House Debate Over 250 Million Defense Appropriation
Washington reports describe a crowded gallery as lawmakers debated a 250 000 000 appropriation for national defense with remarks on naval vessels and military needs. Cannon outlined the plan while Republicans pressed for amendments and public interest remained high throughout the session.
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Connles
Appropriations Committee
Burrett
Massachuset
Canton
Parrott
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Tie
Gul Danmary
Tunean
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AMD Sperelirs
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No Division of Sentiment as House Voters For Major Defense Bill
The House unanimously supports a $30,000,010 line item for defense, placing discretion in President McWinney. Speaker Meed presides as the body backs the vast appropriation. Washington reports note the president also nominated W. J. Culhaun of Illinois to be Interstate Commerce Commissioner.
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Cheebay
Heisea
Mvet
McWinney
Emthus
Yvens
Washington
W. J. Culhaun
Tillnois
Spain exhausted funds for prosecution of synthene crisis
The New York cable says Spain has exhausted all means to raise money for a finance plan. Woodford reports Spain cannot secure funds from Europe or the United States. Madrid cabinet gloomily notes foreign speculators and internal strife threaten stability, with pessimistic views on relief and a possible continuation of the weak economy.
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Iwope
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Sigastt
Celestile
Woolford
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Otherettians
Tve
Presavinios
Aims and Alliances Blur in Spain and Abroad
A fragmented report from Madrid dated March 10 notes semi official OWS statements and diplomatic dispatches showing shifting positions among political figures. It mentions a Spanish torpedo squadron at Lis and ties to Ural negotiations, with implications for U.S. reactions and forthcoming visits by notable figures.
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Madrid
Unite States
Ural
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Nis
Wandlord
American schooner captured in South Atlantic action
Fragmented report describes a Spanish attack near inlet lines and a schooner being seized. Confusing OCR text mentions a brief engagement, crew efforts, and a sink or salvage outcome with uncertain details. Names and places are unclear, but the core note is capture of a schooner amid maritime hostilities.
Illinois National Guard Readiness Signals New York Embarkation
Adjutant General Reece states the Illinois National Guard await orders as 4000 of the latest pattern rifles arrive for possible mobilization. Officers indicate units could be en route to New York for embarkation to Colorado.
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Tepe
Triple Alliance Eyes Neutrality in New Peace Policy
A March 10 dispatch outlines a proposed policy by the Triple Alliance aiming to keep peace by absolute neutrality. It notes a confidential message to Italy and the United States seeking stance while avoiding actions that could spark a wider clash and stressing restraint unless hostilities unfold.
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Romie
Divset
Italien
Youasta
Mia
United States
Po York
Franchi Gurlo Alberts
Signs of Clearing War Clouds Across Europe and Asia
The article reports on ongoing international tensions with Spain and other belligerents, noting conferences, defense preparations, and mixed signals from governments. It highlights a cautious Westward perspective on diplomacy, shipbuilding readiness, and the global push toward possible conflict, amid uncertain prospects for peace.
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Washington
Spain
St. Peat
Court of Inquiry's Work and Navy Dispatches Report
Court records outline inquiry into naval actions near Key West and Montague, with reference to Spain and Cuba, noting the Montague cruiser and distant engagements. Dispatches mention Admiral Yakohama and cabinet plans involving foreign policy shifts and personnel changes.
Spaniards Boost Naval Confidence Amid Cuban Turmoil
The arrival of the Spanish warship Almirante Oquendo and reports from Havana indicate a growing belief in Spain's naval strength. Investigations into the Maine explosion continue, with officials noting possible external causes and slow progress. Cuban unrest and cabinet tensions persist as Spain seeks to balance control and concessions amid insurgent activity.
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New York
Tribune
Aluirant Oquendo
Spain
United States
States
Havana
Sampgon
Wreckig Companies
Navy Department
Naval Board
Amar Theema
Washington
Apyu Procter Lannet
Cuba
Evidence of Maine explosion shown by wreck position
The court of inquiry hears that the Maine wreck lies overturned and sunk deep, supporting claims the explosion originated near the port side. Naval inspector Hoover joins Mangrove to review structural evidence as Ensign Powellson and Heluis Issub provide corroboration of keel plates and torn hull components.
