Jealous dance-hall singer Maggie Young fatally burns self
At Water Street Helena a homeless Maggie Young attempted suicide by dousing herself with kerosene and lighting a match. Neighbors and Helena Power & Trac ton workers extinguished the blaze, leaving her terribly burned and in doubtful condition.
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Maggie Young
Helena
O the Standard
Alost
Maggie Oung
Becky Ferris
Wood Street
Aicide
Water Street
H. W. Percy
Helena Power & Tracton Company
Wolff
Maggie
State Board Likely to Overturn Missoula Valuation Cut
Montana state board of equalization questions a 4 percent cut by Missoula county in assessed property value. Officials plan to hear from county officers and may restore the original figures, affecting salaries and deputies. A separate Spokane item notes W L Smith missing after insurance narratives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Missoula County
Board of Equalization
State Board of Equalization
Missoula
State Board
George M. Hays
Mr. Hays
County Board of Equalization
County Board
Kalispell Man Arrested in Insurance Fraud Scheme
W L Smith of Clayton Washington was arrested near Kalispell by Sheriff Hand and T A Beard of Spokane. Smith admits involvement in a plan to defraud insurers after receiving $2000 from a Modern Woodmen policy. He claims his family was unaware of the actions.
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Spokane
T. A. Beard
Kalispell
Wash
W. L. Smith
Clayton
Jack Todd
Smith
Horse Shoe Lake
Standard
Sheriff Hand
Jessup
Todd
Buffalo Bill in Demand for Cascade County Fair Attraction
Great Falls officials weigh Buffalo Bill wild west show as potential fair draw for Sept 16 to 19. The committee pursues bookings with tentative interest from Buffalo Bill and Harbour shows as backups, while Hadji Cherif could head a Harbour act if secured.
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Standard
Great Falls
Buffalo Bill
Messrs
Bradeford
Rinker
Guarantee Fund Committee
Hadji Cherif
Forty Five More Summoned in Shufelt Murder Trial
At the close of day two in Glasgow, Judge Tatan ordered 45 more jurors summoned for 2 PM tomorrow. The defendant Shufelt has faced a lengthy jury pool with nearly every county juror being summoned by this stage.
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Standard
Glasgow
Shufelt
Tatan
Wisconsin Man Buys Horses in Glendive
Glendive Aug 19 Charles Thurston of Bad Route drove in 13 head of horses today and J F Dersham two carloads purchased by M M Fulton a horse buyer from Wisconsin. Owing to scarce cars the horses will not be shipped for several days.
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Standard
Glendive
Charles Thurston
J. F. Dersham
M. M. Fulton
Wisconsin
Col Hearne Retires as National Tube President
Pittsburg August 19 Col Frank Hearne has retired from the presidency of the National Tube company. Vice President William R. Schiller was elected to succeed him after Hearne’s return from New York tonight.
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Pittsburg
Frank Hearne
New York
National Tube Company
William R. Schiller
Hearne
Fire Devastates Pontinanak Letting Many Lives Lost
From Singapore the Daily Express reports Pontinanak on Dutch Borneo’s west coast was almost totally destroyed by fire with many lives lost. The casualty toll remains unconfirmed.
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London
Singapore
Straits Settlements
Daily Express
Pontinank
Dutch Borneo
Fealy of Anaconda Declared Bankrupt in Helena
Frank Fealy of Anaconda was adjudged a bankrupt in the United States court today. The case was referred to Referee in Bankruptcy Thompson Campbell of Butte. Fealy owes $671.60 and has no assets.
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Standard
Helena
Frank Fealy
Anaconda
United States
Thompson Campbell
Butte
Fealy
Farewell Sermon for Rev H Warman in Glendive
Rev H Warman preached his farewell sermon at the Glendive Methodist church on Sunday forenoon. He will depart Thursday for his new pastorate in Forsyth ending his tenure with the local church.
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The
Standard
Glendive
H. Warman
Methodist Church
Forsyth
Warman
Minister H. A. James arrives in Glendive for new posting
The Methodist church at Glendive has had Rev. H. A. James arrive with his family after serving as presiding elder of the Bozeman district and pastor at Bozeman. He will preach his first sermon Sunday evening.
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Methodist Church
Glendive
H. A. James
Bozeman
Methodist
Train Wreck In New Jersey Claims Several Lives
A rear collision at Belmar station involving a Pennsylvania train and a Central Railroad of New Jersey train killed multiple people and injured many. Among the dead is 13 year old Alice Biggert of Rahway New Jersey. engineer Lippincott aboard the CNJ train also believed killed. Brakeman Towle severely hurt. First body recovered was an unknown man about four years old.
