Senate Session Delivers on Sunday Pledge and Harbors Debate
In Washington the Senate met Sunday to push appropriation bills amid a crowded gallery. Senators Morill Hoar Sherman and Palmer attended as debates touched on Sunday rest, electric conduits and seal fisheries with Pettigrew and Morgan weighing in on Alaska and the Paris award. Four days remain for the Fifty fourth congress to finish work, with naval and DC appropriations likely to spark debate while fortifications and deficiency bills move ahead. The Capitol press notes receptions for visiting officials at Shoreham and various arrivals including Fairbanks and the Indiana senator elect, as GOP clubs open headquarters at 1319 F Street.
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Alaska
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Paris Court of Arbitration
Paris Tribunal
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Chicago
David T. Littler
Springfield
Ills
Fairbanks
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National League of Republican Clubs
F Street
Senate and House Doings Move Legislation Forward
Washington march 1 the senate devoted the day to the post office bill and sundry civil measures. Dubois Idaho warned his former party allies that silver republicans would not back them while clinging to the gold standard. The post office appropriation passed after key amendments failed. The sundry civil bill carried 381 million and included the forest reserve provision. In the house the anti scalping bill for interstate commerce passed 142 to 51 after filibuster tactics failed. The measure imposes ticket sale rules and penalties for forgers and unauthorized sellers.
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New Orleans
Crowds Converge on Capital For Inaugural Event
Thousands arrive daily in Washington for the capital gathering ahead of the inauguration. Governor Tanner and his fitness staff have reached the city as part of the notable arrivals.
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Tanner
Vice President Honored by Senate Members in Washington
The Senate presented Vice President Stevenson with a silver table service engraved to honor his term 1893-1897. A parchment address signed by 85 of 90 senators accompanied the gift. Hoar, Cullom, and Blackburn spoke briefly as Stevenson expressed gratitude and praised the Senate as a full equal to its predecessors.
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Senate records show Olney briefed Sherman on Sanguilly release
Washington March 1 informes reveal Secretary Olney kept Senator Sherman informed of General Julio Sanguilly’s pending release. Sherman, bound by honor, spoke nothing. Olney’s Feb 17 note predicted cable orders from Madrid and narrow legal steps before pardon, then De Lome’s Feb 24 letter required withdrawal of the appeal before pardon.
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Washington DAR congress adjourns after dramatic end
The continental congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution adjourned sine die after a week of sessions in Washington. First vice president general Mrs A G Brackett, who presided over the finale, fainted under the strain as she struck the gavel and adjourned. She was placed in a carriage and taken home.
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Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution
A. G. Brackett
Congress
Dinner honoring General and Mrs Alger in Washington
Secretary and Mrs Lamont hosted a dinner Saturday night in honor of General and Mrs Alger. The guest list included other cabinet officers and representatives of the senate and navy. A reception followed for all army officers on active duty in Washington. General Alger met with President Cleveland and several cabinet officers during the day.
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General Loan and Trust Company Fails in Des Moines
A press report from Des Moines says the Security Loan and Trust company failed. The company that failed was the General Loan and Trust company. The manager resigned three years ago, and since then affairs have been in settlement.
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General Loan and Trust Company
Sanguilly Safe After Cuba Release Thanks to Consul General Lee
Sanguilly arrived from Havana aboard the Mascotte and praised Consul General Fitzhugh Lee as noble and deserving of credit for his release after two years of confinement. His wife joined in praise, calling Lee the best of men and thanking the United States for Key West support and “glorious” national aid.
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Mascotte
Fitzhugh Lee
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Maceo
Weyler
Spain
Sanguilly
Washington
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Lee
Cuban Affairs and Cuba Libre Cheers Dominant in Report
Madrid correspondent Morote recounts Cuban cause as just and Spaniards’ reforms as doomed, condemning Weyler’s ruinous conduct. A crowd at the wharf hailed Sanguilly and Lee, while Consul General Lee’s son journeys to Washington. Passengers on Mascotte include Eva Adair de Rodriguez and Buhi gas Dalman.
