Tariff Bill in Danger Amid Senate Debate
Washington February 4 The belated tariff bill faces delay as the finance committee report substitutes a free delivery amendment. Senator Quay fails to secure recommittment while a sharp clash over appropriation rules echoes through the chamber. The bill would extend payment terms and affects vast lands in Utah and Arizona.
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Washington
Finance Committee
Senate
Morrill
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Quay
Dubola
Idaho
Friends of the
Cannon
Utah
Arizona
Colorado River
Davis
Bona Fide Purchasers Bill Moves in Washington
The Hone Committee on Public Lands reconsiders a bill to protect bona fide purchasers of patents from annulment after the Cleveland administration's recommendations. A Utah drafted alternative limits suits to five or ten years, confirms titles for bona fide purchasers, and sets Secretary of the Interior review before litigation. The measure may affect about 66 million acres.
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Washington
Hone Committee On Public Lands
Cleveland
Allen
Utah
Lacey
House
United States
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of the Interiormat
Eulta
Finale in McAfee murder case shocks Lincoln jury
The Lincoln jury delivered a surprising verdict in the McAfee murder case on Saturday, overturning belief in Giles’s guilt. The accused had maintained innocence throughout the trial, leaving many observers stunned by the outcome.
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Lincoln
McAfee
Giles
Gullian
Trial Transcript Reveals Confession From Defendant
The defendant claimed a divine revelation commanded him to found a new sect after reading the Book of Mormon. A sister from Ohio testified during the trial, and the accused described his fatal impulse to shoot Mr. McAfee on the Sabbath as he left the farmer’s home where he had been fed that morning.
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Hough
Ohio
Gilea
Mr. McAfee
Daugher of Thurman a Lead Figure in Malicious Prosecution Suit
Mary Holliday wife of Edward T Holliday once a Washington social figure sues Fannie L Tolliday for 25000 damages alleging malicious arrest and false imprisonment in August. The case claims Holliday and her husband conspired to imprison Holliday over threats to destroy property and lives. Proceedings allege the arrest was not malicious and the charges were dismissed.
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Allen G. Thurman
Los Angeles
Cal
Pebee
Mary Holliday
Allen Thurman
Ohio
Edward T. Stolliday
Tolliday
Washington
Fannie L Tolliday
Mr. Holliday
Violence Likely to Enter Kentucky Legislature
A Cincinnati report from Frankfort says newly elected Democrat Mr Beckham arrived after a long drive as tensions rise over party power. Democrats plan to unseat Republicans Kaufman and Tompkins, while Republicans target four Democratic senators. Doorkeepers and deputies prepared to bar unseated senators from joint sessions amid a heated caucus.
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Kentucky
Cincinnati
Prankfort
Beckham
Blackburn
Joint Assembly
James I Williame
Lewisville
Jack Chitin
Narrodaburg
Ecuador moves to convene Pan American congress on Monroe Doctrine
In Washington on February 4 the Ecuadorian government pressed a plan to hold a Pan American congress of republic representatives to endorse the Monroe doctrine and expand commercial and political ties. Senor Carbo discussed the project with South American diplomats and sent an official circular to Central American ministers and to Secretary Hay, noting Mexico City as a possible venue but leaving selection to invited nations with Washington a potential site.
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Pan American Republica
Washington
Ecuador
Americas
Senor Carba
Alfalfa of
Lewydor
Central America
Ice
Secretary Ofney
United States
Pan American Congress
Senor Carbo
Mexico
William Pingliah Accused of Threatening Behavior at Dagieh Hotel
A report alleges William Pingliah displayed dangerous lies at the Dagieh hotel in Indianapolis and raised concerns about inflammatory rheumatism affecting his actions and safety.
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William Pingliah
Dagieh Hotel
Indianapolis
Enormous Bond Bids and Tariff Debates Stir Capitol
The Senate failed to reach a decision on Senator Quay’s recommitment motion regarding the free coinage substitute for the tariff bill. Democrats and populists may unite to block the substitute, while free coinage Republicans face pressure from mining states. The outcome tomorrow could shape silver coinage prospects and party unity.
Tremendous Bid Subscriptions For U S Bonds In Treasury Sale
Treasury Department bonds sale attracts 4640 bids totaling 55826980 with $120 million crank bids rejected. Morgan & Co syndicate bids up to 110 68 84 offer to take whole loan. awards pending. Officials expect syndicate to be accepted for at least 50 million, with many smaller bids still under review.
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Washington
Treasury Department
United States
Morgan & Co
Worvey Fisk & Co
Deutsche Bank
Merlin
Treasury
New York
Morgan
Biorgan
Ito
Senate moves to speed bond interest payments and Idaho surveys
Senator Shoup pressed the treasury for quick payment of interest on the $1,000,000 owed to the Nez Perce Indiana tribe and aims to fund public surveys in Idaho via the urgent deficiency bill. A bankrupcy reform and a Utah judicial transfer proposal also surface in Washington debates.
