Congress Rates a 50 Million Defense Fight
Washington reports five key events shaping U S Spain ties. Cannon introduces a $50,000,000 emergency appropriation for public defense while Spain withdraws objections to continued U S action. Ferns and Montgomery considered for Cuba supplies. London traders eye war prospects amid tension. France signals backing Spain financially as market moves on London Stock Exchange.
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France
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London Stock Exchange
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Congress
Drift of War Navy Debate Shapes Defense Plans
The article reports on Cannon's $50,000,000 defense appropriation and the push to build ships and armaments. It notes consul General Lee's recall rumors, Madrid cables, and Washington responses, with emphasis on emergency funds, limited naval purchases, and greater Army needs including ammunition and arms production.
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Senor du Bose
Madrid
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Senor Gullen
Woodford
United States
Washington
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Spain and United States clash over relief ships to Cuba
Reports describe Spain protesting Washington’s dispatch of relief vessels to Matanzas and Havana. President McKinley’s stance kept Lee from leaving, Spain's cabinet resigned over misapprehension. Dispatches note the Fern will transport supplies to Cuba, Montgomery to replace it as a transport oriented cruiser, and Havana’s social scene shows lively public sentiment.
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McKinley
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Spain
Madrid
Senor Guilon
Washington
Matanzas
Agua
la Correspondencia
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Fern
Cuba
Montgomery
Havana
Boutelle Proposes 50 Million Credit for Emergencies
Washington March Representative Boutelle chairman of the house naval committee states after White House talks that Congress should authorize a general credit of 50 million dollars for the president to meet any emergencies. He notes conferences with the president and top officials and says action aims to show unity and support for national dignity.
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Cannon and Myself
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Appropriations Committee
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William T. Hodson
Hitt
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Alleged Reason for Spain's Recall Suggestion of Gen Lee
The article reports that Spain proposed recalling General Lee based on a misreading of a newspaper report. It claimed Lee told a correspondent that Spanish authorities caused the Maine disaster, prompting Spain’s prime minister to approach Minister Woodford with the recall idea. The note notes the misattribution and Spain’s quick realization of the error.
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March
Arms and Spanish tensions loom in global notes
A London to New York cablegram frames the United States Spain strain as the era’s gravest international worry. The Armstrongs’ shipbuilding ties to Spain since 1886, their cruiser stock, and French finance inquiries shape speculation on possible sales and government dealings amid cautious embassy silence.
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French financiers eye Spain as war risk and money source
The article suggests no definite plan is set for Spain’s fate. French interests fear war, while Spanish options hinge on financial distress. Armstrong cruisers are noted as the best armed ships in naval circles.
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London Editors Weigh Spain US War Position
Times editors blame Spain’s foreign office for Lee incident indelicacy and call McKinley firm and vigilant. Daily News foresees war outcome with Britain’s role minimal, while Daily Mail notes European stock reaction and French sympathy for Spain. Paris bureau cites stock fall and France wanting to curb US power.
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London Stock Exchange alarm over Cuban crisis and war fears
London traders faced semi panic as Cuban crisis and Russia fears, plus near settlement, unsettled markets. New York selling and Spain’s stance sharpened the scare. Spanish securities were flat. Meanwhile crews for Spanish torpedo boats Osada and Andez arrived to be armed at Ferrol before sailing to Cuba.
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Abbreviated Telegrams From Early 1900s News
Brief round up of scattered incidents including Luetgert’s prison number 4069 in Joliet, 91 year old Deacon Kaldanen’s death, 13 dead in Grand Rapids, Australian bush fires, Chicago Labor resolutions for city ownership of streetcars, Mayor Albert found dead in Springfield, Governor Tanner visiting from New York, Vicksburg boat bought for St. Louis naval reserves, child’s body found in Rock River box, Miss Htta Leary arrested for rifling Chicago mail, eight men jailed in Menasha brewery burglary, a boy riding a bicycle with five chickens in Waupaca, death of 10 year old John Blanson in Superior, ex-convict Joseph Bull kidnapping in Chicago, Harmsworth Bros order for white paper worth 3.75 million, coal vein found in Ingham township, McKinley likely to buy ships for U S Navy.
