Majority may back Panama Company offer for canal route
Washington January 17. The isthmian canal commission led by Admiral John G Walker did not unite on a single proposal today. A majority is likely to urge acceptance of the Panama Company Darien route with a sea level canal and a tunnel plan, to be built at an estimated 85 to 90 million dollars. The commission aims for a unanimous report to President Roosevelt tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Isthmian Canal Commission
John G. Walker
Panama Company
Admiral Walker
American Isthmian Ship Canal Company
Lward W. Serrel
H. H. Adams
Theodore Schroeder
Darien
San Blas
Ocean
Mondago Harbor
Pearl Island
United States
Roosevelt
Walker
Ernest
Army Engineers
Pasco
Will Call Special Session for Revenue and Regulation
Denver January 17. Governor Orman will issue a call for an extra legislature session to pass a revenue bill and create commissions to regulate corporations especially railroads. The plan includes reenacting the employers liability bill and funding the Gunnison tunnel and canal for irrigation purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Orman
Gunnison
Great Falls Notes A Patchwork of Local News
Miss Mary Mc Cormick taken to hospital for scarlet fever. Antonio Barnetta and Mrs Waleska Steffen receive a marriage license. Sheriff Furey and wife visiting Great Falls. John Pearson moved to Columbus hospital with gangrene in left leg and poor prospects. Jury awards W G Shaw $25 against John Weber for breaking two horses. B B Kelly of Great Falls, J C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
Mary McCormick
Antonio Barnetta
Waleska Steffen
James B. Furey
Silver Bow County
Benner
John Pearson
Pondera
Columbus Hospital
Justice Safford
W. G. Shaw
John Weber
B. B. Kelly
J. C
Local Officials Appraisers Named and City Firm Retires
Bundy of Kibbey and Richard Thoroughman of Cascade named tax appraisers for this year by Judge Leslie. They will meet the third Monday in February. Driver Bradley Co announces retirement from business here. Postal Telegraph and Cable Co completes second wire link between city and Helena to handle increasing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundy
Kibbey
Richard Thoroughman
Cascade
Leslie
Driver-Bradley Company
Pioneer
Postal Telegraph and Cable Company
Helena
Trial of Dr Krauz Opens at Old Bailey in Johannesburg Murder Case
London January 17 The trial of Dr Krauz former governor of Johannesburg on inciting Broecksman to murder English lawyer John Douglas Foster opened at the Old Bailey. Precautions were strict and admission cards required. Defense argues no offense. judgment expected tomorrow by Lord Chief Justice Baron Alverstone.
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London
Krauz
Johannesburg
Broecksman
John Douglas Foster
Old Bailey
Edward Henry Carson
Foster
South Africa
Post Office
United States
Gordon
Broeckmans
3Aron Alverstor
Is Caught in Great Falls
F M Healy arrested in Great Falls on seduction charge. The 18 year old waitress Nettie Jackson of Chinook is the complainant. Healy registered under his own name then changed to F M Monroe. He is held in the city jail awaiting transport to Chinook.
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Standard
Great Falls
F. M. Healy
Nettie Jackson
Chinook
Healy
Milwaukee House
F. M. Monroe
Cook
A. W. Zieberth
Rear Admiral Schley to speak at Hamilton club banquet
Rear Admiral Schley will address the Hamilton club in Chicago at the Auditorium as guest of honor a week from tomorrow night. President Munger announced the official engagement as the hero of Santiago prepares a brief public statement likely to avoid official censure.
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Chicago
Schley
Sampson- Schley
Hero of Santiago
Hamilton Club
Munger
Schley Plans Deer Hunt on St Catherine Island
Admiral Schley spent today and tomorrow on St. Catherine Island Georgia hunting deer. He sailed from Savannah early this morning on a tug with Gen. W. W. Gordon and Jacob Ravers owner of the island. They arrived at St. Catherine at noon and prepared for the drive at daylight tomorrow. The party will return to Savannah Saturday night.
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Savannah
Admiral Schley
St. Catherine Island
Gen. W. W. Gordon
Jacob Ravers
St. Catherine
Big Shipments Of Sheep From Big Timber
Rea Bros. of South St. Paul shipped about 6 000 head of mixed ewes and wethers this week. The cattle were fed on alfalfa for 40 to 60 days and produced a gain of 11 pounds per head, with some 38 year old wethers increasing over 15 pounds. The animals were consigned to Chicago and halted at South St. Paul stock yards for topping off on screenings before market.
