Resign or Not Resign Over Estate Dispute
Attorneys clash over fee and control of the S. E. Harbour and Hibour estate. D. J. Giard may resign as executor. Mrs. Hibour seeks administratrix role as substitution is debated. Judge McClernan allows a chanellor's entry while fee talks continue. estate valued at hundreds of thousands with a large distribution already made.
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D. J. Giard
S. E. Harbour
Hibour
Giard
M. le Blanc
O'Donnell
le Blanc
Harbour
Donnell
McClernan
Judgce McClernan
Coronation Expense Clause Quoted in Historical Text
A fragment states a provision limiting reimbursement for travel to coronations of hereditary rulers, princes, or potentates. The wording points to a policy restricting costs incurred by attendees traveling to or from such ceremonies. This snippet reflects fiscal rules tied to royal pageantry in a past era.
Victims of Whitecappers Near Nashville Ind
In Nashville Indiana on April 23, twenty masked men attacked Finley Stretchberry's home six miles west of town. Stretchberry and his wife were beaten and bound. Stretchberry was whipped and left tied to a fence post. Both Stretchberry and William Caldwell, who was attacked nearby within 48 hours, are near death while Mrs Stretchberry lies in a traumatized state.
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Nashville
Ind
Finley Stretchberry
Here
William Caldwell
Stretchberry
Caldwell
Stretch
Great Northern Sale For Minneapolis Round Trip
The Great Northern Railway company offers round trip tickets to Minneapolis for 34.50 good July 4 5 and 6 with return usable until September 1. Stopovers allowed on the return. For details call Great Northern office 41 North Main Street Butte J. K. Dawson G A.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Minneapolis
Great Northern
North Main Street
Butte
J. KE. Dawson
G. A
Senators Press Cuban Reciprocity Bill in Senate Feud
Washington April 23. Republican senators debated the Cuban reciprocity bill with efforts to block a Teller resolution and form a coalition against Democrats. Spooner argued the house bill cannot finalize without a treaty and suggested striking after the enacting clause to tie Cuban admission to a 20 percent tariff differential, aiming to avoid further changes.
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Washington
Platt
Connecticut
Cuba
Senate
Spooner
House
United States
Tales of Cruel Torture in Philippines Reported by Lynn Men
William Labell and Albert W Bertrand claim in a letter to Senator Lodge that U S forces used the water cure on natives at Anilao and near Estancia in 1900. They also recount the disappearance and death of Father Augustin at Rolo after being subjected to torture for insurgent gold. They describe village burning at Dungas and the dragging of a native mother and newborn from a hut.
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Lynn
Mass
William Labell
Albert W
Bertrand
Senator Lodge
Philippines
Panay
Labell
Anilao
United States
Estancia
Father Augustin
Rolo
Father Augustine
Company D
United States Artillery
Bano
Dungas
President names successors to vacancy on Egypt tribunal
Washington reports the president appoints Judge Batchel lor from the court of first instance to the court of appeals to replace Judge Kelly who has resigned. Judge Van Horne of Utah is assigned to the lower court to fill the vacancy.
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Washington
International Tribunal
Egypt
Batchellor
Court of First Instance
Court of Appeals
Kelly
van Horne
Utah
Wind storm damages Albia businesses and property
A wind storm in Albia caused damage to 10 business houses with partial roof loss and broken plate grass fronts. Telegraph wires were knocked down and fences and outbuildings were demolished. The storm occurred the night of April 22 into April 23 in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Albia
Fight Cancelled After Poor Patronage in Helena
Special Dispatch reports that the planned boxing bout at the Helena opera house between Silent Rowan of Anaconda and Kid Oglesby of Helena was called off due to lack of patronage.
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Helena
Silent
Rowan
Anaconda
Kid
Sharkey and Ruhlin Set for London Bout in June
New York April 23 Tom Sharkey and Gus Ruhlin agreed to box 15 rounds for a decision at the National Sporting Club of London the week of June 23. Purse is 5000 dollars with the winner receiving 75 percent. They will meet at catch weights under Marquis of Queensberry rules.
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New York
Tom Sharkey
Gus Ruhlin
National Sporting Club of London
Marquis of Queensberry
Judge rules courts lack power to issue naturalization papers
Judge Wing of the United States court ruled that neither probate nor insolvent courts in Cleveland have authority to grant naturalization papers. The decision affects thousands of foreigners who had secured naturalization through those courts in the city.
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Cleveland
Ohie
United States Court
1500-Pound Steers Fetch Record $7.25 in St Joseph Market
St Joseph cattle buyers paid a record $7.25 for 1500-pound steers here today. The sale marked the highest price ever paid in St Joseph for cattle, topping the former high of $7.10.
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St. Joseph
Harrisburg sets state convention date for nominations
Harrisburg April 22 The Democratic state committee met this afternoon and voted to hold the state convention for nominating candidates for governor lieutenant governor and secretary of internal affairs at Frien June 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
Frie
Sun Match plant fire at Schuylkill Falls causes $100000 loss
Fire destroyed the Sun Match company plant at the falls of the Schuylkill today. The total loss is estimated at $100000 and the property was insured.
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Philadelphia
Sun Match Company
Falls of Schuylkill
Jeffries Fitzsimmons Pugilistic Title Bout Purse Announced
London announces a £2500 purse for a scheduled June boxing match between Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons at the National Sporting Club in London. The bout aims to crown a champion for the era.
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London
National Sporting Club
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Texas Senator Bailey Seeks Army Bill Amendment
Senator Bailey of Texas introduces an amendment to the army bill restricting use of funds for the present year. The motion aims to constrain spending under both the current act and the army appropriation act. The measure underscores fiscal control during wartime legislation.
