Senate approves Cuba reciprocity treaty after fierce debate
In Washington on December 16 the Senate voted 47 to 18 to enact the Cuba reciprocity treaty, cutting duties 20 percent on Cuban imports and 20 to 40 percent on US exports to Cuba. Debate featured Spooner and Bailey with sharp party lines and questions on Newlands and Teller resolutions. After passage the Senate calendar adjourned for a holiday recess through January 4.
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Perry Heath Captures Repeat Victory
Perry Heath wins again as the field splits honors with him in a tight contest.
Post office probe report on Tulloch charges released
Heath and others questioned as Conrad and Bonaparte publish findings from a legal standpoint. The report notes alleged irregularities and criticizes officers including Perry Heath and Inspector Smith, with continued discussion on page two. In Colorado, the state Supreme Court is asked to rule on martial law in Teller county after a habeas corpus case involving Victor Poole.
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Willet
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Smith
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Tulloch
Preme Court
Peabody
Teller County
House Debates Central American Affairs and Pension Bill
Washington notes report the house discussed Central American affairs pensions and economic conditions including industrial and agricultural issues. The session lasted over four hours with the pension appropriation bill under consideration in Committee of the Whole and no conclusion reached.
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House
Lind
Minnesota
Governor Actions to Be Reviewed Amid Wartime Debates
A surge of legal and political contention centers on wartime powers and the governor’s decrees. Tribes in Colorado press challenges, while writs of habeas corpus face legal scrutiny. The Supreme Court weighs constitutional questions about wartime authority and executive action.
Fire destroys mill and lumber yard at Millvale Pa
About one hundred people were left homeless when a fire destroyed the Bennetts Lumber and Manufacturing mill and yard at Millvale Pennsylvania. Adjacent dogen houses were partially damaged in the blaze and the cause is under investigation.
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Pittsiate
Bennett Lumber and Manufacturing Company
Millvale
Deputy Sheriff Shot and Killed During Arrest in Riverhead
Riverhead Long Island deputy sheriff William H Ratford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest A Tuttle Reeves. Reeves allegedly dragged the body from the house and barricaded doors and windows as he prepared to resist arrest with a double barreled shotgun.
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William H. Ratford
A. Tuttle Reeves
Additional Shortage Found in Yale National Bank Cashier Death
New Haven Conn Dec 16 an additional shortage of 32000 making total known 17000 has been discovered in the accounts of A J Bushnell cashier of the Yale National Bank who died by his own hand yesterday President Greele said it would be impossible to tell tomorrow whether a still greater shortage exists
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Bank of Quimby Robbed for 3000 Dollars
The Bank of Quimby in Quimby Iowa was robbed of three thousand dollars on December 4 an unidentified thief escaped with the loot authorities pursued leads and searched the area for the culprit.
Contempt Case Trial Underway in United States Court
A contempt case proceeds with Judge Reed temporarily replacing Judge Somles in the U S court, as proceedings move forward in a closely watched matter. The shift follows ongoing procedural questions and scheduled hearings.
Motion to Dismiss In Contempt Case Against Heinze Group
In Helena, Judge McHatton pressed motions to quash the order to inspect the Harus mine workings in a contempt case against Heinze, Trevise, Montana Ore Purchasing Co., and others. Arguments centered on whether the court can compel entry and whether contempt is criminal, with emphasis on rights against self incrimination and the legality of the inspection order.
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Robert &. Smith
Albert Frank
Johnstown Mining Company
Butte & Boston
Montana
United States
Jaimes H. Beatty
Hiram Knowles
United States Court
Heinge
Donne
Knowles
Rarus
John F. Forbis
McHatton
Smith
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Heinze
Forbis
Heinze, Trevise
Montana Ore Purchasings Company
Robert B. Smith
Uaved
McHatten
Michael Devitt
Montana Pur Chasing Company
Johnstown
Progress in Gravelle Case Reveals Key Motive
Summary unavailable due to fragmented source text. A partial line hints at developments in a Gravelle case with mentions of writing of alleged motive, but critical details are missing.
Butte Stationer Envelopes Linked to Threat Letters Case
Jurors hear testimony tying a Deer Lodge prisoner Gravelle to threatening letters against the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. A yellow envelope from James Keefe’s store, found in Gravelle’s grip, is identified. Witnesses place Gravelle in Butte and Helena, with handwriting and mail-supply details to prove the scheme.
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Poirce Travis
Pat Smith
Helena Dlacksmith
Keefe
Smith
Helena
Stella Brothers
Togeman
Ehief
Gravelle
Northern Pacific Company
Eilar
Real Northern Railway Company
Cascade
Great Northern
Dee
Penitentiary
Great Northern Company
Clayton Ramsdell
Deer Lodge
Butte
Cravelle
University secretary admits defalcation over forty thousand
W A McKewan secretary of the UC board confessed to Wheeler that he is a defaulter likely over 40 000. He said the amount may be higher and blamed lax bookkeeping for the theft of private benefactions rather than general funds. The seven year span and racing debts surfaced after a bad check connected to Mrs Phebe Hearst.
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University of California
Berkeley
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Edgar
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Jim Davis
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Finance Committee
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Wabeeler
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Sneod
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Britton
Foster
N. McLaren
Regents’ Committee
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