Senators Talked What Starts the Verbal Bombardment
Washington December 17. The senate session featured a dramatic debate among leading figures such as Sherman Frye Teller Gorman West Aldrich Platt Mitchell Chandler Hale and Allen. They clashed over the Dingley bill tariff policy and national finance as the chamber voiced sharp views on President Cleveland McKinley and the silver issue. The Dingley bill was effectively declared dead with no effort to bring it to passage and the senate adjourned after executive session.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Sherman
Frye
Teller
Gorman
West
Aldrich
Platt
Mitchell
Oregon
Chandler
Hale
Allen
McKinley
Bryan
Cleveland
Vest
Ohio
Pratt
Finance Committee
House
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
Senate Committee Debates Cuban Independence Declaration
The senate foreign relations committee took no vote on Cuban propositions but signals favored a simple declaration of independence. Members seek more accurate data and weigh potential consequences, with a sub committee to interview Secretary Onafy about available information and views on a formal declaration.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Friends
Congress
Sherman
Cameron
Turple
State Department
Onley
Alleged Silver Duty Scheme Denied by Ways and Means
Washington December 17 members of the house ways and means committee deny reports of an elaborate scheme for a duty on silver in the new tariff bill. They call the tales fiction and say no such proposal exists in the measure. The committee insists the tariff plan remains under review and is not finalized.
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Teller
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Bimetallic Union Plans Broad Reforms and Education Drive
Washington December 17 The executive committee of the Bimetallic Union met to revise the constitution and by laws to broaden and systematize the organization. Changes may include state and county bodies as the group consults with silver leaders in Congress. Some members advocate educating business men about the movement.
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Wrshington
The
Bimetallic Union
Congress
Wool Growers back extra session to pass tariff bill
Washington December 17 The National Wool Growers association at its meeting here yesterday unanimously adopted a resolution stating the association favors an extra session of Congress as soon as practicable after March 4 1897 and asks Congress to enact the wool tariff bill agreed upon. The association declares that nothing less will satisfy the wool growers of the United States or fulfill the promise of ample protection for the wool industry as sanctioned by the votes of the people in November 1896.
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Washington
National Wool Growers
Congress
United States
Coxey Returns to Seek Action on Roads and Bonds
Washington December 17 General J B Coxey leader of the commonweal army arrived in Washington to press for congressional action on his proposals. He met with House Banking Committee chairman Walker and filed details of his financial schemes including demonetization of gold and silver government ownership of public works the income tax and public salaries tied to the wheat price.
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Washington
J. 8. Coxey
Commonweal Army
Walker
House Banking Committee
Pension rulings cite Reynolds on desertion and pensions
Washington reports several important Interior Department rulings by Assistant Secretary Reynolds on administration of pension laws. One decision states that desertion from the regular army after an enlistment following service and honorable discharge from the rebellion does not bar a pension under the act of June 27.
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Washington
Reynolds
Veterans Right of Way Bill Introduced in Senate
Washington December 17 Mitchell of Oregon has introduced a bill in the Senate granting preference in civil office appointments to all honorably discharged veterans who served ninety days or more in the Civil War or any Indian war.
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Washington
Mitchell
Oregon
Senate
Notorious steamship Tuavurada sails Palermo to Gibraltar
Washington reports officials pleased as the steamship Tuavurada sails directly from Palermo to Gibraltar avoiding Valencia harbor, easing fears of potential international trouble. Dee Washington notes the direct voyage reduces tensions and aligns with maritime protocol.
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Washington
Dee
Palermo
Gibraltar
Valencia
Patriotic League of America Formed to Challenge Britain
The Patriotic League of America was organized to rekindle patriotism across the American continent. It aims to support Canadian and Cuban independence and pursue actions to embarrass Great Britain. Many leaders are prominent Irishmen. A resolution opposes a permanent arbitration tribunal between the United States and Britain.
