Call's Cuban letter outlines American prisoners' savagery
Washington hearing on Cuba features a prominent American letter describing the Cabana fortress visit near Dec 30. It portrays prisoners including Gavin and Sanguilly, the latter aging, pleading for US inquiry while Gavin's death is alleged by being tied and chopped to pieces.
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Cabanan Forties
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Charles Gavin
General Lee
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Cabanas
Sanguilly
Europe
Loud bill passes the House in second class mail dispute
Washington January seven The Loud bill to amend second class mail law passed the House by 144 to 105 after two days of debate Opponents fought the measure which would deny serial publications admission to one cent per pound rates The bill also removes sample copy privileges and dealer returns rights for unsold papers before deposits in the post office
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Washington
Resolution Calls Departments for Civil Service Information
A resolution was adopted urging departments to provide statements explaining why a prior House resolution seeking information on civil service law administration had not been answered. The text also directs separating bundles by stated United States mall sacks or bundles by cities towns and counties as the postmaster general shall direct.
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United States
Departments
House
Wool schedule discussed before Ways and Means
Judge Lawrence president of the National Wool Growers Association and Theodore Justice a Philadelphia wool dealer led debate before the Ways and Means Committee on a wool tariff schedule. Growers demand higher rates for unwashed washed and scoured wools with gradual annual increases while Justice cites data showing the Wilson law harms wool prices and consumer goods. Manufacturers of woolens expected to present next.
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Ways and Means
William Lawrence
Ohio
National Wool Growers’ Association
Theodore Justice
Philadelphia
Justice
Sherman for Secretary of State Rumors Rise in Capitol
Washington Jan 7 Gossip linking Senator Sherman to the secretaryship of state under McKinley gained new life. It is understood he received an invitation to visit McKinley at his home and may leave for Ohio soon. A formal tender of the state portfolio is expected during the visit and many in the senate believe he will accept.
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McKinley
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Major McKinley
Ohio
Senate
Mount Vernon bank gets federal charter approval
Washington on January 7 reported the comptroller of the currency has authorized the organization of the Ham National Bank at Mount Vernon Tus. The new bank will issue capital stock and begin operations under federal supervision, marking a financial expansion in the region.
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Ham National Bank
Mount Vernon
Tus
Capital
Enn
Chase Replies to Accusations in County Records Probe
Samuel B. Chase ex county recorder denies charges by Expert Accountant Marchand and County Attorney Iles. He contends legal entitlement to a 5000 salary as registrar of titles and disputes 14000 in supplies, 12000 claimed as county debt, and 29000 paid to the press bureau denying involvement. Healy differs on interpretation.
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Chicago
Samuel B. Chase
Marchand
Iles
Healy
Chase
Cook County
Recorder
Press Bureau
William Niehoff
Meadowcroft clemency case yields sixty days in jail
Chicago January 7 The Meadowcroft brothers bankers convicted of receiving deposits up to the bank's failure receive clemency from Governor Altgeld on trial judge and state attorney advice. The judge says no clemency recommendation. letters cite insolvency at the father’s death and lack of malice or improper use of funds. Bramble money burn case linked to Grant Bramble Sale of rotary engine rights to Allen syndicate of England for 3.1 million dollars. engine control extends to US Mexico and Canada.
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Meadowcroft Brothers
Altgeld
Bramble
St.Paul
Minn
Grant Bramble
Henry Francis Allen
Allen Syndicate
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United States
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France
Europe
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Tramp Otto Welder Suspected as Peoria Murder Suspect
A man giving the name Otto A. Welder is under arrest in Metroplis Illinois as a suspected match to Max Fry, sought at Peoria for fatally shooting Frank Boyle. A $500 reward has been offered for Fry's capture.
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Ills
Otto A. Welder
Max Fry
Peoria
Frank Boyle
Illinois Solons Discuss Prison Labor and Pardons
Springfield Jan 7 opening of the fortieth Illinois general assembly proceeds with routine organization. Governor Altgeld urges end to prison labor, cites savings and recommends legislation. He defends pardons record, notes per year averages, and criticizes newspaper license abuses while flagging unequal taxation on Chicago properties.
