Arrest Boys Who Defeated Spokane Allegations Stir
A Spokane police bout with Chief Rico and Sergeant McPhee over a football game sparked debate. Inspectors and locals criticized the handling, noting Spokane’s city pride and questions about the fair treatment of the rival team. The visit included witnesses bound for Helena to testify in the Great Northern robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren Sf Rice
D. D. RePhee
Spokane
Butte
Rico
Tim
Witherece
Rica
McPhee
J. Playin
Finencia
Bulle
W. D. Vincent
Old National Bank of
Montenery
Helena
United States
Rondo
Bya Mech
Old National Bank
Apskane Visitars Fos
Butla
Uly
Chic Rice
Itc
Auto Races at Ormonde in March
The Automobile Club of America announces that races at Ormonde, Pi will occur during the first week in March. The main event is a 259 mile race for racing cars only. Short races require entrants to run in the 20 mile pace or either of the two 10 mile races with a minimum speed of 50 miles per hour.
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New York
Mac
Comandes of
Artomobile Club of America
Ormonde
Pia
Jolt and Jab Fight Ends In No Decision Across Cities
A curiously garbled report claims two 19 round boxing bouts in Philadelphia and Los Angeles with no decision. It mentions Nevada and an Olympic London event planned after the games, noting American interest remains high.
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Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Nevada
Serpa
London
Suniindt
Post season game talked at Spokane High School
Spokane high school plans a post season football game against East Bi Louinign sehvace eleven with Snokeie high team claiming 1907 honors. The schedule notes BL Louis Galitay on Wee 28 as venue while Snokuie prepares with training and reports of strong progress in the Chroniele.
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Snokeie High
Gehoo
Engideran
Gine
East Bi
Louinign Sehvace
Hyesalion
ANE Abond Ae
Louis Galitay
Wee
Snokuie
Ketchell Earns Narrow Decision In High Stakes Bout
In San Francisco Dee Retchell of Montana fought a tightly contested match, edging Ketchell by decision after twenty rounds. The bout stretched to the limit with a razor close scoring display and a hard fought display from both fighters.
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San Francisco
Dee. Retchell
Montana
On the Race Track New Orleans Ber Aug 8
Race meet results list multiple minor events with horses Apache Arrow Bwill Lene Asteroid Fay Barbara Goldway Marah Redon Platoon Ray Thomason Cheese Eastman Miss Jerry Higginbothain Pride at Woodstock and others. Times 12% and 150 55, 140 68 indicate track times and purses.
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Ber
Ikdy Gyolinds
Apache
Arrow Bwill
Beret Manrd
Lene
Asteroid
Fay
Barbara
Goldway
Marah Redon
Landlcap
Platoon
Ray Thomason
Cheese Eastman
Miss Jerrir
Pride
Woodstock
Vive
VHP Ai
Oakland and Dees Lead Early Teays Races In Meet
Oakland and Dees jumped to the lead in the first Teays race with Hale fettones-Wap placing second, Alice WL third. In the second race Turlynge-Like of Or laine won with Cheol Hudeick second and Web ber third. Third race mile gelling-Lasatl won, Croix Or second, Harakis third. Fourth race Miriongs-Prince Britis won with Briony second and Koenigen Louise third. Remaining results include Meadwwan Sea Air second and others.
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Oakland
Dees
Teays
Wap
Alice WL
Slayoit
The
Orlaine
Cheol Hudeick
Webber
Thine
Lasatl Wan
Croix
Harakis
Mine
She Miriongs
Prince Britis
Briony
Koenigen Louise Thi
Lai Ynth Rare
Meadwwan Sea Air
Rap
Thune
Biadh Jace
Luypleigh
College Widow
St Francis
Special Term Called to Consider Adams Case
The county court has convened a special term to consider the Adams case. Whaperlat Ern is set for review, with details tied to the Wood County jurisdiction and related legal proceedings. The session aims to expound on the matter and determine appropriate action by the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Stowe
Prince George’s Roman Catholic Cathedral Wedding
Unclear readable fragments describe a wedding at a Greek church with royal presence. Mentions Prince George and Greek king, a ceremonial event in Athens amid church attendance. Fragmentary text references a 19 marriage and a ceremony including Greek officials and military members.
