Death of Bryn Mawr language professor drowned in Switzerland
Dr L Menger, professor of languages at Bryn Mawr College and son-in-law of Dr J J Buckley, drowned while swimming in Lake Maggiore, Switzerland. Remains to be interred there. Announcement via cable from London confirms the fatality. Buckley, in Seattle, is informed. ElizAbeth Buckley was married to Menger in 1890.
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Gram
Switzerland
Dr. Menger
Buckley
Associated Press
London
Menger
Bryn Mawr College
Pennsylvania
Missoula
Pile of railroad ties crushes young Missoula worker
Ferris Tracy about 20, employed with a steam wood sawing machine at Patrick Hale’s north Missoula residence, was crushed by a towering pile of railroad ties that toppled onto him. He suffered a hemorrhage and possible internal injuries and was carried home for treatment after losing consciousness for two hours.
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Missoula
Aug
Ferris Tracy
Patrick Hale
Hale
Tracy
South Second Street
McCullough
G. H. Tracy
Prisoner Ray Griffith Held in Missoula as Jail Kept Quiet
Rail workers and townspeople faced strong feelings over the charge of criminal assault against 7 year old daughter of Conductor W H Cook. Sheriff Thompson orders caution and locks the jail office door while deputies patrol with Winchesters. no mob danger seen though rumors persist of a possible 2 AM attack.
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Griffith
Thompson
Good Time on Another's Money in Missoula
Missoula reports several boys along Grant Creek spent a stolen $20 bill and are being sought by police. Some money has been recovered. Amelia Andrews visiting from Bozeman lost her pocketbook at the house she stayed, and the purse theft is tied to a camper at the same site.
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Missoula
Grant Creek
Amelia Andrews
Bozeman
Coro
Pierpont Morgan
Rockefeller
Freight Hits Handcar Kills Northern Pacific Foreman
Philip Chabot of Paradise, Northern Pacific section foreman, was fatally injured when an extra freight struck his handcar near Olive station east of Paradise. He suffered severe injuries to the right shoulder and lungs. transported to the Northern Pacific hospital, where doctors said there was little hope of recovery.
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Missoula
Philip Chabot
Northern Pacific
Paradise
Konjoski
Finlen
Chabot
Northern Pacific Hospital
Water Irrigation Hours Change by Missoula Water Co
Notice to water consumers sets irrigation hours after July 27 1903 for areas north of Main Street 5 am to 1 pm and on Main Street southward 1 pm to 9 pm. No water may run on streets. violations risk shut off without notice by Missoula Water Co.
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Western Montana
The
Standard
West Main Street
Missoula
Main Street
Great Collection of Irish Melodies by Chief O Neill
Chicago reports Chief Francis O Neill has produced a vast Irish music collection with 1850 pieces. It includes airs songs jigs reels marches and more drawn from family manuscripts and memories of his mother. Experts say it offers many new strains for musicians.
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Chicago
Francis O'Neill
Ocardons
Egan Defeats Egan In 37-Hole West Championship
Cleveland Aug 8 Walter Egan of Exmoor defeats 1903 golf champion H Chandler Egan in the western championship after 37 holes by a narrow one up margin.
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Cleveland
Walter Egan
Exmoor
H. Chandler Egan
Two Meet at Plains Depot in Card Table Fight
Two gamblers Harvey Adams and J R Gregg renewed a card table quarrel on the Plains depot platform at 7 pm. Adams shot in head hip and leg, Gregg hit in ankle. Both taken to Dr Secaribo. Adams alive at midnight. Sheriff seeking arrests. Ball lodged in wall and in a car. neither man known in Missoula.
