River and Harbor Bill Debate Reflects Mixed Views
Washington March 17 The House began consideration of the river and harbor bill with remarks from Mr Burton of Ohio and others. He argued the bill carries 4 million in actual appropriations and 36 million authorized, denied large city bias and noted a new five engineer board. The session included criticism of North Carolina's share, a call for sympathy to the Boers, disruptions from gallery spectators, and a personal-privilege dispute involving Mr Wachter. The House adjourned at 5 pm.
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Washington
House
Burton
Ohio
Bellamy
North Carolina
Foster
Ilinois
Cochran
Missouri
Congress
Republic
South Africa
Paul Kruger
South African Republic
Wachter
Maryland
Richardson
Tennessee
Wacher
Sultan Ahmed Deposed in Wadai Revolution
Tripoli report says Ahmed was deposed after the Wadai revolution and ensuing fighting. Mohammed Dudu, son of the former sultan Judef, has been proclaimed sultan in his stead.
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Tripoli
Wadai
Ahmed
Mohammed Dudu
Judef
Duel on a Bridge Sparks Bloody City River Clash
Sacramento March 17. There was a bloody duel today on the bridge spanning the Sacramento River between this city and Washington in Yolo county. Robert W. involved in the confrontation with injuries reported and details incomplete.
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Sacramento
Cal
Sacramento River
Washington
Yolo County
Robert W
Duel on bridge: Woods and Dodge in fatal pistol duel
Woods, a railroad blacksmith, and Van C. Dodge, a wood carver, met on a bridge and exchanged gunfire after a quarrel over Dodge's daughter. Dodge fired 10 shots, Woods returned five, Dodge was shot in the stomach and is expected to die, Woods wounded in the head and hip but not fatally.
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Woods
van C. Dodge
Dodge
Postmaster Coyne Charged With Political Dismissals
Charges filed with the civil service commission accuse Chicago Postmaster F. Coyne of political firings at the Chicago post office. W. W. Wittler alleges demotions and dismissals aimed at hurting Democrats and aiding Senator Mason’s reelection, with nine others dismissed for political reasons. Coyne denies misconduct, citing insubordination and lack of harmony. The commission will investigate.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
F. Bk. Coyne
Chicago
W. W. Wittler
Wittler
Postmaster Coyne
Mason
Coyne
They Will Not Come Back
In Quebec Colonel Gaynor and Captain Green refuse to return to the United States saying they will stay until forced. They met with counsel and indicated no plan to leave. Two American men at Chateau Frontenac are suspected as Washington secret service. The conspiracy case against Green and Gaynor was postponed to the May term due to their absence.
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Quebec
Gaynor
Associated Pross
Captain Green
United States
Savannah
Judge Speer
Chateau Frontenac
Secret Service
Washington
United States District Court
Green and Gaynor
Green
John F. Gaynor
DR. Kilmer & CO
Binghamton, N. Y
North Dakota
Puget Sound
South
Nature
Bright
Kilmer
Daily Standard
Anaconaa Daily Standard
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Clayton Denies Charge Over Mexican Stocks
Washington reports Secretary Hay received word from Powell Clayton the U S ambassador to Mexico that charges tying him to ownership of Mexican mining stock are false. The department notes no law forbids ambassadors from stocks or business abroad and that Clayton acted with approval or direction of the department in every step of the Mealy case.
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Washington
Hay
Powell Clayton
United States
Mexico
Department
Clayton
Suspected Wife Murder Arrests Husband in Kentucky
In Munsfordville and Louisville areas, Henry Wilkerson is jailed on murder charges after chemical analysis found three-fourths of a grain of strychnine in Mrs. Nannie Bell Wilkerson’s stomach. The couple, once quarrelling, were separated two years ago. the case stirs local prominence and authorities moved him to Bowling Green for safekeeping.
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Louisville
the Times
Munsfordville
Nannie Bell Wilkerson
Henry Wilkerson
Goodman
Wilkerson
Bowling Green
Country Place Burned Near Long Branch
Normahurst the country place of the late Norman L. Munroe near Long Branch burned last night. The building valued at 50000 dollars. It is believed to have been robbed. The late Vice President Hobart occupied the cottage in 1899 and President McKinley visited in August.
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New York
Normahurst
Norman L. Munroe
Long Branch
Hobart
McKinley
Campbell-Bannerman Moves Probe Into South African War
London reports Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman moves a select committee to probe the full commercial history of the South African war. He seeks inquiry into remounts meat forage and freight contracts, while War Secretary Brodrick defends timing and necessity of oversight.
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London
House of Commons
Henry Campbell- Bannerman
Brodrick
South Africa
War Office
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Drowning Toll in Sea Rescue at Wardena Barge
Seven Monomoy life saving crew members including Captain Marshall Eldridge drown while attempting to aid the distressed barge Wardena off Chatham Maes. Surfman Ellis survived after aiding five Wardena crew. Captain Elmer Mayo aided others. Two dozen perished overall in the capsize and wreckage.
