Butte Opera House to be Auctioned by Court Receiver
Judge Knowles enlarges Receiver Sanders authority over the Grand Opera House in Butte and may lease it to the highest bidder. Several bidders including McFarland and Cornelius consider terms, with McFarland already paying 600 dollars monthly. The court may set bonds to protect owner’s furnishings and determine lease duration during ongoing litigation.
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Helena
Knowles
Sanders
Grand Opera House
Butte
W. A. Clark, Jr
Bender
Grand Opera House Company
J. J. McHatton
J. A. Murray
L. P. Sanders
Ben Cornelius
Butte Briefs From Doctors Convention Visitor List
Helena architect Charles Haire and officials from Townsend Missoula Dillon Bozeman Helena attend the doctors convention in Butte. Notables include Attorney General Nolan Dr Irvin Dr McCullough and Dr Chambliss with colleagues from Bozeman and Great Falls.
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Charles 8. Haire
Helena
Butte
Co. B. McCarthy
McDermott
W. Gillham
Townsend
Samuel Dinsmore
Missoula
FE. M. Wilson
Dillon
Don Johnson
Bozeman
B. Nolan
W. Dd. Randall
Great Falle
FE. A. Irvin
Boulder
Park lands withdrawn in Idaho to form national park
The general land office withdrew four townslips at Shoshonville Blue Lakes and Snake River region in Southern Idaho for a national park. The townships are townships 3 south and range 17 and 18 east in Lincoln and Cassia counties.
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Washington
Aug
General Land Office
Shoshonville
Blue Lakes
Snake River
Idaho
Lincoln
Cassia
Idaho Delegation Seeks Withdrawal of Two Townships
The Idaho delegation in congress requested withdrawal of two townships but the forest superintendent for Idaho urged that only four be withdrawn.
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Idaho
Congress
Two More Actions Filed Over Great Northern Wreck
Special Dispatch reports in Boulder that after the July 2 Great Northern derailment two new suits were filed in district court. J. Kelly seeks 15,000 for injuries plus 590 loss of earnings 200 medical costs 8.20 fare loss and 25 clothing damage and 15,009 for the death of his six year old son. May C. Kelly also sues for 15,000 for injuries plus 100 medical and clothing damages.
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Standard Boulder
Great Northern
J. Kelly
Butte
Helena
May C. Kelly
Democratic and Populist Conventions Fail To Nominate
Seattle August 20. Three conventions in turmoil fail to agree on a fusion ticket to oppose the Republicans. The conferees split over governor Rogers and the party name, with Democrats and populists wary of Rogers while silver Republicans back him. Delegates will reconvene at 0 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Seattle
Wash
Rogers
People's Party
Voorhees
Spokane
Althugh Fawcett
Pierce County
State Central Committee
Deed Transfers Elkhorn Mining Property to Kikheorn Silver
Georg H. Pratt and wife and J. W Leonemaid and wife transfer Elkhorn mining property to Kikheorn Silver Mining company for $20,000 or 20,000 shares of stock. Property includes quartz claims mill buildings town lots water rights and ditches. New company capitalized at 100,000 with plans to begin work in Elkhorn and access upper levels and abandoned taillage.
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Standard
Boulder
Bern
Georg H. Pratt
J. W Leonemaid
Helena
Kikheorn Sliver Mining Company
Kikhbern
New
Mikhorn Mining Companys, Limited
London
Elkhorn
Slene
Population growth in U S cities shows healthy rise
Washington reports census figures indicating a healthy population increase over the past year. Cincinnati up 9.77 percent, Toledo 61.8, with Toledo, Indianapolis and Chicago among the fastest growers. few counts deemed imperfect compared with prior censuses.
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Washington
United States
Cineinnati
Toledo
Tolulo
Indianapolis
Chicago
Population of San Francisco in Twelfth Census
Washington reports the official twelfth census counts for San Francisco. The city’s total population is 298,997, up 43,785 or 14.64 percent since 1890. From 1880 to 1890 the city rose 65,038 or 27.80 percent, reaching 225,959 in 1880.
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Washington
San Francisco
Psoo
Boston Census Rise to 560,892 Population
The census bureau reports Boston's population at 560,892, up from 448,477 in 1890. The increase is 112,415 people, a gain of 25.07 percent.
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Washington
Augus
Boston
Mass
Census Bureau
Frankfort Adopts Call for Extra Session on Election Law
An extra session of the Kentucky legislature convened at noon in Frankfort on August 2 called by Governor Beckham. His message urged passage of a new election law acceptable to the people, many of whom are shown as dissatisfied with the current law.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Washington
Epital
Secretary of the Treasury
Legation
Fort Davis Named for Jefferson Columbus Davis
In Washington this August the new military post at Nome river mouth Alaska was named Fort Davis in honor of the late Jefferson Columbus Davis colonel of the 28d Infantry who commanded the first troops stationed in Alaska.
