Idaho Woman Suffrage Victory and Court Ruling Echoes
Idaho voters backed a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage but the canvassing board's result was overturned by the supreme court, establishing that a majority of all votes cast is required for passage. The ruling impacts related amendments and hints at future campaigns as women rally for rights.
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Ida
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Caat
Supreme Court
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Non Partisan Christian Temperance Union Convention Session
Washington December first. The second section of the Non Partisan Christian Temperance Union convention convened at the Foundry ME church this morning. President Mrs Alford presided and an amendment to the constitution establishing one delegate for every fifty members was adopted. Remaining business was routine.
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Washington
Non Partivan Christian ‘Emperance Union
Winona
Mra C . Alford
Vacancies to Fill in Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Dec 11 The president must name two Republicans to I C C vacancies by Jan 1 1897 one from resignation and one from term expiration Wheelock G Veasy of Vermont and M A Knapp of New York Veasy resigned soon after a January 3 1896 reappointment for a six year term He has been incapacitated for active work by illness Both appointees are Republicans and replacements must be Republicans under the law
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Interstate Commerce Commission
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Priest Sues Paper over Alleged Defamation in Brooklyn
In Brooklyn a trial sits in the supreme court where Rev. Patrick McDonnell, once with St Paul's church, sues the Brooklyn Eagle for 100000 dollars over a Taste article accusing him of racing, intoxication, and other improper conduct while in Washington. The case centers on alleged fibel and public damages. In other briefs, a Caracas dispatch questions protocol modifications in the Venezuelan boundary, and a Denver note reports a Kansas City detective identifying a Canon City inmate in an arbery case.
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Patrick McDonnell
St Paul's Church
Broolyn Eagle
Supreme Court
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McDonnell
Comet Sighting by Perrine Attracts Chicago Interest
Chicago astronomer W Burnham notes Perrine’s comet appears brighter than typical new comets and could be viewed with a small telescope. He cautions that many measurements are needed to predict its path, as Chicago observatories are currently unavailable.
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C D Perrine
Lick Observatory
California
W. Burnham
Perrine
Burnham
University of Chicago
British move on Clarion Island reported by Mexican coast
A San Diego dispatch to a morning paper says Mexico heard the British government has seized Clarion Island off Jalleco to use as a coaling station for Pacific warships. Acapulco is noted as the current British oiling site on Mexico’s west coast.
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San Diego
Clarion Island
Jalleco
Pacific
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la Acapulco
Payne in Medcal Milwaukee Dec 1
H C Payne arrived in the city from the east this afternoon and refused to discuss cabinet appointments linked to his name. A separate dispatch from Columbia Missouri reports an unknown man leaped from a Missouri Kansas and Texas passenger train at 40 miles per hour today and was killed. he carried three thousand dollars but no identifying details besides a Denison Texas to St Louis ticket.
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Ottawa official to pursue reciprocity talks with US
Richard Cartwright will depart Ottawa shortly for Washington to determine if President elect McKinley will pursue reciprocity negotiations with Canada under pressure from Premier Laurier who has signaled sending a committee to Washington at the first opportunity.
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Ottawa
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Canada
Lauriet
Sherman Names Five for Monetary Conference Panel
Senator Sherman named a five member committee to prepare legislation for an international monetary conference. The slate includes Walcott of Colorado Homer of Massachusetts Chandler of New Hampshire Carter of Montana Gear of Iowa. The group is described as conservative and broadly favorable to international bimetallism.
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New Hampshire
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Iowa
Madrid suppresses student demonstrations after death report
Demonstrations in Madrid over the reported death of Maceo sparked government concern. The Madrid governor issued an order forbidding renewed student manifestations and Interior Minister Senor Con Gayon directed provincial governors to prohibit further protests.
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Maceo
Senor Con Gayon
Interior
Minister's Wife Found Dead In Pond In Westchester
Westchester Pennsylvania December 10. School children found the body of Mrs Batley wife of Rev Samuel Batley evangelist in a pond and police say the preacher is in danger of arrest after a suspected murder and coroner's inquest is planned. The couple had a history of domestic trouble including an alleged knife attack and threats of self harm. The wife reportedly left at 4 am Saturday and a letter postmarked Media said she planned to stab herself.
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Samuel Batley
Cornet
Freeman Kills Father Then Ends His Life in Missouri Valley Neb
In Missouri Valley Nebraska Ben Freeman shot and mortally wounded his father Dr. Freeman then killed himself. The elder Freeman was a longtime resident and well known, while the son had just returned from California a week earlier. Domestic troubles are suggested as the motive, but not confirmed.
