Butte County Schools Share $170000 in Census Based Apportionment
County Superintendent Downey distributes $170 565.19 among Silver Bow’s 10 districts based on school census. Per capita apportionment is about $15.52 for each school age child. Also reported are the Butte district fund balances: free text book fund $33 158.84, sinking fund $18 088.02, general fund $779.61 opening and $5 063.14 month end, special building fund $1 181.07 and a $1 259.08 refund.
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Downey
Schoool
Silver Bow County
Butte
Davies infant Lillian Ethel dies. funeral scheduled
Lillian Ethel Davies age two daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Davies died yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the family residence at 1104 Missouri Avenue.
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Lillian Ethel
W. E. Davies
Missouri Avenue
Brandywine Stone Wall of Mississippi Draws Attention
The New Orleans Picayune reports Mississippi’s Brandywine Stone Wall in Claiborne and Copiah counties. Thomas Watson describes vast stone blocks of six by three by two feet, cemented into a relic possibly thousands of years old.
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New Orleans Picayune
Mississippi
Brandywine
Thomas Watson
Hazelhurst
Longino
Claiborne County
Watson
Jackson News
Raymond
Hinds County
Copiah County
Brandywine Creek
Great buried city theory supported by surface ruin evidence
The report describes blocks with smooth dressed edges and rough broad surfaces lying partially buried. Cement holds them firmly, making breakup hard, and personal inspection could dispel doubt of manmade origin. Observers note cavings and underground caverns supporting a buried city theory vouched for by visitors.
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Watson
U S policy critique in Austrian papers on McKinley
Austrian press panels condemn U S policy in McKinley's message. Fremdblatt argues Washington cannot compensate foreigners for rights infringements while Tageblatt questions equal concern for Austro-Hungarians harmed in the United States amid arrests for military service evasion.
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Vienna
United States
McKinley
Washington
Fremblatt
Nue Wiener Tageblatt
Prices rise prompt new public building bill focus
Washington December 3 Chairman Mercer of the public building committee of the house called a meeting to consider public measures. The session aims to address bills needing more money due to higher building material costs. Key sites include Seattle Salt Lake and Portland and proposals to be folded into one general bill.
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Washington
Mercer
House
Seattle
Salt Lake
Portland
Northern Pacific telegraphers in session over wages and phone system
A committee from the Northern Pacific telegraphers meets in St. Paul to press wage issues. Operators say they are underpaid given current times. They also oppose the road’s new telephone system that would displace many workers.
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St. Paul
Northern Pacific Telegraphers
Old Plan Revived for Rocky Mountain Judicial Circuit
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that Senator Thurston revived a plan for a new federal judicial circuit. His bill would create the Tenth Judicial Circuit comprising Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Kansas, and Nebraska with two circuit judges and three district judges.
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Standard
Washington
Rocky Mountain States
Thurston
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Kansas
Nebraska
Tenth Judicial Circuit
Robertson claims Boer farms burned by order of Lord Roberts
J M Robertson told a League of Liberation meeting in London that he witnessed a July order by Lord Roberts to burn 40 farms. He said the British public knows little of South Africa developments.
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London
J. M. Robertson
South Africa
League of Liberation
Lord Roberts
Knox Surrounds DeWet Near Rethury in Daylight Action
Lord Kitchener reports Knox engaged DeWet near Rethury and drove the enemy from their positions before dark, with a retreat northward. Colonel Pitcher aided by a turning movement on Knox's left. Several minor affairs also noted by Lord Kitchener.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Knox
DeWet
Rethury
Pitcher
Netherlands Premier Rules Out Arbitration Amid Budget Debate
The premier Dr. Pierson told the senate chamber he could not see a moment when the Netherlands could propose arbitration between Great Britain and the Transvaal during today’s budget debate.
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the Hague
Senate
Pierson
Netherlands
Great Britain
Transvaal
German Demands From Tangier Yielded by Sultan
A Tangiers dispatch reports Sultan grants the German minister Baron von Mentzanin’s demand for payment of three claims by injured Germans and punishment of the offenders.
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Berlin
Tangiers
Baron von Mentzanin
Moroccos
Labor Commissioner Reports Fiscal Year Expenditures
Washington report shows the labor commissioner informing Congress that total expenditures for the fiscal year amounted to 179049 dollars. The figure reflects agency spending across programs and operations under the labor department.
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Washington
Commissioner of Labor
Congress
Harriot Hawk Guards Irwin Signal Tower in Eight Hour Shifts
Miss Harriet Hawk stands eight hours daily in the Irwin Pennsylvania signal tower guarding trains from accident. She handles multiple telegraph instruments and switches with S. Z. orders and schedule changes, while foreman and telephones keep her supplied with information. Seventy five trains pass each day requiring constant alertness at a sharp eastern curve and crossovers near Pittsburg.
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Harriet Hawk
Pennsylvania Railway
Irwin
Pittsburg
Turtle Creek
S. Z
Ordination Amid Burning Balls In A Chinese Pagoda
A missionary describes a Buddhist ordination in a Chinese pagoda where candidates undergo hair removal, ritual balls of grease and incense fastened to the head, and a final fire. The process causes pain and shrieks as burning heads are endured, with reverence to Buddha.
