Trans-Mississippi Congress Opens With Talks On Concentration
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress opened in St Paul with President John Henry Smith of Salt Lake City presiding. Delegates from across twenty states and territories discussed unifying western policy, while speakers debated beef pricing, mining department creation, and Alaska territorial government.
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St. Paul
Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress
John Henry Smith
Salt Lake City
Congress
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Nebraska
Nevada
Louisiana
Minnesota
Missouri
North Dakota
Oregon
South Dakota
Texas
Utah
Wyoming
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Alaska
Hawaiian
Philippine Islands
Smith
Irelana
van Sant PD. W. Lawler
J. E. Springer
Commercial Club
Rufus A. Hot
F. B. Thurber
New York
Col
L. F. Brown
Aspen
Cole
Department of Mines and Mining
FR. Moses
Ashington
Trans-Mississippi
Donald Fletcher
Seattle
Territorial
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Cholera Toll Widens in Egyptian Ports and Provinces
Consul Smith in Cairo reports cholera activity across Egypt with 67 new cases yesterday. Port Said and Suez have no cholera, Alexandria reports three cases, Assiout province sees no serious impact, while Minieh 43 Charkieh 19 Aboukowitkas 78 cases and 38 deaths are noted.
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Washington
Smith
Cairo
Egypt
State Department
Port Said
Suez
Alexandria
Assiout
Minieh
Charkieh
Aboukowitkas
Quarantine Placed on Billings Residence After Scarlet Fever Case
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports that the residence of F. S. Donnelly was placed under quarantine today after his one and a half year old son Kenneth fell ill with scarlet fever last night.
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Standard
Billings
Onnelly
Kenneth
Inquest Hears Of Bartholin-Mitchell Case In Chicago
The Chicago inquest into the Bartholin-Mitchell murder centers on Minnie Mitchell’s death and whether the found body is hers. Three men, Oscar Thompson John Claffy and Edward Counselman, face charges or links. Witnesses place Bartholin in Chicago as late as Aug. family cannot positively identify the body.
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Chicago
Bartholin-Mitchell
Minnie Mitchell
Oscar Thompson
Bartholin
John Claffy
Thompson
Edward Counselman
Will J. Bartholin
Mitchell
Seventy-fourth Street
Miss Mitchell
Springer
Hunt
William Bartholin
Claffy
Counselman
End of Great Strike Hinted as Mine Leaders Meet
In Chicago national officers of the United Mine Workers of America plan a meeting to resolve the protracted anthracite miners strike. National Secretary Wilson arrived, and President Mitchell with W D Ryan rush to join, with labor circles expecting action to resume work and possible talks with eastern mine operators.
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Chicago
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
John Mitchell
W. D. Ryan
Water Works Matters Before Helena Federal Court
The Helena Water Works seeks a permanent injunction to bar the city from building a rival plant and to prevent water shutoffs over alleged unpaid rent. Judge Knowles is asked to address contempt for failing to produce a contract related to timber land hearings and to set proceedings for evidence in the case.
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The
Standard
Helena
Helena Water Works Company
Water Company
Knowles
W. A. Clark
R. M. Cobban
G. L. Griswold
Troops Standby After Lansford Coal Strike Shooting
General Gobin with the 12th regiment arrives in Lansford as deputies and strikers clash over the Sharp shooting. Sharp’s death prompts a funeral plan and a probe by Thomas Duffy and Peter Gallagher. Deputy Ronemus and McElmoyle, jailed in Mauch Chunk, claim self defense.
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Lansford
Gobin
12Th Regiment
Shenandoah
Sharp
Nesqueshoning
12Th Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania
Panther Creek
Patrick Sharp
Thomas Duffy
District No. 7
Peter Gallagher
Mauch Chunk
Baird Snyder
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
George Bonemus
N. H. McElmoyle
Ronemus
McElmoyle
Fuel famine threat endangers Pittsburg mills
The Pittsburg Post reports a looming fuel famine in the mills of the district as a shortage of engines stalls coal and coke movement. About 5,000 loaded B&O cars sit on sidings into Pittsburg, with many ready to ship for a week or more, risking 50,000 workers idling.
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Pittsburg
the Post
Baltimore & Ohio
Strikers force closure at Hazleton washery
In Hazleton Pennsylvania on August 19 striking workers gathered at the Kion dike washery Park View and drove back the men reporting for work causing the plant to suspend operations.
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Hazleton
Kiondike
Park View
Lightning Hits Dawson County Barn Killing Horses
Glendive reports a barn at Red Walter ranch burned Saturday night after a lightning strike. Nine horses were housed. six saved, three thoroughbreds and saddles lost. The 150 by 50 foot stone barn and hay equipment valued the loss between four and five thousand dollars. Lightning also hit a chicken house at Kelley's ranch killing three horses for Chet Murphy on Burns' creek.
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Standard
Glendive
James Clapton
Red Walter
Dawson County
Kelley's Ranch
Chet Murphy
Burns’ Creek
Hearing on Bear Gulch receiver case continued
The district court in Livingston continued the hearing on John Murdock's request for a receiver for the Bear Gulch company. After brief arguments, plaintiffs sought 15 days to submit briefs, granted. Defendants requested 15 more days to amend, also granted, with demurrer hearing deferred 30 days. The receiver application remains continued.
