Hawaii Territory Bill Compromises Debated In House
In Washington the house failed to finish the Hawaiian territory bill amid many amendments. Provisions to limit corporate land to 1,000 acres, extend alien contract labor laws, and prohibit saloon liquor sales were debated and adopted or rejected. Amendments on contract labor penalties and voter language were defeated or approved as the hour set for voting neared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hawaii
Senate
United States
Foss
Wheeler
de Armond
Missouri
Congress
Knox
Mr. Knox
Robinson
Indiana
Ifitt
Illinois
Islands
Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Maine
Littlefield
Findley
South Carolina
Berry
Kentucky
Newlands
Nevada
Ifml
White
North Carolina
Williams
Mississippi
Grosvenor
Ohio
Underwood
Alabama
Linney
Unanimou
Pugh
Senate Debates Hawaii Law and Election Oversight
The debate centers on a Hawaii rule in a pending bill and denounces Southern States election laws. A substitute moves appointment of judges and officers by the president instead of the governor, proposed by Mr Shafroth. The house adjourns at 6 20 p m without completing the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Shafroth
Colorado
Senate
House
Senate Briefs Open Session Hears Quay Seat Objections
In Washington on April 5 the senate debated M L Quay's seating as a Pennsylvania senator with Gallinger arguing constitutional grounds. The day included executive session and passage of several bills. a Cuban pledge remark by Platt and a bill expanding dutiable merchandise transport without appraisement were noted before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Gallinger
New Hampshire
M. L. Quay
Pennsylvania
House
Sydney B. Cooke
Kansas
Charles M. Anderson
Ohio
Alfred L. Pearson
Board of Managers
National Home For Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
United States
Subsistence Department
Army
Carter
Cockrell
General Egan
National
White Cross of America
Secretary of War
Messrs. Butler
North Carolina
Pettigrew
North Dakota
Cuba
Platt
Conecticut
Quay
Mr. Quay
Laredo
Eagle Pass
el Paso
Pettus
Alabama
Supreme Court weighs state board tax assessment powers
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the Montana Supreme Court heard arguments on reversing the 1896 Walace v. State Board of Equalization ruling. The case centers on whether the board can adjust county assessments without offsetting changes elsewhere. The mandamus action targets Cascade County Clerk Fortune for failing to raise sheep and cattle assessments as instructed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Supreme Court
State Board of Equalization
Rh. C. Walace Va
Mandamus
Fortune
Cascade
State Board
Nolan
Giormley
Cascade County
Carpenter
Supreme Court of
Montana
State League a Go In Montana Citys Rally Support
Helena April 5 W F Phillips received word from Tutte that two citizens of Helena pledged the 82400 required to put a ball nine in the field. He called a meeting of representatives from Anaconda Great Falls Helena and Butte at the Butte hotel next Saturday to perfect league arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
W. F. Phillips
Tutte
Phillips
Anaconda
Great Falls
Hielena
Butte
Governor Reappoints State Board Members
Helena April 5 Governor Smith reappointed three state board members J K B Hawkins of Miles City to the state reform school trustees for four years from April 1 Dr W A Tudor of Bozeman to succeed himself on the state dental board for five years from March and H P Kennett of Victor to serve as his own successor on the state board of fish and game commissioners for three years from March 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
En campment in Helena honors Civil War veterans
The 16th Montana G. A. R. encampment opened in Helena with 359 members reported by the adjutant general and 99 lost in the past year. Judge Smith delivered a welcome praising veterans and the unity of the nation, lauding generals Grant Sherman Sheridan and Rosecrans and the Montana Fighting Regiment. Rev. J L Albritton responded with an eloquent address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Montana
Adjutant General
Henry C. Smith
Judge Smith
Republic
Grand Army of the Republic
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
Rosecrans
Old Guard
Wallace
French
Tilly
J. L. Albritton
Bulte
Court Orders Show Cause Over Mine Administrator
An order to show cause seeks removal of Administrator Albert Kleinschmidt Jr from administration of property chiefly comprising the Minnie Healey mine in Butte. The proceeding aims to determine suitability and control of the mining assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Kleinschmidt, Jr
Minnie Healey
Butte
Fifteen Shots Fight Near Higgins Ranch in Stevenaville
