Rights of Mormons Read at House Hearing In Utah Case
Washington hearing on the Roberts of Utah case opens with Senator Rawlins questioned about polygamy and Utah state admission. Rawlins says polygamy would end as church bans further marriages, but he doubts all existing unions would be broken up. Mrs. J Ellen Foster argues for women affected, noting moral stakes.
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Washington
Roberts
Utah
Rawlins
Schroeder
Congressional
Taylor
Congress
United States
Mormon Church
J. Ellen Foster
Senate Opens Debate on Gold Standard Bill in 1905 Session
In Washington Aldrich opened the Senate discussion of the financial bill with a manuscript speech outlining the Senate substitute for the House bill. The session saw no questions or interruptions. Adjournment followed with Pettigrew’s Philippine war resolution set for Monday and Beveridge planning a Tuesday speech on the Philippine question. Hoar explained his stance on seating Quay amid pressure and governor vacancies. Grant’s arrival in Manila with the Forty-third Volunteer Infantry (colored) was noted as General Otis prepared for action.
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Washington
Aldrich
Senate
House
Pettigrew
Philippin
Beveridge
Lodge
Davis
Foreign Relations Committee
Allison
Committee On Appropriations
Quay
Hoar
Pennsylvania
Manila
Grant
San Francisco
Forty-third Volunteer Infantry
Golored
Otis Will
Death of Illinois ex governor amid poverty and legend
From Salt Lake City a tale claims former Illinois governor Ford died in abject poverty with bones showing, supposedly cursed by Mormon leader Joseph Smith. The story says after his term and the alleged curse he lost wealth, illness struck, and his family fell into poverty while his son Tom was hanged by a vigilance committee on a plains trip.
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Peoria
Uls
Salt Lake City
Ford
Illinois
Joseph Smith
Smith
Tom
Iowa moves toward biennial elections via constitutional amendment
Des Moines reports lawmakers expect passage of a proposed constitutional change to switch Iowa from annual to biennial state elections. If approved, terms for governor lieutenant governor state superintendent railroad commissioners representatives county officials and others currently serving would be extended by one year.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Reforming Philanthropist Sues for 600000 in Chicago Trade Case
Howard Doyle, philanthropist and philosopher, sues in Chicago circuit court under the criminal code for 600000 alleging losses on the Board of Trade floor. He seeks treble damages as allowed for gambling losses and aims to seize the exchange building for charity if successful.
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Chicago
Howard Doyle
Chicago Board of Trade
LaSalle Street
Doyle
G. W. Plummer
Alexander Geddes
Jas. B. Dutch
John Robson
Board of Trade
Sheriff's Sale
Missing Michigan man wanders off with overcoats and revolver
Tron Mountain Mich January 5 Fred Stonge left his home while ill and with his wife away taking two overcoats and a revolver. Relatives organized a volunteer search and citizens comb the woods for him. He has a wife and four children.
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Tron Mountain
Mich
Fred Stonge
Chidren
Three Men Rob Bank at Wolf Lake Albion Ind
A trio blew open the Lucky Bank at Wolf Lake and stole its contents. The amount is not known. Authorities connect the crime to a Noblesville robbery the night before. Bloodhounds tracked the suspects. In Benton Harbor, residents noted Lake Michigan water levels rising as the Chicago drainage canal opened.
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Albion
Ind
Wolf Lake
Noblesville
Benton Harbor
Mich
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Queen appoints Duke of Connaught commander-in-chief in Ireland
The queen approves the appointment of the Duke of Connaught as commander-in-chief of British forces in Ireland. Kipling family confined by influenza in their rooms. Ohio River navigation Cincinnati to Pittsburg closed by ice. Chicago reports 71459 arrests and 205079 in fines for 1899. Eugene Portrand dies in Paris. Cripple Creek 1899 gold production 422805 tons bullion value 49743100. Spain opens trade talks with United States. Junk dealer George Howard found frozen to death in New York. Sir James Paget dies in London at 86. New York City municipal council renames Elm Street Dewey Avenue.