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Livingston
John Murdock
Bear Gulch Company
District Court
Henry
E. Warren Tooley
Elevator contract awarded for Belgrade project
The Benepe Ownehouse company awarded the Belgrade elevator contract to Mr. Kaucher of St. Joseph Missouri. It will hold 75,900 bushels, cost about 15000 dollars, and be finished by mid October. A 22 horse power gasoline engine will power the machinery.
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Bozeman
Belgrade
Benepe-Ownehouse Company
Kaucher
St. Joseph
Rainstorm Wreaks Havoc in Cedar Rapids Losses Itemized
Cedar Rapids Iowa reports a storm dropping 1.9 inches causing $100,000 to $200,000 in damage. Tracks, lawns, bridges and sidewalks were washed out and basements flooded across the city.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
West Gallatin Electric Light deal stalls over price
Bozeman August 19 report states the proposed West Gallatin Electric Light and Power company will not mature this year unless it can buy Gallatin Light and Power. Gallatin stockholders seek about 90000 dollars for the plant, which is 26000 more than the new firm values it.
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Standard
Bozeman
West Gallatin Electric Light & Power Company
Gallatin Light & Power Company
Strong Clubs Will Play Billings in Weekend Doubleheader
The Whitehall base ball club, claiming the amateur state title, will visit Billings next Saturday for two games with the local club, backing the claim with a 100 to 500 bet. Red Lodge will also meet Billings that afternoon on its return from Miles City, promising three top games for the season.
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Billings
Whitehall Baseball Club
Red Lodge
Miles City
Honors For The Boers At Pro-Boer Exhibition In Hague
General Eyler paid tribute to the Boer generals arrival from Rotterdam. Botha praised the reception and spoke of their duty and sacrifice. The generals toured the city amid cheering crowds and sang the Transvaal anthem. They plan to visit Kruger at Utrecht and request non anti British speeches. Dewet spoke emotionally at the exhibition and thanked supporters. London reports Kruger may abdicate and power shift to Botha and Dewet amid signs of internal Boer rivalry.
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Hague
Rotterdam
Eyler
Botha
Transvaal
Reitz
Leyds
Kruger
Utrecht
Great Britain
Steyn
Dewet
Europe
London
Daily Mail
Rotha
Afrikander
Fischer
Wolmarens
Three Crabtree Brothers Seek Pensions for Indian War Service
Miles City August report notes Job, Hiram, and Isaac Crabtree testifying before a notary to obtain pension affidavits under a law enacted by the last Congress. They claim disability from service during the 1855-56 Oregon Indian war, when Yakimas Cayuses and Walla Wallas threatened settlers and miners. Isaac is 70.
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Standard
Miles City
Crabtree
Job
Hiram
Isaac
Congress
Oregon
Colville
Yakimas
Cayuses
Walla Wallas
Yakima Agency
Washington
Dalles
Ranch sales by six Bozeman valley ranches to eastern farmers
In Bozeman on August 19 officials report six valley ranches sold to eastern farmers. Buyers including Milton Brooks C. B. Power Co H Sprague and others disposed of 160 to 320 acre tracts at 200 to 300 dollars per acre. A carload of Iowans will arrive later this week seeking farms and new locations.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Milton Brooks
C. B. Power
Postmaster named at Cutbank succeeding Anna Walker
Washington August 19 Anna Anderson appointed postmaster at Cutbank after Anna Walker resignation Patents granted PD H Noble Sheridan for a rail joint and C Reuger Butte for a sand topper
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The
Standard
Washington
Anna Anderson
Cutbank
Anna Walker
PD. H. Noble
Sheridan
Mississippi railroad merger challenge denied by commission
The Mississippi railroad commission today declined to authorize the state attorney general to attack the alleged merger of the Southern and the Mobile & Ohio Railroad companies. The commission says if the merger is illegal the attorney general may sue the railroads on his own initiative.
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Jackson, Miss
Mississippi Railroad Commission
Southern
Mobile & Ohio
Venezuelan revolutionists seize Cumana without a shot fired
News from Willemstad Curaçao reports Cumana in Bermudez state Venezuela was occupied at noon by revolutionists. Government forces and Cumana authorities evacuated last night to Margarita on the steamer Ossan. British warships rumored to visit La Guaira but no details. The revolutionaries also control several ports including Barcelona and Cuidad Bolivar.
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Willemstad
Curacoa
Cumana
Bermudez
Venezuela
Velutini
Margarita
Ossan
la Guayra
Barcelona
Cuidad Bolivar
Guaira
Cano Colorado
Lavela de Coro
Carupano
Architects Win Suit Over Damaged Plans in Sherman Case
In Justice Mann's court Links and Carter, architects, were awarded 26.61 in a suit seeking 232 from J. G. Sherman, a wealthy county sheepman. The jury verdict upheld that Sherman owed for dwelling plans, while Sherman claimed the plans were defective and impracticable.
