War costs loom over Spanish American War era debates
Washington cites a projected fiscal year cost near 250 million as observers peg the total for the war era. Senators Lotter and Caffery weigh ratification and the Nicaraguan canal, with anti imperialist lobbying mounting in Detroit and across states. Washington, Boston dispatches outline funding for armories, contracts, and troop settlements.
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Kansas liquor law arrests lead to habeas corpus release
Port Scott Kansas December 27 Police Judge Jacob Gurd Iola ex mayor Al Taylor Humboldt ex mayor W T McElroy arrested on grand jury indictments for failing to prosecute liquor sellers appeared with counsel before the Kansas Court of Appeals and were released on a temporary writ of habeas corpus hearing set for March 14 Nine liquor men sentenced to fines up to 1500 and jail up to 90 days fled appeals to the court of appeals bond set at 4000 for good behavior Additional note Denver December 27 Chicago Northwestern to cut services provoking protest against discharging women
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Precautions Guard Havana as Disorders Fret Streets
United States troops begin patrols in Havana to avert unrest as Capt Gen Castellanos bans crowds. A night firing incident leaves one dead and several wounded while Christmas at Camp Quemados is subdued by scarce rations. Generals Lee and Butler plan New Year parades and sanitation missions amid a widening Cuban-Spanish tension and a $12 million sewer bond proposal.
Women Club Protest Planned Over Road Job Bias
Female employees allege discrimination claiming women are not competent for important road positions. The club women plan an organized protest and are preparing circular letters to federation groups to be mailed soon.
Dr Goddard's New Trial Set in Cass County
In obedience to a Missouri supreme court mandate a venue change to Cass county was granted for the third trial of Dr Jefferson D Goddard, convicted slayer of Fred Jackson a laundryman. The case moves to Harrisonville and is scheduled for the first Monday in January.
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Peace Treaty Delivered by Peace Commission at White House
President McKinley received the Spanish American War peace treaty from Judge Day and the American Peace Commission in a private ceremony. The document will not be made public until submitted to the Senate, with custody held by the State Department for safekeeping. Copies will be available to the president for consideration as needed. Local notices mention arrests in Onawa, LaSalle, and nearby towns.
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Annexation Favored by Cuban War News Leader
New York dispatch notes Admiral Sampson aboard the cruiser New York arriving Havana to attend his daughter's January 4 wedding in Glen Ridge New Jersey. He cites Cuban suffering with rationing, scattered re concentrados, deaths, and farm tools shortages. He says sugar is too late to raise. richest Cubans favor annexation. others doubt Cuba can govern itself.
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Increase of Army Expected by Congress in 190?
The president expects the army increase bill to pass this congress despite Bryan's opposition in the senate. Voluntary troops will be mustered out swiftly. Even if the bill fails, the regular army funds under the 62,000 strength will cover contingencies until December, when a Republican majority is expected to push a reasonable increase.
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Congress Weighs Spain Peace Terms and Pacific Islands
Senator Frye says public sentiment abroad is limited and France only shows it in press reports. He expects ratification soon, with restored diplomacy and possible new commercial treaties. Congress will decide disposition of the ceded islands, not the executive. Hobson sails to Hong Kong for safety and rest under Admiral Dewey. Hitchcock nominated for interior secretary, surprise to Missourians. Mrs Eller dies after burns from turpentine explosion amid Christian Science beliefs. Christmas in Santiago marked by summer heat and modest celebrations.
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Insurgents in uA Gen Miter Leave Man on Detachment
A steamer reports Tagal insurgents hold Kalbuea since December 11. Spaniards seek refuge with an American named Scott. Insurgents threaten refugees but pause as American soldiers near. One Spaniard shot, another rescued by Scott after 15 miles ride. Visayas efforts to join revolution fail. cabinet selection to a ship captain. Aguinaldo rumored to flee behind Cavite. denied. Troops from Nineteenth Infantry Iowa battalion Sixth artillery and signal detachments on transports Arizona Newport Pennsylvania. Convoyed by Baltimore Callao Cuban Americ. Flag Ontaried. Havana flags rise over city despite Spanish guards. Castellanos order allows Cuban and American flags within lines. Fourteen wounded in street clashes. Ireland to represent U S at peace congress. John P. Cochrane, former Delaware governor, dies at 90. W A F Moore sentenced to 10 years for tadger game robbery.
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