Spokane officers debate arrest of boys after football game
Spokane police chief and sergeant defended actions surrounding the arrest of youths accused in a regional football upset. Witnesses from Spokane and Butte arrived to testify in Helena as part of the Great Northern train robbery case, with $40,000 in bills linked to the crime and $14,000 recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clef
Ren H. Rice
D.D, MePher
Spokane
Bnite
Blew
Schraeder
Phillips
Aly Evi- Jebre
Tim
Butte
Ciel Rice
McPhee
I. J. Plagin
Mirandal
Ghiet Rien
Auto Races at Ormonde to be held in March
New York Dec. 18 The contest committee of the Automobile Club of America has announced Ormonde Florida races will be held in the final week of March. The big event is a 230 mile race with only racing cars entering. To prevent use of high speed machinery at short distances, cars must enter the short races or one of the 251 mile or 8 mile races and maintain a speed of at least 50 miles per hour in that race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Automobile Club of Ameren
Ormonde
Fla
Uit
Eneter
Jolt and Jab in Pugilism Leads to Olympic Hopes
The San Francisco church crowd pushes boxing as a new fight plan with bouts in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. Plans include 10 round matches as organizers eye prominent contenders after the London Olympic Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Ta Angeles
Wanderings and oddities of sports and tales from the era
A playfulagerie of distant sports and curious anecdotes spans Paris to Chicago with riders, horses, and bold claims. Notable names Billy Pupke, Jesse Burkett, Billy Hamilton, and Don Bluthers appear among far flung exploits, telegrams, and humorous quips about gum chewing and hunting misadventures.
Post season game discussed for Spokane High School
Spokane High School football could host a post season game against East Bt Login High School if played. The planned contest would take place at Louis Salrday, Wer, with discussions reflecting the season’s implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane High School
Spokane High Echoa
Login High School
Ihe
IDOT
Coantry
Aboud
lkAvy
Spokuiasn
Louis Salrday
Spokaky
Walning
Ketchell Gets Decision In Close Twelve Round Bout
San Francisco report details a boxing match where Stanley Ketchell defeats Joan Thomas on a twelve round decision. The bout stretched to the limit with a spirited exchange and judging at ringside in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchell
Elvin Une Declaron Lowley
Joan Thomas
Races Report from New Orleans Track Results
On the race track in New Orleans December 1 results from six races. First race won by Apiuhe, Arrow Brite second, Bellet Man third with time 1 10. Second race six furlongs Lenz won Asteroid second Way third. Third race seven furlongs Balbayd won, Goldway second, Marsh Redon third in 1 40 Th. Fourth race all furlongs Nandicap ilataon won Tay Thamagon second Charis Waalman third. Fifth race seven furlongs Misa Ferrie won Higginbotham second Pyide ot Woodatack third in 1 35. Sixth race sixteenth mile Sponge Calewan won Japanera second Granada third, time 1 49 4
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New Orlvans
Trlones Apiuhe
Arrow Brite
Bellet Man
Lenz
Tmo
Balbayd
Goldway
Marsh Redon
Nandicap
Ilataon Wen
Tay ‘Thamagon
Charis Waalman Wird
Tifth Reco
Misa Ferrie Wen
Higginbotham
Pyide Ot Woodatack
Sponge Calewan
Japanera
Granada
Oakland track ends with messy race notes
Racing summary lists multiple events with unclear horses times and placements. Notable mentions include Way winning the first race at five and a half furlongs with Allee FL and Stay on placing, followed by Duke of Oy le winning the second race at six furlongs with Cirle Hedpick second and Wels her third. Times appear around 1 09 1 5 and 1 16. Other races crown Lasell, Prince Really, Ben Ali, Burleleh, and Et Francischiet Thne with various placings and inconsistent spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Gee
Allee FL
Duke of Oyle
Cirle Hedpick
Welsher
Anile
Lasell
Drake
Harmokls Airdhmeald
Prince Really
Delon Xovend
Bocalgen Lowise
Ben Ali
furluigs-Burleleh
Callegs
Francischiet
Web
Thoroughbred races headline at five and six furlongs
Los Angeles results list multiple races with five and six furlongs. Finishes include Friar of Elgin first and Autonia Help Wird among several placements. The text records purses, times, and various second and third place finishers across events, with names such as Gharly, Scarfett Abe, and Raven fimongs noted.
