Plumber Bertram Dies After Altercation in Butte
A. C. Bertram, a well known Butte plumber, was found dying near William Maus’s plumbing shop on West G lenn Street after a reported kick. He claimed he had been kicked and died later at the Southern hotel, with prior drunken spree noted. investigators unsure if death was natural or foul play. The 56 year old came from Anaconda and lodged at the hotel, with health declines linked to previous hemorrhages.
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A. C. Bertram
William Mays
Bertram
East Galena Street
Hughes
Southern Hotel
Tom Harrington
Anaconda
Southern
Louisville
Butte Briefs and Notables Visit Local Scene
Bozeman visitor O F Lindquist and Hamilton’s J H Squires arrived in town. Sand Creek’s L J Browning and Helena’s H R Knapp joined yesterday’s arrivals. Salt Lake mining man J H Conrad. Dillon’s George O Crowell visiting. Marriage licenses issued for Erick C Larson and Helen Andrew, Orlando Lulegi and Pierie Cino Francesca, Eli Koskela and Lizzie Hendrickson, Samuel P Johnson. Coroner-elect filed official bond for 15000 dollars. John Nelson justice of the peace filed a 3000 dollar bond.
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O. F. Lindquist
Bozeman
J. H. Squires
Hamilton
L. J. Browning
Sand Creek Wi
Putte
H. R. Knapp
Helena
J. H. Conrad
Salt Lake
George O. Crowell
Dillon
Erick C. Larson
Helen Andrew
Orlando Lulegi
Piarie Cino Francesca
Eli Koskela
Lizzie Hendrickson
Samuel P. Johnson
D. J. Charles
E. J. Mayo
William Luxton
John Nelson
J. A. Talbott
A. J. Davis
W C T U Convention Ends With Prohibition and Organ Plan
Washington Dec 7 The National W C T U convention closes after a week of reports. An executive committee recommendation to own and control an official organ is adopted. A resolution urges the adoption of a constitutional amendment prohibiting polygamy.
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Washington
Roberts Arrives in Port Elizabeth Amid Splendid Reception
Lord Roberts landed in Port Elizabeth this morning aboard the Canada and was greeted by a fourfold reception. Townspeople stayed up all night to secure vantage points as the field marshal moved through the streets receiving addresses before reboarding the Canada.
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BR Hett
Port Elizabeth
Cape Colony
Dee
Lord Roberts
Canada
German Navy Discovers Sir Claude MacDonald in Pekin Treasure Theft
Berlin reports that German marine officials found Sir Claude MacDonald, ex minister at Pekin, personally overseeing those carrying treasures to the British legation buildings, indicating involvement in a theft case.
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Berlin
Dev
Deutsche Zeitung
Germamarine
Claude MacDonald
Pekin
State Department Demands Release of American Engineer
Washington reports the state department told Minister Hunter in Guatemala City to press for the release of May the American engineer who was arrested while attempting to depart Guatemala if May’s claim of leaving an attorney of record stands true.
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Washington
State Department
Hunter
Guatemala City
May
Guatemala
Patient Czar at Livadia Receives Steadier Recovery
The czar shows continued improvement at Livadia with more substantial meals and ongoing careful observation. He endures illness with patience and follows his physicians orders.
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Livadia
Dec
Conservatives Win Seven Seats in 71-Member Assembly
Montreal reports the provincial elections result with the Conservatives securing seven of 39 counties contested, leaving them seven seats in the 71-member house.
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Montreal
Sullivan Wins Decision Over Ryan in Six Round Fight
Tommy Sullivan of Brooklyn defeated Billy Ryan of Syracuse by decision after six slow rounds at the Illinois Athletic Club. The bout was seen as slow and uninteresting by ringside observers from Chicago.
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Chicago
Tommy Sullivan
Brooklyn
Billy Ryan
Syracuse
Illnois Athletic Club
Coman Appointed General Agent for Oregon Short Line at Salt Lake
W Fef Coman of Portland named general agent of the Oregon Short Line railroad company at Salt Lake City in a formal appointment announced today.
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Salt Lake
W. Fef. Coman
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Portland
Ore
Anglo Portuguese alliance menace to France warned
Paris dispatch notes Libre Parole argues that the Anglo Portuguese alliance poses a new threat to France in relation to Lisbon fetes.
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France
Paris
Lisbon
Libre Parole
Emperor Nicholas Again Attends State Business
London December 8 The St Petersburg correspondent of the Times reports Emperor Nicholas is again engaged with state affairs.
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London
Nicholas
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Prohibition of Spanish bullfight ordered by acting governor
Phoenix Arizona December 7 Acting Governor Akers issued an order prohibiting the Spanish bullfight set for next Monday.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Akers
Opening Day at Phoenix Cowboy and Indian Carnival
Preparations for the Phoenix carnival are complete with bulls mats and toreadors brought from Mexico for the opening day. Guns and band music set a festive tone as crowds gather for the parade and events.
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Mexico
Seizure of Comtesse Castellane Yacht Upheld
Havre civil tribunal rules the seizure of the Valhalla yacht legal and orders sale at an upset price of 750,000 francs on February 28 unless debts are paid. Comtesse de Castellane faced creditor M de Villier over a 750,000 franc bill with 300,000 francs later spent on fittings.
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Paris
Havre
Comtesse de Castellane
M. de Villier
Maitre Bonnet
London
DeWet Pushes South Through Cape Colony After Sterkspruit Fight
After the Sterkspruit engagement General DeWet moved south crossing the Caledon river then east along the Orange river bank toward Aliwal North. He neared Rouxville with General Knox in pursuit. DeWet’s men were exhausted and about 300 dead horses were counted between Smithfield road and the Orange river.
