Butte Speech Urges End to Saloon Traffic
Capt. W. Dutton lectured at the First Presbyterian church on temperance arguing saloons fuel drunkenness and unemployment. He noted Good Templars expansion, urged full-time church effort, and cited licensed saloons as a factory producing tomorrow’s drunks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Capt. W. ©. Dutton
Mqnor
Captain Dutton
Butte
Montana
Independent Order of Good Templars
Dutton
Grand Lodge of the Good Templars
Presbyterian Church
Grand Lodge
United States
Temperance Organization
Order of Good Templars
Sweden
Norway
Hunting trip essentials and gear tips
The note advises taking all required items before a long hunting trip. It warns that being a hundred miles from civilization means a broken gun or empty ammunition could delay repairs. It recommends stocking up on the best gear and extra ammunition beforehand.
Winchester Ammunition Facts From Last June
The note states ammunition was made for us by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co last June and that every case bears its date. It adds powder must be fresh to achieve the best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester Repeating Arms Co
Latest hammerless shotguns offered at factory prices
The Parker Hammerless and L. A. Smith Hammerless shotguns are advertised as equal to the Ithaca Hammerless for 55 dollars, with a 25 dollar model and hammer shotguns ranging from 10 to 25 dollars. Marlin repeating shotguns are carried in three grades alongside rifles from Savage, Mannlicher, Marlin, Mauser, and Colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Ithaca
Savage
Local Camping Outfitters Promote Wide Stock and Low Prices
A regional camping goods supplier advertises a large selection of Dutch ovens camping utensils and related gear with broad inventory and competitive prices.
Dover Man Compelled To Abandon Swim Attempt
Dover England Aug 25 Holbein narrowly escaped drowning after swimming from Cape Gris-Nez toward Dover for 12 hours 46 minutes covering an estimated 26 miles. He collapsed four miles from Dover and was rescued to hospital in a semi conscious state with damaged eyesight. He intends to try again next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
England
Holbein
Webb
Calais
Cape Gris-Nez
Boulogne-sur-Mer
Cape Gris- Nez
McNally Plans Boston to New York Swim in 30 Days
Peter McNally will attempt a coast to coast swim from Boston to New York starting next Sunday, aiming to cover the 30 day distance within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New York
Peter McNally
Robbery and Murder in a Tacoma Saloon
Tacoma Aug 25 two masked men held up the Elk saloon on South C street wounding Edward Plankachen and fatally wounding J Kempin after looting the till. Proprietor Hermsen described the melee as bold and hurried with the robbers fleeing into the night. Police had no leads and no arrests as investigators pursued the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
No. 1
South C Street
Hermsen
Edward Plankachen
J. Kermpin
Kempin
Ben Johnson
Empelorer
C Street
H. J. Hermsen
Plankachen
Kemepin
Johnson
Alleged Swindler Indicted In Boston Case
A special grand jury in Meveland has indicted W. G. Marshall of Boston for selling and dispersing bogus stock in a deal with W. B. White, general manager of the American Cycle company and son of ex-Congressman W. J. White. White allegedly received bogus stock in a St. Louis lead company in exchange for a tally-ho, a $2,000 horse and four notes of $2,000 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meveland
W. G. Marshall
Boston
W. B. White
American Cycle Company
W. J. White
White
St. Louis
Boy Missing in Butte Mountains Feared Fallen in Shaft
An 11 year old boy George Johnson, son of a miner near Burlington, Butte, vanished after dark while seeking the family cow. Searchers across Brown's gulch and nearby hills scoured the area but found no trace, raising fear he fell down an abandoned mine shaft. Authorities warn of shafts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown's Gulch
George Johnson
Burlington
Butte
Shooting Affray Reported at California Saloon
Early morning brawl at People's California saloon on Main and Copper streets left miner Frank McBride with a flesh wound in the left thigh. Doe McFadden was arrested by an under sheriff and held to answer for McBride's injuries. McBride says he insulted party members and McFadden shot, the bullet grazing the thigh. McBride was taken to St James hospital and rested easily.
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People’s
California
Main
Copper
Frank McBride
Fadden
McBride
McFadden
St. James’ Hospital
No Change at San Francisco in Sixth Week of Strike
San Francisco enters the sixth week with both sides firm and arbitration attempts failing. The City Front Federation plans a Labor Day parade after a brief meeting. Waterfront activity continues with the Santa Rosa, Pomona, Gipsy, City of Puebla sailing, and the Tasmania unloading a wheat cargo as the first grain ship since July 24, amid scattered non fatal assaults on nonunion workers and seafarers.
