Civil Service Debate Splits House Over Patronage
The House debated civil service reform amid sharp exchanges on patronage and the merit system during the territory governor bill. Bailey attacked patronage while Grosvenor defended reform, arguing the system weakens the government and politics. The bill passed later as other business adjourned.
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Senate
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Portsmouth
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Texas
Arizona
Congress
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Ohio
Grosvenor
Brossius
Pennsylvania
William McKinley
Pendleton
Joshua
Civil Service Committee
McKinley
Mr. Brossius
Mr. Grosvenor
Republic
Walker
Opening of the Uncompaghre Indian Reservation
The Senate moved slowly on funding bills and approved only one item directing opening of the Uncompaghre Indian Reservation in Utah after a drawn out clash with the executive branch over mineral deposits. A royal ty reserve failed. Mills asked the president for information on Dr Ruiz's death in Cuba and Morrill signaled a Cuban address. Senator Wilson referred to yesterday’s order withdrawing about 72 million acres from public lands.
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Jones
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Vilas
Missouri
United States
Washington
Senate
Executive Branch
Mills
Dr Ruiz
Guanabacoa
Cuba
Morrill
Wilson
Boise Legislators Return From Salt Lake Trip
Boise news reports legislators returned from Salt Lake exhausted but pleased with the visit and the improved relations between Idaho and Utah. Governor Steunenberg noted a joint meeting with Omaha exposition promoters. a senate bill to fix railroad fares at 3 cents a mile was introduced but not enacted. A department of mines resolution failed in the house.
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Idaho
Salt Lake
Steunenberg
Senate
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House
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Congress
Inspector to Examine Washington Field Work in Townships
Representative Hyde asked the General Land Office to dispatch an inspector to Washington state to review field work in townships 38 39 and 40 in range 2 east of the Willamette meridian. The populous townships' surveying, begun in 1890, faced delays due to incompetent field work. Commissioner Lamoroux will order an inspector as soon as the season begins to allow proper work.
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Hyde
General Land Office
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Lamoroux
Colored Soldier Loses Razor Fight at Fort Missoula
At Four Mile near Fort Missoula in Missoula Montana on February 2 a violent clash between Sergeant W R McCurdy Private William Settles and Lloyd Spriggs left McCurdy with a four inch by one inch neck wound. Settles used a razor after interceding and surrendered to military authorities. Both soldiers are African American.
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Mont
Fort Missoula
W. R. McCurdy
William Settles
McCurdy
Post
Settles
Hale Quits Six Day Race Then Returns To Lead Pack
Chicago February 23 Teddy Hale withdrew for 41 minutes saying his legs and stomach were bad. After a discussion with his trainer he resumed riding and remained in fourth place. Schiner led by 41 miles over Ashinger in second place.
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Chicago
Teddy Hale
Teddy
Schiner
Ashinger
Silver Republicans Form Provisional Committee
A statement from Silver Republicans led by Teller and colleagues calls for reorganization across states naming a provisional national committee. Charles A. Towne of Minnesota is named chairman, with a national convention planned and a Chicago executive session set for June 8, 1897.
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Teller
Silver Republican Party
Silver Republicans
United States
Republican Party
Charles A. Towne
Minnesota
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Chicago
City of Washington
Incorporating New Mining Towns in British Columbia
A bill introduced in Victoria, BC, proposes to fast track the incorporation of Rossland Nelson and Grand Forks. It sets mayor and alderman qualifications, voter registration rules, and caps Rossland’s limit at 50000 dollars. Mines taxed, and new towns may gain incorporation this year with petitions from real estate owners. Boundaries for Nelson Rossland and Grand Forks are detailed.
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Rossland
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Grand Forks
Consul Lee Anxious To Resign From Havana Post
A Washington dispatch reports Consul General Fitzhugh Lee has resigned from Havana but was urged to stay on. Secretary Olney pressed for postponement, with President Cleveland apprised. Lee later said he would resign if not backed by the State Department, noting no support yet. The discussion touched on Ruiz and Charles Franklin Scott, with Scott already in communicado.
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Washington
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
Havana
State Department
Olney
White House
Lee
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Associated Press
Ruiz
Charles Franklin Scott
Scott
Fight Over Forestry Proclamation Sparks Congressional Protest
Washington reports strong opposition from Sen Clark and Reps Mondell and Gamble of Wyoming and South Dakota to President Cleveland's forestry proclamation. They argue it unjustly restricts development, reserves timber lands with mineral potential, and hinders Amber region growth. Secretary Francis and Commissioner Hague defend aims to curb reckless timber loss and may seek legislative fixes. A formal protest and possible rescission are anticipated.
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Cleveland
Clark
Wyoming
Representative Mondell
Representative Gamble
South Dakota
Francis
Big Horn
Forest Committee
Arnold Hague
Colfax Burglary Suspect Arrested in Moscow
John Alexander, a hobo, arrested in Moscow for burglarizing Rev. H. P. James’s Colfax churchhouse while service was in progress. Sheriff’s list traced stolen items including spoons rings pins chains bracelets and a pen. Extradition papers will bring Alexander to Colfax for trial.
