Clark Admits Major Campaign Contributions in Senate Inquiry
Senator Clark testifies before the senate committee on bribery charges tied to his 1898 Montana senate race. He details residence in Butte since 1863, business ventures, and a campaign plan to organize against the Daly power. He cites four primary campaign contributions totaling about 135000 dollars and denies any money paid to corrupt legislators.
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Faulkner
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Butte
Daly Power
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Helena
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Daly
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Weluna
Fight for Expansion in Porto Rican Government Bill
Washington reports a fierce week long debate on the Porto Rico government bill as parties clash over U S sovereignty and tariffs. Administration leaders argue Congress can legislate for new islands and Porto Rico should share constitutional guaranties, while Democrats insist if kept American Porto Rico must have equal tariffs and status with the United States. Supreme Court decisions are cited by both sides to bolster their positions.
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Washington
House
United States
Porto Rico
Philippines
Congress
Supreme Court
Eastburn Shoots Sutton In Doorway Duel
In Ottumwa Nebraska Leslie Eastburn, 21, shot Jasper Sutton 10230 Sunday morning as Sutton confronted him over taking Eastburns daughter to church. Sutton died from three bullet wounds after Eastburn fired first and then surrendered, comforting Suttons daughter until officers arrived.
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Ottumwa
Leslie Eastburn
Jasper Sutton
Hoonifield
Eastburn
Sutton
Church
Boer retreat and relief hopes near Ladysmith
Reports detail Maj. Bird and 19 wounded with 9 missing after a failed attack on a Boer 12-pounder position near Crocodile Pools. London dispatches note Buller advancing, Cronje’s retreat, and Colenso occupation with Tugela Line held. Buller, Hart, and Roberts forces press, Britain ends with growing home defense calls and 11,102 British casualties.
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Ows
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Colenso
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Eagle's Nest
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Ifunt
Colense
Daily Chronicle
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French
Kronje
Maglersfontein
Klip Kraal Drift
Klip Eraal Drift
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Bloemfontein
Kenny-Kenny
MacDonald
Kulp Kraal
Kelly-Kenny
Klip Kraal
Wide Range of 1900s News Across Politics and Disasters
A broad snapshot of events includes Goebel murder politics in Kentucky, military post plans at Des Moines, Paris exposition delegates, boxing law repeal in New York, and labor movement actions. Also noted are shipwrecks, river shortages, fires, and weather impacts on crops and yields in various states.
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the World
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Timola
Kentucky
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Corbin
Miles
Springfield
Thomas Brennan
Potts Yide
Harry Eliott
Coleny
Aerate Committee On Military Affairs
Des Moines
Paris
Minolta Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Senate
James Allison
Kansas
Platt
Depew
Roosevelt
Odell
Woodruft
John J6
Oltman
New York Athletic Lab
New York City
New York Assembly
American Federation of Tabor
Congress
Dr. Moller
Europe
iWan Sielen
Boer Relief Fund Committee
Netherlands Red Cross Committee
Ernestine
Palmyra
Notre Dame Des Dunes
la Coubre
Daily and Weekly News Summary Dispatch Fragment
Local newspaper fragment reports on daily and weekly editions, naming Marshall News and Chicago Weekly Dispatch as press outlets. The brief references Pilgrim RV and related items appear as placeholder items without clear events or dates.
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Marshall News
Chicago Weekly Dispatch
Debates Rage as Porto Rican Tariff Bill Opens
Washington Feb 20 The Porto Rican tariff bill opened in the House with intense interest and a looming week long debate. Democrats unite against the measure with strong Republican backing from McCall and Littlefield as Payne blocks a minority substitute. The bill tests Congress power over newly acquired possessions beyond constitutional limits.
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Washington
Porto Rico
McCall
Ma&s
Littlefield
Payne
Kentucky Senate Session Sees Democratic Move to Control Chamber
In Frankfort on February 20 the Democratic Senate, led by President Pro Tem Carter, met at 9 AM and reconvened at 10:30 AM, while Republicans adjourned to 11 AM. Democratic leaders pressed to take control as House business opened with Speaker Trimble. The row over governor recognition continued amid party tensions and anticipated court action.
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Senate
Carter
Marshall
House
Trimble
Democratic Legislature
Louisville
Wickman
Dem
Goejbel
Taylor
Mhaeldie
Lepad
Bloody fight in Texas and other late news items
A morning clash in El Paso as a mob from Fort Bliss attacked a city police station to free two arrestees. Police Officer News Stewart and one attacker were killed. another soldier is believed wounded. Also reports from Milwaukee, Des Moines, Jackson, Richmond, and Des Moines cover notable retirements, legislation, mining, and weather updates.
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Tex
cPeb
Fort Iliss
Porice Station
Oficer News
Stewart
Constitutional debate over extending U S to territories
A Senate inquiry sparks a constitutional debate on Congress authority to extend or withhold the constitution to U S territories acquired by war or purchase. Hawaii bill provisions and Porto Rico status are discussed amid party lines and questions of citizenship and tariffs.
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Payne
Rep. N. Y
Hivos
Congress
Dalgell
Rep
Titchardson
Seorte
Washington
Hale
Mawaii
Cullom
Wheeler
Secretary of State
Macrain
Pretoria
Plea for Ship Canal and Clayton-Bulwer Debate
Washington reports Chairman Hepburn backs the Nicaragua Canal bill arguing U S advantages and voiding the Clayton Bulwer treaty as a dead letter. Britain’s control of the Suez route is cited as violating the US agreement. Boston notes Rear Admiral William T Ramspon declined MIT presidency.
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Hepburn
House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Nicaragua, Canal
United States
Great Britain
Buez Canal
Ofex
Boston
Wiliam T. Rampson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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