Secretary Hay refuses to testify in libel suit over Danish West Indies dealings
A New York libel suit against a New York newspaper centers on alleged reflections on agents involved in offering the Danish West Indian islands to the United States. Secretary Hay refused to answer questions about negotiations with Danish agents in 1899 1900 citing lack of personal knowledge and privilege. The defense aims to bring him before a New York court for contempt while noting similar mandamus precedents.
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Washington
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Nicel
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State Department
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Frank I. Blacksztone
Robert Honey
Hansen
Penfield
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Inspector Report on Boiler Inspections and Licenses
The inspector notes 17,380 miles traveled during bailer inspections and 7 percent waste. External and internal boiler exams with hydrostatic testing amounted to 738 percent. Four thousand three hundred eighty four defects were found, 2,031 dangerous with repairs advised. Five boilers and four mud drums condemned. 310 engineer licenses examined, 2,083 licenses in force.
First Law Library Catalogue Noted in Three Years
Helena December 7 Librarian Guthrie issues a bound catalogue of the state law library the first in three years On August 1 about 10000 volumes were in the library excluding duplicates premium editions and pamphlets The law library esteemed by trustees the supreme court secretary of state and the auditor Will be housed in new capitol with cork carpet steel cage shelving for quieter study.
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Helena
Guthrie
State Lawbrary
Law Library
Supreme Court
Montana boiler inspectors report steady year with surplus
Helena December reports show 23,03 engineers licenses in force in Montana. For the year ended November 30 no boiler explosions occurred. Revenue exceeded expenses, yielding a surplus of 91747.90. State Boiler Inspector James H. Dailey presented the fiscal year findings to Governor Toole, praising assistant J D O’Brien and cooperation from steam plant owners and engineers.
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Helena
Montana
James H. Dailey
Governor Toole
J. D. O’brien
Datler
Compromise Reached In Bank Surety Bond Case
Helena December 7 Judge Knowles allows J T Stanford receiver for Northwestern National bank of Great Falls to accept 9200 cash as settlement of 25000 claim against National Surety company The suit arose from an indemnity bond to cover losses from H A Hatcher who pled guilty to misappropriation and went to prison The surety company had refused payment on technical grounds and the settlement ends the case out of court
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Hatcher
Warde Entertained by Elks at Helena Hall
Helena Elks hosted Frederick Warde a star visitor after his performance of The Mountebank at Elks hall. Warde, a long standing member of the lodge, was warmly welcomed as he has been on prior Helena visits.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Lodge of Elks
Frederick Warde
Elks Hall
Will Fight Each Item in Tariff Bill Tactics
A legislative briefing outlines methods to oppose individual tariff provisions. Officials discuss coordinated tactics, public messaging, and coalition building to defeat specific measures within the tariff bill.
Germany Faces Major Tariff Fight and Rule Change
Berlin reports indicate the tariff bill will go to committee next week with opposition planning a long obstruction to delay passage into 1908. Government may change house rules to block tactics. Also noted are comparative wage and output findings for American vs German labor, and concerns over foreign insurers as US-Germany economic ties loom amid possible reprisals.
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Berlin
Herr Bebei
Richter
United States
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Foreign Office
Germany
Bresslau
German English alliance urged in anti American tone
London reports the Saturday Review urges German English friendship to check the United States, arguing Britain must balance powers as Emperor William eyes Germany's growing Chile Brazil ties. The paper warns Britain risks being edged out if America and Germany align against it.
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Saturday Review
United States
William
Chile
Brazil
Germany
Great Britain
the Review
New World
America
Canada
Nicaragua
Spectator
Russia
Falls From Horse and Breaks Neck Chronicle
Philadelphia dispatch reports E. J. Adams president of the American District Telegraph and broker, fell from his horse near his Valley Forge home and broke his neck dying instantly. He was 60 years old.
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Philadelphia
E. J. Adams
American District Telegraph Company
Valley Forge
Roosevelt Signs First Bill Opening New Admin Law
Washington December 1 Roosevelt signed the first bill sent to him by Congress creating the first law of his administration It authorizes duty free admission and transfer of foreign exhibits from the Pan American Exposition to the South Carolina interstate and Industrial Exposition at Charleston.
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Washington
Roose Velt
Congress
South Carolina
Crew and Company Held Responsible for Franconia Wreck
In Kingman Arizona on December 1 a jury deliberated on the Franconia wreck of the Santa Fe at Navy. The panel rendered a verdict finding the west bound flyer crew and the railroad company equally responsible for the disaster and resultant loss of life. The company was censured for running fast trains against each other on short time.
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Kingman
Ariz
Franconia
Santa Fe
Navy
Flyer
Amicable settlement. Venezuela severed with Colombia
General Alban, Colombian commander, reports amicable settlement of Bocas del Torro disturbances after a crew ill treatment dispute on the Tribune. He claims Jamaicans were in arms, a guard bayonet incident leads to 30 day imprisonment, and diplomatic ties with Venezuela are broken. Acting Pacific Mail agent Del Rio accepts exile. Venezuela has 19000 troops in Tachira. Colombia smaller at San Cristobal. Alban blames the Panama railroad for inciting conflict and vows a lawsuit. Peace prospects appear bright.
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Colombia
Galveston
Alban
Tribune
Bocas del Torro
Panama
Bocas del Torre
Gateway
General Alban
Bogota
Senor del Rio
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Chile
Venezuela
Tachira
Gonzalo Valencia
San Cristobal
Castro
Republic
Lawson Has Money to Lose in Stock Market
Boston December 7 Thomas W Lawson denied rumors of an assignment saying he has not assigned and does not intend to. He acknowledged losing money but asserted he will still have funds to buy at opponents' price, resell at his own, and remain with some left. He blamed the report on a rumor circulated between exchanges.
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Boston
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
Boston Exchange
Chicago
New York
Accused of Wrecking the Express in Oregon
Five tramps are under arrest at The Dalles on charges of wrecking the Chicago Portland special on the O R N line yesterday afternoon. A negro tramp in custody identified the arrestees as those he heard threaten to wreck the train. They were put off an early train, and the witness states he heard them say there would be a wreck on the road before night.
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Portland
Ore
Dalles
Leading Strings in Wall Papers Policy Statement
A wallpaper shop proclaims it never reduces quality to offer a leading price. It values a satisfied customer over being the city’s cheapest store and warns against cheap wallpaper, inviting customers to visit for quality.
Dailes Names Page Cole and Williams in List
James Page, Fred William Cole, Frank Cole and Williams appear in a published list at the Dailes. The fragment identifies individuals associated with a local notice or record. Further context from the page would clarify roles or relationships among these names.
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James Page
Fred William Cole
Frank Cole
Williams
Express Train Wrecked Near Salem Oregon
The California express on the Southern Pacific, from San Francisco to Portland, wrecked 500 feet south of Salem depot. Fireman Silas L. Fish was killed. Engineer W. H. White seriously injured but not fatal. Cars derailed, engine in Mill Creek, track torn for 109 feet, largely halted traffic. Albany local used to transfer passengers to Portland.
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Portland
Ore
Southern Pacific
San Francisco
Salem
Silas L. Fish
W. H. White
White
Mill Creek
Fields
Albany
Sampson’s Health Status Varies Amid Feeble Strength
Washington reports no marked worsening in Rear Admiral Sampson’s condition but notes very feeble health. Authorities say his vitality remains fragile and a serious setback could occur, casting uncertainty on his recovery prospects.
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Washington
Sampson
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