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John Alexander
Moscow
H. P. James
Sims
Alexander
James’ House
Five Negro Laborers Die in Kentucky Dynamite Blast
A Murray, Kentucky dispatch reports a noon dynamite explosion at a gravel pit killing five black laborers and wounding as many more. The dead are Tom Bell Major Gardner William Morris Will Orr Hardy Jackson. The wounded include Tom Guthrie Charles Tucker Frank Harding Jim Gardner Rome Watterson. two of the injured are expected to die.
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Tom Bell
Major Gardner
William Morris
Will Orr
Hardy Jackson
Tom Guthrie
Charles Tucker
Frank Harding
Jim Gardner
Rome Watterson
Michigan Republican Ticket Renominates Judge Long
Detroit February 23 Over 1000 delegates attended the Republican state convention. General Alger urged Michigan Republicans to show the nation the state stood where it stood last fall. Resolutions reaffirmed the last national platform. Judge Charles D Long of the Supreme Court was renominated. W J Cocker of Adrian was nominated for re gent of the state university.
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General Alger
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Adrian
State University
Major McKinley To Have A Rest
Canton Ohio February 23 1900 News reports say President elect McKinley will limit interviews to special invitations only. Dr Phillips notes slight relapse after recent conferences and believes he will be able to travel to Washington next Monday despite the strain.
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Ohio
Phillips
Washington
FEARS OF TREACHERY IN WITZSIMMONS CAMP AT CARSON CITY
In Carson City Nevada Corbett and Fitzsimmons occupy a lively scene as both boxers train amid rumors of tampering and suspicion. Fitzsimmons battles a cold while trainers push hard work. Corbett’s camp groans under training demands with McVey sidelined. Word arrives of two March 17 fights and a big live bird championship, plus Everhardt’s quick knockout of Burke.
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Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Carson City
McVey
Joe Corbett
Billy Woods
Charley White
New York
White
John J. Jeffreys
Pacific Coast
Billy Delaney
Corbett's
Woods
Julian
San Francisco
Nevada
Dan Stuart
J. A. R. Elliott
Kansas City
Captain Brewer
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Dr. Carver
Budd
Spirit Lake
Billy Smith
George Green
Green
East
Martin Flaherty
Lowell
Mass
Cal Hawkins
Everhardt
Burke
Albany
Jack L Everhardt
New Orleans
Joe Burke
Brooklyn
AFTER NOTARY COONEY SCALP IN GRAND JURY CHARGE
San Francisco February 23 The San Francisco grand jury has criminal charges against Notary J J Cooney under investigation four or five indictments are expected There are three perjury charges and evidence on one The judge ruled the perjury charge not to be dismissed The evidence suggests Cooney perjured himself by swearing Fair acknowledged Mrs Craven pencil deeds on September 27 184 and forged by attaching those acknowledgments to the deeds The act of forging acknowledgments on a deed is a forgery under state law
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Notary J. J. Cooney
Cooney
Cook
Fair
Craven
Patrolling the Reservation on Colville Indian Reserve
Wilbur Washington February 23 Indian Farmer Brooks leads a squad of Indian police patrolling the reservation side of the Columbia River. Everyone found there again will be taken to the agency and locked up until the reserve opens. The move is aimed at discouraging trespass by sooners as winter weather slows plans for a federal bill becoming law.
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Brooks
Columbia River
Sooners
Speak Easy Fire Kills Four In Wheeling
A fire at a fledgling speak-easy and nearby house in Tyler County Wheeling West Virginia claims two girls and two men killed. Stella Woolf Anna Johnson John Jackson Frank Stewart named among the dead. several others burned. Workers from the fields slept above the establishment when the blaze broke out.
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W. Va
Tyler County
Stella Woolf
Pittsburg
Anna Johnson
Columbus
John Jackson
Pennsylvania
Frank Stewart
Indiana
Jackson
Document Signed by Cuban Leaders Proposes Indemnity Plan
New York reports a letter from Salvator Cisneros and Maximo Gomez, approved by the Cuban provisional government, arguing a negotiated settlement with Spain. It endorses an indemnity to Spain, U.S. arbitration, and possible U.S. interim administration to preserve Cuban sovereignty. The World published excerpts as the "Most Important Document on the Cuban Wars."
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Senor de Lome
Washington
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Gomez
New York Trust Investigation Hearings Begin
New York lawmakers resume sessions on trusts and monopolies with G Waldo Smith, president of the Wholesale Grocers' association, testifying about regional operations and sugar price sourcing from refineries. A Sugar Refining company tie to the grocers' association is questioned but not admitted.
