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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
1
Delegates to a manufacturers convention debated the Paris treaty with division on its merits. An innocent resolution touched off extensive discussion and sparked suspicions of political maneuvering surrounding the issue.
Delegates at the fourth annual National Association of Manufacturers session at the Auditorium considered President Search's address on legislative work and urged Senate ratification of the Paris peace treaty. A branch office for New York area was debated, and a resolution for prompt ratification passed with few dissenting votes amid political friction.
Eastern members demand greater benefits for their dues claiming entitlement to more value from the association. The initiative focuses on creating a New York office to manage affairs and expand services for members.
In Chicago Mary Bretz was arrested on a warrant by her 14 year old stepdaughter Maggie Bretz who charges the stepmother with branding burns from a red hot poker. The girl says the punishment followed an attempt to drive her from home and that the burns were inflicted yesterday in a floor branding incident.
Rear Admiral Dewey, writing from Manila dated December 18, endorses Britain's imperial system. He states that the mightiest factor in world civilization is England's imperial policy in a letter to Hamilton Brown of the British Realm.
A Chicago benefactor, who asked to have his name kept confidential, mailed two certificates for $25,000 each to Edward B. Butler of the Clinois School of Agriculture and Manual Training for Boys at Glenwood. The gift is earmarked for a new school building and a central steam plant on the Glenwood grounds.
Havana January 2 1898 seventy five American women met to organize a memorial for the Maine disaster to be observed February 15 The program may include prayer singing speeches and a volley fired over the graves by marines from the Texas Invitations were extended to Cubans and Spaniards to avoid offense while preserving an American memorial character
The President wishes the proposition for a vote to be accepted pledging a final decision on the treaty. The formal vote on Treaty No Objection is authorized.
The Senate plans continuous executive sessions each day to discuss a treaty and push toward a final vote. Senate leadership signals ongoing debates and procedural steps before action is taken.
Washington dispatch reports administrationists gain confidence to ratify the peace treaty as Senator Davis accepts a February 6 vote. The poll shows 24 opposing, 12 doubtful with eight likely to switch to yes, and the extra session fate tied to army reorganization. Sagasta in Madrid says Cortes to convene in late February regardless of ratification.
The Senate held two executive sessions about the Spain treaty. A unanimous agreement scheduled the vote for Monday February 6 at 3 p.m. with all amendments. Senator Davis announced the committee accepts the proposal made by Senator Gorman. The President favors an early vote believing it will be favorable.
In London the United States sues Pelley Brothers ship brokers for 5300 pounds paid on April 21 1898 for two six hundred ton collier ships. Lieutenant Sims testifies a midnight contract promised delivery within 24 and 48 hours but neutrality rules delayed. brokers allegedly cashed the check and planned not to deliver. Defense argues ships could not be outfitted before war was declared.
William Goebel resigns from Kentucky's State Democratic Central Committee after declaring candidacy for governor. Major P. P. Johnston confirms the move and notes the unwritten rule about candidates not serving while seeking office. Contests and seat vacancies in the legislature are discussed, with a brief bio of Nathan Bay Scott and his public service.
Miss Caroline Bassett daughter of Hon John Bassett and Dr W Perry Goff son of United States Circuit Judge Nathan Goff wed at Christ Episcopal Church Clarksburg W V Rev Cooke officiated. The couple left for an extended tour of Eastern cities after a reception at the bride’s home.
Madrid reports the Spanish Parliament will reassemble on February 16. The schedule confirms the next session date as leaders prepare for new debates.
In a close decision, Scott secures the selection by a small margin after Mr. Hunt switches his vote from Blizzard to Scott, providing the needed 48 votes.
Democrats file protests claiming two Republican senators lost their seats by accepting army commissions. Nathan B. Scott was elected U S senator for six years beginning March 4 with a 48 to 46 vote. Contested seats argument centers on Getzendanner and Pierson.
State Auditor S. H. Stone leaves for Washington to seek the Internal Revenue post after Scott's election to the Senate in West Virginia. Stone will be backed by Senator Deboe, all Kentucky Republican Congressmen, and most Republican leaders.
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