Chinese Exclusion Debate Highlights Wu Protest
Senate clashed over the pending Chinese exclusion bill with sharp exchanges about Minister Wu's protest to the secretary of state. Supporters urged decisive action while opponents warned against broad restrictions and intergovernmental interference.
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Pension for Mrs McKinley Passes House Vote
The U S House of Representatives approved a Senate pension bill granting Mrs McKinley 5000 dollars annually. Debate centered on precedent and widows of soldiers versus Mrs McKinley independent means. The measure, plus 176 other private pension bills, moved to the President for signature before adjournment.
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Amur Brings News From Skagway and Dawson Travel
The Amur arrived from Skagway with a small passenger list. Northern trails are breaking up rapidly, cutting travel to Dawson. A winter’s fastest stage trip was completed last Sunday with a four day and one half hour run from Whitehorse to Dawson, and the return river trip took four days.
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Amur
Skagway
Dawson
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Freedom of the PressEditor Assails Commissioners in Philippines
The Times-Star quotes Governor Taft denying a political motive in prosecuting the Manila newspaper Freedom under the sedition law. The editor faces charges for alleging graft among commissioners, with defense allowed. Taft defends press freedom and stresses the need to expose corruption. He notes the Manila Daily American shares a similar stance on severity toward Filipinos and government policy.
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Ohio
Times-Star
Taft
the Philippines Commission Today
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Freedom
Islands
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Daily American
Manila
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Tayabas
Gardener
Secretary of War
Wind on its stomach sparks a family debate
A young mother and a college professor contest the cause of a baby’s ailment. The mother insists the wind troubles the child while the professor suggests the stomach itself may be the source. The exchange reveals a domestic moment set against a scholarly backdrop.
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Chicago Tribune
Dempsey Sentenced to Two Years for Burglary
Helena April 12 Special Dispatch reports John Dempsey was sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary for first degree burglary. He broke into Fish's store Monday night, stole valuables, and was captured Wednesday in Livingston after pleading guilty and waiving time for sentencing.
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Standard
Helena
State
Judge Advocate Denounces Waller Methods in Samar Trial
Manila April 12 The judge advocate Maj Henry P Kingsbury argued against Major Waller's actions in the Samar executions, saying martial law did not justify the killings and blaming Waller for the marines disasters. He condemned the ritual selection of prisoners for death by Private Davis and defended Captain Marix against campaign criticisms. The court deliberated over half an hour with no decision announced.
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Arthur T. Marix
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Samar
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Marix
Northern Pacific Expands Yard Siding at Big Timber
Special correspondent notes the Northern Pacific extends the main siding at Big Timber to 3.2% feet to handle longer freights. A Omaha cattle buyer purchased 22 steers from Glen Parker and 23 from W. A. Harrison, about $55 per head. J W Batley bought the Hobbs ranch. F D Janell eyed New Brighton sheep buyers. Two carloads of Jardard Mining machinery arrived at Contact and will be moved into place once roads improve.
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Northern Pacific
Omaha
Glen Parker
W. A. Harrison
J. W. Batley
A.c. Hobbs
F. D. Janell
New Brighton
Jardard Mining Company
Contact
County officials and community news blend on Boulder
County Commissioner Irvine and County Surveyor Walvoord tour the Boulder area to review road matters before next week’s meeting. J C Hobbs and Mrs Greggs finalize homestead and desert claims. The woolen mill contracts 6 000 pounds of wool with Briggs Ellis Ranch manager James Vestal. he is shearing hundreds to fulfill it. Licenses are collected by Treasurer J W Gieger with no delinquent licenses reported. Districts 1 5 7 8 9 18 19 20 27 33 report school trustee results. others pending. Community notes cover visits, resignations, club meetings, and church fundraising sale.
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Greggs
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Briggs & Ellis Ranch Company
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J. W. Gieger
F. H. Day
Big Timber
Joseph Pope
Melville
H. J. Sandness
Charles
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Yellowstone Leader
Fred Stickley
Sadie Batley
A. R. Cavane
Miss Whitfield
Helen Hunt Jackson
J. W. McKay
Miles City
J. G. McKay
McKay
Hunter’s Hot Springs
G. A. Leasby
Congregational Church
American Reported Killed in Isthmus Incident
The state department has no solid word on the killing claim after a Colombian insurgent seizure of an American steam launch at Bocas del Toro. If confirmed, Washington will take sterner action. Philadelphia and Machias are at Colon and more ships may be sent from the North Atlantic squadron to protect American life and property.
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Maltrose
Colon
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Bocas del Toro
Malmrose
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North Atlantic
Economy in Coal From the New York Tribune Observes Fleet Fuel Downshift
The British admiralty expresses concern over future coal supplies and orders economies in naval fuel use. Experiments will test inferior coal quality and the use of patent fuel made from Welsh coal wastage. Briquettes will be shipped to foreign stations as reserve vessel fuel.
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