Protest Rejected Son to Reopen Case
Judge Advocate Lemly and Solicitor Hanna submitted to Secretary Long their report opposing a reopening of the Schley court of inquiry. They argue the findings were unanimous and supported by testimony, official telegraphs, letters, and logs, and urge there is no basis to remand the case. Secretary Long's decision is awaited. report notes the objection paper misstates facts and repeats dissatisfaction with the original ruling.
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Hanna
Bong
Admiral Schley
Schley Court of Inquiry
Court of Inquiry
Admiral Schl
Schley
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Lim
Santiago
Brown and the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Groundbreaking
Historical notes recount Brown's violent clashes with Judge McConnell in 1888 and his later confinement for insanity, followed by coverage of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition groundbreaking in St. Louis. Gov. Davis of Arkansas and Gen. Bates attended, with officials, speeches, and a 60-gun salute marking Forest Park site preparations.
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St. Louis
Minnesota
Nebraska
Arkansas
Missouri
Congress
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Department of the Missouri
Forest Park
Exposition Company
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Congr
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Jefferson Davis
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John C. Bates
Department of the Misaouri
Henry E. Hunter
United States Cavalry
St. Louis Club
David , R. Francis
W. H. Thompson
Walter B. Stevens
Blair
Skiff
Taylor
Department of Education
Rogers
World’s Fair National Commission
Mady
Battery A
Missouri National Cvert
Florida
Texas
Mexico
Insular
Alaska
District of Columbia
Judge Amidon Frees Man Over Confederate Bill Charge
Special dispatch from Helena reports Judge Amidon of the United States court freed Barrett, arrested in Dawson county months ago on a warrant for passing a confederate bill. The judge ruled mere likeness to regular currency is not enough to convict unless the bill is an attempted imitation or forgery. The offense is treated as a cheat, not a U.S. crime, leaving recourse to state courts.
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Standard
Helena
United States
Threats Trigger Apprehension in Helena Visit
Helena December report says Thomas Brown recently released after a three year term for grand larceny went to the state board of prison commissioners with threats against ex Judge M McConnell. He sought rail transport to Fergus county and claimed items left at the penitentiary. The penitentiary replied he had nothing there.
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Meagher County
McConnell
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State Board of Prison Commissioners
M. McConnell
Fergus County
Commutation Keeps Milton Howell Alive in Fergus County
Helena dispatch reports two state pardons board members voted to uphold Governor Toole's decision to commute Milton Howell's death sentence to life imprisonment for the Fergus County murder of Thomas Rowling. Secretary Hays abstained, citing insufficient review time. Howell to be sent to the penitentiary after Sherif Shaw transports him. a respite lasts until September 27, with Attorney Cort planning to seek a new trial or lesser conviction.
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State Board of Pardons
Toole
Milton Howell
Thomas Rowling
Fergus County
Hays
State Board
Lewistown
Sherif Shaw
Howell
Cort
Doctor Saves His Life in Poison Attempt
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Thomas Carter, in Granite, ingested poisonous powder at Sadie Davis's home after a liquor-fueled attempt to take his life. Superintendent of the storeroom, Carter was saved by Dr Power who treated him for an extended period.
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Granite
Thomas Carter
Philipsburg
Ife
Sadie Davis
Supe
Supp
Dr. Power
Not Worrying the Oil People
London December 2. The Cairo dispatch about finding petroleum in Egypt is not treated seriously here. A Standard Oil representative says oil in Egypt has been known long, but investigations show no prospect of paying quantities. No new steps will be taken.
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Egypt
Daily Telegraph
Cairo
Standard Oil Company
Associated Press
Gage to relinquish treasury post once successor found
Washington December reports Secretary Gage intends to retire from the treasury as soon as President Roosevelt can appoint a successor. He desires relief before spring and says relations with the president are cordial. George W. Whitehead will succeed Wakeman as Porto Rico customs appraiser and Mr Wakeman will vacate tomorrow. Alfred W. Brown to New York to oversee the appraiser’s office pending nomination.
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George W. Whitehead
Porto Rico
Alfred W. Brown
Boston
Wakeman
Senate
Horner seeks damages after jump from moving train
John S. Horner files federal suit against Northern Pacific Railway seeking 25,500 for injuries from a Nov 13 Logan incident. He alleges a brakeman told him the train would not stop and urged him to jump as it pulled into Logan, resulting in the amputation of his left foot and about 500 in medical expenses plus 20,000 in damages.
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Northern Pacific
Hrakeman
Standard
Helena
John S. Horner
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Logan
Horner
Lombard
Catholic fair nets $5600 for St John's hospital
Helena December 2 reports say the committees in charge of the Catholic fair for St John's hospital netted $5600 with $1000 realized the last night.
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Standard
Helena
St John's Hospital
To-Morrow The Sunday Standard promises 44 page edition
The Sunday Standard announces a forthcoming 44 page edition in four sections. It highlights winter and holiday scenes from daily life in Butte with a color section and illustrated pages in a novel style, promising an attractive format for readers.
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