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Middletown Daily Argus

Location

Middletown, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1896

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Three Cuban resolutions and immigration bill in Senate debate

Washington reports the Senate taking up the immigration bill as unfinished business with Lodge and Chandler pursuing debate. Three joint Cuban independence resolutions consider recognizing, seizing, and recognizing Cuba as free. A Dingley bill motion sparked debate but advanced little. house actions include land and pension matters and committee topic distribution.

Washington senate Lodge Chandler efort interstate commerce joint traffic association of railroads Cuba United States republic of Cuba committee on foreign relations titus Cali Nebraska Alien Aldrich Palner Hopan of Representatives house of representatives spirit of labor New Mexico Connty Santa Fe Mary Gould Carr J. B. Carr New York

The Tub Club Incorporation at Albany New York

The Tub Albany N Y a club formed to promote sociability patriotism intellectual growth and health through athletic exercise. Directors include Garret d Benson Hugh Jinsting Pred Nixon George W Ke and William E Burn. Governor Morton has not acted on outline for successor to the late District Attorney Fellows and Carr Lamamber Company has dissolved with a receiver appointed.

Albany Tub N. Y Garret d. Benson state senate Hugh Jinsting Pred Nixon George W ke William EL. Burn Serpe

Bandits Board Western Train in Nighttime Holdup

Six robbers boarded passenger train No. 55 at Vandeventer avenue in St Louis last night. Two held up the conductor and brakeman while two covered the engineer and fireman. The crew stopped the locomotive at Bates street crossing and the express car door was blown open with dynamite. the safe remained locked by a time lock and the robbers escaped after firing shots. Police surrounded the area and several arrests were reported.

St Louis Iron Mountain Vandeventer avenue Bates street

Talmage Denies Engagement Rumor To Spoil a Story

New York report says Rev. T DeWitt Talmage denied engagement to Miss Mangin of Sing Sing. He apologized for spoiling a supposed good story and teased reporters about guessing. Miss Mangin, about 20, is linked via her brother’s marriage to a Talmage daughter.

New York T. DeWitt Talmage

Editor McGinre Dined in Philadelphia Golden Anniversary

Col Alexander K Metliore veteran editor of the Philadelphia Times marked fifty years in journalism with a dinner at the Walton Hotel. About 300 guests attended as complimentary letters from President-elect Meurantles and others were read. Governor Hastings presided.

Philadelphia Alexander K. Metliore Philadelphia Times Walton MeuRinles Herbert William J. breau Hobart Hastings

Col W B McCreery Dead Fiat Mich Flint Leader

Col W B McCreery a prominent Flint citizen died last evening in Fiat Michigan. Born in New York in 1337 he served as collector of Internal Revenue under Ulysses Grant and was state treasurer for two terms. He also sat on the state board of agriculture seven years and held U S consul posts in Valparaiso and Louisville.

Fiat Mich W. B. McCreery Flint New York Internal revenue Grant state board of agriculture llevan United States Valparaiso Glia

Escaped Prisoners Sought After Jail Break

Sheriff and deputies pursue Charles Melvin and Thomas Riley after they sawed through jail window bars on Wednesday. No clue on where they obtained the saw. Also noted: Tartman's suicide in Wittsburg amid business reverses. Archbishop Fabre deteriorating in Montreal. Cardinal Rampolla sends benediction. Gear acquitted in bribery trial in Columbus.

Hatusia Charles Melvin Thomas Riley

Australian Hilly Smith exposes Fitzsimmons Sharkey fight fix

In Judge Sanderson's court in San Francisco a crowd heard witness Hilly Smith claim the National Athletic Club fixed the Fitzsimmons Sharkey prize fight. He testified Wyatt Earp refereed for a $2500 payoff and that Smith’s foes deny the charges as perjury, sparking sensational sport-sphere intrigue.

San Francisco Sanderson ecourtroom Hilly Smith Sharkey Fitzsimmons New York Lynch Groom Gibbs Smith asrani

MISS UHL MARRIAGE AT PRIVATE ceremony

Miss Lucy Follett Uhl wed Guy Vangardder Thompson of Yale University in a strictly private ceremony at the bride’s father’s residence yesterday afternoon. Maid of honor was Miss Alice Edwina Uhl. The salon featured elaborate floral decorations with Yale banners.

Lucy Follett Uhl Guy Vangardder Thompson Yale university Alice Edwina Uhl Yale

British Peer wrecked near Saldanha Bay

London reports the British ship British Peer bound for Cape Town wrecked near Saldanha Bay South Africa. Four crew saved fourteen missing. The Chicago Dispatch announces a new morning edition to launch after the first of next year.

London Cape Town Saldanha bay South Africa New Chicago The Chicaga dispatch Chicago Morning Dispatch

More Cabinet Gossip in Canton and Indianapolis

Wisconsin friends press Mr Payne for cabinet post while Maj McKinney lobbies in Canton. Delegations back Powell Clayton for postmaster general or secretary of war. Col Otis urges Pacific coast influence with Waymire Cooper and Debaven named. Mrs McKinley and cousins plan Chicago visit. Mas McKinney stays in Canton.

