Cuban Question Revives Senate With Cuban Belligerency Move
The senate debates four Cuban resolutions led by Senator Morgan of Alabama proposing full belligerent recognition for Cuba and Spain. Morgan plans to call up the measure next session while two other resolutions seek information on Gomez and Cuba's obligations to Spain. An Allen resolution protested the planned drumhead trial of a Cuban officer, triggering a clash with Hoar amid warnings that such prods hinder Cuban freedom.
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Washington
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Cuba
United States
Gomez
Cleveland
Mills
Texas
Committee On Foreign Relations
Spain
Allen
Nebraska
Ruiz Rivera
Hoar
Senate Ends Debate on Arbitration Treaty Amendments
In Ton Ton April 3, the senate in executive session finished considering all amendments to the arbitration treaty. After three hours of debate, about a dozen propositions were voted on, with only two adopted, plus some verbal changes. Senator Bacon proposed an exemption for Southern state claims, while Mr. Morgan’s proposal cancels certain treaty articles.
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HincTon
Senate
Bacon
Morgan
Government Receipts Exceed Expenditures in March
The monthly statement shows March receipts at 36,217,662 and disbursements at 27,212,997, producing a surplus of 9,004,665. The gain is largely from customs, with March 1896 running a deficit of about 2,233,000. Nine months total show receipts 242,785,051 and expenditures 281,690,332, a deficit of 38,905,281. Customs March receipts were 22,533,856 versus 13,244,215 a year earlier. internal revenue rose about 375,000.
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Washington
McKinley Refused to Act on New Mexican Murder Case
Wasu Hington April 3 The president declined to act in the Borregos case, the New Mexican murderers of Sheriff Chavez of Santa Fe. The decision rests entirely on the facts in the records after careful review by the president and the attorney general. Jurisdiction was not considered.
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McKinley
Wasu Hington
Borregos
Chavez
Santa Fe
France Votes Funds for Warships in 1897 Budget
Paris reports a cabinet meeting where M. Lebon was authorized to present a bill to the chamber of deputies for 89,000 francs for warship construction spread across 10 to 15 budgets. The budget of 1897 allocates 8,500,000 francs for the program.
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Paris
M. Lebon
Bureau of the
Chamber of Deputies
Interior secretary authorizes bids for Indian service supplies
The secretary of the interior has authorized the Indian bureau to call for bids to furnish supplies for the Indian service in the coming fiscal year beginning July 1. Bids will be opened in Chicago on May 4 and in New York on May 25.
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Wasa Hineaton
Secretary of the Interior
Indian Bureau
Chicago
New York
Debt total falls by eight million in April statement
Wasu HinGton reports the monthly public debt total at the close of business Wednesday as 1,003,962,200, a decrease of 8,638,254 for the month, attributed to a rise in cash on hand.
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Wasu HinGton
Emperor Sends Birthday Congrats to Prince Bismarck
Berwin reports the emperor telegraphed warm congratulations to Prince Bismarck on his birthday. The ex-chancellor turns another year older on April 1, 1515.
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Berwin
Prince Bismarck
Wags
Basger Legislation Marks Advances and Setbacks
Wisconsin legislature moves to extend the Sheridan drive from Milwaukee toward the state line with county aid and a state-subsidy road plan. Illinois debates a companion bill. The senate passes a corrupt practices act to a third reading and kills the assembly theater hat proposal. A 4 percent tax on street car business is proposed. Pool selling is declared illegal. the Wylie bill banning pool sales passes the house and awaits Senate action.
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Madison
Wis
Milwaukee
Lake Shore
Chicago
Senate
State Line
Senate Committee On Railroads
Wisconsin
Senate Committee On State Affairs
House
Survivors From Ville de St Naire Recount Sinking Rescue
The British steamer Maro arrives with four survivors from the Ville de St Naire after a gale sinking on March 7. Captain Paul Jacqueneau Chief Engineer Phillipe Mariani and two sailors, plus nine total aboard the lifeboat, drifted until March 13. Five others perished from seawater poisoning. The Maro crew gave aid and the survivors recovered.
