Movement of British Flying Squadron Headed to Bermuda
Curiaco January 18 A Washington special reports a British flying squadron may be sent to Bermuda and then Venezuela. Congressman Livingston predicts the move, urging a House resolution to curb Britain and offer terms to Crespo. Debates focus on Monroe Doctrine implications and potential gold backing.
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Washington
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Georgia
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Crespo
Three Important Matters Insidered by the House Judiciary Committee
The House Judiciary Committee discussed former Louisiana representative Loatner's resolution to impeach Comptroller Bowler over stopping sugar bounty payments. The panel agreed to report back with authority to inquire into the comptroller’s powers and applicable laws. The committee also favored reporting Mr Curtis's death-penalty reduction bill and Mr Richardson's measure to incorporate the supreme council of the thirty-third degree Scottish Rite masonry for the southern jurisdiction. Ex-President Harrison Announces Engagement to Mrs Dimmick. Gen Harrison formally confirms engagement at the Fifth Avenue hotel with Mrs Dimmick. Tibbits says marriage will not occur until after Lent. Harrison to travel to Indianapolis and then Washington after the weekend.
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Campos to retire from command in Cuba
A Havana dispatch reports Captain-General Martinez Campos will retire from command of the Spanish forces in Cuba and from directing the campaign, according to an informed authority cited by the Mail and Express. The future leadership and impact on ongoing operations remain unclear.
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Campos
New York
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Havana
Monroe Doctrine to Be Written Into Law, Senate Panel Votes
Washington Jan 18 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee voted to adopt Mr Davis Minnesota chairing the sub committee a joint resolution to fix the Monroe doctrine in law rather than leave it as a policy guide The panel held that a broad general text would guide future diplomatic correspondence and prevent contradictory interpretations The committee adjourned at 12 45 after voting to adopt the resolution and withheld the text until it is reported to the senate next Monday
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Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
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Washington
Gray
Minnesota
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Victory for Government as Diet Defeats Memorial Against Policy
Dispatches from Tokyo report the Japanese diet defeated a motion to memorialize the emperor against the government on foreign policy and the Liao Tung peninsula withdrawal by 170 to 148. Miura, linked to Corea during the queen of Corea’s murder, is confined in Japan as trial preparations proceed. The queen’s death and cremation are regarded as confirmed, with evidence deemed conclusive.
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Corea
Washington
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Mioura
Monument to Gen Gant Proposed by Army of the Tennessee
The Society of the Army of the Tennessee plans a monument for Gen A S Grant. At a city meeting Gen G M Dodge presided with Col C C Cadle secretary. Senators Vilas and Congressmen Henderson Stepburn Hull Helknap Williamson attended. They aim to petition Congress for 10000 for plans and 250000 for a city monument matching Grant’s stature.
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Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Wasit Inxacton
Prayer Sparked Unprecedented Clapping in House
In Washington on January 18 an unusual scene occurred when Chaplain Couden delivered a prayer praising liberty and urging support for Cubans. The house erupted in applause as the invocation expressed moral support for those seeking greater freedom while urging the United States to aid without compromising its dignity or duties to other nations.
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Washington
Couden
Albert Wallace to be hanged for sister's murder in Illinois
Albert Wallace, condemned for murdering his sister in Tazewell County, Illinois, will be hanged in Pekin jail in early March. The supreme court reversed a prior ruling, ordering resentencing. the earliest execution date is March 13, a Friday, with the sentence to be carried out at Pekin jail.
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Tazewell County
Pekin
Albert
Wallace
Supreme Court
Failures Rise in Early January as Markets Waver
Dun's Commercial Review notes nine days of January failures totaling 5.57 million dollars, up from last year. Despite perplexing conditions for merchants and bankers, prices and business activity remain reasonably sustained. The piece also covers rail and commodity trends, cotton receipts, imports, exports, and cautions on potential shifts in the money market and government finance.
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New York
R.G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Treasury Reserve
Senate
House
Atlantic
Sugar bounty claims sent to Court of Claims for test
Wasui Inc Ton reports that Secretary Carlisle forwarded the Oxnard Beet Sugar Co claim for 11782.50 bounty on pre August 24 1894 sugar to the Court of Claims under sections 1063 and 1064 for trial. The move tests constitutionality and may set precedent for many future treasury adjustments.
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Wasui IncTon
Carlisle
Court of Claims
Oxnard
Bowler
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Treasury
The
Treasury
Sad remark on a family rift from Indianapolis Journal
A widow and a comforter exchange clipped words about a family crisis. The comforter laments a sad occasion for the sister while conceding the situation is troubling, describing it as a cheap ladder for Bill in a cautious, period voice.
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Indianapolis Journal
Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer Offer
All fits stopped free by Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer after first day's use. Marvelous cures claimed with treatise and 2 trial bottles for fit cases. Send to Dr Kline at 931 Arch St Philadelphia Pa. Includes quoted moral aphorisms from Coleridge and Tryon Edwards.
The Gift of a Good Stomach III
An old newspaper ad extols Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion constipation biliousness malaria kidney and rheumatic ailments and nervousness. It also includes a testimonial about a hemorrhage cure and a general moral on prudent living.
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