Death of Representative Harmer Overshadows Congress
The Senate praised Mr. Lodge of Massachusetts for a Philippine speech that drew full attendance. In the House, the death of Representative Harmer of Pennsylvania, the longtime “father of the house,” cast a somber mood. House members draped Harmer’s desk in flowers and adjourned to honor him. The Aldrich-Rebbing contested election vote was postponed to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benate
Washington
Senate
Yeatering
Ledge
Massachusetts
Lodge
Congress
Representative Harmer
Pennsylvania
House
Calleagues
Hurmers
Senate Debates Porto Rico Tariff and Civil Government Bill
The Senate opened formal debate on the Porto Rico tariff and civil government bill, with Parker and Pettus leading discussions and Mason’s motion on foreign relations tabled. Foraker explained the bill’s aims to levy a tariff aiding local self government, roads, and schools, while the court’s ruling on insular status looms. In the House, Aldrich won a contested Alabama seat after a party vote, and a pension-rule change followed a clash between Mahon and Talbert as Wise vs Young moved toward a vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Paraker
Ollo
Pettus
Alu
Mason
Committee On Foreign Y Relations
Foraker
Supreme Court
Porto Rico
Philippines
Gaston Robbins
Mareth Alabama
T. ‘Aldrich
Mahon
Pennsylvania
Talbert
South Carolina
House
Wise Vs. Young
Virginia
Weeks
Mich
Tony
Senate Discusses Boers Sympathy Resolution Behind Doors
In Washington on March 10 the Senate debated Mason's resolution expressing sympathy for the Boers in private session. Senator Davis urged executive handling to avoid straining relations with a friendly power. The open session featured no Lindsay speech on the Porto Rican tariff and governance issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Washington
Mason
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
United States
Lindsay
Kentucky
Porta Ican
Mavis
Spain
Congress
Porto Rico
Philippines
House completes first pension session with broad support
Washington notes the opening pension session under the new rule proved a success with little friction as ninety seven bills passed the committee of the whole and house. An Irish exchange between Mr. Lot of California and Mr Sulloway of New Hampshire highlighted the session. A proposed grant of 20000 and 10000 annual to former Queen Liliuokalani was tabled. The Hawaii government bill and Wise Young election contest dominated the rest of the term with remarks by Weeks Burke Hull Lysney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lout
Clalifornia
Mer. Sulloway
New Hampshire
House
Washington
Wille
Senate
Trott
Massachusetts
Liliouka Lant
Hawaii
Monroe L. Wayward
P.im
Wise- Young
Weeks
Michigan
Burke
Texas
Hull
Iowa
Lysney
North Carolina
Senate session on Philippine question and pension bills action
In a Senate session marked by legal argument on the Philippine question, Mr. Rawlins of Utah dominated the floor. Eighty six private pension bills passed as a 4% Democrat was unseated and a Republican seated, with near tied votes and absences cutting the majority to seven. The urgency deficiency bill carrying 1,430,380 dollars was approved.
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Senate
Washington
Rawlins
Utah
Philippines
House
R. A. Wise
W.A. Young
John 5. Wise
New York
Virginia
Lis
Henderson
Wars of the Tongs Seek Peace in San Francisco Chinatown
The San Francisco Chronicle reports imminent talks to end violence among rival Chinese tongs in San Francia. Wah Ting and Li Suey Ying Tongs oppose Suey Sing Tongs after shootings that killed two prominent members. Consul general Dong Hung will oversee meetings to pursue a peaceful settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hfor
San Francia
San Francisco
the Chronicle
Wah Ting
Li Suey Ying Tongs
Fist
Tong
Dong Hung
Sin Suey Ying Tong
Omaha Fire Destroys Tent and Rubber Company Building
A severe blaze in Omaha gutted the Omaha Tent and Rubber company building and destroyed stock valued at about 30000. The structure loss is estimated near 75000, with 20000 insured for the stock. Schmipeler and Mueller piano renters and the Nebraska Seed company suffered smoke and water damage to substantial stock, all reportedly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Omaha Tent and Rubber Company
Tent and Rubber Company
Schmipeler & Mueller
Nebraska Seed Company
Boy shoots mother with revolver given by father
In Chicago on March 14 seven year old Richard Essig fired a 22 caliber revolver his father Charles T Hasig had given him. The bullet struck his mother Mrs Essig in the abdomen and she was taken to Lakeside hospital where doctors fear the wound may be fatal. The father, secretary of the Fort Dearborn Athletic club and manager of Joe Choynski, had warned the boy to be careful with the weapon after obtaining a revolver and cartridges for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Richard Essig
