Contempt Case Against Boston & Montana Heads to Court Decision
Arguments heard yesterday before Judge Clancy in the contempt case against the Boston & Montana company and officials. Judge Clancy said a decision on opening of court would be given next Saturday morning if the defendants are found guilty. Other court items include Staats vs Beck verdict for 150, Baldwin deposition issue, and Ulsher v Shackelton & Whiteway trial underway with $359 claimed and $58 counter claim. Christie & Leys ad.
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Boston & Montana Company
Judice Clancy
James M. Denny
Heinze
John F. Forbis
Clancy
Heine
Boston & Montana
Pennsylvania
Navy
Harney
J. A. Staats
Julia A. Beck
Staats
Bozeman
Ulsher
Elk Park
Girl Is Seriously Injured By Dog Bite
Special Dispatch to the Standard Billings Dec 8 A 6 year old daughter of Frank Zimmerman farmer five miles from here was seriously injured by a neighbor's ferocious dog. The door opened and the dog sprang at her biting her upper lip tearing out a tooth ripping flesh from the lower lip and opening one side of her nose. Dr Chapple attended her and she is improving. The dog was killed.
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The
Standard
Billings
Frank Zimmerman
Steele
Zimmerman
Estate of Thomas Ford case submitted to supreme court
Special Dispatch reports the matter of the Ford estate from Deer Lodge county where Thomas Ford died April 1 1900 leaving real and personal property. Cornelius Hayes named executor. widow objected and R B Smith served as special administrator until April 1 1901 when Hayes appointment was confirmed. Hayes objected to Smiths estate report claiming items were sold too cheaply. district court overruled, Hayes appealed with exceptions.
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Helena
Thomas Ford
Supreme Court
Ford
Deer Lodge County
Cornelius Hayes
Hayes
R. B. Smith
Smith
Hayges
Appointed to Defend Them
Helena news notes appointed defense lawyers in federal court for several grand jury indictments. E A Carleton represents Houseman for trespass, W Ek Cullen Jr. defends Jake Williamson linked to a whiskey case tied to seven tribal deaths. Others include H S Hepner for Navier La Rose, A B Heywood for Jerry Little Plume, and C J Geier with H R Thompson for James Hall.
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Standard
Helena
E. A. Carleton
Houseman
W. Ek. Cullen, Jr
Jake Williamson
Blackfeet
James Little Plume
Hepner
Navier la Rose
A. B. Heywood
Jerry Little Plume
C. J. Geier
H. R. Thompson
James Hall
Post rifle contest at Fort Harrison
News from Fort Harrison reports a Wednesday 10 30 AM post rifle competition at the fort. Five teams of five will compete for a promised prize, with eager expectations of good shooting between the different companies. Word also arrives that Capt. E B Goss of Fort Missoula has been ordered to Fort Harrison and is believed to be appointed regimental adjutant.
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Standard
Helena
Dec
Fort Harrison
E. B. Goss
Fort Missoula
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Michner Versus Fransham
Helena December 8 The Montana Supreme Court reverses the lower court in the case of Thomas Michner versus W J Fransham former Gallatin County Sheriff In a suit for 136 65 the court remands for a new trial commissioner Calloway drafting the opinion The lower court had ruled for the plaintiff.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Thomas Michner
W. J. Fransham
Gallatin County
Calloway
Ferrish Found Not Guilty In Montana Trial
At a late hour the jury in the state case against K. T. Ferrish returned a verdict of not guilty and Ferrish was discharged. Some jurors voted guilty on the first ballot but a majority reached acquittal. Ten days earlier a wagon owned by A. S. Hanson was robbed of groceries and provisions using a wagon in the haul.
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Standard
Billings
K. T. Ferrish
Ferrish
A. S. Hanson
Plunder Aftermath Traced to Ferrish’s Northern Town Spot
It is alleged wagon tracks and the fleeing plunder were traced from the robbery scene to Ferrish's residence in the northern part of town, indicating his possible involvement in the incident.
