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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
1
Congressional voices push for intervention in Cuba with Morgan Berry Watson and Taylor backing belligerent rights. Cuban volunteer regiments form nationwide while Spain’s regime faces growing opposition as Maceo death rumors swirl and diplomatic denials emerge.
In the Senate Senator Morgan condemns procrastination over Cuba and warns Congress must act on the President and State Department’s findings. He cites Spanish cruelty in Cuba and emphasizes the gravity of the arms conflict, asserting the need for decisive U.S. policy.
The Senate debates President McKinley's Cuba policy amid calls to investigate Spain's actions in Cuba. Senator Morgan urges Senate papers on Cuba affairs and the Competitor vessel case, seeking full State Department records, prisoner treatment, and legal proceedings involving U S citizens.
ST. PAUL Minn December 15. The Nuncancia and the Vittoria Spain s new battle ships reported in dispatches from Madrid and Lisbon.
Local council in Lexington approved resolutions addressing the Aubans must be free issue. The actions outline aims and next steps for implementation within city governance and public discourse.
A crowded Lexington meeting urged U S intervention in Cuba. Resolutions call for Cuban freedom and US government support, with emphasis on peaceful means first and swift action if needed. Col Alexander Wm Dy, 76, reflected on aging and Cuban aid.
A Wheeling recruiting station reports hopeful turnout as about twenty men volunteer to join the Ohio National Guard in the war. Recruits, including ex Confederates and soldiers from the late rein, sign up as transportation is arranged and await further orders.
In New York on December 15 Cuban junta offices were crowded with applicants for enlistment in the Cuban army. Officials dismissed all before nine, noting no men were needed, though around 80 men had applied in the past 24 hours and more requests arrived by mail from nearby cities.
Three members of the American Friends of Cuba march to Cooper Union New York Monday evening to join a sympathy demonstration for Cuban patriots. The parade features costumed Cuban soldiers. President Frank Mayer, a survivor of the Virginius expedition, will head the line.
From Huntington West Virginia on December 15 a report says that some men in the city have declared their readiness to go to Cuba to assist the insurgents. The information comes from a reliable source.
A damaged report from Cleveland traces a claim that the steamer Elsa, seized in Memphis on filibuster suspicions, heads to Venezuela. Two Norwalk men allegedly sent funds to buy a small steamer after a comrade described mining gold in disputed territory. A New York bank was reportedly asked to finance the voyage.
The St Paul physicians have begun a subscription list within the profession to raise funds for medicine and wages to be sent to the camps in Tampa Florida.
Representative Woodman of Illinois introduces a joint resolution directing the President to condemn Spanish warfare in Cuba. It calls for recognizing Cuban independence and demanding Spain withdraw all troops, citing Macedo's assassination and seeking immediate peacetime compliance.
The Knights of the old Kentucky Guard and local leaders push for intervention in Cuba. Colonel Davidson and Tom Brennan organize volunteers while Captain Longmire mobilizes forty men on twenty four hours notice. A protest flag is burned as fervent speakers claim Maceo was poisoned.
Reports say Maceo successor General Rius Rivierra has taken field against Spanish forces west of the trocha in Pinar del Rio. Fifty wounded soldiers arrived from Artemis area. Weyler recalls troops amid fears of General Gomez eastward. Expedition from Honduras supposedly landed with ammunition and arms for Rivierra.
In Nicholasville Kentucky a man claiming to be Cincinnati Record solicitor promotes a one year subscription for 1. He offers a set of silver plated tablespoons as a premium. A local victim handed a receipt dated December 2 for 1 and the spoons. Detective Welch has received multiple inquiries about Rockwell’s schemes in the region.
Madrid reports surfaced indications that Captain General Weyler will soon be relieved of his Cuban command. Discontent reaches government circles as critics say he should have remained in Pinar del Rio rather than Havana. Rumors link a replacement by General Marin, governor of Pinar del Rio, to quell unrest.
Jacksonville residents join a torchlight parade and mass meeting urging government interference in Cuba. Ex mayor Fletcher and state figures address crowds denouncing Spanish outrages and calling for humanitarian action. Ministers participate as resolutions pass.
Washington reports indicate enlistments of men to join Cuban insurgents against Spain violate neutrality laws. Penalties include up to five years in prison, or fines up to $1,000 plus imprisonment, with federal agents ordered to enforce the laws strictly at Atlantic ports and across the nation.
Mrs Stansbury, visiting at 2935 Portland Avenue, claims her Hallaphaism tribe in the Congo region yields extraordinary height and strength averaging 6 feet 6 inches tall. She says she is 6 feet 2 inches and weighs 180 pounds, with long life and late graying. She was once a guide to Henry M Stanley and later married a barber in New York ten years ago.
