Will Call a Halt Cuban Debt Limit Crisis Stance
Washington says the United States will not intervene to block Cuba from paying bonds if a new Cuban government assumes them, under the Platt amendment. The debt limit is reached when the new regime contracts or assumes obligations beyond the maximum ordinary revenue to pay interest and expenses. The note underscores Cuba’s independence to incur debt within defined havens and limits U.S. interference.
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Cramps Claim for Armor Delay Hits Government
Navy department says the Cramps of Philadelphia hold a claim around 264000 dollars against the government for delay in armor supply for the battleship Alabama. Controversy in Congress over armor quality halted armor deliveries, delaying Alabama's completion begun December 1896 and due in December 1899.
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Navy Department
Philadelphia
Alabama
Congress
Governor Whitmarsh hauled to Manila for Benguet inquiry
Philippine Commission orders H Phelps Whitmarsh governor of Benguet to Manila for investigation over alleged personal gain in land and mining rights from natives. Charges include indiscretion and violation of instructions. Commission cites protection of Igarotos interests amid suspected military opposition to civilian authority. Statements by Benguet natives to Commissioner Worcester underpin the probe. General Bell forwarded similar allegations to Manila.
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Manilla
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Benguet
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Echo of Bank Failure in New York and Jersey City
July 9 report notes Seventh National Bank of New York closing spurring an application in Jersey City to declare Hackensack Land Company insolvent. Vice-Chancellor Stevens grants the move and sets July 2% for a bid to appoint Samuel Taylor as receiver. E L Poor, who owned the company, boomed Hackensack. The firm, linked to Marquand & Company, shows assets at 412,600 and liabilities at 418,000.
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Gomez the Guest of Palma and Fireworks
General Maximo Gomez was the guest of Tomas Estrada Palma in Central Valley New York July 9. A crowd cheered at Palma's house as the band played and fireworks exploded. Irvin Washburn welcomed Gomez who replied briefly. Also notes plagues on a steamer in Marseilles with quarantine and isolation measures. In Newport the Constitution beat Columbia and Independence in a three cornered race. A sheriff's jury in Brooklyn declared Miss Anna King Gilman insane to protect her brother George F Gilman's estate.
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Will contested over Paterson heir's share to museum
New York July 9 Howard B Rogers nephew of the late Jacob Rogers of Paterson has been served notice from relatives that the will leaving the bulk of the estate to the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be contested.
Childs Released by Chicago Club
Chicago July 9 second baseman Childs released by the Chicago National League club. Dissatisfaction with general work done by br is assigned as the cause. Overcapitalized. London July 9 the Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Company Limited addresses stockholders proposing a capital reduction from 45732100 to 3213200 pounds.
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Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Company (Limited
Baseball Results From National and American Leagues
National League games saw Pittsburg shut out Boston 6 0 at Pittsburg while Cincinnati beat New York 3 1 and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 1. St Louis edged Brooklyn 7 6. American League include Boston beating Washington and Philadelphia down Baltimore 7 3. Standings list Pittsburgh 38 25 .603 and Philadelphia 33 30 .524. Chicago 40 24 .625 and St Louis 34 20 .539. Washington 26 26 .500. Milwaukee 22 41 .349. Western Association standings show Toledo 31 22 .462 and Daytan 23 8 .. Cols 25 3 .268.
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Striking Machinists Vote to Continue Fight in Newport News
Newport News July 9 The International Association of Machinists president James O Connell reports company will make no concessions. Strikers vote to keep the strike until demands are granted and warned to remove tools, with those returning urged to exit yard by Thursday morning. In Pittsburgh a major wage scale conference set for Thursday aims to settle steel industry disputes.
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Newport News
James O'Connell
International Association of Machinists
W. A. Post
Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Post
O'Connell
R. J. Mulcahy
Judge of Machinists
Dunn Charged with Murder in Huntertown Case
Charles Dunn, a wealthy Fort Wayne lumber dealer, was arrested and charged with murdering Alice Cothrell, 10, whose body was found in Dunns cistern after she vanished for five days. Doctors report an attempted outrage connected to the death. the inquiry notes the cistern’s construction likely prevented accidental entry.
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Alice Cothrell
Huntertown
Rumor of hostile tariff league arouses U S doubt
Acting Secretary Hill said a Vienna report on Austria Germany and Russia forming a tariff league against the United States lacks any factual basis. He noted no department information corroborates the rumor and dismissed it as groundless. In a separate item, the steamer Cambrian rescued the wrecked crew of the Norwegian bark Hanna after a collision near Newfoundland. the damaged vessel could not be towed and cargo valued at about 19,000 dollars.
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Will Not Contest: Princess Hatzfeldt satisfied with will
Reports from New York state Prince Franz von Hatzfeldt and Princess remain in America to review C P Huntington will terms. The princess says the will is generous and she has no claim to a daughter’s portion. the couple plans to stay about three months.
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Olland House
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Ellie Glenn
George
Vesta Hoover
Buy
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Nee
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Garios
Cubans at Cross Purposes in Electoral Law Debates
Hoxana July 8 The Cuban constitutional convention struggles to agree on electoral law as delegates miss meetings and factional lines emerge. Conservatives push for a plural vote for property holders and professionals while radicals resist. Some fear drafting laws before Washington approves the constitution.
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Morgan to Speak at Lunch for Embassy Secretaries
Will introduce Morgan in St Petersburg at a luncheon on Wednesday honoring Edwin V. Morgan recently named second secretary of the United States embassy. The event will include secretaries of the various embassies and legations.
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Charlemagne Tower
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Pan American Exposition Attendee Totals and Forecast
Pan-American Patrons Buffalo July 8 total attendance at the exposition rises to 1 779 868 since May 20 with many features incomplete at opening. June daily average over 31 000 including five Sundays. Officials expect 5 000 000 by summer and 10 000 000 by October. To cover costs 8 000 000 in revenues from privileges anticipated. Limited railway excursion tickets hurt attendance with calls for longer validity.
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Hiestand Investigated Over Manila Hemp Trade Charges
Washington July 9 Lieutenant Colonel Hiestand is on temporary duty in San Francisco while the Senate military affairs committee weighs charges connected to the Manila hemp trade. The inquiry's postponement to October was decided, with the panel expected to return to face the matter.
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BY HIS OWN HAND IN ALEXANDRIA HOME
Frederick D. White son of Ambassador Andrew D White committed suicide at his home. He shot himself after years of illness including neur asthenia and typhoid fever. Found dead in the bathroom by his wife, who had returned home. White was educated at Cornell and Berlin, studied law in New York, and managed White family properties. The tragedy mirrors a long decline in health and a lack of premeditation.
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Ohio Train Collision Injures Dozens at Union Depot
A Panhandle express collided with a switch engine near the Union depot causing two train cars to derail and injuring about 25 passengers, including J W Chapin of Indianapolis and Helen Chavons of Marton QC. Many suffered head injuries, bruises, or internal harm, with several listed as seriously hurt.
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ORDERED TO STRIKE. Wellsville mill discharge sparks union move
Pittsburgh July 8 A unionizing drive at Wellsville Ohio steel plant leads to 12 men being discharged from a United States Steel affiliate. Amalgamated Association calls for a strike while wage scale talks loom at the Pittsburgh conference with national scale signings.
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