Clark faction fractures as Lewis and Clarke lawmakers defect
Helena dispatch reports growing rift in Clark faction as seven Lewis and Clarke delegates abandon Clark caucus amid hostile editorials and political pressure. The Helena Independent sparking debate over motives, while Clark camp remains anxious about future floor votes and a potential short term senate fight. Local officials and mounting applications for legislative jobs accompany the turmoil.
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Lewis and
Clarke
Clark
Helena
Stull
Inter Mountain
Stell
Butte
Jesse Wharton
Wharton
Baker
Jack” Byrne
M R. TD. Myles
Broadwater
W. H. Lockhart
Leck
Boulder
Helena Independent Attack Stirs Lewis and Clarke Delegation
Special to Inter Mountain Helena Jan 12. A sharp editorial from the Helena Independent questions the Lewis and Clarke delegation’s caucus decision and hints they may not support W A Clark for senator. Clarkites and Clark supporters defend the delegation as prudent amid party faction tensions.
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Helena
Clark
Lewis and Clarke
Delegas
Inter Mountain
Lewis and Clarke Lelegate
Independent
Herald
Bieves
Joint Assembly
Lewis
W. A. Clark
Tor “Ark
New Jersey Corporations Tax Upbeat Figures in Report
NY press summary of New Jersey state board of assessors annual report. It shows 6,005 corporations paid $2,051,209 in taxes for the year, with tax rate one tenth of one percent on paid in stock. The report estimates capital stock at 20 percent of authorized capital, implying a fivefold authorized total of $10,256,047,000. It notes 1,136 more miscellaneous corporations assessed than 1899, though 1,307 new companies joined in 1900 and 671 charters were forfeited by Governor Voorhees for nonpayment of taxes.
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New York
State Board of Assessors
New Jersey
Treasury
State Corporation Department
Voorhees
West Point hazing hearing opens with Col Mills testimony
At West Point on January 12 the congressional inquiry into hazing resumes. Col A L Mills, superintendent, testifies on cadet discipline, class scrapping, and past fights. He notes a demerit system then and recalls only three improvised fights among first class men. He also discusses cadet night surveillance and duty of officers.
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West Point
Congressional
Military Academy
Col
A. L. Mills
Murderous Scoundrel in Albany Tragedy Leaves Three Dead
Louis Currier, 49, killed his wife and son in Albany at dawn, then cut his own throat after sending a premeditated note to police. The 12 year old boy Archie also died. Currier, a painter, had a history of abuse and heavy drinking. a sister defends the deceased wife.
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Albany
N, Y
Louis Currier
Archie
Paris Green
Currier
North Adams
Mass
From the Sky Hints of Mysterious Airborne Sparks
William A. Eddy of vonne New Jersey reports that after being drawn from his kite wire he observes hundreds of electrical signals in groups of three like Morse, with sparks jumping every 12 seconds between kite ends. He notes disappearances of action for minutes, suggests sparks originate high in the air above trolley wires, and speculates signals may come from an outer planet with electricity traveling at extraordinary speeds. Eddy plans careful measurements to test the phenomenon and its relation to wireless telegraphy.
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York
Wm. A. Eddy
Vonne
N. J
Solhe
Eddy
Santo Domingo approves government credit to Santo Domingo Improvement Co
The Jan 12 Haytien cable reports Congress voting a credit to compensate the Santo Domingo Improvement Company of New York. Government retains customs control and pays salaries monthly. A commission set to cover costs and duties for Dutch, Belgian, American, French consuls and a Dominican. General satisfaction noted as the country remains quiet.
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San Domingo
Republic of Santo Tomingo
Haytien
Congress
Santo Dmingo Improvement Company
New York
Canvo
Pres Det
Kennedy Pardoned by Indiana Governor Mount
William W. Kennedy, imprisoned for life in 1885 for the Greensburg murder, was pardoned by Governor Mount who leaves office next Monday. Kennedy had been paroled in 1897 and served in Havana. His sister Kate Kennedy campaigned publicly for years, even dressed as a man to track the real killer.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mount
William W. Kennedy
David Baker
Greensburg
Kennedy
Sanitary Service
Havana
Kate Kennedy
Indiana
Miss Kennedy
Two Men Die In Illinois Central Freight Collision
A double header freight wreck near Pevelville Illinois Central kills Conductor W A Wing of Coulterville and Brakeman W E Ring of Duquoin. Four other crew members injured as two engines and six cars are destroyed, with one Mogul engine wrecked and second engine badly damaged.
The Crip at Princeton
An epidemic of grippe has spread rapidly through Princeton University. Eighteen cases are now in the university hospital, with every ward occupied by a patient.
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Princeton
N. J
University Hospital
Senate Honors Cushman Davis in Memorial Session
Washington notes mark the senate memorial service for Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota. Speakers include Morgan Lodge and Lodge along with Nelson Towne and Hoar as the body expresses personal loss and recalls his foreign relations leadership. Official says rejection would come quickly if considered, while London reviews the amended Hay-Pauncefote treaty for a final reply.
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Washington
Senate
Cushman Ix
Davis
Minnesota
Peace Commission
Nelson
Senator Day
Morgan
T Louisian
Chirk
Wyoming
Lodge
Massachusetts
Daniel
Virginia
Sucessor
Towne
Hoar
Spooner
Wisconsin
McCainher
Foster
Washington president progresses toward recovery
Washington reported rapid improvement with President MMaking upright briefly last evening and walking in the room today. If no unfavorable developments occur he will likely resume pressing duties early next week.
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Washington
Treaty status under British cabinet review in Leiden
Washington reports that the Hay-Pauney treaty as amended is before the British cabinet for consideration as officials aim to decide whether the instrument should be approved. The State Department is not predicting results and no firm conclusions are given, though an answer is expected soon amid widespread speculation.
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England
Washington
State Department
London
United States
Senate
Itas
Leiden
Curzon May Leave India Rumor Stirs London
A London dispatch reports a rumor that Lord Curzon may resign as viceroy of India due to Lady Curzon’s poor health and Indian climate. It suggests Lord Cadogan could succeed or be offered the post after his term in Ireland.
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New York
The
Herald
London
Lord Curzon
India
Curzon
Lord Cadogan
Ireland
Famous abolitionist dies in Berea Kentucky
Berea Kentucky January reports the death of Rev Jon Schneiner a noted abolitionist and founder of Berea College. Born in New York 1816 the obituary highlights his ties to Cassius M Clay his church work in Berea and his lifelong abolitionist activism amid a turbulent career.
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Berea
Jonn
Berea College
Mr. Pee
Brookyn
Augusta
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Lane ‘Orological Seminary
Fee
Cassius M. Clay
General Clay
Phen
Hor Berea College
Diack
Chien Jan
Jon Schneiner
Evangelical
Dasnelation
America
Bavaria
Threats of Riots and Uproar in French Canadian Press
In Montreal a Gaoized organ warns that French Canadians will not endure English insult and that a riot could prompt an American invasion of Quebec. The piece claims a fifteen day occupation by an American army if abuses persist, urging restraint from Ontario and other regions.
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Montreal
Que
Tae Verite
Canada
Enstland
Quebec
Ontario
Sam
Toronto
Iisult
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Nisch
Alexander
Milan
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