House Majority Propounds War Powers Report in Cuba Crisis
Washington reports a 322 to 19 vote on adopting the Foreign Affairs Committee majority report. The document cites Cuban war horrors, Spanish brutality, U S costs, and the Maine explosion, urging presidential use of forces to secure peace and independent government for Cuba. The Senate plans lengthy speeches before acting.
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Washington
Foreign Affairs Committees
Adamson
Griggs
Howard
Lester
Lewis
Brantley
Maddox
Georgia
Bankhead
Brewer
Clayton
Taylor
Alabama
Cox
Tennessee
Elliot
Straight
South Carolina
Johnson
Indiana
Boutelie
Maine
Loud
California
Simpson
Kansas
Cuba
United States
Island
Senate
Local notes and developments in Cuba and nearby towns
Reports cover illness and visits of residents, construction on hotels and additions, church work and egg sales, horses and poultry, civic meetings and delegate selections, plus town improvements and local commerce updates across Cuba and surrounding communities.
Barton Family Tragedy Marks Bohemian Immigrant Deaths
April 5 1898 infant Leanora Barton daughter of Fred and Anna Barton aged 7 months 21 days died followed by Anna Barton mother of the child dying April 6 aged 22 years 11 months born Bohemia May 6 1876 came to the U S in 1878 and settled near the city. Interment with her babe at Kopsa burying ground. Fred Barton thanks friends for sympathy and aid. Also notices a Belleville teachers associations program with music current events debate and school topics scheduled for next Saturday the 16th.
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Leanora Barton
Fred
Anna Barton
Barton
Bohemia
United States
Fred Barton
Kopsa
Teachers’ Associations
Teachers” Association
Belleville
Sweet Afton
George H. Litsin
Spring Awakening Notices and Local Happenings
The piece notes spring planting nears as corn farming begins with A N Smith leading in husking and planting. Farmington township grows with Mrs Dannefer and family moving in. Orvin Stillis builds a new house on inherited land. Mr and Mrs E Moore visit from Natka to Yairview. Mr and Mrs McNiel visit Eureka residents Shideler. Zev Tremaine delivers a sermon to a attentive audience. An oyster supper for about twenty five local youths at the Ingham home.
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A. N. Smith
Farmington Township
Dannefer
Orvin Stillis
E Moore
Natka
Yairview Township
Haddam Ballot Confusion Yields Mixed City Result
After the battle seventeen votes were cast at Haddam city election. The Courtland mayor proclaimed a city election date error but found it too late to fix. Old officers likely hold over. Republic City elected Mayor 8. P. Rockhold Police Judge I. W. Craft Clerk F. Z. Stover Street Commissioner J. M. Baxter and councilmen J. W. Goodrich 8. W. Jones D. A. Throop J. E. Myers J. I. Frost.
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Haddam City
Courtland
Republic City
8. P. Rockhold
I. W. Craft
F. Z. Stover
J. M. Baxter
J. A. Abbot
J- W. Goodrich
Obituary and Local Notices From Cuba Area
Gustav Fusholler, aged 65, died at his residence near Cuba. Born in Prussia in 1832, he settled near Cuba around 1873 and was a respected citizen. Funeral held at Clyde on the lith, burial in Roman Catholic Cemetery. Ball announced by Cuba Odd Fellows for the 126th year with social notes and ads follow. Local real estate and business notices include two lots for 250, farm for sale, and Barnett’s ads for clothing and hardware. A photo gallery ad promotes Sherman’s studio for affordable portraits.
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W. Sontag
Cuba
Gustav Fusholler
Mr. Fusholler
Prussia
United States
Father Dragoon
Clyde
Burlington Time Card Summary
Train schedule details list Burlington lines with No 90 passenger No 83 westbound No 1 2B freight daily except Sunday times 11.20 a m 7 85 p m freight No 126 east except Monday Wednesday Sunday 11.20 p m No 128 Wednesday Sunday only at 8 p m
For Sale Blacksmith Tools Cheap at This Office
A first class set of Blacksmith tools is offered for sale cheap. Enquire of C. W. Sense or at this office for details.
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J. _J. Shimek
Fair Maid
Shermans Photograph Gallery
C. W. Sense
Barnett's ad touts blankets and Klondike novelty sale
An old classified item promotes Barnett's store offering blankets from 50 cents. It urges shoppers not to go to Klondike but to Barnett's for "gold dust" and Beants a package, hinting at bargain indulgence.
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Barnett’s
Klondike
Barnetts
Notice to Farmers About Hog and Cattle Purchases
J A Jones seeks to buy all hogs and fat cattle at the highest market price. He is said to be on the street daily.
We Sell at the Lowest Margin Possible and As We Buy
A brief note notes selling at the lowest margin possible and buying at similarly aggressive terms. It emphasizes price competitiveness and value for customers.
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HOUSE
J. J. Shimek
Best
Burlington
Haworth
J. A. Graham
Ben’ Wilson
H. E. Ingham
City Hotel
Hotel de Richand
Carl Eberhardt
Baptist Church
Eastre 1
E. Hamard
Sagon
Nellie Allison
Mare
McDonald
Jos Makalous
L. B. Tremain
Areka
America
Tee
Flelong
Court House
Mill'creek
W. H. Willoughby
Jane Smith
John Hardin
Ers
Frank Roadruck
Yardé
Dame Nature
Hubby
John Shidler
The
Advocate
George Terpenning
W.T. Howard
P.M. Howard
Elk Creek Township
Calderhead
John Kuchera
G. G. Nutter
V. Kess
W. R. Zook
Anton Dostal
Frank Doupnék
A. L. Singleton
John Kes
C. Hall
Frank Slopansky
J. A. Davidson
Martin Wiruth
T.A. Kohout
Frank Koetytek
de Richland
Frank Kusy
Stone
Whilerank Kodytek
Martin’ Wiruth
J. A. David- 500
John Brown
W. Karney
Jacgestertton
Rotherton
John Kess
Cun
Eorror
J. £. Baird
John
Kes
Woodens Patent Spray
Wooden
Hofler
James Trimble
Walter Cox
Roy, Murray
Bob Cleveland
William Kenson
C. K. Costolo
Mr. Cartlow
John Pentica
Sayepitis
John’s
Moon
Ger
E.J. Yarnall
Sherman’s Art
Fairview
Tom
Smith
Odd Fellows
Charlie Stepanek
Barnett
Rnett
Frank Veh
J.B. Dean
Willery Salésio
Republic
Adjoining Counties
Gay
Shermans Photo. Co
Carl. Eberhardt
Eberhardt
E. O. Fits
Wa Mi Northup
Poe
Ungren
Iwelungren
John Vich
Gorne West
Ae “Leal
Ss. Bast
Jacob
O To
Our
Frank Barnett
C.I Prebile
Frank Sacer
Kan
Munson
Mungon Typewriter Co
West
Lake
Chicago
Tinois
Ignac Prymek
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