Senator Bacon Warns of Discretionary Army Power
Washington January 14 Senate opened with debate over a spending bill and clerical aid for Alaska. Senator Bacon argued against Congress ceding authority to the president to increase armed forces, saying the people have not realized the enormity of the power and will correct the evil. Protests linked to harbor bill noted.
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Perkins
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Georgia
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Mr. Bacon
Congress Debates River and Harbor Bill Payments
Washington. The House today continued debate on the river and harbor bill as Mr Lawrence of Massachusetts challenged charges assigning project costs to states where located. He cited Boston’s multi million allocations, while Mr Grosvenor and Mr Morris defended the appropriations and said benefits would extend beyond a single state.
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Loud
California
Joint Postal Commission
District of Columbia
Lawrence
Massachusetts
Boston
Grosvenor
Committee On Rivers and Harbors
Cushman
Washington
Columbia River
Morris
Minn
River and Harbor Committee
Pilotage Challenge at Supreme Court on Porto Rico Ports
The Supreme Court resumes Charles Haus versus New York and Porto Rico Steamship Co. and Senator Lindsay presses a broad reading of foreign port status. He argues Porto Rican ports may not be foreign under New York law and cites historical trade definitions to challenge pilotage exemptions and the reach of U S authority.
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United States Suprem Court
Charles Haus
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Lindsay
State of
New York
United States
Congress
Australia
Philippine Islands
Fron
San Juan
Porto Rican
Porto Rico
Railroad washouts delay Northwest traffic in rain
Portland Oregon January 14 heavy rains caused streams to rise with washouts delaying railroad traffic in the northwest. All main lines have been cleared and trains run close to schedule time today.
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Portland
Ore
Russia's Wonderful Navy in 1900 Year Review
London reports a surge in Russia's naval progress in 1900 with two first class battleships completed, one first class armored cruiser finished, and eight destroyers commissioned. Germany ranks second, Japan third, while England remains fourth as its new armored cruiser contracts proceed slowly and keel plates for battleships are delayed. The armored cruiser Gromobos, 12,000 tons, laid in May 1895, departed for China.
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New York
England
London
The
Tribune
France
Russia
Germany
Japan
Gromobos
Baltic Works
Neely Extradition Ordered by Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court ruled Neely extraditable and to be surrendered to Cuban authorities. It held Cuba foreign territory and the war aim to free Cubans from Spanish rule, based on the constitutional act of June 6, 1890.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Neely
Cuba
Spain
Plot to Kill the Czar Arrest Sparks Russian Nihilist Case
Nice police have arrested Prince Victor Nackadchivez, a Russian nihilist, accused of plotting to kill the czar during his approaching visit. Convicted in Russia in 1886 for involvement in Alexander II’s assassination and later found illegally in possession of explosive machinery.
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Nice
Prince Victor Nackadchivez
Prince Nackadchivez
Russia
Alexander TI
Yaris
Governor Dockery Praises Great Fair in Inaugural Address
Jefferson City Mo Jan 14 Governor Dockery addressed the Missouri General Assembly praising forthcoming fair events and the St Louis World’s Fair centennial exposition. He pledged to govern for all people, urged unity, and denounced class prejudice while aiming to show integrity and equal treatment of diverse interests across the state.
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Dockery
Senate
House of Representatives
Missouri General Assembly
St. Lows
Bankruptcy Case Against Infancy Plea In Jewelry Claim
London courta heard the bankruptcy case of the Duke of Manchester today regarding a $958 jewelry claim. The infant defendant’s plea of infancy was challenged as the jewelry was alleged to be necessary for the estate.
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Duke of Manchester
London
Hoar Declared Republican Candidate for U S Senator
Boston January 14 Senator George S Hoar was announced today as the Republican candidate for United States senator. Hoar will succeed himself and run for another term amid party backing and public interest in the race.
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Hoar
Boston
Geo. S. Hoar
United States
Pension Appeals Court Debate Before House Committee
Washington January 14 a committee of the G A R led by Leon Bassedr of St Louis commander in chief and Robert B Brown of Zanesville Ohio with Chars CL Adams of Toston W Burs of Chicago Coulter of Popka and John Palmer appeared before the House pension committee to argue for a bill creating a court of pension appeals to review rejected pension claims. About 4000 cases are said to be decided adversely by the pension office each year.
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Washington
G. A. Ry
Catholic Catholics Press Amendments on School Religion
Representatives of the virtral Catholics spoke on religion in schools urging amendments for native and Catholic teachers and for religious teaching in schools. Opponents argued against the measures while Judge Tait said the commission cannot adopt the proposed amendments. The commissioners, noting a majority desire religious instruction, stressed that Catholic children should attend papal schools to fulfill the bill’s aims.
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Tait
Desperate Effort for Yachting Trials
A Glasgow dispatch reports Valkyriew bought by Jampx Coates owner of Glenmfer and to be used in Bhawnek trials. Duncan who sailed the judge in the States appears as failric Taster. Distant Shore is another probable trial yacht. German emperor’s yacht Meteor may join June races. Herreshaft defender measurements published are questioned by yachtsmen. Shenstock’s construction progresses slowly. Lipch’s NY agent arranges tenders with Watson. He hosted friends at a dinner at the Central hotel last night.
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Scotland
Valkyriew
Jampx Coates
Duncan
Herreshaft
Shenstock
Thomas Lipch
Watson
Central
Will Shut P's Out Democrats Agree That Heinze Is Not One
Special to the Thier Mountain reports Democratic and fusion leaders aim to exclude Heinze as a renegade Republican. Flynn of Butte Miners Union arrives to urge labor and Populists against following Heinze MacGinnis bandwagon. House moves show Clark likely to win, with caucus tensions and committee firings signaling ongoing power struggles.
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Tiviena
Jan. H
Heinze
Taille
Olhey
John McGinnis
Heinge
William McKinley Flynn
Butte
Fis
Butte Miners’ Union
Pinkerton
Symens
Amalgamated
Uton
Sen
Wars MacGinnis
Flynn
Holla
Clarkies
Svengall
Clark
Carter
Joe Mantle
Mantie
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Corbett
MacGinnis
Chatanan
Gilovist
MadHimis
Independents Face Fusion Pressure in Deer Lodge County
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena reports intense speculation over how independent Democrats in Deer Lodge County will act. Some expect a return to Democratic roots and possible fusion leadership, while factions push for conflicting positions. Observers doubt whether pledged opposition to the fusion will endure amid campaign pressures. Hat factory explosion at Denton Manchester area leaves multiple fatalities and injuries.
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Helena
Dan
Deer Lodge County
Hhim Toy
Fish Wing
Luile
Trial for Infamous Crime in Paterson Case
New York reporters note Walter McAlister Andrew J Campbell and William Death face trial in Paterson for the October 10 murder of Jennie Kossehicter. George J Kerr will be tried separately. Judge Nison presides with daily sessions from 10 to 3 and a 48-person jury pool. Prosecutor Emly seeks first degree murder. public access will be tightly controlled due to intense interest.
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New York
Walter McAlister
Andrew J. Campbell
William Death
Paterson
Jennie Kossehicter
George J Kerr
Kerr
Wry McAlister
I l
Hanly
Muder
Jersey
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