Butte Youth Contario Claims Accidental Shooting
Under Sheriff McGarvey discussed Contario’s account of the fatal shooting of Godfrey McNeil. Contario says the Winchester discharged accidentally as he unloaded it, then fled after his friends advised silence and later surrendered to authorities. Coroner Egan set an inquest for 2 pm with witnesses subpoenaed. funeral plans depend on the outcome.
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McGarvey
Contario
Young McNeil
Harry Curtland
McKenna
Right Bowers
Hurley
Wis
Fernie
Northwest Territory
Winchester
McNeil
Deer Lodge
Egan
Godfrey McNeil
Richards
Butte Bowlers Return From Victorious Match
The Butte trio Van Ells Per ham and Merkle won by 903 pins in a series finale against Anaconda. They led 403 after last Sunday's game, earning added confidence for a rematch within six weeks for $100 a side.
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Butte
Anaconda
van Ells
Perham
Merkle
Benson
Heagy
Anderson
Barroom brawl at Lodge saloon ends with peace charge
An argument between Sidney La Fontaine and William Harris at the Lodge saloon on West Park Street escalated into a fight. Police were called, but no serious injuries occurred. Both men posted $10 bonds to appear before Judge Boyle this morning for disturbing the peace.
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Sidney la Fontise
William Harris
Lodge
West Park Street
Radmilovich
Olds
Butte Briefs Mention Visiting Senators and Memorial Service
State Senator E J Anderson of Meagher county spent yesterday in Butte. Senator Hilger from Fergus County was a Butte visitor yesterday. He is an Elk and came to attend the memorial service of Silver Bow lodge No 240.
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E. J. Anderson
Meagher County
Butte
Hilger
Fergus County
Silver Bow Lodge
Chinese capital to be invested here
Mexico City dispatch reports President Fong of the China Commercial Steamship Company and general counsel Simon Mowry departing for San Francisco to arrange government contacts and plan dispatch of a steamer to Hongkong. They anticipate wealthy Chinese arriving to invest millions, with China’s capital seeking new opportunities and laborers for mines and plantations.
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Mexico City
Fong
China Commercial Steamship Company
Simon Mowry
San Francisco
Hongkong
China
Mowry
Venice Flood Threatens St Mark's Cathedral
Venice faced extreme weather with a violent wind for days as flood waters rose four feet at St Mark's piazza and within the cathedral. Gondolas ferried people between doorways while firemen improvised bridges. Water receded gradually but a new flood danger loomed if conditions did not improve.
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Venice
Cathedral of St. Mark
Harriman and Krutschnitt Start Inspection Tour East
President Harriman and General Manager Kruttschnitt of the Southern Pacific left San Francisco in a private car for the east from the December 6 tour of inspection. Kruttschnitt plans to go to Portland to inspect Harriman interests, then the president will continue to New York.
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San Francisco
F. &. Harriman
Krutschnitt
Southern Pacific Company
East
Oregon
Kruttschnitt
Portland
Harriman
Southern Pacific
New York
U S China Trade Treaty May Be Ratified Soon
London report cites a Peking correspondent noting possible immediate ratification of the U S China treaty to open Mukden and Antung. Russian influence, however, may nullify foreign trade benefits, casting doubt on the gains for international commerce.
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London
Peking
the Post
United States
China
Mukden
Antung
Movement threat sparks Butte labor unity clash
In Silver Bow Trades and Labor assembly talk focused on blocking a eastern affiliated central labor body. Delegates from unions without representation and those seeking to form a rival central body faced opposition from the AMERICAN Federation of Labor aligned groups. The Mill and Smeltermen, Miners, Engineers and Workingmen unions side with the assembly as the broader union coalition stands ready to resist the move.
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Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
International Association
Butte
Painters, Decorators and
Cigar Makers
Plumbers’ Union
Bartenders’ Union
Carpenters’ Union
American Labor Union
Trades and Labor Assembly
Assembly
Aso
American Federation of Labor
Gompers
O'Connell
Miners’ Union
Engineers’ Union
Workingmen’s Union
Coils Tighten About Suspected Murderer in Buffalo
In Buffalo on December 6 authorities tightened the case against Charles Bonier, the elderly suspect held for the murder of the Freshers whose mutilated bodies were found buried under their barn. Chief Taylor said Bonier could be jailed for life on forgery, bribery, and impersonation indictments, even if not convicted of the murders, as his confessions imply multiple felonies. His movements on the murder day clash with statements from Mrs. Linholm, the housekeeper, and neighbors.
