Insurgent Forces Advance Toward Havana in Cuban Battle
Reports from Havana detail about 13,000 insurgents marching from Santa Clara into Matanzas, forcing Campos forces to retreat. The Coliseo plantation fight near Cardenas ended with Cuban troops pressing onward toward Havana, despite long range gunfire and smoke filled clashes.
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Campos’ Scotes
Russia and Spain Show Warlike England Sentiment
Moscow press viewed possible Anglo American conflict with ardor and hostility while Madrid notes Spain would not object to American mediation yet denies Monroe Doctrine admission. Vienna observers blame President Cleveland and warn the US policy may long linger in European minds. Times dispatch from La Guayra reports meetings backed US stance toward Venezuela amid tensions.
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Americas
Venezuela
Armenia
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Spain
Austria
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Herald
Vienna
Cleveland
Kra
Europe
United States
Washington
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Kalmoky
Golushowsky
Phelps and Lincoln to Visit Venezuela
President offers Venezuela high commission posts to Edward J. Phelpha and Robert T. Lincoln, both former ministers to England. Their acceptance is pending and a third seat awaits their decisions.
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England
Venezuela
New York
Washington
Venezuela High Commission
Edward J. Phelpha
Vermont
Robert T. Lincoln
Illinois
Phelphs
Mr. Lincoln
Market Slump Pauses as Stocks Rally and Loans Surge
The New York stock market opened strong with brisk speculation and heavy buying led by foreign houses. Prices rose after a brief drop, with sugar leading declines, and high money rates limited activity. Gould Hall & Company suspended due to the slump but had little effect on the exchange.
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New York
Pullman
Atock
Gould, Hall & Company
Market mood cools but unsettled after early panics
London and Boston stock markets showed cautious improvement amid mixed signals on the Venezuelan question and U S financial outlook. In London there was a shift from panic to confidence with American securities rising on some exchanges while others stayed steady or heavy on Brasilians.
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London
Stock Exchange
United States
Liverpool
Manchester
Glasgow
Should There Be War in Uniform Arms and Codes Questioned
Lieutenant Niblock, head of the naval militia division, warns that joint action in defense would suffer from nonuniform small arms and signal codes. Army uses Krag Jorgensen thirty caliber rifles while the navy buys Lee twenty three caliber rifles, risking ammunition mixups and miscommunication in combat. He urges immediate competitive testing by war and navy departments to select a single best weapon and standardize signaling codes.
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Niblock
Naval Militia
Navy Department
Army
Navy
War and Navy
Cascade road debate drags as Oregon commission weighs wagon road legality
Oregon state road commission debates legality of using a 30 000 appropriation for a wagon road across the Cascade mountains. They consider a four foot trail route costing far more and refer the question to the attorney general. A pass selection and funding conditions loom at the next meeting as other state items proceed.
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Cascade Mountains
Cascade Division
Watson
Tacoma
Congress Responds to President With Session Action
Washington December brings a busy day as the House lists committee heads led by Dingley and Reed, with Ways and Means awaiting Friday to address the treasury relief. Speaker Reed tops Judiciary and Lacy leads Public Lands in a Republican lineup.
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Dingley
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Cannon
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O. W. Brono
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Hocker
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Missouri
Sherman
Pacific Railroade
Powers
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Boutello
Hepburn
Iowa
Henderson
Lacy
Ways and Means Committee
Ohio
United States
United
Ravanna
The Philadelphia Strike Fails to Escalate
Philadelphia reports the strike unchanged with no streetcar runs. Authorities fear violence. unions solicit door to door while officials promise peace with strong law enforcement. Company president John L Welsh cites inability to discharge 1,400 new hires amid tensions.
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Philadelphia
Caia
Warwick
John L. Welsh
Company
Wa Onpany
London Money Market Reflected War Scare Turmoil
London reports temporary tightening in the money market amid American panic. War fears dull American stocks and gold inflow from New York is expected to revive markets. Currency questions and Cleveland’s stance shook confidence, with bond prices dipping 8 to 12 cents and Canadians also affected.
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Euse
New York
Cleveland
Clevelani
Grand Trunkota
Terrible Experience of the Wachusetts Yet Washington Coal Collier
The coal collier Wachusetts arrived at Port Angeles in a leaky condition after a three day hurricane off the Washington coast. Loaded with Nanaimo coal for San Francisco, she passed Cape Filattery last Tuesday and barely avoided disaster. Three sailors were injured, the captain nearly washed overboard, and the ship was taken in tow toward safety. Cargo discharge and drydock repairs are planned as she leaks six inches per hour.
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Wachusetts
Washington
Port Angeles
Nanaimo
San Francisco
Cape Filattery
Cape
Willian
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