No Canal Legislation This Session Plans Deteriorating Panama Rights
Washington observers expect no bid for a canal across the isthmus this session. The French scheme is viewed unfavorably as assets decline and titles worsen, while interest grows in potential routes via Nicaragua or a sea level Darien tunnel. The Walker commission may be reactivated for a thorough survey and cost comparisons.
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Freight derailed after carbound flight train crash near Hinsdale
At 9:29 p.m. a Great Northern freight train derailed 19 loaded cars west of Hinsdale Montana after a car from a preceding freight train caused a wheel to climb the rail and strike a switch. The wreck blocked the main line. one person was injured.
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Admiral Lewis Kimberly Dead at West Newton Mass
Secretary Long received a telegram announcing the death of Admiral Lewis N Kimberly United States Navy retired at West Newton Massachusetts this morning from heart disease. He served on the Schley court of inquiry but declined due to ill health after a long career beginning in 1846 in New York.
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Services in memory of McKinley observed in Helena
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Jan 28 observances planned in Helena schools to honor the late President McKinley with donations to the Canton monument fund. Boxes placed in school hallways for contributions amid a governor Toole tribute and nationwide observances proposed by McKinley Memorial association.
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McKinley Birthday Observances Across Towns
Town observes McKinley birthplace anniversary with public closures and school ceremonies. Canton planned half mast display and wreaths at his sarcophagus. Los Angeles Loyal Legion to hold a banquet with members and guests from across the state.
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Botkin Chaired Commission Report on Mon Yana
A commission led by former Lieutenant Governor Alex C. Botkin of Mon Yana presents its report chaired by Botkin. The document outlines findings and recommendations arising from the commission’s work.
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Ex Lieutenant Governor Botkin chairs criminal laws reform report
Washington dispatch states the Government Printing Office issued the commission's report to rewrite and codify the criminal and penal laws of the United States. Ex-Lieutenant Governor A C Botkin serves as chairman of the commission. The report, prepared earlier, has now been printed and covers the specified portion of the law reform project.
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Commission on Penal Code Urges Comprehensive U.S. Criminal Code
The commission argues the United States, with exclusive jurisdiction over punishing offenses in large areas, should adopt a complete and uniform criminal code. It calls for a comprehensive, symmetrical system that covers all punishable acts and aligns penalties with modern penology.
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Kid Curry Declines Prisoner Fare as Knoxville Women Protest
Sheriff Fox orders outlaw Kid Curry to eat prison fare only, fearing escape plans via gifts. Local women from Knoxville had been sending him fine meals and presents, a practice brought to an end by the inmate’s restrictions. Curry reacted with apparent anger.
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Butte Public Building Bill Reported for $400,000
Washington Jan 28 Senate committee on public buildings reported the Clark bill for a new public building at Butte The committee cut the proposed appropriation to 400000 dollars The action pushes the measure toward floor consideration by the full senate and reflects a trimmed cost for the project In the context of federal spending the move signals progress toward construction funding for Butte Montana's public facility project.
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Senate Turmoil Over Philippines Sparks Bitter Clash
In a rousing senate session in Washington on January 23 a fierce exchange erupted between Senators Spooner and Tillman over the Philippines policy. The debate grew personal and heated as Spooner challenged administration claims, while Teller and Lodge clashed over dispatches and naval laws. The scene included admonitions by the chair and a narrow end to the day without a definite resolution on the Philippine tariff and related questions.
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