Conversations With Bickford in Clark Bribery Hearings
Henry C. Stiff testified before the Senate privileges and elections committee in the Clark case. He described Bickford’s offers to pay for support, noted McLaughlin’s distressed finances, and claimed Cook offered $20,000 to vote for Clark. Stiff said he sought $50,000 and would act as a detective, with deeds and mortgages shown as exhibits. State Auditor Poindexter arrived to observe as cross-examination looms.
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McLaughlin
Stiff
Cook
Washington
Jan
Henry C. Stiff
Montana House of Representatives
Clark
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Montana
William Bickford
Mr. Stiff
Bickford
Senate
Leff
Suff
Winess
A. B. Cook
Committee of Investigation
Missoula County
Helena
Whiteside
Wallcome
Charles Clark
Neill
Steele
Whitesides
Poindexter
Hearing resumes in Clark contest before large crowd
The Clark contest hearing reopened at 10 o clock before the committee with a sizable audience in the room, as Special to Inter Mountain reports from Washington D C on January 6.
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Inter Mountain
Washington, D. C
Roberts Defense in Utah Statehood Debate
Washington January 6 The Roberts committee resumed hearings with Roberts arguing the Utah constitutional convention met Congress requirements for statehood by ending plural marriages He denied any mandate to interrupt previously formed marriages and criticized sensational crusades against him claiming the American home is in danger He warned he could name thousands of evils threatening the country without citing Utah.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
Congress
Roberta
Steamer Victoria Arrives In Tow After Earlier Departure
The British steamer Victoria under Captain Blakeley reached Manila today in tow. She left Baz Francisco on October 17 for Honolulu and Manila and was spoken on November at latitude 19 north, longitude 159 east, under sail after breaking her...
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Manila
Victoria
Blakeley
Baz Francisco
Honolulu
Rensenais
Americans Prisoners Released Amid Wartime Mystery
Howitt claims all American prisoners including Gilmore are recaptured and freed. Reports stir hope that more missing officers, notably Major Charles M. Rockefeller of the Ninth Infantry, may appear on army rolls. Rockefeller vanished after pushing beyond lines last summer with no body found. Dispatches say released men were ferried across Lingayen Gulf to Dagupan, near Manila.
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Otis
Bost
Lingayen Gulf
Dagupan
Manila
Democrats Gain In Frankfort Injunction Ruling
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Cantrill granted and then set aside an injunction restraining Mackay and Cochran Governor Taylor's appointees from qualifying. He allowed an appeal, saying the case was important enough for the court to decide. This order gives Democrats control over the judge to hear the cage in the court of appeals.
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Frankfort
Cantrill
Poyntz
Fulton
Mackay
Cochran
Taylor
Court of Appeals
Rumors of British Relief and Colesberg Occupation During Tugela Actions
London reports ongoing bombardment and reconnaissance around the Tugela with indications of a major British move via Weenen. Col. Plumer reportedly brings about 2,000 troops toward Mafeking relief, while Colesberg is claimed occupied and French is rumored to have entered Colesberg as Cape Town dispatches discuss relief efforts, troop movements, and carrier shipments.
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Tugela
Weenene
Baden-Powell
Mafeking
Plumer
Mochunid
Fort Tuli
Colesgore
Eves
Belmont
Pilcher
Capetown
Mashona
Bundesruth
Russia Masses Troops Drama Weighs On Markets
London Jan 6 weak stock closes amid rumors Russia masses troops on Afghanistan frontier. A semi official explanation from St Petersburg says the move tests Central Asia railroads capacity to transport troops. The experiment is considered successful though doubts remain about threats to Afghanistan or India.
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London
Stock
Russia
Afghanistan
St. Petersburg
Central Asia
India
Weekly Bank Statement Shows Increases Across Accounts
New York reports a weekly bank statement with rises in surplus reserve of 589 650 dollars loans 4 107 600 dollars specie 504 800 dollars legal tenders 2 311 400 dollars deposits 8 962 800 dollars and circulations 191 400 dollars The device now holds 11 767 725 dollars in excess of legal requirements.
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New York
Bank Run Forces Rahway Union County Bank Suspension
A New Jersey state institution, the Union County Bank of Rahway, suspended today after reports of an ongoing account investigation. Depositors withdrew over 330,000 yesterday, leaving a surplus of 25,000 amid the run.
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New York
Union County, Bank of Rahway
N. J
Atate
Yesterdday
Anglo-German Agreement Given to Lisbon
A semi-official note to the Portuguese president from Lisbon states that Britain and Germany would back Portugal if she sought a large loan to reorganize finances. It confirms integrity of Portuguese colonial dominions and sovereignty, and suggests colonial and customs revenue protection if a loan is accepted. Portugal reportedly says it has little need for such a loan at present.
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Lisbon
Presa
Portugal
Great Britain
Germany
Paris Prisoners Begin Ten Year Sentences Abroad
Paris reports Guerin has arrived at Clairvaux to serve ten years confinement in a fortified place. Buffet remains in Brussels serving a ten year banishment. DeRoulede, banished ten years, travels to Milan and then to Spain to settle at San Sebastiòn.
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Paris
Jan
M. Guerin
Clairvaux
Guerin
Buffet
Brussels
DeRoulede
Milan
Spain
San Sebastion
German mail steamer General cleared by Aden authorities
Aden dispatch reports authorities in Aden renounced further search of the German mail steamer General detained on contraband of war suspicions. The steamer will resume voyage in a few days.
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Berlin
Aden
Release Confirmed of American Prisoners Held in Philippines
Washington reports from Gen. Otis and Admiral Watson confirm American prisoners held by Filipinos for months are en route. Otis notes prisoners arriving from Vigan tonight with many to be telegraphed tomorrow, including Lieutenant Gilmore. Watson adds a similar Manila bulletin naming Colonels Hareang and others.
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Washington
Otis
Admiral Watson
Manila
Vigan
Gilmore
Watson
Colonela Hareang
Impending Battle at Tugela Reported From London
A London dispatch to the Tribune notes General French's maneuvers and repulse in the war, but focus remains on an impending Tugela battle. Military writers debate attack plans as censorship hides camp details awaiting Monday for full force.
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the Tribune
London
Frere
Inhlawe
Coenen
Ladysmith
Buller
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