Can't Stand It Consul General Lee Warns of Ruiz Murder Ending Stay
New York dispatch reproduces a Lee letter to Olney demanding American citizen Scott released from prison and incommunicado for eleven days. The text asks about warships, asks if they will be sent to Tampa and southern waters, and asserts cannot endure another Ruiz murder. The Herald says it exposes the dispatch as prepared for possible war.
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Sanguilly Case Aide Seeks Senate Aid In Indemnity Fight
Attorney for Julio Sanguilly asks Senator Sherman to persuade Spain to avoid undermining a Havana prisoner’s release by requiring legal formalities. The letter warns Senate action could impede state and senate goals, urging timely consideration of Sanguilly’s plea for indemnity and release conditions.
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Daniel In Senate Attacks Spain Over Cuba Policy
Senator Daniel denounced Spanish conduct in the Sanguilly case and the Havana regime as harsh and contemptuous within a heated Senate Cuba debate. He cited Consul Williams and warned of U S actions, calling Spain the silent nation and the Turk of the West, urging stronger American resolve. The session drew a crowded gallery as Cuban issue dominated the chamber.
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Debate Over Cuban Resolution Sparks Senate Tension
Senators clashed over Cuban policy and Indian affairs with warnings the Cuban resolution would fail in the executive branch. Supporters urged sticking with appropriation bills while defending the president as a steadfast, law enforcing statesman.
Senate Pardons Sanguilly Amid Cuban War Debate
The senate debated a pardon in the Sanguilly case as Mr Frye and Speaker officials clashed over procedure. Mr Morgan and Mr Hoar attacked state department secrecy while Mr Lodge warned the move would not resolve the broader Cuban issue. Morvan claimed the pardon pleased the president after two years of efforts with Spain.
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Scovel Case and Cuban Arrest Trial in Santa Clara
Havana reports a complex Cuban conflict with Bear Moroz from El Diario Madrid and Gomes camp. It notes Morote’s arrest-like action parallels Scovel of the New York World for entering Cuba without permit, while Morote retains liberty amid unclear next steps and potential U.S. Spain tensions rise.
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Sanguilly Pardoned The Appeal Withdrawn On Account
Washington reports that Senor de Lome telegraphed the queen signed Julio Sanguilly's pardon. Havana notes the appeal withdrawal due to pardon offered. Consul General Lee died at Hotel Tabell terra. fate of his position tied to State Department stance on releases for American prisoners.
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Senator Morgan Proposes New Cuban Resolution
Washington February 26 The Cuban question came before the senate as Mr Free urged the resolution be placed on the calendar. Senator Morgan in charge presented a new resolution asking the president for information on the arrest of George Washington Aguirre in Cuba and discussed it. The resolution was agreed to.
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Sanguilly Released Official No
Washington February 26 Secretary Olney received a cable from Consul General Lee stating Sanguilly was released today. The note adds that American women are not insulted in Havana and that Spanish authorities have treated Americans with courtesy and politeness.
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No Prias Fights in Utah Salt take
Representative Kefma introduced a bill in the legislature, but it was defeated in the house. Tickets for Prof Dyche’s lecture are on sale at Swift and Hollyday’s and Wegener’s drug stores, with admission 35 cents and reserved seats forty cents.
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Massing Troops for War on Frontiers Reported
A Athens dispatch notes Turkish troops and artillery converging on the frontier with furloughs recalled. Six divisions mobilize at Finasonia while forces from Smyrna and Anatolia head toward the line. Meanwhile a New York Herald telegram says Greece may accept the powers demands. The Grand Duke George of Russia travels from Patras to an unknown destination with Ministerial confirmation pending.
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War From Rhine to Urals Preferred Says Jerome EK
Discontent grows over government policy toward Crete. Liberal papers attack the government and accuse Salisbury of selling to capitalists. Jerome K Jerome’s Today derides England’s rulers, urging active opposition and warning that better war from the Rhine to the Urals is preferable to ongoing infamy.
