Senate and House Debates on Appropriations and Shipping Bill
The Tribune reports a string of Senate and House actions across February, including debates on the naval appropriation, the northern district judge in Illinois, shipping bill proceedings, and renewed focus on the agricultural and sundry civil bills. It notes executive confirmations of presidential nominations, electoral vote counting, and debates about army costs, while highlighting opposition to large appropriations and related political tensions. The coverage portrays a period of procedural contention and partisan contest over major spending measures.
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Bad Wreck at Creston Injures Rector in Yard Crash
A severe wreck in the west end of the W Burlington yards badly damaged three locomotives. Reverend Jas Moran, rector of the Episcopal church, was seriously injured as an ice tram pulled by a double bender slammed into a switch engine during a landing snow storm. All enginemen escaped unharmed by jumping.
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McKinley Presses Cuban Relations In Hint Of Guidance
From Washington President McKinley signaling toward Cuba implies that, unless Cubans form satisfactory relations with the United States, Congress may oppose their bid for independence. The telegram to Governor Wood stresses friendship and US responsibility and urges Havana to define the relations it wants with Washington. The dispatch notes the Cuban constitutional convention may refer the issue to a special commission as a reaction to US warnings.
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Inspectors Chosen to Visit the County Institutions
The board of control appointed semi annual inspectors for Iowa counties. Three physicians from state hospitals will oversee districts in Mt. Pleasant, Chariton, and Independence with superintendents and named doctors. Inspectors must review care arrangements, enforce control board rules, and report findings by July.
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Congress urged to tender thanks to Admiral Sampson
President McKinley asks Congress to extend thanks to Rear Admiral William T. Sampson and the officers and men of the North Atlantic squadron for their conduct in the Spanish American War. The letter highlights the blockade of Cuba, landings and operations, and the destruction of Cervera's fleet at Santiago de Cuba on July 3, 1898.
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Edward Opens Parliament in Regal London Scene
London february 15 king Edward VII opened the first parliament of his reign in person accompanied by queen alexandra and royal dukes. procession from buckingham palace to westminster palace drew vast crowds as the king read his speech in the house of commons amid pomp unseen since victoria’s era.
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Pampanga Establishes First American Provincial Government
A provincial government bill for Pampanga passed in Luzon with a crowd of representatives from twenty towns. Appointments announced include Selaina Jor as governor, Marino Cuanan as secretary, and William A. Goodale as supervisor, with salaries set for governor 1600, secretary 1000, treasurer 2400, supervisor 1800, fiscal 1350. General Grant called the Pampangan leaders patriotic as the first American rule government is set.
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Kruger Seeks Arbitration Offer in Interview Note
The Pall Mall Gazette to publish Kruger interview on February 18 urging fair hearing and arbitration. He cites war causes, requests a judge between England and himself, laments European reception, and speaks of family losses and his wife and children remaining in danger.
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Redmond Denounces Royal Pageantry in Dublin
Irish leader John Redmond says Irish members abstained from Edward VI pageant in London as a protest against Ireland’s lack of constitutional freedom and heavy English taxes. The Irish National Party session supported the stance, deeming the ceremonies a mockery of the oppressed populace.
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Notes From the Capital on Labor and Politics
Weillerstimm returned from a northern Iowa survey on flax and mills in Mitchell, Howsrit, and Chickasaw counties, noting prosperity yet farming credit strain. Justice Durcan ruled liquor sales under the Martin law illegitimate, while Sidney A Easter announced his bid for the GOP gubernatorial nomination. Iowa County Treasurers adjourned with Eakle, Magoun, Smith, and Cherry elected to key posts and a legislative committee named.
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Sampson and Schley Named for Navy Advance
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming rear admirals to be advanced in rank. William J. Sampson would receive five numbers and Winfield Scott Schley three, ranking after current rear admirals. The note urges honoring Sampson for Cuba and Manila Bay service.
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