Montana Legislature Sees Quiet Senate Amid Busy House
Helena Jan 17 The Montana legislature reports a busy week with 84 bills in the House and 2 of 54 Senate measures passed. The governor signals debate on funding asylums at Warm Springs and Mitchell Musigbrod, while a Missoula university land grant bond proposal of 100000 is introduced. The week closes with committee action on Elliott initiative and referendum and the Broadwater county creation bill.
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Helena
Mont
Montana
House
Senate
J. Newton Smith
Mr. Smith
Mitchell & Musigbrod
Warm Springs
Warm Springs Insane Asylum
Billings
Alhambra
Missoula
Senate Committee On Elections
Hannah
Reform School
Miles City
Board of Control
Mulville
Butte
Mallville
Judiciary Committee
Elliott
Carrol
Cascade County
Broadwater County
Jefferson
Meagher
Bryan speaks in Tennessee on silver issue
Hon. William J. Bryan, on a lecturing tour to Texas, spoke at Jackson depot in Tennessee where a large crowd gathered. He argued there are more silver advocates now than before the election and criticized the Republican party for not opening mills or mints.
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Nashville
Tenn
William J. Bryan
Texas
Jackson
Geraghty Admitted to Washington Bar
Olympia Washington January 18 Representative J M Geraghty of Spokane has been admitted to the bar after a rigid examination in the supreme court.
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Mr. Geraghty
Olympia, Wash
J. M. Geraghty
Spokane
Supreme Court
Governor Bushnell blocks Hanna from Senate bid
In Springfield Ohio on January 17 a relative of Governor Bushnell states the governor would not appoint Marcus Hanna to the U S Senate and would likely seek the seat himself if possible. The rumor is reinforced by calls for Bushnell to resign so Lieutenant Governor Jones could appoint a successor. Hanna in Cleveland on January 17 says he authorized no one to announce a Senate candidacy.
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Springfield
Ohio
Bushnell
Marcus A. Hanna
United States Senate
Hanna
Senate
Jones
Cleveland
United States
Sherman
Thomas Meric Jones and the Ivory trial
London report notes the Edward J. Ivory case hinges on informer Thomas Meric Jones. Jones, sent to the United States in 1889, is framed as a plotter and key witness linked to Clan na Gael and other Irish groups. The government relies on his testimony for a conviction.
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London
Edward J. Ivory
Thomas Meric Jones
LeCaron
Pigott
Ivory
Glasgow
P. J. Tynan
France
Bow Street
Jones
United States
England
Clan Na Gael
Irish National Alliance
Shamrock Club
Nally Club
Emigrants Robbed by Bandits Led by George Taylor
A wagon party from Missouri to Oklahoma was held up on the Creek reservation west line, losing about $1000 in cash and valuables. Six bandits led by a man identified as George Taylor the escaped Meeka family killer fled into a rough mountain area once used by Dalton Cook and Doo gangs. In Perry Oklahoma Territory Newark suffered overnight robberies with saloons and homes robbed, five tramps arrested for highway robbery.
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Guthrie
O. T
Missouri
Oklahoma
George Taylor
Meeka
Taylor
Dalton
Cook
Perry
Newark
Public and the inauguration preparations under way
Washington officials seek to prevent profiteering as McKinley’s inauguration nears. Chairman Bell asserts the inaugural committee will not be liable for private arrangements but guarantees reasonable rates and suitable accommodations. Colonel L P Wright, head of public comfort, has arranged housing for about 20 000 to 40 000 attendees in well located private residences with modern conveniences.
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Washington
Committee On
Epidemics in the West Indies report deaths and fever
The weekly health report from Havana notes 506 deaths in the city for the weekend of January 1, including 61 from yellow fever and 8 from smallpox. Port au Prince reports the yellow fever epidemic has ceased while Santiago de Cuba records 52 weekly deaths with 3 from yellow fever.
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Washington
Hospital Service
Burgess
Havana
United States
Port Au Prince
Haiti
Henry
Camincero
Santiago de Cuba
Famine Report Notes Rain Across India and Price Slumps
The weekly famine bulletin says about half an inch of rain fell from Peshawar to Lanore and at Bilaspur and the central provinces. Prices eased slightly in Madras Bombay the Panjab and Burmah.
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London
India
Peshawar
Lanore
Bilaspur
Central Provinces
Madras
Bombay
Panjab
Burmah
Nicaragua Canal Bill Moves in Senate Amid Warship Question
The Senate voted 26 to 14 to take up the Nicaragua canal bill as Morgan urged urgent action. Senator Morgan pressed for details of the Anglo American peace treaty and its possible effect on the canal, noting the Monroe doctrine and U S interest. Secretary Francis was confirmed in executive session.
