Butte Fur Store Burglary Stolen Valuables Near $1000
Thieves entered J. M. Froelich's fur shop on Academy Street by the rear window around 9 pm and stole several collarettes capes and cloaks left with the store for customers. Police found a disturbed bed and Froelich's revolver near the window. two men were seen fleeing by a watchman, but no suspects were captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Froelich
Academy Street
Mr. Froelich
New Goldberg
Froelich
Onward Silver Triumphs in Bonner Memorial Stakes
At Brighton Beach the Bonner Memorial 5 000 trot sees Onward Silver win the first, fourth and fifth heats by slim margins. Dolly Bidwell leads early but Onward Silver takes the final two heats. Cornelia Belle and Dolly Dillon split the other heats. Multiple pacing and trotting purses are decided, with Captain Brino and Shadow Chimes also victorious in their classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Trotting Association
Brighton Beach
Bonner Memorial
Dolly Bidwell
Onward Silver
Dolly Dillon
Cornelia Belle
Silver
Brino
Dick Lee
Star Pugh
Darnite
Snitz
Helen
Ph. Flynn
Shadow Chimes
Terrace Queen
Xava
Cabanola
Thornway
St. Patrick
Reckless
Ward Silver
Confessor
Frank Creamer
Dr Rook
Elsie S
May Allen
Lady Geraldine
Metallis
Capram
Hetty G
Riley B
Bonnie
Direct
Evelet
Captain Bracken
Eastern
Henrietta
Alberat D
Elmilerge
Nut Bearer
Leola
Lady Travis
Mr. Hay Returns From Newberry to Washington
Secretary Hay came back to Washington from Newberry New Hampshire and joined Adee at the State Department. Officials say his return adds no new moves on the Colombia Venezuela issue or Pekin negotiations though he is kept informed by wire and mail. China reports satisfactory progress on protocol and the cereal free list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Newberry
N. H
State Department
Adee
Pekin
Venezuela
China
Mr. Hay
Rackhill
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Agencies to Merge
Executive representatives of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific have completed work on the consolidation plan. The agencies are to be merged under the management of the Southern Pacific company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Compan
Merger Prompts Job Losses for Travel and Freight Agents
The merger plan would force thousands of soliciting passenger and freight agents out of work as the companies consolidate. The announcement warns of widespread layoffs affecting personnel and regional offices amid restructuring.
Butte Briefs Fans Across Montana Visitors
Butte greets visitors and locals from multiple Montana towns. W. Ke Chamberlain of Great Falls, M. J. Bielenberg of Deer Lodge, R. de B. Smith from Anaconda, N. P. Christiansen from Twin Bridges, C. L. Dahler of Helena, FP. I. Kinney from Helena, B. B. Boonan of Kalispell, and W. H. Granzau of Great Falls are noted as in town or registered at local hotels. Charles C. Hill of Virginia City is registered at the Thornton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. KE. Chamberlain
Great Falls
M. J. Bielenberg
Deer Lodge
R. de B. Smith
Anaconda
N. P. Christiansen
Twin Bridges
Charles C. Hill
Virginia City
Thornton
W. H. Granzau
FP. I. Kinney
Helena
B. B. Boonan of
Kalispell
the Finlen
Montana
Great Northwest
Feild
Butte
Sunday Standard
George Ado
Mr. Dooley
Jerry Rounder
Artis
Anaconda Standard
Missoula
Epworth League Holds Montana Convention in Livingston
Delegates gathered for the seventh annual Epworth league convention in Livingston with Miss Leah De Groat and Rev. Edward Smith welcoming guests. Dr. Smythe of Denver spoke on Boxer troubles in China, arguing the issue stemmed from foreign hostility rather than anti missionary sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Livingston
Epworth League of Montana
Methodist Church
Garnier
Leah de Groat
League
Edward Smith
First Methodist Church
C. E. Avery
State League
Mark D. Potter
Livingston Christian Endeavor Society
Smythe
Denver
Colo
China
Refuse to Strike Ends in South Chicago Mills
Chicago Aug 14 There will be no strike among South Chicago steel mill workers as they refuse to reconsider Saturday's action. Amalgamated official M F Tighe revoked lodge charters and declared workers outside the union, but workers largely returned to their jobs. He planned to address Joliet and Milwaukee mills tomorrow to push the program. Official Joliet ballot also showed no strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. F. Tighe
Amalgamated
Ociasion
Amalgamated Association
Chicago Mills
Tighe
Amal- Sumated Association
Mr. Tighe
Ofne Amalgamated Association
Bay View
Milwaukee
Joliet
Virginia Democrats in Convention Nominate Montague for Governor
The Virginia Democratic State Convention in Norfolk nominates A. J. Montague serving attorney general for governor by acclamation amid an uproar. Joseph E. Willard is named for lieutenant governor after a disorderly session. Tomorrow will address attorney general, platform, and resolutions.
