Saucus Held and All Is Talk in House Debate
A two hour session in the House ends with talk around a Hood bill. The heated exchanges reflect partisan tensions and procedural maneuvering as lawmakers press for changes.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
25
A two hour session in the House ends with talk around a Hood bill. The heated exchanges reflect partisan tensions and procedural maneuvering as lawmakers press for changes.
A Republican caucus endorses stand by the house statehood bill and seeks a senate conference while opposing adding four Oklahoma and Indian Territory seats. Speaker Cannon warns of binding action and ponders political balance as Mondell’s insurgent plan fails.
Vincent St John, former Idaho governor, was arrested on an extradition warrant to Colorado for murder during labor troubles. The Caldwell court dismissed Idaho charges after a grand jury failed to indict, and St John was turned over to Colorado officials. Harry Orchard, accused of the murder, appeared in court. defense attorneys were appointed, and writs for habeas corpus were discussed for several prisoners.
Judge Andrew Hamilton burst into the insurance probe, denouncing NY Life trustees as curs and traitors while urging rapid passage of a bill to oust directors and reorganize the company. He claimed all payments to him were approved by trustees and attacked Beers era critics as he pressed for reform amid a crowded Albany hearing.
In Spokane on March 5, a 48 pound dynamite bomb was discovered frozen on the Coeur d Alene riverbank behind the Wallace fire station. Fireman William Schuttenberg heard the object and, after striking it with a pick, alerted authorities. The device, a lead cylinder 156 inches long with a wooden bottom, contained over 30 pounds of dynamite and could be activated by fuse or electricity.
Storm system described as sweeping the continent with broad reach and strong wind fields. Details unclear due to damaged text but indicates widespread weather activity and potential impact on regions faced with high winds and heavy rain.
Special dispatches report a persistent storm across Colorado with heavy snowfall and widespread slides. Two miners likely killed in a Southwestern Colorado slide. Durango rail service disrupted. Grandee Southern and Silverton branches of the Denver and Rio Grande halted by slides. A westbound Denver Midland train stalled near Leadville with 25 passengers. A Red Mountain toll road crossing saw a three hour trek through a river slide as Mt Hayden and Mt Abraham shed further slides threatening travelers. Reports deem this the worst Colorado storm in years.
Annapolis dispatch reports the academy board of the naval academy has consented to the resignation of 18 midshipmen led by J. L. Cloover of Washington. The move affects the student body and could signal broader reform at the institution.
In St. Petersburg on March 15 reports say anti-Semitic agitation could bring lasting good for the race. The emperor, astonished by revelations from a Jewish delegation received March 7, is told to have been informed by Count Witte that many opponents create difficulties and even that he asked permission to resign the premiership. The emperor supposedly would not listen.
Salt Lake City dispatch says St John was arrested on Colorado requisition and, at 4 oclock, Justice Stovall ordered dismissal of the case. Defense attorney Miller was not notified. the hearing had been set for tomorrow afternoon and adjournment occurred without defense presence.
In Knoxville Penn March 1 a compromise ends the government suit against J W Fox and Knox County Sheriff bondsmen over the escape of Harvey Logan from jail in June 1904 while awaiting transfer to the Ohio penitentiary. Fox pays 28000 plus costs into court as settlement.
Special Dispatch Kalispell March 15 John Peterson a trusted employee of John O'Brien Lumber was held up this afternoon near Somers and robbed of 8000 in currency. The payroll money drawn from Kalispell bank to pay mills at Somers was in a two horse rig. Three men emerged from brush and seized the assets, while a third man guarded Peterson. Peterson radioed Kalispell then returned with the team. The John O'Brien mill payroll is normally much larger. the mill was closed much of last month. A $1000 reward each is offered by Mr. O'Brien. The robbers wore disguises but are thought to know the route.
Indianapolis March 15 The international executive board of the United Mine Workers of America approved the finding of President Mitchell in the ousting of Patrick Dolan from the presidency of district No 3 Western Pennsylvania and reports tomorrow will confirm the ousting and appointment of three board members to run district affairs until a general election fills the office.
W F Kyte of Spokane and associates submit a $2,009 certified check to Spokane treasurer to fund a special election on granting a gas plant franchise. If approved, the plant would operate by September.
Dayton reports C H White the last of a forgery gang that operated in Chicago Oman and St Louis confessed in Linke Ohio to printing checks identical to Kneis Steel company pay checks. He said the crew issued 30 and 5 dollar checks and split payments with bank and factory workers. White claimed about 65000 dollars in profits before fleeing Chicago.
On March 15 New York faced the season's first real blizzard. Powdery snow fell from early morning driven by northeast winds up to 40 mph. Five inches covered the city and nearby sectors by night, with moderate disruption to shipping and surface transit, as temperatures hovered around 27 degrees.
Lexington Kentucky reports a widespread layer of ice across the bluegrass region. Railways and interurban cars are badly impaired and livestock suffers as sleet and freezing rain persist from last night into today.
A March 15 snowstorm blankets eastern Pennsylvania with widespread conditions and severe impacts in many areas. The storm marks one of the winter season’s most intense events, disrupting travel and daily life across the region.
Frank Phisticator, Klondike millionaire who recently died in San Francisco, leaves all his fortune to his 12 year old son Frank. The will dated March 7, 1904, in Los Angeles was found in a safe on Eldorado creek, Dawson, after the safe was broken into in the presence of law officers. the son attends school at Portland, Oregon.
Lewistown March 15 A large sensational suit emerged as Mrs Maud Hedges wife of Dr Ralph S Hedges filed in district court for 25000 damages against Mrs Adolphide Belcher wife of a Lavina rancher alleging Belcher alienated her husband's affections. The complaint claims Belcher lavish gifts and charms drew the physician away from his family leaving three minors without support.
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