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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1896

Page

8

Spain Mot Alarmed Expect Cleveland To Act

A Madrid dispatch notes Cuban resolutions calm amid excitement over possible US action. Papers harshly criticize US Congress while Spain stays cool, with officials expecting Cleveland not to act soon. Stories mention a potential friendly reply to US queries on Cuba and indicate Castill

Standard Mudrid United States Congress Spain Theisan United States Cuba Senor Moves del Castillo Washwaton Cleveland Sould

Intimation Cleveland Quietly Investigating Cuban Issue

Representative McCreary of Kentucky says President Cleveland has shown a habit of investigating key public questions himself He expects the president to seek accurate information on Cuban affairs and may have agents in Suba though he offers no certainty The remarks reflect belief in presidential inquiry without committing to any specific action

Wiesmindox Representative McCreary Kentucky Foreign Affairs Committee House Cleveland Senate Congress Suba McCreary

The Crisp Smith Debate in Georgia

The third of the joint financial talks by Secretary Smith and ex-Speaker Crisp drew about 4000 listeners in Newwax Georgia. Crisp defended past silver positions, noted shifts in views, and argued against unlimited silver coinage. Smith asserted support for a mixed gold and silver standard and denied backing only gold. A brief Cleveland reference provoked a short demonstration.

Newwax Smith Crisp Massachusetts Secretary of the Interior Jwisp Atlanta Cleveland

Booth-Tucker Opens Naturalization Step for U S Citizens

Frederick St. 3 George de Latour Booth-Tucker, new Salvation Army commander for the country, filed declaration of intention in the naturalization bureau of the supreme court. A large rally and reception for the Booth-Tuckers followed last night in New York.

New York Frederick St George de Latour Booth-Tucker Salvation Army Naturalization Bureau Supreme Court Booth-Tuckers

Hunt Hatahdin Returns From Sea voyage

The Hunt Hatahdin has returned from her hour Gaal at sea. The machinery of the vessel worked perfectly.

New Soxpos Conn Hatahdin

Dynamite and axes used in Curtin schoolhouse attack

In Curtin township near Bellefonte two factions clashed after incendiaries burnt the district schoolhouse. About 20 men and boys attacked the burning building with dynamite and axes, injuring several. District Attorney Singer headed to seize suspects as violence feared to spread. In Lackawanna County Republican delegates were chosen to the state convention with Senator Quay endorsed.

Bellefonte Curtin Singer Scranton Lackawanna County Joseph D. Lloyd Alexander Simpson Senator Quay C. L. Bell Jermyn George Allen Dunmore Quay

County convention backs Quay for president in Pennsylvania

GrREENssure Pa April 8 The county convention gave a Quay majority. Indications show the Quay men have won everything except one legislative seat and one state delegate. The convention endorsed Quay for president and the vote was unanimous.

Grreenssure Quay

Breed endorsed for Presbyterian moderator by Pittsburg presbytery

Pittsuburg presbytery strongly backed Rev. D. R. Breed D D for moderator of the next general assembly. They elected him a commissioner to attend the meeting.

Pittsspurg D. R. Breed D. D General Assembly The Presbyterian Church Pittsburg

Waterworks Pipe Laying Halted Pending Supreme Court Case

Rochester Pa April 8 work on the new waterworks was stopped by contractor Patrick McLaughlin and will not resume until the supreme court case is heard next Saturday. Endorsed Pattison for president. Chambersburg Pa April 8 Franklin county Democratic committee elected delegates to the state convention, endorsed ex Governor Pattison, and declared against the unit rule.

Rochester Patrick McLaughlin Supreme Court Chambersburg Franklin County Democratic Committee Pattison

Woman Attacks Jackson as Court Reopens Trial Postponed

Newport Ky April 8 The trial of Scott Jackson, accused of Pearl Bryan's murder, is postponed to April 21 due to family illness and witness deposition issues. On leaving court, Jackson was kicked by Mrs McCann of Falmouth who shouted she would have killed him, then punched him in the stomach and urged hanging him. Mrs McCann said she had never met him before and resembled Pearl Bryan.

