Montana Legislature Advances Rail Commission and Court Expansion
In Helena on February 23 the Montana house and senate advanced the railroad commission bill naming C. J. McNamara and others, set salaries at 3000 for commissioners and 2000 for the secretary, and proposed a $40,000 appropriation. They also moved toward adding two supreme court justices, and debated initiative and referendum measures, with bills 268 and 7 progressing and 28 Brennen’s ballot reform passing.
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House
Railroad Commission
Thirteenth Judicial District
Supreme Court
Judiciary Committee
Cornelius J. McNamara
Nathan Godfrey
Milton L. Davidson
Whipple
Martien
John B. Clayberg
William H. Poorman
Brennen
Walker
Lewis and Clark County
Lewis and Clark
Maddox
Lanstrum
Railway Commission
First Judicial
Helena
Johnston
Wisconsin Kid attempts suicide with laudanum in Red Lodge
August Malchow known as The Wisconsin Kid drank half an ounce of laudanum in front of his wife and attempted death by his own action. He collapsed but medical aid revived him and he is very ill tonight. Witnesses and authorities intervened as the couple’s volatile confrontation escalated.
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The
Standard
Red Lodge
Malchow
Lewistown
Mr. McKelvey
Carlton
St. Paul
Mr. Clinton
E. T. Lutz
Martin
Committee Favours Governor Adams In Colorado Contested Race
In Denver the gubernatorial committee adjourned after a brief session and will reconvene to review attorney briefs from both sides. The 19 Republican and 8 Democrat panel must file its report by next Wednesday, with unconfirmed chatter claiming a majority will back Gov Alva Adams and permit Peabody to withdraw his petition.
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Denver
Colo
Alva Adams
James H. Peabody
Metal plant belt breaks. supervisor killed in Nevada
Carson City Nevada February 23 By a belt break in the sampling works at Mound House T E Goodrich the superintendent was instantly killed and another man injured Goodrich recently came from Colorado Springs to run the plant operated by the Western Ore Purchasing company
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Carson City
Nev
Mound House
T. E. Goodrich
Goodrich
Colorado Springs
Western Ore Purchasing Company
Recovery of Bodies From Birmingham Mine Disaster
Rescue teams continue in relays as disinfectants are used amid unbearable odors. By Feb 23, 92 bodies recovered with about 25 more believed trapped on higher levels. Fifty five funerals held. three bodies remain in lowest level. Governor orders full investigation and relief fund exceeds 15000 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Virginia
Cunningham
Gray
Testimony in Bribery Matter Ties Ex-Senator Baker to Envelopes
Indianapolis reports James Hamilton a doorkeeper testified that envelopes were handed to a page for distribution and that letters from O A Baker were delivered to house members. The grand jury will review the bribery case at a special session within a week.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Baker
O. A. Baker
James Hamilton
Hamilton
Rancher Kills Rival Then Takes Own Life in Idaho Quarrel
In Grangeville Idaho on February 23 rancher E A White shot and killed fellow rancher Tenny son Wright during a long standing land dispute. White then ended his own life at the scene, authorities said.
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Grangeville
Idaho
Fire Kills Woman and Destroys Homes in New Jersey
In Mt Clair New Jersey a fire killed Hannah Ross an elderly woman and left a missing coachman as five houses burned. Police suspect arson and a murder tied to the will witnessed by the missing servant and the adopted daughter in Baltimore.
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Mt. Clair
N. J
Hannah Ross
Prominent Salt Laker Dies by Suicide in Salt Lake
W. A. Nelden, president of the W. A. Nelden Drug company, shot himself in the garret of his home in Salt Lake on February 23. Ill health and recent financial losses are cited. Nelden led local business and civic groups, formerly presiding over the Commercial club and serving on the city board of education. His widow is active in the National Federation of Women's Clubs.
