08 Feb 1894
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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1894
Page
1
Feb 7 dispatch reports heated Senate and House sessions over Cleveland policy and fiscal measures. Debates include a failed resolution, quorum issues, and moves to adjourn, with factions split along party lines amid procedural battles and references to Treasury actions.
The article reports a burglary threat linked to Mrs. Caer and her husband attorney Cure, detailing marital strife, alleged poisoning of relations, and a custody dispute. It notes a federal bounty and legal entanglements, plus unrelated items on gold reserves, football laws, and a boxing match.
Feb 7 report on Stewart and three populists siding with Democrats to repeal federal election law. Debate highlights include Van Nevada Stewart and Allen Kyle Porter voting with Democrats on amendments and passage, while Chandler and others oppose or propose changes. Remarks reference 1876 Philadelphia frauds and warning about executive overreach, with final roll call near party lines and implications for future elections.
Report of a freight expedition party to Helena and the journey from Portland. Mentions J J de Atubibald, Helena National Bank figures aiding the stranded group. Newspapers listed include Coleagg Herald and Inter Ocean.
In a jagged Valley County update, editor Lew Tella reports on personalities amid labor tensions and political pressure. The piece notes cross-border union activity, the American Railway labor movement, and looming demonstrations tied to a North American labor conference and press scheduling.
A clash near Fort Henry and Fort Santa Ana ended with heavy shelling and fires. The Aquidaban repelled multiple rebel torpedo and shore batteries after a fog of war, suffering few, if any, injuries to its crew while Forts Santa Ana and Gage endured bombardment that caused limited damage.
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