State Fair report details finances and improvements
John W. Pace files first annual report to Governor Toole showing total fund 28,153.17 with available balance 23.9 after appropriations. Refunds and private donations raise total funds to 48,095, with disbursements of 24,802.17 and a year-end balance of 4,079.28. Helena gains fair grounds and a new $10,000 grant. future plans call for grand stand, machinery hall, and expanded stock buildings to support next year’s exhibit and a projected deficit of 12,150 for 1904.
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Felena
John W. Pace
Toole
William Sealion
Lewis and Clarke County
Grandland
Wie
First Montain
Montana
Pace
Fi Helena
Hard Luck at Billings for Heinrz Banned Few Party
In Billings a party led by Joel Heinrz drew sparse support and faced a ban. The event failed to attract turnout and was curtailed by authorities, leaving organizers with little leverage or momentum.
Montana Turmoil Over Religion and Politics Forms
Billings November 20 reports T. Sjnds Mugh Wilson and another bullte visiting Tilings then Miles City to recruit converts for a low center party. Warnings of aligning with new faiths. Missouri sentiment prevails among locals. A well known citizen notes Yeinge’s cross party appeal, urging a solid democratic front next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiedal
Billings
Mugh Wilson
Miles City
George
Jovin
Shane
Heleen Dee
Mr. Did
Traven
Heaven
Hell
Missouri
Yeinge
MiNy
Montana
Fragmentary political quip about Heinze and public support
The text presents a scrambled opinion on Heinze as a Democrat and his appeal to the people. It suggests limited political impact and hints at possible influence in elections without clear details or dates.
No writ of mandate against Judge Harney
Special dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports the Supreme Court’s opinion by Chief Justice Brandy dismissing the application for a writ of mandate directed at Judge Harney of Silver Lode county in Walkerville damages case. The action grew from a contested $4.50 claim. the court remanded the lower court decision regarding costs and observed Judge Harney’s death. The city attorney sought relief without the county attorney’s knowledge. the ruling considered testimony and records presented during the appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speeial Tiswateh
Helena
Supreme Court
Ausleo
Hurtes
Lsuw
Na Tettan
Walkeryie
Sarid
Giesenes
Starney
Ficers Looking for Crank Peter Elliott
Washington, Nov. Infermas Hou reports Peter Elliott sought after violent assault near the White House. Elliott escaped from St. Paul asylum and is believed en route to Washington or at large. Police and Secret Service vow tireless efforts to keep him away from the president.
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Waahhigean
D.C
Infermas Hou
Peter Emholt
Washington
St. Paul
Seer Service Oliers Will Nee Avery
Hir
Bryan entertained by Belfast mayor in disputed visit
Fragmentary account describes Mr Bryan being hosted by the lord mayor of Belfast Hellast Iveland and talks of a proposed measure affecting shipyards on Queen's Island and other enterprises. The text then mentions travel to Glasgow and Bitinbureh with unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MR. Bryan
Belfast
Hellast
Iveland
iVilinna
Bryan
Queen's Island
Glaegow
Bitinbureh
Fragmented dispatch from Standard and Livingstat notices
A garbled wire service style brief mentions legal drama and alleged offenses in Ruth county and Minneapolis area. It references a Robert Robertson figure, a $24 fine, and a teacher involved in a cash scheme. The text is unclear but implies criminal pleading and court action with unknown dates and names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Livingstat
Stierlobertson
Ryan
Ruth
Abia
Patty Jareeny
Arrest of Winter at Northern Pachic Section House
Relieved Co te Fuxane reports Winter was arrested yesterday by Sheriff at the Northern Pachic section house. He arrived there and was given a statement. authorities deem him unable to identify his name or relatives. A judge will inquire into insanity when Henry returns from Red Loves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Winter
Sherif
Ory
Judie Henry
Red
Special Dixiepaceh to the Standard in Nova Dudee Miraet
A scrambled notice reports United States cases against Phonis TM Main sien, Herta J. td, Kean Chadwetl and Cwbore TL. Taamas, with federal government involvement and a reference to a court action in Sumenia on a nnvorter of wieses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Wietney
Phonis TM Mainsien
Herta J. Td
Kean Chadwetl
Cwbore
Taamas
Tivingeton Wheed Organize Bpecint Diepateh de che 5 Living avuliordt
Nov WA branch of the Linded Mine Workers of Aliertea Ines Veen oumanized in Coxeter with a memb erally of 81. The following officers have been elected: J. 14 the president Krank Ws clon wissicoats Wiliam WH Hara recording secretary lat Shogren Ninel staretary Cox Johnson tren fren Tl Janes warden J. L. Chapman contuctor.
