Bribery Testimony in Boise Senate Contests
Miss Lucille Scott testified before the house bribery committee that she faced offers of money to sway populist votes in Idaho's senatorial race. She recounted promises of $12,000 to defeat Dubois, with a larger fund totaling about $40,000 routed from the east for the effort.
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Boise
Idaho
House
Lucille Scott
Dubois
Perkins
Woolley
McKinley
Scott
Mitchell
Charles Bunting
C. B
C. W. Cooper
Caldwell
CLOSING DAYS IN MONTANA LEGISATURE NEAR END
The Helena house passed general and deficiency appropriation bills and defeated an attempt to strike military funds. A railroad commission bill failed on a technicality. The agricultural college bill faced debate over becoming Montana State College. The senate killed a game warden bill and rejected moving $35,000 from the permanent school fund. The session will end Thursday.
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Montana
Helena
Mont
House
Railroad Commission
Agricultural College
Senate
Montana State College
Idaho Legislature Battle Over Withheld Pay Warrant Policy
In Boise on March 1 the Idaho House clashed over a communication from State Auditor Anderson justifying withheld pay warrants for the Salt Lake trip. The speaker accused the auditor of backing an illegal payroll, prompting a House committee referral. Anderson later said he would issue the warrants following guidance from the attorney general. The Senate debated an anti gambling bill and mine taxation, with a decisive 11 to 8 vote signaling the Senate will not tax mines.
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Boise
Idaho
House
Anderson
Salt Lake
Judiciary Committee
Senate
Supreme Court Rules on Married Women Liability
The Washington Supreme Court in Olympia rules that a married woman may bind her separate estate to debts entered in contracts. The case from Kittitas County involves John F. Travers et al. and a treasurer’s bond where the court affirms the lower court. The ruling states that community and separate property are subject to satisfaction of the judgment.
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Olympia
Wash
Supreme Court
Shingle mill accident leaves worker severely injured
In Valata Washington an Anderson and Watkins employee Hikner fell onto a whirling saw in a shingle mill. The injury ripped his thumb off and slashed his arm up to the shoulder. Doctors fear amputation but believe the man may survive. he has a family.
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Snohomish, Wash
Hikner
Anderson & Watkins
Valata
Supreme Court Rules Three Friends Forfeited Under Neutrality Act
The United States Supreme Court sustains the government’s position in the Three Friends case. The steamer seized in Florida is forfeited under section 5283, neutrality act, with Justice Fuller delivering the opinion and reversing a Florida district court ruling. Justice Harlan dissents.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Three Friends
District of St. Johns
Florida
United States
District Court of Florida
Justice Fuller
Harlan
Seventh District of
Changes at Fort Hall Agency Remove Teter for Warren
Washington March 1. Lieutenant Warren of the Second Cavalry is named agent at Fort Hall Idaho after Indian complaints about Thomas B. Teter and a clerk Ravennel McBeth. Indian Inspector Wright investigated and recommended dismissals. Warren is to take charge of the agency.
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Washington
Warren
Second Cavalry
Fort Hall
Idaho
Thomas B. Teter
Wright
Secretary of the Interior
Teter
Ravennel McBeth
Secretary of War
Mormons at Work in Chicago Prepare Salt Lake Colony
A party of Mormon elders led by Bishop Roberts plans to take many young people including several girls to Salt Lake City on April 1. Since October meetings have been held in Wicker Park on Sundays, stirring unease in the northwest side as 20 residents reportedly convert and townsfolk debate the growing Mormon influence.
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Chicago
Bishop Roberts
Salt Lake City
Wicker Park
Northwest Side
Ten Percent Pay Cut at Cambria Iron Works
The Cambria Iron Company in Johnstown Pa has reduced all salaries and wages by ten percent in every office and department. The move follows a slump in steel prices, notably rail, blamed as the cause by the directors. Reports note a prior meeting between Andrew Carnegie and Cambria leaders and suggest a alliance between Cambria and Carnegie.