English Government Asked To Hold a Man Needed in Kentucky as extradition papers are prepared to return Edward Richardson Taylor alias Arthur W. Platt to face murder charges in Fayette County Kentucky. Sheriff E T Gross to obtain papers from Washington and travel to England for his prisoner with Governor Bradleys request to hold Platt until extradition papers arrive.
Col umbus reports Axl ine probes guard service with Gomez army. Ex Toledo scribe says 40 to 300 Ohio National Guard members joined the Cuban insurgents in the Ohio Legion under I M Phillips of Ironton. Informant notes value placed on their experience and alleges smuggling of Maxim guns and light artillery.
The Columbus Trades Assembly adopted a resolution condemning Spanish methods of suppressing Cuban patriots and urged Congress to aid Cuba in its fight for freedom. Continued on third page.
In New York the invitation to evangelist Moody to visit Cincinnati was reported by Ira D. Sankey from his Brooklyn home. Local ministers had extended the invitation, but Moody did not respond in person and remained unavailable for further communication.
Special dispatch from Evansville Indiana reports the discovery of a body believed to be Ca HM. E. Embree from Owensville. The shooting accident near a farm is described as one of the most promising in Southern Indiana with Embree noted for wealth and local prominence.
In Oakberry Michigan on December 15 a Misses Lee of Oberlin Ohio placed an ad seeking a correspondent for matrimony. Fred Read and Mervin Teachout replied and letters followed. Interviews with potential husbands failed as the sisters grew discontent and threatened legal action after the suitors admitted the claims were jokes. The sisters returned home and said they would sue, while the boys insisted it was all in fun.
Members of the National Wool Growers Association led by Judge Lawrence of Ohio and W G Markham of Avon Indiana plan a Washington meeting starting tomorrow to discuss legislative plans for wool grower interests. Each state growers group will send three delegates to address the Dingley tariff schedule and seek a wool tariff as urged by the association.
Frankfort Kentucky December 15 The application of L J Crawford attorney for Scott Jackson for stay of the court s mandate in the Jackson case for thirty days and for leave to file a petition for a rehearing granted by the court today Wall 8 attorney is expected to make a similar application
The Clark County Bar Association held a memorial for former associate Samuel Shellabarger. He served four terms in Congress, was minister to Portugal, and practiced law in Springfield. Judge Linn presided as visitors gathered for the tribute with remarks from Speaker J. Warren and Judge John C. Miller among others.
Governor Asa S. Bushnell of Ohio heads the Springfield delegation to the Monetary Reform Convention. He is joined by Mayor P. P. Mast John S. Crowell and James Johnson Jr president of the Board of Trade. The Logansport delegation includes S. P. Sheerin and Judge Stewart T. McConnell.
In Homer Michigan a young woman egged a patent medicine man after signs outside his store were torn. The man accused girls, chased them, and threw citron oil. A girl returning with eggs struck him four times and more eggs were thrown inside the store.
Rev A M Hyde of the Congregational Church in Greenville Michigan caused a stir by sermons based on the topic Fred Doughlas the Man from Hell He argued that many great men are born in hell and later rise to prominence He defined born in hell as growing up in poverty and want with meager clothes and no bed to sleep on before hustling to survive.
Governor Bushnell commuted the Erie County murderer's sentence of Frank Tierney to life imprisonment. The move came after a decision that reasonable doubt existed due to conflicting testimony. Electrocution will begin with Haas and Wiley in Cincinnati.
Governor Bushnell arrived in Springfield from Columbus and will stay at his home tomorrow His son John Bell is ill with typhoid fever but his condition is improving slightly and a change in temperature is anticipated to aid his recovery
Williamsburg Kentucky reports eight county coal mines running full time. Lumber companies prosper, and a large flouring mill was completed after the election, signaling economic growth in the area.
The remains of May we see arrived in Lexington at 11 o clock tonight by express, consigned to the Superintendent of the Lexington Cemetery.
In Dayton Ohio on December 15 the Montgomery County Court House hosts the Frantz murder trial drawing a large crowd of women. Jury selection stretches, as prosecutor and defense clash over peremptory challenges while Rev Isaac Frantz, the defendant’s brother and a Dunkard minister, attends in court.
Special Dispatch reports Columbus Ohio December 15 The Secretary of State raised the issue that the law creating insolvency courts in Hamilton County may violate constitutional limits on county officer terms not exceeding three years The matter arose during debate on the Cincinnati Cleveland proposal and whether regional courts could be created under Article IV with terms up to five years
Newport News investigation finds six of twelve test pieces failed to meet contract requirements. Board results imply widespread rejection of most material stored at Newport News Shipbuilding Yard. steel showed insufficient brittleness resistance.
