How They Like It: Cuba Tariff and Finances Spark Debate
Washington commentary on the presidents Cuban policy shows broad support with objections. Senators split on Cuba and tariff, praising some sections while criticizing others. Morgan and Tillman weigh in on Monroe Doctrine, intervention, and the message tone. Olney and others outline details on rebels, Spain, and U S interests, amid questions of mediation and revenue.
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Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
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Cleveland
Pugh
Cuba
Brice
Nelson
Step
Minnesota
Tillman
Morgan
United States
Spain
Congress
Olney
State Department
Venezuela
Jin
Dolliver
Iowa
Ways and Means
White House
Treasury Department
Livingston
Congressional views on deficits and Cuba policy
Representatives criticized the Cleveland administration's finances noting a growing revenue shortfall from June to December 1896, urging new revenue legislation. They questioned funding U S treasury notes and described Cuba as guerrilla-led with no recognized government, urging Congress to act rather than await executive guidance.
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Cannon
Minots
Committee On Appropriations
Cleveland
United States Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
United States
Cuba
Congress
Cousins of Love
Foreign Affairs Committee
Senate Opens Second Session With Dignity and Routine
Washington December 8 in the Senate the second session of the Fifty fourth Congress began with crowded galleries and formal ceremony. The President’s message was the main feature, read for nearly two hours, then adjournment. The House opened with pageantry but dull proceedings and a death announcement for ex Speaker Crisp prompting memorial resolutions and immediate adjournment.
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United States Senate
Congress
Senate
Cannon
Illinois
Payne
New York
Turner
Georgia
Crisp
Ton
Caucus Issue Comes Up in Silver Republican Rift
Washington December 8 The decision to hold a Republican caucus raised questions about inviting silver Republican Senators who bolted the St Louis platform The row hinges on whether their attendance is needed to pass a tariff bill Chandler and Quay urged notifying them while the silver Republicans debated a line of policy through the night.
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Washington
St. Louis
Chandler
Quay
Venezuela Accepts Boundary Arbitration Memorandum
State Department bulletin states Secretary Olney received a telegram from Minister Andrade at Caracas indicating Venezuela accepts the Britain United States memorandum for settling the Venezuelan boundary dispute. Caracas published the memorandum and an extra session of Congress will be convened to enact the treaty with Britain.
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Washington
Dec
State Department
Department
Venezuela
Olney
Andrade
Caracas
Crieat
Britain
United States
Chreat
Largest Landowner William Drury Dies at 86
William Drury of Mercer county Mississippi died at his New Boston home aged 86. The multi millionaire was the United States' largest landowner with holdings mainly in Illinois Nebraska Colorado and Texas. He had lived in Mercer county since 1834 and leaves no heirs except his wife. His Texas property totals about 100 sections and he recently invested a half million dollars in irrigation in Colorado.
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William Drury
Mercer County
United States
New Boston
Drury
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Illinois
Nebraska
Colorado
Texas
Naval Apprentices in Trouble at Newport
Forty apprentice boys who escaped from the naval station here Saturday were tried yesterday and sentenced to ten days in double irons. The cases of the two ringleaders were referred to the commander, who is now in Washington.
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Newport
Naval Station
Washington
Alleged Crook Escapes from Jail in Bay City
Bay City Michigan reports 17 year old William Monks fled from the county jail last evening while awaiting trial for aiding in his brother Richard’s forgery operations, Richard being arrested in New York last week.
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Bay City
Mich
William Monks
Richard
New York
A Moorish Legend About a Sultan and a Census
A Moorish tale describes a sultan who orders a census of all the stupid in his empire. The vizier lists the sovereign first, claiming his ignorance of a scheme to ship money abroad for horses. The sultan asks what if the men return. the vizier suggests erasing the sultan and placing the strangers at the head of the list.
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Mondo Pittoresque
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing Claims
Advertises Bucklen Arnica Salve touting swift aid for cuts bruises serre meera salt rheum fever sores totter chapped hands chilblains corns skin eruptions and piles. Claims money back guarantee if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by Emmert & Burrel.
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Eale
Emmert & Burrel
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Cited In Plain Dealer Item
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a Caddo Banner editor used Chamberlains cough remedy for his child’s croup when the family physician was away. Advertisers Emmert & Burrell offer 25 and 50 cent bottles. The piece also mentions rheumatism relief with Pain Balm and states Wyoming and New York female population figures.
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Caddo, Ind. Ter
Banner
Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
D. Robinson
Hartwick
N. Y
Robinson
Denison Hotel manager touts Chamberlain remedy
Major C. T. Picton of the State hotel in Dennison Texas endorses Chamberlain's colic cholera and diarrhoea remedy as an infallible cure. He uses it personally and with guests, and recommends it widely. Sold by Emmett and Burrell. Also notes millinery ads from DeJongh's offering up to date hats at various prices.
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State
Dennison
Texas
Chamberlain
Major Picton
Emmett & Burrell
DeJongh
Association of
Kapert
Devos
University of Michigan
Europe
United States
Sacramento Ave
Chicago, al
Dressmaking and Home Sewing by Miss Tillie Banner
Miss Tillie Banner offers dressmaking services in her home or at clients' homes at 231 Clay Street near Green Street. Also advertised are Homeseekers Excursions by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and Chicago Great Western railways with multiple November dates offering reduced round trip fares to many western and southwestern destinations.
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Green St
Miss Tillie Banner
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Chicago Great Western Railway
Maple Leaf
Brewster Rouge
Special Photo Notice at Smith's Studio City
Special arrangements to finish photographic work this season include hiring an extra finisher and renting sunlit quarters to print all day. The studio will operate with six experts and print at least twice as many photos as in prior years. Coupons for Crystal type photos should call early.
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