Republicans Tighten Grip as Senate Shifts in 1897
A Washington special projects a GOP majority rising to at least 54 votes after March 4 1897 with expected Republican gains in Ohio Maryland Kentucky New York Illinois Kansas South Dakota Wisconsin and related states. It notes Democratic losses in 1894 and 1896, vacancies, and the evolving party balance through upcoming state legislatures and impending senatorial terms.
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Washington
Senate
North Carolina
New Jersey
South Carolina
West Virginia
Delaware
Kansas
Congress
Brice
Ohio
Blackburn
Kentucky
Blanchard
Louisiana
Call
Florida
Gibson
Maryland
Gordon
Georgia
Hill
New York
Jones
Arkansas
Irby
Kyle
South Dakota
Palmer
Illinois
Pugh
Alabama
West
Missouri
Vilas
Wisconsin
Voorhees
Indiana
Allison
Iowa
Cameron
Pennsylvania
Dubois
Idaho
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Hansbrough
North Dakota
Mitchell
Oregon
Merrill
Vermont
Perkins
Cleveland
Northern Pacific terminus dispute reshapes indemnity land
Secretary Smith rules the eastern terminus of the Northern Pacific railroad lies at Thompson or Superior Wis rather than Ashland Wis affecting about 800000 acres. The grant does not extend east of Superior City and many indemnity selections east of Superior may be invalidated. The company has 60 days to propose a new basis for affected selections and no related contracts will be accepted during this period.
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Smith
Northern Pacific Railroad
Thompson
Mico
Superior
Wis
Ashland
Superior City
Northern Pacific
Flo
North Dakota
Wool market resilience despite election week activity
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes broader inquiry than any week since mid October, with wool seen as the strongest property among dealer holdings. It cites weekly sales across New York Boston and Philadelphia totaling 6,571,600 pounds, split 3,442,600 domestic and 3,128,900 foreign, and year to date sales of 181,126,870 pounds versus 127,864,585 a year earlier.
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American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Seaboard
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Tax questions split property taxes and county court house plans
Judge Henry orders partial tax receipts on lots without demanding full payment for buildings sparking debate on tax liens and future appeals. Park County debates building the courthouse as Hefferlin challenges election legality bond fund usage and land titles amid citywide concern.
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Livingston
Henry
J. Campbell
Mandamus
Trolliday
Campbell
Supreme Court
Court House Yesteray
Wolves and Coyotes Purportedly Bounty Records in Chateau County
County Clerk Sayre claims since March 20 he perforated ears on 1451 wolf skins and 3925 coyote skins presented for bounty. The destruction of over 5,000 wolves and coyotes in Chateau county in the past eight or nine months pleases local stockmen.
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Sayre
Chateau County
River Press
A Natural Beautifier Karl’s Clover Root Tea
Purifies the blood and gives a clear complexion. Promoted as a beauty cure by druggists.
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Karl
Go Home for Thanksgiving on the Burlington Route
The notice urges travelers to choose the Burlington for a fast direct route home for Thanksgiving and holidays. It highlights early arrival at destinations and directs readers to request travel folders from local agents Phil Daniels Helena and W W Johnston Billings, with T P A representatives in Butte and Helena.
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Burlington
Phil Daniels
Butte Mont
H. F. Ruger
Helena, Mont
W. W. Johnston
Billings, Mont
Important Post Office Advice Warns Patrons
A notice from First Assistant Postmaster General Frank H. Jones urges patrons to include their own address in the upper left corner of letters and packages. The guidance aims to ensure return if undelivered and to prevent items from reaching the dead letter office, saving time and money.
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Frank H. Jones
The
Pioneer
Jurisdiction Dispute Delays Northern Pacific Receivership
The North ern Pacific receivership faces an etiquette based obstacle over which court has original and which has co ordinate jurisdiction. The core issue is which court receives the receivers reports and accounts, a matter described as trifling for dignified judges yet delaying valuable interests.
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Husbandman
Northern Pacific Railroad
Two-Headed Bull Attracts Lewistown Locals
The Cruse Cattle company of Flatwillow owns a four year old two headed bull in Lewistown during winter. One head shows natural eyes mouth teeth and tongue with good eyesight in the remaining eye. The second head drags on the ground while eating and its eyes are overgrown. The mouth stays partly open and the animal pleased crowds when first seen on the streets.
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Lewistown
Cruse Cattle Company
Flatwillow
California gold fever hits Indiana man in South Africa
Benjamin Harrison of Indiana reportedly earned over 100000 from a 500 investment in a South African mining venture. Information comes via H S Sherard of Helena Montana, a mining engineer who traveled from South Africa to New York. A former Harrison ally received substantial stock in the new company, with the property sold to Sir Richard Brown of the Bank of England for 7500000 and 10000 shares issued.
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Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
St. Louis
H. S. Sherard
Helena, Mont
South Africa
New York
Harrison
John C. Wright
Chase National Bank of
New York City
Sherard
Richard Brown
Bank of England
I Harrison
Chase National Bank
Are You Made Miserable by Indigestion and Indigestion
Public notice touts Shiloh's Vitalizer as a positive cure for indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite and yellow skin sold by druggists without medical consultation.
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Shiloh
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