United States and Cuba Crisis and Cuba Autonomy Proposal
The speech discusses American protection of missionaries in the Ottoman Empire, claims for damages in Harpoot and Marash, and urges restraint in Cuba. It reviews options from belligerent rights to independence, favors autonomy for Cuba with Spanish promises, and warns against premature intervention while supporting peaceful resolution and US mediation if acceptable to Spain and insurrectionists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turke
Constantinople
Ottoman
Harpoot
Marash
Turkey
Insurrection in Cuba and US interests Amidst Conflict
The Cuban rebellion drags on with Spain holding Havana and major ports while insurgents control much of the interior. The conflict harms agriculture especially sugar, and US capital in Cuba faces risk. American citizens assist or are drawn into the struggle, triggering protective actions and diplomatic frictions as Washington monitors piracy and expeditions along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Congress
Cuba
Havana
United States
Arbitration Eases Venezuelan Boundary Dispute with Britain
The Venezuelan boundary question has moved toward settlement as Britain and the United States agree on treaty provisions submitting the dispute to arbitration. Negotiations for a general arbitration treaty are well advanced. The message urges public funding for official residences for ambassadors and ministers abroad, citing the secretary of state’s report and urging early congressional attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
United States
Venezuela
Congress
Immigration Trends Show 343 207 Arrivals in Fiscal Year
The year saw 343 207 immigrants enter the United States with 340 468 admitted and 2799 debarred. Illiteracy among those over 14 reached 28.36 percent, up from 20.37 percent the prior year, with Italy and Russia contributing high percentages and Japan totaling 1110 arrivals, easing earlier fears of large Japanese immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
Ireland
Russia
Austria Hungary
Germany
Sweden
Portugal
Japan
Life Saving Service Reports Record Year of Disasters and Rescues
The Life Saving Service logged 437 disasters involving 4608 people with 4595 saved and 18 lost on documented vessels. total property involved 12.7 million with 11.29 million saved. 67 vessels were totally wrecked and 243 casualities among smaller undocumented craft with 557 saved and seven lost. The year saw more disasters than ever but higher life and property savings relative to risk.
Changes in Army Administration and Coast Defense Needs
The text outlines reductions in maintenance costs through post closures and troop concentration, urging reallocation of funds to build barracks for coast defense garrisons and to equip and train artillery forces for modern gun operations. It emphasizes prudent expenditure and vigilant oversight by officers.
SEA COAST FORTIFICATIONS PROGRESS AND PURPOSE
The past year saw rapid fortification progress along the sea coast with submarine defenses and canal materials. Secretary of War estimates will fund building one third of the plan by next fiscal year and complete the coast defenses within six years, providing security without provoking foreign conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Government moves toward federal penitentiaries at Fort Leavenworth
The Department of Justice notes a shift toward government ownership of prisons by using the abandoned Fort Leavenworth military prison as a federal penitentiary. It calls for enlarging facilities and building another in the Southern States to resume and expand work once conducted by inmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fort Leavenworth
Desirable to Resume Work by Penitentiary Convicts
A fragment notes it is exceedingly desirable that the convicts confined in this penitentiary be allowed to resume work of this description. The remark implies a push for continuing labor in a reform context.
Post Office Faces 1896 Fiscal Report And Rate Abuses
The post office department reports year ended June 30 1896 with receipts 824,499 2084 expenditures 896 2629. Excluding 1 559 898 27 earned by the Pacific railroad. Receipts rise 6 516 080 21 7.1 percent while expenditures up 3 836 124 02 4.42 percent.Calls for legislation to curb second class rates and stop 05 cent per pound transmission of serials and house organs. Recommends unified reforms to reduce deficits and improve mail service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Railroad
Navy to Reserve Ships to Cut Maintenance Costs
The Navy reports disciplined officers and enlisted Americans, with a plan for winter formulation to lay up ships in reserve. Battleships torpedo boats and nonessential cruisers would stay with skeleton crews to maintain readiness while lowering afloat costs. Naval militia grows into an energetic reserve force akin to the state national guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Pensions and Pension Law Abuse Highlighted by Official
The report states pensions will total 140 million dollars for the current year ending June 30, 1897, with the same amount expected next year. The pensions commissioner records 339 indictments and 167 convictions for pension-law violators, warning that abuses undermine citizenship and urging retrenchment while preserving aid for truly disabled veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Pensions
Civil Service Extension Expands Classified Federal Posts
The civil service reform has secured steady support and now includes upward of 84 000 competitive classified posts. Since March 4 1893 more than half have been added, with a sweeping extension by executive order on May 6 1896. If fourth class postmasters are excluded, nearly all civil service positions are classified. postmasterships may be consolidated to save money and improve service, Congress urged to permit limited consolidation without raising funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States
Treasury
The Tariff Question and Its Fiscal Impact
The author analyzes tariff law of Aug 28 18 middle period detailing its revenue results for the year ended June 30 1895. Imports rose by over 6.5 million and exports increased nearly 70 million. Despite a revenue gain of about 8 million in the year, a deficit of around 25 million appears due to broader economic weakness and lower imports, with the Treasury holding a gold reserve of 100 million and a surplus over 128 million to meet any shortfalls.
