Butte Public Building Contract Awarded to Shackleton & Whiteway
The Shackleton and Whiteway firm won the contract to erect the federal building in Butte drawing nationwide congratulation. The firm’s leaders were not in town as gifts and messages flooded their office on the announcement. Local officials criticize the Treasury Department for how bids were handled and suggest alternate bidding influenced the award. The Chicago Construction Company previously viewed as the low bidder faces questions as Washington confirms the decision. Bond requirements range from 20 to 50 percent of the total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton & Whiteway
St South Main Street
Feders
Butte
Shackleon
Livingston
Whites
Billings
Treasery Department
Sharkieton & Whiteway
Nemier
Hutte
Yorkshire
England
United States
Firet
Minnesota
Aine Reaporte
Nfw
A. Sn
Lake
Knackleton
New
Whiteway
A. A. Whiteway
Enatant Boat New
Fim
Shackton & Whitewey
Northwest
Army’ Department
A. Doen
Salter
Teasary Department
Chicago Construction
Washington
Thoroughbred Races Result Summary
In the second race over six furlongs Mada Bell won with The Phoenician placing Oldies third. Tine won seven furlongs purse, Pickles second Laxarre third. Fourth race at imi sixteenth Beana won with Kitty Clyde second Wax Taper third. Fifth race mile and three sixteenths selling Eugenie won with Susan second Higher third. Sixth race seven furlongs selling Stuyve won Ortiz second Clarew Time third, final times not fully readable.
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Mada Bell
Laxarre
Two Lick
Tine
Imi
Beana
Kitty
Clyde
Wax Taper
Eugenie
Susan
Stuyve
Ortiz
Clarew
Forest Fires Rage Near Battle Lake Wyoming
Three large wildfires threaten Battle Lake and Tam Door, Wyoming, burning near the west fork of the Eimpment river. Officials warn hundreds of thousands of dollars in timber may be lost, with origin blamed on shepherds and campers leaving fires unattended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battle Lake
Wyo
Aux
Wyoming
Eimpment
Tam Dbler
Irish grievances force speech on Appropriation line
London figures clash over Ireland policy as T P O'Connor and George Wyndham spar over Sheridan case. O'Connor denounces government for refusing to extradite Sheridan from Lowell while Wyndham declines further discussion but vows action against landlords engaging in boxcarting and related abuses.
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London
Aus
T. P. O'Connor
Mae Honattet
Ireland
Pargent Sheridan
White
Sheridan
Lowell
George Wyndham
Elephant terror grips Wis town as hunt continues
In AusWaUkee Wisconsin in August a four man elephant rampage left seven men dead over the elephant Tosnight. Farmers report uprooted saplings smashed sidewalks and tracks across fields as guards and locals pursue the huge animal believed owned by George W. Hail known as Popcorn Core. A public exhibition by the showman yesterday drew Evansville residents. Parliament adjourned to October 16 in London.
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AusWaUkee
Wis
Aug
Wisconsin
George W. Hail
Popcorn
Evansville
Results from Yesterday at Erie and Local Races
Yesterday at the grand circuit meet in Erie drew a large crowd as multiple races concluded. Tom Keene led the six furlongs with Lucky Locket placing second and Jane Holly third in the opener, while McChesney topped a six and a half furlongs race with Joe Frey second and Hargis third. Bristol won the steeplechase short course, though Lord Parordale was disqualified after cutting the course. Dr. Jack Rain also faced disqualification for fouling in the next event. Gypzene xon led the five furlongs, Linguist second, Myrance third, and Matin Bell triumphed in the mile ahead of doingo and Miracle II. The handicap for all ages yielded a close finish as atorney aide won by a narrow margin. In other notes, Conundrum Civild won the selling race in 1:14 2-5, Maiden Catechise took second with Sweet close behind, Nevermore finished second but was disqualified for weight, and Roxane led the mile with Gun Fire second and Huntress third. The Erie circuit featured faster trots and heats with Re-Elected taking two wins and Dolly Dillon among entrants, as well as several stakes events ending with Avold winning five furlongs in 1:02 and Goudy, Ra Ball, and Ra Ball third in a five-furlong purse. The St. Laws meet near Aug. closed after another strong day with Avold again taking the five furlong purse.
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Chicago
Harlem
Tom Keene
Lucky’ Locket
Jane Holly
McChesney
Joe” Frey
Hargis
Bristol
Dagmar Scond
Scopio
Lord ‘Parordale
Jack Rain
Linguist
Myrance
Matin Bell
Doingo
Miracle IL
Saracoms
Acing Ring Ton
Tie
Yetrmah
Rin Pavone
Nevermore
Roxane
Gunfire
Huntress
Erie
Chain Shot
Monk
In Shot
Dolly’ Dillon
Reted
Malborne
Prince of Orange
Alice Carr
Klondike
Alice Russell
A. J.D
Daily Specials and Prices in Local Store Ad
Our specials list August 9 1902 includes Electric Light Flour Butter Cane Sugar Rex Flour Eggs Green Onions Lettuce Radishes Spinach Turnips Beets Cucumbers Plums Old Crow Bourbon Hermitage Yellowstone whiskey and sale prices. Store hours extend to 10 PM.