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Johnstown
The
Cambria Iron Company
Andrew Carnegie
Cambria Company
Cambria
Carnegie Company
Ilinoix Steel Company
Carnegie
Pittsburg Iron King
Free Silver Senators Meet at Washington Caucus
A Washington caucus of free silver Republicans resolved to attack the International Monetary Conference bill when it reaches final approval. Senators Teller Dubois Cannon Pettigrew and associates condemned the bill as useless folly carried out in bad faith, asserting the commission would not aid silver.
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Chicago
the Post
Washington
Teller
Dubois
Cannon, Pettigrew
Oldest Chorister in England Leads Choir for Eighty Years
John Siddons near Burton on-Trent is nearing 90. He joined the parish church choir in 1814 and still conducts weekly services. He has been parish clerk for over 50 years, succeeding his father who held the post 40 years. Since he joined, three brothers, four sons, and five grandsons have served in the choir. His eldest son is a church organist and his eldest great grandson was ordained last week as an Episcopal minister.
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London
Burton on-Trent
John Siddons
Madrid Premier Castillos Statement on Prisoner Treatment
Premier Castillo told the cabinet the dispute with the United States over prisoner treatment was of no consequence. He announced an impartial inquiry into Dr. Ruiz's death in prison found the doctor died of natural causes, despite earlier reports of beating.
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Madrid
Castillo
Cabinet Council
United States
Ruiz
Death of a Belgian Statesman
Brussels reports that M. J. Raburlet, who resigned as Belgium’s prime minister to serve as minister to Portugal, has died after an extended illness. Raburlet’s career included leading the government and later representing Belgium abroad in Lisbon. He was a prominent figure in Belgian diplomacy and politics.
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Brussels
M. J. Raburlet
Belgium
Portugal
Tillman Spars Senate Over Armor Plate Profiteering
In Washington Senator Tillman accuses armor plate manufacturers of paying agents in the Senate and claims government spending is rampant with fraud. Hawley protests, a cloak room exit follows, and Tillman rails at Wall Street influence, monopoly profits, and a proposed government plant.
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Washington
Tillman
Senate
Hawley
Connecticut
Squire
Chandler
Elkins
Whitney
Venezuela
House
Senator Tillman
Senator Hawley
Senate Chamber
Wall Street
Carnegie
Naval Committee
Senate Committee On Appropriations
Quay
Aldrich
Allison
Brice
Cullom
Gibson
Hale
McMillen
Murphy
Wetmore
Pettigrew
Secretary of the Navy
Thurston
Senate Adjourns After Naval Bill Passage
The navigation bill was approved just after midnight and the Senate adjourned while Senator Chandler sought to bring up the international monetary conference bill.
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Chandler
Senate
House Galleries Thronged as Prize Fight Bill Debated
Washington March The House galleries were filled with visitors but routine matters dominated until a late debate over a bill to bar transmission of detailed prize fight reports. Supporters argued it would curb immoral coverage while opponents warned of press censorship and disruption to news. The session adjourned after a recess.
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Washington
Aldrich
Illinois
Grosvenor
Ohio
Morse
Massachusetts
Doe
Missouri
Cummings
New York
Friends of the
Dow
Nevada
Dockery
Congressional Library
Hepburn
Iowa
Messrs
Cannon
W. A. Stone
Sayers
Post Office
Loud
California
Smith
Kyle
Mississippi
van Horn
Interstate National Bank of Kansas City
Kansas
Congress
Athens Chamber Meets Over Crete Bombardment Clash
Premier Del Yannis declares Turks provoked fleets to bombard Canea and Greece will resist occupation. Marine minister cites foreign admirals injunctions against attacks and recalls Commodore Reinicke. Public cheers greet Yannis as he denounces the bombardment as unjust and unlawful.
