Kitchener Reports 37 Boer Massacre Cases In War Office Release
London dispatch details Lord Kitchener’s report listing 37 incidents of natives shot by Boers aimed to hide Boer movements. Brodrick says murders were planned, not acts of passion, and vows no repetition. Government plans to break up camps and move refugees to coast shelters.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Glasgow
Brodrick
Liberal Party
Lord Roseberry
Bank Burglars Foiled in Felicity Ohio and Shreve Bank Blast
In Felicity Clermont county early today burglars failed to rob the First National bank as Thomas Donald fired on them. They cut lines, boarded a train to Cincinnati, and escaped into Kentucky. In Shreve a dynamite blast blew the town bank safe. two cracksmen were captured and several fled in a stolen buggy.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
First National Bank
Felicity
Clermont County
Thomas Donald
Kentucky
Shreve
State Treasurers Receives Five-County Tax Remittance
State Treasurer Barret announced receipt of 188,871.90 from five counties as the state's share of this year’s taxes. Silver Bow contributed 99,220.10, Cascade 40,421.77, Chateau 26,579.57, Jefferson 9,781.68, and Flathead 12,871.78, with_bulk of funds from Silver Bow.
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Standard
Helena
Barret
Silver Bow
Cascade
Chateau
Jefferson
Flathead
Kitchener Directs Movements as Hamilton Arrives
London dispatch reports Lord Kitchener has personally taken the field and is directing troop movements now that General Ian Hamilton has arrived. The Pretoria correspondent of the Daily Telegraph notes the shift in command and focus of operations.
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London
Ian Hamilton
Pretoria
Daily Telegraph
Lord Kitchener
Dowie Receivership Suit Proceeding Near End
Chicago December 11 The suit brought by Samuel Stevenson Dowie’s brother in law seeks to force a receivership over John Alexander Dowie the faith healer to manage his earnings and assets amid mounting legal challenges and disputed leadership of his religious empire
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Samuel Stevenson
Dowie
Lace Industry Dispute Heard Before Judge Tuley
Stevenson testifies he came to Chicagofrom England and was defrauded of 185000 by Dowle in a lace industry scheme. The defendant files a sweeping denial in court.
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Zion
Tuley
Stevenson
Dowle
Chicago
England
Munich meeting calls Reichstag to end South Africa war
Several thousand attended a Munich anti British rally with Bavarian deputies. Speakers denounced Mr Chamberlain and a resolution urged the reichstag to take the initiative to terminate the war in South Africa. German socialists seek joint intervention against Great Britain to harass the government.
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Berlin
Munich
Mr. Chamberlain
Reichstag
South Africa
Germany
Great Britain
Verdict for Wallace Mix in $16,000 railroad injury suit
In Helena on December 11 a federal jury awarded Wallace Mix $16,000 against the Northern Pacific Railroad for injuries from a collision near Bearmouth on December 25, 1899. The verdict, reached in two and a half hours, followed arguments over whether a fellow servant or a dispatcher caused the wreck.
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Standard
Helena
Dec
Wallace Mix
United States
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
William Wallace
Mix
Missoula
Hell Gate
Bearmouth
Granite County
Bonita
Knowles
Brevet Rank List Nears Submission
The army board completed a list of officers to be recommended for brevet rank for gallant services in Cuba Porto Rico the Philippines and China. The final tally nears 1000 names with President Roosevelt reportedly on the list as brigadier general of volunteers.
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Washington
Army Board
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
China
Secretary of War
Senate
Roosevelt
Former Bridgeport Bank Cashier Acquitted in Second Trial
Harry M. Clark, former cashier of the First National Bank of Bridgeport, was acquitted today in U S court after a second trial. He had been indicted about four years ago on charges of making false entries in the bank's books.
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Columbus
Ohio
Harry M. Clark
First National Bank of Bridgeport
United States
American Missionary Ellen Stone Reported Seen Alive
Berlin dispatch says Ellen M. Stone the captive American missionary was recently seen alive at Koprivenkolibi near Dubnitza, according to the Sofia correspondent of Lokal Anzeiger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Sofia
Lokal Anzeiger
Ellen M. Stone
Koprivenkolibi
Dubnitza
Jewel thieves tied to Portland heist in Omaha arrests
In Portland Oregon detectives linked W H Woods and Maggie Johnson to the November 17 Hotel Portland jewelry theft worth 15000 dollars. They were traced by pawnbrokers and found with 3000 dollars in gems in Omaha and Leavenworth records note prior travel and a daughter’s boarding-house family ties.
Montana Day Sought at Charleston Exposition
Hemphill of the publicity department asks Governor Toole to designate a Montana Day at the exposition. Before naming the day the governor will determine a date when several Montanans are likely to attend the fair.