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Athens
Greece
Auoon
Greeen
Kinhoring
Democrats See Roosevelt as Key to Nominating Prospects
Washington dispatch reports 12 members of the Democratic National Committee considering President Roosevelt’s renewed stance on a potential renomination. Some see his ever-stronger influence as boosting Democratic chances if he steps aside for an eastern candidate like Chandler or Dougas, with discussions centering on Johnson of Minnesota as another viable option.
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Washington
Deco
Roosevelt
Pyesidunt
Budnorter
Senator Long
Kansas
White House
Tuseart
Chaiman Taggart
Nis Wort
National Committee
Chandler
New York
Dougas
Massachusetts
Johnson
Minnesota
Armong
W. GB. Hunter
New York City
Bryan Democratic League
London papers on Roosevelt renomination statement
London editorials deem Roosevelt's pledge not to seek renomination a momentous decision. They praise the move as wise given his anti trust policies and the risk of alienating powerful supporters. They warn that a successor might continue aggressive antitrust measures, affecting political feuds and policy pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Der
Roosevelt
Frye Inducted as President Pro Tem in Maine Senate
In Whallington on December 12 the Maine Senate adjourned with Senator Willian Frye inducted as president pro tem. Vice President Fairbanks sent word resigning to Senator Perkins of California who, on behalf of Senator Anson Gilows, appointed two colleagues to inform Frye and escort him to the chair. Perkins named Senators Allison and Bacon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whallington
Senate
Willian Frye
Maine
Fairbanks
Perkins
California
Anson Gilows
Prye
Allison
Bacon
Fragmented archaic verse hints at suffering and vice
A jagged passage sketches themes of pain and mortality, mentioning a tiny worm and a cannon, death in many forms, fleeting pleasures, and perpetual petty pains. It alludes to wine perverse influence and humanity’s long struggle with drunkenness and darkness.
Some Appointments Approved by Senators
Washington December 12 The senate contends in military affairs today approved the appointment of Brig Gen J B Aleshira as quartermaster central and Maj Amos W Kirshall of the MHAL department. Promotion of Lieut Col William W Witharspoon to be deputy leader general was postponed. Six army chaplains were acted on favorably. James T McCleary of Minnesota was confirmed as second assistant postmaster general Abraham G Lawes of Indiana to be board assistant postmaster general and Josh Valdersdell of Wyoming to be assistant justice of the court of appeals of the District of Columbia.
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Washington
Senate
J. B. Aleshira
Amos W. Kirshall
Mhal Department
Wiliam W. Witharspoon
Eix Army
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Abraham GL. Lawehs
Indiana
Joshup. Valdersdell
Charges set to remove state treasurer in Michigan
In Tanning Michigan United States Attorney General and Governor War ner plan to file charges against State Treasurer Mianie P. Glazier of Chu ata. The move stems from Glazier's refusal to resign after War ner called at her home. The charges center on the closing of the Glazier Savings Bank in Ghalsea, Michigan, tied to financial troubles cited by Banking Commissioner Ziiwener-Man.
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Tanning
Mich
Ner
United State Attorney
Birl Todvs
Mianie P. Glazier
Chuata
Lealing
Nev
Trenanver Glazer
Hiis
Glazer
Mr. Glaytor
Ghalsea
Migh
Savings Bank
Ziiwener- Man
Rr. Glavier
Equalize Ranks in United States Army Bill Debate
Washington January 1 Representative Humphreys of Washington introduced a bill to equalize army ranks. It seeks to authorize retirement with pay for any officer below brigadier general who served in the Civil War, addressing promotion inequalities and past misconduct incidents preventing attainment of colonel.
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United States
Washington
Rehtative Humphreys
Brigassier Seheral
Solondt
Bertey
Monongah Mine Disaster: 285 Bodies Retrieved
Monongah West Virginia, December 12. By 1 pm today 285 bodies had been recovered from the Monongah mines and 285 more lay in the slope awaiting removal to the surface. The coroner's inquest is set for next Sunday as Governor Dawson says he will attend to oversee a thorough investigation into the disaster.
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Monongah
W. Va
Dawson
Virginia
Leaders In Bike Race Hold Their Positions
New York Bee reports the leading riders Inie stx ring Kloyete Tucer Rutt Stal Moran and Fol Rer maintain top spots one lap ahead of five rival teams. At 1 am the leaders remained unchanged after 1.62 miles pedaled. Record pace for the ninety sixth hour is 1505 miles per hour set by Aller and Willer in 1599.
