Montana Senate Election Inquiry Grows With New Witnesses
Washington report details new testimony in Senator Clark of Montana case. State Treasurer Collins described depositing $80,000 in bills. Clark’s namesake and Fred W. Cowan testified on offers of money to influence votes for Clark. Wellcome and Bickford figures emerge as agents courting Speaker Stiff’s support with payments and threats of action.
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Nas
PetUfore
Mather
Ove Weiolly
Washington
Clark
Montana
Senatn Committee On
Whiteside
Collins
W. A. Clark
Madison County
Fred W. Cowan
Seailroad
Misonda
Stiff
House of Representatives
Legishation
Clork
Cowan
Wellcome
Mimic
Senate
He- Mens
Bickford
Senator Clark
Hep
A. Clark
W. EE. Bickford
Speakewe Stim
Montana House of Representatives
Stift
Conrad
Mark
Sax
Senate Deliberates Philippine Question With Sharp Claims
In Washington on January 12 a spirited Senate debate over the Philippines centered on Pettigrew’s inquiry resolution. Pettigrew attacked administration policy and alleged efforts to shape public opinion for McKinley’s renomination while Lodge pressed for full information on insurrection, prisoner treatment, and reports of anti Imperial League influence, amid tensions over Manila unrest and British aid.
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Washington
Senate
Pettigrew
Philippines
Ile
United States
McKinley
Hoar
Lodge
Manila
Lawton
Aguinaldo
Tro
Eadge
Intronsescent Ifear and Pettigrew Clash Over Resolution
A debated set of resolutions failed to progress as Pettigrew objected seeking specific information. The deliberations ended with no action taken and the resolutions left unresolved on the table.
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Pettigrew
Allen Pushes Census Move On Trusts in Senate
Washington January 12 The senate debated an amendment by Allen of Nebraska to collect statistics on trusts. The measure was defeated by voice vote. Carter said the proposal would allow enumeration of which institutions are criminal and deserve due process, arguing trusts have the right to be heard before laws are applied. Allen claimed opposition blocks information on trusts and suspected hidden power in Congress.
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Washington
Senate
Allen
Nebraska
Carter
British Seizures Questioned by Official Statement
Washington Jan 12 official state department release says Ambassador Choate met Marquis Salisbury on the 100th instant regarding flour and provisions on detained British steamers Beatrice Mashona and Dutch steamer Maria The British claim foodstuffs are contraband only if destined for the enemy and evidence of hostile destination is required The statement appears to concede the American view that seizures were not justified and that no hostile destination evidence is claimed.
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Salisbury
Washington
State Department
Ambassador Choate
Marquis Salisbury
Maria
Senate Proceedings Briefed in Washington
Washington Jan 12 Three resolutions asking for Philippine information lie on the senate table Pettigrew Hoar and Lodge resolutions Pettigrew denounced imperialism Stewart spoke against the financial bill Spooner proposed placing the Philippine government in the president s hands until congress acts A census director power bill passed An Indianapolis public building cost increase bill approved An executive session was held Adjourned to Monday The house was not in session yesterday.
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Senate
Washington
Philippe
Pettigrew
Hoar
Lodge
Stewart
Spooner
Congress
Indianapolis
House
Dewey on Manila Capture Reported by Long
Secretary Long sent to the senate Admiral Dewey's Hong Kong report dated March 31 1808 on Manila capture. He states the squadron could take Manila and reduce defenses in one day and that Manila taken or blockaded would lead to the fall of the rest of the islands to assurances or to the United States.
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Dewey
Manila
Washington
Senate
Long
Hong Kong
President to Govern the Islands in Philippines
Washington dispatch reports Senator Spooner introduced a resolution granting civil and judicial powers to govern the Philippine islands to the president until Congress acts, directing the president to exercise these powers. Other items note the Roberts committee session, bankruptcy ruling in Des Moines, Altgeld’s proclusion speech, the death of Dr. E. Frenen, and a major fire in Kassel Minnesota causing $60,000+ losses.
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Washington
Spooner
Senate
United States
Philippine Islands
Congress
Changes They Want Suggestions for New Methods
The annual convention of this county supervisors commissioners and clerks ended with a banquet. Next year’s gathering will be in Joliet on the second Tuesday in February. Professors and speakers discussed taxation reforms and the handling of mortgage and school district numbering. A long roll call showed wide regional representation. In a separate note a shopper complains about a Vanity Fair book being imperfect and priced cheaply, criticizing the mass market.
