Train Tornado Tragedy Near Meriden Wreck Kills Two
A westbound Chicago & Northwestern train was struck by a tornado near MeridenMinnesota tonight. Two were killed and more than twenty injured as cars were hurled 18 feet down the embankment and set ablaze. Names include Delmar Peterson and Eva Richardson with several others injured. Waseca physicians transported the dead and injured.
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Waseca, Minn
Delmar Peterson
Waseca
Minn
Anna Buckford
Albert Lea
Eva Richardson
New Ulm
A. C. McConnell
Brookings
T. N. Knavold
Congress
R. H. Wilde
Milwaukee
Miss E. ©. Hilmar
John Rosenau
Meriden
Owatonna
Arbitration Talks Chase Hope of Operator Consent
Report notes ongoing arbitration discussions aiming to secure consent from operators for TT. Sparks cautious optimism that negotiations may yield an agreement, though no binding terms have been announced.
Mitchell to Meet Quay and Penrose in Atlantic City
In Wilkes Barre reports say President Mitchell plans a morning conference with Senators Quay and Penrose at the St Charles hotel Atlantic City to discuss the anthracite strike. The talks follow a telephone conversation between Mitchell and Quay and aim to influence arbitration prospects amid ongoing railroad and coal disputes.
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Mitchell
United States
Quay
Penrose
St. Charles
Atlantic City
Fatal stage accident near Cazadero California
Richard on s stage traveling between Cazadero and north coast towns met a serious crash near Cazadero today. The rig overturned when frightened horses ran away one mile from Canberra. One man was killed and eight injured including two women and six men. driver Higgins was aboard. Names of the injured were not yet ascertained.
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Cazaderro
Cal
Richardon
Cazaerro
North Coast
Higgins
Canberra
Sleeping Car Derailment Delays Missoula Train
A Missoula dispatch reports a slight accident in the yards with a sleeper derailed after a rear-end collision with No. 5. Several passengers were aboard the coach but none seriously injured as trains ran about every forty-five minutes.
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Standard
Missoula
Montana State Officials Remit Quarterly Fees Totals
Helena August 30 state treasurer took quarterly remittances from officers. Figures list J. H. Daily dollar 480.50 as inspector, H. G. Ricketts 342.75 as clerk of the supreme court, J. H. Alderhead 4106.31 as auditor, and George M. Ys secretary of state 5711.35.
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Standard
Helena
Toy
J. H. Daily
H. G. Ricketts
Supreme Court
J. H.lderhead
George M.ys
Train Wreck Wipes Out Washout Near Fairchild Wis
In St Paul Aug 30 the Northwestern fast mail eastbound wrecked at Fairchild Wisconsin after hitting a washout. Engine and mail car left track. passenger coaches stayed on rails. Engineer and fireman killed. a mail clerk and brakeman injured. passenger injuries not reported.
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Mary Glasby
Kasson
Minn
St. Paul
Northwestern
Fairchild
Wis
Chicago
St. P Aul
Eau Claire
Forces Rush Reinforcements as Defenses Brace for Attack
At Newport Rhode Island on August 30 a defense army received heavy artillery from Boston, six batteries to Fort Adams and Fort Greble, along with 20 Rhode Island signal corps. The navy added the Massachusetts naval brigade aboard warships. General MacArthur visited forts aboard the Kanawha. Brig. Gen. Greely inspected signal arrangements and a third telegraph line linked stations from Fort Adams to eastern points. Kanawha returned at sunset as searchlight drills continued. Guards will be strengthened and signal stations fully manned for the expected attack after midnight.
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Newport
R. I
Army of Defense
Higginson
Massachusetts
Boston
Fort Redman
New Bedford
Fort Adams
Fort Greble
Rhode Island Signal Corps
Navy
Massachusetts Naval Brigade
MacArthur
Kanawha
War Department
Gloucester
Geneneral Greely
Price’s Neck
Rhode Island
General MacArthur
Convicts Sentenced in Pocatello District Court
The district court adjourned after a two weeks session. Nicola Chiavetta received seven years for assault with intent to commit murder. Wong Fun and Thomas Hall got three and one years for grand larceny respectively. James Howard also one year for grand larceny. James Ryan John Gallagher and John Murphy were sentenced to one year or less for burglary and related offenses with John Murphy getting nine months.
