House debates open doors to ex Confederates in homes
Washington January 14. The house continued pension debate and discussed Mr Rixys proposal to admit ex Confederate veterans to soldiers homes. Republican Gardner and Democrat DeArmond argued for the plan while opponents called it impractical. Otey proposed directing funds to Confederate homes and praised rebels.
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Washington
House
Rixey
Virginia
Gardner
Michigan
DeArmond
Missouri
de Armond
Otey
South
National
Lee
Jackson
Stuart
Forrest
Gibson
Wheeler
Kentucky
Congress
Jer
Philippines
Virinia
United States
Lost Cause
United States appoints special ambassador and envoys for King Edward VII coronation
Washington reports the cabinet chose Whitelaw Reid as special ambassador James H. Wilson to represent the army Captain Charles E. Clark to lead the navy and three secretaries J P Morgan Jr Edmund Lincoln Baylies and William Wetmore. Choate will not officially join the special embassy though the ambassador remains central to ceremonies. General Wilson accepted the military post after a meeting with Secretary Root.
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Washington
Edward VII
Whitelaw Reid
New York
United States Army
James H. Wilson
Delaware
United States Navy
Charles E. Clark
Oregon
J. P. Morgan, Jr
J. Pierpont Morgan
Edmund Lincoln Baylies
Wiliam Wetmore
Wetmore
Rhode Island
Choate
London
Hay
United States
Wilson
Root
War Department
Postwar debate on Confederate veterans housing and Lee praise
Lawmakers discussed charity toward former foes and a plan by Mr. Rixey to allow ex Confederates into veterans homes. Supporters, including Mr. Gardner and Mr. De Armond, praised national unity and General Robert E. Lee as a model of leadership while critics cited lingering objections from Richmond veterans. House adjourned at 4 37 p m.
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Mr. Rixey
Mr. Gardner
Michigan Republican
de Armond
Mr. de Armond
South
Robert E. Lee
Snodgrass
Tennessee
Lamb
Virginia
Richmond
Heckter
Mississppi
Enesker
Mesera
Mvhin
Mouceachunette
Sutvger
New York
Pe Viettore
Militeen
Connorrenebican
Conner
Towa
Kfehne
Kentuccky
Naval Academy
Striking metal workers in Parcelona threaten six month stand
Rioters armed with sticks knives and revolvers attack factories as police disperse them. Authorities request troops to protect industrial sites while censorship tightens. Masters propose 10 hour day reopening but warn of factory closures or emigration under foreign flag if riots persist.
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Parcelona
Juel
Rathbone recounts actions on Cuban stamp fraud case
Rathbone testified that he sent Neely letter copies to the Postmaster General and conferred with department heads after fraud reports. He noted Neely’s assistant described an unclear act by Neely, and that surcharged and unused stamps were burned with no accounting.
G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry Sets Import Milestone
The year sees an unprecedented import of 120,359 cases of champagne by one house, G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry. Large reserves of this vintage guarantee maintaining the current high standard.
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G. HB. Mumm
Rathbone on Cuban post frauds trial defense
Estes G. Rathbone former director general of posts in Cuba testifies in Havana at the post office frauds trial He denies involvement in any plan to secure civil governor appointment and says a Neely letter urged destruction of correspondence He recounts tense exchange with Reeves about Rathbone remarks after stamps were burned and describes an arrest letter with destruction instruction.
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Rathbone
Neely
Fov Er
Smith
C. M. Rich
Rich
Burton
Havana
Washington
John R. Boo
Cuba
Norly and
Reeves
Estes G. Rathbone
Prvident
Charles F. Neely
Rathbone Rathbone
United States
Methbone
Rees
Snp
Charles Borton
Arconis
Rat’ Bom
Nee Y
Brton
Put Up a Sign to Bring Customers In
The author urges merchants and professionals to invite customers by posting a visible sign. A clearly worded goal sign tells who you are and what you do, attracting attention without word of mouth.
Ten Miners Dead in Dow Mine Explosion
Ten miners perished in an explosion at Milby and Dow Mining Company No 9 in Dow Oklahoma. All bodies recovered and none burned, signs point to death from after damp. shaft undamaged and fire quickly extinguished. Victims include Jack McCoy W F Keith B F Fairhurst K M Prichard Bert Catlin John Bemmas Thomas Blua John Blua M B Dow John Beattel.
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South McAlister
I. T
Milby and Dow Mining Company
Dow
Jack McCoy
W. F. Keith
B. F. Fairhurst
K. M. Prichard
Bert Catlin
John Bemmas
Thomas Blua
John Blua
M. B. Dow
John Beattel
U S Tariff Amendment Aims At German Imports
Berlin reports Baron Heyl von Perrishim pushed an amendment to the tariff bill authorizing the government to apply consular and value declarations to imports from any foreign state as Germany does against U S goods. The plan mirrors American law to offset U S duties and curb German manufacturers complaints. Debate was heated with rules changes and opposing amendments rejected as a government study on tariffs and trusts was proposed.
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Berlin
Baron Heyl Zu Perrisheim
United States
Cone
Germany
Herr Fischbach
Radical Association
Herr Gothey
Cattleman From Augusta Acquitted in Buckskin Mare Death Case
Robert E. Cooney of Augusta is acquitted of stealing the buckskin mare linked to his half brother Viteh Duvall’s death. The case, dismissed after insufficient evidence, followed earlier disputes over bulls and a prior alleged horse theft. Other local items include bank elections at Great Falls National and First National, semiannual dividends, and minor court actions.
