Assault on the Nation Senate debates protecting the president
The senate considered a bill to protect the president including whether assaults on the president as a person or as official should be punished. Senators Spooner Hoar Teller Bailey debated constitutional questions and the scope of government authority, with Culberson proposing a death penalty for assassination and threats against foreign sovereigns.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Spooner
Wisconsin
Hoar
Teller
Colorado
Bailey
Texas
Bacon
Edward III
England
Congress
McKinley
Culberson
Georgia
Hill
New York
House
Judiciary Committee
Executive Session Adjourned Shortly After Meeting
A brief executive session was held and adjourned a few minutes later. No further actions or announcements followed the session.
Marriage Before Prison in Great Falls
Fred Pyle fled arrest by marrying Nellie Williams in a ceremony conducted by Justice Race. Deputy County Attorney Madden and Under Sheriff Fitzgerald witnessed the match after Miss Williams accused Pyle of a five month relationship. Pyle, 26, agreed to wed immediately rather than face jail, choosing matrimony over April Fools' Day confinement.
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Standard
Great Falls
Fred Pyle
Nellie Williams
Justice Race
Madeen
Fitzgerald
Miss Williams
Pyle
Emerson
Madden
Laker City and Snake River Railroad Incorporation Filed
Articles of incorporation for the Laker City & Snake River railroad were filed in Baker County. Principals include William Pollman L Crabil John Waterman John Schmitz C M Sage O L Miller P Basche B A Heilner W J Patterson C L Palmer George Stoddard R D Carter and Edward S Farrow of New York. The move follows Farrow’s inspection of the North West railroad franchises and Seven Devils mines, with filings made per New York directions.
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Baker City
Ore
Laker City & Snake River Railroad
William Pollman
L. Crabill
John Waterman
John Schmitz
C. M. Sage
O. L. Miller
P. Basche
A. Heilner
W. J. Patterson
L. Palmer
George Stoddard
R. D. Carter
Edward
Wolcott Slated as Hitchcock Successor Rumor
The Washington Post reports it is understood ex Senator Wolcott of Colorado is being considered by the president as a possible successor to Secretary Hitchcock who is expected to retire. Wolcott was once seriously considered for the interior post and would accept the honor. The death of Hitchcock’s brother yesterday renews circulation of the retirement rumor while Hitchcock manages his brother’s estate.
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Washington
Wolcott
Colorado
Hitchcock
McKinley
Missouri
Great Falls Notes Show Local Deaths and Civic Meeting
A series of brief notices reported a 4 month old child burial with casket sent to Monaren, a private funeral for a 3 year old child, and a diphtheria scarlet fever case linked death of the 65 year old farmer Mr Fosbrook in Boston. A Belt couple Joseph Zemanek and Mary Pachan received a marriage license. An infant died at home in Little Milwaukee with funeral at Calvary cemetery. Cascade county farmers plan a 2 pm April 1 meeting in the Dunn block to organize an institute committee and address business.
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Great Falls
Monaren
Lewis Pfaffenbach
Hocking
Nethart
John S. Kelly
P. L. Fosbrook
Boston
Joseph Zemanek
Mary Pachan
Belt
Sebastian Dalgar
Milwaukee
Calvary Cemetery
Cascade County
Dunn Block
Extradition Edge in Flight Case of Gaynor and Green
U S officers conclude Gaynor and Green can be pursued under the extradition treaty. A prolonged Canadian court fight is anticipated before the fugitives are returned from Savannah to Canada.
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Washington
Gaynor
Green
Savannah
Canada
Otis portrays Aguinaldo as duplicitous leader in Manila era
Gen Otis testifies before a senate committee detailing Aguinaldo's cabinet’s visit to Manila in 1898, disputing blockhouse grants, and recounting the Iloilo capture. He accuses Aguinaldo of planning to drive both Spaniards and Americans from the Philippines while praising his honesty in money matters but condemning his duplicity.
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Washington
General Otis
Senate Committee
Manila
Otis
Aguinaldo
General Merritt
Iloilo
Rica
United States
Rawlins
Spain
Carmack
Luzon
Admiral Dewey
Mabini
McComas
Congress
China
Philippines
Patterson
Hongkong
Nebraska Regiment
Senator Patterson
Otis—Tney
Indep
Fire on Hoboken pier leaves unknown number dead
Reports confirm a deadly blaze aboard the Phoenix line pier in Hoboken after a ship unloading incident. Fireman Thomas Cooney drowned, Patrick Hussey died from burns, and others were injured. rumors of cartridges for the Boers sparked questions, though officials denied munitions on board.
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New York
Phoenix Line
Hoboken
Thomas Cooney
David A. Boody
Patrick Hussey
Scott
Helfer
Hussey
St. Mary's Hospital
Phoenix
South Africa
Antwerp
Curly Adams Found Dead in Judge Hotel
Neihart March 19 J L Adams known as Curly Adams prominent Northern Montana mining man, found dead in his room at the Judge hotel after heavy drinking. Death caused by heart failure produced by over drinking. funeral to be held by the A O U W with services.