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Wholesale Grocers’ Association
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New Hampshire
Vermont
Hudson
Poughkeepsie
Havemeyer
John E. Searles
American Sugar Refining Company
Lexow
Rhodes Defends Actions In Transvaal Raid Inquiry
A parliamentary committee resumed its inquiry into the Transvaal raid. Dr Jameson testified for the first time as Colonel Rhodes defended his stance, comparing Crete and Transvaal cases and insisting Johannesburg and its supporters sought reform. He argued mining taxes harmed the poor reefs and that Johannesburg would push for extreme measures until civil rights were granted. The hearing adjourned to Friday.
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London
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Prince of Wales
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Henry Campbell-Banherman
Rosebery
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Crete
Nevada Indians Quiet as Outbreak Fails to Materialize
In Nevada, reports from Yerington indicate no trouble from Indians despite earlier threats. Colonel Lord received Adjutant General Galusha’s dispatch dated there stating calm, and Governor Sadler’s message echoed the same. Militia were told to be ready at armories, and a special train stood ready at the depot overnight.
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Lord
Galusha
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Sadler
Steinitz Not Dead Reports Say False
Moscow reports that chess master William Steinitz is not dead, refuting earlier claims. The February 23 dispatch clarifies the status of the famed player amid circulating rumors.
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Moscow
William Steinitz
Man Hangs Self in Cell at Baker City Jail
Louis Mansfield, recently arrested for stealing from his employer, hanged himself in his cell last night. The body was found this morning in Baker City jail.
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Louis Mansfield
First Grand Jury Convenes in Chehalis After Six Years
Chehalis Washington February 23 The Lewis County grand jury meets for the first time in six years opening session. Proceedings begin with selection of officers and juror duties outlined by the clerk. No indictments announced at this initial gathering.
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Lewis County
Chehalis
Wash
Senate panel backs Idaho Montana divisional line survey
Washington February 2 Senator Carter from the committee on public lands reported favorably an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill providing for a survey of a divisional line between Idaho and Montana.
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Carter
Committee On Public Lands
Idaho
Montana
Armistice in Crete Amid Tense Clash of Muslim and Christian Factions
London reports a one week armistice between Mussulinians and Christians on Crete at Crete island Se Island, brokered by British Italian and Russian consuls. Key figures Curzon and local consuls warn that the truce may not prevent deaths of 200 Cantamos and 10,000 Selinos Muslims if a Greek warship appears.
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Foreign Office
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Selinos
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Neuse Frie Presse
Athens
Bribery Charges Roil Montana Capitol Inquiry
In Helena on February 2, Whiteside of Flathead county presented a sensational minority report in the house of representatives alleging bribery in the state capitol commission affair. He claims a contract with an architect, certified checks to secure plans, and a scheme involving $120,000 quarry purchases and kickbacks to commissioners to keep building costs at four million dollars. The majority report, accusing only poor business judgment, was read alongside it. no witness evidence supported Whiteside’s charges and the two reports were sent to a new select committee.
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House of Representatives
Whiteside
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State Capitol Building Commission
Brivery
Governor Sadler Confident After Silence From General
Carson Nev February 23 Governor Sadler waited in his office for word from Adjutant General Galusha on the Mason valley Indian uprising. No communication arrived and the governor interpreted the silence as good evidence that the Indians have quieted. He expressed full confidence in the adjutant general and remained satisfied that any trouble would have been reported promptly.
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Galusha
Mason Valley
Lumbermen Elect Officers in Northwest Association
Tacoma Feb 23 The Lumber Manufacturers Association of the Northwest met here and chose officers including E P Nortes of Tacoma as president B F White of Cosmopolis as vice president C D Stimson of Seattle as treasurer and Frank B Cole of Tacoma as secretary.
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Dividends Declared for Insolvent Banks in Washington
Warington February 28 The comptroller of the currency has declared dividends for insolvent national banks with First National Bank of South Bend Wash receiving twenty percent and Port Townsend National Bank at Port Townsend Wash receiving forty two percent.
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Tree Falls Kill Child and Injure Wife in McMurray
In McMurray, Wisconsin on February 2 an 83-year-old daughter of W F McMerrie was instantly killed and his wife seriously injured when a tree he was cutting down toppled. The child suffered a broken neck and back.
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W. F. McMerrie
McMerrie
Drowned Boy in Chehalis River
Charles Allen ten year old son of Frank P Allen a farmer drowned while fishing in the Chehalis river near Chehalis Washington. The body was recovered minutes after he fell in.
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Chehalis
Wash
Charles Allen
Frank P. Allen
Mount Angel Post Office Burglary Reported
A burglary at the Mount Angel post office near Woodburn occurred last night. The thief entered the building and stole stamps valued at 160 dollars and 7 dollars in cash. No injuries reported and no suspects named. Local authorities urged anyone with information to contact the sheriff’s office.
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Mount Angel
Logger Killed by Falling Tree at Lake Samish Camp
In Seattle on February date, 21 year old logger Tom Hittigar was crushed to death when a tree fell on him at a Lake Samish camp. The incident is reported as a fatal logging accident with authorities investigating the circumstances.
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