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Pocatello
Nicola Chiavetta
Wong Fun
Thomas Hall
James Howard
James Ryan
John Gallagher
John Murphy
Coal Operators Travel Through Huntington Heading West
Eight or ten prominent coal operators from the Flat Top fields, escorted by Mercer county sheriff, passed through Huntington, West Virginia, late this night en route.
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Huntington
W. Va
Flat Top Coal Fields
Mercer County
Miners Seek Governor Aid as Strife Spreads in West Virginia
Delegates head to Charleston to urge Governor White to deploy troops amid a miners strike. Several workers have been killed in the Norfolk and Western coal fields this week, and operators warn that further property destruction is imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
Reeves Arrives to Aid Montana Exhibit Plans for St Louis
Helena report says Charles M. Reeves secretary of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition committee arrived to confer with Governor Toole and Montana officials on plans for the state exhibit at St Louis. He has toured 37 states and will meet governors at Salt Lake Denver and Omaha before returning to St Louis. Reeves will speak at the mining congress in Butte and gather data on mineral displays amid competition from Nevada Colorado Utah Wyoming New Mexico and the Black Hills. He has long been with the general commission and brings 17 years of metropolitan newspaper experience.
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Standard
Helena
Charles M. Reeves
Toole
Montana Commission
Reeves
St. Louis
Salt Lake
Wells
Denver
Orman
Savage
Omaha
St. Loui S
Butte
Montana
Jeeves
Nevada
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
New Mexico
Black Hills
South Dakota
General Commission
Busy day for preachers at Butte Methodist conference
The Methodist Episcopal church South session at St Pauls in Butte opened with prayer led by Dr. W R Lambuth. Reports showed total year gifts of 4601.00, 1520 members, 20 Sunday schools, Epworth leagues up slightly, and Stevensville high school construction nearing completion.
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Board of Education
Stevensville High School
LD. B. Price
Stevensville
J. B. Arnold
A. A. Walker
Price
Hammond
Methodist Episcopal Church South
Governor Toole Proclaims Montana General Election Date
Special dispatch from Helena reports Governor Toole issuing a proclamation that a general election will be held in Montana on November 4. The document will be sent to every county board of commissioners statewide.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
Montana
Board of
Women Elect Officers In Montana Conference Session
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Montana conference elected officers for the coming year during its annual session at Mountain View Methodist church. President Mrs. D. B. Price of Helena led the meeting. reports showed growth and a total of 1002.71 dollars raised for church work. Nine active societies contribute dues. funds split between Nashville national and local projects.
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Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Montana
D. B. Price
Helena
Parnell
Williams
Bozeman
W. W. Walker
Big Timber
S. B. Tabor
E. 8. Johnson
Nashville
Tenn
Pioneer Matron Mrs A A Forbis Honored In City outing
84 year old pioneer of Montana Mrs A A Forbis received a special railway car ride and garden visit from street railway manager J R Wharton. She toured the city gardens with family and neighbors including John F Forbis and Mrs J R Russell along with several Russell and Forbis relatives.
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A. A. Forbis
John F. Forbis
James W. Forbis
J. R. Russell
J. R. Wharton
The
Street Railway Company
Forbis
Montana
Butte
Helena
M. B. Brownlee
Spokane
Marjorie
Jack
Robert Forbis
Leilah Russell
Rosa Russell
Theo Russell
Roy C. McKay
A. J. Huneke
John Alexander
Mabel Beaumont
Deer Lodge
Woodmen of the World Picnic at Mountain View Park
The Woodmen of the World outing at Mountain View park Anaconda features athletic contests a big bail game between the Woodmen of the World team Butte and the Modern Woodmen nine dances and amusements. Excursion trains will run from the city morning and evening drawing thousands to the event.
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Butte
Mountain View Park
Anaconda
Mountain View
Shaffer Chapel Dedication At African Methodist Church
Today the African Methodist church in the city dedicates its new Shaffer chapel at Idaho and Platinum streets. Bishop Shaffer will lead the ceremony, with Rev. Jordan Allen credited for the church’s creation. The brick veneer building serves the city's colored community and bears Bishop Shaffer’s name.
