Special train to state convention departs Silver Bow
A special for the Democratic state convention leaves Silver Bow with delegates from Powell Deer Lodge Madison and other counties. It will pick up Lewis and Clark and Boulder travelers and arrive in Great Falls today. Baggage car carries sandwiches water and other items as Walter Caithy travels aboard.
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Tenue
Powell
Deer Lodge
Madison
Kvayertend
Boulder
Lewis and Clark
Molena
Lolelack
Silver Bow
Biel
Walter Caithy
Merchants Award Prizes in Blind Miners Drill Match
Merchants of Bulte announce prizes for the annual arutling match between Davey and Rodda the blind miners. List includes J R Wharton 60 dollars cash Hennessy poanpony one suit of clothes 5 MT Connell merchandise Ulothery one suit of clothes Latey Bros 150 pounds Lutaun tour Qhaner Baoe company one shoes Brownfield Canty Carper company quievehandise 197 Symons one pair Wiens shoes
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Davey
Rodda
Bulte
J. R. Wharton
Hennessy Poanpony
MT Connell Company
Catholics Observe Labor Day Service At St Patrick’s
Bishop John Carvel designates St Patrick’s Church for Labor Day observance with preacher John Sehremis af Loleda from Mele. Circular to clergy outlines the Sunday service marking the Catholic church’s Labor Day activities.
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Ishop John Sehremis
Loleda
John Carvel
Mele
St. Patrick's Church
Rroll
Mic
St. Patrick’s Dhurch
Hop
Vancouver to Cleanse Disorderly Houses Closed
Vancouver city officials plan the total abolition of disorderly houses in the segregated area. Police commissioners, via Maya Findlay, instructed Chief Chambenain to begin closing them at a special meeting. District Commissioner Leek blamed the Gol Government league and Ministerial association for promoting a wide-open city.
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Vancouver
British Calumbia
Maya Findlay
Chambenain
Betn
Leek
Gol Government League
Ministerial Association
Arbitration Over War Advocated by Canadian Leader
At a Chateau Laurier luncheon Sir Wilfrid Laurier urged that arbitration is preferable to war, noting Canada and the United States have settled differences without arms. He cautioned against armament runs in Europe and urged focus on canals railways and public works, hoping Britain and Canada can resolve the Panama Canal dispute.
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Ottawa
Omtario
Aus
Dominion
Just Hight
Chateau Laurier
Wilfrid Lary
Canada
Gol
Europe
Dagland Uyey
Panama Canal
Notice to Drillers Before Labor Day Drill Contest
Notice to drillers requires entrants to list names with fees by 7 p.m. Friday August 29. Dennis Murphy of Tutte Miners Union James y naneral secretary of Butte union and F trance fee details listed. Heavyweight $15 entrance, lightweight $10, light weight limit 180 pounds. Weights checked before going on the rock. CHOINIERE Mhalimean F A BIGELOW retary Labor Day Committee
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Dennis Murphy
Tutte Miners’ Union
James ©Y
Naneral
Butte 3
Golng
Choiniere
Mhalimean
F. A. Bigelow
Retary
Labor Day
Britain to Seek Arbitration If Panama Bill Fails
Washington reports indicate Great Britain will appeal to the Hague if no satisfactory agreement is reached on the canal bill. A note to the State Department says Britain intends arbitration, reflecting its stance on the Panama issue and shipphog concerns.
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Washington
la A. Miloti
Imtess
Britain
Hague
Nate Witt
Ted Toda
Gr Sb Hrlinin Wajk
Congress
Asuutl
Finess
Panama
Great Hyitain
Sre
Progressive Call Meeting Tonight at McGregor's Hall
Notice from Silver Bow County Progressive club calling a meeting at McGregor's hall corner of Mercury and Montana streets Rude Mont on Friday August 25 at 8 PM to elect 10 delegates and 10 alternates to the Progressive state convention in Helena Sept 5 and transact other business. Signed by J E Warels president and I Moyle secretary.
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Montana
Mercurry
Dilver Bow County
Helena
J. E. Warels
Dul Bi
I. Moyle
Progressive Party
MecGregor's
Mercury and
Montana Streets
Rulte
Mont
Prireday
Maeting
Silver Bow County
Bank rate to rise to four percent tomorrow
An obscure dated report notes a planned bank rate increase to four percent, signaling higher borrowing costs as the Hank of England tightens policy amid private sector price pressures. The item cites the anticipated move set for tomorrow and mentions inflationary concerns.
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Toniun
England
Inquiry into expenses marks governor campaign pollution
The governor faced questions about campaign funding amid inquiries into expense recording. He claimed minimal funds and oversight over his committee, noting Princeton graduates funded most expenditures through press distribution rather than direct paper patronage. He denied personally soliciting or receiving outside contributions, saying Mr. McCoombs handled such matters and no one asked Mr. Ryan for funds.
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Phot
Dave Aly
Woodrow Witran
Tagaea
Amon
The
Princeton
Ryan
McCoombs
Mr. Ryan
Seek Change In Law To Stop Opium Smuggling
San Francisco August 28 The law that makes the captain of a vessel liable to a fine when contraband goods are found on board will be amended when Congress meets in December to make the vessel liable for any penalty. The change follows a long fight against opium traffic by federal authorities. United States Commissioner Ham Wright of One department of state informed United States Attorney John J. McNab that the proposed change is under consideration. Wright, American delegate to the international commission, helped frame the new law.
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San Francisco
Congress
United States
Ham
Item Wright
Department of State
John J. McNab
Comissiover
Wright
International Cohony Commission
Chinese street noises described in a Peking letter
A letter from Peking recounts the lively streets of Chinese cities with endless chatter. Vendors use noise making tools to signal trades while wedding and funeral celebrations fill the air, the watchman tolling hours with a hollow drum across the night city.
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Haywood ‘Broun
China
Joca Calor
Liebler
Falk
Newark
Peking
Broun
Win
Mike Weesickrosm
Habel
Nalse
Pilunk
Chinese gambling lore and street life described
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century account depicts Chinese gambling culture and daily street life. It notes polished manners among the Chinese, public greetings, and a mix of gambling forms including poker among upper-class players. The writer observes rickshaw coolies and vendors, with scenes of appetite and fortune tied to street games and chance days.
Labor Day Hobo Picnic Aims to Aid Men at Riverside Camp
In Chicago on Labor Day five hundred m en who know each other plan a hobo picnic at Riverside Camp grounds. The Bibie Rescue mission sponsors the outing to give the men a day of leisure and hope. Jon Stuart, superintendent, will arrange transport with local business trucks to bring attendees to the event and hear speakers on rebuilding self confidence and getting back on their feet.
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Chicago
Riverside Camp Grounds
Bibie
Reseus Walssion
Jon Stuart
Haseen
Strikebreakers Storm Police Headquarters During Freight Docks Strike
Striking workers overwhelmed police at the freight docks headquarters demanding shelter. They claimed they were paid and not transported to their home cities. Order was restored as soldiers were summoned. About two hundred strikebreakers were fatally halted outside the HQ, with the rest quartered in a downtown park for the night.
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Taltale
Svere
American cardinal in Rowe and Rome rumor mill
A garbled dispatch reports a new American cardinal linked to Rome and Spain, with mentions of a potential appointment and connections to Mexican and San Francisco figures. It also references the late aviator Eugene Ely’s widow and a hotel manager in Faenno, Cal.
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Ial
Terenal
Prodales
Prince
Spain
Rome
Tiler
Lenthal Aanetica
Mexico
Ee Varia
San Francisco
Mabel Ely
Eugene Ely
Macon
Philip Crees
Faenno
Cal
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