Election of Gibson and Montana Senate Drama
Helena March 8 Special to Inter Mountain Paris Gibson of Cascade, once doubted, wins a United States senate seat amid chaotic scenes and partisan maneuvering. Senator H W Tl Frank of Silver Bow withdraws to avoid blocking a Democrat, prompting a dramatic roll call and a 92 vote tally for Gibson. The session features heated clashes, ruses from the MacGinnis faction, and bills rushed through the house amid controversy. The evening ends with Hoffamn and Hobson highlighted as notable Senate choices.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Paris Gibgon
Cascade
Great Falla
Nod
United States
Philippines
State of
Montana
HW. Tl. Frank
Silver Bow
Senate
Washington
John MacGinnixs
Barketshop
Legislative Hall
Frank
H. L. Frank
United States Senate
Paris Gibson
Gibson
MacGinnis
House 164
Gilchrist
Supreme Court
Tannin
Corbett
House
Columbia Garden
Arid Land Commission
Hoffman
Hobson
Cortett
Rewards for the Bravest in China and Philippines Honors
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long will reward officers who distinguished themselves in China the Philippines and Samoa. Capt McCaila and Capt J T Myers led Pekin relief efforts while Maj R T Waller and junior officers receive advancement. Medals of honor and $1500 gratuities planned along with commendations for Marine and other Navy officers. a board led by Asst Secretary Hackett weighed promotions and honors under existing laws.
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New York
Washington
Herald
Secretary Long
China
Philippines
Samoa
McCaila
Pekin
J. T. Myers
Legation Guards
R. T. Waller
Navy
Asistant
Hackett
Boxer Chief Hiding in Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports a fugitive boxer leader, sought by authorities, hiding in the city. A Chicago Chinatown meeting discussed aiding his escape, with claims he was educated in Paris and Vienna and had fled after a price was set on his head.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Chinatown
Fom P.k’n
Count von Waldersee
China
Boxer
Paris
Vienna
Aaron von Ketteler
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Jordan
Jewelers Doing Great Business in Mourning Britain
New York reports that the mourning period for Queen Victoria has begun in Great Britain. Jewelers reveal brisk trade as stocks remain largely unsold, while vanity and fashion glow with gems. Dining and bridge popularity rises in fashionable homes, with society papers noting royal influence on leisure games.
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New York
March
Haif
Queen Victoria
Great Britain
the Tribune
London
Vanity Fair
Frederick
Senate moves toward early adjournment
Washington on March 8 the republican senatorial conference decided not to reorganize the committees at this session. This means an early adjournment of the senate probably tomorrow.
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Washington
Republican Senatorial Conference
Senate
Liberty and Dignity Tests After House Clash
New York March 8 Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman and John Redmond debated the Commons disruptions. Bannerman urged legal force over police action noting the takedown of a police body harmed dignity and urged restraint. Redmond blamed government tactics, denying premeditation and accusing Balfour, saying Irish rights were reduced by parliamentary perfidy and Irish MPs must answer to voters across the water.
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New York
Sir Henry Campbell Bannerman
Wberal Jeader
House of Commons
John Tedmond
Redmond
Balfour
Treland
Supreme court refuses reinstatement of disbarred attorney Wellcome
Helena Montana March 8 Special to Inter Mountain the supreme court this morning refused to reinstate John B Wellcome as attorney noting petitions are insufficient without personal appearance or strong reasons the court ordered the matter not considered Justice Piggis states the protest against Wellcomes reinstatement was filed by former Bob and Guy Stapleton arguing grounds for disbarment should apply to other attorneys the protest claims the decision would undermine court judgments if reinstatement were allowed.
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Helena
Mont
Inter Mountain
Supreme Court
John B. Wellcome
Wellcome
Wtome
Justice Piggis
Bob
Guy W. Stapleton
Joe
Eame
Wellcomp
Strickut
Purmerona Cartier Montana Picked as Bi Louis Executor
Ashington reports Purmerona Cartier of Montana has been appointed by the president as omneoner of the Bi Louie express. Me ban accepted one offer with a payment of 1000 a year.
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Ashington
Cartier
Montana
United States
No More Export Duties Proclaimed by Cuban Governor
The secretary issued an order abolishing all export duties on tobacco after April 11 next. The move, part of a Cuban economic policy, aims to advance reforms following General Wood, governor general of Cuba, and reflects broader efforts to reshape trade.
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Whington
March
Wood
Gral
Cuba
Ship Free of the Rocks After Grinding Aground
New York report says the steamer Beat towark, aground for forty four hours at the junction of Main and Road Channels, was released at high tide last night and went under way today for its trans Atlantic voyage.
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New York
March
Towark
Riots in Porto Rico erupt over school incident
In San Juan de Porto Rico a riot surged as a crowd of about 1500 shouted down Americans after Superintendent Armstrong reprimanded a 10 year old girl. Gunfire dispersed the mob while artillerymen rescued the superintendent, and Gov. Allen ordered dispersal. Corporal Hiscock faces court martial.
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San Juan de Porto Rico
Hiscock
Armstrong
Independence Building
Allen
Martin
Brambaugh
Education
Porto Teo
Treasury
Independent
Vih
Uly
Clark
Armatrong
Death rate in Manila and insurgent activity report
Manila reports an estimated death rate of 34 per 1600 from a population of 39 000. Insurgent captures near Imus Cavite are noted, with Aguinaldo reportedly hiding in Isabella province. American troops are scouring Luzon. Porter denial of quitting post is issued from Paris.
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Manila
Driscan
Imus
Ai Cavite
Aguinaldo
Isabella
Luzon Island
Toole Vetoes Venue Change Bill and Beet Sugar Subsidy
Special to the Inter Mountains from Helena reports Gov. Toole vetoing Senate Bill 97 which would change venue in civil cases. He criticizes rushed passage and cites dangers to due process. He also vetoes the beet sugar bounty bill as unconstitutional under Sections 9 and 1 of the state constitution, decrying favoritism to certain interests and improper credit actions.
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Inter Mountains
Helena
Toole
Senate
Guys Higgins
United Spices
Supreme Court
I& T
Aus Preme Court
Seldoto
Tordh
Supreme Court Commission
Toule
No Election in Nebraska Vote Totals Reported
Lincoln March report shows United States senatorship vote with Alten fusion 42 Hitchcock fusion 6 W H Thompson fusion 41 D E Thompson 35 Crounse 9 Currie 13 Methelsohn 26 Hinshaw 21 Rosewater 16 and 11 scattering. No election occurred in Nebraska per the item.
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Lincoln
United States
Alten
Fusion
Hitchcock
W. H. Thompson
D. E. Thompson
Crounse
Currie
Methelsohn
Hinshaw
Rosewater
Scattering
Reciprocity With France Extended Through 1902
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Cambon have reached an arrangement extending to March 2 1902 the period allowed for ratification of the French reciprocity treaty. The extension operates under their respective governments and applies to the treaty’s finalization window.
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Washington
Hay
Cambon
Iit
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Axtor Carter
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Associated Press
Gov. Toole
Nebraska
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