Utah compact cited in Mormon polygamy dispute
A Utah faction denounces Roberts claiming the compact with other states required ending polygamy. They cite the 1890 Mormon manifesto the 1892 Utah anti cohabitation law and the Utah constitution as proof of the pledge to end polygamy and unlawful cohabitation. They allege 1600 illegitimate children and about 2000 polygamous households since statehood as evidence of broken promises. The note also covers Roberts oath and elections. Washington reports budget estimates and currency bill debate with party lines and a pending vote.
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Roberts
Utah
Mormon Church
Congressional Committee
Abraham H. Cannon
John W. Taylor
Apostle Teasdale
Brigham H. Roberts
Mining Troubles in Idaho Sent to House for Inquiry
Lentz of Ohio introduces a joint resolution seeking a nine member special committee to investigate U S troops led by Brigadier General Merriam in Idaho. The charges include martial law, mass arrests, brutal conditions, and alleged cruelty toward miners and families, with responsibility attributed to local mining companies.
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Idaho
House
Washington
Lentz
Ohio
United States
Merriam
Masonic Aid Members Plan Court Fight in Fond du Lac
Northwestern Assurance of Chicago will be challenged by former Masonic Aid members in Fond du Lac as they organize to contest claims demanding payments after dropping out. About fifty members in Fond du Lac face demands up to 100 dollars each, with a prominent local lawyer hired to represent them.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Dee
Masonic Aid
Northwestern Assurance
Chicago
Janesville
Supreme Court denies rehearing in diploma mill case
The Illinois Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the Independent Medical College versus the People case. The Illinois Attorney General filed a quo warranto to revoke the Chicago college’s charter for selling bogus medical diplomas for 25 dollars to unqualified individuals. The Cook County court previously found the charges true and ousted the college, a decision the supreme court had affirmed at its last term.
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Springfield
Ill
Supreme Court
Independent Medical College
Attorney General
Chicago
Cook County
Lieutenant A C Ledyard Killed on Negros Island
Telegram from General Otis reports Lieutenant A C Ledyard Sixth Infantry killed in a fight with revolting police on Negros Island Philippines. He was son of Michigan Central President Henry B Ledyard and nephew of General Ruggles. He enlisted in the First Connecticut artillery at Spanish American War rise and joined regular service July 9 1898, serving on General Miles staff in the Porto Rican campaign.
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Otis
Negros
Philippines
A. C. Ledyard
Sixth Infantry
Ledyard
Henry B. Ledyard
Michigan Central Railroad
Ruggles
Army
First
Connecticut Artillery
Miles
Monumental granite fountain planned for Market square
Kenosha announces a donor funded memorial fountain in Market square to cost nearly 10000 dollars. The donor’s name will remain confidential and the spring erection is planned by a leading granite firm.
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Kenosha
Wis
Publc
Market Square
Freight train fall leaves Mason man severely injured
Reed City Michigan December 9 A man identified as George Maclaris from Mason Michigan fell from a northbound freight near the station. He had one foot amputated and suffers internal injuries.
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Reed City
Mich
George Maclaris
Mason, Mich
Loggers George and Fennimore Callighan Strike Gold Near Dawson City
Word reaches Chippewa Falls that George Callighan and Fennimore Callighan, veteran loggers, have located a rich gold vein near Dawson City in Alaska.
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Chippewa Falls
Wis
George and
Fennimore Callighan
Dawson City
Alaska
Reed Held in Pittsburg Hospital and Political News
James I. Reed the famed checker champion is confined at Homeopathic hospital in Pittsburg. A Washington special reports Secretary Root chosen by Republican managers as McKinley running mate. Charles F. E. Churchill ex Globe Savings Bank cashier in Chicago fined 100 dollars for embezzlement. Property worth 140000 dollars donated to the University of Chicago Oberlin College and others by Mrs. Caroline E. Haskell of Michigan City Indiana.
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James I. Reed
Pittsburg
Washington
Root
McKinley
Charles FE. Churchill
Globe Savings Bank
Chicago
University of Chicago
Oberlin College
Caroline E. Haskell
Michicolty, Ind
British Surrounded as Boer Force Narrows at Ladysmith
Dispatches from Modder River and Ladysmith report British forces advancing on Colenso with 11 000 troops versus 15 000 Boers while Kimberley could aid from an armored train. Casualties include several officers and dozens of enlisted men, with ongoing gunfire from naval batteries at Ladysmith.
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London
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Dordrecht
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Twelfth Lancers
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Pretoria
Weenen
Modder River battle hailed as fierce clash with Cronje
Boer correspondent reports Cronje's wing bore the brunt of a daylong British onslaught at Modder River. Boers held positions for thirteen hours before retreating at dusk under heavy shellfire and concentrated British artillery. The dispatch notes the British victory and the Boers’ stubborn resistance amid intense combat.
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Lourenzo Muarques
Modder River
Crose
Cronje
Trans- Vaaters
Free State
Methuen
Lyptfontein
Jacobsdallaagers
Kimberley
Pittsburg Club Buys Key Louisville Players
Deal in base ball players at Pittsburg Pennsylvania states the Pittsburg club purchased the pick of the Louisville team for about $25,000 cash. After the Pittsburg club is satisfied the remaining Louisville players will go to Louisville.
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Pittsburg
Louisville
Death by own action or forgery in Pfennig case at Rock County
Reports from Janesville Wisconsin indicate Max Pfennig is linked to a possible death by self act while rumors of forged mortgages surface. O T Develin discovered three forged mortgages said to be from Pfennig who is rumored to be missing in Lake Michigan. Authorities note the deeds are false and no suicide is believed.
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Janesville
Wis
Max Ffennig
P.M
Lake Michigan
O. T. Develin
Rock County
Register of Deeds’ Office
Rowe
Max Pfennig
Prennig
Ingraham Failure Reveals Large Liabilities and Deeds
Sensational features unfold as creditors place losses at 120000 with assets around 30000. Ingraham had deeded stores in Shannon City and Allendale Mo and lands before collapse. Creditors seek to invalidate transfers as allegedly fraudulent and protect stock from looting.
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Mount Ayr
A. O. Ingraham
Iowa
Ingraham
Shannon City
Allendale
Cattle Hog and Sheep Prices Across Markets Dec 8
Chicago reports receipts of about 3000 cattle with strong demand for prime beef cattle and calves selling up to 7.50. Hogs seen at 3.80 to 4.15 with prime weight hogs reaching 4.10. Sheep receipts near 8000 with prices steady and lambs at 4.00 to 5.55. East Buffalo reports mixed cattle hogs and steady sheep and lamb pricing. St Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list higher wheat corn and oats with regional variations. Corbett defense in Racine case and affidavits from a boarding house keeper feature in New York and Trenton notes.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis Grain
Chicago Board of Trade
Milwaukee portrait canvasser linked to Racine murder attempt
Police pressing for suspects after Henry F. Corbett, Milwaukee canvasser, is arrested in the attempted murder of Rev. and Mrs. Cheney in Racine. Victims show improvement. identification uncertain as Mrs Armstrong wavered on whether she saw Corbett. Officers pursue multiple leads, with some witnesses denying involvement and questions about a second accomplice.
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Cheney
Armstrong
Manila Hemp Scarce Due to Port Blockade
Manila hemp remains scarce and costly as the blockade of Philippine ports continues. Montreal capitalists have incorporated a company to construct a railroad over the Chilkoot Pass.
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Manila
Montreal
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