Immigration bill imposes language test with Cuban exemption
The senate passed the immigration bill known as the Ledge bill adding a reading and writing test in English for immigrants. It provides that those from Cuba during ongoing disorders are exempt and requires displaying the US Constitution in slips for testing read and write ability. The measure moves to conference after final approval.
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Dee
Senate
Cuba
United States
Fiest
Tuban
Aus
Ekins
Nte
Corliss- Metallist
Iowa Governor’s Daughter Secretly Marries in Denver
Miss Mary Lord Drake, daughter of Governor of Iowa, and George Sturdivant of Centerville wed secretly in Denver on October 11. The governor learned of the marriage only during a Denver trip to rest and visit family, after Miss Carpenter delivered the news and presented the marriage certificate.
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Mores
Iowa
Mary Lord Drake
George Sturdivant
Centerville
Denver
Vary Carpenter
Colorado
Carpenter
Ex Queen Liliuokalani's US Visit Rumor Discredited
Steamship reports from Honolulu say Liliuokalani's trip to the United States is only for health and a change of scenery. Plans to meet Kaiulani and seek a White House audience are seen as unlikely after abdication and Kaiulani's pension acceptance.
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San Franciaco
Honolulu
Liliuokalani
United States
Europe
Washington
Kaiulani
Cleveland
Hawaii
Gompers Cleared by Federation of Labor Delegates
President Samuel Gompers received complete exoneration from the Federation of Labor in Cincinnati Ohio as Republican delegates had charged he prostituted his office by backing Bryan in the campaign. The federation voted an unequivocal endorsement after investigation.
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Cinctynati
Ohio
Samuel Gompers
Federation of Labor
Bryan
Gompers
Canada Prepared for Defense interview with Sir Charles Tupper
The Daily Graphic prints an interview with Sir Charles Tupper, Canada’s high commissioner, stating Canada is prepared to take part in the imperial defense plan. He warns invasion could follow a U S Great Britain war and notes Canada voted a jury to equip the militia during recent difficulties.
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The
Daily Graphic
Charles Tupper
Canada
Duke of Devonshire
United States
Great Britain
Senate Cuba Resolution Reported After Private Committee Meeting
A private Senate committee meeting on Cuba led to reporting the Cameron Cuban resolution with amended title to acknowledge Cuban independence. Secretary Olney advised against rapid action, while committee members expected a veto risk but anticipated passage over a veto if needed. Senator Cameron will expand on presidential precedents in recognition and intervention.
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Messes
Deay
Daniel
Olney
May Olney
Vr Olney
Cameron Cuban
Republic of Cuba
Cuba
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Spain
Cameron
Sherman
State Department
Giney
Wropney
Cleveland
House
Republic
BRYAN MEN WANTED IN ST LOUIS FOR FUTURE APPOINTMENTS
Governor elect Lon V Stephens and his wife arrived in St Louis from Hot Springs to study local politics and plan appointments. Accompanied by Ed Crear, Stephens said he will consult with St Louis leaders and prioritize party loyalty and business support in selections. He added he will appoint only those who voted the Democratic ticket straight.
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St. Louis
Lon V. Stephens
Hot Springs
Ed Crear
Stevens
Bryan
Bryan lecture contract sale disputed by McBee reports
The report says Mr. Bryan's contract was sold by Mr. McBee for twenty five thousand dollars with Atlanta based purchasers. McBee would not confirm or deny the claim. A railroad official involved in the Erie line incident died after attempting to crawl under a moving Lake Shore freight train at Northwest Pa. A separate Midland railroad crossing tragedy in Crawfordsville Indiana killed Mrs. Martha Weill and her 16 year old daughter crossing a trestle.
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Rashigh
N.C
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Northwest, Pa
Crawronpsville
Ind
Dee
Martha Weill
Midland
Talking on Tate Time Laid Away by the Senate
Yesterday's senate session produced the most eventful debate in memory with leaders from both parties and figures such as Sherman Frye Teller Gorman West Aldrich Platt Mitchell Chandler Hale and Aulen among those heard. West led with caustic remarks on protection and the Dingley bill while other key senators clashed over tariff policy and funds, signaling a dead end for the bill and noting Cleveland's stance as the party pivot. The session also touched on the referendum of the silver issue and political fallout from the recent national campaign.
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Congress
Messrs
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Frye
Teller
Gomman
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Aldrich
Platt
Mitchell
Oregon
Chandler
Hale
Aulen
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Cleveland
Allen
Aldmed Chandler
Rye
Ohio
Eller
Gorman
Tratt
Finance Committee
Mr West
William J. Bryan
Republic
Wilheam J. Bryan
Tie
Nebraska
New Hampshire
St. Louis
McKinley
Cuban Relief Concert At Risk Over Neutrality Law
A St Louis concert to aid Cuban wounded soldiers faces cancellation after a U S attorney warns it violates neutrality laws carrying a 4000 dollar fine and up to three years imprisonment. Organizers plan a future fundraiser to support Cuba relief while condemning recruitment efforts. In Kansas strong support and local calls to form a Cuban relief unit are reported, with students and a veteran offering to participate if needed.
