Clark executes a little cat-hop in Montana politics
Helena May 15 1900 Clark resigns from the US Senate triggering Spriggs acting governor to appoint his chosen successor amid pressure from Clark loyalists and Montana boodlers. C W Clark delivers resignation letter, Spriggs signs appointment drafting Clark to the Senate as rumors of schemes swirl.
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Helena
Clark
United States Senate
Smith
A. E. Spriggs
Senate
Spriggs
Standard
Washington
Leutenant
Montana
W. A. Clark
C. W. Clark
Associated Press
Senate of the
United States
Iit
The Trick Won't Work Says Chandler
The Senate debate over Mr. Clark's appointment by the Montana lieutenant governor drew varied opinions. Senators Chandler Frye and others weighed whether the vacancy already existed or if the governor could still appoint. Chairmen suggested the outcome hinges on whether Clark presents credentials and is sworn in.
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Washington
Clark
Montana
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
McComas, Caffery and Jones
Arkansas
Senate
Frye
Indignation in Washington over Spriggs Clark vacancy plan
Special Dispatch reports in Washington May 15 that Lieutenant Governor Spriggs appointed Clark to fill a vacancy created by Spriggs own resignation. The move, described as a gross betrayal, faces Senate opposition and raises questions about Clark's entitlement and Governor Smith’s authority upon return.
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Standard
Washington
Spriggs
Clark
Senate
Smith
United States Senate
Elections Committee
Clark resignation and Spriggs appointment trigger new vacancy
The text notes that after Clark resigns and Spriggs is appointed the vacancy will reoccur and be filled by the governor. It mentions indignant elections committee members criticizing Clark's evasion and the bitter assault he made on the committee that day.
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Clark
Spriggs
Standard
Clark Accepts Montana Senate Appointment in May Telegrams
Helena telegram from Acting Governor Spriggs announces W A Clark appointment to Montana's U S Senate vacancy. Clark replies accepting, pledging to discharge duties in the interests of all Montanans. Date: May 15. Location: Washington and Helena.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senator Clark
Helena
Mont
W. A. Clark
Washington, D. C
Montana
Senate of the United States
A. K. Spriggs
Clark
Spriggs
Honaa
United States Senate
Clark's Oration Sculpts Senate Debate On Privilege Claim
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Senator Clark taking the floor in a high privilege dispute. He assails the privileges committee report as unfair and unjudicial, alleging irrelevant and perjured evidence and a biased conclusion. He revisits the Daly and Woods episodes and defends his past campaigns while lamenting his defeat.
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The
Standard
Washington
Clark
Senate
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Faulkner
Foster
Daly
Anaconda Company
Congress
Carter
McLaughlin
Bickford
Whiteside
Wellcome
George McGrath
House of Congress
McGrath
Elections Committee
Two vote margin flags Lewis and Clark Republican plank
The Lewis and Clark county Republican convention in Helena barely backed a party plank opposing Democrats who voted for a U S senator, with 56 yes and 38 no. Colonel Sanders led recorded votes amid clashes over Miller for national committeeman and adopted the unit rule, as delegates debated fidelity and treachery within the party.
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Standard
Helena
Lewis and Clarke County
Butte
United States
Sanders
Clark
Thomas Bh. Miller
Montana
Miller
Garr
Whiteside
Kalispell
Milier
Gait
Wormwood
Edward Horsky
W. F. Sanders
W. R. Logan
T. Power
A. J. Fisk
John Milch
George Hanson
C. C. Newman
T. P. Bowman
Carl Kleinechmidt, Jr
T. B. Miller
A. R. Gates
Harry Child
BH. Carpenter
Fred Benson
Charles Reisenrath
Henry Meyer
Charles Gierer
Marysville
J. A. Carbis
M. Hendricks
Fast Helena
J. D. Hays
Max Jacobs
Dearborn
W. C. Gillette
Kessler
Yeager
Silver
Mores Root
FE. D. Weed
E. C. Russel
Resolution Committee
McKinley
Carter
Cory
Mr. Russel
Lewis and Clark County
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Col War at County Convention Ends Loudly
The convention debated a motion to back T. B. Miller for national committeeman. A heated clash saw 36 ayes to 38 nays as the tally to table failed 24 to 32, with Col. in dispute over Miller and Clark matter.
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Kk. D. Weed
T. B. Miller
Miller
Clark
Meagher county Republicans select delegates in White Sulphur Springs
In White Sulphur Springs Meagher county Republicans met in a courthouse convention selecting D. E. Folsom Max Waterman George F. Harmon N. Godfrey M. T. Grande H. Marshall E. M. Edward Len Lewis L Hightman and P D Grague to the state convention at Butte May 17. They endorsed McKinley and urged voting for D. J. Folsom as a national delegate. A resolution denounced 11 Republicans for backing a Democratic senator and praised the four loyal party members.
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White Sulphur Springs
Mont
Meagher County
Court House
Butte
D. E. Folsom
Max Waterman
George F. Harmon
N. Godfrey
M. T. Grande
H. Marshall
E. M. Edward
Len Lewis
L. Hightman
PD. Grague
Missouri Republicans at St. Louis convention
Kansas City May 15. The Republican state convention completed temporary organization and formed committees. A heated afternoon followed over inviting Webster Davis to speak, with Major Warner withdrawing from delegate-at-large contention. Edward A. Rossiter served as temporary chairman and adjournment was taken at 5 oclock after a long wrangle and a closing speech by A W Brewster.