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San Francisco
City Front Federation
Santa Rosa
Pomona
Gipsy
City
Puebla
Tasmania
Joseph Bennett
Lawrence Thomas
Pacific Mardock
E. Nantiez
Peru
Passenger Train Meets Landslide Near Tusler
Part of train No. 3 on the Northern Pacific was ditched two miles east of Tusler after running into a landslide in a cut. The engine tender express baggage and mail cars were thrown off and upset. No injuries or serious damage aside from the express car. Service disruption expected for 10 to 12 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles City
Northern Pacific
Tusler
Victim Albert Valencourte Recovered After Crib No 1 Disaster
Divers recovered the body of Albert Valencourte from an air shaft eighty feet below the crib after the disaster in Cleveland on August 25. The victim was one of several reported missing or dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Albert Valencourte
Theody
Bodies Believed Buried in Mud After Tragedy
Report states the bodies of four other victims are believed to be buried under 30 feet of mud. Details focus on the search area and the hazardous conditions delaying recovery efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Great Northwest
Wéath
PLAN OF THE FAIR AT Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Director of Works Taylor said ground plans for the exposition are nearly finished and will be submitted for approval. Each committee member will design a principal building and construction will start promptly. He pledged the plan is novel and will offer visitors features never seen before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Taylor
Executive Committee
How Turkey Backed Down in Quays Dispute
Constantinople August 25. French ambassador M Constans warned he would depart if claims remained unsettled. Tewfik Pasha informed him the Porte abandoned buying the quays as a bad Turkey venture and unlikely Paris loan uptake. Constans granted until Monday to issue a trade grant with full rights and indemnity for two years.
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Constantinople
M. Constans
Porte
Tewfik Pasha
Turkey
Paris
Quays Company
Philippine Society to Meet at Pan-American Expo
Buffalo N Y Aug 25 The Philippine society opens sessions at Pan-American exposition with General Miles likely to speak in response to Director General Buchanan. A reception for Miles and other officers is planned. Cuba day follows with Senor Estrada the lead speaker. Attendance this week surpasses all prior weeks by 11000.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Philippine Society
General Miles
Buchanan
Cuba
Senor Estrada
Humble Sons of Hermann Hold Helena Picnic at Central Park
Special Dispatch reports a large turnout for the Sons of Hermann picnic in Helena at Central park with about 1,500 attendees. A Butte train brought around two people while Missoula and other points sent special trains and reduced rates. The afternoon featured a Butterlee club performance, dancing and amusements after a street parade. The favorable weather aided the event as trains returned at night.
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Standard
Helena
Sons of
Hermann
Central Park
Butte
Missoula
Butterlee Club
Erie Nears Takeover of C H and O Railway
The Sentinel reports railroad officials claim the Erie system has finally taken over the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railroad after weeks of negotiations. A formal announcement is expected soon with steps likely in New York to complete the transfer. There is speculation that president Woodford of the Indiana Decatur and Western may hand over that road to the Erie group as part of the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
the Sentinel
Erie System
Cinccinnati, Hamilton & Dayton
New York
Woodford
Indiana
Decatur & Western
Erie
Cincinnati
Hamilton & Dayton
South American gold ore shipment reaches Omaha plant
Omaha sees a first Chilean gold ore shipment for the American Smelting and Refining Company’s plant. Described as very rich, the experiment could lead to larger future consignments if successful. Entry port is Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
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Omaha
Neb
American Smelting and Refining Company
Chile
Perth Amboy
N. J
Alleged Murderer Caught Near Devil's Tower
W. H. Ward, charged with the murder of the Shepherd brothers at Pluma, was captured near Devil's Tower across the Wyoring line. He agrees to return without requisition papers and will face trial for the murder of three men.
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Deadwood
W. H. Ward
Shepherd Brothers
Pluma
Devil's Tower
Wyoring
Ward
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Butte News
The
Good Templar
Sporting Goods
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Butte, Mont
Sultan
Sons of Hermann
Milwaukee
B. Gallick
Rockies
Associated Press
Anaconda
Sunday Standard
George Ade
State
Anaconda Standard
Great Falls
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