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New York
Patriotic League of America
Canada
Cuba
Great Britain
Iungland
Steel rail pool talks continue with major manufacturers
Representatives of leading steel rail makers met yesterday at the Holland House to discuss pool matters, continuing Tuesday’s discussions. All large pool members were present, but no agreement was reached.
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New York
Holland House
Tragic Fire Claims Life Of Youth In London Ohio
A house fire in London Ohio yesterday morning killed a 11 year old boy named Johnson who was trapped when the roof collapsed. Luther Johnson awoke to find the blaze and alerted his family who escaped with minor injuries. The victim, subject to heart failure, was found four hours later as a charred body.
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London
Luther Johnson
Johnson
Envelopes Used to Collect Bad Bills Ordered Destroyed
Assistant Attorney General Thomas of the post office department orders destruction of the black envelope marked with white ink used by agencies to collect bad bills. This action targets a specific fraud method and prohibits its future use. The ruling directs postal authorities to discard all such envelopes to curb collection abuses.
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Washington
Thomas
Post Office Department
Cantillon Takes Dubuque Manager Post Next Season
Dubuque Iowa December 17 Joe Cantillon former Western League umpire staff member last season signed to manage the Dubuque club of the Western Association for the upcoming season.
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Dubuque, Ja
Joe Cantillon
Dubuque
Western Association
Federation of Labor delegates press reform and arbitration
Cincinnati report from December describes the Federation of Labor convention endorsing union labels inviting inspection at breweries and other workplaces. British delegates Woods and Mallinson spoke, McNeill of Boston replied, and a resolution praised the arbitration bill while urging labor influence to pass it. A separate measure condemns federal courts for rulings in labor cases and seeks limited court jurisdiction.
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Cincinnati
Federation of Labor
Woods and Mallinson
Clarke
George W. McNeill
Boston
Woods
Mallinson
James O’connell
Malinson
British Congress of Labor
New York Brewers’ Union
Committee On
Journeymen Tailors’ Union
United Garment’ Workers
Congress
Horse Shoers’ Union
National
Harness Makers’ Union
Carriage and Wagon Workers’ International Union
American Federation of Labor
Executiive Council
Resolution Adopted With Nine Dissenting Votes
The committee on resolutions approved a measure praising the Cuban rebels and urging US recognition of their belligerent rights, while some called to censure the president. Andrew Furnseth opposed, arguing war with Spain would widen conflict and harm labor. The resolution passed 60 to 9. Officers to be elected tomorrow at 2:30 pm. Weisman urged pardoning Bergman. proposal adopted for clemency and mailing copies to Pennsylvania unions. Adjourned: Cuban concert controversy in St. Louis noted. Milwaukee item reports railway executive move effective Jan 4.
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Committee On Resolutions
American Federation of Labor In
National Convention
Cuba
France
Congress
Spain
United States
Weisman
Trades Unions of
Western Pennsylvania
Alexander Bergman
H. C. Munck
Carnegie Iron Works
Bergman
Board of Pardons of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Hamilton hints at early accord to halt Turkish misgovernment
London December 17 Lord George Hamilton secretary of State for India told a public meeting that powers may soon agree to stop Turkish misrule. He spoke at a London gathering signaling future joint action to address the Ottoman governance issue.
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London
Lord George Hamilton
India
Father and Daughter Murdered on Roadside Near Porking
Travelers found an old man and a young girl dead beside a covered wagon after an axe attack. The victims were believed to be father and daughter traveling from the east to trade. A lynch mob reportedly dragged a Black man named Clemens into the woods. Sheriff Painter was urged to intervene. The murdered man’s name was said to be David Boyd, though the source is uncertain.
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Guthrit
T. T. Dee
Porking
Langston
Clemens
Painter
Three Little Ones Cremated In Porter's House Fire
In Gallipolis Ohio the Porter home burned after William Stevens tried drying giant powder near a fireplace. His wife died from burns and Stevens perished. He rescued his three children who perished in the blaze and the house and belongings were consumed.