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Ashbury Park
N. J
Pennsylvania
New York & Long Branch
Belmar Station
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Central
Alice Biggert
Rahway
Helena business men urged to raise 2500 for Wesleyan University
Helena officials and trustees seek a $2500 fund from business men to boost Montana Wesleyan University operations for next year. A five member solicitation committee will work with the university board as $35,000 of prior debt is nearly cleared, with $8000 still owed on Helena buildings and 44 students enrolled last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Montana Wesleyan University
Helena Business Men's Association
Association
A. C. Johnson
A. L. Smith
George L. Ramsey
N. B. Holter
L. W. Heath
L. H. Mickel
Bozeman
Mickel
Roosevelt Takes Sons on a Woodsman Night in Oyster Bay
Special to the Chicago Record-Herald recounts President Theodore Roosevelt camping with his three boys Archie Kermit and his nephew Philip Roosevelt in a forest near Cold springs Harbor Oyster Bay. They paddled eight miles to a spring fed camp built a fire cooked steak chicken potatoes and corn slept on hemlock beds and woke early to return to Sagamore Hill ready to tend to state business. The account emphasizes Roosevelt enthusiasm leadership and familiarity with the woods as a past voyage companion.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Chicago Record-Herald
United States
Archie
Kermet
Philip Roosevelt
Cold Springs Harbor
Roosevelt House
Eliot
Papa
White House
Sagamore Hill
Republic
Have you any real Panama hits asked the customer
A Chicago Tribune item notes a sales exchange where a customer asks for Panama hits and a truthful salesman replies that none exist, but promises some that are "ugly" in comparison. The brief reflects humorous retail banter and catalog language from the period.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Butte News Stolen Goods Recovered
Police recovered a large haul of stolen items valued at about 300 from the home of William St. Clair at 705 South Wyoming Street. St. Clair is jailed for burglary while his wife, once Mrs. John English, turned over the goods. Mrs. Hattie Higgins identified items at 629 South Main Street. A telescope satchel found by Harry Castleman led to further recoveries at 1041 Nevada Avenue. Authorities seek a man listed as Harmon or Hammond. Additional items include two revolvers, books, jewelry, clothing, tools and more.
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William St. Clair
South
Wyoming Street
St. Clair
John English
Hattie Higgins
South Main Street
Burelars
Harry Castleman
Nevada Avenue
Castleman
MecGillie
D. D. Sullivan
Harmon
Hammond
Herman
Higgins
H. H
Damages Sought In Suit Against Brittania Mining Co
Dominick Black sues Brittania Mining Co in district court for 13613 dollars claiming a shaft incident May 15 caused a large iron piece to fall 50 feet striking his head. He seeks 10000 general damages 3000 for lost earning capacity and 6123 medical costs. attorney J. Vines represents him.
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Dominick Negro
Brittania Mining Company
Dennis Reagan
James Negro
Negro
J. &. Vines
Court vault search for will ends with no filing
The exchange building was opened and examined by Hermann Oelrichs and his sister Mia after a court order allowed a vault search. If a will had been found it must be filed within 48 hours in the surrogate's court, but no will was filed today.
Burns jailed for six months for boat theft in Vancouver
John Burns claiming Seattle origin was sentenced to six months for boat theft after two trials, with consecutive three year terms. The report also notes salmon price calculations, beet sugar competition depressing refinery costs, and a US customs official visiting Vancouver as the War Eagle mine plans to start its concentrator using the Elmore process.
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Vancouver
B. C
John Burns
Seattle
Burns
United States Revenue Cutter Grant
Vancouver Harbor
C. W. Ide
United States Customs
Port Townsend
Rossland
War Eagle
Remington Brother Arrives From Pittsburg After Suicide
Edward D Remington brother of Robert R Remington arrives from Pittsburg and leaves for Williamsport Pa to bury his brother. He denies mental derangement as cause of death and says associates found no sign of mental imbalance. Roses adorn the coffin at the Newport reading rooms.
