Exodus From Yukon Triggers Largest River Migration
Tacoma dispatch reports the Yukon exodus reaching Dawson and Skagway with 1,200 men leaving in two days and 1,500 more expected by Sept. 15. Rates cuts by White Pass lines fuel the rush while Dawson adds workers for Klondike railway projects delayed by New York financing.
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Standard
Tacoma
Wash
Yukon
Dawson
Skagway
White Pass
Klondike Mines
Klondike Creek
Stewart River
New York
Klondike
Riot erupts between workers at Indiana plant in Haughville
In Indianapolis suburb Haughville a race riot broke out between about 200 black and white workers at the National Malleable Casting company. A ball game sparked the clash. Two people were killed and dozens wounded. Police reported 10 arrests with more expected as searches continue.
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Indianapolis
Haughville
National Malleable Casting Company
Helena architect named for Bozeman Carnegie library
At an adjourned Bozeman city council meeting on Friday night C A Haire of Helena was chosen to design the Carnegie library. The other competitor was Fennell and Gove of Butte. After Haire submits specifications and minor changes are made the council will advertise for bids to construct the building and hopes to roof it before snow arrives.
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Standard
Bozeman
C. A. Haire
Helena
Carnegie Library
Fennell & Gove
Butte
Three Alleged Holdups Captured After Escape
Sheriff Savage brought two of the three alleged hold ups back to Miles City from Forsyth after their escape two days earlier. The third man was put off the train at Rossland and did not rejoin the group.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Savage
Forsyth
Here
Rossland
Men Held on Highway Robbery Charge After Preliminary Hearing
Ed Brown and James Fleming appeared before Justice Rennie on highway robbery charges. They were held for district court with bail set at 750 dollars. failure to pay bail sent them to jail.
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Ed Brown
James Fleming
Rennie
District Court
Hanna Leaves No Hope for Arbitration in Coal Strike
Senator Hanna arrived in Buffalo with his daughter and friend then headed to Cleveland. He declared all efforts exhausted and said arbitration is impossible while miners alone seek it. The strike will be prolonged with rising coal prices and hardships for families, affecting the nation. He noted Mr. Morgan also refuses to take part in a settlement.
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Buffalo
Hanna
Niagara Falls
Ruth Hanna
Miss Phelps
Cleveland
Morgan
Europe
United States Demands In Turkish Settlement Talks
Washington reports strained ties as American policy seeks enforcement of prior accords with the Ottoman government. The U S seeks rebuilding of the Kiarpool mission house and permission for Armenian women and children to join naturalized American husbands and fathers.
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Washington
United States
Legation
Porte
Leishman
Kiarpool
Labor Day Set for Big Celebration in Great Falls
Aug 24. Labor day events in Great Falls plan a major observance with urban committees coordinating a 1:30 pm main address by United States Senator Paris Gibson. Additional union speakers, Black Eagle Park decorations, and ample transit by streetcars aim to attract thousands despite weather.
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Standard
Great Falls
Black Eagle Park
United States
Paris Gibson
Black Fagle Park
Growth Predicted for Methodist Episcopal Church South in Montana
Bishop Duncan says the Montana church district shows steady growth over the past year with strong prospects ahead. He will attend the Kudte conference starting Thursday and stay with Mrs. L. BR. Morris on Shiland Street until Wednesday.
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Duncan
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Montana
Kudte
L. BR. Morris
Shiland Street
Butte Briefs Visitors and Guests Stay at Local Hotels
John J. Cooper of London and Mrs. Minnie Brande of Bridger are guests at the Thornton and Finlen hotels in Butte. Miss Mary A. McLaughlin of Anaconda was in town yesterday. Co H Alexander and Miss Alexander of Butte, and H A Lathrop E L Reese and Adam Paulies of Marshfield Wis are guests at the Finlen and Thornton after Yellowstone travels. Mrs. Harry Heimerdinger returns from New York and Chicago after three weeks. A E McCausland and E W Pollvoght leave Butte after Elks convention, to Yellowstone en route East. Frank Farrar of the Montana Record staff is visiting Denver Los Angeles before returning to Helena Newsroom.
