Peace plan proposed in Cuban question spurs Cabinet support
A Washington dispatch reports a new phase in the Cuban issue involving relief for starving Cubans, autonomy talks under Spain, and an armistice contingent on insurgent acceptance. The plan, backed by many cabinet members, envisions continued Spanish control with U.S. aid distribution and a gradual disarming process if accepted, while opponents warn of a crafted compromise and potential political backlash.
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New York
Washington
Spain
Madrid
Woodford
Congress
United State
Cuba
Weyler
Canada
United States
Té Ie
Pyrennees
Senate
Gorman
Havana
Republican Party
Alleged Bribery Probe In Schuylkill Water Bill
Philadelphia inquiry probes bribery links to the Schuylkill Valley Water company bill that would lease city water works. Testimony names Mayor Warwick Dr. Pepper and Nelson Green with payments discussed and court decisions influencing the loan plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Warwick
William F. Pepper
Green
Philadelphia
Gordon and
Bregg
Schuylkill Valley Water Company
Walker
Clay
Nelson G. Green
New York
Water Committee
William P. Pepper
Provont
University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Pepper
Henry Green
Pennsylvania Supreme Court
Warwick
Nelson Green
Schuylkill Valley
Cornells
Supreme Court
Harrisburg
Peter F. Smith
Smith
Political currents hint at Cuba war avoidance but Cuba independence urged
The piece surveys U S political mood over Cuba policy, noting southern senators wary of a war’s cotton and port costs and Republicans sharing restraint. It reports cabinet voices opposing a temporary autonomy plan and describes efforts to push Spain toward independent Cuban rule through firm U S stance and Madrid negotiations.
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Benator Bacon
Georgia
Morgan
Alabama
Uke Jones
Arkansas
McLaurin
South Carolina
Bute
Tennessee
Caffery
Louisiana
New Orleans
Mobile
Charleston
Cuba
United States
Spain
Hanna
Elkins
Aldrich
Allison
Platt
McMillan
Congress
Spanish Legation
Madrid
Cortes
Loper Arrested in Bank Conspiracy Case in Philadelphia
Richard F. Loper, vice president and general manager of the Guarantors' Finance, was arrested on conspiracy to cheat and defraud the People's Bank. The bank closed amid reports of extensive indebtedness and securities deemed worthless, with the cashier having died earlier. Bondsmen agree to cover losses, and Thomas W. Barlow may be appointed temporary receiver as stockholders inject capital.
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Philadelphia
Richard F. Loper
Gurantors' Finance Company
People's Bank
Albert Tabor
Lopez
John 8. Hopkins
People’s Bank
Loper
Guarantors’ Company
McMane
Thomas W. Barlow
Commission Re Ads For Capitol Bid On Plain Plan
At a March 28 meeting in Harrisburg the capitol building commission decided to readvertise for bids for the new capitol on a modified plan. The plan uses brick facing and brick foundations with rusticated stone, omits outside ornamentation, and aims to fit the existing appropriation. Architect Cobb says the simpler binding can be built within the funds.
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Herrisburg
Capitol Building Commission
Lonigit
Capitol
Cobb
Peace Society commends McKinley on Spain Cuba policy
The American Peace Society officers telegraphed President McKinley praising his approach to the Spain and Cuba relations. They state the Christian conscience of the people supports peace as a nobler and more humane policy than war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Peace Society
Boston
American Peace Society
McKinley
United States
Spain
Cuba
Family Slaughter Reported in Pernal Raid
A robber named Caillard murdered six members of a Pernal family last evening including the husband wife and three children and a paralytic grandmother. He was arrested. The incident occurred in the department of the Bure and the city reported the tragedy.
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Parle
Pernal
Department of the Bure
Caillard
Pervone
Western Floods Create Destruction Across Regions
Storms battered Ardmore and Vincennes with winds and heavy rain. Sixteen houses shifted from foundations and Rev. McCullough’s home was wrecked injuring Mrs. McCullough. Wabash and White rivers surged ten miles wide in parts of Southern Indiana. livestock perished and rail lines washed away. In Illinois the Kas kasia levees near Mascoutah collapse prompting mass evacuations and abandoned traffic. Coal mines near Clay County flooded, leaving hundreds unemployed.
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Ardmore
McCullough
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Baltimore and Ohio
Clay County
Mascoutah
Kaskasia
Fayetteville
St. Liberty
Springfield
Blaze Seen From Ridge In Night Sky Study
Early morning witnesses reported a large fire lighting the northern sky between 12 15 and 3 o clock. Archbald and Peckville were asked for details as the blaze appeared near the Ridge and could involve the Blue Ridge breaker or several houses.
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Archbald
Peckville
Ridge
Blue Ridge
York Cot ton Mill in Baco Opens as Strikes Hamper Work
Biddeford Maine March 44 According to notice given on Saturday the York cotton mill in Bacon opened today but out of 1600 striking employees only 10 went to work and in several departments there was not enough help to start the machinery In the weaving department 50 of 1500 rooms were started The management hopes to get most of the men back in the course of a few days.
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Biddeford
York
Baco
Saratoga Citizens Corps Prepares for Possible War
Saratoga Citizens corps officers have arranged all details in anticipation of being called into service in a potential conflict with Spain. The unit is attached to the National Guard.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Saratoga Citizens’ Corps
Spain
National Guard
Davenport Actress Patient Near Death
Attendees at a gathering acknowledged Fanny Davenport the actress is at death's door with slim hopes for recovery. The report notes the serious condition and is presented in a concise, period tone.
