Noted Oban Leader Dies in Washington Visit
Gen Calixto Garcia Cuban war hero and head of the Cuban commission to the United States died Sunday morning at the Hotel Raleigh in Washington. He succumbed to pneumonia after exposure to New York Washington winters. Funeral held at St Patrick's in New York. body to Arlington vault before return to Cuba. Garcia’s long career included exile, multiple revolutions, and leadership of eastern Cuban troops before his death.
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Jose Marti
France
Antonio Maceo
Maceo
Gareia
Qubon
Triple Alliance Proposed by Senator Davis in Paris
Paris dispatch from the Daily Mail cites United States Senator Cushman K. Davis of the peace commission advocating a triple alliance among the United States, Great Britain, and Japan. He argues American and British interests in the Far East align and urges a joint treaty for all interests north of the equator to command respect and deter rivals.
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Proposals and debates mark congressional session
Senate military reform plans and a resolution on Washington's centennial are debated as Hoar protests presidential commissions. Hay confirmed as secretary of state. House passes anti scalping bill and increases regular army size. West opposes territorial expansion. Pratt Morgan and others push Nicaragua canal and Maine battleship bills. Adjournment set for the 12th with ongoing District of Columbia chair debates.
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Ala
Nicarauga Canal
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Education of Indians urged for compulsory industrial schooling
Washington reports Miss Reel, superintendent of Indian schools, calls for compulsory education and stronger industrial training. About 250 day and boarding schools with 2000 teachers exist on reservations, though attendance hinges on ration policies. Industrial training and post school employment are stressed. some resistance persists amid fair attendance. Denver to host National Live Stock association January 24 97 with a bull fight among attractions.
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Labor Lenders Convene At AFL Convention In Kansas City
The American Federation of Labor opened with committee work on about 25 topics and resolutions. Socialists led by Max Hayes and Isaac Cowan pressed for debate with Gompers, while James Duncan reported on the British Trade Congress. Other actions covered unions, wages, hours, education, and anti-sweatshop resolutions as 67 affiliated bodies reported gains and a healthy treasury.
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England
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Washington
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Union of
Chicago
G. J. Kent
Lincoln
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Western Hemisphere
J. F. O'Sullivan
Boston
Congress
Frank Morrison
Senate Bill Advances Pension for War of 1812 Survivor
Washington reports the Senate approved a bill increasing Eleazir Smith of New Hampshire to $30 a month, a survivor of the War of 1812 aged over 100. The chamber also discussed canal funding limits and approved a Supreme Court site purchase bill, with further actions on pension amendments and district appropriations.
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Cuba
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Earl Cranston
Pekin
China
Bailey Critics Philippines Policy Reveals Split Stand
Washington Dec 15 Mr Bailey leads the house minority on the Philippines issue saying annexation is the aim but Congress must legislate with care. He favors delaying action until the next session to gain more information, despite opposition to annexation. Des Moines Iowa Dec 14 crop values top 235 million with corn at 45 dollars per acre and large county yields. Cairo Dec 13 Mrs Tanner, widow of a hotel keeper who killed himself, ends her life after writing she could not live without him.
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Peace Treaty Brings Spain War to End and Philippine Gain
The treaty of peace signed at the French Foreign Ministry ends the Spain United States war and cedes the Philippines Ladrones Sulu Islands Puerto Rico while Cuba's status ends centuries of control. The US pays repatriation costs. Spaniards return prisoners. military states and undelivered ships remain. Ratification in January.
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Senate
Committee On Foreign Relations
More ships for Dewey to reinforce fleet
Washington reports Admiral Dewey will gain stronger support soon as Bennington sails from Honolulu to Guam to survey the harbor for a naval station before joining Dewey. Helgon, Cord and Petrel will return, delivering a capable small-ship force to enforce policy in the Philippines and detain insurgent Spanish prisoners. The Navy now plans stronger reinforcement to maintain law and order across the 1,200 Philippine Islands and protect U S interests on the Asian coast.
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