Washingtons capital and the belief in its beauty
A historical column contrasts past Washington critiques with present efforts to beautify the national capital. It praises the Smithsonian and the completed monument while noting the era’s optimistic view of progress and a forthcoming subscription dance event hosted by the ladies' entertainment committee at Brennen's Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Scientifc Institute
Tg Now
Smithsonian Institution
Ihe
Ladies’ Entertainment Committee
Brennen
Suing for Ducks Pigs and Chickens
Mrs. Lillian Robitaille sues in district court against Joseph Boulet and Mose Robitaille to recover livestock from the Robitaille ranch valuing at 1000 with 900 sought for unlawful detention. Also noted are related suits including note actions, mortgage foreclosures, and a personal injury claim against Milwaukee Railroad Co. and a foreman. Appraisers value at 7000 for a half interest in the Bisland lode claim amid will contest value disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Robitaille
Joseph Boulet
Joseph Boulet Jr
Mose Robitaille
Robitaille
T. J. Bennetts & Co
David Rundle
McFarland
Butte
Core Plane Manufacturing Company
James
James Music House
Milwaukee Railroad Company
William Woods
Peloff
Stetson
Idaho
Butt
Frank
Butter Boulder Mining and Lumber Company
McClernan
H. L. Frank
Edward Westlake
Bismarck Lode
No Blame Attached for Death of Richard Kelly
A coroner's jury ruled no blame for Richard Kelly of 24 South Main Street in his death ten days after a tire explosion at 101 East Broadway. The physician cited a fractured right leg but said pneumonia caused death. witness Frank Knuckey, owner of the tire machine, said Kelly helped change and fire the tire when it exploded, throwing him to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So Kapinng
Richard Kelly
South Main Street
East Broadway
Frank Knuckey
Kelly
St Louis Manufacturer Finds Butte Lively on Visit
Phillips president of the Sandy Stove company of St. Louis toured Butte with business friends spending two days in the city. He expressed surprise at the activity on Butte’s business streets and said industrial conditions rival those in much larger cities. He also visited several mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Sandy Stove Company
St. Louis
Coast Points
Butte
First Annual Meeting of Scandinavians Held
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls Aug 13 the annual grand lodge meeting of the Scandinavian branch of America elected officers and chose City as the next meeting place Christ Nelson of Great Falls was named president John G Noren free president Carl E City vice president Os Helena secretary treasurer J F Nelson Butte chaplain Ernest Fredell Anaconda inside guard O Simonsen Butte outside guard After the meeting Knights of Pythias awaited the visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Arg
America
Ows
Christ. Nelson
Great Fall
John G. Noren
Carl E City
Os Helena
Toe Erickson
Butte
J. F. Nelson
Ernest Fredell
Simonsen
Ing
Knights of Pythias Waling
Winnipeg Chosen For Next Pythian Convention
Denver dispatch reports Winnipeg Canada chosen as meeting place for the supreme lodge Knights of Pythias in 1914. The convention nears end as notices go to the supreme lodge announcing Manitoba’s J G McArthur as unanimous candidate for supreme vice chancellor at the 1914 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Winnipeg
Canada
Supreme Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Convention
3Preme
Erand
Alberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
Maritime Provinces
Ontario
Quebec
J. G. McArthur
Hundred Dollars Reward and Miscellaneous Notices
Mayer offers 100 dollars in gold to anyone proving he places the best mainspring made. Also notes about a trip to Simon City Idaho for Shenon ranch investments and a contact in Butte Montana. Miners Savings Bank in Butte promotes postal savings funds and safety deposit boxes. Funeral of Alexander Gray of Sheridan lodge set for Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. at Masonic temple, per W. M. W. F. Noyes, secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Mayers
West Park
Tms
Saimon City
Idaho
Miners Savings Bank
Teast Coy Butte
Montana
U.S
Butte Lodge
A. F. Ana
Alexander Gray
Sheridan Lodge
Masonic Temple
W. M
W. F. Noyes
Insane Soldier Sent to Warm Springs Asylum
Maj J J Jeans Philippine war veteran long a street figure in Butte was committed to Warm Springs asylum after examination by Drs Anderson and Schwartz. Once a Montana guard captain and later chief of ordnance, he wandered with delusions and resistance, carrying his old certificate of appointment and claiming new authority. He was restrained by two deputies during transport to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Jeans
Butte
Warm Springs
Major Jeans
Newfoundland
Hie
Brooklyn
Jeans
Ormerly
Maptana National Guard
Dance at Gardens on Thursday Night
The Young Women's Association held its annual dance at Columbia Gardens Thursday night seen as a major social event of the season. Patronesses include most of Butte's social leaders with an augmented orchestra and a dance program of 18 numbers planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Association
Columbia Gardens
Butte
Alimony Case Sees Certificates Of Deposit At Stake
