Gorman Wins U S Senate Seat in Maryland 1903
Arthur Pue Gorman elected United States senator to succeed George L. Wellington. Vote totals show Gorman receiving a majority in both houses, with Jackson the Republican challenger. A joint session will announce results and Gorman will assume office in March 1903. Vandiver re elected state treasurer with bipartisan support.
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Annapolis
Mds
Arthur Pue Gorman
United States
George L. Wellington
W. H. Jackson
Gorman
Jackson
Senate
House
Wellington
Murray Vandiver
Vandiver
Thomas J. Shryock
D. H. Thomas
Evidence heats in Freebury vs Northern Pacific case
In Helena on January 14 the federal court heard more defense testimony in Mary Freebury's damage suit against the Northern Pacific. Doctors for the defense argued injury did not stem from the alleged accident while plaintiffs argued Dr. L E Safley and Dr. Chambers altered a Bozeman affidavit to secure a 3200 annual sick-benefit, with further witness rebuttal and closing arguments.
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Standard
Helena
Mary Freebury
Northern Pacific
L. E. Safley
Bozeman
Emperor William Spurns Wales Visit on Birthday
Berlin reports a correction from the North German Gazette denying an invitation to the Prince of Wales for Emperor William's birthday on January 27. The British ambassador asked if such a visit would be agreeable. the emperor replied he would be rejoiced, not invited. The episode heightens Germany Britain tensions.
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Berlin
England
Emperor William
William
Prince of Wales
Germany
Great Britain
Coroner's Jury Finds Chase Death Due to His Own Carelessness
Helena January coroner's jury investigated the death of Charles Edward Chase after a street car collision. Verdict states death resulting from his own carelessness, not the street car company's fault.
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Helena
Charles Edward Chase
Chase Ignored Oncoming Car in Street Crossing
Evidence showed Chase was best and paid no attention to the approaching car as a witness at the inquest testified he had been talking with Chase before he started to cross the street. The witness clearly heard the bell ringing on the approaching car.
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Chase
Gleason Testimony Clouds Walla Walla Disaster Case
Testimony in the Walla Walla and Max collision investigation shifts with crew members and passengers describing post crash scenes. Captain Hall admits firing five crew for drinking and noting drunk officers on prior voyages. witnesses dispute intoxication among crew.
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San Francisco
Jan. U
United States
Holes Bulger
Walla Walla
Benoist
Max
Charles Gleason
Aatety
Gleason
A L Stone Undergoes App Endicitis Operation
A L Stone was operated on today at the Sisters Hospital for appendicitis by Dr Buckley and Dr Spottswood. He is resting easily tonight and doctors anticipate improvement soon. The operation was unusually severe.
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Standard
Missoula
A. L. Stone
Sisters’ Hospital
Buckley
Spottswood
May Get Building on Saturday
Only three mem- onstruction projects were listed for action as Helena voters await a Saturday decision.
Capital commission inspects building to hasten turnover
Members including Governor Toole Elizur Beach and Dr J M Fox visited the site today and surveyed progress. The commission expects the building to be ready for turnover Saturday rather than at month’s end as previously stated.
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Bers
The
Capital Commission
Governor Toole
Elizur Beach
J. M. Fox
Prince Henry's Sailing Date Uncertain for New York Visit
Berlin dispatch says the North German Lloyd line has not fixed Prince Henry’s sailing date to the United States. A fast liner may be sent outside the published schedule to convey him to New York. The Hohenzollern will be freshly painted at Hoboken on arrival for the coronation festivities.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Lloyd Steamship Company
Bremen
Prince Henry
United States
New York
Admiralty
North German
Hohenzollern
Hoboken
William
Edward
Hoar Demands Senate Inquiry into Philippine War Record
Massachusetts Senator Hoar urges a Senate committee probe into Philippine misstatements and conduct of the war, urging witnesses and light on Taft Chaffee differences, Os general Lawton remarks, and a broader look at U S policy in the islands. He warns against sensational reports and pushes for a neutral tribunal.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Plippines
Hoar
Massachusetts
Philippines
Lodge
Mr. Mason
Illinois
Cuba
Wasriington
Harris
Attorney General
United States
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Publc
Phile
Aguinaldo
Dewey
Mr. Hoar
Taft
Chaffee
Lawton
Geneal
Geneal Lawton
Otis
Pilppines
Prince Henry of Germany to visit United States in February
Washington January reports say Prince Henry of Germany will arrive off New York about February 18 aboard the Hoherzollern. The stay is expected to last under two weeks with a reception fleet awaiting the royal party. Plans include escort by a U S flagship and potential involvement of Rear Admiral Evans. President and cabinet discussed arrangements with Hay and other officials.