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African Methodist Church
Shaffer
Idaho
Platinum Streets
Jordan Allen
Larkin Improves After Appendicitis Operation
News from Salt Lake reports W. A. Larkin, Short Line ticket agent, much improved after an appendicitis operation performed Friday afternoon. His life was in danger en route, but his condition has stabilized though he remains at risk. George W. Lamson fills in as acting agent during his absence.
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Salt Lake
W. A. Larkin
Larkin
George W. Lamson
Short Line
Special train to be for Montana press members only
Walter Aitken, secretary of the Montana Press Association, arrives in Butte to finalize plans for the annual newspaper men meeting at Hamilton next week. He notes the one fare round trip is not for the public. the special train is exclusive to association members and their invited guests. Those wanting the one fare option must ride regular trains.
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Walter Aitken
Montana Press Association
Butte
Hamilton
Aitken
Mr. Wilson Presents Labor Lecture in Auditorium
B. F. Wilson, a noted East labor leader, speaks this evening at the Auditorium under the Mill and Smeltermen's union. He launches a Montana speaking tour lasting a month. Tomorrow he gives the Labor day address at Anaconda on Labor and Its Relations to Socialism.
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B. F. Wilson
East
Wilson
Montana
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
Anaconda
A W Jones Assumes Leadership After O Connor Resigns
A. W. Jones takes helm at the coursing park after D. P. O Connor resigns from his manager role due to other duties. The change comes amid ongoing sports season duties and organizational shifts.
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D. P. O'Connor
Coursing Park and Sports
Resignation of Connor Leads to New Management at Coursing
Connor, a long time efficient manager, resigns and is replaced by A. W. Jones who ran the coursing course well last season. The coursing races will be announced today despite the management change.
Prairie Fire Near Havre Destroys Thousands of Acres
A large prairie fire near Havre driven by high winds has swept eastward, burning about 20 000 acres of fine range north of Havre and destroying thousands more. It scorched sheep sheds valued at 1000 dollars. Lightning started the blaze. a small fire was tackled between Havre and Fort Assinniboine. Firefighters ride out with all saddle horses to combat the advancing flames.
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Standard
Havre
Archie Crossin
Percy Wilson
Fort Assinniboine
Montana Treasurer's July Report Totals Shown
Special Dispatch reports the Montana state treasurer's July figures with a cash on hand of 478427.22 and receipts 379.0, disbursements 54956.70 leaving August 30 balance 170490.13. It lists fund balances for Permanent School, University Bond, Normal School, Agricultural College, Deaf and Dumb, Reform School, Capitol, and more totaling 170589.15 across all funds.
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Helena
Wasa
Normal
Agricultural College
Reform School
State Capitol
School of Mines
State Law
Medical Board
Capitol
Permanent Agricultural College
University
More Changes to Be Made on Northern Pacific
A missoulA report says unofficially that within weeks the plan to cut one division on the Northern Pacific will proceed. Pasco Washington may become the end of the Rocky Mountain division beyond Spokane, eliminating the Idaho division and leaving only the Pacific division toward the coast.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Pasco
Wash
Rocky Mountain Division
Spokane
Idaho
Pacific
Rocky Mountain
Rev Raleigh to Preach in Missoula Tomorrow
Missoula visitors include Rev A D Raleigh a pioneer of Methodism in the region and former Missoula minister who will preach at both morning and evening services at the Methodist Episcopal church. Raleigh has not visited Missoula for months and church members expect a full house and notice a large change since his last departure.
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Standard
Missoula
A. D. Raleigh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Raleigh
Mr. Raleigh
Geologic officials favor Pony river site for government reservoir
Sheridan Wyoming August 30 report says C D Walker director of the geological survey and F P Newell chief hydographer recommend accepting the Pony river reservation site in Sheridan county for a government reservoir. They will also recommend a site in the Big Horn country.
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The
Standard
Sheridan
Wyo
C. D. Walker
Geological Survey
F. P. Newell
Pony River Reservation
Sheridan County
Big Horn Country
Governor Toole Heads to Butte for Mining Congress Opening
Helena report says Governor Toole will depart for Butte to attend the opening session of the international mining congress. He will deliver the state’s address of welcome to visitors at eight o'clock on Monday.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
Butte
International Mining Congress
Fraternal Brotherhood to Install Lodge in Pythian Castle
R A Beil of Helena attends Butte. Fraternal Brotherhood to establish lodge at the Pythian castle on Sept 6 with Emma R Neidig supreme vice president to attend. Several locals including Sam Johnston and family expected home after two weeks camping near Sheridan while Dr S E Schwartz returns from New York where his mother was seriously ill but improved after two weeks of care and top physicians consulted.
