Pass Pensions Over Objection in House Vote
A divided House approved pension measures despite minority opposition. Members argued over funding and long term costs while the majority backed the reform.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1905
Page
1
Swayne's Word Is Not Evidence in Shawne Impeachment
Washington report notes House passage of a pensions appropriation bill at 128 million dollars with a 4.5 million dispute over Order No. 78. Senate ruling excludes Judge Swayne's testimony in the Shawne impeachment trial. Senate adjourns for memorial service for late Senator Quay. Joint statehood conference is postponed to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Underwood
Senate
Swayne
Quay
President Harper Faces Cancer Battle
Chicago reports Dr William R Harper president of the University of Chicago has been told by doctors he will not survive his operation for cancer. He plans to resign and farewell messages are being sent as friends await his fate. Rockefeller and Prof Robert F Harper are traveling as the university faces gloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daily News Laday
John D. Rockefeller
Lan
Robert F. Harper
New York
Europe
Dr. Harper
President Loubet Celebrates Fifth Inauguration Anniversary
Paris on February 18 reports President Emile Loubet will mark the fifth anniversary of his inauguration with an informal dinner for friends. The occasion follows the recent death of Mme Loubet, the Ve president’s widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Emile Loubet
France
Hie
Mme. Loubet
Floods and washouts cause heavy damage in Southwest and rail disruption
Floods across Southern Arizona wrecked roads and halted trains as snow and high water delay Rock Island Santa Fe routes in New Mexico. Washouts damaged the Coronado railroad from Shannon to the Arizona copper mines, and the Gila river roadbed from Duncan to Guthrie. Smelters closed as routes to mines remained blocked. In New York, subway and elevated workers press for a new wage scale, threatening a strike if August Helmont resists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan
Guthrie
Cavele
Chase Creek
New York
Jnggayen
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Helmont
Unions Press Anti Bribe Law in Illinois Meeting
Chicago Feb 18 unions push for an Illinois anti bribery law banning bribes by labor agents and gifts. The Chicago Federation of Labor plans to ask the legislative committee to draft a bill for the general assembly. In memory of Washington services urged nationwide by Sons of the Revolution and patriotic groups on George Washington's 173rd birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
General Assembly
Washington
Sons of the Revolution
George Washington
Ex Gov Odell 18 Sails for Europe for Four Month Trip
Ex Governor Odell chairman of the Republican State Committee sails for Europe with Mrs Odell and Miss Odell. The trio's four month vacation begins today aboard the voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Odell
Republican State Committee
Europe
Governor Cummings in Chicago for banquet speech
Governor Cummings of Iowa arrived in Chicago to be the principal speaker at the annual banquet of the Mechanic’s Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Governor Cumming
Towa
Mechanic's Clob
Famous nun celebrates golden Jubilee at convent
Washington reports Sister Mary Rowe of the Visitation Convent will mark her golden Jubilee tomorrow. Mgr. Falconio will officiate the celebration at the convent in honor of the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mary Rowe
Visitation Convent
Mgr
Falconio
Wisse
The Metal Markets. New York Feb 1 Silver and copper quiet
The report notes silver at 61 and copper steady in quiet trading. It mentions large patronage claimed for bonds and asserts unprecedented value in reputable shops and clothing amidst a market gale Dow on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Assassination Rumors Roil Russian Empire After Grand Duke Sergius Death
Paris reports the murder of Grand Duke Sergius as causing a wave of mourning and political tension. Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch is restored to favor while officials blame reformists and liberalizers, citing figures like M Pobedonostzeff and General Trepoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergius
Paul
Russia
Paul Alexandrovitch
Olga Pistolokoos
Tiamasesty
Paris
Grand Duke
Elizabeth
St. Petersburg
Marked for Assassination and Reform Controversy
Fragmentary report notes opposition figures including named royals and nobles marked in political tension. Mentions His Majesty Nicholas I and Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, with accusations of massacre and influence against reform, plus references to Givand Duke Vladimir and the Caan clan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mario Feodorovna
Givand
Vladimir
Caan
Assassination Victims List From 1900s Turmoil
A dated roundup details a series of high profile killings across the Russian Empire. It lists victims including General Bobrikov in Helsinki, the Elizabethpol vice governor, M Plehve in St. Petersburg, General Boguslavsky, General Techkerof, a czarist salute incident, Pro curator Solsalon in Helsinki, and Grand Duke Sergius, with dates and locales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobrikoff
Genera
Finland
Helsingfors
Eugene Schaumann
Finn
Elizabethpol
Agoshakent
M. Plehve
St. Petersburg
Boguslavsky
Caucasus
Techkerof
Warsaw
Red Star liner Finland runs aground near Sandy Hook
The Red Star liner Finland grounded at the junction of Main and South channels off Sandy Hook during a low tide while outbound to Antwerp. The ship floated free and resumed its voyage by 2 p.m. No injuries or lasting damage were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Red Star Line
Screamer
Finland
Antwerpp
Sandy Hook
Finest saddle sent to Roosevelt by Arizona rangers
Arizona rangers presented Governor Brodie with a fine saddle to gift President Roosevelt. The group, largely composed of former rough riders, issued the gesture from Phoenix on February 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Phoenix
Ariz
Arizona Rangers
Brodie
