Creamery rate clash prompts ICC action on rail freight
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission refused requests by railroads in the Southeast to alter proposed freight rate increases. The decision cites the recent creamery cases and Judge Speer's Mt. Ally ruling as guiding precedent.
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Washington
Interstate
Oi Merce Commission
Judge Speer
Mt. Ally
Chicago
Ts. Ay
Southeastern Freight Association
Knapp
Commission
Tate
Department of Justice
Dorian Arrested Over Alleged Alaska Bank Fraud
Fred Dorian was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Baldisero on a fraud charge involving $1,000 from Fairbanks Banking Company of Alaska. County Attorney Murs Fay holds evidence. Dorian denies the fraud and awaits a preliminary examination before Justice Rhoades while bonded under $5,000. Seattle authorities have been notified and a transfer is anticipated.
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Fred Dorian
Baldisero
Murs Fay
Fairbanks Banking Company of
Alaska
American Savings Bank of Seattle
Dorian
Butte
Rhoades
Afernoon
Seattle
Dead infant found in old tunnel near Boston smelter
Coroner notified after workers unearthed a newborn baby in a tunnel near the Boston smelter east of Tutte y morning. The body, wrapped in old clothing with a German newspaper, showed no signs of violence. Investigators believe the infant may have died days or hours after birth and was removed to Sherman & Tendons undertaking rooms for examination.
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The
Boston
Tuttey Morning
Bedsale
Stevens
Theody
Sherman & Tends Undertaking
Geman
Man loses bank book at Butte race track
E. H. McKibben of Nez Perce Idaho reports to police the loss or theft of a bank book from his pocket at the Butte race track. It contained checks and drafts totaling about 8 000 to 84 000 dollars. The paper was not endorsed and holds no value, but the owner values the missing items highly. a strong effort is underway to locate them.
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E. H. McKibben
Nez Perce
Idaho
Butte
Tace
Delegates Return From Denver Convention
The Butte delegation to the Western Federation of Miners convention in Denver returned home last night satisfied with the work, though disappointed Montana did not host the 1909 meeting. Edward Long said the federation is on its best basis in eight years after severing ties with the Industrial Workers of the World and noted conservatives led floor actions. The group aimed to move headquarters to Butte, but faced objections about travel and distance from Denver, with headquarters located there.
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Butte
Westrn Federation of Miners
Denver
Ite
Montana
Western Federation of Miners
Edward Long
Delegates Return From Long Journey
Among those who Long were Delegates PW Barry O Leary Don Shea McKennon T J Donovan WP Dos lan Angus McLeod and Jacky Prest returned with Mr.
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Barry O'Leary
Don Shea
McKennon
T. J. Donovan
WP Doslan
Angus McLeod
Jacky Prest
Harriman Starts West In Five Special Cars
Harriman president of the Union Pacific began a westward journey this afternoon aboard a five car special train. The train departed from New York and was reported to be headed toward Pittsburgh and Erie routes, with Mr Gould and Mr Terie among those noted in connection with the trip.
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Harriman
New York
Union Bucing Inet
Ae Faoriman
Rome
George
Martian
Pittsburg
Gould
Terie Lay
Foot Severed in Railway Wheel Accident Near Butte
Frank Bota, 38, of Butte, was injured when his foot was severed after slipping and falling toward an engine near a St. Pauli railway bridge south of Butte. Workers and rescuers acted quickly but the foot was amputated above the ankle at the hospital.
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Frank Bota
Mute Fay's Hospital
St. Pauli
Butte
Felenda
Writers Handwriting Reveals Character and Style Across Authors
The article surveys famous writers from Kipling to Wharton and Rice, noting how their penmanship reflects personality and literary strength. It highlights Allen and Mabie, Rex Beach, and Ellen Glasgow, praising strong hands while criticizing slovenly writing. It mentions Col Henry Watterson and a fountain at Fosselman’s as context for a broader discussion of legible scripts.
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Nan
Rudyard Kipling
Steller
Conan Bost
Jann Fox
James Lane
Allen
cAllen
Mamilon W. Mabie
Jamen
Cael
Hamlin
Garland
Withges Vaughn Moody
Rex Beach
Fess
Fenowe
Tarsoman
Anthony
Hope
Stanley Weyman
Ellen ii
E. Glasgow
Wharton
Freeman
Deland
Alice
Rice
Wines
Henry ‘Watterson
Louisville Courier-Journal
Greeley
Wate Terson
Trade card offers paints wallpaper and color cards
To your nearest railroad express or freight office an order of two dollars or more of paints wallpaper and color cards and samples of paper are sent on request The note aims to convert buyers into regular patrons through favorable pricing.
Abducted Girl Returns Home Ending Grief
A long abduction case ends as six year old Veronica is returned to her parents in Ohio tonight shortly after being taken to Cincinnati by F Blair. Police traced the suspect to Chicago and connected him to a prior case involving Eleanor Fuller in San Francisco. Investigators suspect the kidnapper may be Charles J Hadley, with links to British Columbia, based on descriptions and handwriting.
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Vernier
Cincinnati
F. Blair
Tait
Thes
Ohio City
Chicago
Blair
Cronica
Nee
Catherine Cancing
Tate
Arna ‘Uy Asstay
Veronica
Ariel
Charles JB. Hadley
Eleanor Fuller
San Francisca
Ais
British Columbia
Bozeman Owners Eye Larger Scale At Carolina Mine
Former Senator C W Hoffman and W A Stotesbury of Media Pa toured the Carolina mine in Goodrich gulch near Twin Bridges noting its history of profitable leases and high ore values. John Merrill supervises prospecting at ground rumored to hold paying gold. New York parties with an 18 month option from Meadow Creek holders at 14 000 plan development if option exercised.