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Washington
Senator Shoup
Treasury Department
Indiana
Showy
Treasury de
Andeace
Shoup
Idaho
Treasury
Clark
Wyoming
Brown
Utah
Lighth
Kengler Brown
San Francisco
United States Court
Probate Judges Ousted In Utah Supreme Court Ruling
Chief Justice Zane of the Utah State Supreme Court overruled a general demurrer in State ex rel A C Mishap against Probate Judge J C McNally. The decision holds that the fecina of probate judges expired on the second Monday in January 1896, aligning with constitutional action 9. Justices Miner and Bartel concur.
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Utah
Salt Lake
Zane
State Supreme Court
J C McNally
Salt Lake County
McNally
Miner and
Bartel
White Pine Ernest Wood reports new ore findings at Osceola Nevada
Ernest Wood assistant general manager of Cumberland Osceola Mining reports a big body of low grade ore exposed at Osceola White Pine County Nevada and two distinct skins found in Cumberland exploration. He plans a mill erection after snow melts and notes amalgamation tests on 125 tons show promise with cyanide and tricone rotary mill trials.
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Ernest €. Wood
Hie
Cumberland & Osceola Golf Mining and Milling Co
Osceola
White Pine County
Nevada
Cumberland
Campiny
Feehanneth
Mr Wood
Iva
Claima
Osceola Gravel Mining Company
Wood
Alstriet
Bomb Explodes in Lisbon Residence. 10 Arrests Made
A bomb exploded at a physician resident in Lisbon near Listes at around o clock, damaging the building. The blast followed a stone hurled into the King's carriage. Ten arrests have been made in connection with the incident.
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Lisbon
Cuban Rebel Leaders Break Trocha As Exodus Surges
Reports from Havana state Maximo Gomez with 40 mounted men recrossed the Trocha near Bejucan and cut rail lines while Spanish forces were absent guarding nearby routes. The exodus of Cuban civilians continues with ships leaving Havana for the United States and other destinations. Gomez and Maceo reportedly met at a plantation near Artemisa, while Acting Governor Marin pursued rebels in the Guanajay area.
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Havana
Maximo Gomes
Batabano
Bejucan
Buena Ventura
Quivican
Finican
Gomez
Troca Gon Marin
Cuba
San Antonio de Los Banos
Guanajay
Masin
Rincon
Marin
Gui ¥ Iea
Tiavana
United States
Mexico
South America
West India
Porta
Tha Sland
Gomez and
Macho
Wavanaj-Gomez
Maceo
Artemise
Mnar del Rio
Chiefa
Une
Barbarous Spanish Cruelty Reported At Cuban Town Massacre
Dispatch from Key West recounts Spanish volunteers firing on insurgents in Barabanilla Matanzas Province. Four hundred insurgents under Garcia entered the town, looted provisions, and troops later killed forty six villagers including thirty women and children. Mayor Juan Galves confirms civilians were massacred after surrender promises of amnesty. GarcÌa provided relief by feeding villagers and ordering stores opened to aid starving residents.
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Fin
Insurgenta
Ba« Senilla
Warrison
Sponiarde
Cuba
Armenia
Barbanilia
Matanzas
Garcia
Themeelve
Aabanilla
Juan Galves
Babanilla
Savana
Marin
Suspected Neptuno Under Cuban Influence Observed in Perth Amboy Yard
Reported movement by Spanish authorities against the steamship Neptuno tied to Cuban control. Two Spaniards toured Hugh Ramsay’s yard while the ship was dry docked for cleaning and painting. Federal watchers and a watchman guard the vessel as confusion about its crew and purpose grows. The New York dispatch questions the wreck of the J W Wawkwine and hints at Cuban arms smuggling linked to vessels near the Cuban coast.
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Perth Amboy
Hugh Ramsay Bunday
Thoas
Ramsey
Neptune
Remany
Ramaay
Neptuno
New York
Norfolk
J W Wiawkine
Cuban
Liberals Push Arbitration Agenda in Venezuela Debate
The Liberal party plans to force an early parliamentary challenge on the government over the Armenian question. They expect A J Balfour to reveal past actions by officials, while adjourning the House to secure a full Venezuela debate. Harcourt and Morley press for arbitration with the United States.
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London
Chronicle
J Balfour
Iiberala
Venezuela
United States
William V. Harcourt
John Morley
Debate on Free Coinage Set for Washington February 8
The Senate free coinage substitute for the Home bond bill is referred to the Ways and Means committee. Debates on the silver issue hinge on attendance and party support, with silver Republicans seeking six hours but likely to be allotted three. Representative Startman of Montana will lead the silver faction as plans unfold.
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Senate
Waya and Mans
House
Dingley
Ways and Means
Startman
Montane
Bailey
Texas
Silver Republicana
Montana
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