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Quincy
Thfonis Supervisors
Andes
Joliet
I. Benjamin Andrews
J. 8
S. Simpson
Knoxville
Exhumation of Vanatta Case Probed by Chemist
A second exhumation of Vanatta, the traveling man buried in Bloomington, yielded a stomach sample sent to F. D. Barber of the State Normal University for analysis. Coroner verdict cited perforation from chronic ulceration or corrosive poisoning, while attending doctors cited possible ulceration. The Traveling Men's Protective Association, which insured Vanatta for 5,000 dollars, disputed the autopsy result.
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Bloomington
Vanatta
Chicago
Flo D. Barber
State Normal University
Normal
Vuanatta
Traveling Men's Protective Association
Va- Natta
Tanner seen as candidate for U S senator in Cook County race
Springfield confirmed Governor Tanner will seek the U S Senate seat. Cook County Republicans foresee a final showdown with Shelby M. Cullom as factions align, while Reeves’ gubernatorial bid stirs intra party tensions and Tanner opposes Reeves at every turn.
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Chicago
Springfield
Tanner
United States
Shelby M. Cullom
Cook County
Cullom
Reeves
Bird's eye view map sparks a light moment in court
In a supreme court session Justice Gray asked for a closer look at a map used by attorneys, quipping that he lacked a bird's eye view. The exchange added a rare humor note to the solemn judicial setting.
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Supreme Court
Justice Gray
Chamberlins Cough Remedy Promises Quick, Permanent Cold Cure
When you have a bad cold you want the best medicine Chamberlin's Cough Remedy offers quick relief and a permanent cure. It relieves the lungs keeps expectoration easy and counters pneumonia. Pleasant and safe to take, it is famed for cures across the United States and abroad and is sold by Emmert & Burrell, Druggists.
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Chamberlin
United States
Emmert & Burrell
Boschee
Emmert & Burrel
Anecdote of Buller and a toy horse incident
A four week old Wyandotte chick named Buller is placed with a six year old boy who toys with him on a toy horse then a sleigh and a locomotive. Buller survives a rough handling and adapts to the boy. The piece shifts to women’s health, then a political quip about Senator Blackburn and Col Pepper, and ends with an advertisement for Boschee's German Syrup for throat and lung troubles.
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Buller
Baller
Ife
Bigelow
Bible text routine at school faces renewed efforts
Principal recalls weekly Bible readings for the girls, abandoned after discouragement as students would not cooperate. A young pupil Tessie attempts to steer the lesson toward variety and a misquoted verse prompts discussion on the correct wording and the father’s guidance.
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Tessie
Foley Honey and Tar Advertisement Claim
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for throat chest and lung diseases. Dealers are authorized to guarantee satisfaction in all cases. Signed by H J Moogk and W F Jungkunz & Co.
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Yousrowa
Foley
H. J. Moogk
W. F
Jungkunz & Co
Cashington Stays Quiet in House Run Bid
Dialogue suggests Cashington plans another congressional bid in the district. Observers note his two terms with no resolutions or speeches, challenging opponents to find a fightable issue against him.
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Cashington
Pain Balm Brings Quick Relief for Rhematism
Mr. Elisha Berry of this place praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rapid relief from rheumatism, noting shooting pains from hip to knee disappear after use. Dated endorsement from B. F. Baker, druggist in St. Paris, Ohio, with Emmert & Burrell as local druggists. Also cites last year's stock brokers' commissions of about $21,000,000 in stock sales.
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Elisha Berry
Chamberlain
B. F. Baker
St. Paris
Ohio
Emmert & Burrell
New York
Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup Ad
An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Syrup praises it as the most pleasant and effective remedy for throat and lung complaints. It claims unique safety for children due to containing opiates and lists prices of 25 and 50 cents from H. J. Moogh, W. F. Jungkunz & Co.
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H. J. Moogh
W. F. Jungkunz
For Sale Cheap Groceries Stock Trade Established
A small stock of groceries with a good established trade is for sale at a bar gain. Interested parties should address this office. 1-5dtf
Southern Railway offers cheap homeseeker tickets in the Southeast
On the first and third Tuesdays of each month through October, Southern Railway sells one fare plus 2.00 for round trips to nearly all Tennessee to Florida points. Tickets are valid twenty one days from sale. Southeast territory promotes prospecting and settlement with low rates. For illustrated matter and details contact Wx dH Taytos in Louisville or J C Beam Jr in Chicago.
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Southern Railway
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Florida
Southeastern
United States
Dh Taytos
A. G
Louisville
J. C. Beam, Jr
N. W
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