Hectic Week in Washington and Global Turmoil
Summary of the week reports from Ene ton Warh to Washington and London. Joseph Wheeler killed near Ene ton Warh while walking the Northern Pacific track. President Cleveland vetoes immigration bill arguing it reverses policy on literacy while welcoming agitators. Lord Mayor hosts banquet for United States Ambassador Bungar. Topeka bribery charges aired in open session and Oregon senate dissolves after long stalemate. Cuban insurgent activity and Manila commitments noted amid senate actions and court rulings in Florida.
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London
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Robbery at Northern Pacific Depot Strikes Aberdeen Agent
Aberdeen Ledger reports Northern Pacific depot in Aberdeen entered between 2:30 and 2:80 P M. A. C. Clark, railway agent, was struck with a club and robbed of about 500 dollars. The thief took freight and passenger receipts around 300 dollars, plus 125 dollars of Clark’s private funds, totaling roughly 500 dollars. Assistant agent Nae had gone to dinner. Clark was at his desk when the assault occurred.
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Aberdeen
Northern Pacific
A.C. Clark
Nae
Clark
Alaska Boundary Treaty Text Drafted for Commission Work
Washington publishes the full text of the 1897 treaty between the United States and Great Britain through Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote. It outlines commission appointments, field tracing of the 141st meridian, flexible alignment with Mount St Elias, and joint marking of the border with shared costs and annual progress reports.
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Russia
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Great Britain
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Senate
London
Richard Olney
Warlike Preparations Stir Florida Coast Readiness
A Tallahassee dispatch to the Chicago Tribune reports possible federal troop movement through Florida if needed. Railroads are said to hold special trains for seacoast transport while Washington liaises with state officers to mobilize state troops, with readiness at St. Augustine and several coast towns.
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Senate Advances on Appropriation Bills and DC Act
The Senate pressed forward on appropriation measures with the District of Columbia bill passed. The naval bill sparked debate over armor-plate pricing and a government armor factory, then moved to executive session. In the House, a row over censoring prizefight details ended in a recess, as leaders debated press censorship versus moral concerns. The Senate tabled the Economic Postal Association patent card bill.
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Economic Postal Association
Senate Advances International Monetary Conference Bill
Washington notes on March 8 show the Senate debating an international monetary conference measure after a lengthy session. Silver Republicans like Dubois Teller Cannon Mantle Stewart Morgan argued against the conference while the fortifications and general deficiency bills moved forward.
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Teller
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Koerner to be electrocuted in April
William Jay Koerner, convicted of murdering Rose A. Redmate, was sentenced in New York to be electrocuted in the week of April 19. The defendant is a newspaper article subject.
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William Jay Koerner
Rose A. Redmate
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Venezuela Boundary Commission Submits Report
Washington March 2 The Venezuela boundary commission submitted its report to the president ending months of work. No direct statement on its nature is available though it is not believed to define the true divisional line between Venezuela and British Guiana. Public release of the report not yet decided.
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Guina
Car Turns Somersault on Steep Grade in Milwaukee
An electric South Milwaukee line car capsized on Pennsylvania avenue this morning with eighteen aboard. No one killed. several bruised or burned. The stove fire was extinguished and passengers were rescued through windows. F H Cook of the Milwaukee Sentinel circulator is the worst injured.
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F. H. Cook
Milwaukee Sentinel
C. J. Lappley
Cook
Riot as streetcar tracks torn up in Knoxville
The Citizens' Street Railroad began ripping up Dupont street tracks amid arrests of workers and police. A riot followed as five companies dispersed the crowd with water. Lieutenant Hood shot a man named Will Arnold, likely fatally injuring him, while Attorney McAdoo claimed federal orders to proceed. A separate obituary notes a Duke of Wellington post boy dying at 89.
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Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
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Will Arnold
McAdoo
New York
Citizens’ Company
United States
Americans Fear Cuba Crisis Sparks Push for U S Intervention
A Havana Havana dispatch reports Americans flocking to Cuba as tensions rise over murder cases in the island and a call for firm American action. Consul General Lee faces pressure amid rumors of his recall while Washington weighs intervention to protect expatriates and trade.
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Senator Hale debunks Lee resignation rumor in telegram
Washington reports Senator Hale received a telegram stating General Lee did not resign and the Spanish affair rumors are false. The rumor claimed Lee offered warships and parts and that a serious incident with Spain occurred, but the report is now discredited.
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New York Press Says State Dept Silent on Lee Demands
A March 1 report from Havana notes the state department has not answered General Lee's cable asking whether Spain will cease outrages on Americans and honor treaty rights. The piece mentions solitary confinement rules, Scott’s fate, and a Spanish lack of reply to Olney about warships off Florida. The American colony fears no protection without fleet action.
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State Department
Lee
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Scott
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Olney
Florida
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Congress
Sanguilly Is Free After Spanish Pardon
Washington reports Senor Lome the Spanish minister received a Tetuan cablegram confirming the pardon of Julio Sanguilk. The legation says action was agreed at a prior meeting but kept until formal signing.
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