09 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1896
Page
1
A disparate collage of notes covers Cuban war reporting, Spanish actions, and American reactions. It contrasts insurgent advances in Cuba with Spanish resistance, discusses Cuba’s push toward Havana, and weighs future U.S. policy and defense considerations amid European tensions.
The Supreme Court holds that burden of proving sanity rests with the prosecution when insanity is pleaded. The decision could encourage abuse of the insanity plea, allowing murderers to be discharged or at large. Critics say it undermines justice and trust in courts.
A rift in Washington First Presbyterian prompts a presbytery call as Rev. Talmage seeks two Sunday sermons while assistant Rev. Allen resists. Crowded evenings and outside offers push for expanded pulpit use, elders favor Talmage’s plan amid contract disputes. Also notes filing for receiver at Singer Wheeler drug firm in Peoria.
Margaret Cobb and Peter Cobb stockholders in the North Carolina Railroad Company filed a suit in Guilford County Superior Court to invalidate the lease. Schenck & Schenck serve as attorneys. The Greensboro Patriot notes the action could hinge on whether a lease requires a unanimous stockholder vote.
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