Senate Wrestles With Resolution This Afternoon
The Senate continues debate on a pending resolution this afternoon as lawmakers seek a path forward. No final vote reported yet, with talks centered on the measure’s scope and potential amendments.
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1898
Page
1
Senate Hesitates as Cuba Independence Vote Looms
Washington special reports the Senate meeting at 10 am with no adjournment until a Cuba independence resolution is voted on. Cullom delivers an enthusiastic war speech while President McKinley presses to block recognition of Cuba. In Rome Pope Romano says Europe will intervene on Spain’s side, hinting at naval participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Evening Journal
Senate
Cullom
McKinley
Congress
Cuba
Rome
Italy
Romano
Europe
Spain
War Dogs Must Wait as Vote on Cuba Intervention Delays
Senators clash over Cuba recognition and possible U S intervention as Davis seeks a vote by week’s end amid long debate. Hoar and Fairbanks urge decisive action while others warn against rushing, with Davis proposing continuous Senate sessions to push a decision. Navy bans public ship movements to limit information leaks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Richmond
Abraham Lincoln
Cuba
United States
Hoar
Jomez
West Indies
Spain
Foreign Relations Committee
Davis
Maine
Fairbanks
Indiana
Turpie
Hoar Praises President’s Peace Efforts in Senate
Massachusetts Senator Hoar lauded the president for restraint and urged praise of the executive policy aimed at securing peace with honor. He warned against ill-timed attacks and emphasized defense of peace during the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hoar
Massachusetts
Congress
United States
Negotiations for Garibaldi Sale to Spain Suspended
Rome reports that all talks on selling the Italian cruiser Garibaldi to Spain have been halted due to the international tension as powers edge toward belligerence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
The
Messagero
Garibaldi
Spain
Spanish cruisers Vizcaya Almirante Oquendo sail from Porto Rico
Reports from Lloyds indicate the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo departed Porto Rico in April with secret instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lloyds
Vizcaya
Almirante Oquendo
Porto Rico
Mule shipment order points to Cuba use
Major A. L. Smith in charge of the government commissary office reports an order from St. Louis for 1,000 pack mules. The animals are to be purchased immediately and shipped to St. Louis, with the belief they will be used in Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
A. L. Smith
Ysterday
St. Louis
Cuba
Admission Tickets for Transmississippi Exposition Slashed
In Omaha on April 15 the sale of exposition tickets at 20 cents each for bulk lots of 100 runs until May 1. Regular admission is 50 cents. Gates open daily from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Spain and Europe Move Toward War Over Cuba Crisis
Diplomatic exchanges among the six great powers intensify as Spain warns of armistice delays and seeks time to negotiate. Weyler arrives in Madrid amid police precautions as the Cortes is summoned, with Spain declaring war inevitable if Cuba remains unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Weyter
Madrid
Cortes
Washington
Europe
Congress
McKinley
United States
Spain to reopen cortes earlier amid Cuban tensions
Madrid reports a cabinet decision to hasten the reopening of the Spanish parliament with the cortes to convene on April 20 amid a serious Cuban situation. Queen regent signed the decree calling for a national fleet subscription while Senor Sagasta urged swift action to reflect national will. General Weyler arrived in Madrid as government officials and supporters received him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Senor Sagasta
Washington
Congress
General Weyler
Cuba
Prat
Thirty Sixth Novel Method to Stop a Lawyer in Lawley
Martinsville Indiana April 15 James Singleton town marshal placed under bonds for assault and battery and peace bonds N A Whittaker attorney in several cases Whittaker was approached by Singleton who boasted of twenty five or more court victories and vowed physical force Whittaker prepared for the clash and was struck a blow before Whittaker had him arrested on a peace warrant and Singleton reported himself first to a squire
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsville
Ind
James Singleton
N. A. Whittaker
Singleton
Whittaker
