End of Year Session Busy for Anaconda County Board
County commissioners stay in session all week winding up the year with reports from officers and bills in focus. They approve registry agent bills averaging 115 each and consider a road change near Dog creek hills. Deputy reductions hit sheriff’s staff hardest, with two deputies to go and a $25 monthly cut for the deputy county attorney.
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Dog Creek Hills
Dog Creek
Avon
Deer Lodge
James McGilvray
A. K. Kemmerly
John Hoffman
Deserted Look Follows New Third Street Line
Street car traffic now runs on the new Third street line, lending Commercial avenue a quiet, industrial air. The Carroll line operates hourly as before, while the Spruce street to new smelter schedule runs at 6:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., with a return leg each trip, and an evening departure from the new works at 6:15 p.m. The Third street cars alter the street’s appearance, giving it a metropolitan feel.
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Third Street
Commercial Avenue
Carroll
Spruce Street
New Works
Community notices and local shopping ads in Butte segment
Modern Woodmen meet tonight with free engraving offered at Hammerstoughs. Miss A Hampton of Butte visits the city. Santa Claus appears at Greigs Saturday. Local dance at Austrian hall and sewing by the day vacancy. Cars and trunks advertised. various residents noted in city listings with prices and venues.
Prominent Educators to Aid Deer Lodge County Institute
Deer Lodge County Teachers Institute to be held in the new county court house with Miss Gleeson and Richard R. Kilroy organizing. About 80 teachers expected from the county and visiting instructors. State figures like Carleton and Professor McAndrews to attend. sessions run December 17 to 21 with three evening programs at the Presbyterian Church.
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Deer Lodge
New Court House
Carleton
George McAndrews
State Normal School
Harwood
Normal School
Young
Butte
Cascade
Gleeson
State Teachers’ Association
Butte Dee
Anaconda
Ross
Stanford University
Notable Names Linked in City Listings Across States
A roster of individuals appears from diverse cities including Montana Butte Red Lodge and Anaconda, New York New York Milwaukee St Paul Denver and Fargo among others. The list includes Hampton Mutch Howard Rothschild Sackett Goodhue Wheelock Cochrane Dawson Fuller and other professionals and merchants.
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Montana
F. L. Louisson
New York
H. Hart
Milwaukee
Miss .A Hampton
Butte
James Mutch
Portland
Charles Howard
Red Lodge
San Francisco
G. 8. Collins
Anaconda
L. P. Goodhue
M. Wheelock
Denver
H. Warz
St. Paul
George D. Cochrane
J. EF. Dawson
Charles EF
Sackett
G. H. Fuller
Fargo
N. D
Sam Thail
William Haltenhoff
City
Army Reorganization Bill Debated In House Proceedings
The affairs committee reported the army reorganization bill noting soldiers must be mustered out July 1. A request for unanimous consent to take up the bill was denied with option to bring it in under rule. The session passed a bill to prevent military justice failures and approved bonds for Pina County Arizona of 250000. The house adjourned at 1.50 pm.
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Sulzer
House
City departments to meet Friday afternoon
Foundry department along with the electric light and water departments schedule a meeting on Friday, December 7, 1000. Officials from multiple city bureaus will discuss ongoing projects and service issues.
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Electric Light and Water Departments
Engraved Calling Card Stuns as Christmas Gift
A stylish engraved calling card is offered as a refined Christmas gift. Visit Styles at Standard office to view options and place orders.
Chicago denial over engagement to von Bismarck amid Pekin siege
Chicago December report states M. Woodward and Mrs Woodward, guests of Minister Conger during Pekin’s siege, deny rumors of daughter Miss Jane Woodward’s engagement to Marshal Lieutenant Frederick von Bismarck, grandson of the iron chancellor.
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Chicago
Woodward
Jane Woodward
Swanston
Conger
Pekin
Frederick von Hismarck
Miss Woodward
von Bismarck
Army officer appointments and retirements amendments
A fragment describes presidential power to select brigadier generals from volunteers for retirement on the U S retired list. It also notes provisions for arming officer promotions, adjutant general rank during current service, age limit removal for staff, and emergency authorization for contract surgeons.
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Arate
Senate
U.S. A
War Revenue Taxes Seen Possible Increase in Committee
The committee discussed changes to the war revenue tax plan noting talk of raising the initial 29 000 000 figure but no firm decision was reached. Some members favored a higher reduction while others remained undecided on final figures.