Justice as Spelt in Chicago Taxation Debate
The governor criticizes a weak labor arbitration act from 1895 and cites that since its creation the board mediated forty-one cases with thirty-eight settled. He denounces raids, improper bonds, and police corruption, and points to tax inequality where large corporations pay little while others pay their fair share, citing a sleeping car company with $60 million in property valued at only $1.56 million.
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Tnited
Administration of Justice
Canada
Fairbanks nominating sweep seals Indiana race
Indianapolis Jan 7 The Republicans have assured Charles W Fairbanks nomination for United States senator with 54 pledged supporters across senate and house caucuses. Predicted tallies show Fairbanks leading McKeen Wallace and Taylor, while Pettit may become speaker and Lane the senate secretary. Michigan’s 39th general assembly opened with Gordon reelected speaker and messages planned to be read in joint session. In Jefferson City Missouri the house elected temporary leaders Collins and Lingle as Democrats hold majorities and plan to name officers and a successor to Vest. Albany saw Governor Black urge civil service reform stressing practicality over starch and common sense.
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Charles W. Fairbanks
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Wabash
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Michigan
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Jefferson
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Missouri
George T. Collins
Scotland County
T. J. Lingle
Sedalia
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Vest
Albany
N. Y
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Colorado legislature opens with Populists and silverites in control
Denver reports the eleventh biennial Colorado legislature convened at noon with Populists and silverites seizing organization in both chambers aided by a few McKinley Republicans. In Kentucky at Harrodsburg militia and pike outlaws report no battle after a night on guard. no arrests or captures, outlaws avoid turnpike destruction when danger to themselves exists.
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Colorado
Senate
House
Igh
Harrodsburg
Pike
Banking decline warned by State Bank Commissioner
State Bank Commissioner John W. Breidenthal predicts Kansas banking institutions will decrease materially within the next two years or be cut in two. The Populists will not observe the traditional kissing of the Bible at inaugurations. A New York bill to limit building heights to 175 feet is expected. Pike county treasurer George Legg pleaded guilty to embezzling about $17,000 and received eight years. Mrs. Lease’s Wichita house sold for $600. bought for about $3,000 by J. Marsh. Ambassadors discuss treatment of Christians in the Turkish empire and easing Muslim status. Kate Dunn, 23, shot in New York by laborer Michael Minneter, who then shot himself. Prof. R. A. Morley resigns NIU presidency. J. E. Bittinger named successor.andy Ryan suspended in Kansas City for associating with Blue Cat gang. Hoke Smith leaves for Washington for cabinet dinner with President Cleveland. Madrid Epoca denies plans to supersede Weyler as Cuba’s captain general.
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Ansas
Kansas
New York
George Legg
Pike County
Lease
Wichita
Kas
J. Marsh
Idussulmans
Kate Dunn
East Twenty-sixth Street
New York City
Michael Minneter
Minneter
R. A. Morley
Northern Illinois College
Fulton
Board of Trustees
J. E. Bittinger
Andy” Ryan
No. 4 Engine Company
Kansas City
Blaine Lady Physician Praises Tallerday’s Female Tonic
Dr C M Wright of Blaine praises Tallerday’s Female Tonic as highly effective after other remedies fail. She notes two to three bottles curb pain restore appetite and strength, leading to recovery. Emmert & Burrell sell the tonic.
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C. M. Wright
Blaine, Lirs
Tallerday
Emmert & Burrell
Deyoe Surgeon Offers Cure Guarantee for Chronic Ailments
Dr Deyoe as Surgeon-in-Chief of Inter State association offers treatment for epilepsy cancer skin diseases cataract deafness and other chronic illnesses using latest science. He guarantees cures in most chronic diseases often deemed hopeless and provides free urine examination with private secure treatment and remarkable cures in neglected cases.
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Omonia
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Deyoe
University of Michigan
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