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Ben Freeman
Dr. Freeman
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California
Risdon Iron and Locomotive Works vs Trent patent suit in San Francisco
In United States circuit court Risdon Iron and Locomotive Works sues L C Trent a Salt Lake mining man for infringing United States patent No 583884 granted May 1895 The suit seeks injunction profits accounting and damages and mentions disruption of Bryan Mill sales. Des Moines report notes a bank seizure.
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San Francisco
United States
Ealt
Risdon Iron and Locomottve Works
L. C Trent
Salt Lake City
Coal tests to Wy and new post at Morgan Wy
From Cheyenne to Hanna Wy Major Charles R Barnett directs quartermaster on coal tests then returns to station A new post office is established at Morgan Carbon county Wy George W McFadden is appointed postmaster.
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Cheyenne
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Hhe
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Carbon County
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New Blood Wanted in Washington Appointments Policy
A Washington dispatch reports that the new McKinley administration will not appoint ex office holders to the few remaining fillable posts. District attorneys Internal Revenue collectors Indian and land agents seek reappointment, while new men have entered politics recently. Offices will be given to new faces or those not previously honored.
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the Times
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Indians in Hampton Roads move to assemble in repair
The Indians headed to Hampton Roads after departing New York yesterday. They will stay in the roads where other ships of the North Atlantic Squadron are to assemble once repairs are completed.
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Hampton Roads
North Atlantic Squadron
Sailer Foundered Off Spain With Immigrants Reported
Dispatches say the North German Lloyd steamer Sailer from Bremen to Buenos Ayres foundered off Villa Gracia. Reports vary on passenger counts from 60 to 210 with a mix of Germans, Galicians and Spaniards, all presumed lost. The wreck echoes prior North German Lloyd disasters including the Elbe tragedy.
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Northwestern Breeders Meet Adjourns as Disbandment Looms
The Northwestern Breeders Association meeting in Chicago adjourned until January with plans to take important measures. Many key participants may withdraw if the group continues. The Washington Park track hosts Northwestern Trotting events but is now used by the Chicago Polo Club for games.
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Washington Park
Northwestern
Denver highwayman Downen may have killed McGlincy family
The News reports ascertained that Hense Downen, convicted last week of the Joel G Ashworth murder, may be the McGlincy family killer. He was in Santa Clara county last May and is suspected in other killings to divert suspicion from himself.
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Downen
Denver
Trate
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Joel G Ashworth
Thia City
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Rikar Campbell
Cal
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Santa Clara County
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Mo Oe
Tollgates Chopped Down in Harrodsburg Turnpike War
A mob of 46 to 60 men armed with shotguns and axes rode from Macksville to Harrodsburg and destroyed six tollgates in the early hours. Gatekeepers were forced to cut gates and threaten repairs, with tolls to be collected by armed guards. Over 300 gates burned or chopped since the Washington county turnpike conflict began, with 1500 miles affected and $4,000 in losses. only five arrests made. Authorities vow protection.
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Mer Leer
Macksville
Salt River
Dave Barnett
Turnpike
Board of Directors
Washington County
Meeting at St James Hall denounces free trade policy
London December conference at St James Hall advocates reform of Britain's protective policy. Speakers cite rising sentiment against fiscal policy, praise Cobden Club ideas, and reference McKinley and Mellin. Proposals include a 30 percent wheat duty to raise revenue and push for imperial trade preferences. A later note warns free traders to beware English workers and foreign competition.
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British steamer Clarlesa Radcliffe goes ashore on Long Island
The British steamer Clarlesa Radcliffe ran aground on Great South Beach, Long Island, with coal aboard. The cargo was thrown overboard and the vessel floated away with little damage. John G Newhill of Springfield Missouri has reportedly been ordered to resign as land office registrar or face charges of neglect of duty likely tied to party interests.
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Great South Gach
Long Island
John G Newhill
Register of the
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Land Office
Interior
Francis
Horse History Across Ages and Regions
The text surveys horse domestication and use from early domestication debates in Asia and Africa to European adoption after the Norman conquest. It notes royal stables in England under Henry VII, medieval shod horses, and horses’ roles in warfare, with scattered references to Crusade era imports and regional breeding practices. It also mentions Madagascar insurgence news and a Washington counterfeit case involving Guy Harahan and a $10,000 note.
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Lecal
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