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Standard
Big Timber
Rea Bros
South St. Paul
Chicago
Beasley Ships 2800 Lambs to South St. Paul Yards
G M Beasley will ship 2800 yearling sheep to the South St. Paul stockyards for feeding. The sheep were purchased from W F Harrig at three dollars and fifty cents per head.
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The
Standard
Miles City
G. M. Beasley
South St. Paul
W. F. Harrig
Helena Divorce Spark as Convict Husband Is Paroled
Helena January report says Ada Richardson Kelly seeks divorce from Andrew Kelly who is due for parole after a 14 year sentence for calf theft. She asks to resume her maiden name and gain custody of their 18 month old child. The couple married in Great Falls in 1899 and have one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Andrew Kelly
Kuyper Seeks End to War by Informal Peace Basis
Amsterdam reports Dutch Premier Kuyper recently informed Boer delegates of a potential peace basis amid Rosebery's Chesterfield speech. He proposed informal London contacts for a semi official response, stressing Holland would not mediate. Kuyper met Boer leader Abraham Fisher in Brussels then traveled to London. outcome unknown.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Kuyper
Lord Rosebery
Chesterfield
South Africa
Abraham Fisher
Brussels
Leyds
Europe
Neely Denies Guilt in Cuban Post Office Trial
In Havana the cross examination of Estes G. Rathbone’s successor, C F W Neely, reveals he was appointed by Washington to head the Cuban post office finance bureau. Neely claims stamps burned were partly reserved for collectors and that surcharged stamps were sold to Moya, with proceeds placed in the vault. He denies ties to Cowan Printing or a $3000 commission and counters Reeves’ claim that he gave $400 before leaving to balance the books.
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Havana
Estes G. Rathbone
Posts of
Cuba
C. F. W. Neely
Neely
Washington
Rathbone
Cuban Post Office Department
Senor Moya
Moya
Cowan Printing Company
Muncie
Ind
Reeves
Great Falls School Board Supports West District Consolidation
Great Falls Montana district school board adopted a resolution favoring consolidation with the neighboring western district. The secretary will contact St Louis exposition management about the cost of an exhibit. Spring vacation runs March 21 to 28. February admissions are barred in primary departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Democrats Discuss Policy In Senate Caucus Session
A special Democrat committee met for four hours to draft a report on party policy. Representative Henry of Texas proposed limiting caucus power to define policy against national platform. Chairman Richardson said no decision was reached and the group favored awaiting full House consideration before declaring policy. Another meeting and a full caucus are planned.
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Washington
Democratic
Henry
Texas
Richardson
Tennessee
Guade
House
PORK STATEHOOD Pitches New Mexico At Hearing
New Mexico delegates and residents urged statehood at a Washington hearing. R S Rodey opened for the territory noting a 300 000 population and rich mineral and agricultural resources. Speakers included Major Llewellyn on law and investors on mines and stock interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Territories
New Mexico
R.S. Rodey
W. I. H. Llewellyn
A. W. Harris
N. Luna
Los Lunas
Gildersleeve
Local Leaders Address Population and Resource Growth
The excerpt notes efforts to increase the community population and resources. W. S. Pope and I. M. Bond contributed by delivering addresses outlining plans and progress.
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W. S. Pope
I. M. Bond
Congress to Hear Merchants on Metric System
Representative Southard of Ohio plans to invite chief manufacturers merchants and mercantile leaders to testify before the house coinage committee on February 6 about adopting the metric system. The aim is to hear practical business views alongside scientific opinion. Invitees include Vice President W M McFarland of Westinghouse and Vauclain of Baldwin locomotive works plus electrical experts and textile industry officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Southard
Ohio
House
Congress
W. M. McFarland
Westinghouse Electric Company
Vauclain
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Mutiny by Japanese Section Men at Teton Station
At Teton station 12 Japanese section men mutinied and attacked foreman Erick Erickson after he discharged a worker from Great Falls. Two suspects jailed. others to be discharged. Deputy sheriff intervened. leaders jailed for assault and battery with preliminary hearing set before Judge Sullivan Monday.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Teton Station
Erick Erickson
Erickson
Great Falls
Havre
Sullivan
Hopes for better things in Germany as unemployment cited
Berlin reports Count von Posadowsky-Wehner in the Reichstag said there are not more than 7 500 unemployed in Berlin due to federal work programs. He urged that healthier conditions would return prosperity for the country laborer, and warned against overproduction as Germany moves past the industrial crisis.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Count von Posadowsky-Wehner
