Morrison Cave Highlighted as Montana's New Wonder
O D Wheeler of Northern Pacific tours Morrison cave near Limespur and reports it lives up to earlier descriptions. The cave owners have built stairs to the first chambers enabling visitors to explore safely. The NP plans to promote the site to attract tourists next year.
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O. D. Wheeler
Northern Pacific
Montana
Wonderland
Morrison Cave
Limespur
Standard
Qaive
Rail Strike Update Affects NP Stations West of Butte
All NP stations between Butte and Missoula now have operators except Bearmouth and Clinton. Between Missoula and Spokane only White Pine and Eddy lack operators. From Trout Creek west all stations are supplied. The North Coast limited recovered an hour of lost time Spokane to Butte, with no trouble east of Butte for a week.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
Missoula
Bearmouth
Clinton
Spokane
White Pine
Eddy
Trout Creek
North Coast Limited
Great Northern earnings rise ahead of prior year
Preliminary figures show Great Northern Railway after fixed charges may post net income not less than 22.5 million for year ended June 30 1905 up from 18.3 million prior year as gross earnings reach 43.99 million from 40.96 million.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Great Northern
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Burington
James J. Hill
Where the Money Went on American Railways in 1903
Slason Thompson reports total gross income of 1 900 846 907 for 1903 with major outlays including pay to employees 775 321 415 fuel 146 509 031 repairs 50 000 000 and various items such as passenger and freight car renewals, bridges, rails, ballast, buildings, injuries, rents, fuel oil, permanent improvements, and dividends totaling 1 900 846 907.
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Slason Thompson
Boleona
Vaxnte Tess
Motor cars seen as necessity for future Union Pacific use
Vice President Mohler states Harriman is convinced of the necessity and future use of motor cars in Union Pacific shops. He adds it is a matter of how quickly they can be perfected.
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Union Pacific
Mohler
Harriman
Motor car to cut rail costs on southern road lines
The speaker argues the auto will rapidly overcome initial flaws and prove its capability after 5 000 miles. He notes 200 branch lines exist where trains run solely due to track presence and not profit. autos will make service so cheap that these lines can become profitable.
Montana Music Co Minimum Prices at 119 North Main Street
Minimum prices set by Montana Music Co at 119 North Main Street establish baseline values for musical instruments and accessories. The notice indicates pricing below market value is not offered, aiming to protect retailers and ensure fair resale.
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The
Montana Music Co
North Main Street
Jailhouse saga of Mrs Morrison returns to county jail
A writ of probable cause orders Sheriff to bring Elizabeth Morrison from the penitentiary back to the county jail for a hearing on her appeal in the supreme court. Convicted of manslaughter, she faces possible retrial or continued imprisonment depending on the ruling.
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Elizabeth Morrison
Brantly
Supreme Court
Morrison
Atlas Brew Sold Exclusively at The Corner
Schlitz Atlas beer is marketed as sold exclusively at The Corner on Broadway and Main, with distribution focused through that venue.
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Schlitz Atlas
Broadway
Main
Cow whales milked daily at Balena fishery
A Balena whale fisheries experiment claims success with tame cow whales. Professor Muller feeds the mammals sweets to teach milking, averaging five to seven hogsheads of milk from fifty whales daily after initial resistance.
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Balena
Mueller
Muller
Noodle Addiction Rumor Grows in Butte Noodle Houses
A Butte newspaper assesses a rising noodle eating habit linked to evening crowds at Chinese noodle houses. Reporters describe drowsiness after meals and cravings that resemble narcotic dependence, urging scientists to analyze ingredients while noting varied personal experiences and sleep impacts.
Have you tried the celebrated Schlitz Atlas at The Corner
A brief note notes the Schlitz Atlas beer sold exclusively at The Corner store and invites readers to try it. The piece emphasizes the exclusive availability and local venue.
Hundreds of Butchers Picnic at Deer Lodge
The Butte and vicinity union of butchers held their annual outing at the Deer Lodge groves with 80 attendees. They traveled by nine special trains and enjoyed free sandwiches donuts coffee and lemonade while liquor was banned. Despite a chilly wind, the day was praised and attendees returned home after 11 pm.
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Butte
Deer Lodge
The
Union
Lutey Bros
Ufter
F. B. Price
Lutey
Tender-Hearted Ruffian among Potemkin Mutineers
Matsuchenko is described by the Nove Freie Presse as the mutineers ringleader a "blood thirsty" figure with childlike naivette and a melancholic gaze. He shows tears when mentioning his aged mother in a Russian village and mourns the failed plans after giving each crew member a souvenir.
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Matsuchenko
Potemkine
Nove Freie Presse
Steppes
Grocers Picnic Ends With One-Sided Baseball Showdown
Hennessys victorious 19 to 8 over the Hollands in a chaotic garden picnic day. A greased pig interruption disrupted the Hollands rally as A L Condon chased the runaway porcine distraction. Additional events included a tug of war, races for boys and girls, and dancing at the pavilion as Hennessys celebrate a strong outing and bid for local matches.
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Hennessys
Hollands
A. L. Condon
Cecil Rogers
Sampson Pearce
John Foote
Lem Williams
Tessie Courtney
Blaine Termouth
Ralph Larson
Fat Man
Jon Lutey
Willie Grant
A. P. Henningsen
C. E. Youlden
O. N. Larson
Baker of the capital visits while others travel
Butte brief notices report A. F. Black visiting Friend Nevada for weeks, B. H. Powell returning from the Portland fair, C. A. Whipple Broadwater county senator at the Finlen, Frank Byrne resting at White Sulphur Springs, and other local movements and health updates including Lou Harris's serious illness in Butte.
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A. F. Black
Friend
Nev
B. H. Powell
Portland
C. A. Whipple
Broadwater County
Finlen
Frank Byrne
White Sulphur Springs
Sam D. Goza
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Helena
James Opie
Great Falls
Thomas Toy
Walkerville
George Morten
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Butte
Portland Fair
Thomas
Ella Welch
Nebraska City
J. W. Javier
T. J. Lowman
Chateau
Teton County
City
Lou Harris
Schlitz Atlas Brew Promoted As Best Value
Exclusive Corner store at Main and Broadway touts Schlitz Atlas as the best value beer in the United States for discerning customers.
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Schlitz Atlas
United States
Main
Broadway
Federal supervision debated at Sagamore Hill conference
Leading figures discussed federal supervision of the insurance business at Sagamore Hill. President Roosevelt and Senator Dryden of New Jersey, Prudential head, and James M. Beck explored national control to standardize multi state operations. Roosevelt plans to address the issue in Congress.
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Oyster Bay
Sagamore Hill
James M. Beck
United States
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Long Island City
Dryden
New Jereey
Prudential Insurance
Presiden Roosevelt
Congress
Submarine Elevator Demonstration Off Naples
Italian engineer Signor Jelpé tested a submarine elevator in the Bay of Naples. A sunken stone-laden barge at 50 feet was raised, lifting about tons using canvas air chambers with a lifting capacity of tons each. Port authorities witnessed the trial and offered congratulations.
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Signor Jelpé
Bay of Naples
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Wworth
Marlowe
Louisine and Taffeta Sik
Marseilles
Symons
America
Batiste
Schlitz Atlas Brew At “the Corner
Lynch
Quinn
Haefer
Bentley
Zewinn
Doran
Burns
Butte Briefs
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