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Newport, R. 1
Edwardd. Remington
Robert R. Remington
Himeelf
Newport Reading Rooms
Pittsburg
Williamsport
van Alen
New York
Remington
Death of famed gambler Butch Thompson at Saratoga
Charles A Thompson known as Butch Thompson died after a long illness from Brights disease and cirrhosis. Born in Norway 62 years ago he became a top gambler, once co running the White Elephant with Al Smith and operating a racebook in New York. He left property valued at 50 000.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Charles A Thompson
Butch’ Thompson
Long Branch
Bright
Thompson
Norway
al Smith
New York City
Jack Ryan Captured After Walla Walla Pursuit
Jack Ryan alias Slim, the second suspect in a highway robbery case, was captured on a farm six miles from Athena. George McDonald already jailed after being taken at the King farm near Athena. Cofer and partner Freewater robbers escaped. bloodhounds returned to state prison kennels.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Jack Ryan
Slim
Pendleton
Athena
Rees
Ryan
George McDonald
King Farm
Cofer
Freewater
McDonald
Butte Briefs: 14-Pound Boy Born to Patrick Peoples
Friends of County Commissioner Patrick Peoples celebrate the birth of a 14 pound boy at 4 Gladstone terrace. John Astel, Deer Lodge, attends A O U W convention and Deer Lodge Good Templars lodge. Deer Lodge Templars count about 60 leading citizens. Maj J M Dawson, Great Northern Railway agent, leaves for Buffalo for a three week Lakes cruise to regain health.
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Patrick Peoples
Gladstone Terrace
John Astel
Deer Lodge
Butte
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
Deer Lodge Lodge
Deer Lodge Templars’ Lodge
Maj. J. &. Dawson
Great Northern Railway Company
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Fire at Danglers stables on West Granite street
Fire of unknown origin threatened the Danglers stables on West Granite street this morning but was extinguished before much damage. It started in the loft where cutters and hay were stored, discovered by John Ronald who called for help as Sheriff Fitzsimmons sent in a still alarm from Barnett's saloon. The fire department, aided by a chemical apparatus, gained control quickly.
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West Granite Street
John Ronald
Depunoy
Fitzsimmons
Barnett
Greatly Exaggerated By Navy Department Report
Commander McCrea reports from the Ma chias that fighting near Cape Haytien has been greatly exaggerated. The situation is not threatening, but he will stay to monitor the harbor where Admiral Killick’s revolutionary gunboat remains at large and could bombard the city without foreign warships nearby.
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Washington
Navy Department
McCrea
Machias
Cape Haytien
Japanese cruiser Taka Chiho heads to Soishima to aid volcanic tragedy survivors
Yokohama August 19 The Japanese cruiser Taka Chiho en route to Marcus Island is ordered to stop at Soishima to assist any survivors of the August 13 to 15 volcanic eruption. All 150 island inhabitants were reported killed.
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Yokohama
Taka Chiho
Marcus Island
Soishima
Chaffee Delayed Arrival Ushers Mindanao Tension
General Chaffee was expected to reach Cebu aboard the Ingalls this morning, with plans to bolster American forces in Mindanao and likely issue an ultimatum to the Moros. Captain John Pershing reports fierce Moro fighting near Camp Vickers on Mindanao. five men died at Wedding Party, with several others wounded. no American casualties reported.
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Chaffee
Cebu
Ingalls
Mindanao
John Pershing
Ith Cavalry
Lanao
Camp Vickers
Board Clears Chairman Cooper in Cascade Lumber Charge
The Great Falls Standard reports the Cascade county board of commissioners unanimously found Auditor Carr's July 1 charges against Chairman Cooper baseless. Evidence showed lumber from Cascade bridges was used to repair a county bridge, not for private use, ending the investigation.
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Great Falls
Board of Commissioners
John Carr
Cooper
Casncade
Roalewick
Delphy
Carr
Cascade
Anthracite Road Presidents Say No Concessions Expected
New York August 19. The presidents of the anthracite coal roads met in conference. L. R. Truesdel of Lackawanna Rail Road said there is no basis for rumors of concessions to end the strike. He expects resumed work in time for fall demand and notes operators will not discuss business with outsiders.
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New York
Anthracite Coal Roads
Truesdel
Lackdwanna Railroad Company
Macedonian Committee in turmoil over alleged theft and kidnaping
So fia dispatch says M. Saravoff, former Macedonian committee president, is accused of misappropriating 50000 dollars and leading last year’s kidnapping of American missionary Miss Helen M Stone. He allegedly paid 10000 dollars to Deltschieff, who plotted the abduction.
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Vienna
Neuse Weiner Tageblatt
Sofia
Bulgaria
M. Saravoff
Helen M. Stone
Deltschieff
Methodists to Unite in China Publishing Venture
The Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Episcopal Church South will merge publishing interests in Shanghai, creating a joint publishing house to be known as the Methodist Publishing House in China under a single umbrella across the Chinese empire.