Marshal Singleton
Rumor probe on murder charge involving sheriff candidate
Lebanon Indiana April 16 grand jury investigates a rumor alleging murder on Sept 11 1897 at Whitestown involving Robert Etter Democratic sheriff nominee Charles West deputy sheriff Perry St Clair and others. Witnesses deny any truth in the tale and saloonkeeper Neese also denied knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Robert Etter
Charles West
Otter
West
Perry St. Clair
Sam Neese
Whitestown
Etter
St. Clair
Fanny Trout
George Rahke
Neese
Crown diamonds worth over eighteen million dollars
A list of notable 1898 era items includes the crown diamonds valued at more than 18 million dollars, a Davenport furniture store fire causing 25 thousand dollars loss with 23 thousand insured, rising Massachusetts prison counts, and various regional incidents and statements from officials. The report also notes a 103 year old birthday, a double tragedy near Monroe Nebraska, and a fatal accident involving a child in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hill
Davenport
Massachusetts
Transvaal
Senator Morrill
Vermont
Vaclav Hass
Monroe
Neb
Boise City Ida
Anton Layinski
Chicago
Lord Roberts
Cleveland
Iroquois Club
Organist Bowes Arrested in Theft at Fleming H Revell
W H Bowes organist of St Andrew's Church on Washington Boulevard and Robey Street was arrested on a larceny charge after M H Fish manager of Fleming H Revell & Co detected him concealing two books valued at 1 40. Bowes claimed he did not know what he was doing and asked to be kept from public disgrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nichols
W. H. Bowes
St. Andrew's
de Lane
Central Station
Bowes
Arrian K. Bowes
Dearborn Street
Weat Monroe Street
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
Embezzlement case looms as Nichols faces bail talks
Herbert G. Nichols arrived in Chicago under escort for embezzling twenty thousand dollars from Henry W. King & Co. He met attorney John Knickerbocker and discussed bail arrangements, while ex-senator R. C. Gunning visited. Nichols declined interview out of respect for Henry W. King, who lay dead at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Herbert G. Nichols
Henry W. King & Co
Peter S. O’connell
Central Station
Englewood
John Knickerbocker
Union Station
Knickerbocker
Nichols
Colleran
Lx-Assensor
R. C. Gunning
Citizens Savings Bank Opens Doors for Small Accounts
The Citizens Savings Bank invites small accounts, urging people of modest means to save with the bank. The notice emphasizes that small deposits help cultivate a saving habit and can grow over time.
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President McKinley
Renate
Pole
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Friends of the Resolution
House
Committee
Republic of Cuba
Friends of Recognition
Friends
Daniel
Frye
Tillman
Wolcott
Spooner
Chilton
Platt
Connecticut
Cannon
Pettigrew
Proctor
Burrows
Bacon
Wellington
Stewart
Caffery
Hawley
White
Rawlins
Navy Department
Bay State
Senate Committee
America
Senor Mesamena
Chamber of Deputies
Associated Press
Weyler
Lawley” & Man
Springfield
Illl
E. L. Merritt
R. M. Ridgely
George W. Funderbank
Pokagon
Niles, Mich
Simon Pokagon
Pottawattomie
Danville, Ills
Ratchford
Henry Schmidt
Brushy Prairie
Valentine Novak
Noble Street
Northwestern Railroad
Fish
Des Moines
State Central Committee
Weeks
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
South Dakota
Democrats
Mitchell
S. D
Democratic State Central Committee
Aberdeen
Billy and Walcott
Bridgeport
Greensburg
Indiana Southern Railroad
John R. Walsh
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Vienna
Baer
Win Smouse & Co
Win. Smouse & Co
M. Lombardo
North Side
Astigmatism
G. H. Pratt
Optician
L. D. Robinson's Jewelry Store
Casey Bros
Viret
CWA
Deena
JH. Young
W. R. Teffrey
View
Pres. Anderson
Caah
Jlt Anderson
Aga’t
Washington County Savings Bank
Washington, lowWay
Tea General
S.A. Were
Cashler. Cou
First National Bank
Win Blair
A. A. Wallace
Josepb Keck
H. Keck
Lou Robinson
Frank Stewart
D F. Henderson
H. M. Eicher
Aptorney
Washington County
Sav Nis
J. J. Kellogg
Pension
Treasury Departments
Office East Side eQuare
Chas. J. Wilson
Alberson
W. H. Butterfield
Crail
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
H. Sanford
Temple Building
T. J. Dempsey
Yon Y Kembur, Cri Floral Co Rct
Sealood
Pa’ Expres
Kemble Floral Co
Kemble Co
E. U. Keok
Gieat Hock Island
Hroute
Alaska
Klondike
John SppastraAy
G. P A
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