaman, a contractor in Greensburg, Indiana, was shot and killed by Robert McCoy during a political quarrel near Newzain's home.
Nov. 25. The battle s Oregon and Jews have resumed. Tong cruise to Honolulu under Captain Barker. Expedition notes indicate return from Ric' Sédaneiro to Montevideo for coal. After leaving that port, the fleet aims for Santa Arenas near the Magellan Strait, marking about half the voyage completed unless recalled to Manila.
News from Mavrin November 2 states General Rios, governor of the Visayas, was killed by Tagalos at Noilo, with uncertainty whether death came in battle or by execution. Madrid dispatches hint continued Spanish resistance at Toilo and possible fall of Rios to insurgent forces, while Agoncillo plans to visit Washington to learn U.S. intentions.
Paris reports no session held as Spanish peace commissioners seek Madrid instructions. Next meeting date unset, seen as hopeful for a signed treaty. American commissioners expect Spain to respond to the Philippines offer. Benor Montero Rios’s uncertain stance noted while plans to replace him with Leon y Castillo emerge. In Chicago, Mrs Pullman to receive 9000 monthly from estate share per probate court.
Minor items note the apostolic delegate to Porto Rico and Cuba arriving in New York. Reported reach of hold fever in Ponce and Puerto Rico prompts renewed sanitation efforts at San Juan. A Huntsville man, W. W. Estill, purchases a Kentucky edition home gift for Major General Pennewier on the seventh.
The War Department issued the first general orders for occupying Central and Western Cuba by US troops. The First Brigade, Third Division, will move with full field equipment and station one infantry regiment each at Pinar del Rio Muriel and Guanajay, embarking from Savannah. Regiments must not reach Baran nah more than 24 hours before sailing.
Beaux, Nov. 25. A dispatch from Elbing says an attempt was made on the czar as his train returned from Copenhagen. A switchman found a barricaded bridge and, by extraordinary effort, cleared the obstruction allowing the imperial train to pass. He is in a hospital, and an investigation is continuing.
The presidential commission for Hawaii met in Senator Cullom's room at the Capitol to discuss the report to Congress. It plans a regular territorial government with a governor a congressional delegate and a legislature, marking an enabling act style approach for admission as a territory rather than a state.
Street clashes among Seoul political parties leave 28 dead with fears of more bloodshed. Japan urged to send troops to restore order. Martial law in Pane Paxa, Illinois moves into effect, as local guard units are praised for maintaining calm. A Canadian rate war between Gray Trunk and Canadian Pacific is officially declared ended in Montreal.
Havana reports growing military activity as wharves are built and railway links created. United States troops may arrive Friday and archives are packed at the customs house. Marshal Blanco’s resignation as captain general of Cuba is accepted by Madrid and Washington notes no shock at the move. General Butler returns to the United States with plans to rejoin the Cuban mission.
From Camp Wikoff New York in November 95 a nurse Johanna von Wagner from Yonkers testified before a war inquiry board about hospital staff shortages and faulty care. She criticized ambulances doctors and procurement and noted improper operations and a dangerous prescription. She highlighted medical indifference and urged reform. In Paxdo North Dakota Judge Pollock ruled against a church restraining order in a livery stable case near the church building.
New York November 25 The Moult fight between James J Corbett and Thomas Sharkey prompts Harry Beecher New York Journal editor to warn of a planned foul in the ninth round The Journal condemns the event as a swindle and urges refunds and broad public exposure Tommy Ryan defeats Johnny Gorman by referee decision at Monarch Athletic Club in Syracuse in eight rounds with Gorman's corner stopping the bout
A devastating blaze at the Baldwin Hotel in San Francisco starting shortly after 3 a m caused total destruction of the 80 year old landmark with an estimated loss near 1.1 million dollars. Two deaths reported Captain J L White of San Francisco and Lewis Myers of Skagway Alaska, with extensive property damage to nearby stores, cafes, and the Secret Service paraphernalia.
Dunura reports the steamers Tampa and Arthur Orr wrecked on the north shore of Lake Superior. Combined cargo value around 450,000 with no loss of life. Tampa total loss insured for 100,000. Arthur Orr valued at 150,000. Wrecking expedition sails from Duluth to attempt salvage while crews are safe at Beaver Bay.
Terrific explosion at Latmott powder mill 80 miles south of Quincy Mo on November 25 kills six men and wounds several. The packing house blast was heard and felt 25 miles away, with windows shattered in New Canton as inhabitants suspected an earthquake. All workers in the packing houses were blown to atoms. exact cause may never be known.
A northbound freight on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway blew up its locomotive boiler on a viaduct one mile north of Jones Station. It hurled the engine into the air, wrecked 23 cars and 60 yards of track, killing one tr inman and injuring three.
National speech in the Burke impeachment inquiry in Cleveland features Judge Blandin delivering a bitter attack on the bench. Prosecutor Blandin targets Judge Ongend, Judge T. K. Disnette, and others, arguing the case centers on cleansing the bench to protect property and legitimacy of proceedings.
In Washington on November 25 Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor urged Congress to endorse labor legislation. He aimed to secure favorable reception of measures in the president’s upcoming message to Congress.
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