Two Street Car Crashes Spare Great Falls Shift
Two street car wrecks at Royal Mills crossing and Back Eagle bridge area injure no train crew. Street car No 21 destroyed. car No 19 crushed after long warning signals were ignored by street car operator C H Tate. Passenger A H Davis injured slightly. Tate shaken but unhurt. Other notes report Burns birthday ball, Cascade county courthouse work, jury selection, State Bar meeting, and Maggie Lindsay facing incorrigibility charges.
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Standard
Great Falls
Great Falls Street Railway Company
Montana Central
Royal Mil
George Ulery
C. H. Tate
Tate
A. H. Davis
Fagle Bridge
Davis
Dav
Scottish Order of Thistles
Burns
Cascade County
Cooper
Board of County Commissioners
Wadsworth
McGriffin
Maggie Lindsay
James Lon‘siy
Sixth Avenue South
Ringwald
Justice Pace
Walla Walla Collision Witnesses Testify In Inquiry
San Francisco January 13 Charles Larsen a Walla Walla passenger testified he saw the Max lights at about 4 15 am as he finished smoking and the collision occurred soon after. Peter Schofield a coal passer escaped in a boat with five oars and a faulty compass. Charles Chevale second mate of the Max testified he saw Walla Walla lights and denied reports of women and children in the water.
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San Francisco
Walla Walla
Peter Schofield
Protest Against the Sale of Danish West Indies
A deputation representing 4 040 signatures protested the sale of the Danish West Indies without a plebiscite. King Christian replied that he cannot express views while diplomatic negotiations are pending, but trust in Denmark to safeguard island welfare and its people.
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Copenhagen
S.gnera
Danish West Indies
Christian
CityCannot Prosecute for Ordinance Violation in Provoked Case
Denver court of appeals rules a city cannot prosecute a person for violating a local ordinance if the city obtained the evidence through its prosecuting witnesses for the purpose of securing a complaint. Orrin W. Wilcox faced liquor selling charges in Herkey. defense showed the witness was a spotter who bought liquor to trigger a complaint. The lower court had convicted Wilcox, but the appellate court said the city bears responsibility for the ordinance violation and cannot complain of its breach.
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Denver
Court of Appeals
Orrin W. Wilcox
Herkey
Wilson
Wilson, But the Appelate
Indicted Denver gambling ring pleads abatement in court
Twenty eight persons named in the late special grand jury indictments on charges including gambling houses and immoral purposes filed pleas of abatement in district court. The defense contends the grand jury was improperly constituted and accuses Judge Johnson of improper conduct to influence jurors. Judge Booth Malone will hear the pleas as the court opens tomorrow.
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Denver
District Court
Johnson
Booth Malone
Tim
Western Canadian Press Association Members Visit Santa Ana
The 74 member delegation arrived at 5 pm and was greeted by the chamber of commerce. They dined at the hotel and inspected the new courthouse, then attended a public reception at F purgeon's hall. They remain in town overnight and depart for Los Angeles at 11:28 via the Santa Fe line.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Chamber of Commerce
Fppurgeon
Tey
Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Washington Eyes Plans for Prince Henry Reception
Washington reports debate over Prince Henry’s reception with a joint commission from the state department and military officers to arrange. No plan to move the North Atlantic squadron from the Caribbean. navy has several ships at northern yards that could serve in the advance line.
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Washington
Prince Henry
State Department
Army
Navy
Senate confirms 8 G Sharp as marshal despite armed mob claim
Kentucky senators Deboe and Blackburn clashed in executive session over 8 G Sharp's nomination as marshal for the eastern district. Blackburn labeled Sharp's 1899 Frankfort mass meeting an armed mob of about 1400 men, while Deboe argued only a small armed fraction attended. The judiciary committee found no disqualifying evidence and the nomination passed 33 to 18.
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Washington
Senate
G. Sharp
Mashal
Ketucky
Deboe
Blackburn
Sharp
Frankfort
Goebel- Taylor
Goebel
Committee On Judiciary
Statement on Defense of War Department Inquiry
A military figure defends actions during an investigation by the War Department, claiming exoneration and alleging that old charges from enemies in the 20th Kansas regiment were pursued for personal reasons. The narrative emphasizes defense against defamation and asserts confidence in the forthcoming outcome.
