Butte Miner Cowles Bets on Horse Races With Turner
E H Cowles, a Montana gold miner famed for his “hunches,” visits Butte with H W Turner of Butte Light & Power. Cowles correctly picked multiple race winners, challenging Turner to bet further. their wager grows as Cowles continues to guess right, with Turner joking about electric bills and paying back losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Cowles
Montana
Butte
H. W. Turner
Butte Light & Power Company
Cowles
Turner
Cowle
Eperks
Parner
Hanily
Ike
Mountain View Concert Aids Sunday School Mission
A large midsummer concert at Mountain View Church featured George W. Stevens and Professor Mebaus' orchestra along with a 40 voice combined chorus of church and mission Sunday School. Recitations by Mette Maud Davis and several youths drew praise. proceeds supported mission work. Committee members J B Pen Rall Exmelen Trewin and Mrs Hodge organized the event with E C Hall receiving notable credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Shareh Oy
George W. Stevens
Professor Mebaus
Mette Maud. Davis
Stevens
Mountain View Church
Mission Sunday School
J. B. Pen Rall
the Sun
Exmelen Trewin
Hodge
E. C. Hall
Concert funds aid church building at Mercury and Garden
Proceeds from a recent concert will start a fund for a new church building. The Amalgamated company will relocate the hall to Mercury and Garden Streets, replacing the current rented space. Regular services will be held every afternoon at the new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milesion
Mercury and
Garden
Delegates Elected for A O H Convention at Great Falls
Ancient Order of Hibernians delegates were elected for the state convention to be held at Great Falls on August 19. Elected delegates include John Ferns county president John J Grogan Bo Hughes John M Browne Charles Connolly Patrick Riordan J Coleman and Nicholes Drummey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orde Ihermans
Great Falls
John Ferns
John J Grogan
Bo Hughes
John M. Browne
Charles Connolly
Patrick Riordan
J.a'coleman
Nicholes Drummey
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Legal Actions
Andrew Gartley visits Mr and Mrs John F Davies of the city while B Lever Co of Omaha pursues a $183 claim against Kentucky Liquor Camp. The Butte & Boston Mining Co sues James Sullivan for possession of ground on Annie and Ida lode with $100 damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gartley
Chicago
John F. Davies
B. Lever & Co
Omaha
Kentucky
Butte
Butte & Boston Mining Company
James Sullivan
Annie
Ida
Mary Murp
Centerville
White Sulphur Springs
Marysville
Columbia Gardens
A. Heine
Mackey
Idaho
Sherif
J.B. Furey
Mra Heine
Valuation Dispute Over Old Silver Smelter Tax
Mariwer Braden of American Smelting pushes to raise the old Silver Smelter assessment by $0.00 above last year, arguing for higher tax value. Board of Equalization limited increases, maintaining last year’s improvements and reducing some properties, with several petitions for reductions pending and a few notable adjustments including Grove’s house and Matteson era records.
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Cial
Greet Felts
Iowa
Apira
Heart
Braden
Helena Ay Sea
Board of Equalization
C. T. Grove
Foo
Herbert Matteson
First National Bank
Le Kramer defeats Major Taylor in five mile championship heat
In Buffalo New York at the national championship bicycle races Frank Le Kramer beat Major Taylor in the final heat of the five mile professional championship. Time 12 06. Owen Kimble won the final heat of the mile handicap professional in 1 38.
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Buffalo
N. Ys
Buffalo Athletic
Frank le Kramer
Major Taylor
Owen Kimble
Lightning kills miner at Hamburg placer claim
John G. Lewin, an aged prospector and miner, was killed by a lightning strike while at work on his placer claim in the Highland mining district near Hamburg. The bolt struck his left arm, tore flesh, and marked his body. his death was deemed instantaneous. The coroner held an inquest and the body was taken to Butte for burial arrangements. Lewin, a lifelong bachelor with no known relatives in the area, had worked in placer and quarry mining across Montana and earlier in Iowa. His death was reported to relatives by telegraph, with burial pending his nephew’s arrival.