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Hemphill
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Toole
Montana
Case Nears End in Bonine Case Arguments
The full morning session covered government and defense prayers. Final arguments began in the afternoon with Assistant District Attorney Taggart for the government and C. M. Fulton for the defense. Arguments likely finish tomorrow and jurors could be sent late in the day.
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Washington
Taggart
C. M. Fulton
Zeigler Stops McDonald In Quick Whitehall Bout
R D Zeigler outboxed an unknown rival named McDonald in a fast 2 minute 40 second heavyweight contest at Whitehall. Zeigler claimed a $500 purse win before about 350 spectators and invited any statewide heavyweight challenge.
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Standard
Whitehall
R.D. Zeigler
McDonald
Henry Jackson
Fred Warren
A. N. Needham
Zeigler
Sally French
McDonal
J. Spencer
C. S. Zeigler
Zeller
Arraigned at His Home in Ballston Bank Teller Charged
Cese B. Fitch am teller at the First National Bank Ballston was arraigned at his home before a U S commissioner on allegations of misappropriating 100000 of bank funds. M C Medbury cashier and J Graham bank examiner filed the charges. Fitch pleaded not guilty and examination was waived. Bail set at 20000, expected to be furnished.
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Ballston
N. Y
Cese B. Fitcham
First National Bank
United States
M. C. Medbury
and & J. Graham
National Bank
Fitcham
Extreme Cold Grips Anaconda as Record Lows Spread
Anaconda faces a brutal cold spell with temperatures plunging from three degrees above zero by noon to two degrees below zero by 9 PM. Street readings hit zero at 7 PM and fell to 11 PM. Midnight indications project at least 16 degrees below zero before 6 AM.
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Anaconda
Government
F. W. Harrison
Deadly Opposed to Groat Bill in Congress
John W. Springer, president of the National Livestock Association, after an interview with President Roosevelt, says the Great bill faces strong opposition from dairy interests and packing interests. He urges all opposed to write to their senators and representatives to defeat it, predicting possible Supreme Court challenges if it becomes law.
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Chicago
John W. Springer
National Livestock Association
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Springer
West
South
Mr. Springer
Supreme Court of the United States
Stuart's Catarrh Tablets Promote Permanent Cure
A 19th century notice touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior remedy for catarrh and catarrhal diseases. It claims gum from the Eucalyptus tree plus antiseptics cure the root germs, with Dr. Ramsdell endorsing the product over inhalers and washes. Only safe, palatable lozenges for head, throat, lungs, and stomach catarrh.
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Stuart
Ramsdell
Western Union Declares Regular 1% Dividend
The directors of the Western Union Telegraph company declared their regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent today in New York.
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Western Union
New York
Western Union Telegraph Company
Billiard Match Ends In Split Honors In New York
In New York on December 11, Slosson and Uarutel agreed to divide the prize and honors after the planned match to decide second and third place did not take place tonight.
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New York
Slosson
Uarutel
France
Schwab to Visit Europe After Christmas
Charles M. Schwab president of United States Steel plans a European trip lasting about two months starting shortly after Christmas. He will depart New York and be away through February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Europe
Plague Death Reported Near Sydney Suburb
A bubonic plague death was reported today in the suburbs of Sydney. Officials urged vigilance as health authorities investigate the case and trace contacts.
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Sydney
Receiver Appointed for Omaha Loan and Trust Company
Judge Fawcett appoints William C. Potter as receiver with a $100,000 bond. The bank holds debenture bonds of about $350,000 and $4.5 million in guaranteed loans backed by mortgages, with $1.1 million in real estate foreclosed. Stockholders reportedly offered at 1 to 5 cents on the dollar. no recovery expected.
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Omaha
William M. Wallace
Fawcett
District Court
William C. Potter
Omaha Loan and Trust Company
Wallage
Missouri
Nebraska
Savings Bank
MISSOULA NOTES TIDAL OF VISITORS AND LOCAL HAPPENINGS
A. P. Johnston visits Missoula. Warren Wilcox travels to Philipsburg on business. Major Smead from the reservation visits. Mrs. E. A. Winstanley returns from Portland. William Bryan of Carter and Fred Cowan from Bonner are in town. Oliver C. Cooper from Hamilton. Frank and Robert Ray of Bonner also visit. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Ward on East Railroad. A baby girl arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Dunham. Judge Meany of Plains recovering from typhoid. Dr. Dodd of Butte to visit Florence hotel next week for consultations. Elmer J. Carter leaves for a statewide business tour. Norman Wallace moves from Bitter Root toward Anaconda. Samuel Deoettinger passes through en route from San Francisco to New York. Lynde Catlin returns from a two week trip to St Paul and Minneapolis. Frank Worden visits from Frenchtown to see a play at the opera house. Madam Scheuch visits Missoula and plans winter with the Scheuchs. Mrs. Ulm of Helena travels home via Spokane, greeted by her daughters at the university. Mr. and Mrs. Thompson depart for Helena for the Mystic Shrine meeting. Col. J. A. McGowan of Plains plots a new townsite and builds a cold storage plant. Dr. George Lesher and F. P. Barnes head to Helena crossing desert routes. Tyler Thompson guides them through the Sahara trek.