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20Th Kansas
Hearing on anti oleomargarine bills in Congress
Washington hearing opened on bills taxing oleomargarine and similar substitutes at one cent per pound. Ex Governor W D Heard of Wisconsin, president of the National Dairy Union, said dairy interests oppose imitation butter only as counterfeiting deception, arguing color acts as a trademark of genuineness and citing alleged wholesome concerns with oils and deleterious ingredients.
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Washington
House Committee On Agriculture
W. DD. Heard
Wisconsin
National Dairy Union
Resolution on reciprocity and Cuba in Senate proposal
Washington January 18 Mr Mason introduced a senate resolution defending reciprocity under the McKinley bill and Dingley act and urging immediate consideration of treaties. It also calls for broad commercial reciprocity with Cuba to aid U S commerce and fulfill duties to the Cuban people.
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Washington
Jan
Mason
Senate
United States
Congress
Cuba
Senate committee debates tariff cuts on Philippine goods
Republican senators met to discuss the house tariff bill and a proposed 25 percent reduction for Philippine imports. No agreement was reached as opinions diverged, with a plan to limit reductions to the port tax in the United States and ongoing agitation over further cuts.
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Washington
Senate Committee On the Philippines
Philippines
United States
Washington seeks funding for Union Wash. Canal and Puget Sound link
The Washington delegation told the rivers and harbors committee today that joining Lakes Union and Washington near Seattle with Puget Sound could cost 2 million now but may rise to about 6.5 million to meet future navigation needs. They also urged upgrading the upper Columbia to clear obstructions at The Dalles and Celilo Falls.
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Washington
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Lakes Union
Seattle
Puget Sound
Upper
Columbia
Dalles
Celilo Falls
National plan for Chicago drainage canal debated in House rivers panel
Washington January 13 The house committee on rivers and harbors discussed giving a national role to the Chicago drainage canal as a link between the Great Lakes and the Gulf. Two Chicago delegations attended one led by sanitary district officers and another by former Representative Adams O Chicago who supported enhanced navigation.
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Washington
Chicago Drainage Canal
Great Lakes
Gulf
House Committee On
Hoar Introduces Senate Resolution Today
Washington January 13 Mr Hoar in the senate today introduced a resolution proposing action on a critical public issue. The move signals possible legislative steps and sets the stage for debate and vote in the chamber.
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Washington
Hoar
Senate
Senate panel named to probe war department in Philippines
A seven member Senate committee is appointed to examine the conduct of the war department in the Philippines and the administration of the government there. The panel may call for papers and witnesses and will sit during Senate sessions.
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War Department
Philippines
Senate
Republicans Consider War Tax Cut Caucus
A caucus of Republican House members is being circulated to discuss reducing war revenue taxes. The group is believed to include Cannon Hill Shattue Boutell and other members and would meet on Wednesday night if enough signatures are gathered.
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Washington
House
Cannon
Hill
Shattue
Boutell
President Nominates Postmasters in Western States
Washington January 13 President sends to the senate nominations for postmasters in Oregon and Wyoming with named towns including Baker City Spokane Ellensburg Kemmerer and others. The nominations list David L Moomaw Millard T Hartson Oliver Hinman Horace E Christmas among appointees.
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Washington
Senate
Oregon
David L. Moomaw
Baker City
Millard T. Hartson
Spokane
Oliver Hinman
Ellensburg
Wyoming
Horace E. Christmas
Kemmerer
Senate committee reviews Panama Canal official
The senate committee on inter-oceanic canals held a session in Washington today with M. Lampre of the Panama Canal company testifying. No new important facts were revealed and the panel will reconvene tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals
M. Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Canal Bill Referred to Senate Committee
The Hepburn Nicaraguan canal bill was received by the senate from the house and referred to the committee on inter oceanic canals.
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Washington
Senate
House
Committee On
Arkansas Senator Berry Returns to Floor After Illness
Senator Berry of Arkansas appeared on the senate floor marking his first public return since a severe attack during a holiday home visit. He resumes duties amid careful recovery.
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Washington
Jan
Senator Berry
Arkansas
Senate
Railroad Men in Session in San Francisco Convention
The United Brotherhood of Railway Employes opened its biannual convention in San Francisco with committee appointments and a light roll call. Officials announced include First Vice President H. C. Smith of Portland and Second Vice President J. E. Murray of San Francisco. many delegates were en route and no major business was conducted. The session adjourned until tomorrow as delegates toured Chinatown.
