McKinley Sets Pace in Cuba Peace Talks
President McKinley intervened in the slow Cuban peace negotiations as Spain’s commissioners shifted attitude toward Cuba, aiming to speed progress amidst stalled progress and rising tensions.
28 Oct 1898
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1898
Page
1
President McKinley intervened in the slow Cuban peace negotiations as Spain’s commissioners shifted attitude toward Cuba, aiming to speed progress amidst stalled progress and rising tensions.
Washington reports Spain has shifted from its hard line in Paris peace negotiations after President McKinley acted swiftly on returning from a Western trip. Judge Day relayed the situation to Washington, signaling an imminent ultimatum. The main struggle now centers on the Philippines and a swift conclusion to the treaty so Congress can act this winter.
Paris Oct 27 Spanish Peace Commissioners abandon demand for the Cuban debt by the United States and accept the Cuban article in the final treaty. American commissioners refuse joint responsibility for Cuba’s debt, Spain relinquishes sovereignty over Cuba, with Puerto Rico and Guam settlements also reached. Philippine question to be taken up next week after a brief joint session.
Miss Nel Thompson a colored woman died while being removed from Mrs. Minerva Williams home. Williams claims to represent Christ and teaches fasting as grace. Thompson reportedly fasted eight days and slept on river bottom matting as part of the doctrine. Investigation to follow.
In St Joseph Missouri five youths Herbert Donovan Alonzo Arteburn Charles Cook James Hathaway and William Hathaway were sentenced to ten years in the penitentiary for robbing a Burlington passenger train near St Joseph on August 11. The judge imposed the minimum fine after pleas of guilty as officials noted the boys come from good families. The robbery yielded no booty as the safe was tossed from the train and the robbers fled home but were later captured after Hathaway confessed.
Chicago report says Clara Dumont a 22 year old French woman was shot through the left breast by Paul Vincent with whom she lived. Vincent then shot and killed himself. The woman likely died. The quarrel stemmed from his tardiness in returning home to dinner.
Cecil Jones, a fisherman, found a pint whisky bottle in river drift about six miles from Lawrenceburg on the Kentucky side. He retrieved the bottle and removed a note from inside, raising questions about authorship and provenance.
President Faure called on M. Dupuy to form a new cabinet following the Brisson ministry. Likely ministers include De Freycinet for War and Delcasse for Foreign Affairs with Ribot on Finance and Bourgeois on Public Instruction. Dupuy plans to decide by tomorrow amid Dreyfus revision debate.
Special Dispatch to the Commercial Tribune reports a bloody riot at a political meeting in Oak Level Alabama. Robert L Baber son of Judge Baber was fatally cut while William Cole and Hampton Bell were seriously injured as knives rocks and sticks were used. Officers left for the scene and will arrest all involved.
In Elizabethtown Kentucky on October 27 George Drewry and Andrew Noe fought over hog possession near the Rolting Fork about thirty five miles east of town. Both men were intoxicated. Drewry stabbed Noe fatally and expressed remorse saying he is willing to suffer. He is described as partially demented by remorse.
A dazed man nearly unclothed was found in Massillon Ohio and taken to a hotel. He is identified as Rev Harvey A Furbay Ph D formerly pastor of the Oxford Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia.
A torn paper note found in a whisky bottle near the Ohio river led to the coroner confirming Larry True died by self inflicted throat cut. The letter warned against drinking and referenced True, seen intoxicated here the night before his body was found.
An early morning earthquake rattled Ottawa at about 1 o clock. The tremor was clearly felt on Sandy Hill and near Gilmour Street where several houses were shaken waking residents. Sparks Street area reported only a light tremor. The quake lasted about ten seconds.
A year-old daughter of James son fell into a fire during a blaze in Catlettsburg Kentucky this afternoon and died tonight. The accident occurred while residents battled flames at the home. Authorities investigated but no further details were provided.
The caravan, led by the Vali of Damascus and governors of Jaffa and Jerusalem, with large retinues, drew a large native crowd. The German squadron departed Haifa at the same time and moved toward Jaffa in a parallel course to the royal advance.
Chicago, Oct 27 Count Leopold de Leboritz of Bucharest was arrested on a $875 fraud charge after he alleged a confidence game sought to swindle him out of $6,000. He triggered arrests of Marvin Victor Henry Henshaw, L E Henshaw, and D J Hallinan as part of his suspicions. The hearing is continued to November 1.
Paris stock of details unfolds as Maitre Bard reviews the Dreyfus case history at the Court of Cassation. He cites Esterhazy, Picquart, and Henry papers while a mob chanting anti Jewish slogans is barred from entering. ruling expected on revision or annulment with tensions between civil and military authorities.
Canyon City Oregon October 27 A sheriff posse returns with news of a sharp fight between nineteen whites and five renegade Indians. George Cuttings is mortally wounded, dies near a spring after courageously aiding a companion. The posse kills all five Indians and settlers rush for more ammunition as tensions rise over horse theft claims.
From Hayti to New York with log wood, the brig Starlight grounded on Hog Sty Reef. Captain Rhodes and seven crew members survived eighteen hours in leaking open boats before being picked up by the Norwegian steamer Si mon Dumdis and landed at Baltimore. Rescued sailors include W L Rhodes captain Al Peters mate H Bendt second mate John Marley cook John Fountain Daniel Richardson Harry Gap and John Driver.
San Francisco officials report the grand jury began hearings this afternoon on the Botkin case. Assistant District Attorney Hosmer presented evidence from Chief Lees and Deve McVey as the case moves toward possible indictment for the murder of Mrs. John P. Dunning. If true bill is found the matter proceeds to trial in California courts.
Attorneys for the Bank of America faced a spring session with expectations of surprises as new arguments and strategies were anticipated in the ongoing legal proceedings. Legal observers noted potential shifts in approach and possible outcomes.
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