Protest Over Address of Welcome to Queen Victoria
Irish Lender Chicotn protests the proposed Dublin welcome to Queen Victoria and declares he will resign his council seat if the address is presented. The note, dated March 14, is directed to the Dublin corporation clerk and cites his protest as a stand against the royal address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicotn
Dublin
William Tredmond
M. P
Corporation
Queen Victoria
Smallpox Not Epidemic in Asheville Area
Asheville North Carolina March 14 report says no epidemic of smallpox. A few cases occurred but all patients have recovered and there is not a single case now within or near the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
N. C
Northwest guard telephones stay of execution in Montana
In Helena on March 11 a lieutenant governor used a telephone to arrange a temporary respite for Joseph Shafer awaiting his hanging at Butte. Officials in Missoula and the sheriff at Helena were notified as papers and appeals proceeded. This is believed to be the first use of a telephone for such a purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantnun Offielntx
Helena
Mont
Helen
Butte Mall
Joseph Shafer
Guv. Spriggs
Onser
Supreme Court
Pasa Hort Slater
Prisoner Commits Death by Own Action in Jail
Helena Mont March 10 Juller 1 Brown arrested in this city for forgery committed death by own action in the city jail while being fed for preliminary hearing. He claimed he wanted his handkerchief and stepped to his cell, then leaped fourteen feet to the stone pavement, crushing his skull and dying within minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Walton
Mont
Juller
Brown
Women Suffragists Lose in the Lege in Des Moines
In Des Moines Iowa on March 10 the house defeated the suffrage resolution by 5 to 43. The measure previously failed two years earlier with 50 votes for and a constitutional majority short. The report notes political setback for women’s suffrage efforts in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
House
General Harden in Wisconsi n hospital as pneumonia seeks recovery
Gen Harry Harden commander of the Wisconsin G A R is in poor health with fits of illness from pneumonia. At seventy seven his age causes concern yet friends hold hope due to his rugged constitution and the general remains confident of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harden Seriority ii
Madison
Wis
Harry Harden
Wisconsin G. A. R
Decision for Railway Company at Black River Falls
March 11 report from Black River Falls Wisconsin notes a $10,000 damage suit filed by George A. McKech against Oma Railway Company. Details of claims and procedural steps are summarized from the court entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River Parls
Wis
George A. McKecih
Oma
Railway Suit Settled by Judge ONeil Ruling
The case against the railway company was abruptly closed as both parties agreed to submit the matter to Judge ONeill rather than a jury. The decision favored the railway company immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ba Railway Company
O’neil
Fatal Jump Ends Tracklayer Bert Brakeman’s Life
Fatal accident at Sault Ste. Marie. Bert Brakeman, a tracklayer on the water power canal, was killed while attempting to jump aboard a gravel train engine. He died at the general hospital after a brief stay. his relatives or former home are unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Bert Brakeman
General Hospital
Bank Reorganized by Aberdeen Capitalists
Aberdeen National Bank has been reorganized and its entire stock is now held by Aberdeen capitalists. Lincoln and Boyd are heavy stockholders and, with Robert Moddy, hold no controlling interest in the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen, 8. D
Aberdeen National Bank
Aberdeen Capitalists
Lincoln & Boyd
Robert Moddy
Banl
Discharged From Custody In Minnesota Robbery Case
Brainerd Minnesota March 11 Joseph Beaulieu and Luuiel La Croix held to the grand jury last December charged with robbery of the McGors at Bt Matthing August 28 1807 were discharged the jury failing to Indlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainerd, Minn
Joseph Beaulieu
Luuiel la Croix
McGors
Bt. Matthing
Indlet
Fatal Woods Accident Near Bagle Bend Minn
March 11 in Bagle Bend Minnesota a man named Prank Wiemberg was killed when a tree fell in the woods. A three year old son alerted neighbors, leaving a small family behind.
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Bagle Bend
Minn
Wiemberg
South Dakota Town Engulfed in Blaze Destroys Forty Buildings
March 10 lead item reports a massive fire at Dalkenburg saloon in Deadwood that destroyed forty structures, with losses pegged near a half million dollars. Firefighters used dynamite to halt spread amid high winds and water shortages. major mills and a library were threatened but saved.