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Norfolk
A. J. Montague
Virginia
Montague
Barksdale
Carter Glass
Lynchburg
Joseph E. Willard
Committee On
United States
Pennsylvania Democrats Prepare for State Convention Amid Contested Delegations
In Harrisburg, August 14, Pennsylvania Democrats begin their state convention with no major contests for state offices. Judge Harmon of Doylestown appears unopposed for supreme court justice, while William Hasson of Oil City and Andrew J. Palm of Meadville are named as possible state treasurer candidates. Temporary chairman J. Wiley of Williamsport leads as rival Philadelphia delegations vie under Pattison influence in a session likely to censure anti-Quay Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Harmon
Doylestown
Supreme Court
William Hasson
Oil City
Andrew J. Palm
Meadville
Ohio Democracy
Capitol
House of Representatives
J. Wiley
Williamsport
Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Ryan-Donnelly
Numerous engagements reported in Tachira frontier
Mail advices from San Juan Puerto Rico dated August 14 recount clashes in Tachira between Castro forces and revolutionaries since July 29. Castro reports Maduro and four Colombian officers killed and 300 wounded. A second revolutionary army of about 5000 men attacked Las Cumbres but was repulsed. The two main forces had not yet met.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Caur“cas
Tachira
Castro
San Cristobal
Pirineos
Las Fili Pass
la Parada
la Grita
Incontrados
Colon
Las Cumbres
Venezelan
Rosendo Madinja
Madinja
Caracas
Venezuela
US Intervention Hint Cited as Protecting Colombia
Paris Figaro comments on the Colombia Venezuela quarrel noting the United States may intervene to protect both nations and gain influence over pan American interests and the canal. The piece contrasts protection with past actions described as take or annex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Paris
Figaro
United States
Venezuela
Colombia
Pan- America
Canal
Cuba
Philippines
Annex
Strike Partially Settled At United Verde Mine Jerome
An agreement reached between W. A. Clark's United Verde mine manager and some striking workers on an eight hour day. A portion of the crew will return to work tomorrow while most strikers will not accept partial concessions and many are leaving Jerome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix, Ariz
W. A. Clark
United Verde
Jerome
Money on call steady amid varied mercantile rates
In New York on August 14 money on call held at 240 percent while last loan stood around 2 percent. Sterling exchange eased with bankers' bills near 4874 44.47 percent for demand. Government and state bonds remained steady and railroad bonds were firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Sterling Exchange
German Chancellor Expresses Sympathy for Crispi Widow
Count von Buelow, Germanys chancellor, sent a telegram from Naples on August 14 to Signor Crispis widow. He said Germany deeply shares Italys sorrow and will preserve the memory of the eminent statesman and patriot. He noted Crispi's friendship as one of his treasured memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Signor Crispi
Count von Buelow
Germany
Italy
Francesco Crispi
United labor factions urged to unite for peaceful victory
A speaker appeals to trainmen and miners to support the Amalgamated association, urging lawful, peaceful action and potential union with Amalgamated leaders if necessary to defend labor from trusts. He stresses moral and financial backing and warns against unlawful acts while promising a historic peaceful victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalsumuated Association
Amalgamated Association
Wall Street
Be law abiding but determined urging mill workers to vote
The speaker urges lawfulness but firm resolve to win. If workers stay out the mills will fail again, and reopening must be managed to run them properly. President Shaffer pleads for negro admission to the Amalgamated association. The Pennsylvania National Guard encampment is postponed and set for Somerset near Pittsburg, with troops ready to deploy to Pittsburg McKeesport and Newcastle within hours, though not yet called out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Second Brigade