Police refuse Dick Johnson, colored, a chance to meet a bear at Morse Opera House. The advertised fight between Johnson and a Huntington bear was scheduled for Saturday night but city officials declined to permit the event.
The article portrays Maceo in a leading, charging pose described as likely his last photograph. It notes symbolic farewell elements and hints at a career climax captured in a single frame.
Court adjourned with eleven jurors in the box as prosecution and defense pursue peremptory challenges. Witnesses and relatives crowd the room while counsel negotiate over a new venire after several summoned jurors failed to appear.
Freddy Kruckenberg, 13, who killed 15 year old George Storm, was discharged by Justice Franc tonight. The boy claimed the stabbing was accidental during a chase after Storm and two others assaulted him and chased him to a fence. He said he had been whittling the knife and did not intend to use it.
A partial dispatch reports William Sutherly admitting he fired bullets into Edward Fetters and helped bury the victim. J B trk declares a man named Wm Sub was murdered. T. Marshall County notes an arrest for horse stealing and possible involvement as an accessory.
Local notes announce J Riley, a reform liquor dealer and dancer from Ireland, will perform a reel and jig at the Rescue Mission tonight after years on Bowery. The act emphasizes his comeback and ties to Irish roots.
Terre Haute Indiana reports a City Council joint committee proposes a ten year audit of city accounts back to ex Treasurer Fitzpatrick after a $14500 shortage. The council leans toward six years, seeking to settle with bondsmen including McKeen Brinkman Fairbanks Boyle and others. The article notes Fitzpatrick’s model young man past and a local bank resignation offer.
Benjamin C. Jones, a poor Civil War veteran near the Whitley County line, has gathered thousands of signers for a petition asking each to pay one cent yearly for his support. The funds would be mailed to Jones each December, with his estate to be divided among his heirs.
Cape Town December 15 A fire gutted Colonel Cecil Rhodes country house early this morning incindiaries suspected. The ex premier of the Cape Colony owned a Dutch style two story palace with gardens and a collection of animals on the estate near the city.
Special Dispatch reports Andrew Jackson aged 40 of Nicholsville Batavia Ohio shot himself this morning, lying across two barrels in a barn, after a dispute with his father.
Madrid reports that the pretender Don Carlos does not intend to abdicate in favor of his son Don Jaime. The claim is considered untrue by authorities, reaffirming the persistence of the succession dispute.
A report notes the death of the Earl of Darnley amid scattered details about the bequest and succession, with mentions of the Stuart influence and lingering questions about heirs and titles.
Readable fragments show officials at the lake shore pursuing a peach related matter with possible political involvement. No clear names or dates are provided.
Major McKinley plans to travel to Chicago this week with no special arrangements, likely in a regular train. He aims to rest and draft his inaugural address while visiting Mrs McKinley and relatives Captain and Mrs McWilliams. National Chairman Hanna and Lieut Governor Jon of New York visited Canton, meeting Major McKinley and discussing inauguration plans.
Chicago December 15 President elect McKinley is invited to witness the Wisconsin Carlisle Indian football game as guest of the Press Club at the Coliseum Saturday night. The Major will be in Chicago and is expected to attend.
In Dubuque on December 15 Senator Allison remains unable to sit up for long and cannot be interviewed. Reports that he was offered the State Secretaryship are denied by his intimate friends. It will be some time before he can occupy his Senate seat.
Arthur Hurzier was beaten and robbed after meeting three assailants in western Muncie. They tied his hands to a tree and left him exposed in freezing snow overnight. A laborer found him early this morning, crying for help.
New York December 15 Count de Toulour Vyontr eck was released from Tombs Prison where he had been held since November 20 charged with assault and threatening to kill a cabman He said he drew a revolver to defend himself fearing robbery after traveling in the West and being hailed in San Francisco for a Siberian railroad scheme
In Parkerburg West Virginia December 15 the dismissal of P Morrison a janitor at the Government building and the appointment of Robinson a friend of Collector Gilkeson who never passed the civil service exam sparks bitter Democratic reaction. The dispute is seen as petty by Camden supporters who opposed Gilkeson and Morrison.
A severe Northwest storm prevails along the coast of Cape May New Jersey with hurricane signals posted to warn vessels. Rain is driving and the sea runs unusually high as danger to seaborne traffic increases.
Bradley appoints A. D. Leavitt of Seean Gount and Major R. S. Br Daan as delegates to the National Growers Convention in Florida next month. W. B. pesiaickls.
War dispatch reports Rev. J. M. Vanhornt of Its Disciple Church in Ohio received a call from the West London Tabernacle in London England. Unclear whether he will accept or remain in Ohio.
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