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Chatham
Maes
Monomoye
Wardena
Ellis
Marshall Eldridge
South Chatham
Edgar Small
Harwich
Elijah Kindrick
Osborn Chase
Valentine
Filis
Monomoye = Point
Elmer Mayo
Fitzpatrick
Mayo
William H. Mack
Cleveland
Ohio
Bozeman District Methodist Conference Notes
Livingston special reports the Bozeman district Methodist Episcopal conference begins Monday in Livingston with speakers including J W Morris and A H Henry. County assessor Daniels notes higher Park county valuations due to new improvements and NP shops work. Train officials promote from firemen to engineers. 13 trainees pass the courses. Edward Bennett dies at 69 after ill health. services set at Clyde Park. Masons plan remodeling of the Masonic temple and Boardman property opera house site changes. Mrs. Thomas Wright dies of blood poisoning on Shields River. funeral at Methodist church. Ernest Hockinbeamer leaves for Glen Dive to buy Nichols barber shop. Edwin Love arrested for theft at Springdale.
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Standard
Livingston
Bozeman District
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Morris
D. D
J. F Dunlop
L. H. Mickel
E. Smith
E. Miller
Miss Hartman
L. M. Jones
Thomas Selen
J. E. Farnum
P. F. Blake
William E. Snyder
FE. H. Fisher
J. G. Clark
A. G. Beal
W. W. Howard
W. BE. Hassler
W. D. Kemmis
J. M. Tull
J. L. Guiler
A. H. Henry
Henry
First Methodist Church
Salt Lake City
Daniels
Park County
Northern Pacific
Boyle
McLeod
Clarkson
James Vincent
William Craft
William Moriarity
Robert Hazen
Edward Hand
Ernest Jones
Clem Schubert
Frank Crusoe
Jery Laduke
Mike Berg
Eugene Labonta
Edward Frischke
George Garver
Yellowstone
Edward Bennett
St. Luke's Hospital
Masonic Temple
Boardman
Masons
Billy Miles & Bros
D. J. Kennelly
Albemarle Hotel
Mr. Kennelly
Thomas Wright
Shields River
Methodist
Ed Wright
J. W. Patton
Ernest Hockinbeamer
A. van Brocklin
Glendive
Nicols
Edwin Love
Springdale
Mendenhail
Local court actions and civic notices in Livingston area
Judge Bender jailed a defendant for 30 days after a guilty plea. Divorce case filed by Henry Schmidt against Cora Schmidt on grounds of willful desertion. W C Smith appointed civil engineer for Northern Pacific with Livingston offices. J W Van Doren named school trustee for district 4 by county superintendent Colvin. Adolph Hageman of Denver visits Jardine to review Bear Gulch mining prospects for a syndicate. Reese Davis of the Western Federation of Labor visited, branch chartered with 40 members and officers elected. Adventist church trustees deed Eldora Hall lot 7 and part of lot 6 for 500. Episcopal Ladies Guild to host annual Easter sale and supper on April 8.
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Bender
Henry Schmidt
Cora Schmidt
W. C. Smith
Misouri River
Butte
Helena
Livingston
Masonic Temple
Reese Davis
Western Federation of Labor
W. J. Hopwood
Charles Newman
FE. L. Watford
M. J Walsh
C. H. Pennicott
M. L. Smith
Smith C. Johnson
Nels R Thace
John Byard
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Ekldora Hall
Ladies’ Guild of
The
Episcopal Church
Return to show cause due in 48 hours on Minnie Healey case
Helena dispatch reports Judge EE W Harney must file an additional answer to the writ of mandate within 48 hours showing the order sequence on the motion for a new trial in the Minnie Healey matter. The Montana Supreme Court ordered an amended return to clarify whether the 1902 ruling denying the motion followed or preceded the striking of affidavits.
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Standard
Helena
EE. W. Harney
Supreme Court
Minnie Healey
Finlen
A. J. Shores
L. C. Evans
Harney
Shores
Brantly
Mr. Shores
Heinze
Attempt to Kill Minister in New Jersey Church
An Italian anarchist likely attacked Rev. Mr Houst of a German Lutheran church in Elizabeth New Jersey. He was knocked down on his porch, gagged, and stabbed in the chest, with a serious head concussion from a blow. no suspects are identified. The minister had denounced anarchists after McKinley’s assassination and had received threats linked to his son’s disappearance.
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Houst
Salisbury Defends Government Over Martial Law Debate
London reports the premier Lord Salisbury defending the government in the house against Earl Spencer's motion for details on martial law in Cape Colony. Liberal peers criticized the measure as overreaching while Salisbury argued it was needed to defeat the king's enemies and noted armed resistance justifying actions in South Africa.