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New York
Inie
Kloyete
Tucer
Rutt
Stal
Moran Ant Fol Rer
Aller and
Willer
Famous Scientist Ill In London Detailing Worsening Health
Portland dispatch reports Lord Kulelh, famed scientist, ill with anxiety and deteriorating condition after a period of poor health. In Portland, December 12, W. P. Dupae died at hospital after a shooting by John Wynne. Murder charges to be filed.
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London
Kulelh
Portland
W. TP. Dupae
John Wyone
Win Ba
Wynne
Enigmatic Globe Snapshot Of A Polished Hotel Clerk
A vivid New York Globe piece portrays a Broadway hotel clerk as well groomed, sociable, and rich in acquaintances while living beyond his own imagined means. Later, he asks a colleague for ten dollars to cover urgent personal expenses as he fears insomnia if unpaid bills persist.
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New York Globe
Visior
Broadway
René
Jowa Governor Cummins Urged For Presidential Run
Des Moines Iowa December 12 Governors Cummins urged to announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination after a conference of leading Republicans. Friends say he is favorably disposed to a planned program though he has not issued a statement.
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Des Moines
Lowa
Cwmmins
Cummins
Formal Central American peace treaty outline released
Washington December reports the first formal outcome of the Central American peace conference. An abstract of the general treaty declares creation of a Central American court of justice, with players from the respective foreign departments agreeing to submit all disputes for settlement.
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Washington
Dev
Prosecution Closes as Caleb Sowers Case Near End
Fragmentary notes indicate the prosecution closed its case in the Caleb Sowers ileal matter with Gregg Elengy Ey Yonties to be confronted. The defense will present tomorrow as Attorney Bini seeks to state neutral by Atlanta.
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Atlormey Bini
Unclear Deciphering Lanopien Coal Front Report
Fragmentary OCR notes from Lanopien Washington dated December 12 reference exemptions and coal front activity with names Booker and Mlagouel appearing in uncertain context. The readable facts are extremely limited and cannot form a clear event or outcome.
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Washingto
Dilis
Manber
Trifulved Nonsense From a Marginal New York Prosa
Nonsense OCR style snippet from a New York prosaic page mocks world affairs with garbled phrases about Napoleon, Caesar, and a vague wartime setting. It plays with misheard terms and odd metaphors, presenting a chaotic collage of imagined events and streetwise humor.
Blest Be the Tie That Binds Amid Church Decline
Fragmentary text recounts Rev John Tewcett author of Blest Be the Tie That Binds and his late eighteenth century Lackstire England church tenure. A farewell scene shows furniture and books loaded for migration, and a family urging to stay as wagons are unloaded and repacked.
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John Tewcett
Lackstire
England
Fawentt
Wages and Prices in 1875 from Kennebec Journal
A West Franklin correspondent reports on bread price discontent and wage levels in 1875. The extract notes monthly wages around 9 to 12 dollars, flour from 4 to 11 dollars per barrel, corn at 2.90 a bag, pork about 9 to 18 cents per pound, and a 30 bushel quantity.
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Kennebers Journal
Suspension of Mines and Smelter Operations by Amalgamated Company
J John Gible, Amalgamated company superintendent, returned from New York where directors agreed to concentrate operations at the Boston Montana plant after suspending work at mines and the Washoe smelter. The company faces losses due to low ore output and high mining costs, with copper sales and market conditions driving the pause. Copper production drops to a fraction of capacity. export and domestic use fall, delaying resumption until demand improves.
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John Gible
Amalgamated Company
New York
Directare
Butte
Fle
Iit
Rec
Gillie
Barton & Montana
Anaconda
Great Falls
Juyrie
Carpenters Union Elects Officials in Tumultuous Meeting
In Butte the Carpenters Union last night failed to adjourn before midnight as factional fighting delayed ballots for directors and delegates to the central labor body. Final results showed H F Grimes elected president and William Cutts as business agent with the view offices filled by H W Joyce, William O'Brien, A W Woodbury, John Miller, G Silines, W L Simmons, and Quinly Sely.