Stewart Seeks Philippine Supreme Court With Five Justices
Senator Stewart today introduced a bill to establish a Philippine islands supreme court of five lifetime judges each earning 20000 dollars per year. Appeals over 20000 dollars and cases involving U S constitutional questions go to the U S supreme court. Stewart argues the high salary will attract high professional standing.
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Washington
Senate
Stewart
Supreme Court
Philippine Islands
United States Supreme Court
United States
Englishman William Wilson Found Dead in Vancouver
The body of William Wilson was discovered on the doorstep of Ek Burns on Hare Street in Vancouver. An autopsy ruled heart failure as the cause, dispelling initial foul play suspicions. Wilson was a well known Englishman who had lived in the city for several years.
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Vancouver
B. C
William Wilson
Ek. Burns
Hare Street
Wilson
Army Bill report and amendments in House military committee
The Root bill is amended with additions honoring Generals Shafter and Fitzhugh Lee and James H. Wilson. The president may select from the retired army list a brigadier general or lower who distinguished himself in the Spanish War and served in command.
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Washington
House Military Committee
Shafter
Fitzhugh Lee
James H. Wilson
Spain
Deer Lodge County Commissioners to Serve Through Next November
Attorney General Nolan rules that Deer Lodge county commissioners now in office will hold their positions until November of next year. The decision, applicable to all counties existing when Montana’s 1889 constitution took effect, affects terms computed from November start dates and hinges on a constitutional amendment spread error. The case mirrors rulings in Lewis and Clark and Ravalli counties with future terms aligning to the November start date.
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Nolan
Deer Lodge
Duffy
James Geary
Messrs. Walker
Davidson
Helena
Deer Lodge County
Montana
Casey
Supreme Court
Brantly
Ravalli
Lewis and Clarke County
Sympathy for Boers Resolution Proposed in U S House
Representative Sulzer introduced a resolution denouncing the South Africa war as ruthless extermination. It protests the war in the name of humanity and civilization and urges Britain to adopt arbitration to halt the atrocities.
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Washington
Sulzer Toeday
House
South Africa
Congress of the
United States
Congress of the United States
Senator West Seeks Repeal of Ships Built Abroad Rules
In the Senate on December 4, Senator West announced an amendment to the ship subsidy bill. The proposal would repeal laws restricting or taxing foreign built ships used in U S foreign trade and would authorize U S citizens to buy foreign built ships, register them as U S ships, and grant them the same rights and regulations as domestic vessels.
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Washington
Senate
West
United States
Resolution Calls War Secretary to Probe West Point Hazing
Washington December 4. Mr Di'gga of New York introduced a house resolution urging the secretary of war to investigate hazing practices at West Point. The measure centers on the death yesterday of cadet L Roose of the Seventh district Pennsylvania and former academy cadet.
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Washington
Di'gga
New York
House
secretary + war
West Point
Sear L Roose
Dist
Pennsylvania
Senator Clay Proposes Tariff and Cotton Tax Refund Bills
Washington date December 4 Senator Clay introduced bills to admit duty free articles controlled by the trusts and to refund the tax on raw cotton if the Supreme Court rules the tax law unconstitutional.
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Washington
Clay
Supreme Court
Republicans Narrow Bill on Tax Cuts Aides Discuss Plan
Washington on December 4 the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee held another meeting to review the bill aimed at reducing taxes and shaping fiscal policy.
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Washington
Ways and Means Committee
President nominates numerous federal appointments
The president sent to the senate a large number of nominations. Included are William D. Bynum of Indiana to be a commissioner to revise and codify U S criminal and penal laws, Jacob Trieber of Arkansas to be United States district judge for the Eastern district of Arkansas, and William H. Johnson of New Jersey to be first assistant postmaster general.
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Washington
Dee
Senate
William Db. Bynum
Indiana
United States
Jacob Trieber
Arkansas
William H. Johnson
New Jersey
Senator Petti frew seeks postmaster data on Cuba postal frauds
Senator Petti frew introduced a senate resolution asking the postmaster general to provide to the senate any information in his possession about postal frauds in Cuba. Senator Platt of Connecticut objected to immediate action and the measure was set aside for a day.