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Vmo
Dee Is
Rasmon Aquabetlo
Ce Nced
Cuba Libre
United States Circuit
Anthony
Cuba
Aintssmaentiog
O'Meara
Scudder
Sturgeon
R. Ss. McDonald
A. N. Milner
John PF. Cahill
Congress
Darras
Tex
Dee
United States
Marshal Love
Westerdlay
Lawnence
Kan
John Mathias
Rosedale
School of Pharmacy
Mathias
Roup den Crry
Georgie Millonve
Cubi
McKinley Arrives in Chicago for Holiday Visit
President-elect McKinley along with Dawes Abner McKinley and others arrives from Canton to a sunny Chicago welcome. He asks after Ida McKinley and plans a short vacation spending Christmas dinner with his mother and a day with friends in Evanston.
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Chicago
Canal Street
Captain McWillamns
McWilliams
South Side
Major McKinley
Charles G. Dawes
Evanston
Day
Canton
McKinleys
Battle Near Fort Scott Involves Police and Crooks
Fort Scott Kansas police chief Roberson and two officers faced six men believed to be Kansas City crooks. Fifty shots were fired, two robbers captured, four escaped, one possibly wounded in the hip. Reinforcements with Winchester rifles chased them into timber as darkness fell. In Atlanta, Charles R Crisp wins Third district seat and announces support for Cuban recognition.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Roberson
Kansas City
Supreme court rules sugar bounty payments illegal
The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that the State Auditor Moore paid 46 900 in warrants for sugar bounties to the Oxnard Company illegally. Commissioner Irvin wrote the opinion handed down yesterday afternoon noting no dissent. The ruling rests on a technicality the legislature is expected to fix.
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Neb
Nhe Supreme Court
Moore
Oxnard
Irvine
House sets three day debate window after holidays for Pacific bill
Washington December 18 The House committee on rules grants the Pacific railroad bill three days after the holiday recess to debate with a start likely January 5 or 6. In Kansas Panxsons Judge W A Randolph of Emporia marries court stenographer Emma J Lane in Vinita Oklahoma.
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House Committee On Rules
Pacific Railroad Committee
Powers
Panxsons
Kan
Dee
W.A. Randolph
Emporia
Fifth Judicial District of
Kansas
Emma J. Lane
Vinita
J. W
Money in Elections Quietly Becomes Senate Issue
In Washington on December 16 the senate opened with prayers as debate touched on the use of money in elections. Senator Allen proposed a nine senator committee to investigate campaign contributions and lawfulness, while other business included bond bills and pension talks. The Cuban question dominated remarks by Senator Morgan who warned that delay could prolong the war and urged action to stop atrocities in Cuba. Meanwhile Major Cirujeda faced possible inquiry after Maceo’s death, and plans to buy the British transport Prince of Wales were announced.
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T. DeWitt Talmage
Senate
Forvigen
Ven
Allen
New Mexico
House
Walmer Ofllinois
Morgan
Cuda
Congress
Spain
Cuba
United States
Mr. Morgan
Hinrah
Cirujeda
Mapain
Weyler
Antonio Maceo
Mavana
Cirnjeda
Prince of Wales
Osage Cabinet Confirmed as Progressive Wins Governorship
Gutunris Oklahoma December 16 The Osage election saw the Conner Big Heart coalition defeated by the Progressive party. Sancy Chief a full blood was elected governor and won cabinet confirmation from the council that met the first Monday of the month amid contest filings and delays by the minority.
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Gutunris
Progressive Party
Consulate Guarded as Protests Rise Over Cuban War News
The U S consulate general in Tlavava is under armed guard due to Spanish authorities fearing attacks amid rising protests over news of Antonio Maceo's death. Vice Consul Joseph Springer leads in Lee's absence. telegrams from New York, Paris, and across the U S show broad Cuban solidarity with funds and volunteers to aid the insurgents.
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Tlavava
United States
Antonio Maceo
Itzhugh Lee
Joesph & Springer
Lumber Tariff Movement Convened by Lumbermen
Delegates from 27 states met in Cincinnati to press for a protective tariff on lumber. J A Freeman chaired after J C Defebaugh and W B Judson called the gathering, with letters read from absent lumbermen pledging support for tariff action and a permanent future organization discussed.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
J. C. Defebaugh
Limberman
Judson
The
Lumberman
J. A. Freeman
J.C. Defebaugh
W. B. Judson
Freeman
Convention
Defebaugh
Lumbee
Oregon Land Grant Forfeited
Washington December 16 Chief Justice Fuller announced the opinion of the court in the United States v Oregon and California Railway and Oregon Central Railway companies. The case concerns titles to valuable lands near Portland Oregon and reverses the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision, sustaining the government.
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Oregon
Washington
Fuller
United States
Oregon & California Railway
Oregon Central Railway Companies
Portland
Ore
Circuit Court of Appeals For
Ninth Circuit
Postmaster General Extends Home Delivery Stamp Sales
Wasminaros December 16 Postmaster General Wilson orders expanding house to house collection and delivery to enable sale of postage and special delivery stamps via letter carrier slips in an official stamp selling envelope supplied by the VDostal Improvement company.
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Wasminaros
Wilson
Vdostal Improvement Company
Anonymous Contributions to Treasury Amounting to 520 and 500
Washington Dec 16. Two anonymous cash gifts arrived at the U S Treasury totaling 520 and 500 dollars. Each envelope contained no message indicating sender or motive. Both gifts consisted of currency.
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Washinerox
Treasury of
United States
Resolution to lengthen terms of president and senators
Representative from Missouri introduces a constitutional amendment to extend the presidential and Senate terms to eight years and Representatives to four years. In Arkansas City Kansas Professor James Hightower organizes a group of youths to join Cuban insurgents, citing prior Cuban residency and military training.
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Reloar
Missouri
Cuba
Arkansas
City
Kan
James Hightower
Hightower
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