Territorial statehood bills dominate Senate agenda
Washington observers foresee Oklahoma New Mexico and Arizona statehood as the main business when the Senate meets at noon Tomorrow. A bipartisan plan aims to push the omnibus territorial bill forward with a report next week and unfinished business on the calendar. Debate is expected over tri state admission and possible amendments as anti trust, tariff and Cuban reciprocity measures are also poised for discussion.
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Senate to act on amendments to Sherman law amid schedule notes
The article outlines early Senate activity on Sherman anti trust amendments and other business. It notes committee efforts to reconcile differences, anticipated affirmative action, and a Democrat stance of no obstruction. It mentions the death of Senator McMillan, possible oath for Gen Alger, the president's message, and a busy week with nominations and a flot of seats to be filled, including Oliver Wendell Holmes.
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Lewistown Closes Schools Over Scarlet Fever Epidemic
Lewistown public, secular and Sunday schools will close for two weeks due to a scarlet fever outbreak. Health Board members led by Health Officer Tracy ordered the closures and discussed strict quarantine measures for homes with cases. Officials hope the epidemic is stamped out within two weeks.
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Train Wreck In Virginia Kills One Injures Four
A freight and passenger train collision seven miles east of the main line caused one death and four injuries in an early morning wreck. Engineer Howard Bradley and Fireman Frank Miller were among the victims. several locomotives were wrecked and passengers shaken.
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Sheriff Furey Hunts Madame La Bonta in San Francisco
Sheriff Furey of Silver Bow county Montana arrived in San Francisco to pursue Mme La Bonta accused in the shooting case involving Dr Cay. Detective Gibson aided the pursuit and produced scraps of letters found in the suspect's rooms as evidence. The sheriff pledged to take the suspect to Butte or, he asserted, she would be taken there dead if needed.
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Powell County to Contest Election After Close Returns
Deer Lodge Nov. 3 Powell county faces a contested election sequel to the late race. Sheriff John McMahon, defeated by eight votes by James C. Barnden, filed an affidavit seeking a recount claiming ballots marked Acres in the Republican column were counted for the entry ticket and other irregularities are alleged by the contesting party.
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James C. Barnden
Woman in Dexter Hangs Self Rather Than Stand Trial
Mrs Hattie Whitten arrested yesterday on charges of poisoning her younger daughter and possibly the elder daughter. In custody, she hanged herself. Investigators note arsenic and strychnine in autopsy findings, and the family had prior sudden deaths including the husband. Insurance values cited.
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Daniel J Welch Dies in Deer Lodge Pioneer Leader
Daniel Welch a pioneer and respected Deer Lodge resident died at home at 8 0 this evening after months of illness from dropsy He was 65 and had lived in Deer Lodge since 1880s He partnered with the late K L Bonner in mercantile business and later focused on mining operations He leaves five children Daniel Jr Howard Sue Alice and Marjorie He was a friend of Marcus Daly and Howard Daly Welch Jr is at Yale The funeral is not set but interment will be in Deer Lodge cemetery likely Tuesday
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Boiler plant tragedy prompts inquiry into water shortage
Chicago officials and private experts opened an investigation into the Swift boiler plant disaster that killed 11 people. Officials cited low water in the boilers and suggested water tender Owens bore responsibility for the accident while stressing ongoing tests of the wrecked plant’s metal and an impending coroner’s inquest.
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Lighted Candle Sparks Devastating Farm Barn Fire
Lewistown dispatch reports a barn owned by Rev. W. A. Winters was destroyed along with its contents. The fire started when a candle ignited hay during chores at about 7 pm, spreading and failing to reach the adjoining building before firefighters arrived. Mrs Charlotte Hemingway, convicted in Cincinnati, is mentioned later in the text.
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W. A. Winters
Looks Like Murder In Helena As Woman Dies With Note
Helena, Nov 8. Autopsy finds no poison, indicates possible murder by blow. Coroner orders inquest. testimony cites Grass Dane Rueband as suspect. Meanwhile, a wedding occurs at Father Dany's residence with Miss Mabel Flavin as bridesmaid and Young as best man. Couple to reside on Lyndale avenue.
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Trust Question Dominates Opening of Fifty Seventh Congress
Washington Nov 30 as the Fifty seventh Congress opens the final session the House will flood the hopper with trust related bills. Leaders expect trust legislation to be the main subject aside from the appropriation bills with the president’s recommendations awaited. Debates hinge on enforcement of the Sherman act and where new measures should land in committee jurisdiction.
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