W A Clark Elected U S Senator in Montana
W A Clark, a Butte millionaire, won the state United States Senate seat on the first ballot with 67 of 93 votes in Helena Auditorium. He praised voters' repudiation of the senate investigation and noted no winner for the short term as balloting was set to resume.
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Associated Press
Helena
Mont
W. A. Clark
Butte
United States
Thomas H. Carter
Helena Auditorium
Senator Clark
F. Aue Sustus He
Clark
Senate
Chandler
New Hampshire
Montana
Clark elected to US Senate on first ballot
In a joint session at the Auditorium Helena January 16 W A Clark won election to the United States senate on the first ballot with 57 votes, 11 over the required total. Labor men and Independent democrats McTague Geary supported him, Gregory was absent, and Speaker Corbett led the final vote amid a cheering crowd.
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Helena
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W. A. Clark
United States Senate
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Gregory
Corbett
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Cut- Ten
Sanden
Higgins
Guggenheim Smelting Trust Forms Big Denver Merger
A New York informed source reports the absorption of the Guggenheim smelting firm by the American Smelting Trust. Daniel Guggenheim becomes chairman of the board with New York HQ. H. W. Nash of Omaha remains president and ex-Gov. J. B. Grant leads the operating board in Denver. General managers are to be eliminated, replaced by plant superintendents, promising substantial savings yearly.
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New York
Guggenheim Smelting Phinto
American Smelting Trust
Daniel Guggenheim
Guggenheims
Consolidated Corporation
H. W. Nash
Omaha
J. B. Grant
Denver House
Grant
Bank Teller J Prevost Mason Charged With Embezzlement
New York January 16 J Prevost Mason third teller at the Continental Bank faced jail as embezzlement charges arose. The Fidelity and Casualty Company estimates the theft at 12 thousand dollars, with 3 thousand obtained via false entries. Mason, 48, of 1551 Washington Avenue, stood with his wife and daughter as bank examiner Charles M. Hanna reviewed the books. A clerk’s alert led to the shortage being found after Mason complained of illness and left early.
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J. Prevost Mason
Continental Bank of
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Fidelity and Casualty Company
Alason
Washington Avenue
Charles M. Hanna
Continental Bank
Mason
Kruger Considers American Visit on Boers Aid Hope
London reports Kruger undecided about a trip to America. He would go if officially received by President McKinley as Transvaal president and if the journey could aid the Boers. Health concerns and an upcoming eye operation at Utrecht require quiet and rest, tempering plans.
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Kruger
America
McKinley
Transvaal
John J. Milcholand
W.T. Stead
Tie Up for Senator Vote in Delaware Senate Session
Dover Del January 16 the general assembly met in joint session to vote for United States senator for the full term beginning March 4 and for the unexpired term of four years. Republicans again divided on both propositions with Kenny Addicks Dupont and scattering for the long term and Saulsbury Addicks Richards and scattering for the short term. Absent one regular Republican. Necessary for a choice twenty four.
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General Assembly
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Union
Dupont
Saulsbury
Richards
American oil geyser draws Beaumont crowds and deals
Beaumont Texas January 16 excitement over a giant oil geyser grows as oil flow remains strong and the Standard Oil company sends many representatives. Capt Lucas seeks ways to stop the flood while the city fills with onlookers and land values soar. Local court business pauses as streets clog and gas and oil pipe franchise talks proceed.
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Beaumont
Texas
Lucas
Standard Oll Company
George T. Craig
Craig Oil Co
Toledo
Ohio
California Oil Company
Oil and Gas
Trial Likely To End In Hanging In Bosschieter Case
Paterson New Jersey January 16 crowds filled the courtroom for the trial of three men accused in the murder of Jennie Bosschieter. The defense began after the state rested weighing the defendants McAllister Campbell and Death showed strain while Campbell appeared troubled. A possible closing of the defense today could lead to a verdict tomorrow with final arguments and judge's charge.
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McAllister
Campbell
Snub of American Minister in Brazil Sparks Diplomatic Row
Rio Janeiro dispatch reports Charles Page Bryan, the American minister, faced a rebuff from foreign ministers. He hosted a banquet for Rio’s newly chosen governor, but none of the other ministers attended, citing lack of authorization to announce their attendance. Bryan also reportedly clashes with the Argentine minister over Brazilian duties on Argentine flour.
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Herald
Rio Janeiro
Charles Page Bryan
Qminster
Brazil
Ryan
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Army Bill Vote Planned For 4 P.M. Today
Washington January 16 final vote on the army reorganization bill and amendments was set for 4 oclock this afternoon as Mr Carter urged timely action. Mr Allen expressed temporary objection but may withdraw. opposition senators expect the vote at the appointed hour amid an understanding that an agreement will be reached.
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Washington
Carter
Allen
McMillan Confirmed U.S. Senator for Six Years
Lansing January 16. In a joint convention at noon the legislature verified yesterday’s senate and house vote and Senator James McMillan was formally declared elected United States senator for a six year term beginning March 4.
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Mich
Senate
House
James McMillan
United States
Rom
Albany approves single head police board plan
Jan 15 in Alvany New York a city committee reported favorably the New York City police bill provides for abolition of police commissioners and nomination of a single head for the police board.