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London
Lord Salisbury
House of Jords
Earl Spencer
Cape Colony
Lord Colridge
South Africa
Marconi to establish wireless station in Canada Cape Breton
Ottawa reports a contract between the Dominion government and William Marconi for a high power wireless telegraph station at Cape Breton. The contract will be signed in a few days and Mr Marconi will travel to select a site. Wireless communication expected with Great Britain by early next June.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion
William Marconi
Cape Breton
Massive South Africa horse contract seals 12000 herd deal
Horses for South Africa at the South St. Joe market close a major order for 12,000 animals to be delivered 500 monthly over 24 months. Most will serve the British army in South Africa.
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St. Joseph, Mo
South St. Joe
South Africa
One Boy Killed in Creston Gambling Quarrel
In Creston Iowa on March 17 a gambling quarrel left John Jackson with a dangerous knife wound across his face and John Robinson with a bullet wound in his left hip. A stray bullet from Robinsons gun killed Ollie Ohlschater, a newsboy not involved in the dispute.
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Creston
Iowa
John Jackson
John Robinson
Robinson
Ollie Ohlschater
Fire Claims Two Children in Empire City
In Empire City Galena Kan two children died when a fire swept through the houses while their mothers were away. The victims were John Allen a four month old baby and a one year old child of Frank Weatherby.
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Galena
Kan
Empire City
John Allen
Frank Weatherby
Four Men Drown Crossing Illinois River at Midnight
At Spring Valley Illinois on March 17 Barney Bacti Vincent Taro William Lingi and Ernest Cito tried to cross the Illinois river in a skiff. The boat capsized in mid stream and all but Cito were drowned.
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Spring Valley
Ill
Barney Bacti
Vincent Taro
Wiliam Lingi
Ernest Cito
Illinois River
Cito
Great Falls Notes Tells of Local Tests and Legal Moves
A chemical wagon test near Great Falls Fire Department station satisfied officials. May E Sherman sues for divorce from John Sherman citing cruelty and desertion. A lawyers versus clergy debating contest is set for April 3 at Grand Theater. Louis Richardson of Little Chicago fined $10 for saloon row assault on William Cunningham. Two new scarlet fever cases reported. one to J T Lynes at 710 Fifth Ave and one to Ed Scallon at 509 First Ave SW. E W McKinnon to become Montana Central chief dispatcher succeeding E E Lille. Bell Telephone plans line from Great Falls to Benton with 40 instruments and an exchange by May 1.
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Standard
Great Falls
May E. Sherman
Cascade
John Sherman
Grand Theater
Louis Richardson
Chicago
William Cunningham
J. T. Lynes
Fifth Avenue
Ed Scallon
First Avenue
E. W. McKinnon
Havre
Montana Central
E. E. Lille
Somme
Motion for New Trial Hearing Date Set
Affidavits on motion for a new trial. Ordered that this cause be heard on Wednesday, March 19, 1902 at 2 o'clock. It is forth, ordered that the clerk forthwith served upon the defendants a copy hereof.
Seattle tennis champ to meet local thunder in Great Falls
Frank C. Newton of Seattle, hailed as the state champion, is in Great Falls and has arranged a match with Roy Matteson, the local champion, this week. Stations will also be set up at Flowerree and Portage.
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Benton
Flowerree
Portage
Frank C. Newton
Seattle
Washington
Great Falls
Roy Matteson
Charivari Causes Trouble Near Melville Rancher Arrested
Job Gugler a Melville area rancher was arrested on a warrant sworn by John Blake after a dispute over a charivari held soon after Gugler’s marriage Blake denied knowledge of the affair but offered to identify the man at Skilman’s livery barn Gugler says Blake reached for a pistol and he drew his own on him Gugler is out on bond and due for examination tomorrow.
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The
Standard
Job Gugler
Melville
John Blake
Gugler
Blake
Skilman
Bond
Olvia Cole Seeks Letters of Administration for Estate
Mrs. Olvia J. Cole applied to the district court for letters of administration over her deceased husband's estate. She reports personal property not exceeding 5100, including 100 wages due and about 5000 advanced to his mother in Jersey City, with a hearing set for March 29.
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Standard
Helena
Olvia J. Cole
District Court
Ellen Cole
Jersey City
N. J
City Committees Set to Fix Primary Dates
Helena March 17 The republican city central committee will meet Wednesday evening to fix the date for the primaries and the city convention. The democratic committee will also meet in a few days for the same purpose.
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The
Standard
Helena
Republican City Central Committee
Democratic Committee
Democratic Nominees Named in Tacoma Convention
The Tacoma Democratic city convention nominated for mayor Frank B. Cole, for treasurer George H. McGeer, and for controller Frank L. Wall.
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Tacoma, Wash
Frank B. Cole
George H. McGeer
Frank L. Wall
Treasury Statement Shows Cash Balance in U S Treasury
Washington report dated March 17 notes cash balance at 175,609,113 dollars with gold holdings recorded. The brief financial bulletin lists Federal funds and reserves reflecting the day’s treasury position.
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Washington
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