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United States
Hermitage Rye
Yellowstone
Foreigners terrorized by cavalry sent to Turkey Run
Shenandoah Pa Aug 8 Brigadier General Gobin ordered a cavalry platoon to the mining settlement of Turkey Run a predominantly foreign village to quell rumored union demonstrations and prevent violence amid tensions with local workers. The incident follows stray pistol fire and a broader strike situation referenced in official dispatches.
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Shenandoah
Gobin
Turkey
Ariel
Ybin
Dolente
Oscars Pacino
Cates Tae
Igiesggisteney Reriers
Coeeiee
Vai
Visio Lens Et Resese
Matthew Pashirtan
Potvie
Mine strike talks held. Mitchell abstains from Michigan conference
Wilkesbarre reports President Mitchell of the Walled Mine Workers will not attend the Michigan conference between coal operators and striking miners. He cites assurance that a settlement satisfactory to both sides will be reached. Mother Jones of West Virginia arrived and conferred with Mitchell. EE Loomis of Delaware, Lickawanna & Western completed a strike region tour and will report to the railway executives in New York. In West Scranton a washery fire destroyed facilities and injured 20 non union workers. origin unknown. equipment loss estimated.
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Wilkesbarre
Aus
Mitchell
Michigan
Mother Jones
West Virginia
EE. Loomis
Delaware, Lickawanna & Western
Tng
New York
Senator Clark Buys Helena Paper in Democratic Morning Run
Senator W A Clavie buys the Helena Independent with a new board to take control tomorrow. Samuel T Hauser says details are limited but the paper will remain a democratic morning paper under Kurtz as business head. Clark plans to return to the state later this summer for final arrangements. The report also notes Amphion’s four month voyage and Panamanian rebel activity observed by British and Chilean ship crews, including a staged maritime scene and a naval funeral for a ship stoker named Payne after a crime of enticement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air
Roosevelt
Knox
Roowr
Congress
Packie Commercial ‘and Company
United States
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
China
Maila
Reitiah Company
Manila
On van Corporation
San Francisco
Tattorney General
Smetts
Atlantic City
Helena
W. A. Clavie
Samuel T. Hauser
Clark
Feld
Thomas C. Kurtz
Amphion
Fequimalt
Panna
St Davide Bay
Argentin
Stoker
Payne
Panama
Santa Fe and Trans Missouri Lines Set New River Rates
An article notes Santa Fe lines adjust livestock rates for Missouri River shipments. Trans Missouri Lines will align its charges beyond the river with Chicago rates, plus 12. The move affects Missouri River trade and local assessments for cattle transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Missouri River
trans-Missouri Lines
Chicago
Post Office Established at Stryker in Platt County
Special Dispatch reports a post office being established at Stryker in Platt County with JW Txdens named postmaster. The notice notes an increase in pension for veteran JW. Txdens of the Mexican War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Washington
Aus
Stryker
Platiead County
F. S. Stryker
New Suit Seeks Inspection of Stock Books in Denver
In Denver Aug new case filed in district court in the interest of John W Gates against Colorado Fuel and Iron Co by Wolcott Vail and Waterman to compel inspection of stock books William N Vail is the complainant and D C Beaman secretary of the company is named defendant The suit mirrors an earlier action by Inger blemished by G R Johnson with custody handled by the secretary instead of the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Aug. S
John W. Gates
Colorado Fuel & Tron Company
Wolcott
Man Assaulted In Guthrie Leads To Fatal Wounds
Guthrie Oklahoma August reports say Fred Risling city editor of the Bailey Herald sustained fatal wounds after a murderous assault. The incident occurred as he faced an aroused assailant in the town. RiSiNg used a revolver in self defense. Midnight wreckage followed destroying six houses in Port aurracy Aux causing about 200000 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Aus
Fred Risling
Bailey Herald
Wham Arti Herald
Rislin
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Butte News
Montana
Lutey
Brothers
Tonkin
East Park St
Missoula County
Heron
W. A. Beebe
Inent
Amber
Wyomine Witt
Ento
Wradham
House of Commons
House of Lords
St. Lew
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet CO
Cor
Park and
Mat Sta
Butte, Mont
John G. Holland
Ate
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Mel Knox
Pacific Commercial
Dany
Honomm
Cone
Ascume
Lange
San Francieso
Honotuta
Guam
Jessie Gibson
Rochester
W. C. Jenkins
Violette & Carroll
J. M. Owen
Twin Bridges
W. Stewart
Virginia
Mitchel
Scranton
Helena Independent
Port Aurracy
Lander Furniture and Carpet Co
E. Broadway
Jardiniere
Pufahl’s
West Park
Rods
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
West Broadway
Big Blackfootated Company
Jolesale and Retail
Arizona and Aluminam Telephone
Bonner, Mont
Butte, Anaconda
Missoula
Ind
Alexander Macaulay
South Main Street
Sjanvard
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