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Washington
Senator Bailey
Texas
Representative McDermott Proposes Broad Import Duty Cut
Washington April 23 Representative McDermott of New Jersey introduced a bill to remove the duty on all meats and poultry imported from foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Representative McDermott
New Jersey
Venezuelan Forces Retake Guira in Icuma Province
Caracas reports that government troops have retaken the town of Guira in Icuma state after a clash with rebel forces. No further details on casualties or timing are provided in the dispatch.
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Caracas
Guira
Icuma
Butte Horse Owners Meet Over Eight Hour Demand
In Butte, a secret meeting of horse owners and city teamster employers at the Montana Fuel company office discussed the eight hour day demand for teamsters after May 4. They argued the change would not benefit owners or the horses, and favored remonstrance to the Teamsters union with a plan to let horses stand idle if needed. The group scheduled another gathering to review the union’s Saturday action.
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Montana Fuel Company
Teamsters
Teamsters’ Union
Teamaters
Union
Bed Slat Attack Sparks City Assault Case
Mamie Harris, described as colored, was struck on the head by Charles Wilson, also colored, with a bed slat. He is jailed awaiting a forenoon hearing on assault and battery. Harris says she fed Wilson and did chores. he allegedly refused and attacked after words. Wilson says she threatened him with a knife. The wound was minor, treated by City Physician Sullivan.
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Mamie Harris
Charles Wilson
Sullivan
Wilson
Harris
Fast Galena Street
Insurance ad highlights wages replacement for sickness or injury
An advertisement promotes accident and health insurance promising wage replacement if a man is sick or injured. It directs readers to Ash Street 422 Hennessy building for rates.
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Ash Street
Hennessy Building
Hotel Rebuilt and Furnished, Now Open for Business
The hotel has been completely rebuilt and refurnished throughout and is officially open for guests. It offers updated rooms, modern amenities, and a refreshed lobby, aiming to attract both leisure and business travelers.
Soldiers for Montana to Station 21st Infantry Posts
Helena April 23 The 21st infantry to be returned from the Philippines with 18 to be stationed at Fort Harrison Missoula and Assinniboine four companies at each post regimental HQ and band at Fort Harrison The band has 32 pieces and won martial music prize at the Chicago exposition The two companies of the eighth will move to St Michaels Alaska by late May as the 21st arrives
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Standard
Helena
21St Infantry
Philippines
Forts Harrison
Missoula
Assinniboine
Fort Harrison
Army Board
St. Michaels
Alaska
Charges Against Governor Spark Church Committee Action
In Little Rock on April 22 the Second Baptist Church discipline committee filed charges against Governor Jefferson Davis accusing him of profanity drunkenness and gambling. The congregation ordered a three member committee to seek a direct statement from the governor regarding the allegations.
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Little Rock
Ark
Second Baptist Church
Discipline Committee
Jefferson Davis
Hearing on Hansbrough bill to ban liquor at stations
Senate committee held a hearing on the Hansbrough bill to prohibit intoxicating liquor sales at immigrant stations and at old soldiers homes. After the session, committee members expressed favorable incline toward the measure.
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Washington
Senate Committee
Hansbrough
Water case in Missoula ends with further measurements ahead
The Missoula Water company suit against Co. E. Williams and others concluded today. Two more days are needed to hear the result of measurements set for before May 5 and May 7 to determine the final outcome.
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Standard
Missoula
Missoula Water Company
Co. E. Williams
Long District Court Case Nears End With Testimony
Peter Feddersohn testified most of the day regarding the Williams ditch and his own case as part of a lengthy district court proceeding that has stretched for years.
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Timony
District Court
Peter Feddersohn
Williams Ditch
Will Go to Warm Springs
William Conroy age 70 was examined by an insanity commission and found fit for the asylum. Sheriff Prescott will take him to Warm Springs in the morning. Conroy was well known in the state and has lately been a county charge. He suffers epileptic fits and his mind is demented.
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Standard
Missoula
William Conroy
Webster
Pixeley
Gemini
Prescott
Warm Springs
Conroy
Woodmen of the World ’99 hold April smoker in Missoula
The Woodmen of the World ’99 association hosted a smoker in Missoula with Organizer at Large Krum present delivering two addresses. Prof. Johnson performed songs and instrumental solos and a lunch of sandwiches and coffee was served after the event.
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Standard
Missoula
Woodmen of the World
Krum
Johnson
Property filings show multiple deeds and notices in Missoula area
County records list deeds for Patrick Hole to Joseph Ovettinger in Higgins addition. Theodore Bedard to P J Kline. Frank Mitchell to Louis F. Rielken in Quartz. K R B Shaw to George Sharp. Keiths to Trudeau and Lacasse. Dinsmore Orchard Home lots sold. warranty deed Trudeau/Lacasse to Keith. occupancy declaration by D L Howland. seven year timber entry reserve on Lolo land. Quartz location Homestake claim near Plains by McCully and others.
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Missoula
Patrick Hole
Joseph Ovettinger
Higgins
Theodore Bedard, Sr
Frenchtown
P. J. Kline
Latimer
Frank Mitchell
Louis F. Rielken
Three Forks Placer
Windfall Creek
Shaw
George KF. Sharp
Mc Whirk
George W. Kieth
Edward Trudeau
John Lacasse
Lolo
Fligzabeth Miller
Samuel Dinsmore
Dinsmore
Orchard Home
First Part
D. L. Howland
Lewie Murray
Plains
Fred McCully
Disastrous Domesticity Ends With Hat and Feathers
A Baltimore couple, two years married, drift through boarding houses to a dove cote home. Tensions rise as a misery in the cook and endless chores overwhelm them. The husband proposes a busy fix, trading for a feathered velvet hat amid marital unraveling.
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The
Baltimore Herald
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