23 Jan 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports reveal a split in the Senate after the Quay seat dispute. The majority rejects executive appointment during a legislative recess, while the minority supports Quay, arguing constitutional intent favors gubernatorial power to fill vacancies.
A historical statement urges that depriving states of representation for long periods cannot endure and warns against any settlement that undermines states’ rights or deviates from the framers’ intent of the constitution. The quotation reflects strong federalist rhetoric on representation and legitimate constitutional process.
Large Washington crowd, mostly women, watched Taylor of the Roberts investigating committee argue for expulsion on three grounds: Edmunds act violation, flagrant congressional statute violations, and Utah statehood compact breach. Littlefield countered for seating without expulsion, Roberts listened as Wilkes case comparisons surged.
Washington January 23 Senate opening sees Turley report from privileges and elections that Matthew Quay is not entitled to a Senate seat from Pennsylvania. Minority supports Quay. Pettigrew seeks president’s report on General Bate and the Sultan of Sulu treaty including civil service status of sultan and officials.
A Port Townsend dispatch reports the steamer Townsend was total wrecked near Haines Mission after Tuesday night. The steamer Cottage City arrived from Alaska and also says the overdue City of Seattle was found anchored between Point St. Mary and Point Bridget with her propeller missing. The City of Seattle was towed to Juneau in a dangerous position on Sunday morning.
In Kankakee Illinois a remarkable insanity case opens before Judge Gower involving Mrs Emily Arseneau 60 Mrs Claire 67 and Milas Burah Dumont 55 residents of the French Canadian village founded by Rev Chiniquy. They allegedly became reclusive morose armed with revolvers fired at neighbors and refused entry. A Cincinnati visitor was ordered off under threat. A verdict is expected tomorrow with Dr W F Beaubey in charge of the cage.
Washington senate committee hearings on Clark of Montana open with dispatches from Columbus about an absent witness Murphy. Letters from Butte show support and payments, with Ector identified, and claims of loyalty to Clark versus Dalyites.
A vintage ad promotes cheviot jackets with satin linings and velvet options priced 12.50 to 13.00, 80 inch plush capes trimmed richly with values 10 to 12 dollars now 8.75 each. Very fine plush capes with martens fur offered at 0.75 each, shirt waists of French flannel from 3.95, and wool blends 3.05 to 5.00.
Washington January 23 cross examination of Ector resumes revealing letters he sent to Clark requesting funds to counter Woods of Missoula. He denounces Anaconda locals and claims a $5,000 offer to quit the Clark side. He denies the offer as a bluff and two letters remain missing. Collins refuses to testify. Swede Murphy is sought. Governor Smith and ex Governor Toole present.
In Dayton on January 23 Miss Maud Smith sat beside a red hot stove when a celluloid comb near her gate ignited and snapped. A flame enveloped her head, causing a severe scalp burn and a serious nervous shock. She has been in critical condition under a physician’s care. Her mother died last week. Months earlier her fiancé fell gravely ill and plans for their wedding were deferred as he weakened to near death.
Miss Martha Stoltz sues John P. Miller of Bradner for 5000 dollars claiming they were engaged to marry over two years and were to wed last August but he married another, Miss Jonnie Shepler, instead in Bowling Green Ohio on January 23.
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