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Gallipella
Porter
William Stevens
Stevens
Six Miners Die Believed Buried in Silver Mine
In Red Cliff Colorado on December 17 a blast in the Holy Cross mine tunnel caused a fall of earth trapping six men. Rescue efforts proceed as officials search for survivors with uncertain outcome.
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Red Cliff
Colo
Holy Cross
Reception to the Governor Elect in Madison Wisconsin
Governor Fleet and Mrs Edward Scofield were formally introduced to Madison society at a 4 to 6 pm reception hosted by Mrs Upham at the executive mansion. The event marked the incoming administration as they prepare to move into the Wisconsin white house for at least two years. Guests included prominent Madison ladies on Mrs Upham’s calling list.
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Madison
Wis
Governor-Fleet
Edward Scofield
Upham
Executive Mansion
Wisconsin
White House
Boiled to Death in Home Made Turkish Bath
Carl Schepke a Wisconsin Central railway employee was boiled to death in a homemade Turkish bath at his home in Stevens Point Wisconsin. He was rubbed with turpentine wrapped in woolen blankets and spontaneous combustion ignited the blankets. He was placed in a barrel of hot water and clover blossoms for cure but died when the cover was removed.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Carl Schepke
Wisconsin Central Railway
Three-masted schooner Ulrica wrecked on Nantasket Beach
Hull Massachusetts December 17 The schooner Ulrica sailing from Hillsboro New Brunswick to Hoboken New Jersey with plaster rock was totally wrecked on Nantasket Beach just before noon yesterday. Captain John Patterson and six crewmen were rescued exhausted after a terrible ordeal. Life savers saved their lives but that was all.
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Hull
Mass
Hillsboro
N. B
Hoboken
N. J
Nantasket Beach Juart
John Patterson
Retail Coal Dealers Session in Madison Wisconsin
Retail Coal Dealers in Council Madison Wisconsin December 17 report about 100 members in town for a Wisconsin and Illinois meeting. The group claims to aim at preventing wholesalers from cutting into the retail coal trade while denying a price-boosting motive.
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Retail Coal Dealers In Council
Madison
Wis
Asperation of
Wisconsin
Iinois
President and party hunt ducks at South Island
Georgetown S C Dec 17 The president and party hunted ducks on the southern extremity of South Island. They collected 100 birds with the president himself downing 61. Cleveland joined a deer drive but no shots were taken due to high water.
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Georgetown
S. C
South Island
Cleveland
Hull man Frank Sinjer jailed for illegal fishing
Stevens Point Wis Dec 17 Frank Sinjer of Hull pleaded guilty before Justice Park to using nets in the Plover river and was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail.
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Stevens Point
Wis
Frank Sinjer
Hull
Justice Park
Indictments Filed Against Late First National Bank Officers
Helena Mont Dec 17 The United States grand jury returned four indictments against officers of the late First National Bank. They are charged with a wide range of bank crimes. Vice President E D Edgerton has already been arrested.
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Helena
Mont
United States Grand Jury
First National Bank
E. D. Edgerton
Insurance Suits by Wholesale Milwaukee Dec 17
The Wisconsin Odd Fellows Mutual Insurance company has begun suits against members who defaulted on policies to recover an aggregate of $100,000. A heavy death rate caused members to refuse paying assessments.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin Odd Fellows’ Mutual Insurance Company
Cuban Sympathy at Chicago Mass Meeting Planned
Chicago Cuban committee at the Y M C A League club yesterday discussed calling a Chicago mass meeting to express Indignation at the death of Maceo. The plan aims to mobilize public support and display unity with Cuban efforts.
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Chicago
Maceo
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John Ball
Friends OF Cuba
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Senor
Ramon Aquabello
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Burton Johnson
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J. C. Mackinnon
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Freeport
A.w.ford & Son, the Jewelers
Staver & Co
Stephenson Street
RED Cross
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Dowagiac
Mich
Fineat
Ackett & Philhower
N. Goldsmith’s. Sons
Illinois
Ill
James A. Egleston
Warren D. Scott
Scott
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Star Clothing Store
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