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Athens
Chamber of Deputies
del Yannis
Canea
Seas
Vassos
Greece
Crete
Des Yannis
Reinicke
Sachtourist
Jealousy Among the Powers Resents British Tone on Crete
The Daily Chronicle reports Emperor William resents Lord Salisbury's Crete policy stance and Mr Curzon's speech. It notes Russia’s threatening telegram to Greece and suggests Berlin doubts about England Transvaal relations. The emperor allegedly influenced St Petersburg’s communication yielding coercive hints to Greece.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
William
Chronicle
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Crete
the Chronicle
Curzon
Senate Proceedings Open with DC Appropriation and Naval Bills
The Senate met at 11 am with discussion of the District of Columbia appropriation bill and an amendment to destroy forfeited domestic smoking opium. The DC bill gained $47,000 in added items and passed. Debates focused on armor costs and a government armor plant. Credentials were presented for Turner and Heitfeld. Executive session followed a narrow 3 to 4 vote to close the doors.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
House
United States
Chandler
Hale
Gorman
Jones
Arkansas
Herbert
Post Office
Squire
George Turner
Shoup
Henry Heitfeld
Dubois
Hill
Scarcity of Food in Many Parts of the Island
On Crete, food shortages persist amid a British blockade. The Greek transport Mykale, after talks with the Barfleur’s commander, landed Red Cross stores but not provisions. Ten towns appeal to the British consul for bread as the European gendarmerie struggles for funds and Montenegrin troops face potential disbandment.
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Canea
Mykale
Barfleur
Red Cross Society
In Memory of Good St. David Festivities in Wales
Welshmen in Pittsburg and nearby states plan banquets and exercises tonight to celebrate St. David's day. St. David, regarded as Wales's titular saint, is said to have been the son of a Cardiganshire princess and to possess miracles from birth.
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Pittsburg
David
Wales
Cardiganshire
Shocking Death on Tug Mystic Ends Fireman Thompson’s Life
Seattle March 1 Albert Thompson a fireman on the tug Mystic was fatally caught in moving machinery while shutting a drain cock. He slipped from a platform into the cockpit six feet down. His legs were drawn into the crank and he died after surgery to amputate one leg. ten minutes later his body was freed from the machinery.
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Seattle
Wash
Albert Thompson
Mystic
Thompson
Three Held on Murder Charge in Beutler Killing
Salt Lake City February 27 John Rice Alvin Mitchell and Mrs Harriet Beutler are held without bail charged with murdering Fred Beutler an elderly man killed Tuesday night in Salt Lake City.
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Salt Lake
John Rice
Alvin Mitchell
Harriet Beutler
Bali
Fred Beutler
Ex-Treasurer in Trouble Arraigned in Lincoln
Ex-State Treasurer Joseph Bartley faces arrest in Lincoln Nebraska for embezzlement after warrants were issued this morning and announced today. The action targets Bartley with charges related to misused public funds.
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Lincoln, Neb
Joseph Bartley
Canadians Stand Against Corliss Amendment Influence
In Victoria BC March 1 debate on Helmcken motion condemning US Corliss amendment. Leaders like Turner Kellie Semlin and Baker weighed retaliation vs moderation. Helmcken withdrew the motion after airing fears about US restrictions and to preserve Canada US ties.
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Victoria
B. C
Helmcken
United States
Corliss
Canada
British Columbia
Turner
Keltie
Northwest Kootenay
Dominion
Kellie
Semlin
Baker
Helmeken
Sword
Canadians Protest Alaska Boundary Concession
Ottawa reports the Alaska boundary treaty grants United States control over a strip north of Mount St Elias. The line shifts from the 141st meridian to a due north run from the summit, with potential untold wealth in the disputed territory. Parliament meets in three weeks to debate the issue.
