Senatorial Fight Sparks Queer Election Claim
In Preves South Dakota on February 2 a circulator claims 121 votes were cast for senator last Monday. Plowman allegedly won 19 votes and those are void, leaving 102 with Pickler at 54 which would elect him if the Plowman tally is void. Democrats decide to field a candidate of their own. The senate revisits the state depositories bill and the dispensary measure fails to pass.
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Preves
S. D
Plowman
Pickler
Major Pickler
Kyle
Chucus
Senate
Objection to Amended Anglo American Arbitration Treaty
Washington reports that the senate amended Anglo American arbitration treaty is viewed as highly objectionable by the administration. Officials doubt Britain would accept the amendments and Article VII's removal further narrows treaty operations.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Lord Salisbury
England
Cleveland
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
Washington Special Maps Tariff Bill Timeline
The News Washington special reports a March 4 Senate session after inauguration and a March 15 House meeting. The Ways and Means panel to report by March 22, with a tariff bill aimed for passage within two weeks, sent to the Senate by early April and expected to take effect by July.
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Chcaco
Washington
Senate
House
McKinley
Move to Force Northern Pacific to Pay Back Taxes
Bismarck North Dakota February 2 Speaker Williams introduced a resolution directing the attorney general to confer with Northern Pacific Railway officials on payment of 500000 conquer realty taxes to counties and to aid county attorneys in counties with tax suits seeking early judgments. A bill was introduced allowing safety companies to give bonds for state officials and to have counties cover expenses of their state hospital issue.
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N. P
North Dakota
Bismarck
Williams
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Brooklyn Wreck Report to Secretary Herbert
Captain Cook submits the official report on the grounding of the Brooklyn Schooner lodge in the Delaware River. He denies neglect, faults the pilot’s license and judgment, cites possible loose rock and channel danger, and requests a formal inquiry into the incident.
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Captain Cook
Herbert
Washington
Brookton
Delane River
Secrety Herbert
Sok
James Wilson accepts cabinet portfolio to join McKinley
Ex congressman James Wilson of Iowa confirms acceptance of a cabinet position in President-elect McKinley's administration. He is widely expected to become secretary of agriculture, having informed Senator Allison that the offer was accepted. Wilson, born in Scotland in 1835, has served multiple Iowa assemblies and Congress terms, and now teaches agriculture at Iowa State College.
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Mores
James Wilson
Iowa
McKinley
Associated Press
Wilson
Allison
Ayrshire
Scotland
Connecticut
James
Iowa State Agricultural College
Pirates Act Plan Against Three Friends Filibuster
Attorney General Harmon orders U S attorney in Jacksonville to act under section 4927 to seize the Three Friends for piracy. The move follows Judge Locke's ruling that Cuban insurgents were not a political entity under section 6216, prompting a new opportunity to define the expedition’s character. No action against officers or crew is planned.
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Washington
Harmon
United States
Jacksonville
Fla
Locke
Judge Locke
Dawes confirms rapport to become Comptroller of the Currency
In Chicago Charles G. Dawes says he has been tendered and accepted the Comptroller post. He regrets the publicity that implied seeking Eckels’ job before the 1898 term ends and hopes Eckels remains in office to complete his commission. He praises Eckels’ services and national gratitude.
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Chicago
Charles G. Dawes
Eckels
McKenna Slated for McKinley Cabinet Post
In San Francisco political circles Judge Joseph McKenna of the U S circuit court is seen as the Pacific coast choice for McKinley’s cabinet. McKenna refuses to confirm any decision until authorized by the president-elect. Friends note he is winding down private interests to prepare for an extended absence from the state.
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San Francisco
Joseph McKenna
United States Circuit Court
Pacific Coast
McKinley
McKenna
McAkinley
Sherman
Gage
Long Named Secretary of Navy for Incoming Administration
Washington February 2 Massachusetts Republicans in Congress say John D Long of Massachusetts has been tendered and accepted the office of secretary of the navy in the incoming administration.
