Supreme Court Bars Disbarment Accusation Against Weed
Helena Jan 13 The Montana Supreme Court sustained objections to the Mayer disbarment accusation against E D Weed and ordered Mayer to amend within 20 days or the proceeding would be dismissed. The decision holds the chief count lacks substance and details of a crime, noting the conveyance to Luther Smith may have preserved Mayer’s rights and did not prove fraud or valuable consideration.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
E. D. Weed
Theodore Mayer
Brantley
Weed
Mayer
United States
Luther Smith
Wade
Veurto
Wellcome
Smith
Maine
Porto Rico Codes Move Toward Harmony with U S Law
Rowe reports Porto Rico legislature opened Jan 1 1902 debating codes aimed at aligning local law with U S principles. The Foraker act remains in force until amended. Buoyancy rises as municipalities improve credit funding drainage water supply and sanitation. Both political parties support the administration in advancing island interests.
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New York
Rowe
Porto Rico
San Juan
Ponce
Legislative Assembly of
Legislative Assembly
Union
Bogus Drafts Flood Western States From Boston
Boston reports a scam college drafts of 2 dollars each drawn on the New Fingland Directory company of Boston. Recipients in Colorado New Mexico Nevada and Wyoming refused these drafts signed by Al Carter R M Moon and C B Fisher. About six drafts arrive weekly in Boston.
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Boston
New Fingland Directory Company
la Junta
Ouray
Montrose
Castle Rock
Buena Vista
Delta
Colorado
Raton
Alamogordo
New Mexico
Eureka
Nev
Rawlins
Wyo
Officers Fail to Appear in Curry Logan Case
Knoxville Tennessee January 12 officers en route from Cheyenne with requisition papers for the Montana desperado Curry did not arrive as expected Sheriff Fox said he believes Wyoming officers will not come for Logan though he may be mistaken. Officers had sufficient time to reach here.
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The
Standard
Knoxville
Tenn
Cheyenne
Curry
Montana
IS ARRESTED FOR MURDER IN ISABELLE CITY
Cheyenne Wyoming January 13 Tom Korn the scout Indian fighter and stock detective was arrested at noon by Sheriff Smalley and Deputy Preator on a murder warrant charging him with killing Willie Nickel 18 son of Ranchman Kelsis Nickel near Iron Mountain last July He is under guard amid fears of a possible escape The case alleges Korn hired to kill Nickel and his son with neighbors suspected as plot instigators and who allegedly tried to murder Nickel weeks after the boy's death
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Tom Korn
Smalley
Willie Nickel
Kelsis Nickel
Iron Mountain
Horn
Nickel
Northwestern Railroads Meet Over Rate Reductions
Representatives from the Great Northern and several northwestern lines including the Soo St Louis North Western Milwaukee Cedar Rapids and Burlington held a day long conference in St Paul at the Great Northern offices. The session explained proposed rate changes and will continue through Wednesday with traffic men declining to comment.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northwestern
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Soo
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Burlington
Senate Debates Commerce Department Bill and Pension Issues
In Washington the Senate debated creating a Department of Commerce with Mr. Nelson supporting it as a boon to trade and labor relations, while others urged more time for consideration and cautioned on transferring the Geological Survey. The session included pension discussions, criticisms of pension fraud, and motions linked to veteran benefits, ending with adjournment after resolutions of respect for Rep. Stokes.
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Washington
Senate
Nelson
Minnesota
Department of Commerce
Teller
Geological Survey
Hale
Mason
Schley Court of Inquiry
Committee On Printing
Department
America
Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Commerce
United States
Interior Department
Bureau
Lodge
Massachusetts
State Department
Pension debate shapes first budget of the year in House
In Washington on January 13 the House discussed the annual pension appropriation bill. Grosvenor of Ohio and Hepburn of Iowa attacked a report criticising members over the veteran preference bill. Rixey of Virginia stirred debate by proposing to open national soldiers homes to ex Confederates with federal aid to Confederate homes. Richardson of Alabama joined in support. The day also marked District of Columbia business as the House shifted focus after journal readings.