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John G. Lewin
Hamburg
Quien
Hlighant
Lawia
Discoverea
Ste
Henry Miles
Butte Water Company
Hutte
Jonnon Ana”Hin
Saimiel Shier
Vna Watertaker
Wick
Johnaon
Ciry
L Ody
Butte
Chefertaker Richards
Lewin
Gottfeld
Srelock
Karta
Hie Abn
Levis
Highland Mining District
Montana
Highland District
Phew
JD Roberts
Lin Springs
Iowa
Comeurelal
Shutte
Lewis
Ariver Lewis
Woodmen picnic at Mountain View park Anaconda
Modern Woodmen of Butte plan a park excursion to Mountain View in Anaconda with five or six branches attending. A baseball game pits Silver Bow camp nine against a team of Anaconda members. An excursion train will run from the city to the park tomorrow morning and return in the evening. The park’s management promises a well arranged day with good facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen
Butte
Mountain View Park
Anaconda
Order
Silver Bow Camp
Mathers found guilty of animal cruelty at Homestake
Ernest Mathers was convicted in Justice Taylor's court of cruelty to animals for shooting two horses belonging to William Ould on his ranch near Homestake along Sandy Tail creek. One horse died and the other was crippled, with Ould seeking damages while Mathers faces six months in county jail. The suits were filed yesterday in Justice Olson's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Mathers
Bowling and betting clashes at Thornton alleys
A chaotic match at Thornton involved track officials bookmakers and a supposed reporter Benjamin. Scores ran high as players including Murphys Kitchins and McCartys group vied for a 65 dollar purse with odd booby prizes and champagne. Benjamin claimed scorekeeper role while others disputed totals amid a colorful night of mischief and wagers.
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Thornton
Oyman
Gandicapa
Benjamin
Murphy
Kitchins
Robert E. Taylor
Jockey Club
Carry
Miller
Gruwell
Eit Hansen
Butte
Honolulu
Murray
Kitching
Libya Wood
Tureadie Sachs
Eddie
Snyder
Jor McCarty
Ding
McKinley
Fin
Ail McKinless
Chinn
Taylor
Carey
Fi !Chine 3Hiphs
Raver Miller Rowel
Benjamin Metarty Maran
Premature Shot Blamed For Bowen Mine Disaster
Aug 8 Trinidad reports a collapse at Bowen mine after a premature shot. Rescue halted at 1 am due to fire damp. Four bodies recovered. at least 12 men were inside. Listed dead include Michael Cassidy and James Hunter among others. Gas and smoke filled the mine. powder house blast caused extensive damage. Town of Howen shaken. efforts to vent gas and resume exploration continued.
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Trinidad
Cole
Bowen
Michael Cassidy
James Hunter
Frank Groats
Joe Sanchez
Mminer
W.helliott
Howen
Mike Cassidy
Railroads Set Fair Exhibition Rates Across Montana
Great Falls Aug The county fair committee received a schedule of exhibition rates from Union Pacific Oregon Short Line Butte Anaconda Pacific Northern Pacific Great Northern and Montana Central on Montana points and Great Northern from Aliot. Fruit grain and vegetables billed at owner rates. shipments on exhibition return free with secretary certificate. Livestock machinery and other exhibition items at regular tariffs and return free at owner risk with proper evidence. Race horses not eligible for reduced rates. Harness and horse gear charged tariff rates. all property must be returned within 10 days after close of fair. Officials urge farmers to select top stock to compete with out-of-state exhibitors.
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Great Falls
Union Pacific
Oregon
Butte
Anaconda
Pacific Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Montana Central
Montana
Alinot
Set of officers elected at Retail Grocers Association meeting
At a regular meeting of the Retail Grocers Association of Great Falls last evening officers were elected: President Henry P. W., president J. H. Coplin, secretary Edgar G. Sater, treasurer B. A. Smock, and directors G. W. Ivan, John Jardine, G. W. Merrill, J. P. Regan, and J. J. MacDonald. The local group has sent per capita tax to Minneapolis and joined the National Association of Retail Grocers. It includes most local grocers and meets at the Phelps dock with the secretary’s office there. The body and the Merchants’ Exchange differ in aims, the latter focusing on mercantile licensing and consumer credit ratings, while the former emphasizes social aims and reducing unfair trading practices.
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Standard Falls
Great Palla
Henry P.W
J. H. Coplin
Edgar G. Sater
B.A. Smock
G. W. Ivan
John Jardine
G. W. Merrill
J. P. Regan
J. J. MacDonald
Minneapolis
National Association of Retail Grocers
Phelps Dock
Merchants' Exchange
Elks Convention Delegates From Baltimore Depart
A large group of Baltimoreans, about 60 men and more, left today to attend the national convention of the Grand Lodge of Elks in Salt Lake City, which begins on August 12. The delegates will push a campaign to secure Baltimore's national role in the lodge.
