11 Feb 1895
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Newspaper
Middletown Daily Argus
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1895
Page
1
Reports from Washington and Honolulu detail the Hawaiian insurrection cases. Lorrin A. Thurston defends the government while ministers seek delays and commutations. Government pledges open, fair trials with counsel. The outcome hinges on convictions and potential penalties.
The report details a set of ongoing court actions led by Justice of the Peace Courtmey with state taspector oversight. It notes aggressive measures to validate charges, the defendants facing inflation of charges, and a growing cost and fines harvest for the state as proceedings proceed within a week.
The stranded steamer Umbria’s crew are being rescued as the Cambria arrives in New York carrying three survivors of the Elbe. Notable passengers include Eugene Schlegel and Jan Veyern, with Carl Tholmenn’s wife and child among the lost. Weather and fog hindered full recovery.
The storm furiously pummels the coast with many ships seeking shelter in Queenstown harbor. Distress rises in the channel as the blockade broken near Washington’s rail lines ends with trains returning to service.
The passage records a chaotic 19th century legislative discussion on appropriations and shipbuilding. It mentions the House, committees, the Indian Territory, and proposed cruiser construction, with uncertainty about timing and political support. Names and places appear in garbled form due to OCR.
Anews item from New Water New York dated February 11 reports Kiders Knapp also known as Walcott slipped near a portable bathtub close to a red hot stove. In stepping away his foot slipped and he sat down on the stove, causing severe burns as a large surface of skin clung to the stove. He is in bad shape.
The article outlines Senate consideration of a universal avintention treaty proposal. It notes opposition and support among factions, mentions Cornell Bhs rep Gye and Ben iter Sherman, and discusses potential impact on foreign relations and constitutional alignment with the president’s move to advance negotiations.
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