Unanimous House Votes 50 Million Defense Bill
Washington March 9. The house voted 311 to none to place 50 million dollars in President McKinley s hands for national defense. Speaker Reed cast his vote as representative amid a rare unanimous show of support with 59 speeches brief and galleries filled with cheering spectators. General Bingham s conservative stance drew hisses as the cabinet discussed war readiness and possible ships for sale while the Maine disaster inquiry proceeds. The new Spanish minister Polo y Bernabe arrives in New York for credentials and legation arrangements.
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Cabinet Seeks Hope for Peace After Maine Report
Relations were less strained as officials signaled a hopeful stance toward peace following the Maine report. The cabinet members expressed cautious optimism about future diplomacy and reducing tensions with key allies.
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Tella His Advisers He Will Stay Till the Clouds Roll By
Havana March 9 The consul general said he will stick by the ship of state until the clouds roll by amid calls for Fitzhugh Lee to resign. A court of inquiry heard little yesterday as divers examined the wreck and theories about causes. Condensed milk prices fall in Havana as relief supplies shift. outside cities still need it for hospitals.
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Adoption of Cannon Resolution Prompts Editorial Praise
London press salutes the House for approving the $50,000,000 Cannon resolution as a pledge of American resolve. The Morning Post and Daily News debate whether the move signals real readiness for war or a diplomatic shift, with commentary on national honor and public money.
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First Mortgage Rule Declared In Indiana
In Crawfordsville Judge West ruled that Indiana gives first mortgage priority to the first lien, rejecting Fisher's claim over the Crawfordsville Star plant. The case followed Fisher’s seizure of the plant for a second mortgage while Keeney’s relatives held the first. The plant remains with Fisher as he disputes the first mortgage’s genuineness.
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Richmond Elder Seeks Guardian In Mental Unsoundness Case
Henry Roberts petitions Wayne circuit court to place 90 year old Jonathan Roberts under guardian control. The aged resident, a longtime Wayne county native and prominent Friends member, has spent about 25000 on luxury gifts for young women, despite protests from his three children. He remains mobile with crutches and is daily seen in public.
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Fight Among Unions Delays Hartford Glass Factories
Report from Hartford notes a dispute amid unions affecting glass factories. A worker named Wallem, tied to the Ballys tank factory, faced discharge after a seven day notice amid tensions between the Flatteners and Elationers unions.
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Fatal Freight Accident Ends Seymour Teen’s Life
In Seymour Indiana Edward Aufenburg 17 attempted to board a west bound freight at the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern station he missed his hold and was run over dying around midnight His father a farmer lives west of the city. Jury in Richmond Indiana failed to reach a verdict after sixty hours in the Edward Vers assault case seven to five in favor of acquittal.
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Representative Jason Brown Recovers Strength at Home
Seymour Ind March 9 Representative Jason B Brown who has been ill for weeks has improved rapidly during the last week and is again able to be about his room.
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Markets Brief Chicago March Quotes and Prices
Chicago markets note wheat May opened 1.05 percent and closed 1.04, July 1.90 percent opening and 1.146. September 0.80 open and close. Corn May 30 1/2 percent, July 31 1/2, September 32 1/2. oats May 26 7/8, July 24 1/4. Pork May 10.25, July 10.32 1/4, bacon May 5.12 1/2, July 5.22. butter creamery 20 cents, eggs 10 1/4. Turkeys 9 per lb, chickens 7 7/4, ducks 6 1/2. Illinois potatoes 2.25 per 100 lbs. Live hogs estimated receipts 94,000 with sales ranging 2.90 to 3.95 for pigs and 3.75 for others.
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