Debate on Cuban resolutions dominates Senate and House
Washington March 20 The Cuban question spurred a long Senate debate led by Mr Call defending a prompt settlement without war. The session also addressed Dupont’s Senate eligibility and adjournment tactics. In the House, Bayard speeches sparked censure votes on diplomatic remarks and a contested Louisiana election case proceeded to floor action.
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Bayard
Boston
Edinburgh
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Batley
Cockrell
Cummings
Latimer
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Lorg
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Allen
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Pendleton
Stokes
Messrs. Adams
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Palrehild
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Nevada
Alley
Texas
Wheeler
Alabama
Willie
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Hutchesan
Turner
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Alexis Henolt
Charles J. Boatner
Louisiana
Johnson
Committee On Flections
Halley
Hostner
Boatner
Bern Agrovil
Reagan
Pavlov
Congress
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Mineras
Benoit
Viva
Wile
Garant Wus
Go'clock
Harbor Rovenments and Congressman Tyler Interference Charge
Colonel Lamb disputes Congressman Tyler and defends backing a Norfolk Harbor project. Lamb recounts pressuring the Chamber of Commerce and Senator Daniel for a joint resolution seeking an estimate for a 150 yard by 28 foot channel from Hampton Roads to Norfolk Navy Yard. He notes amendments favoring Western Branch and says Tyler delayed action by entrusting it to him to a House stalemate.
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Lamb
Wash- Inston
Chamber of Commerce
Daniel
Secretary of War
Hampton Roads
Noralk Navy Yard
Thomas
Atlantic and
Danville
Senate
House
River and Harbor
Norfolk
Pay of Letter Carriers Regulated by House Panel
Washington March 20 The House committee reported favorably on a bill by Mr Kelfer Minnesota to regulate letter carrier pay. It fixes salaries for cities over 75000 at 500 first year 500 second 1000 third and 1200 thereafter. In smaller cities the first three years are the same and 1600 is the maximum in the fourth year. The Senate bill denying fourth class mail matter was also favorably reported.
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Washington
Kelfer
Step
Minnesota
Senate
Steamship Martin Saens Catches Fire at Sea
The Spanish steamship Martin Saens, Captain Osamiz, from New Orleans February 1st, caught fire while discharging cotton at Valencia on March 13th and arrived Barcelona March 17th. Seven hundred fifty bales of cotton were damaged.
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London
Martin Saens
Osamiz
New Oricang
Valencia
Barcelona
Trade volumes fall in 1896 first quarter outlook
Bradstreet’s notes general trade in the first quarter of 1896 was disappointing. Interior markets show some pickup in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska while eastern regions are chilled by storms and slow mercantile collections. Prices slip for cotton goods woollens and shoe materials amid rising stocks and pending mill closures.
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New York
Bradstreet
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Mississippi
Lyon
Hebei
Lidian
Tony
Daw
Supreme Court Proceedings Summary from Norfolk and Western Rail case list
The State Supreme Court of Appeal at Norfolk hears case No 68 Richmond versus Appoal held March 20 with Captain Charles M Mackford arguing for the plaintiff in error and submission recorded. Other cases including Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company versus Lash administrator No 70 and Moschen executrix versus Julien executor numbered 71 heard or to be heard, with various counsel noted and Chambers versus Pidety and Casualty Company of New York to be called after No 69.
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Richmond
State Supreme Court of
Julien
Atkinson
Philadelphia Manufacturer Disputes Senate Conference Report
Charles W Harding of Philadelphia manufacturers denounces a Washington conference report as ex parte and biased. He asserts the meeting did not fairly reflect all views and urges fuller testimony from those not aligned with silver and Republican positions, warning the published account harms his colleagues and the Philadelphia business community.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Charles VW
Harding
Phner, Mardin & Co
Clark
Dolan
Dornan
Dobson
Search
Allen
Crow
Croft
Miller
Spaniards Capture Supplies for Cuba Expedition
Washington dispatch reports arms and medical supplies captured from Varadore and Caordenis by Spanish forces in Cuba. Boxes of rifles, medicines, knapsacks and explosives seized. cargo linked to Cedar Key and Three Friends. Ongoing pursuit of Maceo and reinforcements reported. Philadelphia confirms Arkell ammo seizure by Caridad near Varadore. Charleston plans Spartanburg convention to back South Carolina’s exhibit at Chicago Southern States Exposition.
