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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
2
A compiled column contrasts odd foreign shopping habits with U S election returns. It notes fragmented shops, varied measures, and shopping fatigue. Separate notes cover fifth ballots for U S senators in Delaware Utah and Washington with no decisive totals.
A Vienna writer portrays Herr Strauss as a nervous, inspired composer and capricious director. Dressed in velvet and knee boots, he dashes through the boisterous scene, seeking inspiration in rooms and bedrooms. Mme Strauss supports his habit with many pianos and writing desks scattered through their home.
The Boston Herald praises Miss Beatrix Hoyt as a superb golfer with exceptional ability and a powerful arm and eye. It questions if the celebrated female champion can throw a stone accurately enough to hit a mark.
The article recounts Louis XII of France accusing King Ferdinand of Spain of deceit in a bargain. Ferdinand replies that France lies and that he has deceived Louis more than ten times.
A Detroit Free Press line notes a draft from the west while a banker and cashier review mail. Uncle Eben’s quip about people who think of a circus loss adds a folksy Washington Star flavor to the snippet.
An 1880s style advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine disorders excluding cancer. It claims to ease childbirth pain, regulate monthly functions, and restore vigor, citing a testimonial from Mrs. Cordelia Henson about prolapse and prolonged illness after childbirth.
Charleston headlines a day of high drama as the House unseats two Republicans and the Senate seats M B Morris over Kidd amid party retaliation. Democrats push for further unseatings while joint ballot strength shifts to 50 Republicans and 47 Democrats awaiting today’s votes.
Carson January 24 Yesterday's legislative session featured a lively scramble over the Senate contest between Senator Stewart and Congressman Newlands. A Lyon county petition urging Assembly support for Newlands was ruled out of order, an appeal tied 14 to 14 with one abstention. Stewart hopes to win on the first ballot today while Newlands backers say a loss would doom Stewart. Maas Meeting of Anti Expansionists in New York January 23 A mass meeting at the Academy of Music protested imperialism and entangling alliances. Delegates including ex President Cleveland, Bryan, and Bishop Potter sent apologies. Cochran Eustis and Gompers led speakers with resolutions opposing Philippines annexation.
Sacramento reports the senatorial deadlock unchanged after a single ballot, with the earlier tally matching the prior count. Testimony revealed Dan Cole received 100 from Milton J. Green for campaign use via Assemblyman Jilson. In Wyoming, Iredale probed Reavell’s contest case, finding Sweetwater county vote tied, leading to Reavell’s seat vacancy and Iredale sworn in as senator.
Colonel James A. Sexton commander of the Grand Army of the Republic remains critically ill in Washington with Bright's disease. He is reported resting easily and shows no material change from yesterday.
Porter J McCumber, Republican, was elected noted States senator in the joint assembly yesterday receiving 77 votes. Oma Kleinogle received the fusion vote of 13. Pope confined to his bed in Rome with Daily Chronicle correspondent reporting the pope’s condition.
The Senate debated Navy promotions for Admirals Sampson and Schley amid a fight over who deserved advancement. A vote to obtain Navy records passed 85 to 27 after hours of argument, with Republicans and Democrats clashing on favoritism and policy.
Washington January 24 Senate open session centered on expansion policy. Senator White Democrat California opposed ratification of the peace treaty and urged independence for the Philippines. He argued expansion conflicts with constitutional principles and traditions, while suggesting a clear administration policy could ease the ratification issue.
Washington January 21 The House proceedings featured a sharp exchange between Grosvenor of Ohio and Lewis from Washington as the day opened. The post office appropriation bill was approved before recess and Speaker Reed announced floor leadership changes in the Ways and Means and Rules committees following retirements and deaths.
In Washington on January 20 and 21 the Senate debated expansion policy. Mr Turner of Washington delivered a constitutional argument challenging Senators Platt and Foraker over recent utterances. Foraker rebutted, saying he spoke only for himself and not as an administration representative, noting Britain’s reaction reflected a misapprehension about which Ohio senator spoke. Nelson opposed West's anti expansion resolution. White also spoke as the Senate reviewed a convention bill.
In Nidagara Falls on January 24, nearly 100 people stood on the Niagara river ice bridge when the structure loosened from its banks. Spectators in parks and on the arch watched as the ice moved with the current. several small boys reached safety, while one man and a man with a woman reached the Canadian shore. A second report from San Francisco notes the ferry Oakland colliding with the launch William D, sinking it and killing Engineer Waddles and passenger J. D. Orr. The hunted two men feared drowned after a duck hunting trip were later missing.
The press received two charges against Commisary Eagan for conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman by criticizing General Miles and for conduct prejudicial to military discipline by repeating those statements before the war investigating commission. Eagan is not expected to plead guilty, and a strong legal contest is anticipated.
A mounted Indian policeman found the body of a woman on the Pine Ridge Indian reservation. The mutilated corpse indicated murder and the case drew wide attention in the region. Indications pointed to foul play as the investigation began.
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