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Stucbon
Heluis
Powellson
Maine
Hoover Ia
Mangrove
Court of Inquiry
Preparing Coast Defenses Near Paint TomA San Ira Emnetar
Lieutenant Tinphirey commands a battery levy at this post with orders to send his artillery company to Paint TomA to man three 1 inch guns recently delivered for coastal defense of this burbuy.
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Emnetar San Dingo
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Crampa Plans Foreign Build Project in Philadelphia
North American reports Crampa supporters drawing plans to lure a foreign power into a project for a first class shipbuilding plant in Philadelphia. The proposal aims to mirror local Cramp facilities and includes several large-scale battleship construction bids.
Market Flurry Over War News Stirs Global Stocks
New York and London markets opened amid panic on Cuban tensions and war fears. Prices tumbled across sectors with Spanish and London stocks sharply down, then rallied briefly as investors covered shorts and reassessed risk amid fears of a far eastern conflict and unsettled cash.
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Burlington
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Queen of Pickpockets Shot Amid City Turmoil
A chaotic city scene ends in gunfire as multiple figures including a janitor and a saloon keeper are wounded. Sullliva, Keating, and Ming are named in a volatile altercation that escalated into gunshots at a saloon and near the Moon. Police say Laundering and disreputable practices surround the case.
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Pension Swindler Tidings in Missouri Case
A Missouri pension scam case involves a con man who posed as a pension examiner and persuaded gullible claimants to pay him to “fix” their pensions. He orchestrated widespread fraud, promising to rescue pension accounts and delivering nothing, while investigators pursued his network across several counties. The scheme allegedly exploited vulnerable claimants and drew attention from government inspectors.
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Tawa
Aenys Eon
Z. B. Allennie
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Croker Plans England Return Amid Political Moves
The report notes Richard Croker to leave for England and Joly F. Carvall to act as Tammany head in his absence. It mentions Governor Pingree of Michigan and a special legislature section, and moves to revisit railway and taxation issues. Zelaya hosts a palace banquet as Nicaragua politics unfold and a U.S. circuit court confirms a $10,000 judgment in a New York portrait invitation case.
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Richard Croker
Rngland
Tis
Joly F. Carvall
Ender
Tammany Hall
Pingree
Miehingan
Movcd
Nicarapman Congress
Matt August
Zelaya
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Chicago
Susan
St. John
New York
North Chisago
Canadian company charters steamers for Great Lakes ore trade
The Menominee Vessel Company, allied with M A Hanna and the Ginbe Iron Works, chartered by Canadian Avlanie Inc of Ottawa to operate Duluth Chicago and Parry Sound routes. The steamers Haxon German Grecian Briton and Reman will be fitted for ore service and delivered by May 1. They can carry 44108 tons of ore per season, expanding western ore access in Lake Superior and the southern Lakes corridor.
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Cleveland
2Faren
Haxon
Reman
Menominee Vansit Company
M.A. Hanna & Co
Ginbe Iron Works Company
Oo Canadian Avlanie Inc
Hetees Dulath
Chicago
Parry Sound
Lake Asd
Nebraska max rate case upheld by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court affirmed the Nebraska freight rate law as constitutional, ruling the state law fixing maximum rates for railroad transportation within Nebraska does not violate due process or the Fourteenth Amendment. The decision endorses the earlier circuit court and Eighth district appeals ruling on the measure.
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Supreme Sonré
Nebraska
Circuit Court
Eighth
Markets Report From Stony Ghrly and Nearby Trade
Mixed and gilt markets show steady to weak activity with cattle receipts near 4,000 at Market House City and 15,000 regionally. Sheep and hog volumes respond to shipments and official tallies, with prices listing around 3.80 to 1.00 for heavy hogs and cattle at solid to varied levels amid regional trading in Omaha Kansas City and Sioux City markets.
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Sioux City
Shady Omapa
South Amaha
Row Heavy
House City
Kansas City
Mare &Cattle
Wwkern
Grain markets report shows mixed prices across districts
The article lists grain and flour quotations, mentioning futures for wheat and corn in Minneapolis and Chicago, with mixed notes on spring and northern grades. Prices are given in pounds and dollars, outlining closing figures for March and May contracts along with regional variations.
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