Duty of the Democracy in the Next Congress
Ex President Grover Cleveland argues the democracy must pursue tariff reform with unwavering insistence to gain representation in the next Congress. He warns against lukewarm support and urges relentless effort, unity across party lines, and steady advocacy of true democratic tariff doctrine.
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New York
The
Evening Post
Grover Cleveland
Tom
Empire State
Anon
Acceed
Denver Doctor William Riddick Whitehead Dies at 70
Dr William Rid dick Whitehead a renowned Denver physician surgeon died of heart disease at his home aged 70 He was born in Virginia a Penn medical graduate and Paris trained He served in the Crimean war as a surgeon and was knighted by the czar He fought for the Confederacy and escaped Union captivity He authored medical works helped establish Denver University and the University of Colorado medical departments He leaves a wife two sons Charles and Frank in Denver and a daughter married to Captain Allaire of the regular army now at Plattsburgh N Y
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Denver
William Riddick Whitehead
West
Virginia
University of Pennsylvania
School of Medicine
Paris
Imperial Order of 8
J. Stanishius
Plattsburg, N. Y
Whitehead
Plattsburg
Supreme Court grants 30 days for Northern Securities case
The United States Supreme Court on October 14 granted the Northern Securities, Northern Pacific and Great Northern companies 30 days to demur plead or answer in the Washington merger proceedings. Ex-Attorney General Griggs noted the appearance under subpoena and asked for longer time due to government case work. The court stood by its original 30 day period.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Northern Securities
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
State of Washington
Griggs
Trust
Mr. Grigers
Troubles of the Populists in Lewis and Clarke County
State Auditor J H Calderhead tried to file Populist nomination certificates with the county clerk Sidney Miller but deputy A J Duncan refused on advice of the county attorney. The official says the convention is not legal due to lack of official call and other flaws. Mandamus action may force filing.
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Helena
Lewis and
Clarke County
J. H. Calderhead
Sidney Miller
Calderhead
A. J. Duncan
Man Shoots Hotel Proprietor at West Fifth Street
Kansas City report: William P. Woods an Armour packing house employee shoots and kills Charles Duchesneau proprietor of the Virginia at 425 West Fifth Street. Woods surrendered and says Duchesneau insulted Mrs. Woods prompting the attack. single shot struck Duchesneau in the heart.
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Kansas City
William P. Woods
Armour
Charles Duchesneau
The
Virginia
West Fifth Street
Woods
Duchesneau
Robbers fatally shoot gambler in Alamosa saloon
In Alamosa Colorado on October 14 two masked robbers shot and killed George Wright a well known gambler at the Antlers saloon. The bandits took the cash register contents and plundered patrons of watches and diamonds before the shooting.
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Alamosa
Colo
George Wright
Antlers
French Coal Strikers Cross into Belgium at Quievrain
A band of French coal strikers crossed into Belgium at Quievrain and defied authorities. They grew violent and refused to disperse until gendarmes, using leveled rifles, forced them to retreat with threats to shoot.
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Mons
Belgium
Quievrain
McLeod Named Montana Republican National Committeeman
C H McLeod of Missoula will be the Republican national committeeman from Montana to succeed the late FE Bonner. The chairman of the state central committee received a letter from Senator Hanna, chairman of the national committee, confirming the appointment.
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Standard
Helena
C. H. McLeod
Missoula
Great North west book gifted to state historical society
Chief Justice Brantly presented The Great North west a volume of biographical sketches of prominent Northwest men including Montana. The book covers notable figures and information pertaining to the region for the State Historical Society.
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the Standard
Helena
Great Northwest
State Historical Society
Brantly
Northwest
Montana
Settlement Reached in Montana Supreme Court Case
The Montana supreme court was asked to dismiss the appeal of Robinson against Johnson from this county. The dispute centered on an attachment of property and a settlement of the controversy is reported.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Robinson
Johnson
Mexico ordered to pay United States over 1.4 million in 1869–1903 annuities
An arbitration court at The Hague ruled Mexico must pay the United States 1,420,682 Mexican dollars for unpaid annuities from 1869 to 1902 and then 42,050 Mexican dollars annually on February 2 each year thereafter, in a unanimous decision read to diplomats and officials.