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New York
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Shanghai
China
Chinese Empire
Methodist Publishing House
Protests by UMW Official Over Troops in Manila Park
Hazleton Pa Aug 19 President Thomas Duffy head of UMW district No 7 protests the 12th regiment in Manila park near Coaldale. He asks Governor Stone to investigate to confirm the troops are unnecessary and to end the presence amid local tensions.
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Hazleton
Thomas Duffy
United Mine Workers of America
12Th Regiment
Manila Park
Coaldale
Stone
Death of David F. Leavitt Found Dead in St. Louis
The 62 year old coffee broker and Episcopal diocese treasurer David F. Leavitt was found dead at his St. Louis home. Coroner's verdict cites death by carbolic acid and sons believe he took his life yesterday.
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St. Louis
David F. Leavitt
Episcopal Diocese of
Missouri
Arkansas Senator Jones Denies Canal Commission Offer
Memphis Tenn August 15 Senator James K Jones of Arkansas said in an interview he had not been offered a place on the Isthmian canal commission by President Roosevelt. He had heard nothing of such an appointment from any source except the press.
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Memphis
Tenon
James K. Jones
Arkansas
Isthmian Canal Commission
Roosevelt
Iglesias Arrested for Criticism in Porto Rico
Santiago Iglesias, president of the Federation of Workmen of Puerto Rico, was arrested at Aguadulce for issuing a pamphlet that criticized insular authorities over recent labor strikes. He was released on bail.
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San Juan
P. R
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Porto Rico
Aguadula
Sailors Die on Pacific Ships. Plague Not Confirmed
In Fonseca gulf off Nicaragua sailors perish from an unspecified illness aboard ships. Officials state the disease is not the bubonic plague.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Gulf of Fonseca
Pacific
Can't Find Fair's Will in Vault
New York Aug 19 reports Charles Fair's will was not found in his stock vault. The search continues as officials examine the vault and records for missing testamentary documents.
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Fair
New York
Charles Fair
Moro situation on Mindanao shows no new developments
Manila reports there were no new developments today in the Moro situation on Mindanao as of August 19. General authorities provided no updates or changes in the status or operations, keeping the scene unchanged.
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Manila
Mindanao
Emma Lawson Sues for Divorce and Custody
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Emma Lawson files for divorce from William Lawson alleging desertion in 1900. She seeks custody of two minor children.
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Standard
Helena
Emma Lawson
William Lawson
Baltimore
How Lumber Was Used School Tristees Did Not Know
We read about a school case where lumber was used in an unknown way. Tristees appear unaware of the material’s use and related details. The article notes local involvement and questions surrounding building practices.
School Board Faces Union Labor Dispute and Bids
The trustees debated hiring non union labor for lumber hauling and instructed a full explanation to the Carpenters' union. They awarded painting bids to Schatzlein and Ellis for several schools and ordered ceiling work at the high school. The census must be completed by Sept 30 and old desks will be sold with circulars sent to other districts.
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T! Board of School Trustees
Mary Sil
Hobart
Hboard
Rk Seri
Richards
Masden
William
Board of Trustees
White
Meaderville
Building and Trades Council
Mary Silver
Park Street
Crystal Street
Kalfe
Grant
T. Ellis Paint Company
Webster
George Davis
Schatzlein Paint Company
Cobban
Inter Mountain
R. L. Davis
Journal Printing Company
Miner
J. N. Sheehan
Robert Warrington
B. N. Beebe
B. A. Whipps
Mitchell arrives in Chicago denies mine owners meeting
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America said there was no truth in reports he came to Chicago to meet mine owners. He spoke with Illinois State Miners' Association officials about the situation in Diners, and said nothing of importance transpired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Spring Valley
Delaware Republicans nominate tickets for Roosevelt era
The regular Republican state convention in Dover nominates L. H. Ball for Congress and M. B. Burros as state auditor with P. B. Norman as state treasurer. The platform praises President Roosevelt and the 57th Congress while urging trade concessions for Cuba and continued protection and reciprocity.
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Dover
Del
Congresa
L. H. Ball
M. B. Burros
P. B. Norman
Roosevelt
Delaware
Cuba
McKintey
Buffalo Exposition
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Dominiche Negro
Brittania Company
British Columbia
Edward D. Remington
Butch” Thompson
State of Washington
Butte Briefs
the Board of Counts Commissioners
Man Cooper
Macedonia
Methodist Combine
Jones
Moros
Mrs. Lawson
Uspair
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