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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
1
Fusionists gathered for a late night caucus with thirty seven members reported as the total. The meeting featured calls for unity and plans advancing a shared platform amid intra group debates and regional attendance.
Thirty-seven of the legislature backed Clark for senator in a Saturday caucus with 18 antagonists. Clark lies ill at the Helena hotel but supporters expect him to win the long term seat as Heinze faction seeks peace talks and a split on short term prospects.
United States Supreme Court upholds Neeley extradition from New York, ruling Cuba remains foreign territory under U S control after the Spanish war. Justice Harlan details the war acts, Paris treaty, and military occupation that left Cuba under U S supervision but not part of the United States, with Neeley charged with public funds embezzlement in Cuba.
Hon. A M Dockery sworn in as Missouri governor in Jefferson City with both legislative chambers present. He pledges to govern for all the people, condemns class prejudice, and cites World’s Fair plans for St Louis 1993 commemorating the Louisiana Purchase.
In Harrisburg on January 14 illness among senators and members clouds the U S senate contest. Neither side can predict how many supporters will be absent when the senate and house vote separately tomorrow. John K Thompson of Center county missed a session due to illness.
Boise Idaho January 14 second week of session opens with committee announcements and many bills introduced. Tomorrow the houses will ballot separately for United States senator with Fred T Dubois widely expected to be elected despite fusionist opposition.
The senate and house will meet jointly on Wednesday to canvass the vote and declare an election. The session aims to certify results and announce victors. Members prepare for the formal process and public notification of outcomes.
The fusion legislature caucus in Denver backed Thomas M. Patterson for United States senator, with 74 votes on the first ballot out of 87 present. Ex Governor Charles S. Thomas, Patterson’s former rival, withdrew and did not appear on the ballot. Also noted are details on Patterson’s birth and early life and the state electors’ votes for Bryan and Stevenson.
Richard Yates was inaugurated governor of Illinois at a joint session of the senate and house in Springfield. The city welcomed visitors from across the state as the ceremony proceeded shortly after noon.
William T. Durbin was inaugurated governor of Indiana at noon in Indianapolis. The oath was administered by Judge Cowles of the state supreme court. The ceremony featured a parade with a band and military display.
Presidential electors in Topeka cast Kansas ten electoral votes for William McKinley. W A Smith of McPherson was chosen to carry the vote to Washington.
In Paterson New Jersey on January 14 the trial of four men for the murder of Jennie Bosschester began with Walter McAlister Andrew Campbell and William Death facing Judge Dixon. Prosecution seeks first degree murder with the accomplice Schulthorpe giving detailed testimony about the alleged crime and the midnight ride.
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