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Washington
Nome River
Alaska
Fort
Davis
Jefferson Columbus Davis
Fires Aboard Sea Cargo Ship Survives Inferno Tale
A veteran captain recalls a harrowing near miss when cotton caught fire in the hold during a northbound voyage to New York. He kept passengers calm, fought the blaze with controlled steam, and steered through fog to quarantine before aiding evacuation. He notes a need for dry powder fire suppression to prevent similar disasters.
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New York Tribune
Tribune
South Atlantic
Knights of the
Pen
Hatteras
Neptune
New York
Harbor Fire Service
Gulf Stream
Gulf
Jersey
Tuel
David Jones
Carea
Ward Line
Quelcber Steamship Company
Kilfyre Equipment and Fire Risks on Steam Vessels
The text notes that Kilfyre dry powder is well supplied and emphasizes that fires on ships can start not only by holds but also by galley fires, smoker carelessness in berths and cabins, or faulty electric wiring in modern steam craft. It stresses comprehensive fire readiness aboard.
Serious Mine Fire Destroys Wel don Buildings in Leadville
August 28 report details a major blaze at the Wel don mine east of Leadville destroying buildings and machinery. The engineer perished from burns, miners rescued others from below, and nearby homes were damaged. loss about 60 000 dollars.
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Leadville
Colo
Weldon
Fire destroys livery stable. 24 horses perish in Blackfoot
A devastating blaze in Dolph Johnson's livery stable in Blackfoot Idaho today destroyed about half a block of buildings before firefighters gained control. Twenty four horses perished and losses exceed ten thousand dollars amid an inadequate water supply hindering the effort. With little insurance.
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Blackfoot
Idaho
Dolph
Johnson
Maher Choynski bout canceled by Choynski illness
New York August 28 reports Choynski sick with stomach trouble forcing the cancelation of the Maher Choynski fight at the Broadway Athletic Club. Spectators received refunds as Choynski cannot fight before Horton law expiration. Chicago August 28 lists congress nominations across districts including Morgan Mahon Partlow Vollmer Speers in various states.
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New York
Peter Maher
Joe Chovneat
Broadway Athletic Club
Choynski
Chovoski
Maher
Chicago
Wisconsin
E N. FE. Morgan
Pennsylvania
Thaddeus M. Mahon
FP. A. Partlow
Henry Vollmer
Alabama
N. RB. Speers
California Fighter Knocks Out Everett in Ninth Round
Fred Russell of California KOed Pete Everett of Colorado in the ninth round at Cripple Creek Colorado as crowds witnessed the boxing bout on August 28.
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Cripple Creek
Coo
Fred Russell
California
Pete Everett
Colorado
Kansas City Police Consider Shirt Waist Uniform
A Kansas City police crew led by Patrolman Phil Kirk aims to replace coats with shirt waists for officers. Kirk’s group seeks board approval, arguing lighter attire eases duty, with plans to tailor pockets and badge placement for on duty and off duty wear.
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Kansas City
Phil Kirk
Don Condon
Hugh Doherty
John Pendergast
Sam_ Nichols
Kirk
Board of Police Commissioners
Sam Nichols
Joe Heyden
Mike McHale
Bob” Gregory
James A. Teed
Hugh Ward
Police Board
Kirk Saye
Born in Philadelphia Shirt Waist Story Sparks Dining Debate
A reporter and a woman in a shirt waist test dining etiquette in Philadelphia to trace the shirt waist origin. Waiters at some restaurants refuse service to men without coats while others accept, arguing the fashion will spread when widely recognized. The piece cites mixed reactions and mentions society magazine blurbs on weddings.
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Philadelphia
Elegance in Bathrooms and Chicago's Luxurious Pools
The Chicago Chronicle surveys bathroom trends from public baths to private home installations. It notes costs from 150 to 7 000 dollars, pools in cellars, marble finishes, cathedral windows, and the fad of marble tubs, with modern mansions increasingly outfitting full bath suites and dressing rooms.
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Chicago Chronicle
India
Greece
Rome
Uyron
Chicago
Diplomats免税与警察冲突史简述
文章回顾外交官在华盛顿的特权与免税待遇扩展对支票印花税的豁免。叙述早年一些南美驻华代表在酒后与警察冲突，警方以暴力回应引发连锁道歉。此后外交部与警察局、国务院介入以遏制乱象。
Cables and Their Rates Across the Atlantic
The article notes 18 cable lines operating across the Atlantic while rates stay fixed at 23 cents per word for commercial messages and 10 cents per word for press dispatches, a policy lasting for more than two decades.
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Atlantic
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Butte Briefs
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Weert
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C. M. Chambliss
H. L. Bielle
Neihart
B.C. Brooke
H. W. Foster
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Hutte
National Park
Leys Jeweler and Optician
Owsley Block
Washington State
Hig Mining
Pierre
San Franecisco
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Donse Fors
Weldon Shaft
Gomber
Ogden
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Utah & Ogden Lumber Company
Maher Fichtef
Everett
Vahappy
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Indianapolis Journal
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