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Newspaper
Lewiston Daily Teller
Location
Lewiston, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
1
The Senate advances a measure aimed at reducing tobacco industry subsidies and tightening controls on tobacco production. Key figures cite budget relief and public health goals while committees review potential impacts on farming communities and state revenues.
Washington January 20 The senate finance committee spent most of the day pushing toward final action on the war revenue reduction bill. The panel plans further meetings to complete its report and is likely to keep most of the house reductions but recast the distribution. Tobacco and cigarette taxes face the biggest cuts, while steamship tickets may drop and steerage tickets will be removed entirely. Stock transfer taxes likely stay at par value, telegraph tax may fall to a half cent, and the form of the bill will be altered substantially.
The annual Old Guard ball occurs tonight on the Metropolitan opera house floor. Major S Ellis Briggs and his staff will receive Governor Odell and guests from Boston Philadelphia New Haven and other states, with ex-Gov Roosevelt among attendees and boxes secured by residents of several cities. The event features a ceremonial drill by the defense and military groups.
A large gathering of generals and officers will attend a formal ceremony with the 200 piece Old Guard band performing. Decorations will be of the highest order and include guns captured in the Spanish-American War. The Old Guard, formed in 1826, will organize the event.
Cincinnati report that the Reds will train in the south at Norfolk with two weeks in April spent on conditioning as the season opens. The plan aims to prepare players for the upcoming schedule in warm weather.
The Pacific Mail Steamship company began a new line to the Pacific coast using the Southern Pacific route through Central America and Mexico with California ports. When Guaymas wharf facilities are ready, traffic may shift to that port and the Sunset route. The dispute with Panama Railroad is fierce and could provoke a rate war.
Washington date uncertain. The Senate is likely to adopt the Burleigh re apportionment bill, reducing the electoral college to 476 members with 239 needed to win. Democrats would need 169 votes with the south solid plus New York Indiana New Jersey and Connecticut as key additions to secure the presidency, complicating the Democratic path since Tilden’s era.
Boise, Jan. 21. Governor Hunt urged the legislature to memorialize Congress to submit a constitutional amendment for direct election of U S senators by the people. He cited a Pennsylvania joint committee's action and said the states and people have long expressed support for direct vote. Idaho’s position stresses the right of the whole people to vote for the highest office in the state.
An application to Pennsylvania's governor seeks a charter for Neeb Hirsch Publishing Company to own and publish the merged German newspapers Volksblatt and Freiheits Freund. Prominent backers include Henry W. Oliver and other business leaders. the new daily will publish seven days a week and compete with leading English papers.
Advices from Honolulu report practical wireless telegraphy between Honolulu and Hawaii islands. Stations established across the group except Kauai. A cable links Lanai to Maui, enabling messages and telephone communication across the archipelago.
A revered ruler of Great Britain suffers a paralysis attack drawing worldwide attention. Details remain scarce as doctors assess the monarch's condition while royal aides coordinate public communications and impending state matters. The nation watches for updates on the sovereign's health and ongoing governance duties.
Reports from Isle of Wight dated Jan 19 and Jan 23 state Queen Victoria is dead and Edward VII has been proclaimed king. The death follows a long reign marked by imperial expansion, penny postage, the Crimean War, Indian mutiny, and later events including Hong Kong, the penny post, and the diamond jubilee. Royal family members were at the bedside as the bishop prayed. The body will be embalmed and moved to Windsor, with public details limited.
Short sketch notes the birth of Alexandrina Victoria at Kensington Palace London on May 24 1819 the only child of Edward duke of Kent and Victoria Mary Louisa daughter of Francie duke of Saxe Cobuig Sallfied and widow of Prince Charles Leiningen The duke of Kent is named in the report.
Delegations from Dover Cleveland and Pittsburg argued at the national council of administration meeting in St. Louis led by Judge Leo Bassieur. Cleveland was chosen to host the next G. A. R. encampment on September 9 with Denver eliminated for failing to meet requirements and bond guarantees.
Jacksonville January 24 There is a fair prospect of securing a Boer colony of 600 families in the Manatee section spanning De Soto Manatee and Polk counties. Rail interests own several thousand acres in those counties with a plan to give each Boer 200 acres. A February meeting will be held to advance the enterprise.
The fifty-first assembly ball will be held tonight with the most noted society leader at the front. The debutante element will be eliminated and many strangers from afar will attend. These balls have run eighteen years and are always brilliantly regarded from all angles.
The City Troop of Philadelphia arrived in New York today to attend tonight's Old Guard ball at the Metropolitan Opera House. The stylish company drew significant attention as it marched up Fifth Avenue, many admiring their display.
Cassier's Magazine argues Britain may lose market dominance in the first half of the 20th century to United States competition. The piece warns that iron, ship building, and engineering face new, formidable pressure as America rises, reshaping global trade dynamics.
The Boise Statesman reports a new warden for the penitentiary will likely be chosen next week to replace John Hailey who has run the prison for two years. Strong backing favors retaining Hailey though limited openings force changes among state ticket backs and trusted staff. Hailey is expected to depart as a shift to place favored fusion allies into the role.
The Statesman notes Charles Harvey of Hailey is favored for the wardenship despite other candidates like Charles Van Dorn of Owyhee. populists may press for the penitentiary position but no candidate there has appeared. A Democrat is expected to be appointed, with Harvey as the choice.
The State Bar association executive committee arranged observance for John Marshall Day on February 4 in Boisk. A state association meeting will host a general program with papers by eminent state figures, and an evening address by Hon. James E. Babb of Leaston on John Marshall and His Services. Public invited to all sessions.
Niagara Falls January 20. John Wiser and John Marsh, residents of the city, attempted to cross the Niagara river above the falls in a boat. Their vessel hit ice, men were swept into icy waters, Marsh was rescued, Wiser drowned after clinging to ice and drifting toward the falls.
Charleston officials report a large tea farming venture in South Carolina. A syndicate has bought 4000 acres and started a tea farm expected to yield about 3000000 pounds annually once land is developed. Baron von Braunig of Washington, Col Taylor, and Major Trimble of New London will manage the project.
Nashville report notes the anniversary of the 1863 Battle of Woodbury Tennessee, with Union losses of 2 killed and 1 wounded and Confederate losses of 35 killed and 100 missing. The piece marks the historic clash between Union and Confederate forces on January 24.
Boise January 21 reports that Dr. W J Givens may be suspended as superintendent of the Idaho asylum for the insane with Dr William F Smith of Mountain Home poised to replace him.
The American-Irish Historical Society in Boston holds its annual meeting and banquet tonight. Rev. A. P. Doyle C. S. R. will deliver a historical address.
Amateur billiard players from Brooklyn start the American championship tournament tonight at the Hanover club, under the National Association of Amateur Players.
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