War Over Creed Sparks Senate Clash in Morrill Tariff Debate
Feb 25 Morrill, chair of the Finance committee, urged the tariff bill action as treasury needs and business pressure mount. The Senate split along party lines 24 to 21 with Republicans supporting passage, Democrats dissenting, and Populists abstaining or opposing. Morrill claimed Republicans held primacy, prompting derisive laughter from Democrats while asserting the tariff bill’s defeat by coalition of some Republicans and Populists.
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Wasummrom
Me Morrill
Unanee
Treasury
Business
Wasatvatos
Senate Committee On Finance
Bacon
Harrie
Shaption
Messrs
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Seveda
Harris
West
White
Walthall Democrata
Mearra
Morrill
Sletman
Allison
Aldrich
Wasarxeros
Long
Aransas
Republican National Congressional Committee
Congressman Cartle
Kansas
Cartle
Republicas Caucus
Curtin
Congressional Committee
Senate tariff clash and party rift over Morrill bill
The senate floor erupted in a sharp exchange after the defeat of Morrill’s tariff motion. Teller denounced efforts to purge silver Republicans from the party, Sherman condemned congressional inaction as a crime against the country, and Frye urged declaring the tariff bill dead. Morrill defended the revenue shortfall and advocated relief measures, while others warned the bill was not viable and warned of party splits.
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Morrill
Morelli
Taller
Sherman
Don
Senate
Teller
Repubican
Republican Party
Congress
Frye
Rep
Maine
Julius Cas
Disappeared Spanish Army in Cuba Sparks Alarm
A Havana report cites 15,000 to 20,000 Spanish troops missing with rifles and cartridges, suspected deaths or desertion to rebels. Madrid advised. officials fear large losses as search continues. In New York, the same dispatch notes the grand jury fees totaling about 2,090 dollars.
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Havana
Cuba
Madrid
Werler
County High School Proposed for Wyandotte County
Wyandotte county residents show strong support for a county high school with no opposition. Multiple sites are under consideration including Argentine, Quindaro, and near the planned Kansas City University at Chelsea Springs, with construction likely beginning before fall term.
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Raxsas City
Board of Trade
Wyandotte County
Argentine
Quindaro
Kansas City University
Chelses Springs
Tippling ordinance enforcement sweeps Kameus City
Feb 2 report notes Tim Lyons arrested for violating the new sipping regulation and to be tried today by Police Judge Leland with a likely $310 fine. City authorities praise enforcement as liquor dealers shutter fixtures while others face closing actions on North James Street and Minnesota Avenue amid ongoing operations. Funeral services held for Ed gar Nye at Calvary Episcopal Church. Composer Edward D. Thomas obituary notes his age, family ties, and blindness. Commentary critiques overbroad professional prefixing in newspapers, warning of future derisive labels.
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Kameus
Kanaas
Eaxsas
Tim Lyons
Leland
Hugh McLeaghlin
North Jame Street
Charlan Louas
North James Arrest
William Lowry
North James Street
Minnesota Avenue
BU Nye Fuvreauxs
N.C
Edgar OW. Nye
H. H. Phelps
Thomas GC. Wetmore
Calvary Episcopal
Dolls For a soaz Ad Leads to Doll Claim at Store
A shopkeeper, Mr. Weddle of Koko mo, advertised dolls for a gong. Two Miller children climbed the counter, sang, and claimed the dolls. Weddle has since altered the ad. Public interest grows as townsfolk discuss the unusual promotion.
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Mr. Weddle
Alfred Miller
Quarantine Boundary Hearing Influences Texas Fever ruling
Secretary Morton held a hearing with prominent citizens including Governor Culberson and Secretary Mayfield on the southern boundary of the livestock quarantine for Texas fever. The governor pressed Morton to adopt the Texas Livestock Commission line, pledging enforcement if accepted. Morton indicated a modification of his ruling and aimed to set the quarantine point as the Texas commission had established.
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Mary Morton
Morton
Culberson
Stave Mayfield
Othera
Kunsua
Texas Livestock Commission
Livi
Finn Wes
Jesus
Yexes Livestock Commission
Prophet predicts Cullom to lead GOP at St Louis
A Washington spiritualist doctor predicts Senator Cullom will be the Republican nomine at the St Louis convention. The man, Dr. Keiser, has forecast presidential nominees previously, including Garfield and Cleveland. Cullom dismissed the claim but welcomed any invitation if the forecast proves true.
