13 Dec 1897
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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1897
Page
1
A historical listing describes nine each for the Surrey delivery wagon omnibus and the supply wagon hose carts, detailing multiple vehicle types and equipment likely used for delivery and support tasks.
Rumors claim Britain may impose countervailing duties on bounty fed sugar but the government has taken no action beyond studying effects. An European conference on abolishing the bounty system may be held soon. Senator Mark Hanna has reportedly recovered at the Waldorf Astoria.
Washington notes a planned week of action as the civil service appropriation bill opens debate. Friends of Repeal press efforts to strip the civil service maintenance, while Lodge pushes immigration priorities and Cannon aims to pass the bill before Saturday recess.
Washington December 18 The senate plans to discuss the immigration bill with a brief debate likely before passage. Opposing speeches may delay action though proponents expect approval when the vote comes. Annexation supporters on foreign relations may seek to take up the treaty this week but expect no joint resolution this year and may wait until January.
A fragmented ad lists various goods and prices including brass nails and clothes dryers. The text appears jumbled with partial quotes and inconsistent formatting, offering little context beyond the listed items and cost hints.
United Labor league met and declined to authorize a protest to President McKinley against ex Chief Justice Paxson joining the institute commerce commission. The group argues Paxson’s prior Supreme Court ruling on the Homestead strike insults workers nationwide. Also reports settlements in St Paul railway land cases, a high jump achievement by Kearne Speedy, and arrest of Antigo bank cashier E B Bucknam for embezzlement.
Washington reports Representative Johnson of North Dakota plans a bill to exterminate the Behring Sea seal herd. He argues the seals yield little revenue since 1890, justify expense of patrols and commissions, and favor peace and economy by ending the seal industry.
Washington reports a bill to create a national university for top tier graduates focusing on original research. The effort spans a century, tracing back to Washington and his will leaving 25 000 stocks for the endowment. Government cooperation is sought to launch by July 9, 1899 as a world leading institution. Ex Governor Hoadley arrives to push postponement in the Kansas Pacific sale case.
Charles W. Miller of Chicago won the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden, covering 2,093 miles to beat the prior mark by 182 miles. Thirty-six started, but only 17 finished. leaders included Milley Rice Schinnoor Waller Pierce and Entermann.
Mental fatigue from two days of riding left the crowd exhausted and disoriented. sleep deprivation and torture-like exertion caused hallucinations, and trainers treated the riders as if they were children.
Mrs Nancy Allison McKinley died quietly at 3 a.m. with her children and close relatives at her bedside after a long illness. The end came as a peaceful sleep and surprise attendance from officials is anticipated at the funeral service.
Havana reports the insurgents failed to strike near the city and remain strong, dampening local business hopes for quick peace. General Velasco Lomes killed 19 insurgents at Mandama, while Spanish forces suffered 4 dead and 9 wounded. An attack near Pinar del Rio on the plantation America wounded the detachments’ chief and five soldiers.
Lieutenant General Weyler arrived in Madrid to a largely apathetic public. He was greeted at the railway by General Azcarraga and General Borrero along with several Republicans Carlists Conservatives and Robledists. On alighting he was cheered and escorted to a carriage, while Weyler partisans claimed 8000 supporters gave him an ovation with hostile chants toward the Yankees.
The Imparcial argues Spain will not accept U.S. intervention in Cuba if the war lasts longer. It urges a firm stance toward the United States similar to Germany's Haiti policy and calls Spain to prepare for all outcomes by strengthening the navy through a nationwide subscription from queen to subject.
Port au Prince reports the entire Haitian ministry has resigned. A successor lineup is not yet settled though several prominent names are mentioned likely to gain broad confidence. President Simon Sam rode through the city after mass at Notre Dame with staff officers.
Rome reports Marquis di Rudini remains unable to form a new cabinet after a meeting with King Humbert. The delay stems from Marquis Visconti Venosta hesitating to take the foreign post in the reorganized government.
A reform coalition led by Ralph M. Easley calls a New York conference for January 14 and 16 1808 to discuss defects in caucus and primary systems. They seek cross city and state participation regardless of party to promote regular elections and curb misrule in large cities.
Policeman William J. Coghlan and prisoner Barlowski were shot during an attempted arrest as Coghlan tried to serve a warrant. In the struggle both men were struck in the same lethal spot. The two men are expected to die.
A guilty plea to second degree murder was accepted for Psilch Fales and William Kern. Lenish Fales received 20 years and William Kern 12 years in prison. Delilah Kern and Jerome Kern were involved. James Scott is reportedly linked to the case.
Berlin dispatch reports Britain will not oppose Germany's occupation at Kiao-Chau in exchange for noninterference in Egypt. Germany reportedly controls 400 square miles, has set a German administration, and is collecting duties as Tsung Li Yamen seeks a settlement through a prince.
Berlin December 13 The bulk of Baron von Thielmann's Reichstag budget speech dwelt on sugar. He described America’s role in the sugar question and its impact on the market.
In parliament, discussions noted that the Dingrey tariff raises the need for unified action among carp interests against shared foes. The abolition of sugar bounties was said to benefit Germany, with recent negotiations hinting at a favorable outcome.
Wreck of a heavy freight train in the Vossburg tunnel on the Lehigh Valley railroad ignited, filling the tunnel with smoke. Firemen rushed from Wilkesbarre and Towanda as engines arrived and fought the blaze, delaying all trains still running through the tunnel.
A blaze at John and James Dobson's wholesale and retail salesrooms in Philadelphia causes damage surpassing initial estimates, with over 800000 dollars in building and stock lost. Fire officials probe origin as ruins smoulder and attract thousands.
Washington reports that the three republics of Central America—Costa Rica, El Salvador, and Honduras—are moving to convert their union into a single sovereign state. The Greater Republic would fuse all internal and external interests, ending the alliance perception. Officials expect completion by February.
The Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company extends metallic long distance circuits to La Crosse and reaches Park River Grand Forks Fargo Minneapolis St Paul and way stations, with western links to Sioux City Mankato and intermediate points.
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