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Mr. Barney
Wisconsin
Richardson
Tennessee
Barney
Bell
Colorado
Philippines
Atria
Grosvenor
Talbert
South Carolina
Hepburn
Iowa
Congress
Bramwell
Ohio
House
Rixey
Virginia
South
Alabama
Lamb
Bartlett
Georgia
Gaines
Lever
Representative Stokes
Washington
House of Representatives
Kixey
District of Columbia
Babcock
District of Columbia Committee
Charges Against Metcalfe in Senate Pensions Inquiry
The Senate pensions committee revived a 1900s charge against Col Wilder B Metcalfe for killing an unarmed Filipino prisoner during the Battle of Caloocan in the Philippines. Metcalfe seeks confirmation as pension agent at Topeka, with the accusation tied to opposition to his nomination.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Pensions
Col. Wilder
Metcalfe
Philippines
Confirmation Fight Comment On Pension Agent Nominee
Lawrence Kan January 15 General Wilderner Moetcalff faced questions over charges raised by a female committee aimed at blocking his confirmation as pension agent at Topeka. He dismissed the charges as unfounded while denying any wrongdoing.
Supreme Court Upheld In Three Montana Appeals
The Montana supreme court announced three decisions today from Silver Bow county appeals. It affirmed the lower court in P A Largey vs Lee Mantle regarding 15000 toward 30000 from Britannia mine earnings and upheld the 1000 judgment against the Montana Retail Butchers Protective Association. It also affirmed Brophy & Co. vs Downey noting the district court acted properly in granting a new trial based on evidence about a mortgage securing the note.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
District Court of
Silver Bow County
P. A. Largey
Lee Mantle
Britannia
W. W. Owsley
Milburn
A. Tait
George Haltenhoff
William Hart
Montana Retail Butchers’ Protective Association
Butte Butcheringe Company
Montana Dressed Meat Company
Beaverhead Meat Company
Butchers’ Protective Association
Pigott
Patrick J. Brophy & Co
Patrick
Catherine Downey
J. H. Smith & Co
Brophy
Justice Pigott
Recent Postmaster Nominations Withdrawn and Contested
Washington reports the withdrawal of several postmaster nominations including H. P. Billson at Grand Rapids Edward Price at Grand Junction and Wm. Sargent at South Royalton Vt. Investigations prompted removals with Baldwin in New Orleans reappointed after charges tied to the old Louisiana lottery were dismissed. Spokane Senator Turner backs George W Temple retention and Hartson nomination recalls district representation.
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Washington
Jan
H. P. Bllson
Grand Rapids
Mich
Edward Price
Grand Junction
Colo
Ww. M. Sargent
South Royalton
Postoffice
Jnset
Post Office Department
Price
David G. Baldwin
New Orleans
Baldwin
August V. Buelow
Napoleonville
Thomas R. Morse
New Iberia
L. S. Clark
Wimberley
Clark
Spokane
Wash
Turner
George W. Temple
Hartson
Nebraska battleship to start at Moran yard in two weeks
Naval Constructor Hibbs announced in Seattle that work on the battleship Nebraska will begin within two weeks at Moran Bros Co in Seattle. He cited machinists strike delays but expects the keel rivet to be driven within a fortnight.
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Seattle
Wash
Hibbs
Nebraska
Moran Bros. & Co
Hibbs Talks Repairs for Battleship Oregon in Dry Dock
Hibbs says repairs to the battleship Oregon, now in the Purges Sound seve yard dry dock, will be completed within a month. The statement hints at a timely recommissioning following maintenance work.
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Hibbs
Oregon
Purges Sound Seve Yard
Duke of Manchester Settles With Miss Knight
A breach of promise suit by American actress Miss Portia Knight against the Duke of Manchester was settled out of court. The duke pays Miss Knight 1000 pounds and covers legal costs after an agreement reached Saturday.
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London
Portia Knight
Duke of Manchester
Miss Knight
Final Papers Set For Wednesday Signing
Lawyers in the case say no grave scandal would have emerged if the suit had gone to trial, though unpleasant notoriety would likely have followed.
Lewis and Clarke Fair Incorporators Form Board
The Lewis and Clarke Centennial American Pacific and Oriental Fair corporation was organized in Portland Oregon. Fifteen directors were elected including H W Corbett H W Scott Adolph E Wolfe Paul Wessinger A H Devers Rufus Mallory John F O Shea Leo Fried Charles E Ladd W D Fenton A L Mills G Bates I N Fleischner W D Wheelwright and F Dresser. The board set the first meeting for January 21.