Interior
Germany
Banking firm forms International Banking Corporation
New York officials announce the recently organized International Banking Corporation with capital and paid in surplus of 3 million dollars each. Both are said to be oversubscribed. Board members include Valentine P. Snyder James W. Alexander James H. Hide George Crocker Edwin Gould George Huntington Henry C. Frick John B. Jackson and H P McIntosh from Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
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New York
International Banking Corporation
Valentine P. Snyder
Western National Bank
James W. Alexander
James H. Hide
The
Equitable Life Assurance Society
George Crocker
Pacific Improvement Company
Edwin Gould
George Huntington
Henry C. Frick
John B. Jackson
Pittsburg
H. P. McIntosh
Cleveland
Application for Receiver at Commercial Bank of Albany
Albany Ga Jan 17 An application for a temporary receiver has been filed by the directors of the Commercial Bank of Albany. The bank did not open for business today. The facilities are estimated at 122000 with assets of 191000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany, Ga
Commercial Bank of Albany
Hyomei Germicidal Claims From A Health Ad
An old advertisement asserts Hyomei kills germs in air passages and treats coughs, catarrh, croup, bronchitis, pneumonia, and consumption. It cites vital statistics from Washington and a United States health reports editorial claiming reduced death rates. It promises rapid relief and offers a five day free trial from R T Booth Co Ithaca NJ or Futerae for a Hyomei outfit.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics
Washington
United States Health Reports
R. T. Booth Co
Ithaca
N. J
Futerae
Tragic Double Shooting Ends in Suicide Near Coffeen
In Coffeen Illinois a man and woman were found after a horse and buggy ride. Miss Gertie Clifford 20 from Donnelson lay dead from a temple wound. Frederick Brockman 20 shot himself twice and died or survived unconscious. A note in the buggy may explain the deed but officials withhold its contents.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Coffein
Hart's
Gertie Clifford
Donnelson
Fred Brockman
Brockman
Miss Clifford
Frederick Brockman
Hiram Brockman
Unknown whereabouts and a small closed bank concern
The report notes that his location is not known and describes a closed bank as a comparatively small concern.
National irrigation aid bill reported for caucus meeting
Washington January 17 a Senate and House committee drafting a national irrigation aid bill will present to a caucus of arid land state representatives next Monday evening. The measure preserves funding from public land sales for irrigation and leaves water distribution control to states. A new clause assesses land benefited by irrigation enterprises by benefits, replacing the earlier arbitrary five dollars per acre, and homestead commutation is barred for irrigated lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Outlaws Surrounded After Sheriff Killing Near Anadarko
Oklahoma City reports say the Miller gang that killed the Caddo county sheriff and deputy was surrounded 20 miles south of Anadarko and again later in the Keechi hills 30 miles southeast. Authorities guard routes and plan to starve the gang out in rough terrain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Caddo County
Anadark
Little River
Anadarko
Attempted Assassination Targets Starkville Mine Superintendent
At 2 o clock this morning two shots were fired through the bedroom window of Superintendent Deck of the Starkville coal mine in Starkville. He was not hit and fled the room hearing the suspects run away. The motive remains a mystery. Deck is well liked in Starkville and nearby mining camps.
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Trinidad
Colo
Deck
Starkville
Local machinist commits suicide after long unemployment
San Francisco reports Charles Robinson, 40, a machinist out of work since the May 20 strike, killed himself this morning by slashing his neck and severing arm arteries, dying from blood loss in a horrific act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Robinson
Thomas Murder Trial Begun in Des Moines
The preliminary trial of Charles Thomas for the murder of Mabel Scofield on October 21, 1899, opened in Des Moines with hundreds turned away from the crowded courtroom. Sixty witnesses have been subpoenaed.
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Des Moines
Charles Thomas
Mabel Scofield
Oregon inmate confesses to killing of James Morrow
Portland news reports James F. Wade confessed today that he fired the fatal shot in the November 17 killing of James B. Morrow, while he and William H. Dalton face death sentences.
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Portland
Ore
James F. Wade
William H. Dalton
James B. Morrow
Morrow
Duel in Springe Leaves German Governor Wounded Fatally
Berlin reports fresh material in the dueling controversy after a meeting in Emperor William’s hunting park at Springe near Hanover. Von Bennigsen, governor of Springe, was probably fatally wounded by Falkenhagen, a Crown lessee, during a duel sparked by gossip about the governor’s wife. The elder von Bennigsen and his son, governor of German New Guinea, carried the wounded man away.