A shooting near James Higgins ranch above Brevensville involved Higgins and a sheepherder named Reardon. After dogs drove sheep away and a threat was made, Reardon fired with a Winchester, Higgins returned fire with his rifle, and about fifteen shots were exchanged without injuries. Further details may alter this account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
James Higgins
Brevensville
Mr. Higgins
Reardon
Higgins Land
Higgins
Stevenaville
Petition Seeks Bankrupt Declaration for Chester Mercantile
In Great Falls date April 4 a U S district court petition seeks to declare the Chester Mercantile company bankrupt and divide assets for creditors. George H Stanton represents petitioners alleging insolvent conditions and misused assets tied to a $3 000 verdict for defamation by A J Hatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Chester
United States District Court
Knowls
George H. Stanton
Great Northern
Ward
A. J. Hatch
Hatch
Benton
Montana
Renton
Chester Mercantile Company
W. G. Downing
Pabst Brewing Company
State Lumber Company
Kalispell Industrial Company
Tenth Judicial District Court
Choteau County
Stockman's National Bank of
Stockman's National Bank
W. G. Dowling
Bankrupt Corporation
Robbery on the river near Camas Creek
Missoula's J. W. Keith reports two men held him up on the river route near Camas Creek late last night. They seized his reins and wrists, searched pockets, and took about 8 in silver and a watch, while another $60 remained untouched. Keith quotes the men as unsure robbers and says he saved most of his money in a separate pocket. He has no clue to the attackers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
April
J. W. Keith
Blackfoot
Camas Creek
Fr. Keith
Mr. Keith
Keith
Witnesses Describe Bunker Hill Mine Blow Up And Bull Pen
Rogers and Warden Coakley testified before the Coeur d Alene investigation. Rogers gave a graphic account of the mill blow up and the affray in which he was shot. Coakley defended prison conditions and denied abuse, noting meals and clothing were adequate and the priest’s service was not denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. RR
Rogers
Bunker Hill
Coakley
Gove
Johnson
Washington state Republican convention chooses eight McKinley delegates
The April 5 meeting in Ellensburg elects eight delegates to the national Republican convention by acclamation. The platform endorses McKinley administration, gold standard, and U S territorial policy, with home rule for newly acquired territories and opposition to silver coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin County
M. BK. Bay
Lincoln County
S. Lindsay
Chelan County
McKinley
Congress of
Congress
Republican Congress
Spain
United States
Death of Colonel Morrow in Missouri noted in Great Falls
Colonel W. H. Morrow died of pneumonia at his home in Louisiana Pike county Missouri. A noted Virginia cavalry colonel in the Confederate army he served under Stonewall Jackson and on General J. E. B. Stuart staff. Survived by widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
W. H. Morrow
Ernest Crutcher
Louisiana
Pike County
Missouri
Virginia Cavalry
Stonewall Jackson
J. FE. B. Stuart
Thoroughbred racing results from Oakland track meet
On April 5 in San Francisco the Oakland track hosted a seven race program. Poorlands won the first on a 1:41 4/5 clocking with Henry second and Lizzella third. Toraina captured the second in 1:42 with Croker second and Los Vrietos third. Alan won the third at five and a half furlongs in 1:14. Advance Guard won the fourth mile and a eighth on a $100 side with Andrisss second in 1:24. Aldiiot took the five furlongs in 1:12 with Paretfal second and Andractus third. Vesuvian won the mile with Lotalan second and Bathos third in 1:40. Pinkerton handicap constellator won the seventh mile and an eighth, Rosormonde second and Topmast third in 1:33.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Franecisco
Oakland
Poorlands
Henry
Lizzella
Toraina
Croker
Los Vrietos
Alan
Ella Boland
Miss Rowena
Advance Guard
Andrisss
Aldiiot
Paretfal
Andractus
Vesuvian
Lotalan
Bathos
Constellator
Rosormonde
Plague Cases Reported as Honolulu Sees Sailings
From Honolulu March % two plague cases were reported on March 2 a Japanese fisherman and a white man named John Hurley since then no new cases. The Cleveland steamer reached port March 28 after 10 days under sail. Over 300 steerage passengers expected to sail for San Francisco. Dr Carmichael will issue steerage permits for those taking a prophylactic disinfected baggage and healthy under sanitary conditions. A cane fire burned 5 percent acres on the Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar plantation March 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
San Francisco
John Hurley
Cleveland
Carmichael
Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company
Watson in Helena to select exhibits for Paris Exposition
Charles P. Watson, representing H. A. Darnell Montana commissioner, arrives in Helena to choose exhibits for the Paris exposition. He plans to travel to Butte next to seek support for the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Charles P. Watson
