Daring daylight bank raid near Bridger in Carbon county
Three armed men robbed a Bridger, Montana bank in broad daylight, securing about $2,338 in gold, greenbacks and silver. A posse pursued through Joliet and Gebo with multiple gunfights reported. rewards total $800. The robbers, described as well armed, headed toward rugged country as pursuit continued.
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Standard
Bridger
Carbon County
Billing
J. F. Trumbo
Williams
L. Merritt
Tridzer
Potter
Red Lodge
Joliet
Pontes
Jolie
Gebo
Jumps Into River In Suicide Attempt At Chicago
James R. Rogers of Boise City a mining representative tried to kill himself by leaping into the Chicago river at Michigan avenue. A deckhand with a grappling hook pulled him out at 2 o clock. He was taken to Harrison Street station after rescue. Letters found addressed to J J Rogers of Boise City. He admitted identity and offered no reason for the act. He had money and was about 40 years old. Police say heavy drinking recently. He was registered at the Auditorium Annex and was in the city for mining interests.
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Sherif Hubbard
Fellowstone County
Fairrod
Roberts
Toberis
Almact
Wet Bridger
Reunne
Ah U
Red Landge
Prat
Stockcrowers Bank of
Hitler
Waa
Shige
Banking’ House of Amoretth, Barchy & Co
Bridger
Sheri Zachary
Tom Barlow
Sand Creek
Bermee
Heigit
Bridger Bank
Rel Lodge
Shedtal
Standard
Chicago
James R. Rogers
Boise City
Maho
Michigan Avenue
Rogers
Harrison Street
J. J. Rogers
Moise City
Auditorum Annex
Wage Scale Changes Reported for Readin Employees
Tamana notes that various Readin division employees face wage increases. Pay ranges shift from $1.02 to $2.11 for tuners, $1.80 to $2.92 for inspectors, and $10 to $1.21 for enline wipers. Car inspectors gain $45 to $50 monthly, with a 10 percent advancement for some. Engineers and fires see new scales. seriphere m ore also to rise by $5 monthly.
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Tamana
An. Ine
Adyai Assts
Engleers
Seriphere
Cullom proposes anti trust bill and witness safeguards
Washington December 7 Senator Cullom introduced a bill to amend the Sherman act. It bans interstate commerce in goods produced by trusts and empowers federal judges to compel witness attendance before trial. Witnesses gain some protections but must answer questions. The bill references enforcement by the attorney general and interstate commerce commission.
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Washington
Cullom
Attourney
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tal
Theattorney General News
Johnstone Prepares Operative Act After Hasett Murder
Philadelphia police report premeditated motive in the killing of Kate Hassett by Barry Johnstone, formerly with Richard Mansfield’s company. Johnstone wounded, in critical condition. sister and brother arrive, husband Everett Beckwith and Hassett father Michael Hassett en route. Police say Johnstone entered Hassett’s boarding house, carried rope, aimed to ambush Hassett, then shot himself. Bob Johnstone summoned from Syracuse. a letter found from Johnstone asks for family support and burial details.
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Philadelphia
Kate Hassett
Keith
Bijou Theater
Barry Johnsto
Richard Mansfield
Johnstone
Mies Hassett
Robert H. Johnstone
Brosier
Everett Beckwith
Chicago
Michael Hassett
Aurora
Til
Excelsior
Mother
Claredon
New York
The
Savings Bank
Plot to Blow Up Emperor of Japan
Victoria B C December 2 The steamer Kara Mara reports an attempted attack on the emperor's train during maneuvers near Otaka west of Hiroshima. Police learned of the plot and the would be dynamiters fled. The imperial train did not proceed until a safety test engine ran the line. Several conspirators were not captured.
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Shin
Ex Speaker Reed Stricken by Acute Gastritis
Washington Dec. 2 Ex Speaker Thomas B Reed suffered a sudden severe attack of gastritis at about 6 o clock and was resting quietly with Dr Gardner in attendance His friends were alarmed but Reed was reported to be improving and unlikely to require further calls during the night
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Washington
Thomas B
Gardner
Reed
Edwards Touched as Montana Congressman Loses Bag
Congressman Caldwell Edwards of Montana was pickpocketed on a train near St Paul. He recovered $150 and later $9 in a suitcase contents theft. a second bag vanished. Railroad officials helped return the missing funds, while the culprit remained elusive. Edwards departed for Washington minus his suitcase and money.
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Standard
St. Paul
Minn
Culdwell Eawards
Montana
Washington
Union
Edwards
Dix
Funeral of Capt Guy H Preston in Helena
Captain Guy H Preston, formerly of Company T Montana volunteers, died Sunday in Mineoun. He lived in Helena and Lewistown earlier, later near Stevensville Bitter Root valley fruit ranch. He leaves widow and child. He belonged to Masons Knights of Pythias Woodmen of the World and other groups. Funeral Monday afternoon at 1498 Houlder avenue residence of Charles Stubbs.
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Ble Timber
Stevense Fille
Bitter Root
Preston
Masonic Fraternity
Knights of Pythias
Big Timber
Garnet Camp
Capitol Lode
Ancient Order of United Workmen
Helena
Marrose
Charles 3 Stubbs
Houlder Avenue
Change the Road Between Bozeman and Belgrade
Bozeman reports residents push to alter the wagon road reducing crossings between Bozeman and Belgrade. A petition will be presented during December session. commissioners favor the plan and expect to keep only one or two crossings. Special dispatch notes rising public urgency after recent events.
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Bozeman
Johnston
Belgrade
Sonn
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