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Ferrish
McFerran Seeks Liberty on Indemnifying Bond
Great Falls dispatch reports H B McFerran, jailed on state charges, likely to gain liberty via indemnifying bond from Bank of Trenton. He was acquitted in October of obtaining a carload of horses from Sam Dodd by false pretenses, then rearrested for alleged embezzlement. He argues the crime occurred in Tennessee and that commissions on the earlier shipment justified his actions.
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Standard
Great Falls
H. B. McFerran
Bank of
Trenton
Tenn
Sam Dodd
Logging Creek
Memphis
Dodd
McFerran
Montana
Tennessee
Bryan Pays Visit to Chamber of Deputies and Senate
William J. Bryan visited Paris today, comparing French parliamentary methods with the United States Congress. He was escorted to the senate by Senator Clemenceau who introduced him to Premier Combes and had a long talk with the French leader who showed strong interest in American economic and political affairs.
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Paris
William J. Bryan
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
United States Congress
Clemenceau
Premier Combes
Bryan
M. Combes
Turks and Albanians Protest Austro Russian Reform Measures
In Monastir at the Isaak mosque, Turks and Albanians denounced Austro Russian reform actions. They resolved to block entry to Monastir and organize steps to resist the reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sofia
Monastir
Macedonia
Judge Overrules Non-Suit Request in Walden v Northern Pacific
In Helena on December 8 Judge Hiram Knowles of the United States court overruled the defendant Walden’s motion for a non-suit in the $15,000 damages case against the Northern Pacific Railway. After plaintiff’s testimony the motion was argued and rejected.
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Standard
Helena
Hiram Knowles
United States
J. A. Walden
Northern Pacific
Knowles
Chicago couple weds in Billings court under justice Mann
An early morning ceremony in Justice of the Peace F L Mann's courtroom united C A Croshaw and Miss Hannah F E Pearson, both of Chicago, who have just arrived in the country and will reside in Carbon county. The bride was given away by Chief of Police Morse with O F F Goddard serving as best man.
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Standard
Billings
Justice of the Peace
F. L. Mann
C. A. Croshaw
Hannah FE. Pearson
Chicago
Carbon County
Morse
O. F F. Goddard
Dr. Dilworth Bears Grandmother Body Through Billings
Dr. Dilworth of Red Lodge escorted the corpse of his aged grandmother through Billings after her death in Red Lodge last Saturday. The body will be buried in Leavenworth Kansas, with W M Potter of Red Lodge accompanying him to Gillette Wyoming where he turned back on today’s Burlington train.
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The
Standard
Billings
Dilworth
Red Lodge
Leavenworth
Kan
Gillette
Wyo
W. M. Potter
Burlington
Five Burned to Death in Clarksburg Fire
A deadly blaze at the Fowler residence in Freehold County N J consumed the home and killed Mr and Mrs Clayton Fowler and three of their children leaving the community shocked authorities investigating the cause of the fire in Clarksburg today.
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Freehold
N. J
Clarksburg
Clayton Fowler
King Victor Emmanuel Donates to Macedonian Refugees Fund
Rome December 8 King Victor Emmanuel grants 2000 dollars from his private purse to aid refugees from Macedonia.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Butte Social Scene Highlights and Club Activities
Butte society reports a visit by Miss Cora Hickey of Nampa and Miss Clara Peters of Anaconda to Mrs. C. J. Kelley. The Woman's club department meets at Ellis' hall. Twin boys born near Ouray and a telegraph update note the mother and babies are doing well. A yellow chrysanthemum luncheon at Mrs. Richards' table draws praise. Needlework Guild elects officers. American authors and literature group discusses Southern writers. Mothers and guests mingle in a day of social and literary events, with Christmas box plans for the industrial school.