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Portland, Ore
Lewis and Clarke Centennial
American-Pacific and Oriental Fair Corporation
H. W. Corbett
H. W. Scott
Adolph E. Wolfe
Paul Wessinger
A. H. Devers
Rufus Mallory
John F. O'Shea
Leo Fried
Charles E. Ladd
W. D. Fenton
A. L. Mills
G Bates
I. N. Fleischner
Prussian Syndicate Ties New 3 Percent Loans
The Prussian syndicate that arranged the previous government loans has ended the new 3 percent loans totaling 300 million marks. Prussia issues 115 million and the empire 185 million. The syndicate will take the loans at 82.2 and issue them at 89.80.
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Berlin
Prussia
Empire
Payne to Take Oath as Postmaster General
Henry Payne, newly appointed postmaster general, will take the oath of office Wednesday morning and immediately assume charge of the department in Washington.
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Washington
Henry Payne
Earth Tremor Felt in Saratoga at 9 PM
A slight earthquake was reported in Saratoga New York at about 9 o clock last night with the tremor felt across the area by residents and observers.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Senate honors Admiral Schley with address invitation
Frankfort Kentucky January 13. The senate unanimously adopted Senator Burton's resolution commending Admiral Schley and inviting him to address the general assembly.
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Frankfort
Senate
Burton
Schley
General Assembly
Protocol Extends Inheritance Treaty Adherence
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote signed a protocol extending by one year the period for British colonies to adhere to the US Britain inheritance rights treaty. The move clarifies rights of subjects under the imperial pact.
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Washington
Hay
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Great Britain
Tin workers locked out in St. Joseph strike
All tin workers in St. Joseph members of Sheet Metal Workers' union No. 45 were locked out today over a wage schedule dispute.
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St. Joseph
Sheet Metal Workers’ Union
Will of Senator Sewell Admitted to Probate
Camden New Jersey January 13 The will of the late Senator Sewell was admitted to probate. The estate valued at five hundred thousand dollars is divided equally among General Sewells widow and five children.
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Camden
N. J
Senator Sewell
Board of Trade urges Congress to reopen Schley case
Chicago January 13 board of trade adopts resolutions urging Congress to reopen the Schley court of inquiry and decide who commanded at the battle of Santiago vows to inform Admiral Schley and send copies to senators and representatives.
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Chicago
Congress
Schley
Santiago
Board of Trade
George Dewey
Cheers for the Admiral in Savannah Cotton Exchange
Rear Admiral Schley entertained for over an hour in Savannah at the cotton exchange. General Gordon accompanied him and introduced him to members. He appeared in excellent health and spirits, joining in the informal chat as business paused until his departure amid applause.
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Savannah
Schley
Cotton Exchange
General Gordon
Exchange
Memorial to Congress on Schley inquiry in Maryland
In Annapolis House of Delegates Delegate ePullrtan presented a memorial urging Congress to adopt Dewey’s court of inquiry verdict. Delegate Griffith offered a joint resolution authorizing a Maryland artist to sculpt a bronze bust of Rear Admiral Schley for the state house.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
ePullrtan
Congress
Dewey
Schley
Griffith
Maryland
Maryland Delegation Delays Schley Action in Roosevelt Appeal
The Maryland delegation in Congress met to decide how to proceed in the Schley case. They concluded it would be inadvisable to urge Congress with resolutions or bills until President Roosevelt rules on Admiral Schley’s appeal.
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Washington
Maryland
Congress
Schley
Roosevelt
Admiral Schley
Iowa 20th General Assembly Organizes for First Session
In Des Moines on January 13 the 20th General Assembly completed its organization in both houses. W L Baton of Osage was chosen speaker of the house without opposition after a Democratic candidate was nominated. Party slates for the house and senate were approved. Governor Cummins’ inauguration is set for Thursday.
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Des Moines
Iowa
20Th
General Assembly
W. L. Baton
Osage
House
Senate
Republicas
Naugin
Cummins
Hohengollern to Sail for New York with Naval Band
The imperial yacht Hohengollern will sail for New York on January 18. The band of the second naval division will accompany the voyage aboard the emperor's yacht.
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Wilhelmshaven
Germany
New York
Second Naval Division
United States
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Boston Bank
Mountains
Wyoming
Metcalf
Silver Bow Court
Vowneys
Miss Portia Knight
the Duke OF Manchester
Lewis and Clarke Fair
Will
Chicago Board OF Trade
Tigate Schley
Hero
Santiago of Credit
Secley
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