Intervention on Cuban independence fuels war votes
Washington April 18 House members concurred in Senate Cuban resolutions with an amendment striking the clause recognizing Cuba's independence. Final roll calls showed 170 to 168 for the move, with fourteens Republicans siding with Democrats and Populists. A conference resolved the issue late, keeping independence only as conceded by the House. Six votes against the declaration, including five Republicans and one Democrat.
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Washington
House of Representatives
Senate
Cuba
Dingley
House
Bromwell
Ohio
Andhe Yeas
Congress
Democrats
Expedition relief to Klondike miners disbanded at Taiya
Stanley W. Turner of the government Alaskan relief expedition reports the group reached Taiya to find two thirds of the population gone elsewhere and disbanded, handing supplies to the army post. He argues the $200,000 appropriation has produced no relief to anyone in Alaska.
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Taiya
Stanley W. Turner
Detroit
Mich
Turner
Klondike
Alaska
Insurgents Attack Spanish Force Near Espajarosa
In Pinar del Rio insurgents attacked a Spanish unit at Espajarosa within days. Reports say insurgents held the west area, drove the Spanish from positions, and entered the town looting and burning tobacco warehouses. Spanish guards suffered four killed and nine wounded.
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Pinar del Rio
Espajarosa
Havana
Crespo Reported Slain in Venezuela Battle
A Caracas dispatch says President Joaquin Crespo of Venezuela was killed in a battle with rebel leader Vernandiz on Friday. Feud erupts in Kentucky as the Woward-Baker clash leaves ten dead and three injured. Relatives join in as threats escalate and suspects hide in the woods. Rubber firms Goodrich Goodyear Butler announce a consolidation to take effect soon with offices in New York. Secretary Gage issues a circular inviting officers and clerks to volunteer for temporary war service within one year.
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Venezuela
New York Evening World
Caracas
Joaquin Crespo
Vernandiz
Uwoward
Goodrich
Akron
Ohio
Goodyear
Connecticut
Butler
New Jersey
New York City
Setnry Gage
Thas Department
New View for Temperance from New York Presbytery
A New York Presbytery temperance committee report breaks with past church policy by urging churches and other pleasure venues to outcompete saloons to curb drinking. The discussion also notes that college student drinking tones are said to be higher than ever.
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New York
Presbyterian Church
Committee On Temperance
Consulate Mobbed in Malaga Anti American Riot
A serious disturbance in Malaga on Saturday saw a crowd attack the United States consulate. Stones flew as leaders used a ladder to remove the consulate shield. The prefect urged dispersal, order briefly returned, gendarmes patrolled, and Senor Capdepón ordered officials to arrest ringleaders and seek satisfaction for the incident.
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Malaga
Spain
Nhcera
United States
Senor Capdepan
Alalaga
Furniture Trust Nears Triad of Leading Makers
News briefs report a near completion of a major furniture combination uniting chamber suit and case goods manufacturers. Meetings in Grand Rapids with Cincinnati, Chicago, and Holland participants push to form American Furniture Company under New Jersey law, aiming to consolidate over 80 percent of chamber suit production and 90 percent of case goods. Also notes upcoming North Montana stockmen meeting at Chinook on April 25 and the sale of about 1,000 head of stock cattle from the O'Lanton Cattle Company estate managed by J. W. Bogg.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Cincinnati
Chicago
Holland
American Furniture Company
New Jersey
Nail Trust
I. D. Kingsbury
North
Charles Hs
Davenport Tash
Sored
Gaston
Tama County
Davidson
Rock
Board of Control
Vinton
Minning Ot
Sutherland
Peter Kiewe
Dubuque
Dubuque Reently
Tho
Job B. Johnsens
Onda
Board of Control of State Imsditatons
Stulg Pripter Conaway
Magus Brewing Company Bag
Ha Magnus
Clttarion
Adbdia
Oskaloosa
Davis Memorial Window Unveiled in Richmond Cathedral
The Jefferson Davis memorial window was unveiled at St Paul’s Cathedral in Richmond amid a large crowd. The service was simple with Mrs Davis, her granddaughter Miss Hays, Consul General Lee and family, and Miss Cisneros in attendance.
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Jerf Davis
Jefferson Davis
St. Pauls Cathedral
Richmond
Novel Search for a Husband Sparks Odd Clue in Veg Sack
An Indianapolis family bought vegetables and found a note on a potato reading Lizzie Staley Eminence Ind 400 acres of land wants to marry. The item sits among various other notes and notices including bank figures, ship coal, and deaths.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Lizzie Staley
Morgan County
Taniain
Woman acquitted in Oklahoma murder for insurance payoff
Mary A. Wettering of Denver collected $10,000 from Covenant Mutual Life for her husband’s policy and sought another from Northwestern Masonite in Chicago. Four years earlier her husband was murdered in Oklahoma. she was convicted and sentenced to hang, then retried, acquitted last week amid allegations of murder for insurance.
