25 Nov 1897
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Newspaper
Phoenix Weekly Herald
Location
Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1897
Page
1
A fragmented clipping notes political chatter from multiple parties. It mentions Corcress convening a week from next Monday, debates on tariffs, annexation, and the economy, with references to Democratic and Republican positions, and forecasts on legislative length and policy impacts.
A garbled but coherent note urges Congress to strengthen the Interstate Commerce Act. It argues railroad discrimination harms markets and small merchants, calls for uniform freight classifications, fair rates, and nonpredatory practices. It praises industry alliances and efforts to protect commerce nationwide.
Gen Pando departs Havana by train with staff and artillery to lead the Cuban campaign against insurgents. He has been commissioned by Captain General Siason to seek peace talks with three insurgent leaders, offering autonomy or concessions while pressuring for a decisive defeat if negotiations fail.
Fire in London destroys large warehouses up to six stories high over a 200 by 150 yard area near Michael Square and Red Cross Street. Two firemen slightly injured. about 300 people seek new offices. Insurance losses debated, with estimates from 1.5 to 4 million dollars, but prevailing view around 10 million. Historical records and church treasures were moved from Cripple Gate Church amid the blaze.
In San Francisco on November 22 Judge Bars signed the bill of exceptions on appeal in the Durrant case, enabling the appeal to the United States Supreme Court over the lower court’s failure to set a trial date for the Minnis Williams murder charge. The timing of execution and further steps depend on the fate of the appellate process as District Attorney Barnes awaits events from the appellate court and Supreme Court action.
In Asrex Colorado on November 22 the Smuggler fire subsides and water is kept on slopes while miners resume clearing operations. Johnson property delayed by a one hour test. Other Smuggler properties remain steady. Separately in Denver, November 22, Republicans oppose admitting new territories while they control Congress, arguing western Senators hinder growth.
Representatives of major silver mines and refining works plan a week of meetings to cut output and raise prices. The article also promotes Electric Bitters as a cure-all for kidney, liver, and nerve issues, claiming it restores vigor and guarantees satisfaction.
Private Waddell testified in the Lovering court martial at Fort Sheridan about entering the cell room during Hammond’s confinement on October Sth and witnessing a struggle. He said he received orders to fix his weapon and prod the prisoner with a bayonet and later helped move Hammond under orders from Captain Lovering. A separate dispatch notes a Chinese Equal Rights Leaves group formed in New York aiming to secure Chinese suffrage and repeal the Exclusion Act.
An eight-sourced dispatch from Berlin reports that the German government seeks to enlarge its territory in China by taking control of land held by German forces in Shen Ten. The move aims to establish a naval station and could be pursued diplomatically if feasible.
Russian embassy officials sent a note to the Turkish minister urging payment of war debts as Turkey plans new armaments. Russia seeks a portion of the spoils as Austria once urged compensation for transporting Turkish troops in the recent war with Greece. The Porte replied that no decision has been made on arming plans while acknowledging the Russian envoy.
A brief notice outlines proposed changes to the plan for nominating a president, detailing procedural adjustments and key dates for consideration by the committee and public observers. The item highlights implications for succession, voting thresholds, and eligibility criteria.
In Cureaco on November 23 and Washington reports a plan to remake presidential nominating methods. The Democratic State convention would instruct the National Committee to adopt the Chicago platform unchanged and allow Bryan to name his running mate. The Populist National Organization Committee in St Louis debated future courses with 29 states present.
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward issues a new work titled The Story of Jesus Christ an Interpretation It is an orthodox account of the Savior's life in a new form and adheres to the New Testament except it rejects the personal devil temptation as a brain disorder after weeks of feasting The book is expected to interest literary and theological circles and spark discussion among many denominations.
Professor Starr of the University of Chicago, with one companion, leaves Novio for a six month tour across Mexico. The expedition covers over 5,000 miles to visit tribes including pygmies, to advance anthropological science and reveal information not previously documented.
A cold wave blankets the middle south and west with freezing temperatures. Havre Montana records 10 degrees below zero, while Moorhead Minnesota reports zero. St Paul Minnesota at 8 above, Chicago 15 above, St Louis 26 above, as the cold air moves eastward rapidly.
The Cabinet met briefly in Washington as the President and several members planned to attend the wedding of Mr. Harlan, son of Justice Harras, to Miss Noble. The session focused on matters from several departments with Mr. McKisley noting his message was nearly complete.
Asrax Colo November 23 The Smuggler mine ore out and work of ore raising the workings preparatory to breaking ore will be begun this afternoon.
Sims reports on General Sir William Lockhart leading the fourth British punitive brigade to Datol after crossing three miles of perilous defiles with few enemy encounters. The force numbered about ten men amid dense fog affecting All England in semi darkness.
New York November 23 in little more than an hour this morning three additional jurors for the trial of Martin Thorn the alleged assassin of Wm Guldensuppe were secured in the criminal branch of the Supreme Court of Queens County. This makes ten jurors chosen.
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