Strikes Easing As Four Trains Reach City and Goods Move
Four solid trains arrived this morning on the Burlington with coal for the sugar factory and for commerce, plus merchandise for Billings and points along the Great Northern. A Great Northern fish train arrived last night and continued east. Northern Pacific sent local and through freights including 23 cars of Wyoming coal, distributing freight held up by the strike. An official said the situation looks good and the strike cannot last much longer.
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Burlington
Billings
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Wyoming
Local coal supply prompts adequate service in Bozeman
Bozeman dispatch reports the Northern Pacific is accepting only local freight on the division and handling coal. Farmers may now ship grain to mills in the valley with prompt delivery. The Gallatin valley interurban is also operating at full capacity, hauling coal to farmers and returning grain and produce. No shipments to western or eastern markets are accepted. Some difficulty has been experienced.
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Bozeman
Northern Pacific
Gallatin Valley
Keep Pores Open Be Young at 90
Slogan popular in England and Europe promotes keeping pores open with Robinson Thermal Baths. Dr Erasmus Wilson cites 7% of diseases from clogged pores. Claims rapid, lasting cures for rheumatism malaria eczema and more via home baths or cabinet devices sold by Smith Drug Co and Toledo firm offers free book The Philosophy of Health Beauty.
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Europe
Erasmus Wilson
England
Orinson Rma
Robinson
Smith Drug Co
Enbro Drug Co
Robinsonufacturing Company
Snowbuilding
Toledo
Ohio
Local coal supply steady with strong service
In recent days efforts to secure empty cars to meet demand succeeded, but the situation is temporary. The coal supply here is not alarming, local dealers hold a fair stock and further shipments are prompt. Road service remains nearly unimpaired with daily train departures.
Grain backlog halts shipments in Southeastern Washington
Walla Walla December 7 reports thousands of bushels of grain held by shippers across Southeastern Washington as the switchmen's strike prevents movement to outside points. Dayton and other grain centers show little grain moved with many cars sidetracked in Walla Walla Columbia and Franklin counties.
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Walla Walla
Wash
Washington
Dayton
Columbia
Franklin
Telegraphers refuse pay raise demand at Illinois Central
Chicago December 7. The Illinois Central telegraphers demand for a 10 percent wage increase was refused by road officers. At the railroad officials request the matter will be referred to mediation by Chairman Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Labor Commissioner Nel.
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Chicago
Ilinois Central
Knapp
Interstate Commission
Nel
Meaderville Hit By Dangerous Fire
A fire broke out shortly before 3 am near Meaderville by the public school and spread to a house, the public school, two other dwellings, and a boarding house. Chief Sanger ordered out apparatus and Anaconda Copper Company sent its private brigade. Several families fled their homes in night attire.
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Butte
Sanger
Anaconda Copper Company
Golden West Mining and Milling elects new directors at annual meeting
Out of 500000 shares, 214000 were represented at the annual meeting in Butte. The president reported recent property work progressing satisfactorily. Reports from the general manager and superintendent were also pleasing. The old board of directors were reelected: Gus Rodel, D. W. McIntyre, H. Hughes, Roberts, M. R. Ostranich, Frank A. Lenz. Officers to be chosen later.
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Golden West Mining and Milling Company
Butte
Mnnager
Gus Rodel
D. W. McIntyre
H. Hughes
Roberts
M. R. Ostranich
Frank A. Lenz
Blaze threatens family home on South Dakota street
A fire at 420 South Dakota Street rear damaged a four room frame house. Started by a defective chimney at 2 pm yesterday, the blaze was brought under control with damage estimated under $100 to the building. Neighbors and Neal Hanson’s family were unharmed.
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Neal Hanson
South Dakota Street
George Kahler Recovers at Home After Mine Injury
George Kahler, seriously injured in the original mine a week ago while installing a ventilation fan, is recovering rapidly at his home on 8222 North Main Street.
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George Kahler
North Main Street
Holiday gift offer at Anaconda Standard millinery sale
A year’s prepaid subscription to the Anaconda Standard and a choice from a premium list make a fine holiday present. New late millinery offered at special prices by Mrs. Hughes at 649 Utah Avenue.
Old Gotrox and Harduppe Betrothal Promise Revealed
From the Philadelphia Record, a dialog where Old Gotrox asks prospects of a young man as Harduppe declares his suit. He confirms that your daughter has just promised to marry me, signaling an upcoming alliance within the town.
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Philadelphia Record
Harduppe
Would-Be Hunter Questions Local Game Law Limits
From Life notes a grim guide reply about hunting limits in the area. The exchange highlights a two deer and one guide rule as the local standard, with a wry nod to Bell telephone as a community hub.
Holiday Break Approved By Butte School Board
The Butte district school board approved a holiday period from the Thursday before Christmas to the Monday after New Year’s. Superintendent Young proposed the plan to include time for children to shop and view holiday windows. Clerk Richards presented the November financial report and the board allocated 10,000 from the general fund to the building fund. Otto Steelker, contractor for the high school manual training addition, sought a settlement, but with architect W A O'Brien away in Seattle, the board authorized the chairman to correspond for resolution.
