Washington Legislature Opens Amid Political Turf Battles
Olympia Jan 12 The Washington legislature convened at noon with W H Hare elected speaker and J J Smith chosen president of the Senate amid caucus maneuvering. The day saw party alignments move against Gov McBrides railroad commission bill as factions clash over patronage and a conservative approach to the senatorial race. Both houses excluded female employees.
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House
Senate
McBride
Texas
Borah Urges Voters to Back Judge Heyburn
Boise Idaho Jan 12 A Borah caucus with 20 of 22 members backed his call to support Judge Heyburn. Borah argued party honor and good faith require acceptance of the caucus result and urged votes for Heyburn the next day.
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Boise
Idaho
W. E. Borah
Borah
Mefi
Heyburn
Heyturn
Utah Legislature Elects Officers and Organizes
Salt Lake January 12 the fifth biennial Utah legislature opened at noon. The two houses elected leaders with Sen E M Allison named president pro tem and Thomas Hult of Salt Lake chosen speaker. Gov Wells message due tomorrow. no major business planned beyond selecting a U S senator to replace Senator Rawlins.
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Salt Lake
Utah
House
Wells
Senate
E. M. Allison
Thomas Hu
United States
Rawlins
Oregon Legislature Meets and Organizes
Salem Ore Jan 12 After a protracted republican caucus both houses of the 22d biennial session were organized George Brownell was chosen president of the senate and L T Harris speaker of the house Minor officers were elected and both houses adjourned to honor the memory of the late Congressman Thomas H Tongue The election of Brownell and Harris is seen as a victory for C W Fulton no caucus for the senate seat is planned yet with balloting to begin a week hence
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Ankeny
Hate
Wileon
Preston
W. A. Carl
W. H. Clark
King County
R. B. Wilson
Salem
Ore
George ©. Brownell
Senate
L. T. Harris
House
Thomas H. Tongue
Brownell
Harris
C. W. Fualton
United States
Bel Fating
Gov McMiflin Retires After Four-Year In Office
Nashville Tenn January 12 Gov McMiflin retires after a four year incumbency and presents his last message to the General Assembly. He defends industrial development while condemning trusts for crushing competition and raising prices, urging wise laws.
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Nashville
Tenn
McMiflin
General Assembly
Inauguration of Gov W J Bailey and New State Officers
Gov Bailey and other state officers were sworn in at the Auditorium at noon. Gov Stanley gave a brief farewell, then Gov W A Johnston delivered the inaugural address and took the oath as chief justice by seniority. A large crowd witnessed the ceremony with a reception planned at the state house. The legislature convenes tomorrow to read the Bailey message and address the state printer dispute and U S Senate race between Stanley, Long, and Curtis.
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W. J. Bailey
Bailey
United States
Gov. Stanley
Chester I. Long
Charles Curtis
Colorado Senate Adopts Its Rules
Denver reports the Colorado legislature canvassed state officer votes. Governor results show Peabody leading Stimson, with Owers and scattered votes. Mrs. Helen M. Greenfell narrowly defeats Mrs. A. B. Brandt for superintendent, Greenfell backed by the populists. The senate then adopted rules, including a no-debate on election reports and a procedure to override the president on voting questions. The chamber remains strongly democratic with a republican lieutenant governor.
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Denver
James H. Peabody
B. C. Stimson
Frank Owers
Scattering
Helen M. Greenfell
A. B. Brandt
Greenfell
Senate
Committee On
Arkansas Legislature Opens Amid Senatorial Uncertainty
Little Rock Ark Jan 12 The Arkansas legislature convened but the United States senator election will be delayed for several days Ex Gov James B Clarke is the Democratic nominee and is not in doubt to succeed Senator James K Jones.
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Little Rock
Ark
United States
James B. Clarke
James K. Jones
Insurance Adjuster Settles Denver Builder Fire Loss
H Brownson Smith an insurance adjuster today settled the fire loss on the building owned by H H Munda of Denver after a $860 agreement with attorney O F Goddard for Munda based on E H Gagnons contractor statement. Repair work began as lost. restaurant manager Joseph Parque expects to resume in 10 days. North British Mercantile insured the building.
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Standard
Billings
H. Brownson Smith
H. H. Munda
Denver
Smith
O. F. Goddard
Joseph Parque
North British &Mercantile Company
New Teacher Engaged for Huntley School
Miss Mabel Gordon was employed by the school board to teach the unexpired term at Huntley after the former teacher resigned a week ago.
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Standard
Billings
Mabel Gordon
Huntley
Death of Maj. Gen. von Vegesack at 82 in Sweden
Stockholm reports Maj. Gen. von Vegesack is dead at age 82. He served in the northern army during the United States civil war.
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Stockholm
Sweden
von Vegesack
United States
Deal Falls Through in Boston Led Electric Company Sale
W D Dickinson will resign as manager of the Boston and Great Falls Land and Electric Light and Street Railway Co. with L S Boggs to replace him. The deal with W G Conrad as principal buyer was declared off in Boston, leaving Dickinson to pursue new plans.
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Standard
Great Falls
W. D. Dickinson
Boston and Great Falls
J. S. Boggs
Dickinson
United States
F. Sargent
Chicago
W. G. Conrad
Conrad
Boston
Bigelow
Mr. Dickinson
Mr. Conrad
Stockmen Gather as National Livestock Meet Opens
A large Oregon contingent arrives as the National Livestock association convenes in Kansas City with President John W. Springer presiding. Delegates discuss the Grosvenor anti shoddy bill census classification measures and shipping law amendments while prospects of re election for Springer and Secretary Martin loom.
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Kansas City
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Douglas Betts
Oregon Woolgrowers’ Association
Portland
Betts
Oregon
H. A. Justin
California
W. C. Barnes
Dorsey, N. M
Sanitary Board
Grosvenor
Commission
Springer
Martin
PAZO OINTMENT Promises Cure Claim for Ringworm
The advertisement asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures ringworm tetter old ulcers and skin sores with a money back guarantee if it fails. Priced at 50 cents.
William Gray Exonerated in Sheep Herder Robbery Case
In Billings on January 12 the preliminary examination of William Gray for robbing sheep herder Robert Johns of 22.50 was held before Justice Mann. Johns testified Gray held him against a wall and took the money from his watch pocket. Defense witnesses said Johns invited the search and volunteered to pay what Gray found. Gray found only 2 dollars, less than the claimed amount, and was discharged.
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The
Standard
Billings
William Gray
Robert Johns
Justice Mann
Johns
Gray
Castro agrees to arbitration condition tied to blockade
Washington reports that Venezuela seeks to lift the blockade before Bowen drafts the protocol for settlement of allied claims. Russell notes Bowen’s departure and the likely halt in formal exchanges, with Italy possibly backing Venezuela. The United States will support a settlement and avoid pressuring Caracas.
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Washington
W. W. Russell
United States
Caracas
State Department
Bowen
Navy Department
Kingston
Castro
Venezuela
Legation
Hague Tribunal
Copenhagen’s New City Hall Opens Amid Crowds
Copenhagen crowds witness the new city hall opening after a decade of construction. The structure is hailed as northern Europe’s greatest architectural achievement of the century.
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Copenhagen
Europe
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