Senate Votes for Cuba Independence War Question
The Senate backed recognition of Cuba as independent, voting 67 to 21 to approve Davis resolutions. The measure urged Spain to relinquish control and allowed U S forces to enforce the action while denying lasting US sovereignty over the island. The vote split party lines with 81 Democrats and 67 Republicans supporting, while 21 opposed.
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Senator Allison Denounces Cuban Resolution In Senate
Washington April 18. The speech most clearly explaining the 21 votes against the Cuban resolution was by Allison. He spoke with visible excitement, asserting loyalty to the country and flag while doubting the wisdom of acting on a matter long debated.
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Dust Blows Off the Roof in Charlestown Grain Elevator Fire
A dust explosion at Hoosac Tunnel docks Charlestown blows off the roof of a grain elevator. Fire destroys most of the building and over 400000 bushels of grain. The steamer Cambroman was towed away uninjured while nearby structures suffer debris damage. Estimated loss near 600000 dollars insured. In Indiana sixteen workers die after eating roots believed to be sweet anise root. several others in critical condition.
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Marl Deposit Found at Lake Wawasee in Indiana
A survey at Lake Wawasee near Auburn Indiana notes a marl deposit with depths of twenty to thirty feet. The survey claims the find could yield enough material to produce 1 000 barrels of cement daily for 800 years.
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Lake Wawasee
Spain in turmoil as Malaga mob clashes with US consulate
Describes rising Spanish tensions with a Malaga mob stoning the American consulate and clashing with gendarmes while authorities vow to arrest ringleaders. Reports cite official inquiries into the Maine disaster and urge Spain to avoid war, urging calm amid warlike press tone.
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Match-Eating Boy Dies From Diet In Anderson
Three year old Willie McCammack of Anderson Indiana died after consuming twenty parlor matches The boy known as the match eating child gained notoriety for his habit and died after his illness progressed despite remedies The case was diagnosed as poisoning and his long match diet filled his system with brimstone and sulphur.
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Willie McCammack
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Fire Destroys Grand Stand at St Louis Park
A fire during a St Louis versus Chicago baseball game at Sportsman park ends the contest in the second inning. The blaze destroys the stand pavilions bleachers and club offices with an estimated 60 000 dollar loss four to five thousand spectators witnessed the disaster. Injuries include Billy Dwyer Colonel Ripley Louis Medart and several others. no fatalities reported. Crews worked overnight to erect new fences and seats.
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John Gentles
Pennsy Gentle's Dry Goods Company
Pincus
New York
Thomas Brien
Henry Lochback
Charles Trewis
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Milwaukee Street Car Case Proposes Fare Repeal Arguments
Milwaukee lawyers for the street railway defend against a 2 cent fare ordinance. They cite a $9 million cost, a peak net of $268,000, and interest payments on bonds as unaffordable. They argue current earnings per passenger mile fall short of replacement forecasts and that lower fares would not boost travel enough to offset losses.
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Reason Ten Eyck Can't Row At Henley Regatta
Henley regatta officials refuse Ten Eyck entrance citing local sentiment over his Putney banquet attendance and US press claims the Ten Eycks were paid $2000 after last year’s Diamond Sculls win. Worcester Boat Club funds for his trip also violate regatta rules.
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Strike of wire draw ers sparks wage cut threat in Anderson
Reports from headquarters indicate the American steel and wire trust plans wage reductions from 15 to 35 percent for wire-drawers and possibly other workers in its factories. A meeting in Anderson, Des Moines and Grinnell college actions are noted amid rising unrest and a broad organized union presence.
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Veterans organize Lawrence county volunteer company
A large crowd of veterans and patriotic citizens met at the Lawrence County courthouse and organized a volunteer company. One hundred ten men enlisted with W. H. H. Mieure elected captain and Lewis Montjar as first lieutenant. The unit will tender its services to fight Epain.
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Arctic Gold Belt Draws Klondike Party to Chilkat Creek
News from Skaguay reports a rich placer gold find on a Chilkat river tributary near Haines Alaska. Prospectors, including Juneau men, rush to secure creek locations as a post is planned at Chilkat and Haines grows with a saw mill wharf and a reindeer herd. Rescue crews warn sixteen more bodies may lie in the Dyea area as snow melts and the trail nears collapse.
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Gold seekers arrive from Dawson with drafts and claims
Arizona Charlie Meadows Virgil Moore and J A Carlisle reach from Dawson with gold drafts and material for the Klondike News. They claim 56 Dawson area claims and reported riches from Skookum and surrounding streams. Carlisle sold Hunker Creek assets for 195000 and 50000 earlier, while Moore supports rich strikes and vast staking to the hills. Local figures mention Duke of Skookum Carl Behenburk and potential coal beds near Seventy Mile Creek.
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Dusen's Hand Injury Becomes Hopeless Case
Eldon Dusen, while aiding in loading rusty barrels, suffered a minor hand scratch that worsened over time. He becomes uncontrollable as Van Duren nurses him. physicians call the case hopeless. In Terre Haute, Indiana, the Republican convention nominated James Harris for mayor, Frank Bergstrom for treasurer, and Will Hamilton for clerk after eight ballots.
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