Whitecappers In Rock Creek Tragedy Ends In Death
John Reit known as Jack the Ripper shot and killed George Frederick and wounded Jacob Strange during a clash at Reit’s Rock Creek farm. Deputy Slater and County Attorney Sheldon investigated with inquest set. Reit claimed self defense while Frank Smith represents him.
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Great Falls
Lewistown
Rock Ford
Rock Creek
Slater
Sheldon
John Reit
Jack the Ripper
Georgeredericks
Jacob Strange
Menamed
Jack
Reit
Asault
Fredericke
Steanze
Relt
Frank Smith
Csarge
Rei
Montana
Missing Girls Found After Hillside Elopement Pursuit
Bozeman August 26 lost girls Annie Coale and Lula Baker were found in the hills north of Chestnut accompanied by two boys who fled to the hills. Authorities and posses followed, the girls were brought home, the boys’ identities not yet confirmed.
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Standard
Bozeman
Annie Coale
Lula Baker
Chestnut
Hey
Gliff Flowler
Roberta
Polie
Nan Reynolds
J. D. Bar
Livingston
Fort Ellis
Eir Farms
Presbyterian Aday School
The
Baptist
Ted
Railroad survey spurs speculation of Big Timber to Cooke City line
Big Timber residents report civil engineers and surveyors in town fueling talk of a possible railroad from Big Timber to Cooke City. The proposed route would run along the Boulder river to Independence then down Slough and Abundance creeks to the New World Mining district and Cooke City with favorable grades and timber for construction. Proponents cite abundant power along the Boulder and Natural Bridge sites and rich mineral districts that could sustain a smelting plant and revenue for years.
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Big Timber
Cooke City
Boulder River
Independence
Slough Creek
Abundance Creek
New World Mining District
Heyer
Natural Bridge
New World
Boulder
East Helena
Butte
Yellowstone
Cooke
Bridger
Cinnabar
Death of former Ohio Governor George Hoadley at 76
Ex governor George Hoadley of Ohio died in Rochester New York at age 76 after a illness. He once partnered with Salmon P. Chase and served as Ohio governor after defeating a rival in 1883. He later moved to New York City and practiced law. His remains will be taken to Cincinnati for interment.
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Rochester
N. Y
The
Democrat and Chronicle
Atkins
George Adley
Ohio
Watkins
Cincinnati
Orn
New Haven
Conn
George Hoadley
Salmon P. Chase
Lincoln’s Cabin
Fed- 1 Supreme Bench
Aker
Hoadley
New York
Dock workers resume strike, return to work in Avana
Avana workers on strike since August includes dock laborers and others who resumed work today as tensions ease and operations restart after the stoppage.
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Avana
Trains Delayed by Washouts Westbound on NP
Special Dispatch reports Northern Pacific westbound trains delayed five days due to washouts east of Glendive from heavy rains. Last night’s train due at 1 45 a m arrived at 8 p m and No 1 north coast limited due at 10 25 m forenoon came in shortly after.
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Billings
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
Glendive
Ranch man gored by bees seeks medical aid after stings
Jesse Marsh of Canyon Creek ten miles west of Billings arrived in town for treatment after four bee stings. A noted bee fancier, he described losing his rabbit's foot as the swarm attacked yesterday. His eyes were swollen shut and his dog tried to assist.
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Standard
Billings
Jesse Marsh
Canyon Creek
Marsh
Mr. Marsh
Rice crop prospects grim as Japan endures extreme weather
Yokohama reports a bleak outlook for the rice harvest due to heat waves heavy rain and July typhoons. Flooding damaged embankments and villages while officials note possible reliance on imports though some districts may still yield. Meanwhile Korea enjoys abundant barley and rice as surplus circulates money.
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Yokohama
Victoria
B. C
Japan
Korea
Vandals Loot Copper Box From Masonic Temple Cornerstone
In Pocatello Idaho on Aug 26 thieves broke into the newly laid Masonic temple cornerstone and carried off a copper box with lodge member list newspaper copies coins and small mementos. The loss is trifling as contents can be duplicated.
