05 Nov 1898
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Newspaper
Chipley Banner
Location
Chipley, Florida, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1898
Page
1
The piece notes the surrender of the Panaiards in Cuba and reports that Cuban commissioners are convinced of their determination, signaling a shift in control and the implication for ongoing negotiations.
A Paris cable dispatch reports the Spanish peace mission agreed to the Cuban debt provision and Spain would relinquish sovereignty with no conditions. The American delegation stood firm on joint responsibility and the final treaty will include the Cuban article, with Puerto Rico Guam and the Philippines set for future discussion.
Governor Tanner told 1200 auditors at Madison Knights of Pythias hall that he will not tolerate wholesale foreign labor in Illinois. He warned he would meet any mob at the state line and shoot it to pieces with gatling guns, tying the remark to his defense of his handling of the Virden mine riots.
Georgia Grand Lodge communication at Macon adjourned Thursday afternoon. Officers appointed for the ensuing year include W. Hubert War ee chaplain Henry Banks senior deacon B. F. Leen grand junior deacon W. B. Haygood first steward James B. Clements second steward A H Woodliff Oscarville third grand steward Thomas W. Freeman Macon grand Tyler.
A Washington dispatch says the Hecker board has selected candidate camping grounds for American troops to garrison Cuba. Sites include Guanabacoa, Mariano near Havana, and Marielon bay, with landings near ports to minimize infection risk and avoid concentrating troops at Havana.
The War Department issues orders reorganizing the Seventh Army Corps. Cavalry brigades include the Seventh and Eighth U.S. Cavalry. First Division lists units from Texas, Louisiana, and Nebraska. Second Division includes Illinois, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia infantry regiments. Major General Fitzhugh Lee assigned to command. officers' general and staff appointments by president and secretary of war.
The piece explains President McKinley faces a tough choice on Cuba tobacco duties during occupation. Florida cigar makers and U S manufacturers push to abolish duties to revive trade, while Cuban planters plead against it fearing ruin of their tobacco industry. Congress may be asked to decide.
Washington dispatch reports President McKinley is deeply worried about North Carolina where Democrats are accused of intimidation of negroes and racial tension is rising. Senator Pritchard cautions conservatism as whites arm and colored people buy weapons amid election tensions.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson awarded to the New York Market Gardeners Association the seed contract for the agricultural department for the current fiscal year. The price is 70,978 dollars for 14,238,168 packages of seed to be furnished.
Dispatch from Santiago Cuba reports the first Cuban assembly session at Santa Cruz del Sur with many military delegates. General Calixto Garcia appeared as a Fifth army corps delegate and is seen as likely to be elected president, given his control of a majority of delegates.
The United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of the government against the joint traffic association and railroads in the high profile case challenging anti trust and interstate commerce concerns. The decision upholds Congress power to regulate railroad duties of a semi public character under the Sherman act.
The weekly survey lists new ventures across the South including a basket and crate factory in Georgia, broom factory in Kentucky, car riage factory in Alabama, two coal mines in West Virginia, a $50 000 Kentucky distillery, flour mills across several states, a $50 000 stove foundry in West Virginia, a furniture factory in North Carolina, a $100 000 specialty manufacturing firm in Louisiana, knitting and lumber mills, a shingle mill in Louisiana, and a spool factory in Mississippi, reflecting expanding regional industry.
French cabinet resignations trigger tumults in Paris as troops and police restore order. The Brisson ministry stepped down on Tuesday with General Chanoine and other ministers resigning, sparking anti Semite demonstrations, police charges, and street fighting near the Palais Bourbon and Place de la Concorde.
Fredonia residents express sorrow after L. L. Morris, held as an accessory in the murder of Charles Holmes, is released due to lack of evidence. Morris had been arrested on Anderson's confession, while Anderson himself was lynched near Lafayette early Sunday.
Philadelphia opened its peace jubilee with a thunderous welcome to the victorious navy. The crowd along the Delaware praised officers like Sigsbee Evans and Wainwright, and ships such as the Texas Gloucester and Winslow. Secretary of the Navy Long attended as the parade of vessels began a multi day celebration. Naval Constructor Hobson and four Merrimac heroes arrived to be guests of the jubilee committee.
A White House conference with the Atlanta committee led to a mid December visit plan. The president suggested Atlanta as his preferred destination and the delegation reported a satisfactory and cordial audience at the White House.
George E. Blanchard, chairman of the Joint Traffic association, told an AP representative that a meeting will be held soon to consider the supreme court decision and seek legal counsel. He said Congress has been asked to pass a pooling law, denied so far, and urged authority to contract among members to maintain uniform railroad rates for commercial prosperity.
General Warren A. Keifer arrived in Savannah from Ohio and assumed command of the Seventh Army Corps, succeeding General Green until General Fitzhugh Lee arrives. The Second Illinois and Fourth Illinois units joined, with Bryan still ill but improving and not returning south.
Havana dispatch reports growing bitterness among Spanish troops over lack of pay. The Orden Publico is marked as the most disruptive group, while the government wavers between cash payments and promissory notes, leading to open dissatisfaction and potential trouble.
A Santiago dispatch reports General Rodrigues calls for handing the island to Cubans. Major Petit in Manzanillo says General Rios offers armed men in exchange for rations, which General Wood rejects. Cubans split into extremists who want full independence and moderates who favor U S guardianship for a year.
A Havana dispatch reports General Butler backed Secretary Alger on a modified policing plan for Cuba, proposing to employ 10 000 to 15 000 insurgents and warning that without swift strength the U S will have to fight the insurgents. Hugh Thomason, an American lieutenant, arrives claiming Gomez purges pro annexation officers.
A San Francisco grand jury is asked to indict Mrs Botkin for poisoning Mrs Dunning and Mrs Deane in Delaware. District Attorney Hosmer presented all the evidence of the celebrated case to the jury.
Colorado Supreme Court rules for the anti Teller faction in the silver Republican party case. The ruling upholds naming an emblem and blocks fusion with Democrats and Populists. Simon Guggenheimer leads the straight ticket while Towne loses power to remove the state chairman.
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