Helena Legislature Sees First Day of Brief Sessions
In Helena Montana the legislative opening saw both houses brief with no bills moved. Lobbying surged especially for clerk positions as women dominated the halls though only two advocate suffrage. Debates touched on governor message printing with arguments over pamphlet versus newspaper distribution and calls for 2000 copies.
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Helena
Jan
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Senate
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Montana
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Deer Lodge
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Fort Renton
Heyburn Tops Borah in Idaho Republican Caucus
Northern Pacific interests and Coeur d Alene mine owners back W B Heyburn while Standrod Moss and Gooding align behind the future senator. Borah loses as Shoup Standrod exits and Heyburn leads 28 to 22 with Morrison the alternative. Heyburn born May 23 1832 in Delaware County Pennsylvania.
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Wallace Judge Heyburn A Republican Leader In Idaho
Judge Heyburn active Republican figure in Shoshone County Idaho. He served as Republican candidate for Congress in 1898 and has been a delegate to Republican national conventions since becoming an Idaho citizen, except for 1896, and has appeared on the Presidential electoral ticket three times.
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Hypnotic Interlude Before Dayton Wedding Ends In Marriage
Reverda Cross of Dayton slept nearly two days in a trance before marrying Stella Harless after hypnotist Alex Garner from Pomeroy aroused him. Party blamed jealousy by Miss Lou Garner, but Cross and bride forgave the rift as the wedding proceeded Sunday night.
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Desertion arrest of pressman in Havre
Havre editor reports pressman "Shorty" Parker arrested for desertion from the 7th United States battery at Fort Mason California. Marshal White took him to Fort Assinniboine after a companion betrayed him.
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Trains Collide in Ada Snowstorm Killing Three
A Feb. 8 Ada collision between Pennsylvania trains No 19 and No 35 in a heavy snowstorm on Main Street left three dead Joseph Stein and M Pool both from Fort Wayne Indiana Alonzo Harley of Van Wert Ohio and more than a dozen injured including W A Freeze J J Casey Peter Tracy Curtis McElroy and Andrew Brunner. The No 19 engine and air brake failed to stop at the crossing after a late signal.
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Venezuela Accepts Terms in Arbitration Settlement
Caracas reports say after two cabinet sessions Venezuela accepts powers terms on cash payments to allies and guarantees for balance of claims. Compromise on arbitration reached. blockade raise not to be considered.
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Billings Mayor Heads to Helena for Catholic School Talks
Mayor George travels to Helena to meet with the Rev. Father Van Clarenbeck and Mother Amadeus about locating a first class Catholic school in Billings.
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Keystone tragedy triggers self defense claim and mine strike
A miners' committee accuses Traylor of wrongdoing and demands his removal and a new scale. When Traylor resists the protest, he draws a gun and opens fire, resulting in fatalities. Police investigations proceed as authorities weigh self defense against murder claims.
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Miners Force Superintendent Traylor Out of Keystone Camp
Reports from Weils Nevada recount the Keystone mine incident where 12 union miners attacked Superintendent John A. Traylor over wage disputes. Traylor fled toward Ely guarded by armed citizens and sheriff, escaping possibly fatal harm as tensions rise between miners and management.
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Supreme Court Refuses Writ in Shores Disbarment Case
Helena Jan 8 The supreme court refused a supervisory writ to halt A J Shores disbarment proceedings in Silver Bow county The action would imply the court expects disbarment The decision keeps the case on track for trial and preserves the right of appeal The court notes the district court will do its duty and cannot anticipate disbarment actions
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