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Bryan for Wlean
Columbus Ohio February 21 Arrangements are made for William J Bryan to tour Ohio this summer and fall in support of John R McLean for US senator to succeed Marcus Hanna The legislature to elect Hanna's successor will meet next fall Bryan aims to aid free silver and keep his name before the country for 1900.
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Bosses Concede to Illinois Arbitration Board in Chicago Strike
Chicago Feb 26 The tanners strike will be settled by the state board of arbitration. Workers return to work Monday pending the board’s finding. Testimony starts March 10 with both sides bound to accept the final decision within ten weeks. President Charles J. Rieter led efforts as the majority of men favored arbitration and bosses agreed after a 412 conference to let the board settle the dispute.
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Alger Arrives in Washington as War Secretary Nominee
General Alger, named to be the next secretary of war, arrived in Washington and is quartered at Arlington House. An eleventh hour dinner and reception are planned for army officers and War Department officials to meet the prospective secretary as he prepares to move into Lafayette Square.
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Col Stumbaugh Funeral Arrangements Noted for Monday
Funeral services for Cal. FL & Stumbaugh, who died suddenly from a stroke yesterday, will be held Monday likely at the late residence 3 Tyler Street. Col. Stumbaugh Jeaves, a daughter and three sons George Thetias and J A Stump brush, his wife having died several years ago.
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Largest cattle sale at Kansas City yards seals deal
Zeb F Crider Co bought cattle for T C Shoemaker from the TH S ranch. A record sale of about 21 000 steers over years, valued at over a third of a million dollars, will be delivered between March 15 and May 1 on designated New Mexico and Kansas ranches for grazing and final market shipment.
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Harris Bill Victory In House Substitution Votes Reported
The House substituted the Harris railroad bill for the Brown rate bill, a move that effectively secures the Senate measure. Supporters list includes Aker, Armstrong, Hethering, and many others. opponents include Barkley, Bean, Clark, Davis, and a long roster. The action grants railroad commissioners power over freight rates and signals broad party alignment.
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Bryan to Witness McKinley Inauguration From Grand Stand
William Jennings Bryan bought two seats for himself and wife on the grand stand at Teafayetic Square for the inauguration in Washington. The arrangement places him opposite President McKinley and facing the White House as the parade proceeds. Some Bryan supporters dislike the show of presence, though.
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Suit for a million against Virginia Railroad company
Indianapolis Feb 26 The house after roll call suspended the rules and passed the bill authorizing the attorney general to sue Virginia Railroad Co for the states claim under a former charter totaling 2,000,900 dollars. This afternoon the bill was sent to the senate where it was promised it would promptly pass it.
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Police capture McCarty in neighborhood scare
McCarty, 21, of 27 East Tenth Street, was seized by officers at his home after acting strangely in a stable rear building. He paces and mumbles, alarming neighbors. He was jailed as drunk. authorities wonder if he is insane or intoxicated.
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Coal shortage chills Milter and Pal amid freeze
In Minnesota and South Dakota towns the thermometer hit four below zero while coal scarcity and blocked roads threaten heating. Trains failing to move may worsen misery, with relief efforts led by Woodmen of the World organizers J. W. Kaiser and deputies R. J. Ruse and W. D. Wear traveling from Topeka to Port Sentt. Weather outlook calls for flurries in Chicago and warmer air by Saturday with northeast winds.
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Topeka auditorium bill advances in the house tomorrow
Misapprehensions delayed a Topeka finance measure as Mr. McKeever urged quick advance. Seater and Keefer objected, though fully explained, and Populists agreed the bill should pass. The bill permits transferring funds within a city budget but only for Topeka and no new expenditures.
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Bimetallic Conference Bill Passes House Amid Strong Support
The House passed the International bimetallic conference bill by a large majority with only three dissents on the initial roll call. A separate bill to prohibit publication of prize fight news was advanced by the Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee following Rev. Wilbur Crafts’s testimony. The draft imposes penalties including up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine for transmitting or receiving fight content.