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Butte Carpeters’ Union
Ballon
Central Labor Body
Nxt
H. FT. Grimes
John Balmforth
Nally
William Cutts
Cutts
H W. Joyce
William O'Brien
A. W W. Woodbury
Joan Miller
G. Silines
W. L. Simmons Anduinley
Patrick Meade Dies of Pneumonia in Butte
Patrick Meade, a resident of Butte for seven years, died of pneumonia at the Family bee near Kort Woolman street. He was known as a miner with many friends in camp and his death is a sorrowful loss. Survived by his father and several sisters and brothers including Johnny Murphy, Mrs J P Kelly, Mrs Lew Huggerey, Miss Katie Meade, Mrs W T Cotter, Wiliam and James Meade. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
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Patrick Meade
Butte
Kort Woolman
Aries
No Verdict Reached in Neilsen Case
The case against Colin Nelson for the murder of Chris Stahtyich was given to the jury in Judge Bour Auin's court at 3 PM yesterday. Deliberations continued through the night as the jury weighed the evidence after arguments by Frank for the state and Tspuen for the defense.
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Colin Nelson
Chris Stahtyich
Dudge Bour- Auin
Ollock
Algeremont
Sore
Boroguty Vewil
Ley
AL Frank
Atute
Peter Tspuen
Nickelodeon theater at 128 Just Part street
A small theater at 128 Just Part street advertises nickelodeon films as popular nationwide. It notes moving pictures and illustrated slides, claims high production quality, and reports well-kept, attractively presented interiors with a large audience feature.
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Atret
Prominent States to Attend Event at City Venue
A fragment notes an upcoming scene featuring ladies and children, promising amusements without offense to refined lists. Admission is five cents and the venue attracts notable figures from major states to the city.
Butte Briefs Roundup Of Visitors And Local Addresses
Sherifan resident Jacob Legenda stays at the Finlen while T M Swindlehurst visits from Livingston Fi ora. W O Morris of Pony registered at the Thornton, Mss M Goodna and Stella Goodna arrive from Red Lodge. Joe Shiheberger, Beaverhead old timer, from Red Rock. Gus Graeter ex manager of the Graeter tyke company of Dillon visits Butte. P A Gohn and wife from Pony stay several days for Christmas shopping. Byron Cunard Dillon electrician and longtime resident attends to business in Butte. William G Morris and Mrs Magrus in Butte en route to California for part of the winter.
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Jacob Legenda
Sherifan
Finlen
T. M. Swindlehurst
Butte
Livingston
Fiora
W. OW. Morris
Ponyx
Thornton
M. Goodna
Stella Goodna
Houlih
Red Lodge
Joe Shiheberger
Beaverhead County
Red Rock
Gus Graeter
Graeter Tyke Company
Dillon
P. A. Gohn
Pony
Byron Cunard
William GC. Morris
Magrus
Lutte
California
Weston Walked 100 Miles In Day Legend Recalls Early Feats
Salley Hurstis of the West Side recalls Edward P. Weston who in a groundbreaking walk crossed miles from White Plains to Port Chester and back, then back again, as crowds watched. Weston reportedly kept to a steady pace, avoided talking, and endured a long training path that inspired six day endurance tests in New York and later contests in England.
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Kansas City Star
Salely Hurstis
West Side
Edward PB. Wesan
Chicago
Huanuls
Weston
Mao
White Pla
White Plains
Portcbester
Huestis Sud
England
Squirrels and a Farmhouse Tale Near Hanover
A fragmentary notice describes squirrels near Charles Edmund's farmhouse at Hanover, to a colony that ignores an implied commandment. The text references Ernest Theminson Seton and a scene of animals in trees near the farmhouse.
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New Yorks World
Ernest Theminson Seton
Charles Edmund
Hanover
Squirrels Loot Hideout Money From Attic Box
Edmunds hid a stack of thirty $20 bills in a pasteboard box under the attic rafters to surprise his wife and daughter but gulls and mice broke the bills into small fragments. The money was ruined and he vowed to kill every squirrel he sees as revenge.
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Newark
Edmunds
Mongolian Pheasants Stir Debate Over Open Season
A Rockester Democrat and Chronicle report discusses Mongolian pheasants near the city limits and the clash between farmers and hunters. It notes penalties for killing the birds, their rapid spread, crop damage, and calls for a moderated open season to balance protection with agricultural interests.
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Rockester
Hla Evans
Wron Values and Wheat Prices Sparks Telegraph Debate
In New London, a note to the telegraph accuses fictitious value as a ploy to extort for basic needs amid war conditions. The piece denounces fraudulent practices and contrasts them with the fortunes of ancestors, signaling alarm over economic manipulation.
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New London Telegraph
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