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South Dakota
Dalkenburg
Deadwood
Seartea
Millie Kemp
M. G. Cox
L. D. Jacobs
W. I. Dickinson
W. B. Perkins
L., P. Jenkins
Abe Fink
Henry Jacobs
Nester Bros
Wolff Fink
Barele
Fawcett & Delehanty
Cotton & Andrety
Hurst Library
Homestake
Fire Destroys Broadway Laundry in Superior Block
A blaze in West Superior Wisconsin on March 10 caused over 20000 dollars in losses in the Cruax block. The Broadway laundry, housed in the central business district, sustained about 15000 dollars in damage, with fire authorities contending the fire originated there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blane
Unlces Carnes
West Superior
Wis
Broadway
Fire Destroys Block Owned by Peter Truas in Vau Claire
A fire in Vau Claire damaged a block owned by Peter Truas with about $12,000 in losses. The blaze was contained to one area, and insurance covered only part of the contents. Losers include New Ira business university, several lawyers, doctors, and business men housed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Truas
Vau Claire
New Ira Business University
Ioas
State relinquishes challenge to swamp land grant
In St Paul on March 10, Governor Lind and Auditor Dunn decided not to appeal U. S. District Judge Lochren’s adverse ruling on the Duluth and Iron Range swamp land grant. The state will move to Hill its grant within 30 to 60 days and finalize the whale transaction, ending the dispute. The decision rests entirely with the state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth & Iron Range
St. Paul
United States District
Lochren
Duluth & Tron Range Railroad
Lind
Dunn
Fire damages Hartin and Emerson feed mill
Fire swept Hastings Minn on March 10 at Hartin and Emerson's feed mill on the levee. The blaze caused considerable damage to the plant and stock. Officials believe a hot box started the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Minn
Hartin & Emerson
Parmington Grows Cheese Industry With New Plant
New Cheese Factory, Osceola, Wis., March 10 reports Parmington plans another cheese plant starting around April 1. Built by TI Lagraund of Somerset, it will bring Parmington to four operating factories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Wis
Parmington
TI. Lagraund
Somerset
Bank Safe Opened After Fire Theft Suspected
Bank of Hitchcook safe opened after a fire on Friday night. About eleven thousand dollars in cash was missing but later recovered in the cafe. Bank officials and cashiers say the money was in the cafe when the bank closed Friday evening and a thief or arsonist is suspected. Depositors will be paid in full as soon as funds arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datcom Kant
Turon
Bank of Hitchcook
Waa
Efferts
Cashler Wilson
Inteng
Appointment of acting bishop coadjutor in Minnesota
The Episcopal diocese of Minnesota names Samuel C. Ydaon of North Dakota as acting bishop coadjutor pending a permanent appointment. Bishop Edson handles only personally assigned duties. Standing committees retain governance and executive powers until Bishop Whipple’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon Gilbert
St. Paul
Episcopal Diocese of
Minnesota
Samuel C. Ydaon
North Dakota
Tyne
Edson
Whipple
Gillman Acquitted in Self Defense Claim
Butte Montana March 14 Edwin W Gillinan charged with murder of miner Dan Sullivan last Christmas was acquitted by a jury on his own testimony that he acted in self defense. After verdict he was spirited to the depot by his lawyers and sent out of town amid threats to kill him if acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
Edwin W. Gillinan
Dan Sulllivan
Lim
One Year for Godfrey in Deadwood Court
Judge Moore in circuit court sentenced George N. Godfrey to one year in the state penitentiary for an assault on G. P. Donnell with intent to do bodily harm. Herbert D. Caddy’s case for attempted robbery of Russell & EIE in a city saloon is set for March 23. Caddy was previously acquitted in the same hold up case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guilforey
Deadwood
Double Murder and Suicide Shocks Scott County
Reports say Zeb Leonard, a farmer, killed his wife and four year old son at a secluded spot, buried the bodies, then burned the house. He later killed himself in the woods. Leonid and his wife were sixty and twenty seven. Jealousy is cited as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle Rock
Scott County
Zeb Leonard
Leonard
Leonid
Grief Turns Mind After Tragic Wisconsin Death
In Antiga Wisconsin on March 14 White Bern hard Wendorf and his fifteen year old son Otto were logging near Neva when a flying hook struck the boy on the head killing him instantly. The grieving father carried the boy home two miles then collapsed and died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antiga
Wis
Bernhard Wendorf
Otto
Neva
Dawson City Gold Field Tales Reach Nome Claimants
Heath Nome and Sontle Wash report from Dawson City that a new gold field is found 100 miles from Nome. Stories of vast wealth circulated after Gape Nome departed eight days ago, with tales dated back to December 18, fueling excitement among latent arrivals.