Government Surplus Should Finance Current Expenses
The speaker argues that surplus funds should be used to cover government running costs, not to accumulate wealth. Maintaining prudent, cheaper living for the people is essential, with tax burdens kept as light as possible unless government need is clearly shown.
Financial Reform and Currency Reform Proposal
A detailed call for prompt financial reform to curb government currency obligations and restore stability. The speaker advocates retiring or redeeming notes, using long term bonds, expanding bank branching, and limiting government banking to fund collection and public expenditure to restore enterprise.
Trusts and Monopoly Risks in Public Interest
The piece discusses trusts and large capital aggregations aimed at monopoly and stifling competition. It argues these groups do not primarily lower prices for the public and may crush individual independence. It notes congressional attempts and calls for remedy through stronger legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
A Plea for Economy From Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion dispatch from December 7, 1896 urges rigid economy in federal spending. Cleveland emphasizes frugality, unity beyond partisan differences, and a record of official duty for the people’s interests.
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Congress
Grover Cleveland
Executive Mansion
Breaking Away Market Milestones and Copper Stock Outlook
The report notes a sharp market sell off after a President message, with closes near day lows and a weak outlook for further declines. It highlights a Davis heirs payout dispute, copper mining prospects in Osceola and Calumet veins, and cautions on Leather stock valuation amid a bear market sentiment.
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Pacific
Otis Kimball
Lawson, Weidenfeld & Co
William T. Hart
Butté & Boston
Butte
Mont
Davis
Boston Syndicate
Davis Will
Montana
George Wallace
Sidney Harwood
H. D. Corey
Corey, Milliken & Co
Boston
Aretas Blood
Manchester
N. H
Francis Kendall
Watertown
Chicago Junction Railroad
Atchison
Topeka
Jefferson County
Myers
Pinkham
Gloucester men rescued after four days at sea endure frostbite
Captain Maynard Bearse of the H. F. Dimock brought Patrick J. Foley and Joshua E. Faye of the Gloucester schooner Florence to New York after they were lost on La Have bank for four days. They were ferried to Gloucester and sent home, badly frostbitten, under doctor care.
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Maynard Bearse
H. F. Dimock
Metropolitan Steamship Line
Patrick J. Foley
Joshua E. Faye
Florence
la Have Bank
Dresden
New York
Bearse
Gloucester
Custom House
Armenian
Leyland Kine
Liverpool
Aislaby
Haskell Street
Cambridge
Charles Wiley
J. A. Stubbs
T Wharf
South Welle Fleet
Mass
Herbert Snow
F. N. Lambert
N. Pew
Barnstable
Paine
Long Wharf
Jamaica
Weymouth
N. S
Clotilde
McAuley
Canada
Maybee
Mullins
T. P. Ronaldson
Sarah Johnston
Edward Mahoney
E. G. Graves
Adam Bouliot
Rimouski
St. George
North Atlantic
Hydrographic Office
Hatteras
H. J. Cottrell
Frank C. Dame
Julia Fowler
William E. Clowes
Luther M. Reynolds
Hamburg- American Steam Packet Company
Arabia
Harland & Wolf
Belfast
Irc
Hamburg
Boston
Baltimore
Lloyds
Arcadia
Landsman
A. Shuman Co. Hosts Elaborate Christmas Gift Display
The A. Shuman & Co. store at Washington and Summer streets unveils a holiday exhibit with decorated booths and illuminated quotes from Dickens. Shoppers find fine silk umbrellas imported from London and a wide range of gentlemen's wear as guests browse the vast counters and festive signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shuman & Co
Washington and
Summer Streets
Washington Street
London
Sleeping Cars of the Canadian Pacific Impress Traveler
G W Stevens, special correspondent for the Daily Mail, praises the Canadian Pacific sleeping car as the finest seen, noting its width, loftiness, luxury furnishings, large windows, a full width smoking room, and a bathroom though bath season ends October. He contrasts it with U S Pullman cars and commends CP’s overall service.
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G. W. Stevens
America
Daily Mail
Canadian Pacific
United States
Pullman Company
Ward pote of it
Twenty five cents buys the best liniment out Salvation Oil.
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Ward Pote
Salvation Ol
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Yara
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Life Saving Service
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the Post Office
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Pensions
the Civil Service Extension
Financial Reform
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Southern Railway
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Texas Pacific
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Wheeling & Lake Erie
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Ill Steel
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West End
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Cal & Hec
American Bell
Erie
New England
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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Arnold Mining
Batopilas Mining
Globe Electric Light
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Sino
Massachusetts Steam Joint
Rutland R. R. Com
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
Denver
E. C. Davis & Co
Washington St
Ieeenigu Ween
Bangkok
Tees
Big Six
Garfield Group
Eeees Coos OO
Golden Fleece
Insley
Iron Clad
Isabella Weer
Jefferson Seer
Justice
Lincoln Boy
Mollie Gibson
New Zealand
Seneee OY Pharmacist Sneer
Otos People
Steerer
Ees Puritan Ofm
Alamo Eeeeeereser
Argentum
Portland
Diecark
Sacramento
Reno
NEW York Stock Sales
Atchison Sahn
Bay
Canada Southern
Chesapeake & Ohio
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Chicago Gas
C & St Louis
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Lake Shore
Louisville & Pro
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