Dreyfus Case Debate Sparks Mixed Political Show of Support
In Paris on May 22 the Dreyfus affair touched off a heated session as M Waldeck Rousseau defended the government before a crowded Senate and Deputies. He praised reform measures and pledged laws on education taxation and pensions while signaling a possible exit if no majority formed. Socialists radicals and many moderates applauded the defense despite challenges from M de Cassagnac and Ribot.
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Paris
Senate
M. Falleries
France
Chamber of Deputies
Chamber
Des Chanel
M. Cousey
Paul de Cassagnac
M. de Cassagnac
M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Dreyfus
M. Reinach
M. Ribot
M. Waldeck-Rouusseau
Few Kings Dead Yet Shape Alaska Civil Bill Debate
The U S House spent the day on the Alaska civil government bill with slow progress. A senate land reserve in Hawaii for cemetery use drew remarks about camouflaged annexation while amendments to reduce Alaska judges failed. A Manila library provision was struck and an invitation to Paris was read as the session adjourned.
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Washington
House
Senate
Hawaii
Knox
Massachusetts
Islands
United States
Wheeler
Kentucky
Alaska
Manila
Interparliamentary Union
Paris
Deaths in the Philippines list MacArthur casualties
Washington reports General MacArthur’s latest casualty list from Manila dated May 21 includes numerous names and causes of death ranging from combat to illness and accidents across multiple infantry units such as the 37th and 46th regiments, the 4th infantry and cavalry, with entries like Ray C. Perkins J. T. Hackett Edward Flood J. T. Hackett and others, plus mentions of typhoid fever appendicitis and pneumonia.
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Washington
General
William W. Farnham
William W. Crowell
George Roddin
Heard Templin
Scott I. Larson
Frederick W. Franz
Harrison Dirks
Isaac H. Hoskins
Edward Bastian
Lee Shepherd
Robert F. Floyd
James “. Moran
49Th
Erekine H. Dorman
Battery KE
6Th Artillery
Charles Sweeney
Hearst Urges July Fourth Meetups for Democratic Clubs
President Hearst, newly elected head of the National Association of Democratic clubs, outlines plans to move headquarters to New York while keeping offices in Washington and Chicago. He calls for all clubs to unite in the year’s political battle and to assemble on the Fourth of July to celebrate independence and receive news from the national convention, with banquets planned in some cities.
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New York
William R. Hearst
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Washington
Branca
Chicago
National Committee
Congressional Campaign Committee
United States
Federation of Miners Convenes in Denver Next Year
The Western Federation of Miners and the Western Labor Union agreed to hold their conventions in Denver next year. The ritual committee reported many changes in secret work and a motion to form state arbitration boards was adopted. The union backed the Clerks union in Butte and opposed a national miners alliance. Resolutions urged strict enforcement of Chinese exclusion and extended to Mongolian and Malayan peoples. Leaders denounced President McKinley and state officials over the Coeur d'Alene troubles and a long principles declaration was adopted.
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Denver
Colo
Mary
Western Federation of Miners
Western Labor Union
Butte
Hennessy
McKinley
Merriam
Brennenberg
Idaho
Smith
Montana
Cour d'Alene
Federation
Garonne Carries Fortunes Seekers to Cape Nome
Six hundred more fortune seekers sail from Beattle Washington tonight aboard the steamship Garonne. The ship shifts from British to American flag as a government transport and reduces freight to make room for passengers heading to the gold fields. Among the travelers is A G McBride, United States commissioner elect for the Cape York district, who will transfer to a local steamer at Cape Nome for his new post.
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Cape York District
Cape Nome
Spooner Defends Philippines Policy in Senate Debate
In Washington on May 22 Senator Spooner Wisconsin spoke for a bill to place all governing powers in the president after insurrection in the Philippines is suppressed. He argued the United States must maintain its honor and protect inhabitants, denying any imperial motive. The session also saw credentials for Senator Clark Montana presented and laid on the table, plus notices on South African envoys and war department publications.
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Washington
Senate
Spooner
Wisconsin
Philippines
Islands
Congress
Carter
Montana
Clark
Wellington
Platt
New York
Gallinger
Mr. Alien
South African Republic
Orange Free State
Mr. Kenney
Delaware
Secretary of War
Allen
Committee On
Grand Junction
Colo
Uns
United States
Egald Islands
Philippine Archipelago
Mr. Spooner
Spain
Manila
War Department
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Mr. Pettigrew
Aguinaldo
South Dakota
Otis
Philippine
Tillman
Philippine Republic
Us 9
O of Dewey
Hong Kong
Paris
Spriggs
Plague scare disproved as California boards ease inoculation stance
San Francisco health officials report no new bubonic plague cases and say the disease is stamped out. The Chinese six companies and city attorneys draft a Chinatown notice promising voluntary inoculation, with house to house canvassing to root out hidden cases. Federal authorities continue inoculations for travelers, though actions may pause amid calm in the city.
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San Francisco
State Board of Health
California
Call
The
Chronicle This
Board of Health
Chinatown
Farewell to Montana Judge Hunt as he goes to Porto Rico
William H. Hunt, longtime Montana Supreme Court figure, resigns to become secretary to the Porto Rico government. The Helena bar hosts a nearly two hour farewell at the Grandon hotel with tributes from Col. Wilbur F. Sanders N. W. McConnell and Judge Hunt’s successor R. Lee Ward.
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Helena
William H. Hunt
Supreme Bench of
Montana
Porto Rico
Grandon Hotel
Juriat
Washington
J. A. Walsh
Nolan
Supreme Court
First Judicial District
State of
Supreme Court of Montana
Hunt
J. Walsh
W. FL Sanders
R. Lee Word
Judge Hunt
Col
Wilbur F. Sandera
N. W. McConnell
Rn. Lee Ward
Supreme Bench
Brantly
Bar
Territory of
Commonwealth
Porto Rico appointments on agenda at Washington cabinet
The May 2 cabinet meeting focused on Porto Rico governance with a council of five natives and six Americans. Governor Allen provided the five Puerto Rican nominees, and the president weighs six American appointees as quick selections are expected. Financial affairs of the island were discussed. Boer envoys not raised, viewed as a closed incident.
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Washington
Allen
Retiring Judge Reflects on Service and Bar Respect
The judge speaks of near 11 years on the bench, noting close ties with the bar, arduous cases, and constitutional decisions. He expresses gratitude for the bar’s respect, acknowledges health strain, and announces retirement with regret and appreciation. Continued on Page Ten.
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Lars
Gans & Klein
Mortland
W McArthurs
Democratic
Hearst
Federation OF Miners
Pettigrew
Aguin
aldo—Clark
Mr Spooner
Havana
I. A. Heilbronner Cigar Co. Distributors
Butte, Montana
Helena, Mont
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