In a hearing before Judge Donlan, Maggie Fadden testified that bank certificates of deposit totaling 3200 were taken by her husband Thomas Fadden. He claimed the 820,200 represented his 22 years savings as a miner. The court ordered the CDs turned over to the clerk and ordered Fadden to pay 30 a month for support plus 100 to his wife’s attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Fadden
Maggie Fad Fio
Donian
Fadden
John Doe McGovern
Paden
Mira
Faden
Madden
Donlan
H. Maury
N. A. Rotering
Padden
Alexander Mackel
Harvest on in Dakotas farmers seeking hands
Farmers in the Dakotas seek thousands of harvest hands as corn and grain ripen. The Immigration Department of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line reports local offices have been advised that several thousand men are needed. Wages range from 1 to 3 dollars daily across South Dakota and northern Minnesota areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakotas
Immigration Department
Chicago, Milwaukee & St Paul Road
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
State board seals railroad trackage assessment changes
Helena Aug. 12 The state board of equalization fixed this year’s railroad trackage valuation with minor changes from last year. Great Northern and Northern Pacific main lines set at 19 and 25 per mile, double tracks at 23925, Millwaukee main tracks at 14007 per mile. Adjustments include increases for the Puget Sound Lewistown to Hilger line to 5000, Great Northern Billings branch to 18000, Frannie Branch to 7000, Shelby to Remington to 30900, Northern Pacific Camp Creek River branch to 10000, St Regis cutoff to 10000, Wickes branch dropped after being torn up. The board scheduled protests on the fixed valuations. Attendees included Gov. Edwin L Norris and state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
State Board of Equalization
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Lewistown
Hilger
Puget Sound
Northern
Billings
Frannie
Marlon Boud
Shelby ‘O Remington
Camp Creek
River Branch
St. Regis
Wickes
Edwin le Norris
B. E. Easelstyn
C. McMecoy
A. J. Gaten
T. M. Swindlehurst
Ocean of waving grain per Broadview report
From Billings Aug 13 a district report states Broadview area crops are in prime condition with winter wheat as the staple. Vast acres are harvested and growing varieties include oats millet corn potatoes and other vegetables. Oats yield about 50 bushels per acre and corn stands well with tall stalks and long ears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Broadview
J. Armstrong
Gallatin County Tax Levy Figures Announced
Bozeman August 18 County Clerk E H Schumacher releases Gallatin county tax levies for state, county, city and school districts. State tax 2 mills, county 1 mill plus a 2 mill road tax not levied in cities. Bozeman city 15 mills, Belgrade 14 mills, Manhattan 1 mill, Three Forks 10 mills. A special school tax varies from 1 to 19 mills in most districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
E. H. Schumacher
Gallatin County
Belgrade
Manhattan
Three Forks
Girl Remains Free and In Good Home
Rosie Kenney an 11 year old girl appeared before Judge Donlan on an incorrigibility charge by her guardian Mrs Cora Martin The doctor and Mrs A E Anderson who employ her testified she was a good girl and wished to stay in her present home Judge Donlan found her not guilty and allowed her to remain in the home where she works and earns her living
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie Kenney
Donlan
Cora Martin
A. E. Anderson
West Side
Kirk
Derpeeee Eeet Falls
Jennie Brennen
George N. Brawner
Federal Court Session in Helena Concludes Acquittal Aid
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports the federal court term closed with the acquittal of Thomas Guardipe on charges related to buying and receiving stolen beer on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation. Two related cases against Frank Gabriel, Joe Kipp, and William Kipp were dismissed for insufficent evidence. The term ends. Monday begins a new session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Thomas Guardipe
Blackfeet
E. A. Cameron
Frank Gabrial
Joe Kipp
Willian Kipp
Blackfest
Ford
Nord composer dead at age seven in Paris Ang
Paris Ang July report says renowned composer Frederic Alassenet died at his home aged seven after long cancer battle. Noted works include Lacid Manon and Thais and Don Cesar de Bazan. Also mentions operas Le Rot de La hore and De Lanavaris and various oratorios.
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Paris
Ang
Erederic Alassenet
M._staseners
Lacid
Manon
Thais
Don Caesar de Bazan
Lahore
Alac
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East Park
Main Street
Lutey
Walter Baker's
Empress Theater
Gertrude Des Roches
Calkins
B. E. Calkins Art Department
Main
Broadway
DR. Lamb
Ars
Cc. C. Muska
South
T. Phone Ind
Atte Country Club
Westlake
Salmon
Majon Jeans
Watot Springs
Winchester Rifles
Ham We
Ne Davis’ Sorin
Gamer's
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BOARD
Gallatin
Trie
Huntley's
Palmer's
Baskee
Tee
Allen & Darnell
Fast Park Street
NORD
Brawner
South Main
Shrove
F. A. Ironside
North Main St
State Savings Bank
Butte, Mont
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Silver E Bow National Bank
United States
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Key
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E Eaton
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Marles J. Kelly
Ni Sankine
First National Bank OF
Andrew J. Davis
Dutton
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Casnien
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