Steering Committee Appointed to Push Montana Legislature
Helena Feb 14 The Montana legislature nears its close with an newly appointed steering committee to expedite business. The body plans quick action on the appropriation and insurance bills, building and loan measures, and a budget of pending statutes as session accelerates.
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Madison
David O'Connor
Silver Bow
A. J. Campbel
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McIntire
Custer
Hannah
Supreme Court
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School of Mines
Miners Buried by Snow Slide in Utah Canyon
A snowslide struck a cabin in Cottonwood canyon near Bingham Utah burying Andrew Anderson John Anderson and Andrew Miller. After six hours Miller and John Anderson were rescued with injuries while Andrew Anderson died.
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Bingham
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Cottonwood Canyon
Andrew Anderson
John Anderson
Andrew Miller
Ex-Congressman Smedley Darlington Arrested in Embezzlement Case
Westchester Penn Feb 14 Ex Congressmen Smedley Darlington arrested on embezzlement charges tied to the Westchester Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company where he served as president before receivers were appointed.
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Westchester
Penn
Smedley Darlington
Westchester Guarantee Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Modjeska condition improved. no appendicitis surgery planned
In Los Angeles on February 14 the condition of Mme. Modjeska improved tonight and doctors abandoned plans for an operation unless her condition worsens. The countess is in good spirits and hopes to travel to her ranch for a period of rest.
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Modjeska
Merriam Favored for Brigadier General Amid Promotion Push
Washington reports say Colonel Henry C. Merriam tops a 25 colonels list for a brigadier general appointment to be decided soon. Merriam, stationed at Fort Logan, earned the Medal of Honor at Fort Blakely and helped disarm Sitting Bull warriors after Wounded Knee. He is praised as disciplined, scholarly, and a Washington insider with a long service record.
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Benoa Eeves
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Henry C. Merriam
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New York
Coppinger
Blaine
Fort Logan
Colorado
Fort Blakely
Alabama
Northwest
Wounded Knee
The
Union
Immured Irish Prisoners Said To Be Insane Inmates
Philadelphia reports suggest Drs Gallagher and Whitehead, alleged dynafilters freed by England, are confined in insane asylums to prevent exposing those who enticed them to England. Irish factions push for access to the prisoners, wary they may reveal treachery linked to Dr Cronin's death.
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Philadelphia
Gallagher and
Whitehead
England
Gallagher
Cronin
New York
Dr. Cronin
Pittsburg Post Office Burns Destroying Presses and Linotypes
The Pittsburg Post on Fifth Avenue suffered a major fire with about 60000 dollars in losses to the paper and extensive damage to the composing room where ten linotype machines were ruined. The Commercial Gazette escaped major damage, and print operations will move to the Press office until a new plant is ready. The building, owned by the J W McCullough estate, valued at 25000 dollars, was insured.
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Mardi Gras Preparations Eclipsing Past Years in New Orleans
New Orleans reports record hotel and lodging demand for Mardi Gras with committees meeting daily to coordinate events. Carnival week runs March 1 with Knights of Momus and Mystic Krewe tableaux and balls at the French Opera House. A daylight bicycle parade in grotesque attire is planned as a novelty event.
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New Orleans
Crescent City
Knights of Momus
Miss Beattie to Appeal Case to House of Lords
Miss Beattie the nurse who sued a prominent surgeon over an operation she says she did not consent to plans an appeal to the House of Lords. Legal costs are expected to reach about 100000 dollars and have been subscribed by wealthy women supporting the case as a landmark for women.
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Court of Appeals
Miss Beattie
Senate
United States
Great Britain
Executive Department
Fathers
Republic
Legislators Visit Seattle On Railroad Bill Outlook
Seattle Wash February 14 Attorneys general Winston and State Senator Plummer pass Sunday in Seattle. Plummer said Turner railroad bill will pass the senate. State Senator Pusey and Representative Way came from Olympia yesterday in Way's first return home since the opening of the...
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Winston
Plummer
United States
Turner
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Pusey
Way
Olympia
Teller urges cautious handling of arbitration treaty
Senator Teller releases a signed article defending slow, careful Senate action on the Anglo American arbitration treaty. He argues the Senate shares treaty responsibility, warns against rush, and urges thorough amendment review and clear terms before ratification. He stresses no war threat exists and favors arbitration where feasible.
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Washington
Teller
Associated Press
Militia Strength Reports Washington Idaho Units
Secretary of War Lamont transmits annual militia strength figures to Congress. Washington militia lists 164 members with 83 commissioned officers and 160 non commissioned officers, plus 2 generals and 81 other officers. Idaho shows 613 militia members with 44 commissioned and 74 non commissioned officers, plus 14 general staff and 24 company officers. Outside militia, Idaho reports 20 000 available for duty.
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400th Birthday of Melancthon Observed by Lutherans
Lutherans in New York Brooklyn and New Jersey plan a February 14 observance of Phillip Melancthon’s 400th birth anniversary. The event in Association Hall features Rev. William M Baum Jr Professor E B Wolf and E Augustus Miller with nationwide commemorations planned.
