Sugar Schedule Test Vote Passes In Senate Narrowly
The first test vote on the sugar schedule adopted a Republican caucus amendment raising the unrefined sugar rate from 1.875 to 1.95 per pound by yeas 52 to 30. Support included 29 Republicans Democratic McEnery Louisiana Silver Republican Jones Nevada and 4 Populists Stewart Nevada. Opponents consisted of 25 Democrats 8 Populists and 2 Silver Republicans. The vote followed lengthy speeches by Allison Gorman White Caffery and Stewart as the measure faced debate before adjournment.
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Senate
House
Yeas
McEnery
Louisiana
Jones
Nevada
Stewart
Allison
Gorman
White
Caffery
Annexation Drive Aims Hawaii as U.S. Territory
A Washington convention pace to annex Hawaii as a U.S. territory advances with plans to cede ports and crown lands, assume up to 4 million dollars of Hawaiian debt, and present a presidential message to Congress before adjournment. The move is described as a settled feature of President McKinley’s foreign policy.
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Congress
Hawaii
Friends of Annexation
McKinley
Senate Republicans Decide to Caucus on Hawaii Tariff Issues
Washington June 12 There was a decidedly unsettled condition of affairs on the Republican side of the senate during the day and it ended in a decision to caucus on the Hawaiian reciprocity proposition and perhaps the anti trust amendment and other tariff propositions. The finance committee could not agree on Hawaii and internal revenue tobacco tax remains unadjusted with a clash between New England tobacco growers and other regions over the wrapper tobacco duty. The duty on hides also lacks agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Hawaii
New England
Senate Finance Panel Weighs 2 Percent Inheritance Tax
Democratic senators propose a 2 percent levy on legacies of 5 000 or more as an amendment to the tariff Dilla measure. The tax would be collected by internal revenue officials who may sue in federal court, with the secretary of the treasury to issue enforcing rules. Postoffice receipts rise in Minneapolis and St Paul in May. U S Minister Baker to host dinner in Managua for J D Rodriguez and Central American officials in Washington.
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Senate Committee On Finance
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St. Paul
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Nicaragua
Galveston
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J. D.rodriguez
Greater Central American Republic
Avho
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Zelaya
Senate Contingent Expenses Committee Backs No Sugar Inquiry
Washington reports the contingent expenses committee of the senate will report adversely on Tillman’s resolution for a sugar speculation investigation. The panel plans a merits-focused report, noting such investigations are generally barren of battle with Trampa and no schedule for the full senate action is set.
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Senate
Tillman
Mine Disaster At Maesteg Kills Ten In Shaft Accident
A London report from June 13 notes a severe colliery accident at Maesteg in Glamorganshire Wales. The cage descended 800 feet, causing the deaths of ten men and injuring others.
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Minéra
London
Gouth
Maesteg
Glarmorganshire
Wales
Child accidentally shoots sister in shoulder
A news item reports a 9 year old girl, Pat Gibbs, was accidentally shot by her 4 year old brother with a ball that struck her right shoulder and passed through the left side. The girl, named Gull, is living and may recover.
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Gull
Canadians Seek Export Duties on Lumber Articles
Canadian finance minister announced the government plans to seek export duties on certain articles following a large deputation of lumbermen bankers and transportation firms. The government aims to obtain authority before Parliament to proclaim duties under the old tariff law. A further statement is expected as debates continue.
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Orrawa
Plard
Spanish Cabinet Likely to Change After Summer in Spain
London dispatch says the cabinet may only last through the summer. Canovas del Castillo denies Weyler's retirement but hints resignation is accepted. U S actions spark renewed tension with Spain over Cuba. Brady plans Maher Sharkey rematch with $14,000 purse near Carson City.
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Madad
Pall Mall Gazette
Sant -Sebastian
Orrer
Sharkey
New York
Billy Brady
Maher-Sharkey
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Brady
Maher
Carson City
Local Sister Pleads for Reimbursement in Martin County Case
Miss M Ellis, sister of O D BUR, paid expenses in the arrest and capture of a man named Mike Unel. She covered $240 in costs and is seeking reimbursement from Martin County authorities for time and trouble plus other deprecations.
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Minn
M. Ellis
O. D
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Martin County
Divided on Vestments in Reform Episcopal Council
At the general council of the Reform Episcopal church in New York the debate over surplice color and bishop rochet led to a vote on allowing white or black vestments. The substitute motion favored by Bishop Campbell triggered strong discussion and a spate of resignations, but leaders remain cautiously hopeful.