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Kansas City
Mession
Webster Davis
William Warner
Edward A. Rossiter
St. Louis
Roseler
Major Warner
Dwyer
J. H. Flannigan
Davis
Mr. Davis
A. W. Brewster
St. Joseph
Train Plunge From Bridge Injures Eight On Seattle Route
A loaded logging train crossing the Raging river bridge between Preston and Falls City on the Seattle & International railway collapsed, sending eight cars engine and caboose into the canyon. Injured include Engineer William J. Parr Brakemen F E A Smith and P D Graham Fireman J Marion and others. The 853 foot bridge had been recently inspected as safe. The hospital report said Farr and Smith are most seriously hurt but not expected to die.
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Seattle
Wash
Seattle & International Railway
Preton
Falls City
William J. Parr
A. Smith
Graham
J. Marion
Providence Hospital
Farr
Smith
Preacher’s Wife Eloped With Notorious Crook
Spokane report says Rev J Brackenberg arrived with Yakima county sheriff to arrest his wife who eloped with a man posing as Fred Dingle. The suspect, a Beatle gallery likeness named Wilson alias George Brown, is charged with adultery and connected to a prior citizen robbery. The couple were jailed, the wife fainted upon confrontation.
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J. Brackenberg
Methodist
Pressey
Wash
Yakima County
Fred Dingle
Dingle
Wilson
George Brown
Rogues
Beattle
Brackenberg
Nightly Cold War Fronts Signal Uncertain End Date
London reports amid Mafeking siege that food will last to June 10 as Colonel Baden-Powell resists Boer attacks. Dispatches describe British advances, Boer holds near Kroonstad and Harrismith, and a cautious view that final victory remains distant with British plans to drive Boers from Natal.
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Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Snyman
Associated Press
Horse Guards
F. J. Paike
Transvaal
Blaauwaschdorf Pass
Heilbron Road
Kroonstad
Valech River
Ling
Transvaal Artillery
Berenigen
Vaal
Botha
Limmer
Kruger
Hin
Rundle
Free State
Steyn
Lisbon
Delagoa Bay
Senhor Joaquin Mechado
Fiebon
New York
Daily Chronic
the Times
Desperate Fight at Mafeking Reported Favoring British
A Daily Mail dispatch from Laurence Marquez dated Tuesday reports a desperate fight at Mafeking on Saturday. The wording indicates the engagement ended in favor of the British forces.
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Mafeking
London
Te Daily Mai
Laurence Marquez
Gar
London Lady Sarah’s May Mafeking breakfast dispatch
Lady Sarah wires sister Lady Georgiana Curzon from Mafeking on May 3 describing a breakfast of horse sausages and lunch of minced mule and curried locusts. She signs off with Ass well.
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London
Sarah
Georgiana Curzon
Mafeking
Kalispell Welcomes Lieutenant McIntyre Home
Kalispell and Flathead county greet Lt. L. J. McIntyre of Company H First Montana volunteers returning from the Philippines with a 3000 strong crowd. Bonfires cannons band and a West hotel reception mark the homecoming amid speeches and thanks. An unknown man was killed in railroad yards by a moving train.
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Kalispell
McIntyre
Standard
L. J. McIintyre
Company H
Montana Volnteers
Philippines
Flathead County
HL Company
West Hotel
Butte
Baseball yesterday ends under darkness in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati Ohio yesterday a tense finish left no decisive hit. Steinfeldt hit a three base hit in the 12th with one out, Orth sent Irwin and Crawford to bat for Pettz, Wood struck out, and Barrett’s fly ball ended the game. Scott dominated the visitors with strikeouts as darkness ended the contest.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Steinfeldt
Orth
Irwin
Crawford
Pettz
Wood
Barrett
Scott
Delahanty
Delan
Lajoie
Chicago and New York Rivalry in a Rainy May Game
The Chicago team fell behind but tied the game with four straight hits from New York players as Seymour struggled. Van Haltren finally took the plate for New York, his first time in two years. Attendance and scores noted, with Taylor Nichols Seymour Van Haltren Bowerman listed in the batteries.
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Chicago
R. Chicaee
New York
Taylor and Nichols
Seymoury
van Haltres
Bowerman
Day
Brooklyn Beats St. Louis in Seven-Run Game
Brooklyn outplayed St. Louis at every point as errors costly in the seventh. Attendance listed as 10. Score Brooklyns ousts St. Louis with Budham Criger McGuire umpire Ilurst.
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Brooklye
Louis
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Batteries
Budham and
Criger
McGuire
Ilurst
Pittsburg Defeated as Sixth Inning Errors Decide Game
Pittsburg fell to Boston as a sixth inning barrage of errors and misplays handed the win. Attendance around 2,500. Pitching by Tannehill and Betriever aided by W Clarke. Umpire Kanalie presided.
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Pittsburg
Pitstinger
Errora
Hile
Pittsbure
Boston
Tannehill
Betriever
Finger
W. Clarke
Kanalie
Democratic Convention Called for Missoula Primary
A Democratic central committee meeting announced a county convention set for a date before the Butte gathering. Primaries will be held Saturday with 9% delegates allocated based on the vote for Connor Campbell.
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Missoula
Butte
Conor Campbell
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