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Pius Fund
Mexico
United States
San Francisco
Edward Thornton
Washington
Mexican Republic
Government of
Mexco
Rubussenaers
Special Diplomatic Corps
Matsen
Seo
Wilhelmina
Russian Traveler Robbed Aboard Train Near City
A Russian passenger traveling from Alaska to San Francisco on a train near the city was robbed of money while asleep in her berth. Police or railway guards are investigating the incident and reviewing car security footage.
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Alaska
San Francisco
Northern Pacific reorganizes division chiefs and districts
October 14 report lists H. J. Horn as assistant general superintendent overseeing the Yellowstone Montana and Rocky Mountain divisions from Livingston. A. F. Law leads the Puget Sound Pacific and Seattle divisions, with W. J. Pearson over Lake Superior Minnesota and Dakota. D. Boyle becomes Montana division superintendent, with R. M. McLeod as assistant superintendent.
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H. J. Horn
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Liveingston
A. F. Law
Seatle
W. J. Pearson
Lake Superior
Minnesota
Dakota
D. Boyle
R. M. McLeod
Destructive Klamathon Fire Devastates Northern California Town
Fire at Kla Mathon crossing the Klamath River in Siskiyou County wipes out the business district the large Cook and Son sawmill and related facilities. Damage estimated at $950000 with Southern Pacific station and freight houses burned, telegraph service cut, several homes saved, track repairs expected today.
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Ashland
Ore
California
Klamathon
Kahimath River
Siskiyou County
John KR. Cook
Klamath Lake
John R. Cook & Son
Calfornia
Southern Pacific
Main Suspect in Nickell Killing Claimed Notable Role
In Cheyenne testimony links Frank Horn to the Nickell murder scene near 6 pm and places him in Laramie by 2 or 4 am after the crime. A bloody sweater, exhausted horse, and a Denver remark about being the main guy are presented as corroborating details.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Horn
Willie Nickell
Laramie
Denver
Nickell
Billings Court Holds Defendants in Charge of Assault
In Billings on Oct 14 Judge Fraser ordered Bad Wealihg Robert Warner and Al Glover held for trial in district court on a second degree assault charge against James Miller. Prod Morse was discharged. Miller testified that Walling delivered the kicks causing the severe injuries while others aided or planned the assault.
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Standard
Billings
Walling
Killing of Mrs Susan F Lewis shocks Hempstead Texas
Hempstead Texas Oct 14 reports intense excitement over the killing of 64 year old Mrs Susan F Lewis. She was heard crying for help and three shots rang out. Search found her in the rear of the public school in a night dress about a0 yards from her house. Suspects are being held.
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Hempstead
Tex
Susan F. Lewis
Arbitration ruling on Pius fund case yields full claim in Mexican silver
Washington reports the Hague tribunal accepted the United States contention and allowed the full claim for Pius fund interest to be paid in Mexican silver. The decision implies the prior award for accrued interest did not prevent further interest accumulation.
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Washington
Pius Fund
Ralston
United States
Heinze Holds Brief Talk as Crowd Shows Little Interest
Miles City October 14 F Aug Heinze addressed a small street crowd at noon speaking briefly. The audience showed little interest in his campaign and listened quietly. Mr YWeings was followed by Mr Jones of Washington who denounced Rockefeller and Senator Carter. The miners’ bond offer failed to appear.
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Miles City
Heinze
Yweings Vis
Jones
Washington
Myr
Rockefeller
Senator Carter
Japanese restaurateur secured federal injunction
In Spokane on October 4 Judge C W H Hanford issued a permanent injunction barring members and associates of the Cook and Walters' union from interfering with K Takahashi the Japanese proprietor. The order prohibits picketing patrolling or any molestation of Takahashi’s restaurant business.
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Spokane
C. W H. Hanford
Cook and Walters’ Union
K. Takahashi
Takahashi
Republican rally in Aliles City boosts numbers
Mr. Dinan, a republican candidate for office, spoke to an audience in the opera house tonight. He urged voters to support the party and criticized the Democrats for alleged failures while noting county prosperity. A parade and red fire marked the event.