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Salt Lake
W. A. Nelden
W. A
Narrow escape at Hotel Penn in Reading fire
Eighty guests at the Hotel Penn in Reading faced a narrow escape from death when a fire started in a closet and swept the elevator shaft. Guests fled to the streets in nightwear as flames spread, several were pulled from third story windows unconscious but revived. Loss expected around 50 dollars.
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Reading
Hotel
Penn
Murder Suspected in Craven Death Found in Well
Carson City February 23 After a three day search the body of Frank Craven a longtime resident was found in a well on the town outskirts. Craven habitually carried large sums of money and the small 10 by 20 inch hole suggests possible foul play.
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Carson City
Frank Craven
Craven
Special Senate Session Called for March 4 at Noon
Washington February 23 The president issues a proclamation calling the Senate to convene at 12 o clock noon on March 4 to receive communications from the executive The proclamation names Theodore Roosevelt as president and John Hay as secretary of state and designates the Capitol Washington for the extraordinary session
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Washington
Senate of
United States
Capitol
Theodore Roosevelt
John Hay
Niedringhaus Quietly Weighs Exit From Senate Fight
In Jefferson City a deadlock over Cockrell's successor continues with Niedringhaus signaling openness to release. Republican leaders report he may seek to release his name while pushing talks to unite behind another candidate rather than withdraw officially.
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Jefferson City
Cockrell
Kansas City
The
Star
Niedringhaus
House panel opposes Shoup statue appropriation
Boise Idaho Feb 23 The house committee on appropriations reported adversely on the measure for a $6500 statue of the late Senator Shoup. The panel suggested state finances cannot permit action at this time.
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Boise
Idaho
House Committee On Appropriations
Shoup
President Harper Improves After Operation
Chicago February twenty third bulletin reports President Harper of the University of Chicago improving after a Wednesday operation. Doctors note satisfactory progress toward recovery with nausea gone and solid nourishment taken plus restful sleep.
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Chicago
Harper
University of Chicago
Clar elects 10 continue fight
The article reports CLAR elects 10 continuing fight with utmost energy, highlighting decisive stance and persistent resolve in the ongoing campaign.
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CLAR
Emperor of Russia Holds Firm War Policy
Berlin reports the Russian emperor will continue the war with absolute firmness and the German court has been advised. The war will be pressed with maximum energy as domestic disorder is brought under control by authorities.
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Berlin
Russia
Ace
Cassini Renews Stance That Peace Talks Are Absurd
Count Cassini the Russian ambassador said peace talks are absurd and war will continue until Russia is victorious. He cited orders from St Petersburg to push the spring campaign with Kuropatkin and noted Japan seeks peace only on its terms but is ready for further battles. Chinese minister Cheng also visited but heard nothing of peace.
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Washington
Associated Press
Cassini
St. Petersburg
Kuropatkin
Japan
Far East
Russia
Port Arthur
Chentung Liang Cheng
State Department
Alarm in Batoum and Poti Amid Black Sea Tensions
Reports from Constantinople describe alarming conditions at Batoum and Poti. Accounts claim Russian Black Sea squadron vessels bombarded Poti, while Georgian strikers around Batoum threaten lives and destroy offices. A British merchant reports fleeing Batoum as authorities appear powerless and shipping between Constantinople and Batoum halts.
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Constantinople
Batoum
Poti
Black Sea Squadron
Murders Mount In Baku Amid Strikes and Fire
February 23 report from Baku notes calm after Armenian shops closed and banks protected by troops. Balakhany normal, Romany attacked two factories leaving 30 dead or wounded. Notable killings include manager Adamoff and his family burned, a legal official and a basaar owner with kin murdered.
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Baku
Balakhany
Romany
Adamoff
Naphtha
Basaar
Conditions at Warsaw Stir Anxiety Across Circles
Warsaw February 23 The situation here causes the greatest anxiety in all circles. The governor general's assistant, interviewed today, admitted officials are at a loss to know what to do as agitation and strike threats spread. Even with this, the city remains quiet as rail and bank issues perplex authorities.
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Warsaw
Inna
Vienna
Ot Seaire
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