Canton Wisconsin Payne Maj. McKinney Powell Clayton Arkansas Col Otis California Pacific slope Waymire San Francisco Elwood Cooper Santa Barbara Debaven

Not a Candidate for Senator Harrison Denies Senatorship Bid

Indianapolis December 10 A local paper reports General Harrison wrote a letter saying he would not accept the senatorship and favored all banks for senator. General Harrison replies the letter is false and he has not been a candidate. He seeks private life and hopes the legislature selects a man who will dignify the state and country.

Indianapolis General Harrison General T Harrison Lenny amano

National Gold Democrats to Convene in Indianapolis

Indianapolis hosts the National Gold Democrats as W D Benum opens a meeting of the national executive committee. Members include Haldeman Peabody Falkner Spelman and Holman. discussion centers on the gold standard party and future headquarters. Henry Watterson of Louisville will attend and speak at an informal Bates House banquet.

Indianapolis W. D. Benum national souid money democratic party W. B. Haldeman Kentincky George Foster Peabody New York L. C. Kranthoff Missouri FLW. M. Cutcheon Minnesota PP. Hopkins Hilingis J. C. Bullitt Pennsylvania C. VY. Holman Maine J. kB. Falkner Bates house

Mr Hanna Movements and Dingley Bill Debate at Capitol

Washington dispatches describe a two hour conference at the capitol where Republican senatorial strategy and Mark Hanna discussed electing U S senators in North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky and Washington. They favored all lawful means and considered the Dingley bill. an extra congressional session after McKinley’s inauguration was deemed likely. A separate Philadelphia Manufacturers visit aims to urge passage of the Dingley bill and will tour the capitol this afternoon.

Washington capitol Mark Irvana North Carolina South Dakota Kentucky United States tate congress McKinney Der Philadelphia espitoel

Brackett and Houghton Bill for State Prisons Probe

Albany reports Senator Edgar Brackett and Judge Houghton sought $12 500 and $10 000 respectively for 125 and 100 days of service during the state prisons investigation. They prepared a bill totaling over $23 000 with expenses. The comptroller said payment would await Supt. Lathrop’s approval and an audit for fairness to the state.

Albany Edgar T. Brackett Houghton Saratoga Austin Lathrop Roberts Brackett

Cursed the Judge and Court Hearings Sat in Wartford

Charles Long, a convict who tried to kill Deputy Warden Baisden, faced the Superior Court after witnesses testified. He claimed illness affected his actions and was sentenced to five years in prison to begin after his current term as he cursed the judge and vowed revenge.

Wartford Charles Long Baisden Superior court Bearsden Long Buisden Wheeler

Treasury official rejects general bond for all imports

Assistant Secretary Hamlin of the treasury department refused to accept a general bond for all goods imported by an importer stored in a private bonded warehouse, replacing the special bond required for each entry of imported merchandise. In Galveston Texas on December 10 H Langham mate of the steamship William Cliffe was killed at sea December 4 when a log broke loose in the hold, crushing him and leading to his burial at sea.

Washington Dea Hamlin treasury department Yalveston Tex H. Langham William Cliffe

View of U S Cuba Intervention From Abroad

Paris dispatch reports Gaulois questions to Crispi Duke and Velas about U S Cuba policy. Crispi says topic too large for a letter. claims Americans seek a future not pleasant for Europe. Duke says U S intervention would not set a precedent citing Mexico and Venezuela. Vel­a, Spanish dissident leader, believes U S will not intervene and current policy excludes action.

Paris Gaulois United States Cuba Signor Crispi Italy Charles Duke house of commons Mexicoo Venezuela Senor Ilvela Gualds

Spaniards Still Rejoice Over Reported Cuban Deaths

A Havana correspondent reports Weyler with troops near Sam Cristobal and marching toward Vandelaria amid uncertain contact with insurgents. Havana papers celebrate purported death of Maceo and Gomez, while rebels reportedly attack Arroyo Maranja, burning houses and wounding five soldiers. one woman killed. Jacinta Collada Rodriguez shot for rebellion. Spain ships 2,500 more soldiers. Weyler orders troops aid cattlemen due to meat shortages. London reports Salisbury privately cautious on the Maceo death news. Stock Exchange to close the day after Christmas. reopen New Year’s first business day.

Havana Vec Artetmisa Weyler Sam Cristobal Vandelaria Havana news Maceo Macéa Gomez Arroyo Maranja Jacinta Collada Rodriguez Matanzas Spain Timor del Rio Ilavana Cuba Clevelarndy oessue

Kaiser Sunk in German Port Amid Dock Strike Turmoil

The Kaiser, recently arrived from Port Natal and placed to house striking dockers, was sunk last night in Hawnburg by authorities who suspect striker involvement. The Steamer Sitck by Hawnburg Strikers and Mamburg report confirms the hostile act amid ongoing labor unrest.

Mamburg Kaiser Port Natal

Death of Col McClellan in Germantown at 43

Philadelphia reports the death of Col Oliver Eldredge McClellan at his Germantown home aged 43. He formerly served as superintendent of the Middle division of the Pennsylvania Railroad and had retired from railroad work several years ago.

Philadelphia Oliver Eldredge McClellan Germantown Pennsylvania railroad everal

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