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Madrid
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Spain
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Sanguilly
Julio Sanguilly
Viva
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el Palaco
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Key West
Washington
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Puerto Principe
Buhigas Dalman
Tampa
McKinley to Leave Canton in Presidential Train Escort
Canton, March 1. Preparations for President-elect McKinley's departure tonight prioritize his comfort. A large turnout including the Canton Troop bands and old soldiers will meet at city hall to escort the party to the train. The train at Alliance yards will comprise seven cars with Major McKinley's private car and four other private or Pullman cars plus a dining and baggage car.
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Pennsylvania Hines
Second annual State Normal oratorical contest winner
Bloomington Ills March 1 The second annual oratorical contest at the State Normal school was held Saturday in Normal. Chester M Echols of Mcleansboro won first with Des tiny of Religion. Prize is 100 dollars and a gold medal. Albert B Wolfe of Normal was second and Walter F Pike of Normal third.
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State Normal School
Normal
Chester M. Echols
Mcleansboro
Schinneer Wins the Six Day Bike Race at Madison Square Garden
Fred Schinneer of Germany won the world long distance six day race at Madison Square Garden. Over 20,000 fans witnessed the event as competitors logged grueling miles. Final scores: Schinneer 1,788 miles 4 laps. Miller 1,764 miles 1 lap. Aslinger 1,727 miles. Lawson 1,707 miles 1 lap. Hansen 1,603 miles 3 laps.
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Lawson
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Chicago colonel Newcombe settles with bank receivers
Chicago March 1 George Schneider president of the defunct National Bank of Illinois has settled with Controller Eckels and Receiver McKeon by voluntary delivery of most of his fortune to secure exemption from liability as a bank stockholder. He deposited 200000 as a guarantee fund two months ago and has assumed 1000000 in debts of his sons in law Robert Berger and G A Weiss. He owes the bank less than 100000 on indorsements. After settling his share of Dreyer indebtedness he will be left almost penniless but honorably renowned.
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Chicago
George Schneider
National Bank of Illinois
Eckels
McKeon
Robert Berger
G. A. Weiss
Dreyer
Arrest warrant issued for ex treasurer Bartley in embezzlement
A Lincoln report states at noon Saturday a warrant for ex treasurer J. B. Bartley was sworn by Attorney General Smythe and handed to Sheriff Trompen for service. Fourteen counts accuse Bartley of embezzling state funds totaling 537,762.93 dollars. Bartley surrendered.
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Bryan Speaks on Free Coinage in New York Visit
The Bimetallic League of New York hosted an informal luncheon for William Jennings Bryan at the Hotel Bartholdi on Saturday. About thirty attended before he spoke briefly, then he gave a lecture on Free Coinage at Carnegie Music Hall to about 1,000 listeners that night.
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Bimetallic League
New York City
William Jennings Bryan
Bartholdi
Carnerie Music Hall
Willoughby Hill & Co Closes as Sheriff Seizes Assets
Willoughby Hill & Co of Chicago has been placed in sheriff's hands and closed. Assets total 150000 dollars, including the clothing house, all departments, the Boston Oyster House, and the Peacock Annex restaurant. Liabilities are 198859.29 dollars.
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Chicago
Boston Oyster House
Peacock Annex
Oklahoma legislature passes segregation school bill
The Oklahoma legislature has enacted a bill making it a crime for white and colored children to attend the same school or participate in school matters together, signaling legal segregation policy.
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Oklahoma
Major Hoyt Sherman backs action to protect Americans in Cuba
Telegrams report Hoyt Sherman says the secretary of state favors immediate measures to protect U S citizens in Cuba and to dispatch a battleship. Madrid papers attack U S concessions to Spain, particularly Sanguilly pardon. Also noted: New Mexico tax exemptions for five years for beet sugar factories woolen mills smelters refineries.
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John Sherman
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Madrid
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Spain
Sanguilly
New Mexico
Walter A. Wood Harvester
London
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Safe Harbor
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Bethel
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Wilhelm
W. C. Bremerman
Iowa
Tillie Anderson
Cleveland
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Merchants’ Retail Board of Trade
New York
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