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Long
Navy
Washington
Massachusetts
Congress
John D. Long
Old Bay State
Hill Denies Report On Rail Traffic Alliance
New York February seventh President J J Hill of the Great Northern railroad denied in an interview rumors of an impending traffic alliance with Northern Pacific interests.
Bank Building Attacked in Ho Lumpaysbanc Pa
An early morning dynamite blast targeted the bank building of Gardner Morrow Co in Ho Lumpaysbanc. The blast burst the door and tore the floor but did not damage the vault or books. The bank had failed last September with assets covering less than 20 percent of debts.
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HoLumpaysbanc
Gardner, Morrow & Co
SANK WEYLER'S BOATS IN PUERTO RIVALS ENCOUNTER
A Weyler river expedition under Colonel Server with 300 men failed near Paez on the Cuanano north of Cienfuegos. After 20 miles up river, heavy fire and a six pound shot sank several boats. Spaniards landed and attacked but were forced to retire. Fifteen boats sunk, 100 men killed or missing, 75 wounded.
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Recoss
Key West
Fla
Weyler
Paez
Cuanano
Cienfuegos
Server
Cuban Woes Prompt Call for Strong Leadership
Bluffton Indiana dispatch reports Hugh Dougherty describing Havana's dire business climate as war drags on. Merchants risk ruin as soldiers supply most income while taxes drain earnings. Cuban insurgents fight bravely but lack organization. a skilled statesman could guide independence.
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Cincinnati
Commercial Tribune
Bluffton
Ind
Hugh Dougherty
Havana
Lee
Cuba
Vaccine Fever Fight Sparks Diptheria Clash Theory
In Oakland on February 2, two children treated for fever after vaccination developed diphtheria. Dr. E H Woolsey notes both children recovered quickly and suggests a clash between the vaccine virus and the diphtheria toxin, with the vaccine virus possibly vanquishing the diphtheria toxin.
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Oakland
Cal
E. H. Woolsey
Defalcation Uncovered at Second National Bank
In Parkersburg West Virginia on February 2 the Second National Bank revealed a defalcation of 43000 dollars in the accounts of Lee McFarland an experienced clerk in charge of individual deposits. His bondsmen and relatives will cover the loss.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Second National Bank
Lee McFarland
McFarland
A Novel Timepiece From T. O Rye Watchmaker
A new timepiece crafted by T. O Rye, noted watchmaker, appears on market near Mota two doors west of Poolers. The piece showcases precision mechanics and classic design. Local collectors report interest in this distinctive addition to the horological scene.
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T. O Rye, Watchmaker and
Mota
Poolers
Timekeeping Hands on Window Draw Inquisitive Crowd
A show window exhibits a pair of wooden hands fixed to the glass that swing to indicate the time and snap back after several revolutions. The inventor invites townspeople to inspect the device.
State House Debates Bank Depository Board Bill
Minnesota house discusses Schmidt bill to create a board to denominate the state bank for deposits. Treasurer Koerner backs it. Jacobson and Staples oppose. Other measures include horse thief bounty repeal amended. bank holiday expansion debated. cooperation creameries articles amended. Mountain Iron mine inquiry authorized. farmers dairy instruction hit with postponement. five new bills filed including 6 percent interest cap.
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Fosnes
Dunn
Judiciary Committee
Johns
Littleton
Staples
Mountain
Legislative Expense Committee
Public Health Dairy and Food
Sampson
Feig
Henderson
Barta
McDonald
Mr. Johns
STATE TREASURER BOND DISCUSSION IN HOUSE
During the Schmidt bill debate Representative Staples revealed that Treasurer Koerner has not secured his official bond of 400000. The issue involves whether the two year term bonds extend beyond the term, with courts split on the matter. The bond affects Koerner and the banks he must deal with in this era of cautious lending.
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Schmidt
House
Staples
Koerner
Mountain Iron mine committee holds evidence review
Legislative notes report the joint Mountain Iron mine committee meeting Monday afternoon to finish reviewing documents in state possession. The department stores committee met in Minneapolis with witnesses C Brackett grocer George B Eustis jeweler and William Donaldson Glass Block proprietor providing information on both sides of the issue.