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Washington
Jan
Hay
Hohenzollern
Prince Henry
Rier
Sandy Hook
Dewey
Olympia
San Francisco
Boston
New York
Lange
Robley D. Evans
Kiel
Admiral Evans
United States
Den Danish West Indies Cession Put On Hold Indefinitely
Washington reports a Danish opposition movement halting the transfer of the Danish West Indies to the United States. Officials say the treaty had been drawn and informally approved, but public sentiment forced a pause. The work already done is not believed to be a total loss and the matter may be reopened later.
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Washington
Denmark
Danish West Indies
United States
Allison and Dolliver Again Nominated for Senate
Des Moines Iowa January 14 Senator William B Allison was nominated by the republican senatorial caucus for a sixth term as United States senator Jonathan P Dolliver was nominated to serve another term in the same capacity The caucus vote was unanimous in both nominations The election date is set for January 21.
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Des Moines
Iowa
William B. Allison
United States
Jonathan P. Dolliver
Foraker Re-Elected Senator in Ohio
Columbus reports the Ohio senate and house elected Joseph B Foraker as United States senator. In the senate Foraker had 21 votes to 11 for Charles W Baker. In the house Foraker led 66 to 42. A joint session will formalize the result Wednesday.
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Foraker
Ohio
Columbus
House
Senate of the Ohio
Legis Ature
United States
Joseph B Foraker
Republicans
Senate
Charles W. Baker
Cincinnati
Baker
Senator Foraker
Sheriff Takes Charge of Leighton and Miles City Hotels
Miles City Montana January report states the sheriff's office assumed control of the Leighton and Miles City hotels after foreclosure of a $5,000 mortgage held by State National Bank. The mortgage secured furniture for the hotels and annexes by proprietor A. Mason. Bank officials regret the move but expect reopening in a few days. Stockholders re elected the former board of directors at a bank meeting. officers to be chosen.
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Standard
Miles City
Jan
Leighton
Shriff
State National Bank
A. Mason
Fire Destroys Residence in New Chicago
Duncan Dingwall’s home at New Chicago destroyed by afternoon fire caused by a defective flue. Most furniture saved. estimated loss about 2500 dollars. House uninsured.
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The
Standard
Philipsburg
Jan
Duncan Dingwall
New Chicago
Lawton Letter to Barrett Sparks Philippine Debate
A Manila dated letter from General H. W. Lawton to John Barrett, ex-minister to Siam, surfaces via Mrs Lawton in Louisville. The message commends Barrett's New York magazine piece and reveals criticism of the Philippine situation, urging the public to know the full truth as Lawton sees it.
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Louisville
H. W. Lawton
Hoar
Senate
John Barrett
Siam
Manila
Lawton
Barrett
New York
America
New Trial Granted in Murphy v. Northern Pacific
Judge Clements in Helena grants a new trial in the Patrick Murphy case against the Northern Pacific railway. Murphy, traveling with laborers on a joint ticket to Lombard, was put off for lack of identification. He seeks $590 for damages and $1,000 for injuries from a depot fall. the jury had awarded $500. The court ruled that improper evidence justified a new trial.
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Standard
Helena
Clements
Patrick Murphy
Northern Pacific Railway
Murray
Lombard
Montana
Wast Helena
Schwab Denies Monte Carlo Gambling Rumors
Charlee M Schwab president of United States Steel Co issues a cable to the Associated Press denying sensational gambling reports from Monte Carlo He says he visited the casino but declares the gambling statements to be false and notes an automobile tour through southern France with companions.
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New York
Charlee M. Schwab
United States Steel Corportation
Nice
France
Monte Carlo
Schwab
Former corn ising Phillips 8 backed off the board
A call for margins led to the removal of Phillips 8 from the board. Details describe governance pressures and timing around the leadership change. Local observers expect ongoing reviews of committee assignments and strategic direction.
Phillips calls for closing all open rye futures deals
Chicago board of trade issued a notice to close open deals with George H. Phillips the former corn king amid a 3% rye margin crisis. Phillips says he is broke though partners and Armour & Co. helped buy most holdings. he held about 1.2 million bushels rye 5 million wheat and 0.6 million corn.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
George H. Phillips
Phillips
H. Hulbert
Jacob Ringer
Mr. Ringer
Surrender of Batangas Insurgent Forces to General Bell
General Bell accepts unconditional surrender of Colonel Marisigan Major Cabrera and priest Castillo with 89 extra rifles in Tonel district. Surrendered unit includes three colonels one major five captains and twelve lieutenants, totaling 219 rifles and one cannon. Bell notes pacification of eastern Batangas for now.
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Manila
Marisigan
Cabrera
Castillo
Bell
Batangas
Toael
Tonel
General Bell
William Fife to Build Lipton’s Shamrock III for America’s Cup
London report states Sir Thomas Lipton and advisers agreed to have William Fife of Fairlie-on-the-Clyde construct Shamrock III. An order was placed and accepted by Fife with George L Watson aiding by providing Shamrock II details and tank experiments from Deany’s yard. Preparations target spring 1903.
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London
William Fife
Fairlie-on-the-Clyde
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Fife
George L. Watson
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