Cuban Platt Amendment Sparks Rhetoric in Havana Convention
The Cuban constitutional convention narrowly accepted the Platt amendment by 15 to 14 amid fierce debate. Senor Tamayo condemned supporters as traitors. Gomez defended independence, praising past struggles against depose of foreign influence. Delegates listed as voting against the majority report include Gomez Genere Portundo Lacret Mandalay Cisneros Ferrero Fortun Robaugh Tamayo Silva Castro Zayas Aleman.
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Inesday
Senor Gomez
Castro
Robaugh
Mandeley
Sendomez
Gomez
Genere
Portundo
Lacret
Mandalay
Cismeros
Ferrero
Fortun
Tamayo
Silva
Zayas
Aleman
Rivera
Bravo
Murder in Memphis Prison Cell Shocks City
A Memphis dispatch reports Alexander Heden a Plunski Tenn citizen died from head injuries in a police station cell. N A Gillis of Cumby Texas is jailed, with Gillis claiming innocence as guards found Heden dead during a late night round.
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Memphis
Tenn
Alexander Heden
Plunski
N. A. Gillis
Cumby
Texas
Heden
Wullis
Bad Fight in Sand Hills Over Range Shooting
A shooting affray near Alliance in Deuel county left P. J. Sturgeon wounded with shots to the chest and arm. John and Henry Zerks were captured by Sheriff E. P. Sweeney and jailed at Alliance. Sturgeon's condition is serious but may improve. Varticulars of the quar- damaged text.
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Alliance
Deuel
John
Henry Zerks
P. J. Sturgeon
E. P. Sweeney
Berks
Will
Supreme Court Adjourns Till October Second Monday
The United States Supreme Court has adjourned until the second Monday in October. The Philippines diamond case and the second Dooley case go over till then.
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United States Supreme Court
Philippines
Dooley
Powers Seek Indemnity Deal With China Evacuation
Dispatches from Pekin report the powers near agreement on evacuation terms for China. An imperial edict would acknowledge a 450 million tael indemnity plus interest, with Britain aiming to cap indemnity, and American Rockhill pressing for a lower sum but softening stance on customs duties to avoid harming U.S. interests.
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London Times
Pekin
Morrison
China
Britain
United States
Rockhill
America
Presbyterian General Assembly Adopts Revision Report
The Presbyterian General Assembly unanimously approves the report of the special committee on revising the confession of faith after a four day debate led by Rev. James D. Moffat. An amendment proposed by Moffat is accepted, and the assembly votes 640 ayes. The body ends with a hymn and prayer by Moderator Minton.
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Presbyterian General Assembly
James D. Moffat
Moffat
Minton
Youth Shoots Self in Nebraska. He May Recover
Eric Olson, a young Swede living near Fairmont Nebraska, attempted suicide by firing a shot into his breast. The bullet lodged under the shoulder blade but did not hit bone. He was treated at a hotel where the bullet was removed. Doctors say recovery possible if no complications arise. no cause given, but the act appears linked to temporary derangement.
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Eric Olson
Fairmont
Neb
London Beneath byways Threatened by Tunnel Tangle
The government contemplates a comprehensive plan as London’s rapid underground rail expansion risks a sprawling network of tunnels and tubes with conflicting routes and disconnected ends.
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London
Woman Writes About Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
A sick woman describes severe womb inflammation and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She details years of pain and failed treatments before following the advice from Mrs Pinkham and reports a positive recovery supported by her letter, urging others to try the remedy.
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Lydia E. Pinkram
Exius Rice
Cheleca
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