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Joint Mountain Iron Mine Committee
Senate Chamber
Committee On Department Stores
Minneapolis
C. =. Brackett
George B. Eustis
William Donaldson
Glass Block
Grand juries challenged by Minnesota voters petition
Yellow Medicine grand jurors faced a muted term as Representative Olds led a Monday petition urging a constitutional amendment to abolish grand juries except in specific cases. The measure targets ending grand juries overall, seeking retained exceptions.
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Representative Olds
Drastic Week-Long Measure Reported
A reported dramatic step is planned for the current week, with officials indicating a broad action aimed at addressing an ongoing issue. Details remain sparse as the situation develops and authorities prepare to implement the measure.
Labor Board Reviews Rail Rates and Inspectorship Picks
The commission considers reducing rail passenger rates to 34 cents a mile and freight charges. Labor Commissioner Powers announces that 6 of 21 candidates passed factory inspector exams. Appointments to the three inspector posts go to C. K. E. Craig of St. Paul Julius Moersch of Barnesville and E. B. Mayo of Minneapolis.
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Labor Commissioner
C. K E. Craig
St. Paul
Julius Moersch
Barnesville
E. B. Mayo
Minneapolis
Bryan Denounces Lyman Gage as a Daisy
William J. Bryan commented on an Associated Press interview with Lyman J. Gage. He called Gage a daisy and criticized reforms including retiring greenbacks, selling silver, redeeming treasury notes, and requiring gold redeemable bank notes. He questioned Gage’s influence over daily life.
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GaversTon
Associated Press
Lyman J. Gage
William J. Bryan
Gage
Treasury
Crete on Verge of Fresh Insurrection at Canea
A Athens dispatch reports Crete near a new insurrection with constant gunfire in Canea. Muslims are said to plot a general assault while fearing approaching Christian bands from outside. Skirmishes persist on nearby plains with no verified casualty figures.
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London
Daly News
Athens
Crete
Canea
Fergus Falls to Host Shippers Convention on Freight Rates
Fergus Falls chamber of commerce calls a Seventh district convention of heavy shippers in Fergus Falls on February 18 to discuss freight rates and seek relief if rates are too high. The event is expected to attract a large attendance.
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Fergus Fall
Minn
Fergus Falls
Mrs Carew Found Guilty In Arsenic Death Trial
Yokoya Ma February 2 Mrs L C Carew convicted of causing the death of her husband Walter Raymond Hallowell Carew secretary of the Yokohama United club by arsenic administration. She was sentenced to death with the sentence subject to revision by the British minister.
Bank burglary at Eldon shocks Orrum bid to 3 am
Bradley's bank at Eldon was burglarized at 3 am. The safe was blown with nitro while robbers escaped with a stolen team and buggy. Bank officers refuse to reveal the amount taken, but it was usually between 5000 and 8000 dollars.
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Orrummwa
Bradley’s
Eldon
Bayview Mills Reopen After Week Idle With Wage Cuts
The Bayview mills of the Illinois Steel company resume operations after a week idle. Wages are cut 10 to 20 percent across the workforce, excluding those under the Amalgamated scale.
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Milwaukee
Bayview Mills
Dlinois Steel Company
Supreme Court Rules Bondsmen Pay Municipal Tax
Des Moines February 2 The supreme court ruled in Marshall county v John Knoll and others that bondsmen must pay the mulet ous tax if not settled by the primaries.
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Des Moines
Supreme Court
Marshall County
John Knoll
Car Building Revives in Dayton
Dayton reports revival in car building with 600 workers at shops for the Kansas City Pittsburgh and Gulf road 380 cars for the People's Street Railway and several cars for the Miami Valley Traction Company all in production as of February.
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Dayton
Kansas City, Pittsburg
Gulf Road
People’s Street Railway
City
Miami Valley Traction Company
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