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R. A. Beil
Helena
Pythian Castle
Emma R. Neidig
Order
Sam Johnston
Drea
Mae Sullivan
Hallie Boucher
Carrie Wharton
Wad Forbes
Sheridan
S. E. Schwartz
New York
Pleasure outing to Nine Mile canyon by group of friends
A Wednesday group outing began at dawn in the Nine Mile canyon with a social gathering of Mrs. William Gallick Mrs. Sternstein Mrs. Geusberger and others. In the evening the men joined for a family picnic style spread in the leafy retreat.
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Nine Mile Canyon
William Gallick
Sternstein
M. Geusberger
Geusberger
M. Silverman
Liebenstein
Pincus
I. N. Symons
H. Heilbronner
Quiet Wedding Unites Flora Hollingsworth and James S Johnstone
On Tuesday Justice Taylor of South Butte united Mrs Flora May Hollingsworth and James S Johnstone in wedlock. James Dean attended the groom and Mrs Delvilla Walker served as bridesmaid. The couple are well known locally and favored with many good wishes.
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Justice Taylor
South Butte
Flora May Hollingsworth
James S. Johnstone
James Dean
Delvilla Walker
Anaconda Labor Day Celebration Promises Gala Events
Anaconda marks a big labor day with the Washoe smelting plant to close for the Jubilee. The day features a monster demonstration led by union workers, prepared committees, and speakers of high standing. Floats and attractions are planned with expected surprises to entertain residents.
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Anaconda
Anaconda Company
Washoe
Anaconda Race Matinee Draws Western Entrants
Yesterday's train brought Wakefield Youray and County Attorney from Butte for today's meetings at Anaconda track. The main event Wakefield vs Jib is a best two of three for 1000 dollars. Bets neared 10000 with pools filling as gates opened. Youray and Kerolite duel for 200 dollars while Mickey P. meets County Attorney owned by Peter Breen of Butte. Streetcars run from the city at 1 pm and every 20 minutes, attracting many from Butte.
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Buite
Wakefield
Youray
Mateh
Anaconda
Jib
Kerolite
Mickey P
Peter Breen
Butte
Daly Bank and Trust Company Capital Stock Raised by County Board
Deer Lodge county board of equalization increased the capital stock assessment of the Daly Bank and Trust company following a state board directive. The amended assessment shows real estate valued at 54 210 dollars and capital stock at 65 dollars, totaling 100 009 dollars, with stockholders entitled to deduction as allowed by law.
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State Board of Equalization
Deer Lodge County
Deer Lodge
Daly Bank and Trust Company
Boards of
Dal Bank and Trust Company
da Bank and Trust Company
Mrs Murphy and daughters visit Helena friends
Mrs Felix Murphy and her daughter Cecile with Miss Maggie Murphy have traveled to Helena to visit friends, staying for a period and planning activities with local acquaintances.
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Felix Murphy
Cecile
Maggie Murphy
Helena
Fire destroys Bridge No 46 on Coeur d Alene branch near De Borgia
The 278 foot long Bridge No 46 on the Coeur d Alene branch near De Borgia burned this afternoon in Missoula. Fire is believed to have started from the engine’s cinder. A pile driver and wrecker were sent with a train of lumber and crew. passenger trains passed before the blaze.
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Missoula
Coeur d'Alene
de Borgia
Carpenter Nearly Loses Hand At Missoula Flour Mill
Ed Wolschlager a carpenter at the flour mill in South Missoula was injured today when a large scale he was setting caught his hand nearly severing an artery. He escaped serious harm after the accident.
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Missoula
Ed Wolschlager
South Missoula
Births Report by Dr McCul Shows 11 Boys and 7 Girls
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Missoula August 20. Dr McCul filed his regular quarterly statement showing during the past three months he attended 11 births, including 4 male and 7 female newborns.
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Missoula
McCul
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St. Paul's Methodist Church
W. R. Lambuth
T. W. Flowers
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G. C. Berry
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Woman's Home Missionary Society
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A. H. Barret
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L. Bramble
W. R. Lam
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