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Aliwal
Cape Colony
Sterkspruit
DeWet
Caledon River
Odendal Drift
Orange River
Rouxville
Knox
Smithfield Road
Representative Taylor Aims Federal Prohibition of Polygamy
Representative Taylor of Ohio announced a measure to curb polygamy by proposing a constitutional amendment for uniform marriage and divorce laws. He states the goal goes beyond mere uniformity and targets polygamy to end it, calling the remedy essential and far reaching.
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Washington
Taylor
Ohio
Brigham Roberts
Utah
Congress
French Chamber Rejects Inquiry into Colonial Slavery
Paris reports the chamber of deputies votes 409 to 114 against a parliamentary inquiry into slavery and cruelty in French colonies. The senate passes a naval bill after brief debate as Senator Cambos calls for 20 more cruisers to threaten British trade in potential war. Minister DeLassan says the bill's cruiser plan suffices.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Cambos
M. DeLassan
France
German Chancellor seeks indemnity for China expedition costs
Berlin December 7 The imperial chancellor Count von Buelow told the budget committee he asks for an indemnity for dispatching the expedition to China and its expenses He said the Proopa sent to China would be disbanded once the work is finished and no legal basis would be created for permanent embodiment.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
China
Queen names appointments to arbitration convention
London reports the queen has chosen Sir Julian Pauncefote Lord Justice Sir FPadaward Frye and Professor John Westlake of Cambridge University for the international arbitration convention. The selections follow earlier events in the process.
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London
Julian Pauncefote
Fpadaward Frye
John Westlake
Cambridge University
Alton smelting plant burns near Tucson causing job losses
The Alton smelting plant of Helvetia Copper company located 15 miles south of Tucson burned this morning. Losses amount to 100400 dollars with partial insurance. The blaze will discharge 250 workers.
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Tucson
Ariz
Alton
Helvetia Copper Company
Becket Sharp on Stage Trials and Thackeray Adaptations
The Chicago Chronicle surveys failed attempts to dramatize Thackeray works and praises Mrs. Fiske’s Becky Sharp. It notes Becky's strong scenes, wonders about Esmond and Pendennis on stage, and argues that Thackeray’s subtle satire resists theatrical rendering. Langdon Mitchell’s Vanity Fair adaptation is highlighted as a model.
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Chicago Chronicle
Babylon
William Makepeace Thackeray
Thackeray
Becky Sharp
Sir Pitt
Becky
Rawdon
Gaunthouse
John O’gaunt
Mr. Sothern
Henry Esmond
Queen Anne
Castlewood
Marquis of Esmond
Lord Castlewood
Lord Molum
Rachel
Frank Castlewood
Pendennis
George Warrington
Boucicault
Captain Costigan
Edward Harrigan
Cos
Jack Belzize
Lady Clara
Colonel Newcome
Shakespeare
King Lear
Managua Court Declares London Bank Liquidation Ordered
The civil court of Managua district rules the London Bank of Central America Limited lacks judicial standing in Nicaragua and orders liquidation of stock.
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Managua
Nic
Civil Court of the District of
Smallpox Decreasing in New York District
Health officials report no new smallpox cases in the last 24 hours in New York City. No further spread feared as the board of health notes a declining situation.
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New York
the Board of Health
Cleone Strikes Offshore Rock and Crew Abandons Ship
The steamer Cleone, operating between San Francisco and Northern California ports, reportedly ran onto rocks near Punta Gorda after striking yesterday morning and was abandoned by its crew last night.
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San Francisco
California
Punta Gorda
Debate Over Colored Women Admittance at Albany Federation Meet
At the New York Federation of Women's Clubs Albany gathering a clash looms over admitting colored delegates. Key figures Mrs. A M Palmer supports inclusion, while Mrs Helmuth and Mrs Philip Carpenter oppose to avoid Southern rift. Mrs Cornelius Zabriskie tipped to succeed Helmuth as president.
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New York Federation of Women's Clubs
Albany
Milwaukee
A. M. Palmer
Confessional Woman's League
State and General Federation
Helmuth
Charles Dennison
General Federation of Women's Clubs
National Federation
Philip Carpenter
Committee On Law
Cornelius Zabriskie
Brooklyn
Denver's Cat Ghost Obsession Haunts La Los Angeles Visitor
Clarence Duvall from Los Angeles reports seeing and chasing a cat ghost at the Columbia in Denver. Chief Clerk Banks witnesses the scene as Duvall explains the cat’s nine lives myth with a comic, eerie tale of affection and perpetual pursuit.
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Denver Times
Columbia
Clarence Duvall
Los Angeles
Duvall
Age X Rays of Centenarians from British Commission
The report on centenarians notes most were small to medium in stature with a spare habit. Voices were feeble, teeth often gone, but digestion was good. A 98 year old clergyman claimed never being sick. They ate modestly, rarely drank, exercised outdoors, and were generally placid and good-natured.
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British Medical Association
Small Men Live Longest Statement on Old Age
A compact aphorism notes that smaller men tend to live longer, highlighting a curious social observation about height and longevity with emphasis on reliability of such aging claims.
Not the Enemy He Feared
A New York Tribune tale recounts a department chief hunted by persistent newspaper men. After a long chase by horseback and carriage, a law firm clerk reveals a Klondike stake and payoff, prompting the chief to fear further confrontations and abandon his habit of early rising to dodge creditors.
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New York Tribune
Victoria
Mr. X
Klondike
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