Roberts and Fugitive In Utah Adultery Controversy
Washington reports a Utah Gentile delegation opposes Brigham Roberts asserting polygamy and adultery crimes disqualify him from Congress. They argue the Cullen anti polygamy act and Utah citizenship rules bar his seat, citing evidence of new polygamous households and illegitimate children. The Roberts defense claims only misdemeanor charges. committee hearings continue behind closed doors with possible contest status and further testimony planned.
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G. M. Coombs
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Taylor
Ohio
Currency bill debate begins with party split
In Washington on December 9 the house set aside time to consider the currency bill with general debate through Friday. Amendments may be offered Saturday under the five minute rule and a Monday vote is planned. Democrats populists and silverites unify against the resolution as Republicans support it.
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Lentz seeks investigation of Idaho mining clash troops
Representative Lentz introduced a joint resolution urging a special committee inquiry into the deployment of U S troops under Brigadier General Merriam at Idaho mining trouble centers. The measure alleges constitutional violations, arrests of miners and union members, improvised prisons, prisoner mistreatment, and harsh conduct by soldiers toward miners' families, with responsibility blamed on mining companies.
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Merriam
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American tinplate claims lead over foreign rivals debated
Nathan A. Taylor of N. and G. Taylor Co. in Philadelphia contends U S black plate is superior and supports tariff protection to curb dumping while noting no price hikes by the American Tinplate Co. Democrats in Senate caucus discuss reorganization amid vacancies on finance committee and resistance to Republican demand for more representation. Captains and officials report Maine victims will be interred by Dec 15 as ships move to Havana. A U S Army officer Ayers dies in a bicycle accident. Gas asphyxiation kills Elizabeth Somerville and her daughter in New York apartments, ruled accidental.
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A Fight with Boers Brings Modder River Bridge Crossing
Dispatches from Berlin and Cape Town describe 15 000 Boers surrounding Methuen near Modder river and a rebuilt railway bridge at Frere Camp. Reports cite Cronje near Modder river and Prins Loos forces, with British casualties and troop movements across Jacobsdal and Riet river fronts.
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Treasury Orders Silver Mintage for Lafayette Dollar
The secretary of the treasury ordered silver bullion for a Lafayette silver dollar special issue and minting was planned for Tuesday the 10th with coins likely to subscribers before Christmas. President McKinley will present the first coin to President Loubet. In Adairsville Georgia Lucy Carbon and her child were killed by Jim Mayfield, Frank Bird wounded, shooter fled.
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Open Door In China Gains Support From All Powers
Berlin correspondent reports that all powers favor the United States open door proposals in China and stand ready to sign once others do. In Reading Pa many injured remain in serious condition after Nolide and Hurst factory fire. One life, Miss Louisa Clay, 45, reported lost earlier. plant to be rebuilt after insurance adjustments. Factory inspector Campbell heading to Reading to inspect and verify conditions and window safety. In Shamokin Pa Catholic priests urge mine workers to vote against a sympathy strike. United Mine Workers head urges avoiding meeting until business leaders settle the dispute.
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