Senatorial vote in Butte shocks Clark camp in Montana
The day’s vote totals show Clark with 21 votes up 14 from the first ballot, while Conrad drops to 35 from prior levels. The anti Clark camp questions bribery charges by Whitesides, urging a grand jury probe before any election. Major Maginnis and Cole Sanders receive minor support as the legislature awaits results. The piece urges a thorough judicial inquiry into bribery and a separate look at Whitesides' Daly accusation.
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Clark
Conrad
Whitesides
Inter Mountain
Major Maginnis
Cole Sanders
Grand jury inquiry may probe bribery in state politics
Citing a jurors inquiry, observers hope the Helena grand jury will thoroughly investigate bribery allegations before the legislative assembly. It may examine Whitesides, the 6 year contest, and the senatorial controversy, seeking clear facts and possible misuse of power.
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Melniore
Helena
Legislative Assembly
Delayed Senate Vote Pursued Amid Bribery Allegations
The debate centers on delaying the senator election until after a grand jury probes bribery charges. Clark supporters push to vote soon, while anti Clark elements urge postponement, arguing public opinion favors careful verification and a cooler approach before electoral action.
Settlement of the senatorial question and pending charges
The remark warns that settling the senatorial question while charges linger could lead to injustice to some candidates before the body. The speaker urges deliberation and patience.
Montana Bribery Scandal Sparks Senate Bribe Probe
In midwinter Montana readers are urged to stay cool as charges of bribery surface in the joint assembly. About $20,000 in cash is claimed to be in play, with a grand jury called to investigate the alleged conspiracy and political infighting between two democratic factions vying for control of the senatorial selection. The public is asked to await official findings while maintaining composure.
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Whitesides
Clark
Joint Assembly
Montana
Commonwealth
Senatorial Notes on Bribery Votes and Grand Jury
The article describes bribery attempts over a senate election, with Matts men backing Conrad, Clark supporters backing Poole, and potential shifts to Maginnis or Frank if votes fail. It notes $30,000, a planned school fund contribution, and involvement of Attorney General Nolan in the probe. Doubts arise over delaying the grand jury report and whether election pressure will be applied.
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Clark
Whitesides
Paraling
Nolan
Matts
Conrad
Major Maginnis
Helena
Toole
Ng ‘Toole
H. L. Frank
Maginnis
Grand Jury
Whitesides Speech Sparks Tense Assembly Scene
The assembly reacts with visible disgust as Fred Whitesides delivers a speech linked to political bribery rumors. The piece alludes to Clark and potential bribe-money schemes, suggesting factions within the body grapple with influence and possible corruption while the flag and patriotic imagery frame the moment.
Anti-Semitic theater planned in Vienna stirs controversy
An upcoming theater in Vienna aims to inflame antisemitic sentiment by excluding Jewish writers and showing works portraying Jews negatively. Backed by financiers and supported by Viennese authorities, the project was to open after Emperor Francis Joseph’s jubilee but was not ready. The piece reportedly faces possible local opposition and debates over cultural responsibility.
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Germany
Austria
Luger
Francis Joseph
Fame's Pathway and Notable Names in History
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