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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
1
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The Senate approved the Nicaragua canal bill amid amendments and speeches. It authorizes 1,009,000 shares at $100, sets treasury warrants up to $5 million, reorganizes the board, and imposes strict finance and governance terms for the project including a permanent appropriation and lien to secure advances.
The National Live Stock Association marked its first year since formation at a Denver convention attended by nearly a thousand delegates. The event showcased valued cattle, sheep, horses, and hogs, with an extensive exhibition surpassing previous numbers.
Washington dispatch recalls a dramatic House session where Indiana Republican Johnson and Dolliver clashed over expansion and the Philippines. Johnson attacked annexation and warned against imperial policy, while Dolliver defended the president and urged ratification to end the war. The exchange drew massive galleries and intense bipartisan applause.
Nine men are jailed in Colquitt Georgia charged with the assassination of Rustin and his son after the sheriff acted on the elder Rustin’s guidance. Coot Phillips his father Burrel Phillips and two cousins were arrested before daylight, with coroner’s jury listing Henry and Doc Phillips Press Bailey Isaac Gardner and Euzema Cleve land among the others detained.
A Madrid Manila dispatch reports the Filipino congress at Malolos authorized releasing Spanish civil prisoners and to free military prisoners soon. Premier Sagasta says Aguinaldo linked Spanish prisoner liberation to Spain recognizing the Philippine republic and allying with it. Aguinaldo also seeks Vatican recognition.
Washington dispatch reports Brigadier General Charles P. Eagan is defended by A S Worthington as army officers form the court martial. The board, led by General Merritt, hears pleas of not guilty to charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and prejudicing good order in connection with testimony before a war investigating commission. The session notes the oath, readings, and initial pleas with mention of previous testimony by General Miles.
The Senate held two executive sessions discussing the peace treaty with Spain. An agreement was reached to vote on the treaty and all amendments on Monday February 6 at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
A Washington special reports the senate devoted its executive session to the promotions of Admiral Sampson and Admiral Schley and other Santiago campaign officers. Debate centered on favoritism and merits, with supporters and opponents seeking full naval records to verify actions at Santiago.
The attorney general estimates the first appropriation for the Atlanta federal prison may be reduced to about 0.5 million dollars, matching the original act. An extra 100,000 dollars is requested for interior equipment. The plan: complete the main building now and add wings later.
By direction of the president the following named general officers have been temporarily discharged from the volunteer army of the United States army, their services no longer required by reason of the muster out of volunteer regiments. Major General H O Merriam and Brig adier Generals John M Bacon Edward D Sumner William W Gordon James R Watres John N Andrews Leonard W Colby Edgar R Kellogg John B Castleman Thomas H Barber John F Weston Eugene Griffin and John W Clous. Some brigadier generals are in the regular army who accepted volunteer rank. the remainder were appointed from civil life. The latter will proceed to their homes.
Carnegie Hall rang with America in commemoration of the wage difference settled between coal operators and miners across Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. The agreement brings peace for over 100,000 workers and their employers on general issues, after a notable industry gathering and bitter leadership clash that threatens future unity.
President and General Manager George OC Smith of the Atlanta and West Point railroad appeared before the Georgia railroad commission on Tuesday morning to argue against moving the line to class number one urging the company remain in class two as it would cut revenues and be an inopportune time.
A Nashville dispatch describes a long standing quarrel erupting into a battle last Friday between twenty Eddy family members of Virginia and Ramsey family members of Tennessee on the Lee Virginia and Hancock Tennessee border. The clash lasted hours with multiple deaths and injuries on both sides. Details are not yet available.
Kansas City dispatch reports station agents and telegraphers on the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad north of Kansas City have won higher pay. The grievance committee secured a $10 monthly wage increase for 860 agents and operators.
Dispatch reports in Austin that Charles A. Culberson was unanimously elected to succeed retiring senator Roger Q. Mills. Legislature convened Tuesday in separate chambers with Culberson as sole Democratic nominee and no opposition noted.
Herman Meyers, former Savannah mayor and head of the National Bank of Savannah and Savannah Grocery, won the mayoral contest Tuesday by 320 votes over Hon. J. J. McDonough to succeed Mayor P. W. Meldrim.
Navy officials say the battleship Oregon will proceed directly to Manila after coal at Honolulu, not Samoa Islands. The dispatch of the tug Iroquois from San Francisco to Honolulu was planned two months ago to run between San Francisco and Honolulu pending a cable lay, not to alter orders.
Manila advices report Aguinaldo's authority rising with 80,000 Filipinos under arms and depots at San Bardino Union Trinidad. The Independencia accuses a commission of colonial bias while Aguinaldo seeks formal U S recognition amid fears of a rushed war.
Adelina Patti the singer wed Baron Cederstrom in Brecon Wales in a quiet ceremony. The couple traveled from Craig-y-Nos to a decorated Roman Catholic church as local service bands police and fire brigade escorted them.
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