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New York City
Montana Delegation at National Stock Growers Meet
Boevial from Inter Mountain Salt Lake reports Montana, the largest cattle state, sent a small delegation to the National Stock Growers convention. J. M. Holt and others listed will be joined by B. F. White for tomorrow’s address on western bankers and stockmen. The event showcases a record exhibition of 500 head of fine stock.
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Inter Mountain
Salt Lake
Montana
Oother
J. M. Holt
Paul McCormick
David Pratt
A.J. Davis
Henry Williams
L. M. Harley
Phil. Poindexter
George Wikham
B. F. White
Beaverhead County
Sugar Exports Planned At Loss By Buenos Ayres Mills
A Buenos Ayres dispatch reports sugar makers intend to export 50,000 bags at a loss. Sugar owners are meeting to discuss flour exports to Brazil to counter American flour influence and establish government measures. The Argentine agriculture minister will send a commissioner to the United States to study the situation.
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New Fork
Buenos Ayres
Brazil
Rio
United States
Flour export tariff relief proposal faces opposition
The owners seek a reduction of railway tariffs and a bounty on exported flour, but the press opposes the measure.
Unlucky Number Thirteen in Bank Defalcation Case
New York January 16 Cornelius A Al el the defaulting note teller of Ge First National bank was today sent to 0 75 years imprisonment. The amount of his defalcation was six hundred ninety thousand dollars.
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New York
Cornelius A. Alel
Ge First National Bank
Linseed Oil Trust Ordered to Pay $12,020 Damages
Chicago January 16 A corporate court ruling finds the Linseed Oil Company liable for short weight in selling 7 1/2 pounds per gallon. Heath and Milligan sue the reorganized American Linseed Oil Company, with Judge Horton ordering $12,020 plus costs. The test case followed discovery that a gallon weighed 7 1/2 pounds rather than seven pounds as sold.
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Cpperate
Horton
Linseed Trust
S. H. Heath
Milligan Manufacturing Company
Linseed Oil Company
American Linseed Oil Company
Heath & Milligan
A. M. Heath
Uuat
Bold dash for pole captain plans polar voyage
Capt J Bizar Borner of Quebec has arranged to sail for Canada to present plans for a new ice voyage to Sir Wilfrid Laurier. He aims to enter polar ice between 165 and 170 degrees east and reach the pole within three or four years using an improved Fram ship and Marenni communication system.
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J. Bizar Borener
Quebec
North Pole
England
Canada
Sir Wilfrid Laurier
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Jeanette
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United States
Wreck of Flottbeck Reported Off Cape Flattery
A gale drives ship Flottbeck ashore south of Cape Flattery and likely wrecked. Tug Holyoke reports strong southwest winds and huge seas hindering rescue. Two launches wait for calmer weather to reach the scene and attempt recovery of the stranded vessel and possible crew survivors.
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Rockhill Recalled From China To Advise U S Leaders
Washington recalls W. W. Rockhill as special commissioner to China. His withdrawal aims to place him in Washington to advise the President and Secretary Hay on the eastern problem. He will depart Pekin when navigation opens.
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The
Herald
Washington
W. W. Rockhill
United States
China
Patterson Declared Elected United States Senator
Denver Jan 16 the two houses met in joint session at noon to canvass yesterday’s vote for United States senator. It shows Thomas M Patterson won majorities in both houses and was formally declared elected with a total vote of 921 to 9 Wolcott -- Note: OCR truncation may affect numbers.
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Denver
United
Thomas M. Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Edward O. Wolcott
Mob robs killer dragged to burning site in Leavenworth
The state will investigate after Fred Alexander, accused of murdering Pearl Parkes and the attempted assault on Eva Red, was dragged from a courthouse cell by a mob. His captors led him to the site where Miss Forbes' body was found and burned him as a crowd watched.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Fred Alexander
Pearl Parkes
Eva Red
Wiker
Leavenworth Burned Negro Alexander Faces Defense
Leavenworth Kansas dispatch reports preparations for the defense of Alex Alexander the Negro burned at the stake yesterday. Authorities insist his guilt in the November Pearl Forbes assault and murder was proven by his own statements at Lansing penitentiary. Sheriff Everhardy defended actions, denying requests for troops or militia and stating the crowd’s violence made restraint impossible. He claimed he merely tried to move Alexander to the county jail and that the militia would have failed to stop the mob.
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Kans
Pred Alexander
Pearl Forbes
Lansing
Everhardy
Alexander
Stilling
Tomlinson
Ever- Mardy
Carridge
Stanley
Wilitla
Bhoriff
Gality
Lawmakers Demand Punish Perpetrators of Lynching
Topeka Kansan report says Kansas legislature passed a resolution condemning the burning at the stake of Fred Alexander at Leavenworth yesterday. It calls for a most rigid investigation of the act and circumstances and urges punishment to the full extent of the law. The resolution passed the house unanimously but faced opposition in the senate.
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Topeka
Kansdan Ia
Resport
Kansas
Fred Alexander
Leavenworth
House
Senate
Quay Leaves Washington With Daughters Aide
Senator M S Quay departed for Washington today with his daughter Mixe Cora and Private Secretary Weight. Dear C Gerwig private secretary to Governor Btone joined the mission. Quay plans to qualify tomorrow as senator and push passage of the reform bill in Harrisburg. The senate and house jointly verified yesterday's election vote and Lieutenant Governor Gahin declared Quay elected.
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M. S. Quay
Washington
Mixe Cora
Weight
Dear C. Gerwig
Btone
Quay
Harrisburg
Senate
House
Gahin
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