Suppression of Smuggling Expeditions in Cuban Waters
Secretary Gage reports Treasury efforts to curb illegal expeditions from the United States to Cuba under new neutralization laws. He notes only six American vessels among 1001 entries succeeded, with several foreign ships involved and Spanish authorities variably responsive. The document analyzes forty three failures and seventeen alleged successes, highlighting enforcement limits and the broader implications for U.S. authority and Cuban unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Gage Hes
Department of State
Treasury Department
Muba
Department
Gage
United States
Cuba
Cuban
Stermer
Bermuda
Dart
Oeliis
Atlantic
Gulf
Anil
Unite States
Spain
Baltimore
Ranes
Teanes
United States Navy
Delaware
Simon
New York
Treasury
Legation
Viethal
Minited States
Hollowtoy
Hand
Vera Itahiel
Hicharnee
Thorestom
Llandmane
Thornhith
Cake
Civil Service Bill Aims to Define and Regulate Appointments
A bill proposed in the House seeks to define and regulate civil service, stating that existing laws do not apply to most federal appointments except certain clerical positions, medical posts in customs houses, and postal service staff. It calls for examinations by department heads for other appointees and notes a movement to convene a non political conference of civil service supporters. General Grosvenor backs a conference likely soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terehinges
Dan Nene
Gullthcor
Wensucn
Washington
Senaiter Gallinger
Day
United States
Elvill
Pearson
Nowih Carolina
Civil Service Committee
Aome
Grosvenor
Ohio
Masonic Grand Officers Elected in Virginia
Richmond Va Dec 8 The Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia tonight elected officers for the ensuing year Grand Master T W Duke Jr of Charlottesville Vice Courtney who declined re election Deputy Grand Master George Wricht of Marion Grand Senior Warden H O Kern of Malifax Grand Treasurer J Fred Pleasants of Richmond Grand Secretary Dr George W Carrington of Richmond Grand Junior Warden Edward W Rubank of Newport News Grand Senior Deacon Thomas N Davis of Lynchburg Grand Junior Deacon Kosculsko Kemper of Alexandrian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Richmond
Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia
T. W. Duke, Jr
Char- Iottesville
AL RR
Courtney
George Wricht
Marion
H. O. Kern
Malifax
J. Fred Pleasants
George W. Carrington
Edward Wrubank
Newport News
Thomas N. Davis
Lynchburg
Kosculsko Kemper
Alexandrian
Prince Henry at Bismarck Meets to Discuss Eastern Question
Prince Henry of Prussia visited Prince Bismarck in Berlin for two hours of talks amid naval preparations for a Far Eastern expedition. He pledged to serve the Emperor and Fatherland as his squadron sails from Kiel. Reports from Paris and London note China tensions and French naval dispatches related to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freidrichsruhe
Prince Henry
Prussia
Germa
Miao Chow Bay
Prince Bismarck
Ftd
Prince Bismarek
Bismarck
AL Schwenlhiger
Prince Tismarek
Sis
Pats Altona
Prince Tenry
Kiwl
Acrumaher
Waldorgee
Hin Cavewell
Long Hye
Berlin
China
Khoo Chou Ito
Germany
Emperor Wiliam
Kiel
Brandenburg
Wartenberg
Christiann
Khel
Wurtembere
Dry Docks
London
Paris
Jean Tart
Tely
Alger
Pascal
New York
Commerciag Table Company
Mit
King Chou
Span Tung
Spain and United States Cuba policy commentaries
A report on reactions to President McKinley’s message to Congress includes Premier Madris Dow stating no declaration will be made and that the threat to intervene was to satisfy a portion of American opinion. Opinions in the Imparcial and El Liberal reflect on aims, arms, and Spain’s intent to restore peace in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial
di Globo
Rick Kinley
el Pais
Republican Progreso
la Correspondencia de Espana
Omleinl
McKinsey
Congress
Spain
Madris
McWinley
United States Congress
Intba
United States
Imparcial
McKinley
Cuba
el Liberal
Cleveland
Currency committee acts on Secretary’s views in currency reform
The House Banking and Currency Committee held its first meeting to consider Secretary of the Treasury’s proposed comprehensive currency and banking reform. Debate focused on three main proposals: up to par value currency backing, a 1 percent tax reduction, and establishing rural small banks. Proceedings noted a split on rapid action and discussed timing of the holiday recess and upcoming appropriations work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnuee
Aim Bay
Washington, D. C
Chse
Tito
Thm
Connecticut
Mi Brostis
Oliow
Johnson
Thana
Welch
Mitchell
New York
Walker
Japanese minister News interview on Hawaii annexation and treaty rights
Japanese Minister Hoshi and private secretary toured Omaha en route to Washington. They clarified Japan’s stance on potential U S annexation of Hawaii and said Tokyo would defend treaty rights including compensation for expelled Japanese migrants and exclusion from war treaty benefits if annexation proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nob
Nee
Toru Ween
United States
Washington
Associated Press
Flash
Japan
Travail
Hawaii
Daland
Contested Election Plots in Norfolk County Emerge
A Virginia news summary reports contested election actions in Norfolk County over appointive posts in the School Board. The House debates delays and reforms amid a push to maintain existing judges while probing county fiscal practices and awaiting committee work.
