Its a disgrace to the state rebuke over Spriggs appointment
Governor Smith voices astonishment at Spriggs appointment of a convicted briber and declares the state’s governance a disgrace. The rebuke targets the lieutenant governor and highlights political fallout amid a controversial move perceived as dangerous and self serving. The piece frames the episode as a perilous gamble likely to backfire on supporters.
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Governor Smith Denounces Contemptible Trickery in Montana Senate Row
Ogden May 16 Governor Robert B. Smith arrived en route to Helena and denounced Clark's reappointment to the U S Senate as a contemptible trickery. He said Clark is a convicted perjurer and bribery case and urged Spriggs to resign and deny Clark a seat. Smith departed for the north tonight.
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Helena
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Senate
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Thomas Hinds
James Finlen
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
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Congress
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North
Western Montana Condemns Sprige Action Sparks Debate
Special Dispatch to the Montana Star from Missoula May 1 follows Western Montana residents largely condemning a move by Spriggs. George Basis of Missoula County calls the action unwarranted, noting Spriggs holds a large majority of Montana, while J M Dixon and Speaker Sue express opposition and say the appointment should not stand. Public sentiment crosses party lines.
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Rawalll County
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Governor’s sharp message to Spriggs rattles Helena
Dispatch from St Helena May 16 reports conflict over a governor’s message to Spriggs about Clark’s resignation. The exchange leaves Spriggs unsure whether to reappoint Clark as tensions rise in the capital.
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Montanans React to Spriggs Clark Seat Controversy
Montana citizens condemn Clark and Spriggs amid resignations and swift appointments. The report coverages discuss Clark's seat loss, Spriggs appointing Clark to fill the vacancy, and widespread calls for accountability. Public figures and counties express outrage, with debate over Montana's integrity and the senator’s conduct.
Nicaragua Canal Bill Report Stirs Senate Committee Debate
The Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals, via its chairman, issued a report opposing a Panama route. It cites estimates from the Panama Company and engineers, arguing the Nicaragua option would cost about 85 to 136 million dollars, with full completion at three levels seen as the basis. The panel notes the French work and hydography tied to the Chagres river, stressing the project’s practicability hinges on resolving key hydrographic questions. The committee urges waiting on both Nicaragua and Panama determinations.
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House Passes Red Cross Incorporation Bill in Uneven Session
Washington October session debris shows the House approving a Senate bill to incorporate the American National Red Cross. Discussion stalls Alaska code and DC appropriation debates drag on. Minority views on anti trust measures seek time to file recommendations. Alaska code reading delays push into committee of the whole. Contention over general leave to print and regulations persists as adjournment looms.
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Election tally threads through typographical union race
Indianapolis May 1. Members of International Typographical union vote for officers from state and territory including Indies and Hawai ian officers. Samuel Day and James Lynch contend for first vice president with Charles Hawkee and Samuel Leffingwell also named. Ballots counted at the Indianapolis office. final result expected in four to five days.
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Bribe Jailor and Tax Bonds Dominated Across Cities
A fragmented report details bribery accusations involving a jailor in Manila and corruption within prison administration. In the United States a court ruling denies taxation on rail bonds, affecting public finances. Lisbon and Lisbon-based reports discuss Delagea railway bonds as part of Portugal’s guarantees. Immigrant figures from New York report 5 583 arrivals via barge offices.
Clark Credentials in Senate Debate After Resignation
Washington May 18 The senate weighs Clark's credentials after his resignation amid debate over whether he was legally elected. A committee on privileges and elections will review the case with no immediate action expected, as members question the timing and validity of his seat and whether a vacancy began with the last congress or earlier. The dispute highlights political maneuvering and questions of ethics in Montana politics.
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Unparalleled Senate Crisis and Resignations In Montana
The Senate debates the fate of Senator Clark of Montana amid factional splits and committee indecision. Resignations and appointments provoke a tense political atmosphere, while legal challenges surface from the San Francisco mining dispute and a Seattle death shocks observers.
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