Newport Scott Jackson Pearl Bryan Helm George H. Jackson Wood Jackson Mrs. McCann

Cabinet meeting postponed as measles hits White House

Washington April 8 The cabinet meeting was postponed with no new date after measles appeared in the president's household Little Esther Cleveland and Mrs Cleveland plus the children moved to Woodley until the illness runs its course In Chicago Washington Booth and his wife addressed about 5000 at the Auditorium claiming they oppose the Salvarians but favor a parallel war movement The Ryder incident in Tablotton notes Dr W L Ryder and Miss Sallie Emma Owens. New Haven report covers a gender debate in the New York East conference where men and women delegates were rejected by 36 to 140.

Washington Esther Cleveland Chcaco Ington Booth Parall New Haven Conn

Fair heirs begin pencil will contest in San Francisco

In San Francisco on April 8, Charles L. Fair, son of the late Senator James G. Fair, has launched proceedings challenging the second or pencil will of the deceased millionaire.

San Francisco James G. Fair Charles L. Fair

Gold Reserve Report Shows Large Deficit In Treasurys Vault

Washington reports the treasury has lost 62,400 in gold coin and 19,700 in gold bars, reducing the gold reserve to 127,878,760. The misfortune leaves the department facing a substantial deficit in precious metal holdings despite the overall national stock.

Washington Treas

Court of Appeals ruling could ease liquor law reach

Albany report notes that a court of appeals decision may allow clubs to avoid enforcement of the Raines liquor law, creating a potential loophole in regulation. The brief item signals a shift in how enforcement might apply to private clubs under the law.

Albany Court of Appeals Raines

Fifteenth International Christian Endeavor Convention Outlined

Washington in July will host the fifteenth international Christian Endeavor convention with about 60,000 attendees. Events run July 8 to 18 across 22 city churches and three large tents on White Lot, featuring morning prayer meetings, rallies, and a Capitol appearance, with the World Christian Endeavor union meeting Monday morning.

Washindton International Christian Endeavor Executive Mansion Washington Endeavor Williston Washington Monument Capitol Seat of Government Christian Endeavor Union Boston

Outlaw Gang Captured After Fierce Fight Near Coffeyville

Two deputy U S marshals cornered a five man gang south west of Coffeyville Kansas after a fierce gun battle. Oliver Rooks was mortally wounded and his horse was shot from beneath him before he surrendered. In Havana Juan Urnald, ringleader of the forged in New York swindle linked to August Belmont Company, was arrested in Coruna.

Coffeyville Kan United States Oliver Rooks Rooks Havana Juan Urnald New York August Belmont & Co Coruna

Senate naval affairs panel probes armor plate issue

The Senate Committee on Naval Affairs continued its investigation into armor plate matters. Commander Folger was further examined regarding the plates accepted during his tenure as chief of ordnance.

Washincton Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Folger

Matabeles Defeated at Butuwaro as Gifford Forces Hold

News from Butuwaro reports that Gifford led troops repulsing the Matabele in a hours long engagement. Three soldiers were wounded in the fight.

Butuwaro Gifford

Bargain Store Ad Sells Spools by Barrel and Yardage

A Bargain Store run by J. R. Stumer & Son advertises bulk sale pricing noting barrels of items and 200 yards warranted, with two spools offered at 5 cents. The notice emphasizes value and length in stock at the Bargain Store.

J. R. Stumer & Son

Market Report from Pittsburgh April 7

The market report lists prices for produce and grains with values for butter eggs lard and beans to onions. It covers flour wheat corn oats hay and dairy products plus live poultry and livestock prices including cattle hogs sheep and lambs with ranges for prime good and common grades.

Victor Dunkirk & Ferry

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