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Missoula
Plains
Standard
Harvey Adams
J. R. Gregg
Adams
Gregg
They Are Free Men For A Little While
Eugene Grimes Arthur Smith and Walford Woods three of the four men charged with stealing sheep near Columbus had the case dismissed by a justice of the peace. Minutes later they were rearrested on grand larceny complaints and held for a preliminary hearing August 26. Smith who was wounded by a deputy sheriff may lose his foot.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Eugene Grimes
Arthur Smith
Walford Woods
Columbus
District Court
Smith
Holt
London Paris and American Bank Files Suit in San Francisco
The London Paris and American Bank Limited filed in United States circuit court a bill of complaint against Eppinger Co Henry Wadsworth trustee in bankruptcy and others seeking foreclosure of securities totaling 357 164 to secure debt of Eppinger Co. The security includes California land parcels and stock in several corporations plus a request for a receiver.
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San Francisco
London, Paris and American Bank
Lmited
United States
Eppinger & Co
Henry Wadsworth
California
Montana items reflect marriages and local news across towns
A wide list from Billings to Forsyth and Helena records marriages K B Camp land sale E J Healy ranch Laurel Elmer Summers death autopsy in Billings and multiple notices including a Forsyth rain benefit dance Miles City library gala and public works bids waterworks Chinook Libby developments and local governance plus farm and business news across communities.
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Billings
K. B. Camp
E. J. Healy
Laurel
Elmer G. Summers
Rumored Russian Tibet Treaty Sparks Tibetan Tension
A Cologne Gazette dispatch from St Petersburg cites Chinese reports of upheaval in Thibet over a secret treaty between Russia and the Dala Lama. The Chinese minister plenipotentiary in Thibet has been recalled.
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Berlin
Call Boy Explains Dynamiters In A Curbside Talk
The Call Boy speaks on dynamiters and motives. He divides dynamiters into types from clever saboteurs to overt public agitators, warning about trusting those who carry hidden fuses and those who lash out publicly for envy or power. He warns against provoking them and notes the proliferation beyond railroads.
Missoula Notes Reflect Local Notices And Movements
Daniel Arms and wife return from Yellowstone park. Lee of Hamilton passes through Missoula en route to Butte. Nels Norgen jailed 19 days for stealing a ride on a Northern Pacific train. L N Simons sues Lina Ray for 34.15 painting and papering bill. Mrs. Robert Raymer of Big Flat ill with appendicitis. Mrs. George B. McLeod returns from Portland after visit with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Darbee and Miss Darbee depart for Hays camp above Stevensville. Mrs. G W Morris improving after illness. Miss Knowles and friends arrive home from Yellowstone trip. Rev A F Gessner visits to promote Shattuck school. local youths may attend Minnesota school next year. Mineral patents issued to Jerome Spencer and Fred M. Steele for mining claims. Dr Parsons and companions visit Selish for fishing. W P Fisher moves from tent to house as quarantine ends and daughter recovers from scarlet fever.
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Daniel Arms
Yellowstone Park
BF. Lee
Hamilton
Missoula
Butte
Nels Norgen
Northern Pacific
L. N. Simons
Lina Ray
Robert Raymer
Big Flat
Arey Hospital
George B. McLeod
Portland
Brigex
H. McLeod
F. L. Darbee
Fermie Darbee
Emerson
Hays Camp
Stevensville
G. W. Morris
New Chicago
A. Arey
Woodford Street
Knowles
Carline, Cronkrite Jeanette
Harriette Rankin
A. F. Gessner
Shattuck Military School
Faribault
Minn
Minnesota
Jerome Spencer
Harney Creek
Granite County
Fred M. Steele
Thompson River
Dr. Parsons
H. H. Parsons
Houston Parsons
Devere Jackson
Marshall
Selish
W. P. Fisher
Big Electric Storm Rips Miles City
A violent electric storm swept Miles City last night with strong winds heavy rain and some hail. Lightning struck power lines triggering the plant alarm but no damage to the light or telephone stations was reported. A large cottonwood near the railroad was split, bark peeled, and scattered about 100 yards. No other damage noted.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Aug
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C. H. McLeod
John M. Keith
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New England, Watch Co
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New York
Lydia
Pinkham’s Vegetable
Big Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner
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Teole Ave
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