Calamity Jane Rebound Brings East Charitable Windfall
Eastern papers revived Calamity Jane saga noting poverty at Gallatin county poorhouse but showing funds flowing from old frontier allies. Bill Cody and many former frontier figures donated, lifting her finances as she remains famed for Wild Bill Hickok era deeds and pursuit of Jack McCall.
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Standard
Jane
Gallatin County
Butte
Calamity
Calamity Jane
Bill Cody
Kansas
Deadwood
Alameda
Cal
Woman Hero Rescues Five From Gas Poisoning
Five people were overcome by gas in a North State street residence in Chicago. Mary Kearney, slightly affected, carried unconscious women and children to safety. A doctor said all would recover though two remained in serious condition, including Nellie Kearney and Anna Murphy.
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Chicago
Tte North State Street
Mary Kearney
Nellie Kearney
Josie Kearney
W. Lawter
Kearney
Anna Murphy
Mra Kearney
Cleveland Carpenters Reject 5 Cent Wage Demand
In Cleveland on April 4 thirty-nine carpenters rejected the union demand for a five cent hourly wage increase. The decision signals a major strike threat for the local building trades and could spark one of the largest industrial actions in the area’s history.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Carpenters’ Union
Building Trades
Dobbs Jackson Bout Declared Draw After Final Round Farce
At Hot Springs Arkansas on April 4 a scheduled two round bout between Bobby Dobbs and Youngs Peter Jackson ended in a draw in the 12th round. Dobbs alleged a foul in the last round and refused to continue while Referee Bat Masterson saw no foul and halted the fight.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Bobby Dobbs
Youngs
Peter Jackson
Bat Masterson
Dobbs
Jackson
Baltimore Syndicate Purchases San Francisco Street Railway
A Baltimore syndicate has reportedly bought the San Francisco and San Mateo Street Railway company for about 1.6 million dollars. The deal details are described as coming from good authority.
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Baltimore
San Francisco
San Mateo Street Railway Company
Carpenters End Marion Strike With New 30 Cent Pay Deal
In Marion Indiana the local carpenters called off their strike today after ratifying a contract setting wages at 30 cents an hour for an eight hour day. About 700 workers are involved in the dispute.
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Marion
Ind
Wisconsin Senate kills anti cigar ette bill in 15 to 12 vote
Madison Wis April 4 The anti cigarette bill died in the senate by a 15 to 12 vote without debate.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Governor’s Exit Seen as Reasoned Move in Butte
In Butte observers suggest the governor’s departure is deliberate with solid reasons. Supporters cite political calculations and policy goals guiding the decision, while critics question timing and potential implications for the administration.
Governor Toole Expected to Skip Third Judge Appointment
Rumor swirls in Butte that Governor Toole will be away on a statewide tour as the 60 day window for appointing Silver Bow county's third judge nears May 7. Lieutenant Governor Higgins may fill the vacancy, with Heinze and Clark factions influencing the choice.
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Butte
Toole
Silver Show County
Silver Bow County
Montana
Higgins
Heinze
Tuoole
Clark
Mint saloon reeopens under Paige Lavell in Butte
The Mint at 112 North Main Street in Butte, a longtime favorite saloon, is now under the ownership of John Paige and Tom Lavell. The new management promises a larger, better stocked venue with draught beer at five cents starting Tuesday morning and a warm welcome for old friends and new patrons.
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Butie
Mint
North Main Street
John Paige
Tom Lavell
Butte
Chicago Markets Highlight May Corn Rally As Phillips Buys Large Lots
In Chicago April 4 trading, May corn rallied after a subdued session as Phillips the bull dealer bought 200,000 bushels and again offered for 250,000, sparking alarm among shorts. Liverpool’s restraint supported prices along with strong oats and cash demand, with May finally closing near 72 1/2 to 72 3/4 cents and oats following corn higher on the day.
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Chicago
Maycorn
Phillips
Liverpool
Shorts
May
Auction of Silk Goods and Apparel in Butte
The sale showcases silks velvets and dress goods plus ladies and children's ready-made items. Furs ribbons laces corsets jewelry and more offered at sacrificed value due to a death. March 11 at 2 and 7 p m daily until sold located 24 East Park street Butte auctioneer J Polsky.
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East Park Street
Butte
J. Polsky
Market Notes on Packard Pork and Grain Prices
The provision market showed weakness in pork while grains and oilseed prices remained mixed. Receipts and bid levels for flour, wheat, corn, oats, rye, barley and flaxseed are listed with ranges for pork, lard, and other items, alongside cattle hogs and sheep prices and daily Chicago totals for April 4.
Omaha and Kansas City Livestock Markets Report Cattle Hogs and Sheep
Omaha and Kansas City markets show receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep. Omaha receipts 2800 cattle and 7740 hogs with mixed price ranges and a strong to steady trend. Kansas City reports 4000 cattle and 12000 hogs with prices from Texas and native stock.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
St. Was
Omaha
Texas
Kansas City
Mining stocks and Western ore districts listed in San Francisco notes
San Francisco figures show spring wools and fall wools names alongside mining interests in Nevada Oregon and California. Mentions Hingham Mining Co Amalgamated Copper Atlantic and Tamarack with other named properties and districts across Humboldt Mendocino and San Joaquin plains.
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San Francisco
Nevada
Oregon
Valley Oregon
San Joaquin Plains
Humboldt
Mendocino
Dhakvatixaas
Hee
Hingham Mining Co
Amalgamated Copper Atlantic
AGO
Mi Moreeds
Sasectnvertansces
Meutta
Bobson
Carumet & Mogs Civps
Trumboldt Ee Sr Eaeker
Peice Ae Marey Ones
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Owsley
Butte, Mont
Lundborg
Edenia
Lilac
Palmer's
Christie & Leys
N. Main St
Batte
Calkins’ Book Store
North Main St
Norecross Qrott Owsley
A. Augendre
Paris
France
D. M Newbro Drug Co
DR. Chung
Herb Sanitarium
W.gelena J
Fair
the Fair Drug & Assay Supply Company
East Park St
Pidil & Sindich
Germico
Fosserman Drug Co
Ear
Morocco
Eton
Suan Prancisco Wowl
Boston Mining
Killarney
John Ramsey
Palomino
Co. Uw
the Tedder
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Dr. Dodd
West Park Street
Lutes Ibros
Dr. Smith
Smith Hair Growing Co
West Park St
New Postoffice
London
Atchison
Canadian Pacific
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Grand Trunk
Anaconda
Steel Corporation
Money
Treasury Statement
Washington
the Treasury
Butte, Montana
Butte Mercantile Co
Grand Opera House
P. Surros
Hutte
Mr. W. BE
Nankeville
Human Hearts
Haverly
Mastodon Minstrels
Hy Jonas
East Granite
Western Tailoring CO
Granite St
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