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Newspaper
Winona Daily Republican
Location
Winona, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1897
Page
1
Officials in Washington respond to recent developments by avoiding public discussion and offering no details on the matter, leaving observers uncertain about the administration’s stance and next steps.
Spanish Minister Dupuy de Lôme received a cable announcing the queen's decision after conferring with the former premier and marshals. Secretary Sherman also got a cable from Taylor in Madrid. both officials declined further comment. Havana reports general satisfaction as Senor Ganovas receives renewed royal confidence.
London dispatch reports Sultan abandons personal accountability by leaving peace talks to his ministers. Palace puzzles stock market bets on rising peace prospects. Russian objections to Greece meddling noted as czar influenced by the Holy Synod. Bulgarian armed bands cross frontier near Kossana prompting troop movements.
Reports from Seattle Paris Quebec Fond du Lac and Paris describe corporate Yukon ambitions labor tumult and a political duel. Eli A Gage notes a British company planning Yukon towns and mines. Paris details a Socialist deputy ejected for police spy language and a duel between Thomson and Mirman.
A historic proposal outlines a transcontinental line from tidewater to the Pacific. The ambitious project envisions a railroad corporation with capital stock of 9 million dollars under the Baltimore Ohio plan, aiming to link coast to coast and spur national growth.
A county report describes about fifty refugee families from Indians stranded in the city while Indians off the reservation total over 200, scattered, roaming, and depredating. A message to Senator Carter accuses Agent Stouch of obstruction and calls for his replacement with a competent official.
Dayton Ohio June 7 Sheriff McLain of Urbana arrived at 1 pm and was quietly taken to the home of his brother in law A J Weaver on Linden avenue. Friends sought to keep his presence secret to avoid interviews as he is described worn out after 48 hours without sleep. He cited his friends’ wishes for his departure, offering no further comment.
The United Brotherhood of Cloakmakers held secret gatherings across East Side assembly rooms to mobilize about 12,000 workers in New York and nearby areas. Secretary Braff said enrollment surpasses 6,000 and could reach full within a week, with roughly 4,000 organized women likely affected if the strike proceeds on schedule.
Reports from Cairo Illinois describe a jealous shooting where Richard Caldwell of Memphis killed Mary Jenkins then fired on officers and was killed. Urbana Ohio notes funeral processions for Farmer Upton Baker with brief rites. Indians at Sisseton Wahpeton agency hold a large council to press govt claims for land sale payments. Also dated items mention railroad work awards for the Crow Nest pass and a note on the Anaconda mine’s record output and profits.
San Francisco June 7 The steamer Coptic from Honolulu brings advices to May 31 noting the immigration dispute between Hawaii and Japan intensifies. A Japanese cruiser Naniwa reports a second warship en route to Honolulu and a third vessel may sail from Yokohama for the islands.
Senator Frye of Maine, a leading Republican on the foreign relations committee, warns Japan is pressing Hawaii to take in Japanese emigrants. He argues the U S will not permit intimidation of the Hawaiian Republic and stresses Hawaii as a ward of the nation. Diplomatic circles say Japan sees the U S as a potential vast empire akin to China.
Washington June 7. A letter from the Austrian Hungary minister Baron von Hengelmueller protesting sugar schedule discrimination in the tariff bill was read at the opening of the senate. The note argues the policy denies most favored nation treatment and could harm Austria Hungary exports. Referred to the finance committee.
Professor N. E. Hansen of Brookings South Dakota, horticulturist at the agricultural college experiment station, is appointed by Secretary Wilson as special agent to visit Eastern Russia Siberia and Central Asia to collect farm tree garden shrub and fruit seeds. The aim is to find hardy varieties that have performed well in Manitoba and the Northwest Territory.
A special dispatch reports Branda Schlatter once famous for miraculous cures by divine power was found dead in the mountains near Mexico. The El Paso, Texas note cites El Paso sources and Denver The News from trace scant details.
Kenosha Wisconsin June 7 Mrs Marie Pleva who is accused of murdering her husband and was arrested Tuesday has made a full confession admitting her guilt.
Washerton June 7 A convention on naturalization of US and Spanish citizens is being studied by Secretary Sherman. It was prepared by Spain and submitted after McKinley’s inauguration. Efforts were made to keep it secret until Congress adjourns. Olney approved but favored postponement. No treaty was submitted. general points only discussed. Consul Williams supported such a convention. Zeigler breaks two world records in Sacramento track meet.
Minnesota and Wisconsin swept most events at the Chicago intercollegiate athletic meet. A Rhinelander Wisconsin drug store was robbed with the clerk shot and wounded. David Law former mayor of La Crosse is dead. Rear Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee U S Navy retired dies at Silver Springs Virginia. Governor Tanner signs gas bills enabling Chicago gas trust consolidation saving about 250000 annually. A fight among nearby tramps near Pea Shore Jersey kills two and wounds several. Boston city auditor reports landed debt at 49908826 with annual interest 2082000.
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