Cuba's Cause at the Front Meets Senate Action
Washington December debates on Cuban independence prompt three Senate joint resolutions. One recognizes Cuban independence and urges peaceful war suspension. Another calls for US possession of Trinidad with forces until Cuba forms a government. The third was laid on the table as the Foreign Relations Committee opened formal hearings on Cuban policy.
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Rumors of Maceo Death Supposed Cuban Crisis Fueled
Washington dispatches report no official confirmation of General Antonio Maceo or Francisco Gomez dead. Albertini says rumors are designed to shatter Cuban recognition efforts and to counter Cornjeda's defeat. Spanish reports claim Maceo killed, Gomez dead by suicide, with corroboration from Madrid and Havana cables amid public outcry.
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Turbulent Spanish Press and US Cuba Policy Debate
A dense report from Madrid and Havana covers European reaction to President Cleveland's message on Cuba and US policy. It cites mixed views from Spanish and Italian officials, fears of intervention, and comment from European figures about future US relations and Monroe Doctrine implications.
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Squatters Ordered To Move In State Forest Lands
A legislative and political mix dominates the page with reports of anti-silver campaigns led by figures including Willam J. Bryan and Governor Stone, a national speakers bureau forming, and the mass movement of squatters ordered to surrender state forest lands near Albany after a commission decision.
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General Lathrops Plan to Employ State Convicts
Albany dispatch reports Supervising Superintendent Austin Lathrop plans to reform convict labor after a January mandate bans product manufacture for Mr Lathrop. He suggests grading convicts by sentence, placing first offenders in Sing Sing, others in Auburn, and placing repeat offenders in Clinton Prison. The scheme aims to coordinate with the Pine Commission and State authorities to utilize convict labor across state institutions.
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Police to Enforce Hotel Building Laws Across City
The Police Commissioners announce intensified enforcement of building and hotel laws. They discuss oversight, court rulings, and the need for constables, with the Building Superintendent and Mayor consulted on hotel compliance and potential law amendments.
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Bear guards showy hat heist ends in chaos
A circus-like scene unfolds as a polar bear in a cage swats away a guest and drags a hat through splinters, while Park Policeman Wray and keeper Tyson struggle to disentangle the crowd. The incident ends with the hat crushed and the bear calm, leaving questions about control and safety.
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Civil Service Reform Advances in New State Regulations
Governor Morton backs a new Civil Service reclassification to create four job lanes with competitive exams for state posts. About 116 non competitive positions move to competitive class while 40 competitive roles shift to non competitive. The plan, prepared at the governor's request, aims to increase accountability and streamline appointments across state offices with Class 1 and Class 2 covers, while preserving exemptions for legislative staff and county employees.
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Civil Service Rules on Exemptions and Examinations
The document outlines exemptions not uniform across departments and notes discrimination in function-based exemptions. It lists groups like clerks cashiers custodians and more, with subdivisions and practical examinations. Temporary and transfer provisions are described, along with noncompetitive examinations for many labor roles and the explicit exclusion of village officers. Morton emphasizes flexible, practical administration over rigid rules to fit public service realities.
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Extra Session Favored by Senate Republicans on Dingley Tariff
Washington December 1 A Republican Steering Committee conference lasting over two hours weighed the chances of passing the Dingley tariff bill and the need for an extra session after McKinley’s inauguration. They noted unlikely votes, favored early action, and discussed hearings with manufacturers to shape a tariff package. Some Northern Republicans resisted an extra session, preferring to pass the Dingley bill and address additions later.
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Jacob Kirkner Suspended by NYSE Governing Committee
Reports say the governing committee suspended Jacob Kirkner for one year citing refusal to allow a general examination of his books and entries connected to transactions with Cuthbert & Co. The case involves irregularities alleged against Kirkner and associates at 40 Market Street, with further action pending on related firm member William Buel Young and the Cuthbert matter. A separate incident at the NYSE involved a woman entering with a heavy stick, creating a disturbance while reciting poetry.
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Dingley Bill Debated In Senate Tariff Skirmish
The Dingley tariff bill sparks a sharp Senate exchange led by Mr Allen Nebraska Populist with Republicans and Bryan Democrats divided. A potential recommittal to finance committee and debate over free silver mark the session as lawmakers struggle to chart a path to revenue legislation.
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