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Chicago
Fanny Davenport
Mayor to rule on key ordinances before end of week
The city faces a tide of unapproved measures as the fiscal year closes. Mayor Bailey expects to dispose of nearly all papers by Thursday night, with several sewer district ordinances and street paving projects highlighted as top items awaiting his signature.
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Tea Tribune
Bailey
Dunn Street
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
Philo Street
Court Street
City Line
West Linden Street
Ninth Street
Clay Avenue
Myrtle
Pine Streets
Dime Deposit Receipts From No 36 Franklin Ave Pupils
Pupils from No 36 Franklin Avenue began deposits at the Dime Deposit and Discount Bank on March 14 1898. Individual room totals include Miss Dyers 5.03 Miss Ostands 4.83 Miss Degraws 4.64 Miss Shorts 3.24 Miss Roses 5487 Miss Wormsers 2.81 Miss Amsdens 2.40 Miss Schimpffs 10.66 Miss Smiths 5.57 Miss Porchers 8.90 Miss Cliffs 4.06 Miss Stevensons 12.41.
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Franklin Avenue
Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Miss Dyer
Miss Ostand
Miss DeGraw
Miss Short
Miss Rose
Miss Wormser
Miss Amsden
Miss Schimpff
Miss Smith
Miss Porcher
Miss Cliff
Miss Stevenson
Armistice Not Expected For Eight Months Says Official
In Washington the claim of an armistice is denied. Officials state there will be no armistice or halt in operations for eight months or any fixed period. The statement presses the idea that hostilities will continue without a negotiated ceasefire for the foreseeable future.
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Washington
Death of Sir John Arnoll Irish Times proprietor
London honours Sir John Arnoll baronet founder of the Irish Times dies aged 44. Born 1817 he was knighted in 1539 and created a baronet in 1std, with the obituary noting his prominence in journalism.
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London
John Arnoll
The
Irish Times
Words of Wise Men and Moral Echoes Across Quotes
A collage of literary quotes on flattery envy and joy from Collier Augustine Longfellow and others. The passages contrast criticism and virtue with reflections on beauty and duty, urging humility and spiritual steadiness amid daily trials.
Commanding Officer Telegram From General Orders Officers In Call
The Twentieth Separate Company of Binghamton New York received a telegram from General Oliver commander of the Third brigade. It orders the holding of officers within call and forbids any absence without leave from headquarters until further orders.
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Twentieth Separate Company
Binghamton
N. Y
Oliver
Earl of Strafford Dead in London
The third Earl of Strafford, George Henry Charles ong, has died in London. He served as lord chamberlain to the queen, and held positions as under secretary of state for foreign affairs and for India.
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London
Earl of Strafford
George Henry Chartesong
India
Merchant Dies by His Own Hand in Hartford
Richard N. Jones of Jones & Little cut his throat with a razor in Hartford today. He was a thirty second degree Mason. The act was likely the result of insanity and occurred in a fit.
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Hartford, Conn
Richard N. Jones
Jones & Little
Mosquito Fleet Formed For Coast Defense
The navy department plans a new Mosquito fleet of small vessels including tugs and steamers to defend seacoast cities. Naval militia units from state forces will be called upon to man this auxiliary fleet.
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Washington
March
Navy Department
Cabinet Meeting Discusses President's Message to Congress
March 28 cabinet session focused on reading the president's message to congress. The meeting, called today, spent most of its time in consideration of the Mes sages from Winister Woodard, Washington.
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Winister Woodard
Washington
Congress
Dividends Declared for Creditors of Niagara Falls Bank
The comptroller of the currency has declared dividends in favor of the creditors of the insolvent National Bank of Niagara Falls.
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Washington
Ao National Bank
Niagara / alls
Glens Falls Mills Hit by Sudden Hudson River Recede
The upper Hudson River suddenly receded causing damage to saw mills at Glens Falls as of March 128. Local authorities noted the abrupt change impacted operations and prompted inspections of riverbank facilities.
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Baratowa
Hudson River
Glens Walle
Aeeson Wertr
Upholstery Shop Promises Finest Department in City
The shop invites customers to visit the Upholstery Department offering purchases or samples. It highlights Ruk Tapestries Petht Point and Brocatelles as options with imported wool satin derbies and tapestries in Verdure effects. Estimates and sample submissions are welcomed for renovation and upholstering furniture.
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Royal
Royal Gaming Powder Co., AW Yom
Gordon and Bregg
Schuylkill
Guarantors’ Finance Company
Bailon
Pariss
Vietima
Indian Territory
Ilinois
Saratoga Citizens Patriotic
Paris
Broadway
Securin
Jesse
Virot
Felix
Heitz-Boyanne
le New
Lackawanna Avenue
Sir John Arno
Jremy Coler
St. Augustine
Jeremy Collier
Jimer Martinear
Merchant
Mudeon Regedes
Santana
Warren
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Moosic and Rathdale Works
Lafplin & Rand Powder CO
Repruno Chanica Co
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson -Boynton
Wyoming Avenue
Meare & It
Fens
Nem Dostohia Sinetaa
Third Nation Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. P
Ilolmes
Gor
Ani
Fert
Rodin Sy
Nisl
Dickson M
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