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Duke of Connaught
Ireland
Rudyard Kipling
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Chicago
Eugene Portrand
Grand Opera
Paris
Cripple Creek
Spain
United States
George Howard
New York
London
James Paget
Municipal Council of
Elm Street
Dewey Avenue
Reformer Doyle sues county over board of trade gambling
Doyle sues Cook County and himself alleging Robson and Geddes and Dutch engaged in grain gambling via future delivery options. Dutch and Geddes, traders on the Exchange, lost large sums, each claiming $100,000. Doyle aims to triple the losses, framing a crusade against board of trade gambling and bucket shops.
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Doyle
Cook
John Robson
James B. Dutch
Robson
Alexander Geddes
Geddes
Plummer
Justice Mulkey
Supreme Court
Board of Trade
Alibi Claim Begun in Racine Cheney Assault Case
The defense for H. F. Corbett in the Cheney Assault case opens by seeking an alibi for the defendant. The first witness called was Mrs. C. M. Steinwita, introducing testimony to place Corbett away from the scene at the time of the alleged attack.
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Milwaukee
Corbett
Johson
Cheney
Dee
Johnson
Werman
Hugh Miller
Weiman
Nettie Crouder
David Bloom
Racine
Racine, Wis
C. M. Steinwita
Chicago Board of Trade quotes show mixed grain and livestock
Reports from Chicago and East Buffalo detail Wheat Corn and Oats prices for January and May futures, plus live stock bids. Hog and cattle ranges are listed with receipts, from Chicago and St Louis markets, and East Buffalo commission merchants.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
East Buafalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
East Buffalo
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Germany Urges Strong Protest Over Aden Seizure
Berlin reports a strongly worded protest after the Imperial mail steamer General was detained at Aden by British troops as search efforts anger Germany. Kaiser William is angered by what he calls high handed seizures and demands full reparation and safer relations with Britain. The German colonial society denounces Britain's actions and warns of ongoing naval challenges.
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Berlin
Aden
German East African Line
Magicienne
Delagoa Bay
Engelaaud
Germany
Kaiser
Associated Press
William
Bighind
Tie
Count von Bulow
London
England
German Colonial Society
Hogland
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H. RB. Frissel
Hampton, Va
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The
Prairie State
Federated Trades’ Council
TH. C. Payne
Thee Street Railway Company
Madison
Wis
State Board of Control
Waupun
Reformatory
Green Bay
Illnois
Tron Hall Somerby
Philadelphia
Freeman
Somerby
Tron Hall
Baltimore City
Tle
Boston
Old Iron Hall
Maryland
Robert Lindblom
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Minneapolis
Federal Building
R. B. Hostetler
Rome
Bud Harris
Harris
Dave Irwin
Shell Lake
Shaw Lumber Company
Eau Claire
Butternut Lake
H. F. Corbett
Ane Marais
Chicago Grain and Produce
Northern
Detroit Grain
Detroit
ROYAL
Royal Baking Powder
Kaser
Salishuey
Molteno
Cyphergat
Tugela
Lord Methuen
Buller
Rendsberg
Colesberg
Frere
Baller
Joubert
Ladysmith
Steyn
Cape Town
Free State
Butte
Mont
South Africa
Logan
Youngstown
John A. Logan
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Company H
Fifth
Ohio National Guard
Emily Lloyd
Cherburg
Francis Joseph
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Adiral
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
Chas. H
Wet Casnier
Frank Stewart
Vick Presipent
M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
E. M. McConaughy
Cvvier
Klein's Clothing
P.W. McElwain
Washington Lown
J. R. Burroughs
Cfritorn
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Warhtenton, LA
W. E. Anderson, M. D
CY Hice
Washington, Towa
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
American School of Osteopathy
First National
Hank
H. Sanford
Selephone No
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
avuRr
W. KR. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
J.T. Anderson
Washington County
Eral Banking Busines
Ings Bank
Jos. Knox
A. Wrirm
H. Keown
V. P
M. Krox
Marsh W. Bailey
Quebice
C.J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Owa
W. H. Butterfield
Crall
Washington, Lown
Jos. Pollard,jr
Washington, IA
C. S. Lemmon
Aptikian
Mr. Lemmon
L. D. Robinson
Rocky Mountain
Burlington
RK. G. Fox
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
D. H. Keck
Jank Stewart
J. F. Henderson
E. C. Keck
P. O
T. T. Keeley
W. Washington Street
City Feed Store and Feed Yard
Mason
Frank Rogers
R. F. Riley
Smouse
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