Vote results shift in U S Senate contest. Clark leads
Special to Inter Mountain reports Montana caucus results show Clark with broad lead as Hannah and More switch to his support. Republicans back Hedges. a bloodless slate in the joint ballot favors Clark over Conrad and Maginnis. Several measures are introduced in both chambers while the flood scene on the river traces capsized ice and damaged docks.
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Harden Rejected for Philippines Commission Secretary
A Washington dispatch reports Edward W. Harden of Chicago will not be chosen as secretary of the Philippines commission. Dewey approved, Otis objected due to a San Francisco newspaper statement Otis called untrue, leading to revocation of Harden’s appointment after Otis’ objection and the president’s consult.
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Niagara River Ice Bridge Frays In Race For Life
A huge ice bridge in the Niagara gorge cracked loose trapping dozens of Sunday sightseers. White 100 persons stood on the structure as it shifted with the current. Spectators warned each other while small boys raced to shore amid panic before the bridge finally loosened from its fastenings and began to drift.
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Cuban Commission Satisfied After Six Weeks in Washington
New York January 22 dispatch from Washington reports Cuban commissioners after six weeks in the capital have completed their work on plans for future government and will sail for Havana. They will go to Santa Cruz to report to the assembly. They express strong satisfaction, saying they gained favorable action on all requests and that U.S. funds may be provided to pay Cuban soldiers, with revenues of the island securing repayment until the debt is settled.
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Colonial Commission Formed to Govern New Territories
Washington Jan 23 The secretary of war completed the colonial commission to handle government detail for territories acquired in the war now occupied by US forces. Members include General Robert Pk Kennedy Curtis Guild and Charles W Wilkins. They will oversee franchises concessions public improvement funds and related issues in Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines.
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Contracts for Indian supplies to be let in Chicago
Senator Cullom reports that in 1899 all federal contracts for Indian supplies will be awarded in Chicago. The Indian bureau lacks a warehouse there, and a Jones-led investigation shows the government could save $20,000 yearly in transport costs if contracts are confined to Chicago. Cullom has written Secretary Alger and awaits a reply.
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Reverend Budd Found Alive After Paul Jones Rescue
In Orleans, Rev. Ba rd TW Budd, once thought lost on the Paul Jones, is alive. The vessel was detained by fog near Palong and later departed amid impatience to return. Budd, formerly a Latin Greek professor at St. Mary Seminary Knoxville, taught the three young women aboard. Yacht owner Mr. Jones examined wreckage and confirmed the explosion theory.
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Money and Bonds and Markets Reported on New York Trading
New York money markets show steady exchange rates as bonds and certificates hold, while the stock market surges to record volatility. Traders push shares with unprecedented volume and rapid fluctuations, led by coulers, hitting high levels before a liquidation pause. Chicago cattle and hog markets mixed with steady to lower prices across beef, cattle, and sheep sections as trade volume remains heavy.
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Chicago Livestock Market Summary Jan 23 Trading Notes
Chicago market brief notes pork cash grain prices May corn 3S oats 2s May 71 71 percent close. Lard five ninety, ribs July at 1.27. No 2 red Tl 71 percent, No 2 hard 66 40 67, No 1 Northern spring 68 40 69, No 2 Northern spring 64 40 69. Corn 2 64 and oats No (incomplete data).
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Paris Press Divided on Dreyfus Case Revelations
A World dispatch from Paris notes how Temps chief Beaurepaire and other Dreyfus supporters and opponents push competing interpretations of government actions. It cites fears of national scandal, calls for a fair court verdict, and warnings of street demonstrations if the court overrules or delays a new trial, stressing France’s military democracy and national honor.
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Money Markets in England and Bank Rate Pressures
London financial wires report money markets flooded with banking credit and Bank of England restraint. Discounts slipped toward one percent as open market rates fluctuated and gold demand revived, with export orders for gold continuing despite lower rates.
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Treasury drains spur market into late February shift
The treasury’s heavy disbursements reduce balances, sparking cheap money and stock speculation. Banks gain leverage as March balances lag. armor orders and war spending tighten cashflow while foreign markets mix strength with Spain’s debt crisis and French support needs.
Senate Proceedings on Witness Attendance and Philippines Liberty
In Washington on January 23 the judiciary committee bill on attendance of witnesses in court of claims matters passed. The ap coy deficiency bill also passed. White addressed the senate arguing for West anti-expansion and for a Kacen plan. He cited supreme court paragraphs and Admiral Dewey’s report to claim self government is as possible for the Philippines as for the Cubans, stressing legal considerations but deeming further debate unproductive.
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Senatorial Ballots and Early Returns Across States
Patchwork election notes from Wheeling West Virginia to Lincoln Nebraska track the unsettled senatorial contests and early ballots. Reports cite Democratic gains in one house seat while other races show scattered tallies and expected committee recommendations ahead of votes in Delaware Pennsylvania and Nebraska with a national stock association convention drawing participants from many states.
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President nominating Col Eugene Griffin brigadier general
Washington reports President McKinley nominated Col Eugene Griffin first BV Engineers to brigadier general. The brief notes other dispatches from Manila and Stockholm on prisoner releases and royal rest, plus Joan Daly elected mayor of Limerick by unanimous vote.
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