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Washington, D. C
Dupny Delhomme
Lienered
Cylay
Dinwaua
Domelinest
Varadore
Ear Caordenis
Wayler
de Lome
Cedar Key
J. S. Mallory
United States Revenue
Cuba
Cardenas
Maceo
Hong
Pinar del Rio
Philadelphia
Havana
Mallory
Arkell
Wl Viradore jAs
Caradac
Charleston
D. C
R. ZL. Tkoche
South Carolina
Spartanburg
Chicago
Movement for direct election of U S Senators in New Do
The Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections reports the Movement of the People demands the direct vote for U S Senators. It warns that direct election reduces friction between the Senate and the people, and notes protracted state contests in Delaware Kentucky and others as evidence. The committee urges recognizing the people’s voice in senatorial choices and cites broad public restiveness with the current system. Newest Discovery teeth no pain N D Rooma Ennis 162 Main
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Whellington
D.C
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Pteesuil
Senate
Mikel
Tore Loree
Tnd
Verple
Amr
Donovan Sear
Ile
Ion
Hia Ehaier
Legiim- Lire
Pry
New York
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Kentucky
Delaware
Dupont
Rooma
Ennis
Washington Notes: Naval Engineer Collapse and reforms
Washington March 20 Mr Grey of Virginia offers a resolution directing Naval Affairs to investigate charges by the International Association of Mechanics that navy yards in New York and Brooklyn mistreat candidates. A May competitive exam will fill twelve vacancies on the revenue cutter service. McCarthy San Francisco engineer condemned by a medical survey, sent to Brooklyn Hospital. two young engineers retired for disability. Other items note Arizona statehood bill progress, fisheries nominations, Nicaragua canal debate, Chickamauga dedication plan, and park commission praise.
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Washington
Grey
Virginia
Committee On Naval Affairs
International Assortation of Mechanics
Ualtel Etates Navy Yards
Arsenala
New York
Brooklyn
Navy
Selcommune
Cherinegineer
M. McCarthy
San Francisco
T Medina Survey
Booklyn Naval Mosprtat
McCarthy
VET Gerview
Mc Moctiy
Nooe
Bngineer Odten
Daivels
Rumiot Tin
State Department
Winns
Iiivann
Oliveira Agramonte
Cohan
Agrimonte
John D. Wall
United States
San Juan
Porto Mico
Uy Fh
South Cumbria
Challs
Miarehath
Errereows
Hint
Nica
Coumul
Sean Pee
Tha Wile Committee On Territories
Arizona
Call
Gouvement
Senate Committee On Fisheries
Brice
Commerce
Chickamauga Military Park
Palmer Rehairman
WH. V. Boynton
Park Commission
An Incendiary Fire at Unoccupied House on Cumberland Street
A general alarm at 11 last night reported a fire at unoccupied No 40 Cumberland Street. Agent Mr T J Rogers. The third story and roof were badly damaged with about 1000 dollars loss. The chemical engine failed before extinguishing. The fire is of incendiary origin after several recent attempted fires.
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Cunberland Street
T. J. Rogers
Two Schooners In Distress Near Cape Henry Virginia
An Old Dominion steamer from New York reports two schooners in distress near Cape Charleo lightship and near Cape Henry five miles. One schooner requests a tow while the other is adrift five miles from Cape Henry.
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Cape Henry
Old Dominion
New York
Cape Charleo
Morley Rejects Egyptian Expedition Sanction Debate
In Commons Mr Curzon described Dervish threats against Kassala and the need to defend Egypt. Mr Morley pressed if a majority of the Egyptian Debt Commission could sanction the expedition. Curzon said only the large Myputian debt fund required unanimous power. the reserve fund of 2,600,000 pounds could be disposed of without a majority. Liberal critics urged delay and questioned government policy amid fears of wider conflict.
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London
House of Commons
G. N.curzon
Unfter
Tallin
Kassala
Egypt
Morley
Egyptian Debt Commission
Mr. Curzon
John Money
Foreign Office
Beypt
Usguir
Urert
Beneft
Wisyyptian
Minsters
Henry Labouchere
Oo Lon
Labouchere
Dongola
Khartoun
Darfou
Henry M. Stanley
Stanley
Chamberlain
Isagiand
Keypt
England
Abyselnia
Elopement Reported Between Dr White and Miss Richardson
Reported last night that Dr P E White a veterinary surgeon about 20 and Miss Mamie Richardson 16 of 248 East Malin Street eloped to Elizabeth City and were married. White has boarded at Miss Richardson's home. The item notes a British ship collision in the channel near Swan with the Zenith sinking and one sailor drowned.
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Mamie Richardson
East Malin Street
Elizabeth City
White
Richardsp Ke
London
Perest Gell
Zenith
Swan
Channel
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