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Buffalo
Charles Bonier
Taylor
Bonier
Bonter
Louis Linholm
Alfonso's Gamekeeper Kills A Sheepherder
Madrid report says a gamekeeper killed a sheepherder during King Alfonso XIII's hunt at Caso. The king hurried back to the palace after the incident. Authorities differ with one account claiming the death was accidental and the gamekeeper believed the sheepherder posed a threat to staff.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Caso
Tax Collections Good in Gallatin County Dispatch
Bozeman December 6 Special Dispatch reports Gallatin county taxes total 199 491 37 with 194 952 56 collected by November 39 leaving a delinquency of 4 439 01 about 2 percent This is the best showing in seven years Treasurer Flanders collected 161 400 in November About 500 of the delinquency has already been paid In the county there were 2 7 separate taxpayers this year.
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Bozeman
Gallatin County
Flanders
New Cabinet Is Well Received In Madrid
The new conservative cabinet led by Senor Maura has been well received. Principal members come from Senor Silvera’s cabinet, directly preceding the Marquis de Vilaverde’s ministry. Foreign Minister Senor San Pedro supports cooperation with Spain’s American republics to curb Anglo-Saxon influence and favors an alliance with France.
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Madrid
Senor Maura
Senor Silvera
Marquis de Vilaverde
Senor San Pedro
Spain
France
Two More Diphtheria Cases at Stanford University
Two more suspected diphtheria cases were reported today at Stanford University in California. President Jordan and University Health Officer Snow said the overall situation remains well in hand, with no cause for alarm. Of the 13 total cases, none are dangerously ill.
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Stanford University
Cal
Jordan
Snow
No Extra Duty on Coffee Says Paris Cable
President Pin aigua of the San Juan Chamber of Commerce reports a Paris cablegram stating the French senate and chamber of deputies will refuse to approve the proposal to impose an extra duty on coffee imports after January 1 next.
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San Juan, P. R
Pinaigua
San Juan
The Storks at Grand Theater A Bright Stage Show
The Grand packed last night for The Storks a vaudeville style operetta with elegant scenery and strong singing but lacking strong comic material. Gus Weinburg Gil bert Gregory and Tom Camerson lead a large company with Olga von Hatzfelt Emma Youlin Dorothy Choate and Ada Deaves starring the female cast. The moving pictures remain a feature as the show closes tonight.
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Storks
Gus Weinburg
Bakteria
Gilbert Gregory
Thomas Camerson
Olga von Hatzfelt
Emma Youlin
Dorothy Choate
Ada Deaves
Country Is Being Rapidly Settled in Missouri River Region
Lewistown December G. G. H. Butts and family of Leedy visit friends in Lewistown. He recently moved from a north Lewistown ranch to the Missouri river country for better range. He notes there is not an open ranch below Mussel shell mouth and that new settlers have moved in rapidly over the last three years. The past season yielded good crops of grain and vegetables, and he had success with corn on a few acres.
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Standard
Lewistown
Dec
G. H. Butts
Leedy
Butts
Missouri River
Musselshell
Swindle Allegations Hit New York Fire Insurance Firms
Deputy ADA Garvan expects indictments next week against public fire adjusters, insurance adjusters, at least three lawyers, and fire patrol members on grand larceny charges. Confessions indicate New York fire insurance companies were swindled out of millions via false loss claims.
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New York
Jerome
Garvan
Lewistown Hotel Changes Hands Again
Lewistown December 6 report that the Lewistown hotel has changed owners for the second time this year. Carl Grundwald and Carl Hagenson retire and Charlie Wright resumes control, a role he held for three years before a recent two month interim. The former leasees failed to make the house profitable and relinquished to the previous proprietor, who plans improvements to restore the hotel to its former footing.
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Standard
Lewistown
Carl Grundwald
Carl Hagenson
Charlies Wright
Mr. Wright
Grundwald & Hagelson
Totem Poles Sent to St Louis Exposition
Two flat cars loaded with totem poles from Alaska were viewed in Northern Pacific yards at Billings. The poles will be transported to St Louis to form part of the Alaska exhibit at the fair.
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Standard
Billings
Northern Pacific
Alaska
St. Louis
Pension Day at Billings County Clerk Office
Friday was pension day in the Billings county clerk office. Mr. Fish signed a stack of vouchers attesting the recipient held the pension, confirming their rightful entitlement.
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Standard
Billings
Fish
Typhoid Cases Rise in Butler with Doctor Among New Infections
In Butler Pennsylvania on December 6 the city reported about 2% new typhoid cases and one death. A physician who arrived to help is among the six doctors stricken. Total cases reach 1,186 with 35 deaths to date.
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Butler
Ferguson Hecken shwiler wedding at Springs hotel
Thomas H. Ferguson and Miss Julia Hecken shwiler wed in the Springs hotel parlors on a Saturday evening with Judge E. G. Hartfield officiating their ceremony in White Sulphur Springs on December 6.