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Somerset
Pittsburg
McKeesport
Newcastle
Columabus Steel Strike Lies In Prospect Of Settlement
Columabus Ohio Aug M4 Local lodge of the Amalgamated Association received word delaying action on a financial appeal for the strike. Members refuse to disclose contents or source of the communication, but speculation runs high for an early settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columabus
Ohio
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Ohio secretary of state notice to Schwab on Ohio corporate laws
Secretary of State Laylin issues a notice to Charles M. Schwab of the steel trust urging compliance with Ohio laws governing out of state corporations. He is asked to complete and return the attached questionnaire detailing how the concern conducts business in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Laylin
Charles M. Schwab
The
Steel Trust
Pittsburg
State of
Samoa Relief Taxes Distribute Surplus Among Contributors
The Philadelphia arrived at Pago Pago on July 13 and departed July 24, transferring relief crew to the Abarenda. Natives of Tutuila and Manua receive first salaries from native taxes, with a net surplus of nearly $2,000 after expenses to be returned to contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Samoa
San Francisco
United States
Philadelphia
Pago Pago
Tutuila
Manua
Rear Admiral Crowell Seeks Docking for Chicago in England
Rear Admiral Crowell in London seeks permission to dock his flagship the Chicago at Southampton. Authorities refuse unless ammunition is discharged, likely sending the cruiser to Havre or Portsmouth. Southampton docks are privately operated, not government run.
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London
Crowell
Chicago
Southampton
Havre
Portsmouth
United States
Columbia
Railroad official resigns to join Oregon Short Line successor
Wilbur B. Coman general agent of the Oregon Short Line in Salt Lake has resigned to become assistant freight agent of the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company with headquarters in Portland. Coman has held major railroad posts in the Northwest and arrived in Salt Lake from Portland six months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Wilbur B. Coman
Oregon Short Line
O. R. & N. Company
Portland
Coman
Northwest
Standard for Optician Standards at A A O Convention
In Chicago on August 14 the American Association of Opticians contemplates a plan to establish a uniform standard for the profession during its fourth annual convention. The meeting gathers leading figures in optics to discuss licensing and practice guidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
American Association of Opticians
Opticians Seek Formal Exams Under Association
The document lists proposed examination subjects for opticians under the association. Topics include English mathematics physics chemistry anatomy physiology hygiene mechanical optics optometry and ocular pathology. The plan outlines branches to be covered in the scholarly tests for practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opticians
Association
Drowned Man in Mill Construction Near Sheridan
J Y Gilchrist, a mill construction worker, drowned near Sheridan today. A brother lives at 714 East Third Street, Anaconda. further accident details are not yet available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Sheridan
J. Y. Gilchrist
East Third Street
Anaconda
Russians Proclaim Czars Suzerainty at Newchwang
A Shanghai dispatch reports Russian forces in Newchwang have declared czarist suzerainty, abrogated Chinese laws, and barred locals from appealing to American and British merchants and missionaries. Disputes must now be settled by Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Newchwang
Czar Awards Andrias Order with Diamonds to Waldersee
The Anzeiger reports Tsarist honors given to Field Marshal Count von Waldersee. He received the Andrias order with diamonds and swords, the highest Russian decoration, showcasing strong German Russian official ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
The
Anzeiger
Count von Waldersee
Germany
Anniversary of the relief of the legations observed
