Secretaries and Congress Clash Over Cuban Independence
Washington dispatches describe a growing rift between Congress and the White House over Cuba. Secretary Olney asserts that recognizing Cuba’s independence is an executive power, while Senators push for congressional input. The dispute risks a veto showdown as Madrid reports Spain relaxed stance till March amid mixed signals.
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Retary
Cameron
Senate
Olvey
House of Representatives
Congress
Associated Press
Madrid
Senor Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Olney
Spain
Cleveland
Cuba
Leaders on Olney pledge tests in Cuba crisis debate
The piece outlines congressional divides over Olney’s stance on Cuba and executive power. It argues Congress may override Reed if a test of endurance occurs, notes opposition in the House, cites constitutional limits on presidential foreign affairs, and records Sherman’s cautious reply and Chandler’s regret over impeachment talk.
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Olney
Congress
Senate
House
Cuba
Reed
United States
Cincinnati
Sherman
Come & Law
Views of the Conservatives on Appointments and Recognition
The piece quotes authorities sustaining that the senate can advise and consent but cannot force presidential appointment. It cites Seward on executive-only recognition, a Supreme Court note that political matters follow the responsible department, and Judge Cooley arguing recognition blends executive and legislative power and may be incomplete without Congress.
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Senate
John Smith
Wharton International Law Digest
Seward
Dayton
France
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Government
Cincinnati
Bone
Thomas M. Cooley
Cotton growers urge senators to block Cuban resolutions
A Memphis meeting of principal cotton growers and farmers forwarded a petition to Senators Harris and Bate. They ask to oppose the Cuban resolutions in the Senate, arguing war with Spain would depress cotton prices further now and for the next crop, worsened by ongoing hard times.
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Memphis
Harris and
Bate
Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Spain
Palmer Seeks Cuba Facts Ahead of Senate Action
Senator Palmer plans to introduce resolutions to obtain the seat of government of Cuba the Cuban constitution and the insurgent forces count. He predicts the president will veto recognition of Cuba and notes mob rule prevails on the island.
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Senate
Palmer
Foreign Relations Committee
Republic of
Cuba
Wedding Demands for Spending Money End in Tragedy
At a Wisconsin wedding near Boscobel Rueben Pugh paid three dollars after William Nicholson and associates demanded funds. The men drank liquor in a bet to see who could drink more, ending with Nicholson collapsing dead. In Buffalo Hugh Wagner, age 25, killed his sister Reinhold Wolfrum, her two children, and wounded another before killing himself.
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Boscobel
Wis
Rueben Pugh
Mary Backus
William Nicholson
Buffalo
N. Y
Hugh Wagner
Reinhold Wolfrum
Yes John Winston Wins First Two Live Bird Races in Chicago
John Winston of Washington Indiana, known as Yes, defeated Dr Carver in two live bird races at Watsons Burnside Park. The first race ended 45 to 44 and the second 47 to 42, with each race valued at 50 dollars per side in a six race series.
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Chicago
John Winston
Washington
Ind
Yes
Dr. Carver
Watson's Burnside Park
Boundary Dispute Escalates Over Caribbean Islands
News from Bluefields reports an open rupture between Nicaragua and Colombia over ownership of Great and Little Corn islands near Bocas del Toro. The dispute centers on maritime boundaries and island sovereignty.
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Pere’s
Mobile
Ala
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Colombia
Great
Little Corn Islands
Bocas del Toro
Spain Ramps Up War Effort In Cuba With 500000 More Troops
Madrid reports war office plans bold stroke against insurgents to prevent Cuban rally after Maceo death. Spain can mobilize up to 500000 additional troops, with arms orders abroad and active factories. Weyler to lead aggressive campaign, Azcarraga praised as capable organizer, war will not back down. Guerrilla bands terrorize Spanish garrisons as clashes continue in eastern Cuba. The AP correspondent covers celebrations for Major Cirujeda and confirms details of Maceo battle site.
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General Weyler
Foreign Office
Weyler
Cuba
Maceo
Spain
Philippines
War Department
War Office
Spanish
Azcarraga
United States
Valice
Trocha
Jose Nunez
Arona
Havana
Associated Press
Mariano
Cirujeda
Punta Brava
Chujeda
Concepcion
Castelar on US Spain relations a wary stance
Senor Castelar, famed Spanish republican, tells the Associated Press he believes US justice and maternal interests will prevent a war with Spain. He says he acts to unite Liberals and Conservatives to defend national honor and secure agreements with Canovas and Sagasta to meet outsiders' demands while guarding colonies.
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Senor Iimilio Castelar
Associated Press
Spain
United States
Senor Castelar
Canovas
Sagasta
Taylor
Canovas del Castillo
Carlisle Indians Defeat Wisconsin 18 to None in Heavy Weather
Chicago December 21 The Carlisle Indians defeated the University of Wisconsin football team by 18 to none. Carlisle’s second half touchdowns came from steady hammering at Wisconsin’s center, while Wisconsin struggled with off side penalties. Karel starred for the Badgers but failed on several punt returns. Ex Senator Spooner and President Adams attended in boxes with faculty members as crowds of 12,000 to 14,000 watched the game.
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Chicago
Carlisle Indians
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Yale
Badgers
Karel
McKinley
Spooner
Adams
Wisconsin University
Sad death of a girl in Chicago room with warrant
Mabel Tegtmeyer, 22, died after swallowing carbolic acid in a State Street room where police came with a larceny arrest warrant. A letter to a Fort Wayne contact revealed distress over the theft of dresses from a former employer. Parents named as Mr and Mrs Tegtmeyer of Williams Street, Fort Wayne. The note expressed disgrace and despair over the act. Other items note Pacific railroad funding bill scheduling, Iowa semi centennial proclamation, tin plate price talk, and vandals at Lake Ripley cottages.
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Chicago
Mabel Tegtmeyer
State Street
Gir
Miss Tegtmeyer
Williams Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Maggie Miller
Wiliams Street
Des Moines
Drake
Iowa
Failure at Des Moines Assignment Hits $100000
Des Moines Ia Dec 21 The whole implement house of Randall Selby and Gell has made an assignment The liabilities are over 100 000 with estimated assets B F Elbert was made insignee
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Moines
Randall, Selby & Gell
B. F. Elbert
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Rockford, Il
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