Death by Own Action at Centenary Sexton Home
Allison Moore a colored sexton of Centenary church committed suicide at his residence 11 Brown street near midnight. His wife found his lifeless body in the woodshed after 12 oclock with a severed carotid and jugular, the bloody razor beside him. Moore a six foot two inch man 60 years old had recent poor health and leaves a wife and three children. City coroner Dr Newton said suicide likely. an inquest will be held this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Barksdale
Commonwealth
Barksdale
Barnes
Walters
Virginia
Accomac
Northampton
St. W. Winborne
Rockbridge
House of Delegates
Bengate
House
Iehanan
Dickinson
Greenville
Franklin
Patriote
Beott
Warwick
Wise
Maupin
Howitzer
Comféderate
Velerang
Lee Camp
Masonic Grand Lodge
R.T. W. Duke
K. Kemper
Alexandria
Allison Moore
Centenary Church
Brown Street
Moore
West End
Newton
Durrant's Appeals Dismissed by Supreme Court
The California Supreme Court disposed of W. J. T. Durrant's two appeals in the Lamont and Minnie Williams murders. It affirmed Judge Baherson's remand to San Quentin for execution and reversed the November 11 hanging sentence, sending the case back to the Superior Court for further proceedings per law, with execution stay possible only via a probable cause certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Io San Quintin
Durrant
Jai
Cuba Independence and the President’s Policy Debate
In Washington on December 8 1897 the Senate session centered on memorials and a Cuba independence resolution by Mr Allen of Nebraska. He urged recognizing Cuba’s political independence and criticized President McKinley for not following the party pledge. The speech contrasted with administration policy, prompting remarks on Spain, insurrectionist support, and potential use of American vessels. A memorial for Rep Wright’s death was read and the body adjourned after a brief tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bec
Senate
Alleny
Nebraska
United States
Cuba
Republican Party
W. H
Davis
Minnesota
Committee On Foreign
North Pacific Oceans
Hale
Maina
Allen
Congress
Belle
Ibenty
McKinley
Goffie
Mree
Spain
Perlay
Aten
Hoar
Ashley B. Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ronderce Matorini
Urs
Civil Service
Lis
Henry
Collin
Hing Chan
Mavana
Dee
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clim
Delolas
Maximo Comez
Moon
Sniso Optr Say
Socnsta
Wem
Betaw
Rgistl Ath
Washington,d. C
Tluse
Reese
Pratonvy
JLPAX
Iinwald
Norfolk
Cole Artinst Newbemne
Norfolk County
Lofay
Moningue
Milzabeth City
Wiphiherta
Towse
Veh
Corthin
Princesa Anne Cnity
John J. Woodhouse
Commonwealthy
Hew White
Charles T. Gand
Portsmouth
State
Counsiel
Alexandr
Sergeon
Withers
Oaple
Parr
Ilya
Wis
Len
Gues
Nebrasto Sento
Peelmea
Republican
Weary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!