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Berlin
von Bennigsen-Falkenhagen
Emperor William
Springe
Hanover
von Bennigsen
Falkenhagen
Rudolph von Bennigsen
National Liberal Party
Reichstag
German New Guinea
Nome prosecutor jailed for contempt in San Francisco
James K. Wood United States district attorney of Nome Alaska surrendered to United States Marshal Shine to serve a four month term for contempt of court. He was placed in the county jail in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
James K. Wood
United States
Nome
Alaska
Shine
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Wood
Swedish Parliament Opens as King Proposes Broad Reforms
King Oscar opened the Swedish parliament in Stockholm and urged credits to strengthen the army. He announced bills to extend the franchise for the second chamber, establish a progressive income tax, and create an imperial insurance office.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Fulton Bank Closed by State Banking Department
The Commercial Bank of Fulton closed this morning by order of the state banking department. Cashier Phillip S. Adams left Fulton Monday for St Louis with about 4500 dollars in gold and currency intended for deposit at Franklin Bank.
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Fulton, Mo
Commercial Bank of
Fulton
State Banking Department
Phillip 8
Adams
St. Louis
Franklin Bank
Transcontinental traffic battle tests Gould Harriman split
Chicago January reports that Gould and Harriman interests clash over transcontinental traffic. Struggles between Colorado and Utah lines hinder rate pledges for a month while Missouri Pacific withdraws from the Colorado Utah association. A potential Goulds Harriman split could push traffic via Grand Junction Pueblo to Missouri Pacific for St Louis. The Northern Pacific eyes a Missoula to Portland cut off, shortening its St Paul Portland line by over 400 miles.
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Chicago
The
Record-Herald
Gould
Harriman
Colorado
Utah
Goulds
Missouri Pacific
Colorado and Utah Association
Denver & Rio Grande
Rio Grande Western
Rio Grande
Ogden
Grand Junction
Pueblo
St. Louis
Clark
Los Angeles
Northern Pacific
Portland
Missoula
Clearwater District
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Oregon
Clearwater
St. Paul-Portland
Conductor William J. Glass Dies in Texas
William J. Glass, a well known Northern Pacific passenger conductor from Livingston, Texas, died last night at Marshall. He was a member of Algeria temple Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. News of his death was relayed to George Booker, shrine recorder, by R B Ayres shriner of Texarkana.
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Helena
William J. Glass
Northern Pacific
Livingston
Marshall Tex
Algeria
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
George Booker
R. B. Ayres
Texarkana
Tex
King Alexander Seeks Divorce Alleged in Vienna
The Allegemaine Zeitung and the Morgen Zeitung report that King Alexander of Servia is attempting to obtain a divorce from Queen Draga.
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Vienna
Allegemaine Zeitung
The
Morgen Zeitung
Alexander of
Servia
Draga
Hampton to Fight The Theatrical Trust in Helena
Allan Hampton manager of the Human Hearts company plans a court test against Northwest Theatrical syndicate leader John Cort to allow a Helena appearance despite a contract. The theater was not ready and Maguire’s operator blocked previous appearances, prompting a damages suit served on Fred W. Agatz.
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The
Standard
Helena
Allan Hampton
Human Hearts” Comepany
John Cort
Seattle
Northwest Theatrical Syndicate
Hampton
Butte
BE T. Wilson
John Maguire
Maguire
Opera House
Human Hearts
Cort
Theatrical Trust
Fred W. Agatz
Lamp Falls Into Powder In Coal Mine Tragedy
Karlos Zumes, an Anaconda company miner at Belt, was badly burned when a lamp dropped into a half filled powder keg during cartridge filling for blasting. The blaze scorched his clothes and limbs. fellow workers extinguished the flames, but doctors fear fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Belt
Karlos Zumes
Anaconda Company
Zumes
Balfour Clarifies Britain Germany Exchange in Commons
A J Balfour in the house of commons states Germany did not officially seek assurances. Lord Lansdowne told the German ambassador that Mr Chamberlains Edinburgh remarks contained no charges of barbarity. Balfour says no need to alter or withdraw the remarks. He adds Colonel Arthur Lynch, Galway MP, would be arrested on landing back in Britain after alleged Boer involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A. J. Balfour
House of Commons
Count von Buelow
Germany
Edinburgh
Chamberlain
Balfour
Lord Lansdowne
Alexander Kossowski Seeks Name Change in Court
Helena report notes Alexander Kossowski once used the alias Alexander Smith after becoming a U.S. citizen in St Louis. With a Polish relative's estate at stake he petitions the district court to drop Smith and resume his birth surname Kossowski, asserting identity.
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The
Standard
Helena
Alexander Kossowski
Poland
St. Louis
Alexander Smith
District Court
Smith
Kossowski
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King
Syndicate
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MR. Balfour
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