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Cleveland
Cullom
St Louis
Dr. Keiser
Washington
Grant
Blaine
Sherman
Garfald
de Keiser
Garfield
Tio Doctor
Big Bridge Falls Over Mississippi River
The bridge linking this city with Davenport Iowa collapsed this afternoon as a heavy double deck Rock Island railway span, under repair, gave way. Wires were torn and telegraph and telephone service were interrupted leaving part of the city in darkness tonight and the railroad traffic disrupted for an indefin ite period.
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Rocx
Islasp
Mississippi
Davenport
Iowa
Ics
Government Bridge
Rock Island Railway
Drunken youths cause disturbance at city jail
Unruly prisoners James Langley and W I S aveo were arrested by Officers Lucss and Daugherty on Smoky Row. Both were very drunk and Langley had prior court appearances. They knocked down the stove and scattered Nick Guilds tinware. Maven fined $12 and Langley $3 the next morning.
Colored boy shot on Quincy and Eleventh streets
Jerry Merriweather, a colored youth about nineteen, was shot by William Vaughn near the Quincy and Eleventh streets corner after a prior quarrel. The pistol ball struck in the stomach. his condition and prognosis remained uncertain as of this afternoon.
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Jerry Merriweather
Quincy
Eleventh Streets
William Vaughn
Merriweather
Fargo Odd Fellows charter ends amid $14,000 loss claim
Northern Lodge 0. F. of Fargo faces charter revocation after the Supreme Lodge seeks repayment of 14,000 dollars alleged missing from 1493 fire funds. The lodge offered 10 percent annual payments, which were refused, and the property was placed in a receiver as members vote to surrender the charter. Meantime H Rovsington reports no change in Peck’s condition, with no recent updates on Bies or Peck.
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N. D
Northern Lodge
Ita Chacter
Ste- Conville
Order of the Supreme Loge
Odd Fellows
United States
Supreme Lodge
Alance
Republican Sentiment Solid for Ohio Man in Tariff Clash
Sized up views show strong Republican support for Win'kinley in Ohio. Observers interpret the phase as reflecting voter desire for a high tariff and a protective economic approach.
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Ohio
Kansan Rep Kirkpatrick Seeks Silver Support and McKinley Backing
State Journal dispatch details Representative Kirkpatrick of Kansas declaring renomination in the Third district and predicting fusion challenges from opponents Hudson Kotkie and Allen. He claims Kansas will back McKinley for president, favors tariff recov ery under the McKinley system, and notes silver Republicans likely stay loyal. Readers learn of cross-party dynamics, tariff and money questions, and the regional stance on gold standard.
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Fes
Kirkpatrick
Kansas
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Hudson
J. D. Kotkie
Neodesha
Jit” Allen
Erie
Allen
McKinley
McBinley
McKinlay
Reed
Uial
Kanas
Wilvar
Theas
Silver Bullion Rises on Scarcity and Demand
New York February 25 silver bullion sold at peak levels in months amid scarce supply and rising demand from manufacturers and exporters. Analysts note no clear cause beyond production cuts and renewed interest, with prices around 60 to 70 cents and potential for a further boom if industrial uptake continues.
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Edward Grueb
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Miss Elee Flagler Sentenced After Early Morning Ruling
Miss Elee Flagler daughter of Gen Flagler chief of ordnance Ut A faced arraignment for a crime involving a colored man from Ismnd Grees. She pleaded guilty to a minor offense and received three hours in jail and a $50 fine. She was escorted to jail to begin serving the sentence.
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Merder
Getaan
Wasmxctros
Eleeboth Flagler
Gen Flagler
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Cours
Lovelyncary Musedor
Vingter
Senate dispute over appointing a door-keeper amid secrets
February 27 report from Lut Neb details a senate clash over appointing James Lloyd of North Carolina as door-keeper. Arguments noted that two finalists, one favored by Republicans and the other backed by the Democrats, were deemed inadequate. Debate touched on guarding caucus secrets and party control, with the proposal ultimately shelved.
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Senate
Pop
James B. Iloyd
North Carolina
Seconks
Fleeerate
Overman
Sherman Swii
Allen
E Populis
Rays Navigator Reports Pole Discovery Claim
A Fields report from New York notes Captain Wiggins, famed for Rumor of pole reach, claiming Nansen planned a northward route via Grano Jand and Nijni Kolousk while some Fram crew were sent toward Yekatek, a wild tale amid fund of explorers and government chatter.
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Wieferend
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Grano Jand
Nijni Kolousk
Yekatek
Tor Nansen
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