Helena voters set to choose city leaders in April election
Helena eyes a heated April 12 mayor treasurer and police magistrate race amid a municipal ownership push for water and electric light services. Democrats back James Sullivan and J H Urquhart with critique of Mayor Edwards while Republicans rally behind Edwards Kirkendall and Walker.
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John Steinmetz
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F Edwards
Carter
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Montanaurisdiction
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Grand Lodge
Sullivan
Mascachusetts
Boston
W.J. Bryan
Lewis and Clarke
Democratic State Central Committee
Opera House
F. L Flaherty
Nolan
H. Fortman
Pat Meaney
Smith
Horsky
Weed
Montana State Treasurer Reports March Funds Balance
State Treasurer Collins shows total cash balance across state funds at 19,278 as of today. March receipts amount to 3,644,090 with expenditures of 87,615. warrants call for 40,000 of general fund warrants deepens the deficit.
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State Law
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Agricultural college finances and totals reported
Summary of the accounts shows income and expenditures for the agricultural college and related boards. Totals include university building costs, horticultural board allocations, and a grand total of 590 278.68 dollars.
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Horticultural Board
Murder at Herons Ranch Near Glendive Reported
John Motz surrendered to Sheriff Aiken claiming he shot Duncan McMillan at Heron’s ranch on Crain Creek about 45 miles below Glendive. Motz’s statement says the killing occurred between 9 and 10 am on March 31 1900 after a dispute over a letter to George Shellon. McMillan a Canadian native had lived in Dawson County a year.
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Glendive
John Motz
Yellowstine Valley
A. E. Aiken
Duncan McMillan
Heron’s Ranch
Crain Creek
Motz
F. Hagan
Aiken
George Turble
J. John Motz
Heren’e Ranch
George Shellon
McMillan
Canada
Dawson County
Governor Congratulated for Stand on Hurst Case
Helena March 31 Governor Smith has received many messages and letters praising his decision not to interfere in the Hurst murder case. He returned from Butte where he heard many congratulations. He is now considering a commutation petition for William Pepo who faces execution for the murder of Julius Plath in Teton county. Pepo’s attorney J G Barr cites weak evidence and says Pepo has no friends. The Pepo case contrasts with the Hurst case, where the defendant had many supporters.
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Helena
Smith
Hurst
Butte
William Pepo
Chateau F
Julius Plath
Teton County
J. G. Barr
Pepo
Mair
Strike Ends in British Columbia Mines
A special to the Chronicle reports the Nelson and Ymir district mines in British Columbia ended their 10 month strike. Employers concede to pay a uniform wage of 3.25 dollars per day, ending a costly labor dispute across the mining districts.
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Wash
The
Chronicle
Nelson
British Columbia
Ymir
Puerto Rico bill debate focuses on Foraker substitute
The Senate continued work on the Puerto Rico bill with two amendments held for Monday. Indiana's Fairbanks led a long debate while Beveridge watched. Bacon defended a substitute based on Foraker's original draft, arguing it would give Puerto Rico a free territorial government. The Allen amendment seeking territory status was defeated 15 to 31.
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Indiana
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Beveridge
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Secretary of the Navy
United States
Bacon
Georgia
Foraker
Puerto Rico
Acon
Allen
Nebraska
Mr. Allen
H. F. Randolph
New York
Mr. McComas
McComas
Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
Legislative Assembly of
Pettus
Alabama
Legislative Assembly
United Eee
Senate
Puerto Rico tariff debate and Senate action overview
The Senate discussed tariff plans for Puerto Rico with Mr Fairbanks arguing revenue aims and trusts' roles. Debate centered on sovereignty, congressional power, and avoiding burdens on Puerto Rico while funding its government. Amendments set limits on public debt and delegate qualifications. the chamber adjourned after executive session with several bills passed.
Petition Presented for Federal Troop Retention in Idaho Mines
Governor Steunenberg presented a 2500 name Idaho petition to Secretary Root urging the continued presence of federal troops in Osborne Fire Shoshone County to preserve peace and order in the Coeur d Alene mining district. Citizens praise governor, state officials, and military aid for restoring safety and business confidence.
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Idaho
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Root
House Committee On Military Affaires
Secretary of War
Shoshone
Coeur -Alene
Osborne
Fireshone County
Fortifications appropriation bill passes House with debate
The House finished a busy week by passing the fortifications appropriation bill at 7,093,488 dollars with no amendments. A three hour debate followed a Shattuck of Ohio speech on tariffs and Southern rights, amid clashes over Dingley laws and military costs.
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Shattuck
Ohio
National Soldiers’ Home
Mr. Shattuck
Tillman
South Carolina
Philippines
Iterelf
United States
Philippine Islands
Democratic Party
Speaker
Richardson
Terrible Experience From Klondike Trail Survivor
A Wrangell report from March 2 via Seattle dated March 1 recounts a Klondike Edmonton trail survivor from Des Moines, Iowa arriving in Wrangel after traveling down the Stickeen from Glenora British Columbia. He describes two years of hardships on the notorious trail. Mason, partner of Captain Dixon of Halifax who was reported lost near Hav3 mountain last fall, shares the tale. George Wilcox of Jackson Wisconsin, Mason's comrade, has scurvy and was left at Laird post.
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Dixon
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Laird Post
Bank Currency Paper Request Sent by Secretary Gage
Washington March 81 under the new financial law Secretary Gage sent to the house a request for an appropriation of 17 708 500 sheets of distinctive paper for national bank currency costing 41 826 dollars to coat the sheets specifies the proceeding and the total amount sought for currency paper.
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Gage
House approves bill and adjourns after action
The bill passed without amendment. A resolution re elected the current board of managers of the national soldiers home. The minority on merchant marine and fisheries must file views on the ship subsidy bill by April 20. The house adjourned at 3 05 p m.
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National Soldiers’ Home
Committee On Merchant Marine and Fisheries
House
Oxford Beaten From Start In Classic Cambridge Victory
London March 31 Cambridge defeated Oxford in the premier European rowing race. Cambridge led from the start and finished far ahead after a record-tying time on a strong flood tide. Oxford failed to mount a serious challenge and trailed throughout as Cambridge moved clear by miles.
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Surrey
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Yale
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Light Blues
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Thorneycroft
Denvonshire Meadows
Barnes Bridge
Moort Lake
Oxonians
Gibbon
Bryan addresses 3590 in Yakima over tax, trusts, and bimetallism
In North Yakima on March 31 Hon. W. J. Bryan spoke to 3,590 people. He framed free coinage as a live issue and denounced the Republicans for backing the gold standard while courting international bimetallism. He urged a federal license to run corporations outside their home states and denied licenses to monopolies. A Yakima hotel banquet followed with remarks by Governor Rogers Senator Turner ex Congressmen Jones and Attorney General Vance. Bryan ended hoarse after a long day of campaigning.
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Wash
W. J. Bryan
Republican Party
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Jones
Vance
Public Holiday Opens Debate Over Sunday Exposition Openings
Paris dispatch reports pressure from American and British commissioners over whether to close the exposition on Sundays. Peck expects possible shutoff of American exhibits though French authorities note Sunday is a public holiday and many visitors would be barred. Ambassador Porter visits the American section and voices satisfaction with progress compared to other nations.
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United States
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Associated Press
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Vendome
Rochambeau
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Waterloo
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