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A. P. Johnston
Warren Wilcox
Philipsburg
Major Smead
E. A. Winstanley
Portland
William Bryan
Carter
Fred Cowan
Bonner
Oliver C. Cooper
Hamilton
Frank and
Robert Ray
William LI. Ward
East Railroad Street
Judge Meany
Plains
George Harris
Missoulian
Coeur d’Alene
Dr. Dodd
Butte
Florence Hotel
Elmer J. Carter
Norman Wallace
Helena
Anaconda
Samuel Deoettinger
Dr. Oettinger
San Francisco
New York
Lynde Catlin
United States Land Office
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Frank Worden
Frenchtown
Sarah Cowell le Moyne
Duchess of Marlborough
Opera House
Madam Scheuch
Professor Scheuch
Missoula
Scheuch
Ulm
Spokane
T. B. Thompson
Thompson
Order of the Nobles of the
Tyler Thompson
Lumber camps to start in Hamilton signaling prosperous season
Hamilton's business community welcomes the news that lumbering camps will soon open. Fifteen workers will be hired this week to prepare two camps for loggers who will begin felling timber for next season's cut, promising a strong year for the town and its mills.
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Hamilton
Bio Mills
Hopefulness in Grantsdale community amid church and theater events
The Grantsdale scene shows optimism across classes. Rev. Mr. McJunkin of Missoula preaches at Grantsdale and will lead the Presbyterian church pulpit through spring. "Quo Vadis" draws the largest crowd in over a year, pleasing spectators. Local timber chatter hints at large deals to sustain mills. Episcopalian ladies report a successful fair with $240 profit. Under Sheriff Bishop travels east with the Daly trotters and returns from a pleasant visit.
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Mr. McJunkin
Missoula
Grantsdale
Presbyterian Church
McCrackin
Will Grush
Stevensville
Jack Nelson
Paragon
M. J. Healey
Helena
Episcopal Guild
Acme
Main Street
Dpd. A. Bishop
Daly Trotters
iManager
Victor M. M. Company
Helena Land Office Upheld in 40 Acre Augusta Contest
The Helena land office reports the general land office commissioner affirmed its decision in the contest of Kissenpaugh against Auchard. The ruling involves 40 acres of land near Augusta and both decisions favor the plaintiff.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Land Office
General Land Offfice
Fulton Submarine Torpedo Boat Raised After Sinking
The submarine torpedo boat Fulton raised at New Suffolk New York after sinking at her dock on Monday. The only damage was from water pouring into the vessel during the incident.
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New York
Fulton
New Suffolk
L. AI
Ship Repair Passes Inspection After Overhaul
The note states the vessel has been examined through an open forward hatch with no bottom damage found. After overhaul and cleaning of her machinery, the ship is expected to be as good as ever.
Editorial Writer Shot by His Landlord in New York
Francis Ivagh an editorial writer for an afternoon paper was shot by Alex Horr a bookbinder and printer. Ivagh now in Bellevue hospital in critical condition. The incident follows Ivagh’s move request after a rent dispute and lockout. Ivagh accused Horr of anarchist publishing before collapsing.
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New York
Francis Ivagh
Alex Horr
Bellevue Hospital
Horr
Ivagh
Lterature
Harr
Reduction in German Bar Iren
Berlin reports from a conference of leading iron masters in Berlin and Stettin. They decide to cut iron bar prices by 30 pfennigs per unit, rough sheet iron by 24% marks, and fine sheet iron by 1 mark per 10 kilograms.
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Berlin
Osslische Zeitung
Stettin
Irish Delegates Leave for Europe on Oceanic
New York December delegates John B. B. Redmond Thomas O'Donnell and Patrick A. McHugh Irish nationalists who came to collect subscriptions for the United Irish League sailed for Europe today on the Oceanic.
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New York
John BB. Redmond
Thomas O'Donnell
Patrick A. McHugh
United Irish League
Europe
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Due West
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Neb
H. Woods
True Johnson
Alfred F. Lowenthal
Ore
Woods
Wood
Johnson
Brooks Grant
Kelly Wiley
Northern Pacific
A. F. Lowenthal
Grant
W. J. Woods
Maggie Johnson
Brooks
Wylie
Sixth
Burnside
Charles Savage
Denver
Grant Brooks
Leavenworth
Kan
W. H. Wood
Maggie L. Johnson
Maggie
Ence
Whitehall Sports
Anaconda News
Schwab
Vor
Helena Dec
Director J
Missoula Notes
Gladden
Mrs. George Dunam
Hamilton Happenings
Butterick Publishing CO
UN Paris
Wondon
Toronto
Delineator
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Dallas
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Texas
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