Senate votes to recognize a state of war in Cuba
The Senate approved a joint resolution recognizing a state of war between Spain and Cuba with the United States to maintain strict neutrality. The vote was 41 to 14 with 18 Republicans, 19 Democrats, and 4 Populists voting aye. Debates referenced bloody battles and the need for readiness, with Sen Thurston urging informed action.
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Cuba
Alrich
United States
Bu Ny
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United States of America
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Iale
Yeas
Inibanks
Indiana
Thurston
Nebraska
Elkins
West Virginia
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California
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In- Mana
Hino
Maine
Spooner
Wisconsin
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Maryland
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State Department
Riot in a Legislature in Illinois House
Disorder erupted Thursday in the Illinois House as attempts were made to pull Speaker Curtis from the chair. Meaney was struck on the cheek by an inkwell hurled toward the Speaker, narrowly missing Curtis due to Meaney’s position.
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Ilinoia
Ilinois House
Speaker Curtis
BP. d. Meaney
Mr. Curtis
Meaney
Airship Up at Nashville Sparks Political Scuffle
In a Nashville scene a war of words with the presiding officer led to a fracas as Mr Needles grabbed a coat collar and dragged a participant from the platform. Democratic supporters surged to defend Mr Novak, officers deployed, and a trainer’s mallet was brandished as Galligan leapt toward the Speaker. The melee drew in several members before order was restored as others seated themselves. The article notes Prof Arthur Wallace Barnard, YMCA Nashville physical director, as a featured figure in a related segment.
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Needles
Nashville
Arthur Wallace Barnard
The Turkish Plenipo and a Washington Figure
Moustapha Bey, the Turkish plenipotentiary in Washington, is described as a notable figure in the capital. He will brief Secretary Sherman on Turkish matters related to the Greece Turkey war, and is portrayed as suave and well regarded in American society despite mixed views back in Constantinople.
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Suttauw
Washington
Moustapha Bey
Sherman
Greece
Turkey
Moustapha
Constantinople
America
Indies
Turmoil in Legislature Ends With Standoff and Turmoil
A stormy legislative session produced a brutal chair attack on Meaney and a bloody gash to the face. Desks were smashed and waste baskets hurled as Republicans defended the Speaker amid a riotous disturbance lasting over an hour.
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Meaney
Curtis
House
Leland Hotel
Noval
Wen
Gurds
Mr. Novak
Hawkeye State totals extra session cost at 167,205
A Iowa report tallies the state’s expense for the extra legislative session at 167,205 dollars. It notes line items across payroll, per diem, and administrative costs, reflecting overall financial impact to the state.
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Wathoate
Sash and Door Trust Seeks Major Squeeze on Rivals
A Davenport secret meeting of leading sash door and blind manufacturers proposes a national combine to control shops, eliminate smaller competitors, and raise prices. The plan would also include stair building and interior finishings, aided by the Fred Weyerhauser lumber interests of St Paul.
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Bip
Davenport
Fred Weyerhauser
St. Pauli
Mississippi Valley
Northwest
Foresters Meet in Cedar Rapids Iowa High Court Session
The third annual Iowa Independent Order of Foresters session drew about 100 delegates in Cedar Rapids. Reports show receipts of 650.91 and disbursements of 80.60 with a 620.41 cash balance. Officers elected include A. D. Flea as high chief ranger and Perry Perkins as high secretary. Next meeting set for Davenport. A farmer in Holt County, James Webster, buried $1,000 pension funds due to distrust of banks, now facing poverty. Legislative code publication contract awarded to Emlin McClain. annotations up to 1896, with release anticipated before October 1. Lewis Arntz indicted in Des Moines for obtaining money under false pretenses through counterfeit jeweled watches.
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Cedar Rapids
High Court of Iowa Independent Order of Foresters
Perry Perkins
A. D. Flea
Davenport
J. B. Whete
Nes Moines
Chris Haw
C. K. Stewart
Waterloo
William Theophilus
Thomas E. Green
James Webster
Hartin County
Webster
Legislative Committee
Emlin McClain
The
State University
Ite
Secretary of State
Lewis Arntz
Des Moines
Arntz
National Watch Company of Elgin
Fire destroys multiple Larchwood businesses by lightning
A Wednesday morning blaze in Larchwood wrecked Win, Klinker's pool hall, Nagle Bros.' partner shop and L E M c Bilora's general merchandise store. Believed to be lightning caused, the loss for buildings and contents is about 8000 dollars, partly insured.
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Larchwood
Win
Klinker
Nagle Bros
County boodler sent up in Wapello case
Wapello County Democrat Patrick Brady has been sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after the supreme court refused a new trial. Brady was convicted two years ago of making vouchers for fictitious poor funds to bilk the county of thousands of dollars. Other county officials were arrested for malfeasance, but Brady was the sole conviction. He will be taken to Fort Madison shortly. Gov Drake is not expected to issue a pardon.
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Brady
Ehvery
Supreme Court
Fort Madison
Fatal Runaway and Curfew Bring News from Jefferson
Fatal runaway injury near Thompson reports Mrs. Andrew Haugen dying two hours after her buggy neck yoke strap broke and the horses bolted. The elderly woman, 60, was dragged by her dress and found unconscious with a bruised forehead. She leaves a husband and family. Jefferson curfew ordinance bars under 18 from streets after curfew unless with a parent or guardian or on a necessary errand, with fines from one to ten dollars. The peti tion to the council drew more than 400 signatures. Sad Browning Near Linden notes Mrs. Hut Huggins, two miles south of Linden, drowned in the Coon River after mental imbalance. Her body was recovered about half an hour later following a visit to the river for fishing.
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Andrew Haugen
Thompson
Jefferson
Sad Browning
Linden
Hut Huggins
Coon
Clarinda
Government Moves to Reclaim Franklin County Swamp Land
Government authorities notify county attorney of intent to reclaim about 8 700 acres of swamp lands in Franklin County sold twenty five years ago. Land now mostly improved farms. If title is secured it will cost the county dearly. the claim will be contested in court as investigations continue.
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Franklin County
Franklin
Raids on Cedar Falls fish thieves lead to arrests and fines
The state fish commissioner surprised Cedar Falls by joining about twenty leading citizens along the river bank where illegal fish catching occurred. All were arrested and fined from 10 dollars plus costs to 50 dollars each. Rod and Gun Club president among the victims and cited for protecting game and fish.
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Cedar Falls
Rod and Gun Club
Saloon War in Burlington Involves West Burlington Suit
John Larson of West Burlington sues Charles Cohegan to bar a saloon in Larson’s building arguing nuisance. Cohegan seeks to unite Burlington dealers to drive him out, promising to close all saloons if injunction granted under old prohibitory law. Insurance groups from Iowa plan federal action against Minnesota official over insurance department clash.
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Burlington
John Larson
West Burlington
Charles Cohegan
Larson
Cohegan
Mutual Insurance Companies
Iowa
Minnesota Insurance Department
Des Moines
Minnesota
Minneesota
Surprise Anniversary Gifts and Court Guardianship ruling
Tuesday evening Rev D E Evans and his wife celebrated fifteen years of marriage at the Congregational church in Larchwood with 75 to 100 attendees. C B Shade praised the couple and presented a barrel containing Carlsbad china. The supreme court ruled courts need not follow parental wishes in wills on guardianship but must prioritize the child’s best interests. Governor Drake urged memorial observance and reverence for national heroes on Memorial Day.
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D. E.evans
Larchwood
C. B. Shade
Mrs. Evans
Supreme Court
Drake
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