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Hamsure
Maro
Norfolk
Lizard
New York
West Indian
Paul Jacqueneau
Phillipe Mariani
Herbert
Sacona
St. Maire
Dunkards Arrive En Route to North Dakota Exodus
About 2500 Dunkards arrived in St Paul on a Chicago special train and will depart for Devil's Lake and Cando in North Dakota. The emigrants come from Pennsylvania and several eastern states. Farmers among the group expect to find good lands in North Dakota and form new colonies.
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St. Paul
Promised Land
North Dakota
Chicago
Devil’s Lake
Cando
Pennsylvania
Virginia
West Virginia
Maryland
Ohio
Indiana
Immigration Bill Hinted Dead in Extra Session
Treasury officials warn of a huge immigration surge as the extra session stalls action on the measure. Reports say 100 Italians arrived on one vessel and steamship lines brace for thousands more, amid fears of European hostilities and conscription.
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Washington
Lodge
Senate
Treasury Department
Europe
Pine lands sold to buyers in Minnesota uproar settled
The land office reports Secretary Bliss has released pine lands bought by T. B. Walker Weyerhauser and other lumbermen after Colonel Wright questioned estimates as too cheap. Lands will be patented to purchasers boosting the Chippewa fund by about 500000 dollars.
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Crookston, Minn
Land Office
Bliss
T. B. Walker
Weyerhauser
Colonel Wright
Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific Rate Clash Deepens
Montreal April 5 The dispute over transcontinental rates between the Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific continues. The Grand Trunk sets a new rate schedule to match its rival while Canadian Pacific vows to appeal to the Joint Traffic Association to force a return to old rates. The Grand Trunk refuses to obey the association.
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Grand Trunk
Canadian Pacific
Montrreal
Canadian Pacific Railways
Joint Traffic Association
Shamokin Powder Company Mill Explodes Wrecks Entire Complex
In Shamokin Pennsylvania an explosion leveled the Shamokin Powder company mill and all buildings. No workers were harmed as they were at home at the time.
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Shamokin, Pa
Shamokin Powder Company
Flood Situation Improves in Mississippi Delta at Greenville
Memphis reports the flood in the Mississippi delta around Greenville is decidedly better for life and levee safety. Crevasses along the Arkansas and Mississippi shores have released water into lowlands, with many areas still under water for about 30 days. The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley line faces over 100 miles of inundated tracks as towns flood and relief teams aid river communities.
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Memphis
Tenn
Mississippi
Greenville
Arkansas
Helena
Low Countries
Delta
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Perthshire
White River
St. Francis Basin
Crawley’s Ridge
Rosedale
Office
The
Weather Bureau
Cairo
Paducah
Vicksburg
Big
Shreveport
St. Francise
Levee Threatening Break Near New Orleans As Steamers Face Criticism
April 3 New Orleans reports say the Louisiana levee line remains intact but strained with danger from wave wash by passing steamers. Authorities urge ships to stay midstream and slow, while residents threaten action over pilots ignoring the warning amid ongoing rain and wind.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
City Submerged In Four Feet Of Water
Gunnison Mississippi April 8. Perthshire levee breach leaves the town awash with four feet of water. Many poor residents suffer as 500 destitute African Americans crowd the levee seeking aid. government engineers order two barges for overnight relief.
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Gunnison
Miss
Perthshire
Papal Delegate Merry del Val Arrives in Montreal
In Montreal on April 3 the papal delegate to Canada Merry del Val arrived at night and was greeted by the mayor and diocese administrator. All church bells rang as he went to the cathedral where the clergy presented an address. He pledged a peaceful conciliatory mission and urged cooperation of all good will.
