Cuba's Day Sees Senate Debates on Cuban Belligerency
Washington April 2. The Cuban question returned in the senate with rapid Cuban resolutions led by Senator Morgan of Alabama. Resolution names a state of war in Cuba and demands strict neutrality. Rivera's case, a Cuban prisoner, drew fiery debate as Allen pressed for action while others urged restraint. The scene closed with executive session and adjournment until Monday.
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Rivera
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Impariente
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Ban
Gomez letter condemns Spanish conduct and Cuba violence
Gen Maxime Gomez writes to Benar Murnte amid Cuba Spain tensions. He condemns bloodshed at Punta Slava and the machete killings, vows continued fight for liberty, and warns justice will come from above. Consul Lee reports sail to rejoin family as filibuster escapes Miami crisis unfolds.
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Avril
Diario de
McKisley
Aio
Maxime Gomez
Benar Murnte
Bi Liteeral of
Madrid
Spain
Punta Slava
Francisco Goon
Cuba
Hutilreda
Go Pour
Mand Alanter
M. Gomez
Lee
New York
Washington
Bakt Alverd
Workington
Dee
Japan's Coinage Law Reform Affects Yen and Minting
The new Japanese coinage law outlines decimal valued coins, fixing gold, silver, and bronze denominations. It details legal tender limits, exchange plans for old coins, and government minting guidance, with projections on bullion reserves and future circulation.
Bright for big stores in Illinois debate stalls bill
Springfield April 2 The department stores arrive with advocates seeking hearings on anti department store legislation. Key figures Hamlin of Shelbyville and Otto Young of Fair warn opponents. Mer Cooper of Big Store delivers notice. President Gillman and six Business Men's members doubt passage before election. Republicans blame country members while Democrats and Republicans clash over party motives. News indicates little progress and uncertain fate of the bill.
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Illinois
Springfield
Kearing
Hamlin
Shelbyville
Siegel @ Cooper company
Otto Young
Aloses Salomon
Mer Cooper
Simmne
Gillman
Business Mens’ Association
Cook County
Gue Neke
Mrs Cleveland's Home Decorator Draws Noted Patrons
Miss Grace Lincoln Temple decorates the Cleveland mansion at Peingtton New Jersey showing a restrained light palette and harmonious furnishings. Her background includes studies at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and teaching at the Cleveland School of Art with a Washington studio partnership with Elizabeth Sheldon. Her clients include Mrs Daniel Lamont Mrs George M Sternberg Mrs John M Wilson and others.
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Apr
Grace Lincoln Temple
Cleveland
Peingeton
N. J
Atuseum of Fine Arts
Boston
Cleveland School of Art
Washington
Flizebeth Sheldon
Tillingbest
Miss Temple
Sra. Cleveland
Daniel Lamont
George M. Sternberg
John M. Wilson
EJ. Somers
5. W. Woodwart
Phorte Hearst
Parker Mang
Birs
J. W. Loundes
Horatio King
C. F. Stevens
Hymen's Easter Torch Brings Brisk Wedding Season
New York April reports rising engagements and advance wedding orders hinting at a very bright Easter matrimonial season. Society notes more fashionable weddings than average as dates firm up for Easter week amid hopes of prosperity and favorable honeymoon weather. Train services promote routes to the West and East with through sleepers and dining cars offered by Rock Island and Santa Fe routes.
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New York
Maren
Italy's View of McKinley Inauguration Across the Atlantic
The Italian La Capital prints a vivid but cautious account of McKinley's arrival and oath. It notes Cleveland's departure, McKinley's quiet ceremony, and the vast American spectacle. The piece highlights a kingly display yet stresses democratic restraint and ample public revelry.
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Washington
la Capital
McKinley
United States
Cleveland
White House
America
Spanish at Sing Sing Convicts Petition Language Classes
At Sing Sing prison warden Col C. G. Sage approved a prisoner request for daily one hour lessons in French and Spanish for inmate art class SG. A spokesman argued South America offers escape from past errors since Spanish is spoken there and not French. The first class in French was held Saturday with Spanish to begin on later dates.
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South America
New York
C. G. Sage
Sing Sing
South Americs
Asphalt for Galveston Proposed by Denver Firm
secretary Rhodes of the Colorado Asphalt company suggests asphalt paving for Galveston resident streets using four and one half inches of asphalt to create a smooth surface. The warm climate is noted as the main objection but tempering is possible. An offer of 1044.50 per morning foot for an eighteen foot wide street with a five year repair guarantee is stated.
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Galveston
Rhales
Coldrage Asphalt Company
Denver
Rhodes
Washington
Sthode
Miners Strike Looms in Beech Creek Region
April 2 Altoona reports potential widespread walkout in the Beech Creek coal area over a new days system. Ward from Phillipsburg says miners will not accept the pay cut, signaling a possible general strike. Separately, bootblacks in Chicago plan mass meeting to organize against free stands, urging abolition to protect business.
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Altoona
Ward
Phillipsburg
Chicago
Madison Street
Abjeve Cf
Dr Parkhurst Urges Personal Motive Over Religion
New York April I Dr Parkhurst spoke to young men at Madison Square Garden urging that two kinds of people exist within each person and that common ground must replace contention. He argued genuine action comes from personal motive not abstract religion and urged parenting as the model for behavior rather than impersonal rules.