H. A. Darnell
Montana
Watson
Putte
Heirs Seek Removal of Kelley From Estate Case
Helena April S J Walsh attorney for Kelly one heir of the John P D Allport estate today secured from Judge Meijotse a directive to the district court for removal or disruption in the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
April
T. J. Walsh
Kelly
John PD
Allport Estate
Meijotse
Distries
Raging track results from Memphis racing meet
In Memphis on April 5 six races produced multiple winners. Sir Gatain won the six furlong selling race with La Josephine second and Him third in 1 15. Joe Frey wen led the half mile selling with Bard second and Del march third in 49. Martin Duke on led the mile selling with Two Annies second and Miss Patton third in 11. Montgomery handicap saw Laureate 103 (Crow hurst) win at 5 to 1, Stranger 113 second, Duke of Baden 198 third in 1 48. Barbara M. took the half mile, Myra Morella second, Golden Harvest third in 49. Lillian Reed won the mile selling with Celtic Bard second and Behnell Lauffer third in 1 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Memphis
Memphis
Tenn
Sir Gatain
la Josephine
Him
Joe Frey Wen
Bard
Delmarch
Martin Duke
Two Annies
Miss Patton
Montgomery
Laureate
Crowhurst
Stranger
T Burns
Duke of Baden
Vittatoe
Fa Tipton
Harry Nutter
Jolly Roger
Greatland
Simonian
Capron
Cherry Leaf
High Jinks
Mierigar
Alice Turner
Maud Wallace
Barbara M
Myra Morella
Golden Harvest
Lillian Reed
Celtic Bard
Behnell Lauffer
Death of a Chicagoan
Silas B Cobb a prominent Chicago business figure for nearly seven years died of pneumonia after a brief illness He was born in Montpelier Vermont in January 1812 and moved to Chicago in 1833 He served as president of the Chicago City Railway Company when it built its first cable line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Silas B. Cobb
Mr. Cobb
Montpelier
Chicago City Railway
Engineer Montgomery Resigns After Benton Arrest Ordeal
John B. Montgomery, Benton water plant engineer for three years, was arrested Tuesday on a telegram from Marshal Davis. He has been discharged and is not in good humor about the matter as he resigned a few days ago and came to Great Falls on April 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
John B. Montgomery
Marshal Davis
Benton
Montgomery
Arrest Warrant Mixup Clears Man in Great Falls Case
After leaving the plant, Montgomery was suspected of taking tools and authorities wired to arrest him. Marshal Pavis arrived from Penton, reviewed the man's effects, and concluded a mistake was made, ordering his immediate release. Montgomery seeks the Benton authorities' information prompting the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Pavis
Penton
Montgomery
Benton
Young Thayer Forgery Case Postponed in April Hearing
Hearing for young Thayer, a reform school candidate for forgery, was postponed today before Judge Leslie due to absence of County Attorney Gormley in Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Thayer
Reform School
Leslie
Gormley
Helena
Butte Secures $2500 to Enter State League
Great Falls reports that Butte has finally raised the $2,500 needed to guarantee entry into the state league. W. E. Phillips from Helena relayed the news with enthusiasm as Vincent Fortune and John T. Athey were chosen as delegates to represent the city at a meeting set for Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
W. E. Phillips
Helena
Butte
Vincent Fortune
John T. Athey
Great Falls Club Seeks Quick League Setup
The Great Falls club argues that if all clubs share expenses and receipts evenly there will be no favorites and the league can be organized and put on a working footing within an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Hopes of Recovery
Frank Banks a colored porter was arrested by Officer Lippencott on Second avenue south while howling in a red undershirt. He claimed to be seeking his wife as he raved and acted alarmingly. Taken to city jail then county jail, friends say sobriety will restore his senses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Frank Banks
Lippencott
Second Avenue South
Deer Lodge
Suah
Resigns as Trustee in Red Butte District
W E Sanford, school trustee of Red Butte district No 18, came to the city to tender his resignation to County Superintendent Craven. No successor has been appointed yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falle
W. FE. Sanford
Red Butte
Craven
Also Mentioned on This Page
Government OF Hawaii
Corporation Lands
Preme Court
Mr Albritton
the Standards
Bach-Cory
Park Hotel
Chester Company Row
MR. Hatch
Stanton
Warden Coakley
M’kinley
The
Republi
Bach-Cory Building
Colonel Morrow
Kleinselmidt
Mr. Montgomery
Oxford and Cambridge
Grays
Butte, Montana
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware Department OF Butte
Alsen
Yankton
Steel
Portland
Great Falls’ Representatives
N. Main St
Butte, Mont
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!