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Montreal
Mgr
Merry del Val
Canada
Mitchell Fights Bob Fitzsimmons for 15000 Purse
The Sun reports the Olympic club offers a 15000 purse for a fight between Charley Mitchell and Bob Fitzsimmons within three months. Mitchell agrees to fight for 3000 as his side, with the winner taking all.
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London
the Sun
Olympic Club
Charley Mitchell
Bob Fitzsimmons
Mitchell
Hunter Balloting Pleases Supporters in Kentucky Senate Race
In Frankfort on April 1 continuous balloting for senator produced no drop in Dr. Hunter's strength, pleasing his friends who feared a stampede against him once ballots continued, and they claim this signals Hunter's eventual victory.
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Frankfort
Chandler Cyclone Leaves Town Wrecked and Fatal
Guruvese Oklahoma Territory April 2 The cyclone that struck Chandler wiped out most of the town Of 1 500 residents 26 were killed outright or burned and 170 injured Fourteen of the injured likely to die and 24 in danger The Presbyterian church Mitchells hotel and two other buildings remain standing as makeshift hospitals The property loss tops 500000 and there are not enough coffins for the dead.
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Guruvese
O. T
Chandler
Presbyterian Church
Mitchell’s Hotel
One in Arkansas. Gradys laid waste by cyclone and hail
A cyclone and hail storm struck Gradys Arkansas 21 miles south of Pine Bluffs. Four colored women were killed and several wounded including the agent's wife. Hall Place houses were wiped out and the section house demolished. Trains delayed and telegraph service cut off. Large hailstones drove train crews to seek shelter.
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Pine Buiurr
Ark
Gradys
Here
Hall Place
Severe Thunderstorms Predicted in Missouri and Illinois
Curiaco April 2. Weather Bureau foresees very severe thunderstorms overnight in Southern Illinois and Missouri with a potential tornado in Missouri's southern counties. Alarm signals ordered in towns west of St. Louis as danger grows.
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Curiaco
Professor Garriott
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Missouri
St. Louis
Gorge at Round Hill Floods Durand and Neillsville
A Wisconsin dispatch reports the Chippewa river gorge at Round Hill three miles below Durand as floodwaters rise toward last December’s peak. Water covers lower streets, threatens Neillsville bridge, and La Crosse pontoon bridge bents are swept. Hudson dam wing failure releases fish. Graves Crary hatchery trout flooded.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Durand
Wis
Round Hill
Neillsville
la Crosse
Hudson
St. Paul Fishing Syndicate
Graves & Crary
Wyoming Blizzard Strands Trains Near Cheyenne
In Cheyenne Wyoming the blizzard rages through the night leaving city streets buried. All Union Pacific freight trains are abandoned and passenger runs are in dire straits as the Overland Flyer and East bound No 2 Flyer remain stalled at distant points. Rotary plows fail to clear the tracks and worsening cold threatens substantial stock and property losses.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Denver
Hilldale
Red Buttes
Laramie
Sherman Mountain
Tariff debate in the House ends day with brief revolt
Washington April 1 The last day of the tariff debate in the house saw party lines sharpened with speeches and maneuvering for advantage. A rare revolt emerged over free hides as Democrats pressed a duty on hides to aid farmers. Iowa Republican Hepburn urged a vote on duties and West. ern Republicans signaled approval. The Ways and Means Committee managed about 35 amendments from morning to afternoon. Wasumerox April 1 Chairman Dingley and allies plan to have new tariff duties take effect before passage.
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Washington
House
Hepburn
Iowa
Cannon
Iils
Ways and Means Committee
Wasumerox
Dingley
Spain to Send Maria Teresa for Grant Mausoleum Ceremony
Maparip April 2. The government will dispatch the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa to represent the queen regent, the king, and the people of Spain at the Grant mausoleum dedication on April 27.
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Spain
Maparip
Inley
Maria Teresa
Grant Mausoleum
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