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Standard
Aliles City
Ort
Dinan
Omeseas
Howe
Dixon
Sates
Big Ditech stockholders elect new board of trustees
Special Dispatch reports the Big Ditech annual meeting elected trustees J. W. Cole J. Calloway Charles King J. W. Allard C. Sanderson J. T. Graham and F. L. Summers. Proxy issues involving M. Graham and H. B. Palmer were resolved with Palmer’s lack of transfer rights. Officers named include President Sanderson Vice President Cole Secretary Treasurer Hastings Superintendent Searles. An assessment of 5 percent was levied.
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Big Ditech Company
J. W. Cole
J. ©. Calloway
Charles King
J. W. Allard
C. Sanderson
J. T. Graham
F. L. Summers
M. Graham
New York City
H. B. Palmer
Palmer
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McCormick
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Sanderson
FE. BR. Hastings
E. P. Searles
Grading crews reach Harlowton for Montana line work
Helena reports that Utah Construction Company grading outfits have arrived at Harlowton to begin the Harlowton Lewistown railroad extension. The contract calls for completion by July 1, with work to run continuously until winter weather halts activities and resume in spring.
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Standard
Helena
Utah Construction Company
Montana
Harlowton
Lewistown
James M Maclaren veteran of Crimea dies in Utah
Sal Lake City on October 14 reports James M Maclaren age 62 a Crimea veteran has died. He joined the British army at age 12 as a bugler and lost a leg at Balaklava. He had lived in Utah since 1865 and introduced the first linotype machine in the state.
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James
Maclaren
Crimea
Balaklava
Utah
Prospecting Fire Clay Vein Near Yellowstone Park Line
John Boucher of Hoffman has found a fire clay deposit east of Storris. A college tested sample shows exceptional quality, equal to any in the state. The vein runs for some distance, about five feet thick, and lies three quarters of a mile from the Yellowstone Park railroad enabling easy access.
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Standard
Bozeman
John Boucher
Hoffman
Storris
Yellowstone Park
Vasy
Bank cashier Charles G. Dale dies from self-inflicted gunshot
Charles G. Dale, cashier at New York City National Bank for two years, was found dead at his West New Brighton home. He shot himself during the night. He was about 40, survived by a widow and one daughter. An investigation found his accounts correct and no clear cause for the act.
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New York
Charles G. Dale
New York City National Bank
West New Brighton
Dale
Patent Granted for Rotary Steam Engine to Holman
WashingtonOctober 14 A patent has been granted to William PF Holman of Belt for a rotary steam engine, indicating a new mechanical design receive official approval.
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The
Standard
Washington
William PF. Holman
Bozeman Plans Week of Political Oratory at Opera House
Bozeman schedules a week of speeches beginning Friday with F Aug Heinze at the opera house. Republican nominee J M Dixon appears Tuesday and John Morgan Evans speaks next Wednesday. Each speaker will be joined by fellow orators.
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Standard
Bozeman
F. Aug. Heinze
Opera House
J. M. Dixon
John Morgan Evans
Farmer Nash Threshed 26 000 Bushels on Farm Near Bozeman
Nash farm about seven miles from Bozeman on Middle creek produced 26 000 bushels of grain this season. The crop averages 90 bushels of barley per acre and 74 bushels of oats, marking it as one of the valley’s best.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Nash
Middle Creek
Admiral Schley Arrives in St Louis for Visit
Admiral Winfield Scott Schley and his wife arrived in St Louis this afternoon. They were escorted to the Planters' hotel where they attended a reception after dinner and had a drive about the city. Tonight the admiral departed for Fort Smith Arkansas.
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Winfield Scott Schley
St Louis
Planters’ Hotel
Fort Smith
Ark
Snyder to face hearing for larceny on Pacific train
George E Snyder fruit and cigar seller on the Southern Pacific line between Portland and Ashland will be tried in municipal court Friday for larceny of about 450 from a woman now in California. Snyder was arrested here Monday. The woman, who is in California, will attend the trial.
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Ore
George E. Snyder
Southern Pacific
Ashland
California
Snyder
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