14 May 1897
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Newspaper
Freeport Daily Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
1
Dr. C M Wright of Blaine Illinois praises Tallerday's Female Tonic, claiming it cures stubborn cases when other remedies fail. She notes that two to three bottles reduce pain restore appetite and strength and lead to recovery. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Washington reports a Capitol surge for swift measures on Cubans and insurgents, with President seeking more information before recognizing belligerency. Senate foreign relations debates relief for Americans, while Cuba fact-finding missions by Calhoun advance. Destitution among locals and pacificos noted in consular reports.
Edwin T. Atkyns of Boston met with President to discuss Cuban sugar plantations and Havana conditions. Secretary Long and Judge Day heard the account. The Spanish legation noted Cuba’s suffering but defended Spain’s relief efforts and urged that Red Cross aid not support insurgents.
Washington May 14 The senate was agitated by a sugar investigation debate and a tariff bill skirmish as Tillman seized the moment to attack senate integrity. He urged that senators are not to be trusted, recalling a long scandal and pressing Elverton R. Chapman before the body.
In a tense senate session Tillman urged pursuing the truth and punishing culprits over silence. He pressed to summon Havemeyer and sugar trust leaders to answer charges, while senators Hoar Chandler and Allen debated Chapman and past investigations. The measure was referred to judiciary as Cuba relief and tariff talks progressed. executive session adjourned until Monday.
Washington May 14 The Indian appropriation bill was disposed of by the house except for the Wyoming lands opening provision postponed until Monday The conference report establishing an Indian warehouse at Omaha ratifying the lease of the Seneca oil lands and adding a judge to Indian Territory courts was adopted 64 to 47 Simpson of Kansas renewed attacks on the speaker for committee appointments and party leadership while the house debated his right to proceed The chair maintained order and Reed explained criticisms of the chair are not in order The disputed remarks led to protests from Democrats and a floor ruling on conduct in the house
In southern Arizona Wolcott Le Clear Beard recalls Moses the tame eagle and his lively hunts for swift lizards. The showy chase drew riders across the desert as Moses feasted on lizards and noisily expressed displeasure when the stick failed to prod his quarry.
A light verse from the New York Journal describes Mabel at a keyboard, praising her beauty and busy fingers. The poem ends with a playful proposal asking if she will marry the speaker, framed as gentle self defense.
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