Publisher Editor January 31 1900 Political Snippets
A compilation of political notes and anecdotes from January 31 1900 including remarks on Canadian politics labor safety census humor about poems in court a Wisconsin tragedy and potential railroad rate reforms. It references Republican leaders in Congress seeking early adjournment and local division talks about a St James proposal and New Ulm plans.
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Congress
St. James
Estherville
New Ulm
Money and Men in 1899 Trust Earnings
The Chicago Journal notes a sharp disparity between 1899 earnings of New York trust companies and work earnings. It lists major trusts like Central Trust Union Trust and Guaranty Trust, then contrasts with farm yields of 4 percent and a worker earning about 15 dollars weekly, calling the gap unjust.
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New York
Wall Street
Chicago Journal
Post Office Papers Suppressed In Congress Probe
A congressional committee, urged by Gen Bristow, voted to review papers in executive session and withhold details from newspapers. The documents reportedly show polygamy allegations tied to federal appointees under President Kinley, raising concerns of concealment and Republican interests amid the Roberts case scrutiny. The St Paul Globe notes the move appears suspicious and potentially exposes improper influence in federal appointments.
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Ja Usah
Agaive
Orson Smith
Logan
Uta
Bristow
Britow
Roberts
MelKinley
Ufa
Post Office Department
Gen. Bristow
St. Paul Globe
Direct Lessons in City Lighting
The St. Paul Pioneer Press reports a debate on municipal ownership of gas and electric lighting after contracts expired in St. Louis. Citizens fear bribery and held up contracts as delegates seek $180,000 for a renewal, while a city assembly resists new lighting bills and candles light many rooms at night.
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St. Louis
City Hospital
House of Delegates
Paul
1899 Property Taxes Due With Payment Rules
Tax guidance explains that taxes for 1899 are due now and may be paid in full or in part. Real estate taxes can be split into two installments. first half due by May 1 and second by October 1 with penalties of ten percent for late payment.
Property lien details and payment terms after judgment
City or county records describe an interest related to a property lien. The text states the lienholder may enforce the lien for up to three years from the take date, with penalties for nonpayment and costs added by the clerk. Judgment satisfaction is required before any transfer of property can occur.
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Clerk of
Sours
Coal Rate Case Won by State Rail Board Ruling
In district court Judge Bunn upheld the state and ordered a writ of mandamus against The State ex rel Railroad and Warehouse Commission versus Minneapolis and St Louis Railroad and St Paul Duluth Railroad. The ruling compels joint through coal rates from Duluth to Hopkins Minnetonka Deep Haven Excel sior Wa coma America Norwood Green Isle Arlington Gaylord Winthrop Lafayette Krogsner New Ulm Gibbon Fairfax Franklin Morton Redwood Delhi Bellevue Echo Hayles Falls Hazel Run Clarkfield Boyd. The court rejected the plaintiff's claim that the commission’s action is final without appeal, affirming state power to regulate railroad rates and to fix joint rates for connecting carriers.
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Pau
Bunn Yetterday
Railroad and’ Warehquee Commission
Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad Company
St. Pant’ & Duluth Railroad Company
Duluth
Hopkins
Minnetonka
Deep Haven
Excelsior
Wacoma
America
Norwoosburg
Green Isle
Arlington
Gaylord
Winthrop
Lafayette
Krogsner
New Ulm
Gibbon
Fairfax
Franklin
Morton
Redwood
Delhi
Bellevue
Echo
Hayles Falls
Hazel Run
Clarkfield
Boyd
Plainiff
Pension Roll Totals From Evans Statement On US Wars
Commissioner Evans releases a Pension Office summary listing counts by war. Revolutionary War four widows and seven daughters. War of 1812 one survivor, 1998 widows. Indian wars 1882 to 1842 1656 survivors and 8889 widows. Mexican War 9 survivors and 9175 widows. grants since 1861 under general law 21555 invalids and 92001 widows and dependents. under 1890 law invalids 420,912 and widows and dependents 180,226.
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Commissioner of Pensions
Evans
United States
Electing Senators by Popular Vote
The Philadelphia Press argues that if the Montana bribery case stands and the Senate refuses to seat the charged man, the Senate and its election method will face public scrutiny. It says popularity of direct state elections for senators is growing, and a strong public demand for direct election could arise if bribery is not dealt with.
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Montana
Senate
Philadelphia
Senator Allen Pushes Farther Cheese and Margarine Bills
Nebraska Senator Allen introduces measures in Congress targeting dairy products and margarine. One bill amends cheese manufacture law defining filled cheese as any milk or skim milk product with animal or vegetable fats resembling cheese. A second bill tightens labeling to prevent imitation butter by taxing margarines and prohibiting misbranding across territories.
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Senator Allen
Nebraska
Experimental grain haul with thrasher engine impresses Faulkton crowd
Wakefield showcases a thrasher engine hauling 490 bushels of grain on a six hour 15 mile trip to Faulkton with one assistant. He plans to move about 1,000 bushels on future runs, arguing significant time and cost savings versus horse teams. Workers along the route paused their work to watch the spectacle.
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Am Spees
Ganth
Hogelber
Faulkton
Wakefield
Faulktor
J. Wakefield
Thrasher
Mrs Cleveland Hosts Charity Doll Guessing Game
Mrs Grover Cleveland starts a doll guessing game at Oda Fellows hall Princeton N J to raise funds for St Paul's Catholic church The doll, pink silk dressed little Richard Cleveland sized, bears a notice Named by Mrs Cleveland guess the Name ten cents a guess The prize doll and dress are donated by Mrs Cleveland marking her first active charitable role with church affairs in Princeton university community.
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Grover Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Oda Fellows’ Hall
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Richard Cleveland
Mother Hubbard
Cleveland
Lucrative Billet for Retired Navy Officer in Manila
Admiral Watson has cabled the navy department seeking a retired naval officer to head the civil nautical school in Manila. The post pays from the island's military fund via the governor general. Retired naval officers rarely get such lucrative civil postings, though detachments as military science professors exist in some colleges.
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Navy
Philippines
Admiral Watson
Navy Department
Manila
New Submarine Boat Goubet No 2 Trial at Toulon
The submarine boat Goubet No 2 underwent a preliminary trial at Toulon under the inventor and experts. Despite heavy sea, it descended to 190 and 260 feet, then remained submerged for a half hour under observered by a steam snipe crew following from the launch by an optic tub. The trial pleased the experts.
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Toulon
Triumphs in Engineering and Oceanic Feats
A fragmented report highlights a 4207 ton steamer launched for Lake Baikal shipping and a novel incubator catching an ostrich egg. The text claims distant feats, mentioning a Plouds tan and distant routes from St. Petersburg to Siberia, with sparse references to improbable achievements and a cryptic list of names and numbers.
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Lake’ Baikal
Siberia
St. Petersburg
Outrieh Hainkedtman
California
Ware
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Mantle
Goubet No
Phanestic
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Saeyer
Fleischer
B. Follmann
G. F. Beachler
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