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Butte
Young
Richards
Otto Steelker
W. A. O'Brien
Seattle
Driscoll
Elderkin
O'Brien
Governor Cancels Attorney General Authority in Oklahoma Bank Probe
Oklahoma City December 7 Governor Haskell cancelled the authority of Attorney General West to represent the state before the county grand jury. The move ends the investigation of the Columbia Bank and Trust Co of Oklahoma City after indictments and accusations had been prepared. The governor cited public interest and said banking records will be turned over to a grand jury if the district court requests it after the state banking board completes its accounting.
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Oklahoma City
West
Oklahoma County Grand Jury
Haskell
Columbia Bank and Trust Company
Grand Jury
State Banking Board
District Court
Salt Lake Bandits In Two Successful Holdups
Salt Lake City police report two robberies by the same description. A. C. Bertsch saloon at West Temple and Twelfth South saw $27 taken from the register as proprietor and two patrons raised their hands. About an hour later a Wandamere streetcar crew surrendered $14 to the robbers at line end.
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Salt Lake City
A. C. Bertsch
West Temple
Twelfth South Street
Murphys and Gaynor Meet in Brooklyn First Appointments Talk
New York reports Charles F Murphy a Tammany leader traveled to Brooklyn for a conference with Mayor elect Gaynor. They discussed city appointments amid Gaynor's pledge to ignore bosses. Gaynor is said to insist on capable appointees only.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Brooklyn
Gaynor
Tammany
Gamers Lunch Special in Butte Offers Best Value
There is no sense in nothering about a home lunch. The Special Lunch from 12 to 2 daily at Gamers, 138 West Park Street, is praised as the best in Butte for 30 cents. Light lunches all day with unsurpassed service after shopping today.
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Butte
Gamers
West Park Street
Claims tooth was in lung for year
Los Angeles December 7 medical experts testified in Judge James court in a suit by R W Pell against Dr A Shaw over a tooth that allegedly slid into Pell’s throat and lodged in his lung for nearly a year causing serious difficulties. Pell seeks 10750 damages. Testimony showed wide difference of opinion.
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Los Angeles
James
R. W. Pell
A. Shaw
Pell
Schoolboys confess to be a band of burglars
An accidental shooting in a Nevada City California schoolroom uncovered a stash of revolvers and hunting knives in pockets of classmates. Some youths confessed membership in a gang of young burglars whose specialty was stealing weapons from hardware stores. Their loot sold from 50 cents up, depending on caliber.
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Nevada City
Cal
Crane Case Echoes Ninian Edwards on Mexico Mission
The article recalls Charles R. Crane and Ninian Edwards, early 19th century figures who influenced U S policy toward Mexico. Edwards, a former senator from Illinois, helped provoke impeachment efforts against treasury secretary William H. Crawford via “A B” letters. Crawford, recently paralyzed, returned political fire as Edwards faced pursuit by a sergeant at arms after leaving New Orleans.
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Charles R. Crane
China
Ninian Edwards
United States
Mexico
Edwards
Illinois
Monroe
A. B
Washington
Calhoun
William H. Crawford
the Treasury
Crawford
House of Representatives
Dyspepsia of Old Age Promoted by Stuart’s Tablets
Article explains aging digestion declines and waste exceeds supply. Promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as superior artificial gastric aid after meals. Claims tablets ensure complete digestion, boost nutrition, and stave off age-related decline. Recommends sample package from F A Stuart Co, Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
F. A. Stuart Company
Stuart Building
Marshall, Mich
Edwards and Crawford duel scandal ends political career
The piece recalls a duel linked scandal that toppled Edwards from national politics after public outcry over his attack on a disabled man. It notes Crawford’s dueling history and Edwards's swift resignation from Mexico, then his Illinois governorship, with Crawford outliving him by about a year. Includes an unrelated ad: W. J. Weeks offers hot coats in Butte.
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Wards
Daniel Webster
John Randolph
Edwards
Kentucky
Illlinois
Crawford
Mexico
Ilinois
Illinois
Fight under a leader and roll From the London Times
Aesop's ape recalls sorrow at human graveyards and monkeys mimicking humans. An old tale claims hunters can trick apes by shaving and washing faces, leading to fatal consequences via poisoned arrows. Monkeys show leaders, cooperation, planning, and sentry systems in raids, while humans are distinguished by tool use. Sacred Heart branch election of officers tonight at O. G. Hall.
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London Times
Ealf
Sacred Heart Branch
Hall
Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestive Relief For Indigestion
The ad advises Diapepsin to strengthen digestion and relieve indigestion, heartburn, sour risings, gas, and headaches. It claims relief within five minutes, promotes a hearty appetite, and a "clean and fresh" stomach, urging readers to buy a cent case from their druggist.
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Pape
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