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Standard
Pocatello
Idaho
Masonic Lodge
Funeral of Frank Johnson in Livingston
The funeral for Frank Johnson who died at the Missoula hospital Saturday was held yesterday afternoon in Livingston. Johnson, a car repairer in the Northern Pacific shops for five years, was about 38 and leaves a wife and four children. Shop boys placed a floral wreath on the casket.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Frank Johnson
Missoula Hospital
Johnson
Northern Pacific
Ex-Senator Reagan Very Ill in Texas
Palestine Texas Aug 28 The condition of former Senator John A Reagan who fell ill on Monday shows no improvement and is announced to be very sick again amid concerns for his health.
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Rock Creek
Palestine
Tex
John A. Reagan
Helena Highwayman Edward Smith Identified by Detective Murphy
Helena police trace and identify Edward Smith as the city’s bold highwayman. He admitted some details, claimed intoxication, and is jailed in Deer Lodge County. The Aug 3 streetcar robbery yielded about $40 in cash and two watches from 24 victims. Continued on Page Five.
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Jerry Murphy
Butte
Ed Smith
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Helena
Edward Smith
East Helena
Smith
Tholeuth
Conley
Trades and Labor Council Rejects Bind of Socialist Resolution
Montana Trades and Labor council debates socialism policy and denounces binding action. A rider preserves member autonomy while urging a clear policy aligned with Denver conventions. The narrow 66 to 64 vote amended the measure to avoid forcing political alignment on unions.
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Socialist Party
Trades and Labor Council of
Denver
Howard Smith
Helena Typographical Union
Montana Trades and Labor Council
Calderhead
Fereguson
Welch
Ben Wilson
Abigail Loghlin
Trades and Labor Council
Helena
Ives
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Fergus County
Kather
Arrys
Presen
Ce of Civil Engineers
Ormer
Havana
Grand Lodge
E. Packard
ROYAL
Montana Lodge
Good Templars of
Montana Grand Lodge of the Order
Grand Assembly Hall
Templar
Passmore
the Order
W. C. Dutton
City
Butte City
E. O. Packard
Kenneth Campbell
Charles S. Passmore
Blair Passmore
Missoula Lodge
John Nottingham
Amanda Emilia Souness
Avery
Leta May
Mabel McCane
Floyd Hardenberg
L. Beeman
Will Dickenson
Bert Walling
Yar Peace
E. A. Westby
Lynn Ambrose
C. E. Boren
Stevensville
Jane Hall
Lulu Thompson
Pearle Douglas
George A. Douglas, Jr
George Cowan, Jr
Earl Sherman
Claude Tuttle
P. B. Mills
Will Willson
G. A. Douglas, Jr
Eva Donaho
John Douglas
Free Silver Lodge
Jefferson City
Chris Nelson
Mary
Dollie Hall
JL. C. Moulton
Nellie Moulton
Aslek Sheets
Walkerville
Essie Steiner
Carrie Thomas
Lawrence
Hamilton
Eva Polkinghorne
Bertie Curtis
Belle Morris
Price
Charles Price
F. W. Davis
Harry Tyack
Leonard Lodge
Meaderville
Florence Hicks
James Dobbs
William Rundle
Flint Creek Lodge
New Chicago
A. P. Smith
William Fabris
Leona Dingwall
Bertha Featherman
Annie McPhail
Fanny Featherman
Mary Magee
James Dingwall
Herbert Smith
Purity Lodge
No. 10
Philipsburg
W. M. Sorring
Clara McDonald
Hope Lodge
J. BE. Astle
Lola Robinson
W. T. Douglas
Mary Astle
Kirtland Douglas
A. Johnson
Reagan Very III
W.dbennett
Deer Lodge County
Detective Murphy
Trades and Labon Council
Socialit Party
Farth
Ernoon
Dinstinet
Deaves
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