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Ottawa
Ont
Dominion Land Survey
United States
Duffield
Geological and Coast Survey
W. F. King
Mount St. Elias
Canadian
St. Elias
Canada
Dominion
Maine
Lake of the Woods
Poisoning scare shocks Chinatown in Missoula
Missoula in March reports a sensational poisoning scare in Chinatown. Wing Quong, a Chinawoman from Helena, is jailed after Charley, a Chinese gambler, claimed tea poisoned with 19 grains of strychnine. He had not drunk from the cup. authorities seek Charley, believed to have planted the poison to force money for gambling.
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Missoula
Mont
Wing Quong
Helena
Charley
H. W. Hammond
Car Rolls Over on Milwaukee Line Injuring Several
An electric car on the South Milwaukee line capsized while descending a steep grade on Pennsylvania avenue. Eighteen passengers were aboard. none severely hurt though some suffered burns or bruises. A stove in the car caught fire but was put out. F. H. Cook, worst off, may have a fractured skull, with Cc. J. Lappley burned and cut.
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Milwaukee
Pennsylvania Avenue
F. H. Cook
The
Milwaukee Sentinel
Cc. J. Lappley
Cook
Montgomery's Son Fights with Cuban Patriots
Russell Montgomery, son of J B Montgomery of Portland, once mourned dead, is reported to be a lieutenant in Cuba's patriot army. He previously failed the Annapolis naval cadet exam and disappeared, with family now pursuing a thorough investigation.
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Portland, Or
Russell Montgomery
J. B. Montgomery
Spokesman-Review
Cuba
Montgomery
Annapolis
Leutenant
Patriot Army of
In Honor of the Pope Coronation AnniversaryObserved
Rome marks the anniversary of the pope's coronation with a formal observance as March 1 events unfold. The ceremony highlights the historic occasion and reflects on papal tradition within the city.
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Rome
Is There A Scheme In Opening Colville Reservation
The article reports federal officials allegedly planning to open the south half of the Colville Indian reservation to mineral entry, with a July 1 date disputed by sources in Spokane and Washington. It cites a syndicate led by Hugh Wallace and alleged connections to federal officials and a McKinley era candidate for U S marshal. Washington officials say opening could occur immediately if the sanitary civil bill passes.
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Washington
Colville Reservation
W. A. Greenleaf
Spokane
Colville Indian Reservation
United States
Hugh Wallace
Wallace
Wilbur
Federal Ring
Joe Warren
Felix Pugh
Billy Nolan
Bill Hughes
Columbia
Spokesman-Review
Colville
Wilson
Department
Federal
Indian Bureau
Congress
Oregon Do Nothing Legislature Forcible House Move
Salem March 1 Forceful steps planned to organize the Oregon lower house. A temporary sergeant at arms is empowered to arrest absent members and bring them to the capital. Twenty one members present take oaths. arrests target Representatives Jennings Coan Hope and Durdane. Writs of habeas corpus issued. deputy sergeants hunt more members.
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Salem
Moore
Portland
Arns
Davis
Jennings
Coan
Hope
Durdane
Stephens
Fiends Captured in Dakota Charged With Spicer Family Murder
Reports from Winona say Alexander Condot a French half breed and Blackhawk a Negro half breed are the killers of the Spicer family. J H Ready Standing Rock chief refuses to hand them to Emmons county officials fearing lynching and seeks the 800 reward for arrest and conviction.
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Bismarck
Winona
Alexander Condot
Blackhawk
Spicer
J. H. Ready
Standing Rock
Emmons
Private Banker Anton Boernert Makes Assignment
Chicago March 1 Anton Boernert steamship agent and private banker assigned his affairs to Joachim Boernert. No details on assets or liabilities were given. Earlier he reported a hold up at his office for a sizable sum. police have not located the missing money or any trace of it.
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Chicago
Anton Boernert
Joachim Boernert
Boernert
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Roy
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London Chronicle
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Turner and
Hettfeld
RED Cross
Constantinople
Porte
Candia
Candiamo
Vavaros
Tewfik Pasha
ST. David
Chinatown
Oregon
Dakota
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