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Brooklyn
New Jersey
Phillip Melancthon
Martin Luther
Association Hall
William M. Baum, Jr
Canajoharie
N. Y
BE. J. Wolf
D. D
Gettysburg
E. Augustus Miller
Philadelphia
Plan of Campaign in Cuba Vows to Keep Field
Havana dispatch reports Weyler outlining operations in Santa Clara and other provinces. He praised local mobilization, noted Gomez retreat, and pledged continued organization in Santa Clara with plans to enlarge towns and reduce bandit refuges. Rivera’s letter affirms Cuban resolve and ongoing engagements.
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Senor Vidal
Placetas
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Solano
Clenfu
Gomez
Najasi
Weyler
Intendente Fagoga
Palmerola
Rivera
Cincinnati
Commercial- Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
Frederico Perez Carbo
Maceo
Luis Rivera
Pinar del Rio
Complete St Marys Falls Canal Project Moves Ahead
Charles K M Osborne reports from Washington that a company is formed to finish the St Marys Falls Water Company canal at a projected cost near 3 million dollars. The Cramps of Philadelphia, Chicago Gas Company, and other interests plan to locate shipbuilding works at the falls to establish a lake shipbuilding industry.
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Detroit
Charles KM. Osborne
Sault Ste. Marie
Washington
St. Mary's Falls
Police Raid Chinatown Gambling Dens Arrest 600
A police raid on Chinatown gambling dens in San Francisco arrested 600 Chinese last night. A company of 55 officers conducted synchronized raids across the area with patrol wagons ready to transport detainees to jail.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Duel Ends in Death on Chicago Lake Front
Two Italians met for a prearranged duel at the foot of the Columbus monument in Lake Front park Chicago on February 14. The challenger Batiste Mollori was shot dead by Joseph Bernasconi after the men argued over the subject of anarchy.
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Columbus Monument
Lake Front Park
Batiste Mollori
Joseph Bernasconi
Crete Crisis Deepens as Governor Resigns Amid Turmoil
Telegrams from Crete report Prince Georgi Berovitch resigning as governor of Crete and leaving for Trieste, amid a breakdown of Turkish Greek authority. Greek, British, French and Russian admirals contemplate joint action to occupy Canita, Retimo and Heraklion while refugees seek protection at consulates and warships arrive with evacuees.
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Times
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Trieste
Bereviteh Pasha
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Heraklion
Constantinople
Canéa
Retimo
Athens
Daily Mail
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Berlin
Greece
Belgium
Christians Bombarded Canea as Consuls Take Refuge Aboard Warships
On February 14 in Canea heavy firing by Christians on the town sent foreign consuls and families to safety aboard warships. Governor Prince George Ibervitch and 30 Montenegro gendarmes boarded a Russian man-of-war, while the Greek consul joined ships off Canea. Fighting also raged around Halepa with Turks pushing Christians from Akroline hills.
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Mykale
Turbulent Halepa Awaits Greek Insurgent Advance
Dispatch from Canea reports Halepa residents fleeing to warships as Greek volunteers and insurgents assemble on Akrolire peninsula. Greek banners fly atop nearby hill while Christian sailors man the consular garrison.
Greek Forces Move as Tensions Rise in Thessaly
Prince Nicholas has begun marching with the Third artillery regiment toward Larissa in Thessaly. The British admiral in Cretan waters orders prevent any sea collision between Turks and Greeks. Prince George reached Canea yesterday and met with the local commander.
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Larissa
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Canea
Frontier tensions rise as Russia massing troops near Crete
Brussels dispatch reports powers proposing Belgian and Dutch officers to lead the Cretan gendarmerie. Gladstone sends cautious message to Greece. Times suggests Crete autonomy under nominal Ottoman rule with fixed tribute. Sebastopol reports reinforcements to Ismailia and Kars, while Constantinople says sultan reluctant but may order Macedonian corps if Greece provokes. Christian Crete populace mobilizes. Turks hold three towns.
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the Times
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Times
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Ismalia
Funeral of Castlemary the Opera Singer Draws Vast City Crowd
The funeral for Count Armand De Caston aka Castlemary drew an immense crowd in New York. More than 2000 people filled the Church of Vincent de Paul in West Twenty second Street and many women fainted. Metropolitan Opera Company members attended along with Plancon Littviano and violinist Hasselbrink. Burial was at Mount Kisalo cemetery.
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Feb
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Church of Vincent de Paul
West Twenty-second Street
Right of Way Granted Through Fort Spokane
Senator Hawley reports favorably on a bill granting a right of way through Fort Spokane Washington to the St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railway Co The War Department has no objections and favors passage The route will provide railroad facilities for a new military post at Spokane saving government expense House approval is anticipated
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Hawley
Committee On Military Affairs
Wilson
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Spokane
Six of Eight Men Dead in Freeman Mine Rescue
Gouverneur New York February 14 The rescue in the Freeman mine which coved in yesterday afternoon progressed at night Six of the eight men were killed and their bodies were recovered The other two escaped uninjured The deceased were William Dawley Fred McCoy M Louchtan Charles St rock A Edgerton and John Matthews Each left a large family
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New York
Gouverneur
N. Y
William Dawley
Fred McCoy
M. Louchtan
Charles Strock
A. Edgerton
John Matthews
Market Highlights From Telegraph Reports on Commodities
Metal quotes show bar silver at 64 1 2 cents and copper around 11 85. Lead remains strong at 3 06. Wheat and grain prices move in San Francisco and Chicago with May wheat near 7 54 and mixed corn oats and pork values. Cattle and hogs steady to higher with beef and lamb demand firm.
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