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Heath Nome
Sontle
Wash
Dawson City
Gape Nome
Nort
Nome
Judge Knowles Rules on Noted Chinese Boycott Case
In Butte Montana Judge Knowles of the United States court handed down a decision in the long pending Chinese boycott case. He made permanent the injunction against labor unions and labor leaders who for years prosecuted a boycott against Chinese and all Chinese employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniona
Butte, Mont
Mare
Knowles
United States Court
State Lands to be Sold by Pierre Office in March
The land commissioner's office begins offerings for sale of unleased lands across recent counties. Officials estimate sales will exceed any prior year and foresee the school fund increasing by about 3 million dollars from this year's sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Land Commissioner's Office
Threatie
Plans for four new stone blocks at Lead and a new hotel
Lead and Deadwood architects drew plans for four new stone and brick blocks to replace burned buildings in Lead. A new hotel is planned, to be built on the former Miners Union hall site or on Mill Street near the Tlome-Brukee company offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lead, Lead
Lead
Deadwood
Son Blocker
Mill Street
Tlome- Brukee Company
Democratic City Nominations at Alwankee Convention
Democratic city convention nominating ticket includes Mayor David Tose, Treasurer William Tollow, and Controller John Tt Woll, all renominated. Democratic county convention names ex-Congressman J. Somers for county judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alwankee
David
Tose
William Tollow
John Tt. Woll
J. Somers
Seedbed Workgrounds Open as County Starts Seeding
Farmers in the county began seeding operations yesterday as ground conditions remained excellent for planting. Local reports note amiable weather and readiness across fields, with several crews launching work at dawn and anticipated steady progress through the week.
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Marcel
American Transvaal Fund appeal to aid Africander causes
A dated Cape Town appeal urging Americans to support widows and orphans of the African War, signed by Africander bond leaders. It asks donations to Mr. C G de Villiers, Cape Town, to aid wounded and displaced, citing American revolutionary ideals and solidarity with the South African Republic and Orange Free State. George W. Van Siclen confirms receipt of $2,000 on Feb 23 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Town
Messrs
N. J. DeWaal
Joseph N. Hoffman
J. H. Hofmeyr
Thomas P. Theron
D. J. A van Zyl
South African Republic
Orange Free State
John Hancock
Eampire
C. GC. de Villiers
George W. van Siclen
Ampiican
Broadway
New York City
Beveridge Visits Nagasaki in Cautious Stopover
Indiana Senator Albert J. Beveridge, aged thirty five, landed at Nagasaki during a Philippine trip. He mingled unseen, visited the U S consul Melal, and thwarted a local impersonation scam as an American officer helped restore the situation with a dinner back at the consulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enoch
Philippines
Albert J. Beveridge
United States
Indiana
Nagasaki
Beveridge
Naga- Baki
Melal
Boise Penrose
Pennsylvania
Penrose
Mr. Beveridge
Senator Beveridge
Lndiana
McKinley
Sexataiis
Beverlitze
John A Salter Seed Co Sees Record Orders Hit March Goal
LaCrosse Wisconsin firm John A Salter Seed Co reports 6434 orders last Monday and predicts doubling by mid March. Strong demand drives sales in potatoes vegetables onions cabbage peas beans and an assortment of grains including Bromus Inermis and Big Four oats. Early Bird radish and Lightning cabbage are listed as top sellers in a wide market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Salter Seed Company
LaCrosse
Wis
How Natal Got Its Name Discovered by Portuguese
The article recounts how Natal, South Africa, was found by Portuguese navigators seeking an ocean route to India. Bartholomew Diaz led two Utile ships in 1486, and eleven years later Do Gama sailed south, discovering Natal on Christmas Day and naming it in gratitude, as reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natal
South Africa
India
Bartholomew Diaz
Do Gama
Toledo Business Ad Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure
An old notice offers one hundred dollars for a remedy pane and asserts J Cheney & Co. of Toledo endorse Hall's Catarrh Cure. The ad cites testimonials and notes internal use for catarrh with Holt's Family Pills as a related product, listing local druggists and wholesale druggists in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
J. Cheney &Co
Props
Toledo
J. Cheney
Wont & Trans
Wholesale
Druguiste
A Boy From Beston Seeks Office Boy Post
A Detroit Free Press clipping shows a boy from Boston seeking an office boy job. He asks for payment of one hundred dollars weekly but expects to earn about three dollars, reflecting a humorous mix up in wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beston
Boston
Gtr
Detroit Freeress
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New Phllippine Commission
W. HM. Taft
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Philippine Commi
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Denny
Worcester
New Philippine Coromisalon
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Luke EL. Wriche
New Philippine Commission
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Transvaal Fund
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