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Washington
Sherman
Senate
McKinley
Cullom
Ilinois
Bankers’ Club of
Chicago
Chandler
Walcott
House
Pettigrew
Republic of Venezuela
British Guiana
United States
Great Britain
Government of
Venezuela
Gray
Committee On Foreign Relations
Morgan
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Bacon
Brown
Burrows
Call
Cameron
Cannon
Clark
Davis
Faulkner
Frye
Gallinger
Gibson
Gordon
Gorman
Hale
Hawley
Great Lakes
Atlantic
Galveston
Buffalo Bayou
Houston
Tex
Suez Canal
Sault Ste. Marie Canal
Chicago Drainage Canal
England
Nicaragua Canal
Senator Morgan
Oscar
Nicaragua
Congress
Francis
West
Senate Receives Correspondene on Arbitration Treaty
The president furnished the senate with correspondence between the United States and Great Britain on a general arbitration treaty. The record shows key talks between Secretary Olney and Sir Julian Pauncefote and outlines earlier efforts led by Gresham and Salisbury linked to the Venezuelan dispute and a British draft.
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Washington
Senate
Great Britain
Olney
Julian Pauncefote
State Department
Julian
Lord Salisbury
Gresham
Bayard
Confession of a Fiend Tells of Cahaba Bridge Disaster
Sam Palatka, described as cross eyed and remorseless, confessed in Atlanta to single handedly causing the Cahaba bridge wreck that killed 36 and maimed many. He stated he moved a rail to derail a passenger train for money and showed no emotion as he claimed motive and method.
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New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Atlanta
Sam Palatka
Cahaba Bridge
Alabama
Palatka
Eatonton
Putnam County
Georgia
Paletka
Indian liquor sale ban passes in House
The House, light attendance, approves a bill from Indian affairs to prohibit intoxicating drinks sold to Indians without land allotment. Penalties include a $100 fine and 60 days imprisonment. Georgia Democrat Maddox argued unconstitutionality as the measure passed 8 to 22. A resolution setting aside tomorrow was adopted.
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Washington
Committee On
District of Columbia
Committee On Indian Affairs
Maddox
Georgia
Henderson
Tomor
Opening of Parliament in Victoria Era Amid Turmoil
London reports the third session of Victoria era parliament opens with royal commission. Viscount Folkstone proposes the address in reply to the throne speech, Alfred Littleton seconds. In the Lords Marquis of Bath moves, Lord Kenyon seconds. A stormy session looms as government fortunes appear doubtful despite a 150 seat Conservative majority.
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London
House of Commons
Viscount Folkstone
Wilton
Waltshire
Alfred Littleton
Warwick
Leamington
House of Lords
Marquis of Bath
Lord Kenyon
Ireland
Indicted Helena Bankers Face April Hearing
Judge Knowles announced in Helena Montana that motion to quash indictments against E D Edgerton E W Beattie and George H Hill of the late First National bank will be heard April 19. Judge Charles B Bellinger of Portland Oregon will preside under assignment by Circuit Judge Gilbert of the Ninth Circuit.
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Helena
Mont
Knowles
United States District Court
E. D. Edgerton
E. W. Beattie
George H. Hill
First National Bank
Charles B. Bellinger
Portland, Or
Bellinger
Gilbert
Ninth Circuit
Pacific Coast States
Cuban stamps barred from U S mails say officials
Washington dispatch reports Postmaster Dayton of New York denies that envelopes bearing stamps inscribed Republic of Cuba or purporting to be Cuban insurgent issues have passed through the New York post office. The Cuban junta claim is rejected by postal authorities.
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Washington
New York
United States
Dayton
Republic of Cuba
Deadlock in Oregon Senate Vote Delayed to February 2
Salem January 18. Four days into the legislative session the Oregon House has not organized after numerous roll calls showed no quorum. The failure to organize will prevent a vote for United States senator before February 2.
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Salem
House
United States
Bank Failure Shocks Newport and Louisville Markets
The First National Bank of Kentucky in Newport closes with heavy real estate loans cited as the cause. In Louisville the Louisville Bank reports depositors will be paid in the fall. The Newport failure follows trouble among officers including cashier T B Youtsey and president John Trapp.
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Newport
First National Bank
First National Bank of Kentucky
Bellevue School Board
T. B. Youtsey
John Trapp
Joseph Wright
Trapp
Henry Gunkle
Youtsey
Covington
Gunkle
John Griese
J. F. McCracken
George Youtsey
Charles Spinks
J. A. Winter
Chas
Cincinnati
Congressman Berry
Louisville German National Bank Closed by Examiner
Louisville January 18. National Bank Examiner escorted a closure of the German National Bank with president J M McKnight, capital 261000 and surplus 31000. Depositors will be paid in full and stockholders likely to reorganize. The bank had long been seen as unsafe due to poor asset quality.
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Louisville
National Bank
German National Bank
J. M. McKnight
McKnight
Examiner Escott
Minnesota Savings Bank Closes With Assignee Named
The Minnesota State Savings bank in St Paul closes and files a deed of assignment naming William Bickle as assignee. Assets are about 250000 and liabilities around 230000. The move aims to protect depositors amid a banking withdrawal crisis.
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St. Paul
Minnesota State Savings Bank
William Bickel
Minnesota Savings Bank
Union Savings Bank of
Rochester, Minn
Daniels
Rochester
Union National Bank
Union Savings
W. F. Bickle
W. A. Bickle
Edward F. He
Boston Stock and Grain Exchange Closes for Day
The Boston Stock and Grain Exchange shut down in Boston Massachusetts on January 18 as creditors are said to suffer no loss. Illinois Paper Company in Chicago also placed in receivership with assets around 65000 and liabilities near 60000.