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The
Standard
White Sulphur Springs
Thomas H. Ferguson
Julia Heckenshwiler
Springs Hotel
E. G. Hartfield
Doig and Christensen Wed at Springs Hotel
Mary L. Doig and Andrew M. Christensen, both of Sixteen Mile, were married Monday evening at the Springs hotel. Rev. Mr. Stonecipher of the Presbyterian church officiated.
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Standard
White Sulphur Springs
Springs Hotel
Mary L. Doig
Andrew M. Christensen
Mr. Stonecipher
Presbyterian Church
Comptroller Calls For Bank Consolidation Reform
Washington December 6, William B Ridgely comptroller of the currency states in his annual report that consolidation of national banks is cumbersome under current law and urges amendments for easier liquidation and consolidation. He notes insufficient protection for minority stockholders on charter extensions and calls the government to shield dissenting shareholders. The report highlights a surge in national bank circulation totaling 421,222,489 dollars as of Saturday December fifth, a record level representing 55.43 percent of maximum possible circulation.
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Washington
Congress
William B. Ridgely
National Bank Act
National Bank
Dirsu
Republican National Committee to Meet in Washington
Cincinnati December 6 President Moore of the National Republican league asks Scott Bonham to visit Washington December 11 and 12 for conferences with the national committee and a talk with President Roosevelt. Afterward the National league committee will meet in Philadelphia to discuss the presidential campaign. Bonham notes the New York Tammany victory inspires league workers and prompts reorganization of state leagues in New York and across the south west and New England. The Washington delegation will include Moore Bonham Senators Hanna and Foraker.
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Cincinnati
Moore
National Republican League
Scott Bonham
Ohio State League
Washington
National Republican Committee
Roosevelt
National League Committee
Philadelphia
Bonham
New York State
Republican League
State League of
New York
National League
New England
Hanna
Foraker
Restaurant Keepers Refuse to Open Amid Labor Stand
San Francisco December 6 The Restaurant Keepers' association decided not to reopen restaurants tomorrow morning and to keep doors closed until labor difficulties are settled. About 70 members, with many Italian and French eateries joining in, will operate on a non union scale as a show of opposition to the cooks and waiters union.
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San Francisco
Restaurant Keepers’ Association
Montana Railway Struggles With Winter Snow
Lewistown reports ongoing snow disruption on the Montana Railway with no trains arriving or departing on Thursday or the prior day. A four mile west cut near Ubet fills with snow, and the road lacks a snow plow forcing crews to dig out trains with shovels. Engines are in poor condition after last month’s storm, but officials expect better engines to be repaired to push through drifts between Harlowtown and Lewistown.
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Lewistown
Montana Railway Company
Ubet
Wen
Harlowtown
Bound Over to District Court in Saddle Dispute Case
Lewistown December 6 The preliminary hearing for Mark Lewis charged with assault in the second degree ended with bound over to district court. Bond set at 500 dollars. failing to post bond, Lewis returned to jail. The case stems from a saddle dispute with Ed Eastman who was struck with a neck yoke, left in critical condition but recovered enough to work.
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Standard
Lewistown
Mark Lewis
Justice McParland
Lewis
Ed Eastman
Eastman
Wedding of Walter H. Adamson and Miss Jennie Heylman
In Carbonado the marriage of Walter H. Adamson and Miss Jennie Heylman of Oshkosh Wisconsin was performed by Rev J G Clark. Adamson, a noted local stockman, and Heylman, who has visitors in the county, were attended by William M Murphy and bridesmaid Mrs D Henderson. After the ceremony refreshments followed by a dancing reception.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Walter H. Adamson
Jennie Heylman
Oshkosh
Wis
Carbonado
J. G. Clark
Adamson
Workmen Meeting Ends in Riot in Clermont-Ferrand
Rioting followed a workmen’s meeting in Clermont-Ferrand today to protest against employment agencies. Several policemen were badly hurt by stones and missiles. police dispersed the rioters. In Brest yesterday 13 policemen were badly injured, with quiet after yesterday’s trouble and more anticipated tomorrow.
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Paris
Clermont-Ferrand
Brest
Tyner Letter to Roosevelt Defends Public Record and Seeks Hearing
In a December 6 letter to President Roosevelt James N. Tyner former assistant attorney general asserts his innocence regarding Bristow's postoffice corruption report. He questions the premature guilt declaration and asks that the letter be filed with official records while denying alleged favoritism toward his nephew Barrett and stating he may face further health challenges.
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Washington
James N. Tyner
Postoffice Department
Postoffice
Roosevelt
The
United States
Bristow
Department
Tyner
Barrett
Mr. Bristow
General Tyner
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Ely Dawson
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