Sensational Clark case testimony mounts in Washington
In Washington on February 5 Ben Hil and Barney Shanahan testified about alleged bribery involving Normoyle and Clark. Mine Inspector Byrne described Butte political corruption, primaries in 1898, and fraud in alderman elections. James Ryan, Jerry Connelly, and others testified of attempts to buy votes and pressure officials, while Hartman and Toole figures faced accusations of betrayal and inducements.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Ben Hil
Barney Shanahan
Normoyle
Helena
Butte
Byrne
Hoar
Shanahan
James Ryan
Clarks
Murray
Ryan
Farr
Gallick
Clark
Rector
Campbell
Jerry Connelly
Granite
Whiteside
Hartman
Withers
Connelly
Dear Lodge
Daly Gang
Rhodes
Miles City
John R. Towle
Tosebud
Toole
Associated Press
Wee Clark
Birney
Robert Fair
Normogie
M. Gallick
Reputist
Whiteside Waa
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Daly
Montanan Registrants in D.C. Listed as Clark Witnesses
The Montana Colony report lists over 40 Clark witnesses among Montanians registered in Washington February 5. The remainder are Daly supporters, including B. F. Folk and J. H. Rhodes among many others.
Buller Advances on Ladysmith Reported
New York reports from London say General Buller is advancing toward Ladysmith. The beleaguered garrison can hear his guns and remains in good spirits ready to repel an assault or aid a relief. Boer forces under Joubert strengthen defense of the Free State and cannot spare regiments.
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New York
London
South Africa
Buller
Ladysmith
Tugela
Joubert
the Frée'State
Cape Wolony
Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Lighter Bombardment Shelters Ladysmith Front During Siege
Field notes describe a quieter day around Colenso Potgieter’s drift and Spearman’s camp with reduced cannon fire. Boers seen at Potgieter’s works while British signals between Buller and White camps use calcium lamps and heliograph under dim attack and cautious watchfulness.
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Ladymaith
Chievaley
Barton
Colengo
Colenso
Potwleter’s
Sinkiathon
Potgle
Ladysmith
Spearman's Camp
Buller
White
Rumors and official notes on Buller’s Tugela move
London reports from Feb 5 note no war office confirmation of Buller crossing the Tugela or marching to Ladysmith. Officials say front quiet with no imminent movement, while public belief persists that major actions are underway at Tugela. Dispatch censorship and conflicting accounts cloud truth about Buller’s whereabouts.
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London
Associated Press
War Office
Buller
Tugela River
Lady Smith
Ladysmith
Tugela
Tugel
Home Office
Heavy Fighting Reported in Natal Front
A Durban dispatch dated today reports heavy fighting yesterday with no definite news on Sir Redvers Buller. The London telegraph notes a lack of confirmation but emphasizes ongoing combat in the Natal region.
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London
Durban
Buller
Butt Ta
Supreme Court Reverses Three Montana Decisions
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Montana February 5 the supreme court reversed three district court rulings two from Silver Bow and one from Ravalli The reversals affected the Schnepel grand larceny case and the American Hand Sewed Shoe Company against John O Rourke with the court directing enforcement of the original judgment A new trial was granted in the Ravalli county highway robbery case and the court found error in an instruction on burden of proof The German Case Company of Butte was incorporated by John T OBrien G G Hugh and James T Browning capital 3000 hotel and restaurant business planned
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Helena
Mont
Supreme Court
District Court of
Siiver Bow
District Court
Ravalli County
Butte
State
Henry Schnepe
e@gainst
John O'Rourke
Clancy
Brantley
American Hané Bowed Shoe Company
O'Rourke
A. Duenaarme & Co
Saintff
Rourke
Comsot
Zion Mercantile Company
Mayo
Arthur McCholland
Michael Horri- Rae
Ae Court
Ravalli
Highway Robery
Ji Thce Hunt
Ponte
Gherman Case Company
John T. O'Brien
Dae G. Hugh
James T. Browning
Democratic lawmakers return to Frankfort for Louisville meeting
Governor Taylor and Adjutant General Collier will not interfere with a planned meeting of Democratic legislators in Louisville today. Members were urged to return to Frankfort for tomorrow’s session as troops guarding the capitol received over 12,000 in pay. The Frankfort conference altered plans, with a noon gathering set for the court house in Louisville before adjournment.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Collier
Louisville
Capitol
London
State House
Court House
Governor Taylor Denies London Convening Report
Denial issued by Governor Taylor from Frankfort on February 6 refuting a report that the legislature would convene in London tomorrow. He confirms no order revoking the London convening and says the legislature will continue in London until policy changes, with no definite future outcome yet.
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Frankfort
Taylor
Associated Press
London
W. 8. Taylor
Taylor Sa
Kentucky Political Crisis Eases as London Session Called Off
Louisville dispatch reports the Kentucky general assembly plan to meet in London was abandoned after Democratic lawmakers fled to Louisville to avoid arrest. Republicans in London were expected to caucus but canceled plans, signaling a possible end to the dispute. Senator Blackburn and Governor Taylor held talks, with officials indicating no London session and a shift toward settlement.
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Louisville
Courier-Journal
Frankfort
General Assembly
London
John Marshall
D. W. Fairleigh
Louieville
Taylor
Executive Building
Capitol Hotel
Fairlaigh
Lena
Blackburn
Marshall
Yercor Taylor
Goebel Murder Sparks National Self-critique in New York Sermon
In New York the rector of St George's Protes tant Episcopal Church denounces U S disgrace after Kentucky Governor Goebel's murder. He blames lax law, calls for moral reform, and links national unrest to greed and violence, urging a return to obedience to law through Christ's teachings.
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New York
France
United States
William 8. Raineford
St. George's
Goebel
Kentucky
Lincoln
Garfield
Dr. Rainsford
America
Frankfort
Republicans of Kentucky View on Governorship Crisis
A Kentucky Republican statement to the Associated Press asserts the Lon don assembly’s legality, denounces rival hearings, and vows to uphold the will of the people. It credits Governor Taylor with approval, defends actions against a rump legislature, and warns against partisan court interference amid a volatile political crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfort
Kentucky
Associated Press
Taylor
London
New Calicos M4 and 87 Inches Wide Color Display
An item describes New Calicos M4 and 87 inches wide, featuring dark ground with neat little figures in blue green red and lavender, each contrasted by white on black grounds.
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A. O. U. War Society
Helms
Ramsay
Montana
Washington, D. C
B. F. Folk
Bywater
E. C. Day
M. Neill
Walter Cooper
S. T. Hauser
Jim Ryan
John Byrne
William Gallick
Mr. McGrath
McLaughlin
William Bickford
EB. L. Whitmore
Alex Johnston
Tom Cullen
Jerry Connolly
Ben
T. C. Marshall
George H. Casey
B. J. Fine
R. Pair
Kit" Carson
W. M. Tuohy
A. J. Campbell
C. H. Little
Mr. Mitchell
J. R. Ector
C. Stiff
O. C. Chisholm
Tyler Worden
Richard Watson
Emmett Callahan
General Buller
Rane
Unday
Loetdonaie
Bory
Epton Kop
Tennessy
Tennessy's
Hennessy
Scotch Zephyrs
Torchon
Nation
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