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Sion
St. Paul
Boston
Mass
Boston Stock and Grain Exchange
New England
Illinois Paper Company
Chicago
Leaders Meet in Leadville Labor Talks End in Stalemate
Governor Adams spent four days in Leadville Colorado and brought together mine managers and union leaders to seek a settlement. Proposals from both sides were rejected as negotiators, with continued talks underway but little prospect of an amicable adjustment. The managers demanded wage terms tied to silver prices, while union executives pressed for maintained pay scales and non discrimination against strikers.
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Leadville
Col
Adams
Denver
David H. Moffatt
First National Bank of
Western Federation of Miners
Engineers
Miners’ Union and
Pumpmen
Blacksmiths’ Union
Boyce
E. V. Debs
Desperadoes open fire as sheriff and deputy wounded
In Montana a sheriff and deputy pursuing Frank Morgan and Harry Whitten were shot at Carpenter's cabin with buckshot. Deputy Jack Allen was mortally wounded, Sheriff Fransham injured, as posses from multiple towns chase the outlaws who fled into the mountains.
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Bozeman
Mont
Fransham
Frank Morgan
Morgan
Jack Allen
Carpenter's Cabin
Cherry Creek Basin
Allen
Helena
Gallatin County
Harry Whitten
Franshaw
Whitten
Cherry Craek
Salesville
Manhattan
Virginia City
Ennis
Sunday Session at Salem House Briefly Organized
Salem Oregon January 17 Today's house session was short with 23 members present and adjournment set for tomorrow at 1 pm. The fight over speaker hinges on Jonathan Bourne and the Mitchell faction as Bourne demands support from populists and democrats before any organization.
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Salem
House
Mitchell
Jonathan Bourne
Bourne
Snowstorm in Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Welcomed by Farmers
A midwinter blizzard spans the Dakotas Minnesota and Wisconsin bringing heavy snow and drifting winds. Streetcar service is disrupted and transportation faces interference while farmers welcome the moisture for an upcoming crop. The storm moves from Dakota to Minnesota by afternoon.
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St. Paul
Dakotas
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Dakota
Irish Leader John Redmond Visits Lynn Mass Club
Hon. John Redmond leader of the Parnellite wing of the Home Rule party visited Lynn Massachusetts on January 17. He spoke at a reception given by the Clover Club of prominent Irish Americans and contrasted English and American prison systems.
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Lynn
Mass
John Redmond
House of Commons
Clover Club
Byron Georgia Riot Over Tied Election Sparks Firing
A Georgia village endured hours of upheaval after a tied municipal vote. C C Richardson and Chas L Bateman led factions as gunfire erupted, crowds armed themselves, and telegraph lines failed before authorities restored order. A later report minimized bloodshed as a mere fistfight.
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Byron
Houston County
C. C. Richardson
C. C. Bateman
C. L. Bateman
R. H. Baskies
Chas
L. Bateman
Augusta
British report on fur seals mission to Pribilofs
Gerald Barrett Hamilton and Professor Darcy Thompson led a British inquiry to the Pribilofs and Robbin Island after touring Japan and the Commander Islands. They counted seals and dead pups and found about 143 000 on the Pribilofs, challenging prior estimates and arguing for conservation measures while noting weather affects catch. The superior goal is amicable preservation with reports to the Foreign Office in spring.
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London
Darcy Thompson
Japan
Robbin Island
Thompson
Commander Islands
Mr. Hamilton
Professor Thompson
United States
Messrs. MacCaun and Clarke
Foreign Office
Mines Fill Up With Water at Leadville and Calumet Hecla Fire
Water rose 60 feet at the Maid of Ban Mine in Leadville flooding Wolftene drifts and stopping work after lessees refused higher pump payments. Rich ore body in Wolftone was inaccessible. In Calumet the South Hecla fire is confined to its origin with shafts sealed and no injuries reported.
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Leadville
Colo
Maid of Ban
Mahala
Hecla
Calumet, Mich
Calumet & Hecla
Assembly caucus backs Dante Voorhees for senator
In Indianapolis on January 18 the Democratic and Republican caucus endorsed Dante Voorhees for senator with a unanimous minority vote. The Populists plan to support Leroy Templeton.
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Indianapolis
General Assembly
Dante : Voorhees
Senator
Leroy Templeton
Populist caucus fails to settle senatorial candidate
Pierre January 18 The populist caucus could not agree on a senatorial candidate. Kyle still leads but by a margin eight votes short of a ballot. Seventeen ballots were taken and all candidates proceed to the legislature tomorrow.
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Pierre
Kyle
Germans offer prize to destroy meal moth in mills
Washington January 17 Americans report a prize of 850 marks for a method to destroy the meal moth devastating German mills. United States General Delray at Berlin offers to forward to proper authorities any method provided by Americans.
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Washington
United States
Delray
Berlin
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