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Cora Hickey
Nampa
Idaho
Clara Peters
Anaconda
C. J. Kelley
West Granite Street
Ouray
Colo
W. W. Ashley
Butte
Louise Hammond
J. S. Hammond
Harry W. Richards
A. T. Morgan
Walter C. Lewis
H. O. Wilson
Harry Symons
A. W. Corner
Woman's Club of
Ellis’ Hall
John MclIntyre
T. J. Jeffries
C. J F. Kellogg
F. Hopkinson Smith
J. Sidney Ellis
Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus
P. W. Sheehy
Thomas Nelson Page
MclIntyre
Jeffries
Kirkwood
Ralph Place
J. D. Riter
L. F. Kellogg
Olivia Hopkins
Reinhardt
J. R. Russel
H. L. Charles
David Dickson
Patrick Mullins
P. C. Gillis
Rupert Nuck Olls
Hf. L. Ricker
Steele
Elliott Hopkins
N.B. Davidson
Dan Yaney
Baseball Magnates Meet in New York
The annual winter meeting of the National Baseball League and the American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs opened in New York. Debt reduced, Harry G. Pulliam reelected president, and the leagues ratified the Cincinnati agreement replacing the old peace pact. The name was changed to National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, foul strike rule stood, and the Pittsburgh club awarded the pennant for the prior season.
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New York
National Baseball League
American Association of Professional Baseball Clubs
Harry G. Pulliam
Cincinnati
National League
American League
National League and
American Association of Baseball Clubs
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Pittsburg
Langford Beats Gans in 15round Bout at Criterion Club
Samuel Langford of Cambridge defeated Joe Gans of Baltimore in a 15 round match at the Criterion Athletic Club in Boston. Langford won the decision but did not claim the lightweight world title as he was two pounds overweight.
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Boston
Samuel Langford
Cambridge
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Criterion Athletic Club
Langford
Chicago Fight Night Ends in Third Round KO
Benny Yanger of Chicago knocked out Hugh Murphy in the third round of a six round bout. Murphy offered little resistance as the local card moved ahead tonight.
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Chicago
Dec
Benny Yanger
Hugh Murphy
Murphy
Panama Recognition Debate by Edwin A Grosvenor
Professor Grosvenor argues the Roosevelt action recognizing Panama’s de facto government is an akademic historical inquiry, not a practical policy question. He notes 1778 France recognized American independence and 1908 the United States recognized Panama, both faits accomplis, with Panama’s return to independence lacking precise precedent.
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William Irving Hamilton
Amherst College
Edwin A. Grosvenor
Roosevelt
Panama
President Roosevelt praised for Panama recognition action
The article argues that Colombia rejected a canal treaty harming Panama’s interests, leading to Panama’s secession. It credits President Roosevelt for timely recognition of Panama and warns Colombia’s stance invoked eminent domain and international law concerns as humanity’s issue. It commends decisive U.S. leadership and national gratitude.
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Colombia
New Granada
United States
Washington
Panama
Roosevelt
Laura Galt Crowned Daughters of the Confederacy Queen
Miss Laura Galt visitor to Augusta Georgia carnival wins queen title with diamond ring and crown of roses. United Confederate Veterans may nominate her as Winnie Davis successor at next reunion. Fans escort her to the train after a continuous ovation from veterans and public.
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Augusta
Laura Galt
South
Winnie Davis
Galt
Camp No
Lou
Brooks
Carnival Company
Miss Galt
United Confederate Veterans
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Ellington
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Estey
Schaeffer
Sherman
E. Park Street
Butte, Mont
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Drugcia
Chichester Che
Ubls
Madison Square, P
Mila. F
Ing
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M’ferran
Kansas
King Victor
H. Trailer & CO
Makers
Boston, Masse
L.s.cohn, Dist
Butte, Montana
E. Albrecht & Son
St. Paul, Minn
Julia P. Bailey
Pacific Avenue
Spokane
Wash
Woman's Club
Needlework Guild of America
Yanger
Prof, Grosvenor OF
Amherst
Gravelle
Ervin Co
Priestley
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Utton
Confederacy
New Rogers
Lester
Aca
Bee Hive
Grotto Cafe
Butte Hotel
East Broadway
Oechsli
W. Broadway
Dick P. Sutton
Alexander Bros. Plantation Minstrels
ALL Star
DE Wolf Hopper
Opera
Charles Dickens
MR. Pickwick
Grand Opera House
Lombard Bros
Ely Dawson
Coon
Carl Charles
Wonderful Equilib
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Edison
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