Senate Votes Amid War Debate and Foreign Policy Clash
The Senate debated war risks and foreign policy as the resolution passed 23 to 15 with 18 Republicans and 12 Democrats in favor and 12 opposing. Prior moves to refer the measure and substitute proposals were tabled, while Thurston urged readiness after discussions tracing battles and state department records.
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Musi
Uote
Cis
Hale
Committee On Foreign Relations
Yeas
Price Banks
Indiana
United States
Spain
Thurton
Nebraska
Elkins
West
Virgi White
California
Vairhauks
Spooner
Wisconsin
Gorman
Maryland
Thurston
Senate
State Department
Ar. Thorston
Nashville airship disruption at session over revenue bill
WWE members partly entered or departed after separating combatants and seating members. The conflict began when Mr Novak pressed for recognition to amend and move to second reading, forcing a shift to third reading of the Sena fire-escape bill. Speaker refused to recognize him and directed clerk to read bill. Novak then spoke without recognition.
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Novak
Jae
Sena
Novek
Turkish plenipo Moustapha Bey to tell Sherman facts in war
The Turkish plenipotentiary Moustapha Bey in Washington is described as a notable figure with a polished image who will brief Secretary Sherman on Greece Turkey hostilities. The report notes his social charm and asserts his long family prominence in Ottoman affairs plus his claimed aeronautic experiment and other exploits.
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Sultan
Washington
Moustapha Bey
Sherman
Greece
Turkey
Moustapha
Constantinople
American
Spurned by Spain Prompts Interventions Debate
The piece outlines U S debate on Cuba crisis with senators Lindsay and Foraker urging intervention, while some seek orderly mediation. It discusses possible protectorate or direct actions to end the war, noting public interest and the push toward a decisive U S role in Cuba.
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Sherman
Cuba
Spain
Lindsay
Kentucky
Foraker
Ohio
Jon
United States
Esquire
Arcethin Stan
Wild Riot Disrupts Illinois House Over Speaker Row
Bloodshed erupted Thursday in the Illinois House as attempts were made to wrench Speaker Curtis from the chair. P. J. Meaney was struck on the cheek by an inkwell hurled at the speaker, narrowly missing him as Meaney ducked away.
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Meanay
Curtis
Leland Hotel
Novak
Snearker Curtis
Eer
Nendies
Novats
Mr. Galligan
Galligan
Illinois House
Speaker Curtis
P. J. Meaney
Meaney
Wey
Murder in The Sage Factory Mystery Evidence Alleges Fire Pit Disposal
A man named Cuicego Sansege-Maker was arrested after a bride was killed and her body disposed of at the Luetghut Luergert family factory. Authorities traced a chilling sequence from a vaulting vat to a sewer draining hole where rings and charred remains were recovered, revealing a planned attempt to destroy evidence and end a relationship.
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Cuicego Sansege
Fey
veElai Wight
Sadj
What Cuba's War Has Cost
The New York Herald lists war costs including American property destroyed totaling $10,000,000 and $25,090,000 in sugar value. Consular reports show Cuban hunger, starvation deaths, and 200 American properties damaged. Estimates cover Spanish troops, Cuban losses, and Cuba's prewar revenue and trade figures amid the conflict.
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New York Herald
Hing Cone
Guba
Yale
Cubs
Cuba
Flood of 1897 Over at Last Relief Abandoned
The Mississippi has fallen to safe levels from Memphis to the gulf signaling the end of major flood relief. Engineers agree no further high water fear remains and relief efforts are largely stopped. Refugee camps disbanded and evacuees sent home as area damage tallies show extensive losses across Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana.
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Memphis
Gulf
Tyne
Ohio
Upper
Colored Relief Committee
Vicksburg
Natchez
Arkansas
Louisiana
Missiasinni
Ss. SoUtot PU
Sai
Uncertain notes on rulers statues and expeditions
Fragmentary report mentions Emperor of Austria presiding over a statue unveiling in Presburg and a Catholic bishop in Baltimore. It also references a Canadian expedition to Hudson Bay, memoriam for an Irish patriot, and various unclear political statements and figures.
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Austria
Presburg
Hungary
Maria Theresa
Edward Adlonwy Erates
Liskov
Baltimore
Gutemaeur
Hudson
Lien Wonca
Calhoun
Cuba
Consul Gener
Lew Studier Gallon
United States Delegates in Paris Seek Audience with France
The U S bimetallic commission led by Sen Walents and Adlai Stevenson arrives in Paris to present credentials to President Faure and request a meeting with French officials. The delegates will visit London after about two months. London papers indicate support for inquiry into British army health in Italy.
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Faure
Cey
United States
London
M. Maline
Lord Durraven
House of Tord
Itulin
Controversy and Cuban Belligerency in Congress Proceedings
A summary of Congressional activity in Washington covers House and Senate debates on Cuban belligerency, proposed resolutions, and international relations. Reports include Foraker Cannon and Hoar speeches, debates on recognition of Cuban belligerency, and the Senate passage of the Morgan Cuban resolutions after tense discussion. Also noted are bridge projects on the Missouri and Red Rivers, and a House relief appropriation for destitute Cuban citizens.
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Senate
House
Cuba
Foraker
Cannon
Lindsay
Hoar
United States
Morsin
West
State Department
Messrs
Mason
Morgan
Gallinger
Hail
Pairbanks
Boy's Place Saves His Life on Railroad Bridge
Fred Lawson, five years old and son of a Holsewater Park resident, clung to the ties as an express train whistle shrieked. The rapid stop prevented tragedy as the boy crossed the Northern Pacific bridge, with bystanders reporting a near-miss and crew signaling safety.
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Fred Lawson
Holsewater Park
Northern Pacific
Slorm
Boy Clings to Bridge Ties as Train Passes
Spectators watched a boy cling to exposed timber on a trestle as a swiftly moving train thundered past. After a tense moment he held on until the last car passed, then rescuers carried him home unharmed.
Spain Sends Baa 202282 and Other Far Eastern Tales
A garbled account notes Spain sending a vessel to Cuba over two years, the Croisine near Lamaline, and Henry McNamara’s claim to Kansas City. It mentions anarchist refugees in London, the American Ticket Brokers’ Association hosting its nineteenth convention in Pittsburgh, and ships bound for England to represent the United States at the queen’s jubilee. Rumors place Book as next ambassador to China, potentially replacing Denby.
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Spain
Solliery
Cuba
Croisine
Lamaline
Henry McNamara
Eniay
Cun-ug-Gael
Il Jed
Kansas City
Europe
London
Assation
Pyllsburs
DOD
Span
China
Denby
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