Washington Letter on Reed Quay and Senate clashes
Regular correspondent reports Speaker Reed’s suspicions of Quay amid nomination schemes. Notes tensions over the McKinley Reed fight, Republican Senate maneuvers on reciprocity, the Pacific Railroad bill clash, and pressure on Senator Gorman to boycott Chicago. Also covers North Carolina cranberry plans near Elizabeth City with eight hundred acres signed for cultivation on Pasquotank river and notes prospects for the industry.
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His Mothers Bible saved amid Battery Park hotel blaze
A Battery Park hotel fire on Thursday morning drew little attention from the crowd but highlighted Manager McKiss as he hurried to the scene. He took a few items and entrusted a Bible and bank notes to F Stike, noting the Bible was his mother's token of love.
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Cuban responders hail Maceo victory amid Spanish siege
Report from Cuban correspondents in New York papers describes Maceo and his small force evading a dense Spanish square formed by elite troops. The pursuit tightened as the area shrank yet Maceo broke through with minimal losses and achieved a victory. Spanish commander suspended over the setback.
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New York
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Maceo
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Silver and gold standards debated in the press
A Mexican writer argues for silver’s prosperity and critiques the gold standard, claiming both of Carlisle’s propositions lack weight. The Wilmington Messenger cites Gen George T. L. Clingman’s plea for state aid, noting his relatives already support him and questioning public blame of North Carolinians.
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Starving in the Midst of Plenty in New York City
The New York Journal laments the paradox of destitute residents while Ontario farmers burn thousands of bushels of potatoes to cope with low prices. It argues that modern transport should connect excess supply with hunger, sending a plain moral plea for better distribution.
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The Vest Sign of Spring Weather Prospect
The Observer notes a grim event in McMinnville Tennessee. The body of York Douglass was found hanging on a Long Mountain tree near Warren and Van Buren counties after suspected vigilante activity. The region reports prior arson and livestock poisonings linked to Douglass. Local lynching appears to have occurred Sunday night with minimal clues.
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