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Valentine Blickhahn
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London Daily Mail
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McKinley
United States
Corn 10 Be Boomed at Paris Exhibit Proposal
A American Maize Propaganda committee led by Col. Clark S. Carr and W. Snow pushes for a Paris exposition display of corn and agricultural resources. They seek a $525,000 Paris exhibit appropriation and a separate allocation to showcase US agricultural resources beyond departmental work. The effort aims to elevate American farming’s profile at the 1900 Paris fair.
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Senate Appropriations
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Snow
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Nebraska Rail Rates Strike Down by Supreme Court
The Nebraska maximum freight rates were ruled unconstitutional not for state power but for being too low. Justice Harlan notes rates reduced rail profitability, and the court frames that fair value of highway property must guide reasonable charges, balancing carrier return with public service value.
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Nebraska
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Harlan
Spra kee and Bailey clash over DOL delay on DC bill
In Washington on March Bailey demanded more time for talks on two additional artillery regiments. A filibuster followed the DC bill with roll calls for two hours until the speaker moved to restore order. The clash disrupted proceedings as Bailey faced rebuke.
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March &Bailey
District of Columbia
Louisiana juror protest case cited by judge refusal
Washington March 8 Attorney General Griggs transmitted to the senate the reply of Judge Charles Parlange and U S attorney J Ward Gurley to citizen protests over alleged constitutional violations for banning colored men from juries. Parlange states the juror was excused by consent of counsel on both sides, not due to color, and practice in the court follows this.
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Griggs
Senate
Chas. Parlange
United States
J. Ward Gurley
Louisiana
Parlange
Telegram on shipments marked care of consul general
Consul General Lee reports from Havana that consignments marked care of consul general were sent to private parties. A box recently arrived marked in that way contained jewelry and bric-a-brac. The custom house should collect duties on such shipments and the steamer must demand freight.
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Washington
State Department
Lee
Havana
Get Cuba into the House National Independence Resolution
Washington reports say Sayres of Texas and fellow Democrats would vote for any measures to protect the country and uphold its dignity in the looming war. Norton of Ohio introduced a joint resolution to recognize Cuba’s independence, referred to rules for consideration next Thursday and Friday.
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Norton
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House
Committee On Rules
Republic of
Cuba
What Will John Bull Do Editorial Amid Far East Tensions
London and Springfield dispatches reflect global anxiety over Russia’s moves in China and Britain’s possible response. Editorials in The Daily Chronicle and the Standard question England’s course, Britain’s leadership, and Japan’s role as crisis deepens. meanwhile local items note legal actions, civic appointments, and labor disputes across Illinois and Indiana.
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Far East
Daily Chronicle
Lord Salisbury
Russia
China
England
Japan
Great Britain
Canada Will Shut Yukon Until Rail Link Built
Ottawa responds to U S Senate act by pledging to close the Yukon to American miners and seal the region off until a railway from a British Columbia ocean port reaches the area. The Globe cites Canadian ministers aiming to assert treaty rights and deny duty free transshipment terms.
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Dyea
Skaguay
United States
United States Senate
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Washington
British Columbia
Unending Coal Trouble Sparks New Miners Strike
In St Louis reports warn of another Illinois coal miners strike after Big Muddy Coal of Cartersville cuts wages by 6 cents below Springfield scale, 38 cents per ton, for one year from April 1. Other companies fear similar cuts, citing shipping distance and local conditions as reasons.
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Big Muddy Coal Company
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Chicago Markets Report Sees Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotes
Chicago on March 7 lists wheat May opening at 1.0514 and closing unclear, corn May 20c opening and 29%c close, oats July 244%¢, and pork, lard, and butter prices with varied gains and losses. Livestock receipts cited include hogs about 32,000 and cattle 22,000, with market activity described as fairly active and prices steady to higher for select lots. Milwaukee notes wheat No. 1 northern 1.01 and rye 49½-50c.
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Boston Brown Bread and Baked Beans Ad
Boston Brown Bread and Baked Beans announced for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays at Locke's Domestic Bakery. All goods homemade with no alum or ammonia. Tel 90, 151 Stepnenen St in Furry's Meat Market.
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