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The
Standard
Neihart
J. L. Adams
Montana
Cirly” Adams
Judge Hotel
Adams
Maiden
Republicans to Gather for Primary Date Meeting
Great Falls republicans plan a Saturday night meeting at Chairman J. W. Freeman's office to fix primary and city convention dates. Aldermen A. J. Sullivan and Frank Scotten seek renomination, with George W. H. Schaver likely to win in the Second ward. Hank Sparling will not run for alderman under any circumstances. The Democratic and Populist committees schedule their own meetings to decide candidates and dates.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
J. W. Freeman
Republican City Central Committee
A. J. Sullivan
Frank Scotten
George W. H. Schaver
James H. Fairchild Dies at 85 Longtime Oberlin Leader
James H. Fairchild longtime president of Oberlin College died tonight in Oberlin Ohio aged 85. He served the college in various roles for 63 years shaping its growth and direction.
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Oberlin
Ohio
James H. Fairchild
Oberlin College
Edward Green Dies at Bellows Falls Husband of Hetty Green
Edward Green husband of Hetty Green the richest woman in America died at his Bellows Falls home after a long illness of complications. He had been ill for a long time and his death was reported from Bellows Falls Vermont on March 19.
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Bellows Falls
Edward Green
Hetty Green
America
After-effects of La Grippe Excerpt Endorses Peruna
Esteemed Omaha figure J R Guill writes to Peruna praising its cure for grip and after-effects. The piece lists endorsements from congressmen Floward Howard White and others, urges early use of Peruna and directs readers to Dr Hartman for free advice and a health book.
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Alabama
M. W. Howard
Hartman
Peruna
Peruna Medicine Company
Columbus
Ohio
Lou Ketsham
Bass Avenue
Memphis
Tenn
Miss Lou Ketchum
Mitchell Advises Caution as Latimer Strike Delegates Convene
Shamokin Pa March 19 delegates at the miners convention weigh whether operator notices to continue current conditions are accepted or rejected. President Mitchell urges caution. district No 1 chief Nicols says coal must be weighed and the men will fight if needed. A scale committee is formed and executive sessions consider conference refusals from operators.
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Shamokin
Minera
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mitchell
Nicols
Latimer
Firemen's Union
Indianapolis
Hazleton
New York
Kk. B. Thomas
Erie Railway
Evans denies Roosevelt interior secretary rumor
Washington dispatch reports Birmingham telegram claiming Chattanooga agents said Henry Clay Evans would become secretary of the interior. Commissioner Evans says there is no foundation for the report and asks the Associated Press to deny it.
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Washington
Evans
Birmingham
Ala
Chattanooga
Tenn
Henry Clay Evans
Roosevelt
Interior
Associated Press
Postmaster Nominations Include Montana Billings Choice
The president sent to the senate nominations for postmasters including Lewis F. Babcock of Billings Montana and Ellsworth D. Scheble of Wenatchee Washington on March 19.
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Washington
Senate
Montana
Lewis F. Babcock
Billings
Ellsworth D. Scheble
Wenatchee
To Enlarge the Park Yellowstone Bill Sent to Senate
The interior secretary sent a draft bill to the Senate proposing enlargement of Yellowstone park. He argues the extension is necessary to protect game within the park boundaries.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Senate
Yellowstone Park
Fire destroys two blocks. robbery claim denied
A Marissa report says last night’s blaze leveled two city blocks causing about 80000 dollars in damage with little insurance. The claim that a safe in the Commercial hotel was blown open and robbed is denied. the fire’s cause remains unknown.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Marissa
Funston Gets Department Assignment Amid MacArthur Directive
Washington March 19 Major General MacArthur assigns Major General Funston to a department under direct presidential direction. The act follows ongoing reorganization of the armed forces and positions Funston for a key command role.
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Washington
MacArthur
Army Department Reassignments Take Effect This Month
General Frederick Funston moves to command the Department of Colorado in Denver while Brigadier General William A Kobbe takes over the Department of Dakota at St Paul. Headquarters changes set to take effect on the 25th instant.
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Mand
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Frederick Funston
Denver
William A. Kobbe
St. Paul
Huntington Estate Valued At About 28 Million
The Collis P Huntington estate in New York is being inventoried by tax appraisers with executors Charles R Tweed and Isaac W Gales. Preliminary figures place the total at roughly 28 to 29 million dollars with about 800 thousand in transfer taxes. The real estate appraisal will come later as creditors claims and notes are reviewed, many relating to friends of Huntington.
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New York
the Tribune
Collis P. Huntington
Charles R. Tweed
Isaac W. Gales
Huntington
Ben
Marquis of Dufferin Will Probated in London Estate Valued
The will of the late Marquis of Dufferin who died February 12 was probated today in London. The estate is valued at £108,548.
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London
Marquis of Dufferin
Soo Line Breaks North Dakota Snow Blockade
The Soo line became the first transcontinental railroad to clear the North Dakota snow blockade and reach St. Paul. A belated train finally arrived as tracks opened late yesterday and just before daylight.
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St. Paul
Soo Line
North Dakota
Soo
Manitoba Branch Open After Storm Blockade Drops
Winnipeg reports the Manitoba branch railways have been reopened after a weather blockade. A. L. Davis of Boston died from exposure in the recent blizzard, as relief and rescue operations continue.
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Winnipeg
Man
Manitoba
A. L. Davis
Boston
Missing cattleman John Delaney sought after blizzard death
Searchers scoured the country for John Delaney a wealthy cattleman from the Dakotas and Minnesota missing since a blizzard swept the region his horse was found frozen to death officials report a perilous disappearance amid severe winter weather.
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Park River
N. D
John Delaney
Minnesota
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