Quigg Is Out Lessser Is In Behind the Washington inquiry
Doblin retracts earlier testimony against Mr. Quigg and Mr. Lessler, claiming the Washington committee pressure led to perjury. He describes bribery claims, implausible hotel meetings, and telegrams from Monte of Lessler backing his statements. The naval committee moves to continue hearings with another witness expected.
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Supreme Court rules Smythe liable for lost mint notes
The U S Supreme Court decided Andrew Smythe last superintendent of the U S mint at New Orleans is liable for 125000 in treasury notes lost while in his custody. The court rejected the argument that notes were only promises to pay and thus government suffered no loss. Justice Peckham dissented. Brazilian minister and Bolivian charge d'attaches informed Secretary Hay of their governments position in the Acre dispute, saying the situation is critical but interests in Acre are at stake regardless of conditions.
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Two to Die and One to Die
Jan to life imprisonment the death sentence pronounced against George Barclay and James Brummell for murder in Oklahoma, to be hanged February 12. Homer Bird in Alaska awaits execution after the president declines to intervene. Washington reports indicate diplomatic exchanges on Cuban reciprocity treaty timing and a Panama canal contracting bill debate. A Venezuelan ship explosion kills a striker. First Lieutenant William K. Armstrong of Alabama dies of smallpox in Manila.
Senate Deliberates Herran Credentials and Statehood Bill
In today’s Senate debate the omnibus statehood bill to be considered ahead of other business. Senator Morgan urged a resolution questioning Dr Herran’s credentials as Colombia’s envoy who helped sign the Isthmian canal treaty. The measure was referred to the Foreign Relations Committee after brief debate. The session reopened with credentials for Senator Kittredge from South Dakota presented.
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Vague Senate Proceedings On Oath Of Alger And Contagious Disease Bill
A fragment from a Senate session notes the oath of office for Mr. Alger of Michigan, an amendment by Mr. Lodge on consular service reorganizations rejected on a point of order. Gallinger denounced allegations as muttered by a Maine senator, and the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill passed. The statehood bill was taken up, Quay absent, as Foraker presided, Burnham delayed, and hours-long adjournment planned to resume tomorrow.
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Magnuseon Believed Dead In Northern Pacific Wreck
Helena dispatch reports John Magnuson longtime lunch counter worker at the Northern Pacific station is thought killed in the eat Northern wreck near Happy Holtow Wash last Tuesday. Twelve were killed and seven injured. Magnuson’s name listed among injured, but most may have died since. Magnuson, 52, came to Helena from the East about 12 years ago and worked on local ranches. The wreck involved a construction snow plow train struck by a passenger train, causing extensive loss of life and injuries. An elephant named Albert, two years old and 60 pounds, died of natural causes in Argentine suburb winter quarters for the Barnum & Bailey circus.
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Deadlock Persists as Oregon Legislature Convenes
Jon leads with 21 votes as Salem houses sit in session Jan 26. Senate backs a memorial urging Congress to call a constitutional convention for direct senatorial elections. House defeats a proposal to move general elections from June to November. Shelley of Lane seeks Washington aid for Lewis and Clark project amid high water absenteeism.
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Ankeny Holds Own But Nobody Else's
Olympia Washington January 2 The one ballot carton the senatorial question shows no change and there are no indications tomorrow. The ballot today followed Ankeny 8 Preston Wilson 7 Allen 4 Turner democrat 21 Absent 7 The situation shows no change since Saturday. The senate today adopted a memorial petitioning congress to pass and instructing representatives from the state to Work for the ambitious statehood bill.
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