Marcus Daly to Testify in Clark Case Testimony from Daly and allies dominates Washington hearing
Marcus Daly was present in the committee room as the Clark case hearings resumed in Washington. Attorney General Nolan continued his testimony, reading a letter promising immunity to witnesses in bribery cases or legislative go-betweens. John R. Toole of Anaconda, Daly’s confidant, defended Daly against charges while outlining campaign spending and Daly’s influence on Montana politics. The proceedings touched on Daly’s connections, the Anaconda interests, and the broader political dynamic surrounding Clark without assigning direct liability.
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Associated Press
Washington
Marcus Daly
Clark
Nolan
Campbell
Whiteside
Witnese
Montana
Inter Mountain
Supreme Court
Dr. Martin
Frank
Wellcome
Chas
W. Clark
Memorialian
Nolan Thas
Grand Jury
Lyon
Treacey
John R. Toole
Anaconda
Daly
Toole
Senate
Uribery
State Capitol
Butte
Bow County
Ment
Faulkner
Smith
Charlie Clark
Chandler
Seattle
Conrad
Maginnis
Lyons
Work of the Senate Deliberations Hint at Early Prep for Diplomatic Bill
Washington February 24 The Senate convened with Hare reporting the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and signaling an early next week call for its consideration. Penrose noted yesterday’s seating proceedings regarding Quay and stated he would not proceed today but would call the resolution on Monday.
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Washington
Senate
Hare
Penrose
Quay
Elections Committee
House Proceedings on Porto Rico Bill Debate
In Washington the house discussed the Porto Rican bill with leaders canvassing for a final vote next Tuesday. Clayton argued against the bill stating U S forces held Porto Rico and it should be part of the United States like Arizona. Tawney attacked Littlefield for yesterday’s speech and questioned Maine lumber interests behind the opposition. Fawney warned that imperialism would destroy republican ideals and threaten the republic.
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Washington
Clayton
United States
Porto Rico
Reland
Arizona
Tawney
Ways and Means
Maine
Littlefield
Fawney
Republic
Notable Wedding Seals Anglo American Diplomacy Pact
Washington witnessed a high profile wedding as Hon. William Paunce fete daughter of Lord Paunce fete British ambassador to the United States wed Hon. Robert Hromby of Brokehal Newark Nottinghamshire England at noon. The ceremony drew the president, cabinet, and the diplomatic corps due to Lord Paunce fete's official standing, marking a standout social event in years.
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Washington
Willian Pauncefete
Lord Pauncefete
United States
Robert Hromby
Brokehal Newark
Nottinghamshire
England
Lord Pauncefoir
Wedding at embassy for 400 guests in Washington society
A young bride, highly regarded in Washington society, had a wedding breakfast at the embassy after the ceremony attended by 400 guests. Mr and Mrs Bromley then departed for Palm Beach and will soon return to England where the bride will be presented at court.
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Washington
Bromley
Palm Beach
Fla
England
Bodies of Montana Men Arrive on Han cock transport
The transport Han cock arrives in San Francisco with the bodies of named officers and privates from Montana and other states. Listed are First Wyoming Privates Wilsock and Little plus Oscar A Fenniger of Utah Volunteer Artillery. First Idaho and others. a roster of names from Washington Oregon and Montana including Major Drennan and musicians, with several privates and sergeants identified.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Wyoming
Charles W. Wilsock
Wellsey Little
Utah Volunteer Artillery
Oscar A. Fenniger
Idaho
George Scott
Wm, Berfess
Wim. Beauchene
Washington
Fred C. Bushman
Sherman T. Shepard
Robert A. Chrystal
John Smith
Carl M
Hygeson
Oregon
John J. Kehoe
Lyman Kelsey
Ralph A. O'Dell
Wm, McElwain
Montana
Major Drennan
Michael Corrigan
John A. Saxton
David Silver
David L. Wiliams
Cornell President Delivers Address At Armour Institute
President Schurmann of Cornell University spoke to Armour Institute students predicting soon to be published reports from the Philippine commission. He said he advised the president to adopt a Filipino government and constitution closely matching Jeffersonian policy for the Louisiana territory. McKinley reportedly approved and will send a second commission to implement the plan.
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Chicago
Schurmann
Cornell Univesity
Philippine Commission
Armour Institute
Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase
Schurmanns
McKinley
Denial of Villard Yukon Rail Plan
New York reports Henry Villard denies knowledge of a Tacoma origin plan to build a Port Valdes to Yukon railroad to exploit Copper River valley resources. He says this is the first he has heard of it, and the route may mirror Capt. Abercrombie’s U.S. government project for an all American Yukon link.
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New York
Tacoma
Henry Villard
Port Valdes
Yukon
Copper River
Transports Need Repairs After Sea Duty
San Francisco reports that the transports Meade and Logan require extensive repairs before resuming service. The board of survey estimates cost at $100,000 per vessel. Hancock is returning to sea after over $200,000 spent, while Indiana and Thomas are in good shape and due to depart soon.