Eagles Lose to Elks at Fair Grounds
The Eagle baseball team fell 12 to 4 in seven innings against a skilled Elks lodge squad at the fair grounds this afternoon.
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Standard
Billings
The
Eagle Baseball Nine
Fair Grounds
Eagles
Elks’ Lodge
Elks
Local Stock Trade and Shipping Report
J E Oconnor of Helena bought from D J Arnold for Nettle Rosenbaum of Townsend three carloads of Texas cattle. They were shipped to Townsend where Rosenbaum will place them on her ranch. Al Harrison of Grey Cliff shipped five carloads of horses to St Paul yesterday.
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The
Standard
Big Timber
J. E. O'Connor
Helena
D. J. Arnold
Nettle Rosenbaum
Townsend
Arnoll
Turkey Tension Persists Over Armenian Outrage Claims
Washington reports a renewed strain between the United States and Turkey over American losses in the Armenian outbreak. Officials say the situation is not grave but tense, with the Stone abduction adding irritation. Ambassador Leischman has broad authority to handle developments.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Turkey
Leischman
Actress Rose Coghlan Plans Return to Stage on Western Tour
Rose Coghlan traveled through Billings with Miss Kranick of Craig and said she has no plans to retire from acting. She has invested in Montana cattle for a dead sister's son and will open a theater in Buffalo to begin her season before a western tour.
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The
Standard
Billings
Lewistown investor buys Littleockies claims at Fort Benton
E W King of Lewistown has purchased the Alabama and Portman mining claims in the Little Tockies and plans development. He will install a cyanide plant and may build a small stamp mill. King has been in Fort Benton en route to Great Falls to pick up an automobile for the return trip.
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Standard
Fort Benton
E. W. King
Lewistown
Alabama & Portman
Little Tockies
Judgment Revived to Collect $186 Debt in Billings
C Johnson seeks revival of a 10 year old Justice Kelly judgment in district court to obtain $186 principal plus 10 percent annual interest from the date of judgment against A K Wick. The hearing aims to restore enforcement rights and pursue full recovery.
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Standard
Billings
C. Johnson
District Court
A. K. Wick
Johnson
Ranch sale links widower to new bride's future home
John McCurdy's 120 acre hay ranch west of Billings was sold today by T. J. Routon to W. M. McCulloch of Winnebago City Minnesota. Newly married McCulloch plans to move his bride to the ranch and establish their future home.
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The
Standard
Billings
John McCurdy
T. J. Routon
W. M. McCulloch
Winnebago City
Minn
Socialist candidate Sproule nominated for Montana Congress
Special Dispatch from Helena reports George B. Sproule chosen by Montana Socialists as their congressional candidate at Bozeman state convention. Born in northern Ireland about 50 years ago, he moved to Canada then Helena in 1895. A photographer by trade, he has long served in local politics and supports socialist principles with strong belief in his party’s future.
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the Standard
Helena
George B. Sproule
Congress
Socialist Party
Montana
Bozeman
Mr. Sproule
Ireland
Canada
Peterboro
Sproule
Aldermen
Svrowe
Condition Of The Crops In Montana Week Of Aug. 19
Grain ripening rapidly as wheat harvest nears completion across Montana towns. Weather was changeable with light rain and hail causing minimal damage. Frosts on the 10th and 16th varied by area, but overall crops show progress and average yields with haying ongoing in many counties.
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The
Standard
Helena
EF. J. Glass
Weather Bureau Today
Montana
Glass
Beaverhead
Cascade
St. Peters
Chinook
Havre
St. Pauls
Gallatin
Bozeman
Missoula
Powell—Deer Lodge
Yellowstone
Billings
Funeral of Mrs. Walker Held in Helena
The funeral for Mrs. Harry I. Walker, who died yesterday, will be at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the residence 214 East Sixth avenue Helena. Rev. Mr. Robbins of Fort Benton will officiate. Interment is in Forest Vale cemetery. The dead woman’s parents Charles and Mrs. Duer arrived from Fort Benton with friends, while many others express sympathy from across Montana and beyond.
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Helena
Harry I. Walker
East Sixth Avenue
Mr. Robbins
Fort Benton
Forest Vale
Charles Duer
WIlkinson seeks letters of administration in Helena
Raleigh F. Wilkinson asks for administration of Allen M. Wilkinson estate after Allen vanished in 1894 while planning a prospecting trip from Helena. The estate worth 21 dollars in cash and a half interest in a 139 dollar note.
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Standard
Helena
Raleigh F. Wilkinson
Allen M. Wilkinson
Redding
Cnt
Wilkinson
Bankrupt Boulder Saloon Keeper's Goods Seized
Deputy U S Marshal Faust took charge of the stock of goods in the bankruptcy case of John B Welter a Boulder saloon keeper adjudged bankrupt yesterday by Judge Knowles.
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The
Standard
Helena
United States
Faust
Boulder
John B. Welter
Knowles
Treasury cash balance and gold holdings report
Washington state treasury figures show an available cash balance of 204 million 805 thousand 746 dollars and gold holdings totaling 105 million 221 thousand 664 dollars as of today.
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Washington
Treasury
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