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M. M. Wedeking
Butte
Joseph C. Smith
Deer Lodge
Finlen
Mary A. McLaughlin
Anaconda
Co. H. Alexander
Miss Alexander
H. A. Lathrop
E. L. Reese
Adam Paulies
Marshfield
Wis
Thornton
Yellowstone Park
Harry Heimerdinger
New York
Chicago
A. E. McCausland
Charlottsville
N. C
E. W. Pollvoght
Wilmington
Salt Lake City
Frank Farrar
The
Montana Record
Helena
Denver
Los Angeles
Record
Thrashing Under Way in Winter Wheat Yields
In Bozeman on August 24 thrashing is active along Rees Creek with eight machines. Farmers report yields far above expectations with 55 bushels per acre vs 35 expected in one case and hourly wheat output from 800 to 400 bushels. Rain at optimal times and cool early summer boosted production, signaling a possible regional record in Montana.
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Bozeman
Rees Creek
Montana
Northern Pacific Raises Telegraph Operators Pay
Four hundred telegraph operators, half the Northern Pacific force, will receive higher wages starting September 1. The company ordered minimum salaries boosted by 2.50 to 10 dollars per month, adding about 25 000 dollars to payroll system wide. Superintendent O C Green said the move was voluntary and made without employee agitation.
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St. Paul, Minn
Northern Pacific
Ao. C. Green
Telegraph
Alive Valentine Gonsier Survives Fire Belief
Great Falls August 4 The fire that destroyed John Gonsier’s store and home led to the belief that young Valentine perished in the blaze. The child was found alive at a neighboring ranch after being thought dead, shocking the family and neighbors who heard death shrieks above the flames.
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Standard
Great Falls
John Gonster
Valentine Gonsier
Valentine
Rescue on the Mountain Edge in Tennessee Tragedy
At Forest Point Monteagle August 24 Miss Vinnie Tucker of Decherd fell from a cliff during a mountain trip. Sidney Cowan of Nashville sprang to her rescue, caught her but she fell, and both slid 35 to 40 feet to an incline. Cowan was left conscious, clinging to a bush, while Tucker lay unconscious and bleeding three feet from a 300 foot chasm.
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Monteagle
Tenn
Forest Point
Vinnie Tucker
Sidney Cowan
Nashville
Cowan
Tucker
MacArthur to Lead Army Maneuvers Preparations at Long Island Sound
Major General MacArthur arrives in New London to direct fort preparations for upcoming army games with the navy. He is joined by General Randolph chief artillery General Gillespie engineer corps and General Greely chief signal officer to oversee eastern entrance fortifications.
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New London
Conn
MacArthur
Navy
Long Island Sound
Randolph
Gillespie
Engineer Corps
Greely
Pot Hunters at Work in Bozeman County
Reported pot hunters in parts of the county shoot chickens or grouse, but most valley residents obey the game law, hunting for sport rather than killing for reckless thrill, allowing others to enjoy the outdoors.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Missionary Johnson Resigns to Lead Northern Montana Parish
Rev J L Johnson Scandinavian Lutheran missionary for Northern Montana resigns and delivers farewell sermon at Belt. He plans to take a new pastorate in Anaconda Butte and Dillon. Successor Rev Peter Kelness to lead the Northern Montana field.
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Standard
Great Falls
J. L. Johnson
Montana
Belt
Anaconda
Butte
Dillon
Peter Kelness
Miners Weigh Resuming Work Across Chesapeake Region
Thurmond West Virginia August 24 strikers held meetings along the New and Kanawha river fields. No public statement on actions. Some operators favor resuming and by week’s end most Chesapeake and Ohio mines are expected to reopen.
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Thurmond
W. Va
New
Kanawha River
Chesapeake & Ohio Territory
Great Falls Hermanns Picnic Draws Large Crowd
The local Sons of Hermann held a park picnic at Great Falls today with about 500 attendees. The Black Eagle band provided music and Montana Central ran special trains. Two excursion steamers were busy from noon until after midnight. The event was widely considered a success.
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Standard
Great Falls
Sons of Hermann
Black Eagle Band
Montana Central
Tobacco Tongs Through English Smoking History
The article traces the evolution of tobacco tongs from Elizabethan England where smoking was fashionable. It notes materials and designs for gallants, merchants, and workers, the rise of cigarette tongs twenty years ago, and current versions for cigars and fireplace coals, including warship bronze pieces.
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Chicago
England
Antiquarians
Spain
Excellent table board in private family
Private family in Butte at 128 N Idaho hosts an excellent table board event. Details remain sparse with no further actions or participants named.