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Washington
Pettifrew
Senate
Cuba
Platt
Connecticut
Appropriations Panel Finishes Bill Draft in Washington
The committee on appropriations completed the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill. They expect to obtain consideration tomorrow. The bill carries 24,496,508 dollars, 903,001 less than estimates and 1.5 million more than present law.
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Washington
Adt
Senator Fryes Speech Delays Hay Pauncefote Treaty Debate
Washington December 4 Senator Frye extended his remarks delaying the senate session making it impractical to proceed with the Hay Pauncefote treaty consideration. Senator Lodge gave notice he would seek to bring up the treaty at the first opportunity and urge senate action.
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Washington
Frye
Senate
Lodge
Senator Fairbanks Pushes Oklahoma Statehood Bill
Senator Fairbanks of Indiana introduced a bill to admit Oklahoma as a state with two representatives. The measure includes provisions for a constitutional convention and land grants for state institutions.
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Washington
Fairbanks
Indiana
Oklahoma
President nominates Filas Alexander for New Mexico Supreme Court
Washington reports that on December 4 the president nominated Filas Alexander of New Mexico to serve as associate justice on the supreme court of New Mexico.
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Washington
Filas Alexander
New Mexico
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Southern Industrial Commission opens with southern delegates
The Southern Industrial Commission met in New Orleans on December 4 with a representative cross section from across the South. President H. H. Hargrove called the convention to order as Governor Heard gave the welcome and Gen. John B. Gordon delivered remarks. The organizational committee report was read and approved.
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New Orleans
Southern Industrial Commission
South
H. H. Hargrove
Heard
John B. Gordon
Chicago and Alton declares 2 percent semiannual dividend
The Chicago and Alton Railway directors announce a first semi annual dividend of 2 percent on the new preferred stock, with details to follow.
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New York
Chicago & Alton Railway Company
James B. Forgan
First National Bank of Chicago
Francis
Missouri
Chicago & Alton Today
Property for sale in Anaconda sheriff sale
Peter Vincent plaintiff versus W J Reid and Ella P Reid defendants. Property to be sold at sheriff sale on December 13 at 2 pm front door of courthouse Anaconda Deer Lodge County Montana. Lot 4 Block 52 City of Anaconda per plat on file with county recorder. Includes all tenements and appurtenances. Dated November 15, 1900. John Conley Sheriff. Dr H Morgan Under Sheriff.
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Helena
Montana
East Helena
White Face Farm
McClellan
Jefferson and
Lewis and
Clarke
Jefferson Counties
Bec
Bee
Township 9
District Court of the First Judicial District
Kelena
Thomas Branton
W. FP. Sanders
Peter Vincent
W. J. Reid
Ella P. Reid
Deer Lodge
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Anaconda News
Nex
Court House
Sherif Morgan
Joe Katy
Joe Stevens
Jack Walsh
John Robinson
Tom Mullin
Helmville
East Sixth Street
Santa Claus
Greig’s
Hammerslough’s
Strain’s Department Store
Frank H. Ham
Gwendolin Thomas
John A. Pyke
Carrie Kogler
Thomas P. Corrigan
Michael Corrigan
Thomas Anthony Corrigan
Ash Street
St. Peter's Church
Katherine Pierce
M. T. Pierce
Miss Pierce
C. EF. Scott of
Corvallis
A. M. Walker
The
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
Anaconda Circle No. 71
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Copper Duty Commercial Co
Standard
Ladies’ Aid Society
M. FE
Davidson Block
Cherry Street
Greig
Hammerstough’s
Miss A. Hampton of
Tolan Uo. S
Model Laundry
Silver Hotel
Charlies EK. Sackett of
Barney K Radefeld
West Park Street
Angie Smith
Missoula
Robert Mentrum
Geo. Barich
Park
T. M. Ford
Beck
Cuticura
Indianapolis
J. B. Thomas
Cornell Ave
Bele Props
Boston
New District
Jacob Stahl, Jr
Davol Medicine CO
P.O
Martin Drug Company
Mont
Philippine Supreme Court
Postal Prauds
Justie
Anaconda, Montana
Hoyt
Anaconda Standard
Prof
Iborde
Scaled Mail
Jules Laborde
Discoverem
Cc Aalthos
Calthos
von Mohi Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jules I Borde
Paris
France
von Mohl CO
U. S
Ono
Mike Campbell
Capitol
Campbell
John Conley
H. Morgan
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