Hunter Withdraws From Kentucky Senatorial Contest
A Frankfort report says Dr. Hunter, Republican nominee, withdraws from the Kentucky senatorial race amid party tensions. The Werner Tompkins case kept the house in session until midnight while Blackburn supporters rally. ballot shows split Republican backing with Blackburn leading at 61 and several other candidates receiving scattered votes.
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Frankfort
Werner-Tompkins
House
Dr. Hunter
Lyons
Newport
Hunter
Blackburn
Bennet
Brunam
H. Stone
Deboe
Holt
Finley
Pratt
Dyche
Worthington
Blanford
Buckner
Carlisle
Gordon weighs parade clash over New York Fourth
Gen Gordon, longtime United Confederate Veterans chief, says Richmond reunion dates set. He sees no reason to move the gathering despite Gen Walker of the G A R proposing a joint New York parade. He emphasizes keeping cordial ties with Union soldiers and honoring hosts in Richmond.
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New York
Washington
Walker
Gordon
Georgia
United Confederate Veterans
Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Houston
Tex
United Confederate
Prosecution a Failure over Bermuda Detention
A New York special reports the United States abandons claims to detain the steamship Bermuda and the lighter J. S. T. Thompson and their cargoes except for an explosive found in unmarked boxes. District Attorney Mac Farlane ordered vessels and goods returned to Cubans and restored to their condition at seizure to place the matter on record.
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United States
Bermuda
J. S. T. Thompson
MacFarlane
Marshal McCarthy
Knights of Pythias to Meet in Cleveland August 25
Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias plans a meeting in Cleveland Ohio on August 25. If local and railroad arrangements satisfy, the military encampment may be held there and the Cleveland centennial could be commemorated in August.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Richie
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Knights of Pythias
Ohio National Guard
Ts of Pythias
Congress Debates Fee Abolition and Cuban Policy
The House spent the day debating abolishing the fee system with Representative Tate urging reform though opposition grew. The pay for the Southern district of Georgia marshal and district attorney was corrected from 2500 to 3500 dollars. A Cuban belligerency stance drew administration sympathy but a veto or approval path remained uncertain as proposals sought to unify resolutions and set neutral objectives.
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Tate
Southern District of Georgia
Cuba
General Grant
Cleveland
Grant
Friends of the Revolution
Hitt
Foreign Affairs
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House of Representatives
Congress
United States
Spain
The
Senate votes 64 to 6 on Cuba neutrality declarations
The Senate passes resolutions declaring a state of public war between Spain and Cuba. It calls for U S neutrality and asks the president to pursue friendly efforts toward recognizing Cuban independence. Debates over Cuban policy extend to House actions and conference plans.
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Oregon
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Alabama
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Gorman
Sherman
Lodge
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Morgan
Allen
Nebraska
Hale
Maine
New Hampshire
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Mr. Allen
Walcott
Colorado
Chas. Phateau
Chauteau
Harrison Valle
Florida Republicans Convene in Tallahassee with Split Delegations
The Florida Republican state convention opened in Tallahassee with county representation and a contest over credentials. Rev Joseph H Lee won temporary chairmanship by 130 to 86 amid claims of biased seating. a faction walked out as the convention split overnight. Delegates at large to the national convention were named J E Lee J G Long E F Skinner with alternates J R Scott B F Tunnison M M Moore A L Pohaski. The body endorsed Cuban patriots and urged aid for the Nicaraguan canal project.
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Tallahassee
Eagin
Joseph H. Lee
H. W. Chandler
Lee
Committee On
Hagan
Eaganites
J. E. Lee
J. G. Long
E. F. Skinner
J. BR. Scott
B. F. Tunnison
M. M. Moore
A. L. Pohaski
McKinley
Reed
Niciaraguan Canal
Spanish Bluster on Cuba War Fear Prompts Aid Appeals
Madrid reports say foreign offers of pecuniary and other aid to Spain rise as US Cuban policy tensions grow. The cabinet gains encouragement from continental press favoring Spain’s stance to keep Cuba as a colony. Foreign investors hold Cuban securities, boosting support for resisting Yankee actions amid financial interests.
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Madrid
United States
Cuba
Spain
Thornton & Cassidy Co. Makes Assignment in Chicago
The sporting goods dealer in Chicago reports assets of 290000 and liabilities of 160000. The failure was triggered by a Buffalo Wheel Co. suit seeking 12000.
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Thornton & Cassidy Company
Chicago
Buffalo Wheel Company
Smallpox Crisis in Armenia and Trade Debates Dominate Capitol
Washington reports show a Cuban resolutions split and a conference push amid foreign relation debates over fur seal extermination and arbitration. Armenia faces severe smallpox and famine, with Zeïtoun’s population suffering and relief efforts hampered by terrain and weather. The Supreme Court rules Mrs. Stanford liable in the Central Pacific case, while cotton machinist immigration and debt figures draw attention to fiscal policy.
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
England
Morgan
Senate Committee On
Allen
Alabama
Black
Augusta Mills
Turner
Atlanta
Lanier Mills
West Point
Treasury Department
Darlisle
Armenia
Olney
Terrell
Constantinople
Zeitoun
Harpoot
Clara Barton
Treasury
Central Pacific Company
Growth of the South signals stronger industry and cotton outlook
The Tradesman reports improved weather lifting business across the South with higher cotton acreage likely to yield one of the largest crops. Iron production remains high and lumber demand grows for export. Textile mills run at full capacity but face low prices and weaker demand. numerous new mills and ventures are reported in Virginia, Georgia, North and South Carolina, Arkansas, Texas, Kentucky, and beyond, including several capitalized companies and new plants.
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Lasville
Hickory
Wilmington
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Harmony Grove
Valdosta
Asheville
Laurinburg
Petersburg
Alcola
8. C
Massachusetts Construction Co
Richmond
Union Warehouse and Compress Company
Augusta
Verd Antique Marble Co
Capital
Atlanta
Western Tie and Lumber Co
Paragould
Ark
Griffith-Mayor Tobacco Manufacturing Co
Galvin Brass and Hydrant Co
Black Rock
Barnwell Oil Mill Co
Barnwell
S. C
Empire Pressed Brick Co
Denton
Texas
Texas Molasses Co
Houston
Providence
McKenzie
Tex
Social Circle
Weimar
Wadley
Knoxville
Lexington
Heena Path
Chattanooga
Tenn
More ships seized as revenue cutter arrests Mallory
The revenue cutter Morrill arrested the schooner Stephen R. Mallory at Long Boat Inlet on a filibuster charge. The vessel, owned by Cottrell & Finlayson of Cedar Keys, was cleared for Fort Myers and carries a $20,000 cargo. Authorities believed she planned to sail for Cuba with arms for insurgents.
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Tampa
Fla
Morrill
Stephen R. Mallory
Long Boat Inlet
Port Tampa
Gulf
Ardell
Cuba
Solis
Washington
Hentz
Hubbard
Liendenberg
New York
Messrs
Labouisse
Brittan
New Orleans
Cottrell & Finlayson
Cedar Keys
Fort Myers
Horsa Crew Convicted In Cuban Filibustering Case
J. H. Wiborg Jans Petersen and H. Johansen two officers of the steamer Hor were found guilty in Philadelphia federal court of engaging in a Cuban filibustering expedition. They face possible new trial motions after sentences were suspended and they were placed in U S marshal custody.
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Jans P. Petersen
H. Johansen
Hor
United State District Court
Philadelphia
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