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Front St
Idaho
Butte
French manicure tips from Paris living woman
A Paris resident shares nail care methods for French manicures. She notes no cuticle knife or steel cleaner used, emphasizes orange wood sticks to push back cuticles and clean nails, lime juice for stain removal, and weekly maintenance with emery boards.
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Harper's Bazaar
Paris
Million for Bolonitas mines sale to Boston capitalists
A deal closed for the Bolonitas mines in Guanajuato Mexico at £1,000,000. Purchasers are Boston capitalists headed by a company capitalized at $5,000,000. The Aug. 24 report notes the buyers are primarily American investors.
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Monterey
Mexico
Guanajuato
Big Shipment of Cattle From Miles City and Fallon
Ninety cars of beef cattle will be shipped tomorrow from Miles City and nearby areas. Pierre Wibaux will ship 20 cars from Miles City, the Lake Tomb Cattle company 50 cars from Fallon, and the Consort company 20 cars from Fallon for the Chicago market.
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Standard
Miles City
Pierre Wibaux
Lake Tomb Cattle Company
Fallon
Chicago
Fracture Proved Fatal for Logger in Portland
Carl Schneider a Cathlamet Wash logger died in a Portland hospital after a tree fell near Cathlamet on Saturday. A log struck him on the forehead fracturing the skull as branches toppled toward him.
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Portland
Ore
Carl Schneider
Cathlamet
Wash
Schneider
Tramer seeks pardon from Wyoming prison term
In Sheridan Wyoming on August 24 Lewis S Tramer serving 20 years for the 1896 killing of Fred Stabler seeks a pardon. His mother and sister advocate for clemency and express confidence he will eventually be pardoned.
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The
Standard
Sheridan
Wyo
Lewis S. Tramer
Fred Stabler
Independent Labor Party Sets Sept 6 Convention
Helena officials say the independent labor party will skip primaries on Sept 4 and hold a convention on Sept 6. At that gathering a full county and legislative ticket will be placed in nomination.
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Standard
Helena
Independent Labor Party
The Wedding Gown Box Adopts Bride’s Preservation Style
The New York Journal notes a white enamel light wooden box for wedding gowns. It bears the bride’s initials in silver on the top and is lined with tufted white satin. A silver lock secures the box for safekeeping.
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New York Journal
Ashland mill workers resume work after strike
Huntington W Va August 24 600 Ashland mill employees who have been on strike for several months will return to work at midnight both sides having made concessions the announcement said
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Huntington
W. Va
Ashland
Bishop Duncan Preaches at Grand Street Church South
Bishop William W. Duncan of Spartanburg S C arrives in Helena to lead services at Grand Street Methodist Episcopal Church South during his Montana conference visit. The sermon draws notable attendance as part of the annual church tour.
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Standard
Helena
Grand Street Methodist Episcopal Church South
William W. Duncan
Spartanburg
8. C
Montana
Honest Defendant Faces Legal Fight Over Theft Claims
In the excerpt a defendant contemplates paying a lawyer with stolen funds to prove his dishonesty claim against him. The comment suggests a legal battle over truth and compensation, highlighting a case of alleged deceit and financial impropriety.
Estate of Charles T. W. Cress Administrator Notice
GEO. B. WINSTON administrator of the estate of Charles T. W. Cress deceased announces a court dated August 4 1902 at Anaconda Montana.
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William H. Conley
East Commercial Avenue
Anaconda
Mont
Deer Lodge
State of
Montana
James Quane
Charles T. W. Cress
Geo. B. Winston
For Rent Notices From Butte Listings
Several Butte rental offerings show a modern five room flat in a stylish residence area with furnace heat and hot and cold water at 118 Excelsior. Also available are two large office rooms on ground floor in a Davenport & Kim building at 21 W Granite and a four room modern flat with range listed at 534 W Granite for 20 dollars.
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T. W. Hayes
W. Sixthat
Anaconda
Olly
Granite St
Butte
Excelsior
Davenport & Kimball
Granite
French expert cleaner in Butte opens new shop
L Dube, a French cleaning expert, announces new shop in Butte at 6 West Galena or nearby area. Parisian Dye House offers dyeing and cleaning with stated satisfaction guarantee. Local contact listed as M Polen.
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L. Dube
Ig West
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