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Standard
Great Falls
Great Falls National Bank
Robert 8. Ford
John T. Murphy
R. P. Reckards
Robert&. Ford
George W. Ryan
Nate Wertheim
Ransom Cooper
Mathew Dunn
Jalil
Robert E. Cooney
Augusta
Cooney
George M. Johnson
Gormely
Johnson
Viteh Duvall
Duvall
Mattie Lindsay
Reform School
Etr
American National Bank of
Helena
John K. Castner
A. C. Johnson
Kearns
Stockett
Urban Henry
Tony Grillenberger
Chester Ferris
Frederick E. Purran
Annie D. L. Stevens
Creat Pat's
Pusinese Men's Association
Cascate County
Great Northern
Ben Picken
Lippincot
J. Johnson
Ail
Stops the Couch and Works Off the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with no care or pay. The ad lists a price of 25 cents and emphasizes a quick, effortless remedy.
Bible Quotations May Be Libelous
A U S court jury finds postal cards quoting scripture to defame I P Bullis of Orchard Iowa by Rev William Whitehead of Aurora Illinois violate postal laws. Whitehead fined $50 plus costs as the court held reasons for sending the cards immaterial.
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Chicago
United States District Court
I. P. Bullis
Orchard
Iowa
William Whitehead
Aurora
Whitehead
Costa
Schley Honored by Savannah Colored Soldiers and Citizens
Admiral Schley and General Gordon visited the Georgia State Agricultural and Mechanical College in Savannah today. The college band escorted them to Meldrim auditorium where students and many colored Savannah citizens gathered for a brief address praising the bravery of colored soldiers and sailors in the Spanish War. A reception at General Gordon’s residence followed tonight.
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Savannah
Admiral Schley
W. W. Gordon
Georgia State Agricultural and Mechanical College
Ecollege
Meldrim Auditorium
Spain
Pope Suffers Fainting Fit During Audience
London January 15 The Rome correspondent of the Daily Chronicle reports the pope fainted while about to address American pilgrims during an audience. He was taken to his apartments and soon recovered.
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London
Rome
The
Daily Chronicle
Lord Hope's Condition Serious After Hunting Injury
Lord Francis Hope remains in serious condition in London after being accidentally shot while hunting. His foot was amputated recently and he has suffered a high fever for a week.
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London
Lord Francis Hope
Wilder Metcalf pension agent case heard by Senate panel
Washington January 14 senate sub committee on charges against Wilder Metcalf nominated for pension agent at Topeka found the charges were of such nature that they require further explanation. The panel adjourned without a final ruling.
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Washington, Jan
Senate
Wilder
Metcalf
Topeka
Metcalf Ordered to Washington Over Prisoner Shooting Claim
Metcalf is summoned to Washington amid accusations he shot a Filipino prisoner while serving as an officer in the 20th Kansas. The telegraphed summons follows reports of the incident and possible disciplinary action.
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Metcalf
Washington
20Th Kansas
Land Office Revenue Boosts Montana State Exchequer
The Montana Land Office reports 28,541.03 turned over to the state treasurer for five weeks ending last week. Receipts for the week totaled 7,007.63, amid growing leased land totaling about 1,500,090 acres with annual rent near 150,000. The Fergus county bond sale offer of 59,000 of refunding bonds was refused after attorney general advice finding sale advertisements nonconforming.
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Standard
Helena
State Land Office
State Land Register
Barret
State Normal School
Agricultural College
Capitol Building
School of Mines
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
State Reform School
State Board of Land Commissioners
Fergus County
Chile’s Diplomatic Defeat in Arbitration Row
Mexico City reports Chilean delegation won a cable from Venezuela saying it has withdrawn its delegation from the Pan American conference after opposing compulsory arbitration. Chile views it as a diplomatic setback with Venezuela yet to confirm Chilean advice.
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Mexico City
Chile
Fire destroys Kennard block in Manchester losses reach half a million
A devastating blaze in Manchester New Hampshire tonight destroyed the Kennard block described as the finest business structure in New England north of Boston and caused serious damage to nearby properties. Estimated losses total about half a million dollars.
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Manchester
N. H
New England
Boston
Oil Struck in Debeque Colorado at 615 Feet
Dispatch from Debeque Colorado reports an illuminant oil well flowing 10 barrels daily after reaching 615 feet. The paraffine-based oil is described as luminous.
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Colorado
Denver
Debeque
Colo
Dynamite Explosion Injures Nye City Prospector
James Willis, a prospector from Nye City, was badly injured when giant powder exploded in his stove at his cabin. He suffered severe head and hand wounds and fears the blast may have been deliberate. He was transported by stage to Columbus for medical care.
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Standard
Big Timber
James Willis
Nye City
Willis
Columbus
Wool Market Holds Firm With Strong Prices In Boston
Wool prices in Boston remain firm with a favorable outlook as manufacturers monitor markets and buy on speculation. Territory wools stay steady at full rates, fleece sales are quiet but firm, and Australian wools command strong quotes across bloodlines and types.
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Boston
Ohio
Ohio No
St John Dix Must Come Back From Extradition
The Court of King’s Bench refused H. St. John Dix’s appeal to stop extradition to the United States for embezzling bank funds at Whatcom Washington. Dix was remanded to Bow Street custody with papers noting the charge as fraud as a banker under the treaty.
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London
Court of King’s Bench
H. St. John Dix
United States
Whatcom
Wash
Dix
Bow Street
Death of St. Joseph financier Ernest Lindsay
Ernest Lindsay, longtime St. Joseph financier and banker who began his mercantile career in 1868, died last night from tuberculosis of the bowels. He leaves an estate estimated at about $1,000,000.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Ernest Lindsay
St. Joseph
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