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Covenant Matial Life Association
Mary A. Wettering
Denver
Chicago
Northwestern
Masonite
Oklahoma
Supreme Court
Liquor Law Enforcement Faulted in Alaska
Secretary Gage stated to the senate that despite department efforts the liquor law is openly violated in Alaska. He cited universal public sentiment against enforcement, noting carters face intimidation threats of violence and attempted bribery amid the crackdown.
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Alivalen
Alaska
Gage
Senate
Prince Hal Hallowell Dying in Kansas City Area
Kansas political figure Jameon Hallowell known as Prince Hal dies at the home of his brother-in-law Judg. yr. pP. Anderson in Kansas City Kansas. Hal lowell rose to prominence in state politics and was famed for his 19th century bid for Congress against Jerry Simpson, who gained notoriety as Suckless Jerry Simpson.
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Jameon Hallowell
James Yallowell
End Toend
Kansas
Prince Hal
Anderson
Kansas City
Kan
Hallowell
Congress
Jerry Simpson
Simpson
California Quakes Rattle Coast and Towns
A Friday quake swarm near Point Arena produced thirty two shocks with no material damage but Greenwood saw twisted houses chimneys toppled and crockery broken. Shaking continued until 9 o clock Saturday as Mendocino experienced stronger tremors opening Main Street. In Milan Missouri a March wind cyclone leveled electric light and waterworks damaged a brick building blew roofs off and windows shattered injuring several children.
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Point Arena
Cal
Greenwood
Mendocino
Main Street
Milan
Mo. A
Train collision injures two at Edwardsville curve
A passenger and freight train collided at Edwardsville on Friday at a curve. Fireman W H Lennox of Bloomington on the freight engine was probably fatally injured, while Engineer John Downs of Bloomington on the passenger engine was badly bruised.
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Macally
Edwardsville
W. H. Lennox
Bloomington
John Downs
Wheat market swings in Chicago bid and offer
The wheat market in Chicago reversed course Saturday after a sharp rise earlier in the week. July futures fell about 4 points from Friday’s high as traders pressed to liquidate. One firm reportedly sold around 6,000,000 bushels, thought to be Leiter.
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Whene
Chicago
Leiter
Brother of Ingersoll Dies in Wisconsin Home
Dr. John L. Ingersoll brother of famed orator Robert G. Ingersoll died at his Prospect Wisconsin home from heart trouble aged 75. A staunch Republican and temperance advocate, he is survived by two sons and two daughters.
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Ingersoll
John L. Ingersoll
Robert G. Ingersoll
Prospect
Wis
Henry W. King Found Dead In Chicago Home
Henry W. King, head of Henry W. King & Co., a leading Chicago wholesale clothing house, was found dead in his bed at 16 Rush Street. Family members reported his death as wholly unexpected and a shock to all who knew him.
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Henry W. King
Henry W. King & Co
Chicago
Rush Street
The
Familly
Mountain Climbing Cat Joins Tourists on Swiss Summit
A mountain climbing cat accompanies tourists up Dent du Mial in Switzerland, ascending 3200 yards to reach the summit and share their lunch once there.
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Dent du Mial
Switzerland
Crops and weather outlook in Iowa State department bulletin
The Iowa climate and crop bulletin reports an unusually favorable start to the season with cool dry nights and a larger area sown to spring wheat. Seeding of oats and barley near completion, some freezing damage noted but not widespread. Warmer weather and rain needed for germination. overall conditions remain promising with strong early plowing and soil readiness, while other notes cover local reports, public notices, and a few incidents including a fatal accident, a court sale, and utility line extensions.
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United States Department of Agriculure
Spencer
Willow Creek
Osceola
Sibley
Wignsouth
Hears
Orion
Woodbury
Stony City
Sac
Oilebolf
Carroll
Suspended Students At Grinnell After Dance Incident
Iowa College discipline at Grinnell suspends about twenty students for a campus dance row at the armory. The action bars on campus and from associating with others while they must take exams later and pay fees up to six dollars. A prior year similar suspensions sparked student protests as President Crates faces the case.
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Iowa College
Lowa College
Grinnell
Giutus
Oris
Des Moines
Ha Namen
Bie
Crates
Fini
Des Moines Populists Seek State Convention.
A Des Moines meeting of central committees from the Populist party plans a state convention in June. Resolutions urge immediate action on tariff and currency, favor arbitration over warfare, and call for government money rather than bonds in wartime. Other items cover school funds, bank failures, and local civic matters across Iowa.
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Des Moines
Cedar Riapus
Maershalltown
Asw. C. Weeks
Wieshire
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Animnosa Penitentiary
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Thomas King
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Shaw
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