Roosevelt
Rangers
Gold for Cuba advances as bond balance drops
The National City Bank shipped another 2 million dollars in gold certificates to Cuba. The remaining balance on the Cuban bond issue stands at 4 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National City Bank
Local Weather Conditions Report
Local weather data for twenty four hours ending at 6 p m yesterday records a maximum of 44 degrees and a minimum of 6 degrees with no precipitation. W S Palmer Section Director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Palmer
Bon’s Are Giving People Great Treat at Low Prices
The notice touts deep price cuts by Ron’s, urging timely purchases. It promises a cure for all ite Proncrip tion with a Wyoming cigar twice daily and unlimited use afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron
Wyoming
Tellerth
Uncle Tom's Cabin at Turner Hall Monday Evening
A note announces a performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin at Turner Hall on Monday evening February 20. Local folks are invited to attend the stage production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Tom
Turner Hall
Turaner Hall
Peace rumors surge after tragedy in diplomatic circles
In St. Petersburg on February 18, officials and diplomats weighed the possibility of ending the war with Japan after a recent tragedy. The Emperor and ministers formally considered the issue, amid home difficulties. Tokyo denied any unofficial peace terms with Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Japan
Tokio
Foreign Office
Russia
Friedrich Leopold
Berlin
Manchuria
Wii
Japs Increase Gun Numbers and Bombard Russian Center
Moutouran Feo 18 There are no visible reinforcements to the Japanese line artillery. The Japanese fire now exceeds that of the Russians in intensity and the Pointllo Lone Tree hill is constantly bombarded. Two Japanese batteries are being erected east of the Russian center. The Japanese cavalry rarely appears with the main army of late and it is believed a branch has been relieved of service in Mongolia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moutouran
Feo
Lone Tree Hill
Mongolia
Favors Metal Trade Merger in National Federation Plan
A Pan and Scope Committee meeting of the National Metal Trades association opened in Washington and will run into tomorrow. The plan under discussion aims to unite local metal trades groups into a national federation allied with the National Metal Trades association, with a report due at the Chicago convention next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan and Scope Committee
National Metal Trades Association
Uotkl
Ble
Chicago
Three may die from eating frozen parsnips in Colorado
Trinidad Colorado February 18 man M L Thomas his wife and son of Northside residents are seriously ill from poisoning after eating frozen parsnips. The attending physician reports he is in a critical condition and others may succumb to the effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Colo
M. L. Thomas
Som
Northside
Amateur Skating Championship Opens in Pittsburg
Pittsburg Pa February 18 The annual contest for the Amateur Skating Championship begins under the National Amateur Skating Association auspices. Many prominent contestants compete and the event is among the season’s biggest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
National Amateur Skating Association
Hearing on Hooker Charges in Albany Nebraska
Albany Nebraska February hearing opens before the Judiciary Committee to consider charges of conduct unbecoming a public official against Jo Hooker. The association's complaint leads the docket as the first matter for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooker
Albany
Jo Hooker
Boy 14 Arrested in Bank Robbery Case at Sundown
Durango Colorado February 18 Bob Dashwood alias James Woods was arrested on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing 862 dollars from the Western German Bank of Cincinnati. The 14 year old, in custody at Sulango Colorado, reportedly confessed and awaits extradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Colo
Bob Dashwood
Jas. Woods
Cincinnati
Dashwood
James Wood
Surango
Wood
Local residents and visitors noted in city
Mrs Nellie Lewis of Casper visits the city. Denver trainer Frank Newhouse in town. J M Rumsey of Rawlins and his brother J G Rumsey in city en route to Denver. Paul Gregg Denver Post artist attends the body case. Mrs Mark Foote of Evanston visits Judge and Mrs S T Corn. George H Evans recovered from grip. S F Powell of Denver in city for a few days, visits Cheyenne regularly. Deonell Miller returns from Converse county government survey work. W W Doyle visiting from Laramie. Theo F Voigt of Idelman Bros. Co to Terre Haute March 1 to start business. W C Black of Postal Telegraph in Denver passes through en route to Rawlins to check new manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Lewis
Casper
Frank Newhouse
Denver
J. M. Rumsey
Rawlins
Fitule
George H. Evans
Paul Gregg
Denver Post
Mark Foote
Evanston
T. Corn
The
Tribune
Laramie
Theo
F. Voigt
Idelman Bros. Co
Terre Hacte
Ind
Himell
W. C. Black
Postal Telegraph Cade Company
On the Wrong Street Hold Up Attempt Ends In Mystery
Two men described as colored attempted a robbery in Hebron Nebraska on Blut street Saturday night. Their bodies have not been found, and no further details are provided by the Washington report. Weather for Wyoming forecasts fair conditions through Sunday and Monday. A note promotes a play and a moral line about piety and heaven with references to Uncle Tom’s Cabin and a Turan event on February 20.
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Hebron
Neb
Blut Street
Katinasity Star
Sal
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House Committee
Harper
Frankfort
Breathill County
Court of Appeals
Prohibition
Fayette Circuit Court
Ite O Merals
James
Alex
Elbert Hargis
Callahan
Cockrill
Jackson
Appelate
Oldfield
New Orvieans
Creamont City Jockey Club
Barney Oldfield
Bob Walthour
Webb Jay
A. C. Webb
Loubet
Arizona
Cummings
Alexis
M. Pobedonostzeff
Holy Synod
General Trepoff
Czar
Nicholau I
Her
Czar OF
Rusbia
Cuba
Bad Boy
Mesenger
Voska
Heaven
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