At Pekin on August 14 the relief of the legations anniversary passed quietly. American officers hosted British officers and American civilians held a banquet for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Rosyea Says Assistant Finance Minister to Visit Manchuria
The Rosyea reports assistant minister of finance M. Romanoff will travel to Manchuria in August, instead of finance minister M. De Witte. The notice places the trip in the context of August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Rosyea
M. Romanoff
Manchuria
M. de Witte
First grain in transit assessment challenged by Chicago firm
Joliet August 14. The board of review ordered a 77 810 dollar assessment on grain in transit held in an elevator here against Bartlett Frasier and Co of Chicago. The firm has disputed the levy and will likely take the case to the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, Ill
Finois
Board of Review
Bartlett, Frasier & Co
Chicago
Supreme Court
Lorimer Stoddard Reported Seriously Ill in Sanatorium
New York reports dramatist and actor Lorimer Stoddard is seriously ill in a Liberty New York sanitarium awaiting further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lorimer Stoddard
Liberty, N. Y
Sir William Laird Dead Iron Smelter of Glasgow
Sir William Laird an iron smelter of Glasgow died aged 84. He was born in 1830 and passed away on August 14. His long career spanned decades of heavy industry in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Laird
Glasgow
Sir William Laird
Rattlesnake Skin Famed as Hunt For a Vacancy
From the Washington Star: an odd relic belongs to Henry Rizer, chief clerk of the Geological Survey. A dressed rattlesnake skin is touted as the snake’s claim to fame, tied to a failed attempt to create a vacancy during a survey of Indian Territory years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Henry ©. Rizer
Geological Survey
Indian Territory
General Land Office
Man Saves.
A worker accidentally stepped on a six foot rattlesnake by a desk, pinning its neck. The snake thrashed and attempted to strike until a coworker used an axe to sever the head. The rattlesnake skin was presented to Mr. Rizer and stretched on the chief clerk’s office counter.
Barbers Who Make Money in New York Sun
It describes itinerant barbers in New York who visit clients at home without shop rents. These workers gain followings, earn steady incomes, and require few regular patrons while avoiding shop ownership. They thrive on independence and lack of shop expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
New York
Consid
Itinerant Barbers Rally for Higher Pay from Bosses
Itinerant barbers who work from home insist bosses are eager to retain skilled men. Barbers sent from shops earn only a fraction of the home service pay, while home visits yield about four times the usual charge.
Lost Manuscripts Unearthed From Hungerford Market Soles
A 1840 tale of an English collector who buys fish market scraps and discovers paper with signatures of Lauderdale Godolphin Ash ley and Sunderland. He secures ten tons of such paper, uncovering remnants from Henry VII to George III. The papers vanish as the government realizes the loss, papers destroyed or scattered after inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic World Magazine
Old Hungerford Market
Yarmouth
Lauderdale
Godolphin Ashley
Sunderland
Tower
James II
Somerset House
Antiquarian
Exchequer
Henry VII
Henry VIII
Queen Anne
Edward VI
Queen Elizabeth
George III
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Butte News
Undertakers
Embaiaers
Phepe Jaz
C. L. Dahler of
Finlen
Epworth
State Association
Dr. Smythe
Boxer
M. M. Miner
Gebo
Ward Smith
G. W. Craven
Department of Finance
L. H. Mickle
Montana Wesleyvan University
Huattie L. Street
Bozeman
Department of Seercy
F. M. Byam
W. W. Jones
Epworth League
George Do
G. C. Stull
George D. King
J. W. Morris
Montana Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University
J. L. Albritton
Horn
Northern Pacific
Democrats
Pon
Money Market
von Buelow
Pago Pageo
Mr. Coman
Rockies
Monteana
Madison County
Lorimer Stoddard Til
Wm. Donaldson & Co
Glass Block Store
Minneapolis
Minn
WNTER
Wm. Donaldson
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