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Steamers for the Gulf from Albans Pep 2
The Mexican Gulf Steamship company of New York is incorporated to operate a line between Galveston Nine Pass New Orleans Mobile Pensacola Tampa Key West in the United States and Taupidee Vera Cris Toxpan Frontera Progresso Contra corsivus Laguna in Mexico. Capital stock is 50000. Directors are Henry P. Booth John W. Garrett C P. Horan W. E. Bird Jr A G Smith and Wm. E. Evans, all of New York City.
Farewell Note From Canton Figure Before Washington Visit
A garbled message and public note indicate Major McKinsey plans a Washington journey and will greet citizens Monday evening. He expresses desire to say a farewell, though requests no callers during his remaining stay in Canton.
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Ras Aluka Abyssinian Leader Dies at 30
The Refuema authority reports Ras Aluka head of Abyssinia and chieftain died aged about 30. Born Palaka near Mekelle, he served as scribe, then chamberlain and Tigre governor with the title Tea He. He allied with Ras Arca’s family, married Arca’s daughter, and was famed for steadfastness in battles. He was praised as a friend to Isiy and other European powers.
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Equal Suffragists Back Three Women for Topeka Council
The Equal Suffrage association of Topeka urged support for three women in the city council race Mrs. Robert B. Steele Fifth ward Ligsier Hamrick First ward and Lydia M Purbeck Fourth ward. They planned to enter the March 13 primary seeking Republican nominations and to arrange ward parlor meetings to mobilize mothers for good city government and reform of female prisoners' care.
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State Officers Sue Over Corruption Allegations
Harrisburg newspaper report states the first in a series of suits was filed today against Rev Dr Wallow editor of the Pennsylvania Methodist Online for corruption and malfeasance by high state officials. Governor Hastings and other officials held conferences at the executive mansion. a New York man telephoned offering to post bail under $100,000.
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Oratorical Contest Draws Kansas College Delegations
Crowds of students from eight Kansas colleges gather at the Grand Opera House for oratorical honors. Baker Ottawa KU Washburn Midland Southwest classmates arrive in vivid colors, with School of Journalism events and a Kansas College Press banquet planned at Copeland.
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Mckinley Carpet Accident Ruins Maquette for New Carpet
In Washington on February 28, decoration of the Ebbitt house suite for President elect McKinley and Mrs Monney nears completion when a photographer’s flash misfires igniting a rug sparking a fire that burns through a valuable olive green moquette carpet. An artist friend suggests repainting, but a full replacement seems likely.
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Congressman Groat Seeks Action to Oust Governor
In Washington, Congressman Groat presses for congressional intervention to remove the governor. Reports indicate efforts to force a formal response and advance the matter before Congress, with Kansas Rep. Hive also cited as pushing for action before leaving office.
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McKinley Faces Spanish War Threats In Press View
The Spanish press predicts President McKinley will confront war with Spain. It asserts Americans will exploit Crete unrest and position the United States for a strong stance, portraying McKinley as decisive in foreign policy.
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Vesuvius Ordered to Florida and Cuba Tensions Rise
Reports from Madrid describe extreme official reserve over possible war with the United States as Premier Del Castillo discusses Cuba with ministers. The U S Consul General Mushugh Lee is blamed for provocative handling. Spain contemplates sea and land defenses amid calls to punish violence against American citizen Dr. Ricardo Ruiz. Vesuvius sails toward Florida to join Marble Head, while tension and cipher messages hint at looming conflict.
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Lunch at State House as Ottawa students dine in hall
A group of Ottawa University students in Ottawa colors ate lunch in the west gallery of Representative Hall in Topeka while watching a state oratorical contest. The scene, linked to State Superintendent Stanley and Franklin county neighbors, shows college students enjoying meals from paper boxes amid ribbon decorations.
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Sears Gets a Job As Secretary to Harris
United States Senator W A Harris announces Ges W Senes of Lawrence as his secretary. Sears, a known Populist and former supreme court candidate, was close to Harris’s core supporters and longtime ally in Topeka and surrounding areas.
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