Senate votes 41 to 14 declaring Cuba war state
The Senate approved a resolution recognizing a state of war between Spain and the Cuban proclaims, urging strict U S neutrality. Debate referenced bloody two year conflict with dignitaries Thurston Hale Fairbanks Elkins and Spooner. A substitute by Fair was tabled. Illinois House violence followed with Speaker Curtis attacked as rioting erupted.
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Airship that Went Up at Nashville Sparks Assembly Clash
In Nashville members partially restored order after a dispute centered on Mr. Novak's bid for recognition. He sought to move to third reading for amendment on the revenue bill, but the Speaker kept to the Senate fire-escape bill and directed readings. Novak pressed on with an unrecognized speech.
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The Turkish plenipo Moustapha Bey in Washington
Moustapha Bey acts as Turkish plenipo in Washington and is a suave figure amid gossip about his wives. The piece notes his influence with Secretary Sherman and contrasts his polished image with hostile stereotypes, while recounting a sensational legislative melee in which Speaker Curtis faced a chaotic scene and a mob-like clash involving several members.
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Day With McKinley Shows Busy Presidential Schedule
Washington correspondence details a typical day for President McKinley. He rises early, reviews letters with Porter, meets visitors in the White House, endures relentless calls from office seekers, and attends cabinet meetings, dinners, and receptions. The routine fills nearly eighteen hours daily, leaving little private time.
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Wrecked by Bank President at Logansport
Reports reach Washington on the Logansport State National Bank failure crediting dishonesty by president F Johnson who allegedly diverted capital stock of 200000 and undivided profits of 160000. Deposits quoted at 800000 while directors failed oversight. Johnson jailed in Indianapolis awaiting fate as he plans pleas and defense.
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Boy's brave leap saves life on railroad trestle
Fred Lawson, five, son of an Edgewater Park resident, stood on a Northern Pacific bridge as an express train neared. He flung flat to the tie ends outside the timber, clung to a projecting plank as the car axles brushed close. Spectators aided him and he returned home unharmed.
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British and Spanish financial moves and church death
The British Iron and Steel Institute identifies rising American competition in its annual address. The Agriculture Department distributed 10000 pounds of beet seed nationwide until exhausted. Cardinal Camilio Siciliano di Stendi archbishop of Benevento has died in Rome born 1847, red hat 1877. Spain loans $50660000 to fund Cuban troops. Chilean leaders and population clash over Argentina war but elites oppose it.
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Congress Debates Cuban Relief and Belligerency
The Senate discussed a relief measure for Cuban citizens, with amendments to recognize Cuban belligerency debated. The Morgan resolution faced opposition in both chambers, while the Indian appropriation bill moved in the House. The week featured sharp partisan clashes over Cuba, with notable speeches by Foraker, Cannon, Lindsay, and Hoar. Both houses adjourned after a tense session and a $50,000 relief appropriation passed in the House.
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Global and Local News Snapshot of 1887
Spain sent 252 soldiers to Cuba in the last two years. The French brigantine Croisine ashore near Lamaline Newfoundland. crew rescued with difficulty. Major Henry McNamara, Fenian and Clan na Gael figure, killed himself at Kansas City over a $20 debt. Continental European detectives in London to monitor anarchist refugees during the jubilee. American Ticket Brokers Association holds its nineteenth annual convention in Pittsburg with about 700 present of 500 members. Battleships Maine Indiana and cruiser Brooklyn to England for queen's jubilee. Rear Admiral J N Miller to command. State Department chatter says Assistant Secretary Rockhill may be named minister to China succeeding Denby, with Judge Day replacing him.
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