Congress' Week Program in Both Houses at Washington
Congress plans a busy week with House action on the War Tax Reduction and a near agreement. Senate to tackle the Ship Subsidy Bill and the Hay Pauncefote Treaty. pensions, rivers and harbors, and sundry civil bills also favored amid ceremonies. Buffalo incident at Rock Creek and Iowa Agricultural College fire with 300 students evacuated and the botany collection destroyed.
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Iowa State Agricultural College
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Fiendish plot spotted in Kentucky smallpox hoax case
In Kentucky headlines a plot involving a red hot poker allegedly to create the impression of smallpox contagion. Authorities say a woman and others were implicated in the scheme to damage a child’s image and secure an insurance payout. A related case mentions a man jailed for a similar but lesser crime a year ago.
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Death of Fort Yates chief clerk William Dobson
Port Yates North Dakota December reports the death of William Dobson chief clerk at the Fort Yates agency from cirrhosis of the liver. He served forty years in government work starting as quartermaster clerk at Fort Snelling then Fort Bowen. In the past twelve years he led the agency as chief clerk and was regarded as Washingtons most efficient clerk. Issue Clerk Ziebach likely to be promoted to chief clerk with the position paying 1200 dollars annually. The article also notes 65000 dollars cattle money to the Indians is currently in process.
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Ziebach
No Investigation Planned Over Nome Mining Case Ties
Washington correspondent notes the administration will not push for a congressional probe into Judge H Noyes and Alex McKenzie over Nome mining disputes. Clippings favoring the Lane syndicate lack cause, and senate and president are hesitant to jeopardize ongoing proceedings.
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Lane Syndicate
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San Francisco
End of a Sensational Suit Against Standard Oil
Columbus Ohio December 11 after three years deliberation the supreme court today handed down a decision in the Standard Oil contempt case. The court was evenly divided resulting in dismissal of the suit. The case centered on alleged unlawful trust involvement and included reports of a 4100 000 bribe to the attorney general and the burning of company books in Cleveland.
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Irrigation Congress Pushes Two Major Water Proposals
Washington dispatch analyzes western irrigation plans as the 57th congress nears action. It highlights two key projects: the San Carlos dam on the Gila River in Arizona and the Milk River canal, arguing their benefits for Indigenous lands, farming, and national water power, with senators and engineers backing swift funding.
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Geographical Survey
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Baker's Fee. Amidon Hears MMO County Case on Demurrer
Judge Amidon in Fargo heard the case of Pred A. Baker versus Emmons County over his fee for services in the Kidder County suit. The court rejected the county’s ultra vires plea, allowing Baker to amend to seek value of services or a lump sum, and indicating the county must compensate him.
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Supreme Court
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Baker
Eines County
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Fargo
North Dakota
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Tila
Towne Secured Seat as Senate Hears Hay-Pauncefote Debate
Senator Towne of Minnesota presented credentials and was seated by the Senate. The chamber then voted to go into executive session to discuss the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty while the House prepared to debate the General Appropriation Bill carrying large sums. President Frye welcomed Towne after oath and he moved to the Democratic side amid a crowded chamber. Chairman Bingham opened the appropriations discussion detailing a bill totaling twenty four and a fast millions.
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Appropriations Committee
New Northwest Hotel Nears Completion Promises Elegant Exterior
The Northwest hotel, nearing completion, features a grand exterior with fourteen large plate glass windows and new lights. Carpentry, hardwood detailing, and a spacious office in the northwest corner reflect careful finish. Contractor Levin aims to finish by New Year as Jamilel Patterson prepares to oversee operations with attentive service.
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Honelig
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Twin Cities
Santa Fe strike told as not a success by Barr
Chicago December 11 Third Vice President Barr of the Santa Fe said this morning the strike of operators was merely a reminiscence and that perishables and passengers were moving regularly and on time. His language was negative on all claims by telegraphers officers.
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Married Again, Mrs Graham to Wed Despite Divorce
Fargo report notes Mrs Anna Day Graham who recently divorced Andrew Smith Graham in Bismarck plans remarriage. A New Jersey man identified as Dr Georgy E Babbit has been in Fargo as her companion, using Dr Jolly as a hotel register alias. Both he and Mrs Graham have since departed, with Babbit formerly of Newark and linked to earlier testimony in the Graham divorce case.
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Andrew Smith Grahan
North Dakota
Peron
Woods of Grafton Deputy Named in North Dakota
Grand Forks Herald reports J M Devine selected A T Woods editor of Grafton to serve as deputy state superintendent. Woods, with years in education, has led Walsh county schools and edited Ye Common School. E H Pierce of Wits and Ms. will handle editorial duties at the Grafton Record.
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Walsh County
Seveen
Nova Dakota
Woods
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Wits
Fame
Grafton Record
A Ridiculous Fare Story From Fargo Forum
A chaotic Fargo Forum tale recounts Fred the conductor’s misidentification on a train. Fred, confronted by officers, showcases initials on his shirt and vest, cites a laundry mix up with Doc Parcell, and finally faints as bystanders recall shared pasts and a rambling journey toward St. Paul.
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Bogart
Rae
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St. Paul
Ag Kipling
Telegraphers' strike bulletin signals paralyzed freight traffic
In St Louis on December 11 Secretary Perham sent a bulletin to railway telegraphers noting Santa Fe freight traffic in the far west is paralyzed while passenger trains run nearly empty. He reports no breaks in striker ranks with meetings nationwide favoring sympathy strikes if needed. Wolves reported near Mayville.
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