Bribery Charges Stir Minnesota Legislature Investigation
A legislative committee in Minnesota is appointed to probe bribery amid a secret session on last week's senatorial caucus. Names like Washburn Sabin and Durant surface as probes expand. report awaited as political maneuvering continues. Fire at Grand Opera Home in St Paul destroys sections, losses near 200000 with insurance 75000. city girds for rebuilding.
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Tariff bill passage and senate fight in Minnesota session
The report chronicles a strict party line vote on the tariff bill with amendments offered and rejected. It notes adjournment after contentious debates, a later senate executive session on the investigation into Washburn Sabin, and the dramatic U.S. Senate ballot culminating in Washburn's election by party caucus. Also covered are crime notes from Chicago and a boxing/wrestling event in Pittsburgh and Chicago.
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McKinley's Men At New York Tariff League Dinner
Jan 7 New York. The American Protective Tariff League hosted 65 members and guests at Delmonico's. McKinley expressed belief in admitting qualified territories as states, urging unity while noting duties to support expansion. Also reports Dawes bills on Indian timber and territorial delegates Carter and Matthews en route to Washington. A 17-year-old Stalbert was fatally shot handling a toy rifle. father a former New York senator, linked to Roscoe Conkling lineage.
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Parce
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Himell
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Lave Roscoe Conkling
Tolut Session Amid Countercharges in Minnesota Legislature
In St Paul on January 23 the Minnesota Legislature opened with busy sessions as the House debated allegations against Washburn and Senator Hixon led a protest against alleged corruption. Governor Merriam announced initial cabinet appointments while a later boxing match in Cardiff drew a large crowd and steady betting.
Joint session names United States senator candidates
In Charleston West Virginia on January 23 the two houses met in joint session for a ballot for United States senator. Goff received 41 votes, Kenna 28 with 2b scattering. after one ballot the assembly adjourned until tomorrow. In Indianapolis January 23 John Wanamaker arrived late and was escorted by uniforms, then walked unrecognized to Gen Harrison’s, where a long conference followed before Wanamaker departed for Philadelphia.
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Charleston
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Scattering
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Duel on stage ends with knife fight in Cincinnati theater
A dramatic duel on January 22 at the Standard theatre pitted Indian chief Rone ning Deer against Capt. Jack Crawford. Deer, intoxicated, attacked Crawford with knives. Crawford gained the upper hand and wounded the Indian. Authorities search for the assailant amid fears of further harm. Meanwhile Milwaukee rail leadership shifts occur as Charles L. Colby resigns as president of the Wisconsin Central and Wisconsin Central successors are named. The tariff bill amendments have been engrossed and sent to the House for further action with no anticipated passage beyond committee review.
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Three Men Killed in Nanticoke Slope Explosion
A blast at slope No 14 near Witerswanrs Pa on January 23 killed three men and injured several survey workers. Engineer PS Scharruth was blown to pieces, Chet Owens was instantly killed, and John Willian fatally burned. Others suffered severe burns with ongoing danger to survivors.
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