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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1899
Page
4
A sprawling report discusses Cuba’s debt situation and anticipated Spanish costs, citing American plans to fund relief for the city. It notes potential grants to cover customs refunds, hotel and sanitation expenditures, and efforts to stabilize finances amid unrest. The text references U. S. Commission activity and a projected transfer of funds to support rebuilding and relief efforts in Havana.
The article notes a congressman has focused on tariff issues and helped craft the current lumber schedule. Representative Hussell of Connecticut is mentioned as another possible appointee, currently unengaged on the Ways and Means Committee, and seen as well qualified for the position to please industry representatives.
The National Association of Manufacturers begins its fourth annual convention in Cincinnati Ohio with a reception at Odd Fellows Hall. President of the United States is expected to attend January 26 as discussions focus on expansion and its impact on industry.
Chicago reports from Washington that Aguinaldo faces a difficult path as Cebu and Malolos hold to resistance. Manila dispatches note mixed reactions among his cabinet and fears of civil unrest in the interior of Luzon while natives murder officials and lack of punishment deepens turmoil.
A Washington dispatch reports the Anglo American joint high commission vacancy after Mr. Dingrey’s death may be filled soon. Representative Tawney of Minnesota emerges as a leading candidate, backed by a case from the lumber industry, with ties to Ways and Means and knowledge of the lumber sector.
Governor Parheen Phew Oakland, a longtime figure in Californian politics, died peacefully after a period of illness. He served as lieutenant governor and state governor and was known for his leadership in political and social arenas. His wife, a noted figure in cultural circles, survives him.
Judge Woodbury of Bethel, noted for framing the first prohibitory liquor law by the Maine legislature, is reported dead at his Bethel home at age 81. The incident occurred Jan 24, with local officials confirming the death.
The attorney general says the Havana sewer contract is not an immediate necessity and would cost the city $41,000,000 funded by municipal bonds. He recommends no action beyond fact gathering by the military governor of Cuba while Havana remains under military administration.
Washington reports indicate Ma yhen of the Cuban postal commission has filed a preliminary report to the postmaster general while other Cuban tour members stay to inspect island offices. About two dozen offices are described as large. roughly half are in good condition. The plan aims to assign American postmasters to major offices while retaining Spanish incumbents as subordinates. In other notes, sailors aboard the Philadelphia mutiny and shore-leave dispute afflicts Cal harbor. Commodore Philip to receive dual jeweled swords. Cuban commissioners in New York seek US action on army payments with Havana awaiting Cuban assembly.
The British steamer Bernard Hall under Captain Hartlett reports a fire in its hold shortly after leaving Galveston on December 81. Steam was injected for twelve hours to extinguish the blaze.
A fragmentary court item lists Clinton and Clark with seal and deputy clerk, plus attorney William Fr. Carroll representing the plain. The terse entry names officials and the attorney in a procedural notice, suggesting a docket or filing line from a historical court record.
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