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Bpecint Diepateh de Che
Avuliordt
Nov
Linded
Aliertea Ines Veen
Coxeter
J. 14
Tthe
Krank Ws
Clon Wissicoats Wiliam
Hara
Lat Shogren
Ninel
Cox Johnson
Tren Fren
Tl Janes
J. L. Chapman
Contuctor
Women's Christian meeting at Mantisteburel church
Opening talk by Miss Louisa Shirly, the state secretary, at 92 Miss Louisa Shirly chaired the gathering. Attendance filled Presby Nerbin churches as residents reported on local conditions and concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sozciadh
Louisa Shirly
Stace
Mantisteburel
Fort Yellowstone Team to Meet Moveman in Gardiner Clash
Manager Henry Langott of the football team Achanelegraphen plans a relay football game against the Moveman team in Gardiner next Saturday December. Sixteen men will travel to Gardiner for the matchup. no reply has yet been received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntapateh
Roxenies
New
Henry Langott
Achanelegraphen
Tin Cavalrymen
Fort Yellowstone
Ordiner
Mwe
Gardiner
Motion in Supreme Court Involving Northern Securities Company
In Washington D C on November 40 attorneys for the Northern Securities Company submitted to the U S Supreme Court a motion related to the injunction against the securities firm. A separate brief notes Annie McCoy granted alimony from Jerome McCoy with a regime allowing her to revert to her maiden name Annie Molemun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Attormey Frown
Northern
Securi+ tlea company
United States Supreme Court
Tial
Wise Mitgal
Mta-Neadta
Securities Company
Ilelena
Annie MrCoy
Jerome McCoy
Thetzon Out at Way in New York News Brief
A fragmented New York news note reports Charles Thetson and an arrest over writing yam letters to President Roosevelt. The brief mentions a day of “inganc” and unclear timing, with limited readable facts about the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles, Thetson
Roosevelt
Wise
Unclear OCR Fragment Summaries Several Cases
Fragmentary text from a historical paper mentions cases and a tuner UBS convines but lacks coherent details, names, dates, or locations to establish a complete item or outcome.
Reeves v Aldervon picks civil suit over publication
Special District Court session opens to settle a pile of cases including Reeves versus Walter Aldervon and the Pickst Publishing Campaign. The defense argues the publication was a fair report. the plaintiff seeks damages claiming ridicule and contempt.
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Noy
Henry
Noelle Urites
Arthar Smith
Arthye Sankth
Leuineda
Reeves
Walter Aldervon
Fanna Bridger
Shriomout
Atrs
C. Wo Plerson
Trai
Sydney Pax
Wis
Alkali Ike in jail again over wagon theft charges
Authorities contend Alkali Ike remains jailed while suspects tied to a freight wagon theft from A. S. Hansen face charges. Officers reported finding sacks of salt and other stolen groceries including flour dried fruit and lard among the loot, suggesting supplies sufficient for a family through winter.