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New York
Parkhurst
Madison Lauard
Almely
Reyne
Sosa
Li Hung Chang Promoted in Chinese Affairs
Li Hung Chang, though not wielding full power, is expected to rise to a more influential post. The dowager empress and allied factions back the move, while Li avoids cabinet roles. He has recently been named one of nine members of the Tsuengl Famen, signaling possible higher preferments.
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Tacoma
Wash
Li Hung Chang
Hong Kong
Emrese
Li Hung Chane
Tsuengl Famen
Europe
Charter Oak Park Restored to New York Buyers
Charter Oak park in Hartford, unused under the anti-poor law, has been sold to Andrew J. Welch and Orlando A. Jones of New York for 25. The owners plan to restore the park to its former charm and host premier races in the region with a collaboration between Boston, New York, and local interests. They hint at development along the route to Boston, inviting interest in schedules and prices.
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Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Andrew J. Welch
Orlando A. Jones
New York
Boston
Indigestion Remedy Promoted By Stuart Company
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the natural aid to digestion after meals. It claims the stomach manufactures nourishment from food and warns indigestion leads to multiple ailments. The ad notes price at 50 cents and offers a free book and testimonials from the Stuart Company in Marshall, Michigan.
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Stuart
Jennisim
Addressiing Stuart Co
Marshall
Mlch
War Ship Ordered to Sail for Hawaii Amid Tension
Reports from Washington and San Diego on April 2 and 4 say Rear Admiral Beardslee was ordered to sail the flagship Philadelphia to Honolulu, amid fears of Japanese hesitation and immigration tensions in Hawaii. Officials stress no decisive action and suggest optionality for the voyage.
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Oregon
Puget Sound
Port Orchard
Mare Island
Benidstee
Monterey
Philadelphia
Adams
Ramsey
Beardsiea
Chinese in America in 19th Century Demographics
New York April 2 The American Missionary association of New York led by Rev George H Gutterson releases Chinese population data. It notes 24 923 Chinese in 1860 nationwide, 107 476 in 1870 with 72 412 in California, no Japanese in 1860 but 2 08 in 1880. It cites a wealthy Chinese donor, opium imports and duties, and historical church schooling progress through 1898 with 166 accepting Christianity.
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American Missionary Association of
George H. Gutterson
Boston
New England
Americi
Califonnia
California
America
Ching
San Francisco
American Missionary Association
Chineas
Siamese King to Visit Europe and England Jubilee
News from Hong Kong reports the King of Siam plans a European tour on the royal yacht Machachakri visiting Italy Switzerland and France with a long stay in England for Jubilee celebrations. He will sail to Sweden Denmark and St Petersburg then return to Siam via the United States with a large retinue. The king seeks to boost trade and influence during the trip.
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Europe
Tacoma
Wash
Hong Kong
Denmark
St. Petersburg
Siam
United States
Sgain
Banenak
Bim
Objection to the Tariff from Japan and Argentina
Washington reports formal protests from Japan and Argentina over the pending tariff bill. Japan regrets planned duties on silks and tiles harming its U S trade in raw and partly manufactured silk products. Argentina protests the proposed duties and warns of possible reprisals in diplomatic form.
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Washington
State Department
Japan
United States
California
Santa Fe
Local Market Ad Lists Groceries and Meats Prices
An old newspaper style ad lists coffee sugar tea flour oats and canned fruits alongside fresh meats including sirloin and round steak pork sausage and lard. It notes hours on Saturday morning and promotes various brands and packed goods with prices and quantities. The item resembles a shopping circular page fragment.
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Mathys
Banker on Kansas Prohibition and Finance in Washington
Leavenworth banker W Snyder told The Washington Post that Kansas has benefited from farmers paying off mortgages due to the Populist era financial shifts. He notes prohibition remains strong, with broad support and few changes expected, while eastern capital grows wary but Kansas is seen as a solid investment climate. The law has made liquor use less popular, and overall Kansas finances are in better shape despite hard times.
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W. Snyder
Leavenworth
Washington
Washington Post
Kansas
HW. Snyder
Normandie
New York Youth Arrested Over Rope Skipping Incident
Nathen Bchneid ekl a dry goods clerk at 47 Grand Street was arrested at Grand and Henry Streets for holding one end of a rope while two girls skipped. Police said the act was improper on the Sabbath. He was released after Sergeant Boehme heard the story. the arresting officer Mankopt has short tenure and hails from Binghamton.
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Nathen Bchneidekl
Grand Street
Grand and
Henry Streets
Miurnkopt
Delawory Street
Boehme
Mankopt
Binghamton
Suni
Niagara's New Bridge Opens For Traffic At $500000
Niagara Falls North Carolina reports the new Niagara Gorge bridge opened with no traffic interruption. Spanning 650 feet between end piers, the steel arch measures 226 feet above water, and the structure carries two railway tracks on the upper level and a wide central carriageway with a dual trolley line on the lower deck. The cost is about $500,000.
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Niagara Falls
N. C
Nidigara
Sath
Pennsylvania Bridge
Steelton
Penn
Saloon Keeper Arrested For Selling Beer Without Sandwiches
Police at West 11th Street station arrested saloon keeper William Schatt of a Ith Street hotel after a disputed beer sale without sandwiches. He was taken to the station as officers described a prior hard ride and the incident involved aback row scuffle. Separately a Pleasant Brook resident bought a small supply of Chamberlain Cough Remedy, advertised as widely trusted for its claimed quality.
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Schoenich
Setiemp
West 11Th Street
Raines Inn Riolstore
William Schatt
Humes
Iath Street
Boulevard
Schat
Promini
Schart
Ned RT
Pleasant Brook
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