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Hartimore
Aug. S
Grand Lodge of Elks
Salt Lake City
Thisty
Baltimore
Goulds rail link to Pacific eyed in circular note
A New York bankers circular promotes the Gould system of railroads and links Great Central plans from Coos Bay to Salt Lake City with Portland. It notes foreign investor circulation and hints Goulds backing for the Coos Bay project amid broader Pacific connectivity. Troops at Fort Harrison dispatch reports infantry arrival and post relief, with officers named and more companies expected soon.
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Portland
Oregon~ Nan
J McLean & Co
Broad Street
New York City
Goulds
Great Central Railroad
Coos Bay
Salt Lake City
Great Central
Comm Bay
Best Post Financial
Ther Associates
Severe storm and hail disrupt Great Falls travel
A severe storm hit Great Falls this afternoon around 5:30, bringing dust in clouds and driving pedestrians from the streets. Train No. 22 was overtaken near the city as hailstones broke two windows and affected rail service.
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Great Faila
Aug
Great Falls
Trai No. 22
Tin Plate Company Mills and Plants Capabilities
Tim Plate Mills ran 274 mills and 15 plants of the American Tin Plate Company, with a capacity of 179 mills, detailing the firm’s extensive production network and capacity figures.
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Tim Plate Mills
American Tin Plate Company
Suspensions Tied to Refusal of Wage Reduction
The text notes suspensions after plate workers refused wage cuts intended to allow export business to continue, aiming to retain 1,500,000 boxes. It highlights industrial action linked to price and production pressures.
Strike orders sweep across the nation as iron workers strike
In Philadelphia a mass meeting orders nationwide action against alleged wage and wage enforcement issues. General President Frank Buchan Chicas plans to visit multiple cities including Albany Buffalo Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago St Louis and Denver to personally urge solidarity as about 30000 workers face job actions.
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Philadelphia
Tuduta Iron Worker
Ab Incrage
Coroushaut Ne
Timaracr
Frank Buchan Chicas
Etn
Hag Ihe
Albany
Bute
Alo
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Chicago
Louis
Denve
Tracy’s Body to Salem in Convict’s Case
Report from Missoula Aug describing Tracy’s body sent to Salem by bagage train guarded by three of five men who killed him before he took his life. The body will reach Salem the next morning as guards take the famous 0-0 rifle to Governor Geer of Oregon. The text also mentions a Milan priest opposing American presence and Moros in the Lake Missoula area with limited detail. funeral arrangements are noted for Sunday.
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Neclana
Harry
Tracy
Anna
Putitan
Milan
Ingure Pe Moros
San Dulutan
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MAN
Mountain View
Churen
Butte Briefs
Mariwer Braden
The
American Smelting and Refining Company
Kramer
Playea
Beattie Lam
P. i
Fas
Coma Apokane Wi
Sonme
Brookist
Gae Cheng
Boston
Na O Philadel
New York
Washington
Baltimore & A
Helena
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
St. Louie
Balttimore
Detroit
Jon G. Lewis
O18
Prospector
James Herriman
Burlington
Shaefer
Soci
Lakeview Roadhouse
Atkinson
M. R. K. All
I Preven
Mountain View Methodist Church
R Mt. Craven
Cock Wat
Mensa Ore
Jade Murphy
Butte Light
Power Way
Montana Power Company
Butte White
United States Assayer
Ger
East Helena
Alcan Smelter & Refining Company
Northwest
Barker
Neihart
Kootenai
Canada
London
Northern Pacific
Coeur d'Alene
L, P, Jensen
Miner
H, Crech
Driver
J. Kennelly
Oscar Berg
Joe Gordon
Arthur Myers
Tilden Winfield
Henry P. Webster
Vatican Gardens
Tripp
Hennessy’s
Wixen
Ogan
Veal
la California
Se Green Hothouse
Valencia
Pacific
Sai Y
Fort Harrison
the Standard
Mth
United States Infantry
Colored
John
Chambers McKibbin
Teave San Francisco
John Dent
Charles F. Lincoln
James Taylor
D. F. Fravel
GB. Packer
Col
Daniel Cornman
Bolton
Torry
John’ A. Moss
Keene
Cridge Company
Ames
Salem
Fouriat Party
Missoula
Fami
Sumaay
al Huston
Morrey
Uralision
Sundas
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