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New York
General Council of the Reformed Episcopal Church
Campbell
Rochet
Asher
Lovelace Guilty Of Mail Theft Sentenced In Milwaukee
Osaxos Wisconsin June 12 The jury found William Lovelace guilty of stealing mail from the Marinette post office and sentenced him to 18 months in the Milwaukee house of correction. Clergy approved the verdict 26 15 with laymen 21 12. joint vote 47 27.
Canadian Exports Face Possible Duties Linked to Lumber Tariff
The article discusses government plans to reserve power to impose export duties on pulp wood and certain Canadian ores. The duties would be conditioned on the United States setting a new lumber tariff, tying trade measures to broader tariff policy.
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Tention
Canada
United States
Japan Presses Hawaii With Three New Grievances
The Hawaiian legation in Washington is advised of three new complaints from Japan against the Hawaiian government. They allege discrimination against Japanese wine, a labor contract ratio favoring Chinese workers over Japanese, and the removal of a Japanese physician on a plantation. The Japanese demands regarding immigration remain unresolved.
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Japan
Hawaiian Board of Immigration
Hawaii
No Cause for Anxiety on U S Spain Ties Says Sickles
Secretary of Legation at Madrid Stanton Sickles arrives in London and states there is no cause for anxiety over U S Spain relations. He notes President McKinley has not settled on a Cuba policy and expects guidance after the outgoing minister Hannis Taylor informs the new envoy.
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United States
McKinley
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Sickles
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Turkey Seeks Allied Support for Peace Talks
June reports from Constantmorte indicate the Turkish government issued a circular seeking powers' backing in peace negotiations. Russia is the only power replying, suggesting Thessaly delimitation is hardest to settle and implying support for retrocession. German aims include keeping Turkish garrisons in Crete and abolishing Greek privileges. Russia resists. In Athens a rumor of an assassination attempt on M Delyannis circulates after his greeting of acquaintances.
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Resignations Shake Council Amid Church Crisis
Bishop Chefey of Chicago resigned all positions. C M Morton, for Miss Harriet S Benson, announced withdrawal of £16 000 income from church trusts until further notice. Several prominent clergymen and laymen then resigned. the council adjourned amid excitement. Bishops Fallows and Campbell offered cautious views on prospects.
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Philadelphia
Harriet S. Benson
Special Church Extension Trust
Special Synod Trust
Fallows
Campbell
Surplice
Reds Arrest Cheyenne Indians Near Miles City
Yellow Hair and Sam Crux were jailed at Miles City on June 12 for involvement in the Hoover murder. Gibbs arrived with the two suspects after a sheriff led the arrests without resistance. Chief White Bull remains free for now, with potential arrest later. The War Department urged prompt action, and arrests proceeded despite fears of retaliation.
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Yellow Wair
Am Crow
Miles City
Jon
Miles Curry
Mon
Washington
War Department
Quiet status in Southern Montana Indian territory
A telegraphic message to the War Department from St. Paul reports that conditions are now quiet among the Indians in Southern Montana. The troops withdrawn from Fort Custer and Fort Keogh will be reassigned as a result.
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Washington
War Department
Ini
St. Paul
Feis Custer
Keogh
Dee
Uruguay and Argentina edging toward war
A Buenos Ayres dispatch reports Uruguayan forces landed on the Argentine coast and the Suarez vessel flying the Argentine flag was sunk. An Argentine gunboat is sent to seize the vessel if present. Montevideo notes rebels concentrating and a decisive battle looms.
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Buenos Ayres
Tus Lou
Suarez
Vesel
Argentine
Montevideo
Urugia
Concentra
Uruguay
Indian frontier massacre reported near Tochi valley
A Simla dispatch says British officers and native troops were attacked by a large force of hostile natives in the Tochi valley. Initial reports claim Colonel Bunny two officers and 25 privates killed with three officers and 25 men wounded, plus several mules and horses slain.
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Simla
Yar
Rourthern
Punjab Infantry
Tochi
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Damaging New England Floods Across Regions
Heavy rains flood northern eastern and central New England rivers and lakes. Flood waters endanger lives and cripple mills and railroads. Estimated losses reach $500,000 with about a dozen deaths reported in Maine and New Hampshire.
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New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Suspend Pension Payments in Pittsburg
An order from Washington instructs Captain G. W. Skinner the local pension agent to suspend payments on certificates held and on hand until next month when Congress is expected to pass the deficiency bill.
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Washington
G. W. Skinner
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