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Stannard
C. W. Hoffman
Bozeman
W. A. Stotesbury
Media
Carolina
Goodrich Gulch
John Merrill
Washington Bar
New York
F.C Hickox
Mr. Valentine
American Goldfields Company
Goodrich, Gulch
She ‘Ground
William A. Simon
A. Hawley
Meadow Creek
Twin Bridges Notes Special Dispatch to the Standard
Max Lauterbach becomes the second local woolgrower to sell his clip. Bateman & Co of Philadelphia bids 17.5 cents and, after Dillon buyers fell short, Lauterbach accepts. Clip size near 82,000 pounds. John Renallay reports the Economy Power plant to be ready to generate by mid September. Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul buys old Parrot brick for Three Forks round house. Whitehall talks Three Forks to become a passenger and freight division. Dr J D Tuttle visits the state orphans home then travels to Sheridan and Virginia City.
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Max Lauterbach
Justice Bateman & Co
Philadelphia
Lauterbach
Dillon
Bateman
John Renallay
Blaine Springs
Economy Power Company
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Parrot Stack
Parrot
Three Forks
Whitehall
7. D.tuttle
State Board of Health
State Orphans’ Home
Samuel E Moffat Writer Fatally Stricken in Surf
Samuel E Moffat writer on a weekly editorial page in New Jersey was stricken by apoplexy while bathing in the ocean and died on the shore. He was 48 years old and a nephew of Mark Twat.
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Samuel E. Moffat
Surf
Bright
N. J
Samuel Fan
On 'S Weekly
Fist
Mr. Moffatt
Mark. Twat
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Arrivals and Travel
Havre’s W B Fenguson visits town and J E Anderson arrives from Hell Gate. Miles City’s T J Hamilton and A C Bowen stay in Tutte while L L Walters registers at the Thorn ton. Tozema H J Case travels from Helena to Finlen, Dr E F Maginn returns from a two weeks trip to eastern points. September magazines and daily papers are popular reads.
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W. B. Fenguson
Havre
J. E. Anderson
Hell Gate
T. J. Hamilton
A.C. Bowen
Miles City
Tutte
L. Walters
Thornton
Tozema
H. J. Case
Helena
Finlen
E. F. Maginn
Eastern
Points
Butte and Reno News Roundup From August First Reports
Local dispatches note J G Hichards of Salmon Idaho passing through Butte and others from Basin in town. Depty Sheriff Morgan ferries a prisoner to Deer Lodge for a 14 month burglary sentence. Journ and Henry Sewer jailed for allegedly beating George Brinbon. Brinbon says the attack was unprovoked. Sewer brothers face cruelty charges in court. Hearst travels through Reno toward San Francisco after Chicago trip. Red Cross sends 2000 dollars to aid Mood sufferers via the State Department to Canton China.
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P. O
J. G. Hichards
Idaho
Butte
Charles A. Burton
J. G. Watson
Basin
Morgan
Fergus County
Hutte
Deer Lodge
Journ
Henry Sewer
George Brinbon
Brisbon
Sewer Brothers
South Ohio Street
Washington
The
Red Cross
Genten
Canton
China
Alaskan seal herd facing rapid extinction warns experts
A Washington report quotes Prof Yon Vid Starr Jordan warning the Alaskan seal herd is being rapidly exterminated by pelagic sealers, mainly Canadians. He cites end-of-season gaps, illegal killing, and the impact on pups, urging protection within five years to save both Alaska and Russian stocks and preserve a revenue source.
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Washington
Yon Vid Starr Jordan
Pacific Coast
Beringrea
Paris Tribunal
Giese
Pribitof
SAILS FOR HONDURAS AND LOCAL FUNERALS IN HONOLULU
Honolulu notices list maritime movement with Mile for Honduras and several deaths and funeral plans. Arthur T. Bryan aged 5 is reported, with body to be sent on Salt Lake City for burial. Funeral services for Mrs H M Spencer and Henry Giles, Laura Kingrey, Sarepta Bore, and other locals are scheduled or noted as forthcoming.
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Honolulu
Honduras
Arthur T. Bryan
Daly
Main
Wille
Salt Lake City
H. M. Spencer
East Second Street
Virginia City
Mont
Richards
Sarepta Bore
Maryland Avenue
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Wright
Ch As
Younge
Everybody's Shoe Store
East Park
Remola
Butte Gas Light and Fuel Co
East Broadway
Dr.Hood&Co
Europe
America
Amret Call
Yrite Tor
Issusx
Ven
State Commerce Commission
Chatemann Kna
Boy Baby
Fosselman
E Park
Vara
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Main and Park Sts
Butte, Montana
Emergo
Oto City
Stranater
Mining News’ IN
Madison
Arolina
Riddell Paint and Paper Co
West Park
A H.C. Wong
HU Hest
Butte Briefs
W. Hose
Torrow
Mearst
Reno
Hearst
San’ Francisco
Independence League
Wate
James George Mathews
East Platinum
Sacred Heart Church
Chicago ‘Tribune
William
Maples
Kast
Lance
Sherman
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Co
Watteva de Mont
Nut
Tp. Ih
Tiyan
Sant Blas
Tureiy
Shane
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