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aOethee Kaneda
Lieetty
Hansen
Dispensing Justice in Beaverhead County
In Beaverhead County Dillon Nov Mrav Philips convicted of forgery sentenced to 10 years at hard labor. It is his second conviction and he is 19 years old. Williams rolled a red tent visitor changed plea from grand larceny to petty larceny and received 10 days. He was allowed to leave Beaverhead for good at sentence end. John Mirny accused as touching companion during a drunken spree for money and goods valued same as HO.
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Dillon
Philips
John Miryny
Creat Falls
Mont
Sepa
M.S. MlcLaughlin
Weary Ly
JL AL Lawson
Beltravi
Avery
Walluta
Idaho
M.S. Stelenghinn
Lybe
James Custer
Reno
Nev
M. S. McLaughlin
Woman credits Lydia Pinkham remedy for health regain
Mrs Fairbanks of Minneapolis praises Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound after suffering headaches pains and weariness, claiming the remedy restored health and advised a sick friend to use it. She notes Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice and highlights her success as a traveling saleswoman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbanks
Lydia B. Pinkham
Lyilla
Mistranscribed Case Closes With Sentences In Oregon Suit
Fragmentary text suggests a legal ruling involving the Oregon Short Line and a verdict or damages. The content references a three year term in a penitentiary and a claim related to a care incident. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Verdiots Nealmatic Company
Man Attempts Suicide Near Joliet After Domestic Turmoil
Albert Ward, aged five months married and employed near Joliet, tried to kill himself by shooting through a tar Lady and then shot at nearby houses. He aimed at his brother in law, Clarence Becket, and said he wished to shoot a dog before the attempt. Doctors fear he cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Ward
Ward
Joliet
Lyimenie Ie
Tacoma Cruiser Sets Speed Record in Santa Barbara Channel
The protected cruiser Tacoma, built at Upton Iron Works in San Francisco, tested in the Santa Barbara channel on November 3. Averaged 16.6 knots, with ideal readings expected after time corrections amid heavy seas. Tacoma, sixth in class, measures 2 1/2 feet over draft Moe and wields 4400 horsepower engines, a 10-gun rapid-fire battery, four 0.50-caliber guns, and four machine guns.
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Santa Barbara
Cal
Lal
Tacoma
Buile
Upton Iron Works
Francisco
Santa Barbira
Wil
Wacomes
Coh
Father seeks reform school for wayward son
A South Dakota father demands his son, Tony Cosgrif Jr., be sent to reform school after a run of petty offenses and a period in city jail. The boy left his Chicago mother, then reappeared in Billings a week later. the parent calls him wholly incorrigible and seeks mandatory placement. Miles City dispatch notes the Nov 20 case as it moves through court.
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Tony Cosgrif
Isform School
Ann L
Chicaga
Billings
Whiskey trade visit by Crow agency officials arrives in town
Por Selling Whiskey tondiana delivers dispatch from Stanford Billings. Major SG Tresnolds, agent for the Crow, arrives with Mrs Reynolds in Ly city at night. Heynolds retires from Crow agency this morning. Mose-nolds to stay several days visiting relatives. Mijon Reynolds returns to Cheyenne, pursuing a score in the Lite Staten court.
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Stanford Billings
Tresnolds
Mra. Reynolds
City
Heynolds
Crow Agency
Mosnolds
Mijon Reynods
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lite Staten Vourt “Sr Ani Skok Be Cvg A
Andina Atl Iste
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Wraine
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Great Fairy
David Ree
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UBS
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Suni
Thawe Kioto
Beaverhead County
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California Fig Syrup Co
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Seduriing
Fort Benton
Shovitt Savage
Christiana Yor
Otter
Farr
Coon
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Hierows
Cheney
Aml
Shetetir
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Drurgiani
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Toleus
Vlersi
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Estiniisnep i
Urea
Astuwanes
Fulton St
Cily
Mot Springs
Arhansar
Tait
Itsvreation
Tirasirée
Park Hotel
Wong
Maite Bath House
Ufo Sr. Hayes
Weir
Mai
Munyoa
Peepee Paina
Arma
Pwallen Founta
Wiseree
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