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China
Buddha
Mayer Swindle Charges Loom In Montreal Case
Montreal December report says J Clarence Mayer, agent for New York Life, faces swindle charges over a gold bond plan alleged to mislead wealthy clients. Complainant John MacLaren accuses Mayer of trickery in selling inflated policies and deposits. police probe expands as clients complain and a note seizure accompanies arrest.
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Montreal
Quebec
J. Clarence Mayer
New York Life Insurance Company
John MacLaren
Brockville
Mayer
Canada
Windsor Hotel
St. James
J. J. Milloy
M. Michaels
William Clendinning
MacLaren
Mr. MacLaren
MacLaren Y
Windosr
Jamieson
Poison mystery stirs Princeton divorce case and forger allegations
In Princeton Kentucky a divorce petition by Mrs. Cora Merrick cites evidence that her husband Frank Merrick forged checks using the name R. A. Kevil & Sons. Warrants were issued and Merrick was arrested, then confined at home under guard as he feigned illness.
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Blue Springs
Moore
Merrick
Princeton
Cora Merrick
Frank Merrick
R. A. Kevil & Sons
Mrs. Abby Sage Richardson Dies in Rome
Dramatist poet critic and translator Mrs Abby Sage Richardson widow of Albert D Richardson died in Rome after arriving with her son William Sage in November. Born in Massachusetts in 1838 she acted with Edwin Booth and later married Richardson after Daniels McFarland’s 1899 death. She authored and edited numerous literary works and translated French plays.
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New York
Brooklyn Eagle
Rome
Abby Sage Richardson
Albert Dean Richardson
New York Tribune
Richardson
Massachusetts
Daniel McFarland
Edwin Booth
Albert D. Richardson
Tribune
Abelard
Heloise
Sage
Hichardson
United States signs Pekin accord via Conger approval
Washington reports the Pekin settlement, to be signed by Minister Conger for the United States. Key issues settled include punishment and indemnity, with the Chinese government to acknowledge liabilities. The French proposal forms the basis of the agreement for other points.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Hay
Conger
United States
Chinese governor executes rebels and tightens Boxer crackdown
The Chinese governor Sih Liang reportedly executed over 80 rebel leaders and pursues a severe suppression of the Boxers while protecting missionaries. Field Marshal von Waldersee notes Chinese regulars under General Ma holding mountain passes at Pei-Chili frontier. Paotingfu blast wounds five during powder magazine clearance.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Li Hung Chang
Sih Liang
Shansi
von Waldersee
Pekin
Shan
Pechili
Paotingfu
Roberts at Durban Praised Arrival Amid Tumultuous Reception
Lord Roberts arrived in Durban to a tumultuous welcome as the Irish association dragged his carriage to the town hall. The streets were lavishly decorated and packed with crowds while numerous addresses were presented to the field marshal.
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Durban
Lord Roberts
Irish Association
Special Rates to Hunter's Hot Springs by Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific offers eight day round trips to Springdale Montana with meals lodging and bathing included. Rates vary by origin including Butte 10 dollars Helena 10 dollars Missoula 20 dollars and other Montana points. A three day option is also available with reduced fares and included lodging and meals.
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Northern Pacific Railway
Ohers
Montana
Hunters Hot Springs
Shringdale
Livingston
Springdale
Priom
Krom
Hamilton
Winston
Missoula
Townsend
de Philipsburg
Marysville
Deer -Lodge
Porsythe
Miles City
Norris
Glendive Secreoue
Butte
Bridger
Helena
Bozeman
Red Lodge
Chestnut
Billings
Gen
Points Namen
Fer
Gy. A
St Paul, Minn
Fine Rubies Emeralds and Sapphires for sale
A jeweler touts a splendid assortment of precious stones including rubies emeralds and sapphires. They offer loose or mounted gems at the lowest prices tailored to customer needs.
Mysterious Cure-All Promises From Montana Advertiser
An advertisement from Butte Montana claims a tonic by W Galena promises to cure all diseases using Chinese medicines. It asserts past cures for various ailments and offers free advice to potential customers.
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Meaos
Galena
Butte, Mons
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Butte News
Boucher
E. Park
Leys
Chauncey Depew
Dan Tewey
Burlington
Silver Bow
Meadow Guleh
Ralston
Austria
Kruger
Sultan Vieldedt
Labor Commissioner's
Signa Tower
Mrs. Richardson
Wolding
Hivitieh
Hunter's Hot Springs
Loe Es
Block
Anaconda Copper Mining CO
Hamilton, Mont
Cor
Arizona
Aluminum
Katie
Ofice
Birch
Front
Anaconda
Northwest Coal Co
Coalin Butte
St. Telsas
Ida Wee
Fosselman Drug Co
Montane
Butte, Mont
Svend Carlson
Tom Moore
S. Main, Butte
DR. Chung
Montana Music Hall
Palace Music Hall
J. Hi. Fielding
J. W. Kemney
DR. NOR @rurst
Oss Butte, Mont
Scatchemst
Alice Mears
Broadway
Hutte, Mont
Silver Bow Foundry and Machine Company
South Butte
Evans
Hennessy's
Newbro
McDermott
Dr. Calder
Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Burgery
Haskell’s
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Block
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