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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1897
Page
1
The piece notes a Senate plan to dispose of the immigration bill on Jan 17 and outlines GOP and Democratic stances. General Grosvenor leads anti civil service opposition, while Democrats favor repeal or broader changes. Republicans push modification, seeking two thirds support and a possible presidential signature, including a no life tenure provision and fixed term service.
In Washington on December 14, Senator Lodge of Massachusetts pushed for an immediate Senate vote on his immigration bill. Senator Allen of Nebraska opposed, proposing the final vote on amendments and the bill for Monday January 11 at 3 p.m. The plan was approved with Lodge accepting the schedule. Senator Gorman announced changes to Democratic committee assignments to accommodate new members.
Washington December 14. The House spent the day settling a personal dispute between Hepburn of Iowa and Norton of Ohio over a word in the permanent record. The House, by a party vote 186 to 121, sustained Hepburn.
Fragmentary notes discuss succession, potential return to the island, and a U S or foreign policy shift. Mentions intervention, administration action, and tensions with Spain over Cuba.
The National Federation of Labor begins its seventeenth annual convention in Nashville with attendees from multiple states. Vice President Mc Guire presides afternoon. Secretary Morrison reports higher receipts by $2,349 and 84,280 new members enrolled, reflecting strong organizational growth.
Mr Bryan and party arrived at 8:80 p m by the Mexican National railway. A great crowd of Americans and Mexicans gathered at the station. Colonel Garcia of President Diaz staff in full uniform greeted and escorted him to the president's private carriage. Diaz orders make Mr Bryan a specially honored guest.
Chicago aldermen voted 56 to 8 to raise their pay from 3 dollars a week to 1500 dollars per year. The ordinance passed under suspension of the rules, effective immediately, reflecting a bold crackdown on modest stipends.
In Argusville North Dakota two masked robbers entered the Payne store at about 9 pm and forced Payne and Fargo traveler C H Dill to surrender cash and keys. They rifled the post office and drawers taking watches and funds before lining victims up and escaping. a posse pursues.
A historic storm drenched Seattle with 2.74 inches in 12 hours, swelling rivers and threatening floods. A Northern Pacific train faced hours of delay from a city slide and a Great Northern cave in at Richmond Bay injured several workers, interrupting eastbound overland service.
Washington reports the appropriation bill totals 21 662 425 dollars, with salaries at 10 000. Negotiations on reciprocity treaties proceed slowly under Kasson at the State Department. Treasury will redeem Pacific railroad bonds on Dec 24 without interest rebates. Weyler may be placed in Cuban affairs if Sagasta falters.
Judge Sanborn granted a 60 day postponement of the Kansas Pacific railroad sale in St Louis. Separate items note Minnesota Educational Association meeting in St Paul December 28 29 and 30 with sessions at Central Presbyterian church and multiple sections.
Bohemian unrest continues with Prague streets patrolled by troops and guards at theaters after a bomb near the Royal German theater. Daily arrests rise as authorities confiscate 30 newspapers in the past week and minor clashes occur between students and police in Prague Cracow and Gratz.
The Novosti reports that lack of protests from other powers signals Germany has begun partitioning China by staying in Kiao-Chau bay, with hopes of fast progress. Some papers foresee US objections to permanent German occupation, while Russian officials remain indifferent to the move.
Desperate attack by tribesmen near Sher Khel drove Kempster’s rear guard to entrench for the night. Morning fighting ended with British forces forcing the village, four Highlanders killed, fourteen wounded, plus sepoy casualties as the rear guard was relieved.
In St. Gabriel Louisiana two arrested Black men were lynched by locals after the murder of storekeeper Rabin. Sheriff Brown ferried them toward New Orleans for safety but the crowd seized the train near Plaquemine and hanged the men in the woods.
New York and Dec 14 report unions reach a 9 hour day with 65 of 102 publishers agreeing and about 20 book machine offices joining. Donnelly says remaining offices likely to follow, averting a strike. Cuban denial of service offers to General Blanco circulated. Frohner performs 1 hour 45 minute dumbbell feat. mourning for McKinley noted with city flags at half mast. Alabama pig iron shipped to Japan. Salvation Army colony plan outlined by Booth-Ticks in Chicada meeting.
Dispatches from five towns in Western Kansas describe a severe blizzard in the region. The storm blankets the prairies with heavy snow as thousands of cattle are wintered without shelter and facing harsh conditions.
Robert A. Van Wyck was sworn in as mayor of Greater New York before Justice Fitzs. and will assume duties on January 1. The ceremony took place in New York City on December 14.
November notes include 68 German Socialist editors jailed for lese majeste. Virginia Senate committee advances anti football bill 5 to 4. Northwestern game laws to be discussed at St Paul interstate conference on Feb 7. Treasury reports cash balance 227 971 609 and gold reserve 159 894 278. Janet Carlyle Henning, sister of Thomas Carlyle, dies in Toronto. Jennie June Croly named NY public school inspector for five years. Comptroller declares dividend to creditors of Kayatone National Bank in West Superior. Berlin reports Britain will not oppose Germany at Kiao-Chow. Egypt question unsettled. A counterfeit $10 silver certificate circulating in Denver (1891 series, letter C).
LT accompanies a doctor to visit a patient on a Chester County farm. While the doctor enters, LT talks with an elderly farmer whose son now runs the property. The farmer mentions a granddaughter who died young, and the old man notes the loss with a line of sadness.
A young man objects to his father's handling of a matter, calling it too rich in paternalism while seated on a sofa after being released. The scene centers on a tense father son exchange with a hint of theatrical dynamics. Cleveland Pinin Dealer.
A Chicago Post humorous aside quotes a man debating life direction. He admits a fast life and asks what to reform first. The crowd presses for a clear choice between settling down or advancing upward, highlighting the irony of indecision.
The Northwestern Telephone Ex Orange Company's metallic long distance circuits now reach La Crosse and extend north to Park River Grand Forks Fargo Minneapolis St Paul and west to Sioux City Mankato and all intermediate points.
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