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San Francisco
Meade
Logan
Board of Survey
Hancock
Indiana
Thomas
Southern Pacific Acquires Carson & Colorado Railroad
C P Huntington announced that the Southern Pacific has acquired the Carson & Colorado line running 23 miles between Mound House Nevada and Keeler California with a seven mile junction to Candelaria. No fixed future operation policy was decided, but plans reportedly include extending south to Mojave and north toward the Central Pacific.
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New York
C. P. Huntington
Southern Pacific
Carson & Colorado Railroad
Carson & Colorado
Mound House
Nevada
Keeler
Cal
Candelaria
New
Mojave
Central Pacific
British Ambassador's daughter wed at St John’s church
Washington February 24. Seven hundred fifty invitations issued for the wedding of Miss Lillian Paunce fote, third daughter of Lord Paunce fote, British ambassador to the United States, and Mr. Robert Bromley, an honorary attaché of the embassy.
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Washington
St. John’s Church
Lillian Pauncefote
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Robert Bromley
Runaway horse kills man near San Jose
Morris Bcke a Diackem man who came from Caswell Tex was struck and killed instantly by a runaway horse in San Jose on February 24. He leaves a wife and several children.
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San Jose
Cal
Morris Bcke
Caswell
Tex
Cronie May Escapes Through Berlin Drip Lanches
Private sources report Cronin was seen forcing his way through Berlin at 6:02 p m after escaping. TeenFPApers announce the event, detailing the sequence from Cronin's supposed escape to the ensuing disruption in Drip lanches.
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Berlin
Cronin
The Position of Gen Cronje Is Unchanged
London reports Paardeberg dispatches claim Cronje’s condition has not worsened since Thursday. News of his surrender is eagerly awaited though authority is uncertain. Durban dispatches are doubtful while Roberts presses the siege. Kroon prouders retreat and Pretoria bulletins note Cronje’s status remains open.
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London
Paardeberg
Cronje
War Office
Durban
Roberts
Paagdeberg
Buller
Brabant
Capetown
Arundel
Priday
Clements
Pretoria
Intermittent Shelling Near Paardevorg Feb 22
Intermittent shelling persisted with a large supply column arriving at night. About 2,000 Boers are said to operate north of the locality. Shropshires advanced toward the riverbed and found Boer dead. General French captured seventy five prisoners and a patrol on the west ward side took thirty more.
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Paardevorg
French
Buller’s Casualties Reported From Feb 22 Fighting
London war office received from Buller a casualty list for February 22 battles. Killed: Hon. R. C. Cathcart of the Rifle Brigade and Lieutenants Coe and Parker of the Lancashire Regiment. Wounded: fourteen officers including Major General Wynne and Colonel Harris of the East Surrey. Buller states it is impossible to give exact killed or wounded numbers due to ongoing fighting.
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London
War Office
Buller
R. C. Cathcart
Lord Carthcart
Rifle Brigade
Coe
Parker
Lancashire Regiment
Wynne
Harris
East Surryn
Go To Aid the Boers Campaign Reported
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate assistance activity toward the Boers with names Semrenzo Marques Py Penehetramer Gironde and references to American and wrench tactics alleged to support the Boer camp. The text is garbled and hard to verify.
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Semrenzo Marques
Py Penehetramer Gironde
Desperate Boer Tactics in Cronje’s Stand
New York dispatches cite rumors of Ladysmith and Mafeking relief and Cronje’s surrender, though not confirmed. London observers say Cronje fights a doomed, strategic delaying game as British forces mass for decisive strikes along rail links and passes.
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New York
London
Ladysmith
Mafeking
Cronje
War Office
Magersfontein
Amberley
Koodoos Rand
Tranavaal
Natal
Colenberg
Stormberg
Roberts
Pretoria
Free State
Colesberg
Koodoos Land
Big Fight Proceeds In Boer War Dispatches
London reports from the Morning Post suggest General Dewet has gathered a sizable Boer force near Petrysberg to relieve Cronje, with a probable battle underway in Natal. Lord Roberts may be engaging 10 000 to 15 000 Boers, explaining observed Jongallence and rapid telegraph outages as operations unfold.
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London
Spencer Wilkinson
Morning Post
Dewet
Petrysberg
Koodoos Land
Cronje
Natal
Lord Roberts
Glove Sale Ad Lists Fine Lambskin Styles and Prices
An old newspaper notice promotes Kid Gloves for women in lambskin and Servia and Flavia Grenoble brands. It highlights two to three clasps, back embroidery, multiple colors, and guaranteed quality with prices around one dollar per pair. Reads like a retail catalog blurb from a period shop.
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Flavia Grenoble
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