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San Francisco
United Brotherhood of Railway
Estes
H. C. Smith
Portland
J. E. Murray
W. H. French
Marshal
Sentinel
Chinatown
Schooner Minnie I. Paint Lost off Vancouver Island Coast
Victoria reports the schooner Minnie I. Paint has turned turtle off Vancouver Island between Carmanah Point and Port Renfrew. Hull seen days ago by Indians, wreckage washed ashore bearing Minnie L. Paint name. Crew feared dead. Queen City arrival may confirm fate.
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Victoria
B. C
Queen City
Lghthouse
Carmanah Point
Minnie L. Paint
Annie EB. Paint
Annie KE
Oldest Engineer James Burke Dead in Mandan
James E. B. Burke, the oldest passenger engineer on the Northern Pacific west of the Missouri River and its service, has died in Mandan North Dakota. He served the railroad 25 years and ran the first passenger train across the Missouri on the ice and the first to Glen Dive from Mandan.
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Mandan
N. D
James EB. Burke
Pace
Missouri River & Ee
Missouri
Glendive
Hobson Still Navy Officer on Year’s Leave
A Greensboro Alabama dispatch reports Captain Richmond P Hobson has not resigned from the navy. He has asked for a year's leave of absence to lecture, citing numerous offers to enter the speaking circuit.
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Birmingham
Ala
Greensboro
Richmond P. Hobson
Navy
Carnegie Institute Endowment Securities Questioned
A Carnegie Institute trustee says no congressional action is needed for the education scheme and the Institute, like a private corporation, may hold securities for its endowment. The statement suggests Mr Carnegie intends to place the bequest in United States Steel securities.
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Washington
Jan
United States Steel Securities
Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Seriously Ill in Ireland
The Marquis of Dufferin and Ava former governor general of Canada is gravely ill at Clandeboye his residence in County Down Ireland according to dispatches from London dated January 13.
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London
White Star Celtic to Sail from Liverpool with Grey Couple
The White Star steamer Celtic bound for Liverpool on January 15 will carry as passengers the Earl and Countess Grey. The article notes their presence among the voyage party.
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London
Celtic
Liverpool
Warl
Countess Grey
Germans to Protect Polish Children from German Language Only Education
Chancellor von Buelow told the Prussian diet that Polish children need not study German exclusively and vows to desist from corporal punishment in religious instruction. He framed the Polish question as national, not religious, and urged Germanization through education and continued Catholic restraint.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
Diet
Prussia
Wreschen
von Buelow
Germany
Grman
Legita Ion
Agita Ion
Sue
Eastern
Presia
Bismarck
Posen
Vatican
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Declares Remedy
An old advertisement touts Laxative Brome Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for a cold. The copy claims a money refund if the remedy fails and bears a Grove signature on each box.
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Visita
W. FE. Grove
Settlement Possible in Rice Will Contests
An order by Surrogate Fitzgerald allows Mina Belle Rice to withdraw opposition to the 1896 Baker will probate upon receiving 75 dollars. The move follows belief that the Patrick will, which named the alleged murderer residuary legatee, may fail and the 1896 Rice institute will stand.
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New York
Fitzgerald
William Marsh Rice
Texas
Albert T. Patrick
Mina Belle Rice
Rice
Patrick
Rice Institute
London Journals Denounce Berlin Car Toons
London newspapers attack Berlin cartoon displays as offensive propaganda. Editors call for restraint and urge authorities to examine public sentiment. Officials in Britain warn against inflaming tensions amid cross channel exchanges.
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London
Berlin
Times Critics German Anglophobia Cartoons Print War Echoes
London reform discussion notes Times article titled Literature of German Anglophobia detailing anti British cartoons in German papers. It condemns filth and obscenity while citing examples such as British leaders depicted with violence and a Princess of Wales awarding a Victoria Cross to a young soldier amid Boer War imagery.
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London
Times
Star
Pottsdam
Germany
Mr. Chamberlain
King Edward
Cronje
Princess of Wales
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Builders' Trades Council In Worcester Opens Annual Convention
Delegations from organizations nationwide gather in Worcester Massachusetts for the Builders' Trades council annual convention. EF L Smith of St Louis presides as meeting opens.
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Worcester
Mass
United States
Builders’ Trades Council
EF. L. Smith
St. Louise
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