War with Spain Not Seriously Feared by Congressmen
Washington reports say well informed House members view the Cuban resolutions as not granting belligerent status to rebels but indicating war exists. They argue U S rights to interfere protect property under international usage and note Spain could be too weak to wage war, citing Spain’s 1860s precedent and Weyler’s proclamations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Washington
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Gen. Weyler
Cuba
State Department
United States
Great Britain
Florence Fire Devastates Ellis Block in South Carolina
Florence suffered a major blaze at four am in the Ellis block causing about 100000 dollars in loss. Sigh Tucker Sulzbacher & Sons F U Take Co Charles Bullman Florence dispensary Banner Messen er Western Union Knights of Pythias H C Gee D F H McLeod Chase Huldrow Central hotel and many others were damaged or destroyed while George Williams of Darlington, a printer, was cremated in the flames. The post office was saved and unknown causes remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Florence
News and Courier
Ellis Block
Sigh & Tucker
Sulzbacher & Sons
F. U. Take & Co
Charles Bullman
Banner and Messener
Western Union
Knights of Pythias Castle
Order Railway
H. Il’, Gee
Central Hotel
Chase & Huldrow
George Williams
Darlington
Elis Block
February Failures Rise While Wheat Prices Climb
Dun's Commercial Review reports February failures totaling 10.89 million liabilities, up from last year and 1894. Weekly failures reach 273 in the U S with 58 in Canada. western gains contrast with weak overall demand. Wheat climbs, cotton softens, exports rise but imports grow, signaling looming gold exports risk.
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West
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
United States
Canada
Chicago
Baltimore
Lawrence L. L
Impromptu Duel Ends in Fatal Wounding at Broadway Rooms
In St. Louis a quarrel between Dr. Edward A. Dill and his assistant Dr. J. J. Seaman at 803 Broadway escalated when Seaman fired a double barreled pistol wounding Dill in the chest. Dill pursued Seaman to the stairs and fired three times, later killing Seaman with a shot to the back. The sole witness, Mrs Lilian A Carline, supports the survivor's account and appears to place blame on Seaman.
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St. Louis
Edward A. Dill
J. J. Seaman
Broadway
Seaman
Dill
Lilian A. Carline
The Kentucky Senatorial Caucus Moves to Seek Blackburn Withdrawal
In Frankfort Kentucky a joint caucus of Democratic legislators is planned within a day or two to consider proposals to withdraw Blackburn from the race. Senators Stephenson Salyers Smith Holloway Elliston and others have drafted an 8 petition urging Blackburn’s managers to withdraw in favor of a sound money candidate. Blackburn leaders say they will accept the plan if 35 members back it, a result that may widen splits within Blackburn’s ranks.
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Blackburn
Franxfort
Stephenson
Salyers
Smith
Holloway
Elliston
West of Missouri presses Cuban independence in Senate
In a stirring Senate plea Senator West of Missouri urged recognizing Cuban belligerency. He argued Spain cannot reassert dominion over Cuba and warned God’s curse on the U.S. if it abstains from supporting Cuban freedom. Senator Gray urged caution, citing lack of established independence.
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Senate
Washington
Senator West
Missouri
West
Spain
Cuba
Bunyon
Mr. Gray
Mr. West
Senate Backs Cuban Belligerency Recognition With Amendment
In Washington 84 to 6, the Senate adopts a resolution recognizing Cuba as belligerent and supporter of independence with an amendment for independence. The vote follows a long debate praising Cuban patriots and criticizing Weyler, amid concerns over Spain and potential executive complications.
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United States Senate
Washington
Senate of the
United States
Cuba
Weyler
Sherman
Pizarro
Cortez
Mexico
Peru
Duke of Alba
Netherlands
Spain
Committee On Foreign Relations
Cameron
Congress
Caffery
Dem
Chilton
Tex
George
Miss
Hale
Merrill
Ingersoll Talk Suggested at Militant Church Hearing
A three member W C T U committee after conferring with Rev Dr Rusk said the Christian Temperance Union is not averse to hearing Robert G Ingersoll at Willard hall in the Temple building Militant church. Dr Rusk insists the pulpit invitation serves the best good for all and that Ingersoll has shown charity even in opposition. Mrs Gros chairs the committee and notes tickets of admission are being requested by McCormick Seminary students and others.
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CuicaGo
Dr. Rusk
Militant Church
Robert G. Ingersoll
Rusk
Christian Temperance Organization
Ingersoll
Willard Hall
Temple Building
Willard
W.c
Presbytery
McCormick Theological Seminary
Spanish butchers spark alarming Cuban atrocity report
Washington reports a telegram from Tampa recounting events near Guatao, seven miles from Havana. On February 22 Spanish troops reportedly entered at 6 pm, murdering 23 noncombatants including Spaniards, a 15 year old boy, and a 72 year old man. Girls were said to have been violated, halted only by Spanish residents protests.
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Washington
Senator Morgan
Tampa
Fla
Guatao
Havana
Marino
Bafael Portorunno
Fernandez Figurado
Spanish consul angry over Palma visit in Tampa
The Spanish vice consul Pedro Solis protested a visit by Maj. Douglass Conoly Capt. Fred Krause and Col. T. C. Taliafero to Cuban leader Tomas Estrada Palma during his Tampa stop. Solis argues the uniforms signified official recognition of Palma and the insurgent cause, violating neutrality laws and prompting a report to Madrid and a request for explanation from Secretary Olney.
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Thomas Estrada Palma
New York
Tampa
Fle
Pedro Solis
Palma
Douglass Conoly
Fred Krause
Florida National Guard
T. C. Taliafero
Senor Solis
Solis
Washington
Olney
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France
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Hood
H. Buake
South Berwick
Maine
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Lowell
Mass
Cupid
Long Bros
Delong
P. O
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Price
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