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Los Angeles
Ducy
Resattar
Friar of Elgin
B. Olle
Autonia Help
Puree
A Gharly
Money Amhe
Scarfett Abe
Mite
Rifeman
Fetwin Guo
Colona
Tinie
George A. Lavis
Turk
Senatay Beckham Eveond
Kerry Thilsé
Tine
Pueblo Tribune Roundup Misspelled Local Sports Update
Pueblo report recaps a minor sports chase with players Cheyenne and Newcastle mentioned in a disjointed, partial score context. The fragment hints at a round in a game or match played around the eighteenth round, but many names and details are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Tar
Kid Carsey
Newcastle
Cheyenne
Wysa
Special Term Called to Consider Adams Case
Spokane December 13 report says the Komtenit cout Wain called a special term of court for December 28 to hear the case of Stave Adams. The aim is to return the defendant to Texas for trial after consideration by authorities in Coloride. Local officials expect procedures to proceed promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Algerie Enurt
Ole Mutter
Adams
Prince George Married This Time in Cathedral
A Greek royal ceremony at the cathedral united Prince George, second son of the royal house, and Princess Marit Bonne in a religious rite attended by the king and queen of Greece, with high state officials and diplomats present. A civil ceremony followed in France on November et.
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Athens
Greser
Dev
Apton
George
Marit Bonneparte Waa
Greece
Diplominti¢ Corp
Mace
Itrance
Democrats See Omen of Success for Them in Washington
Democratic national committee members in Washington praised President Roosevelt for reiterating he will not seek another nomination. They argued his stance could boost Democratic votes even with an eastern candidate possible. Figures like Genstor Long and others noted the potential to widen the party’s appeal if Roosevelt remains out of the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Genstor Long
Kansas
White House
Taggart
Viva
Wny
Tin National Committee
Conq
Chandler
New York
Dougina
Massachusetts
Tohnson
Minnesula
Johnson
Caandier
W. B Hunter
New York City
Bryan Demogeratic Teague
London Papers Comment on Roosevelt Statement
London editors treat Roosevelt's decision not to seek renomination as momentous. Editorials argue his stance helps avoid alienating allies, though his anti trust policy has weakened his prospects for reelection and could affect the next administration's vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Roosevelt
London Newsraners
Polley
Senator Frye Inducted as President Pro Tem
Shortly before ad journment of the senate Senator Willkin F Frye of Maine was inducted into office as president pro tem of the body. Vice President Fairbanks resigned the chair to Senator Perkins of California, who on the able as senior ally sor of Iowa appointed two of his colleagues to form Senator Frye of his election and to escort him to the bar. Senator Perkins named Senators Alll aon and Bacus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tee
Senate
Willkin F. Frye
Maine
Fairbanks
Perkins
California
Alli«sor
Iowa
Ffarm
Frye
Perlins
Alllaon
Bacus
Owa Governor's Friends Urge Him for Presidency
Des Moines report says U. S. Governor Cummins may announce as a Republican presidential candidate after two conferences. Friends indicate favorable sentiment toward the plan, while Cummins has not issued a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owa
Des Moines
Jawa
Dec. U
Cummins Wre
Toray
Central American peace conference outlines regional court plan
Washington reports a formal outcome disclosed yesterday detailing a treaty abstract. Delegates propose establishing a Central American court of justice to resolve disputes unresolved by foreign departments, binding all parties to submit controversies for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dre
Powers trial wraps as cross examination nears end
Georgetown Ky. Caleb Powers case progresses with Loistee cross examination concluding the prosecutions closing attempt. Defense to present one last slate. Attorney Stara in Washington reports Wuander exemption from transport due to duty. Booker of Missouri questions today.
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Georgetown
Tee
Wac
Caleb Powers
Wolenty
Stara
Washington
Bilie
Wuander
Booker
Missouri
Not Clear From The New York Press Fragment
Fragmentary OCR from New York press text mentions Napoleon Bonaparte, Cavany, a battle, and a proverb about a mouse and an elephant. No coherent event or date is readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Napoleon Bonaparte
Cavany
Ilon
Fragmented Verse Fragments On War, Pain And Drinking
The piece presents shattered lines on war and death caused by insects, minor pleasures, and enduring pains. It contrasts the oak of love with the pain of unfulfilled joy and references a drink that darkened earth for centuries. The tone is a contemplative meditation on suffering and vice.
Senate approves several military and postal appointments
Washington December 1 Senate committee on military affairs favors Brig General B Aleshire for quartermaster general and Maj Amee W KMiball for the same department. Promotion of Lieut Col Willan W Witherspoon to brigadier general postponed. Six army chaplains receive favorable reports. James T McCleary Minnesota named second assistant postmaster general Abraham D L Lawshe Indiana named third assistant postmaster general Joshua VandeSdell Wyoming named assistant justice of the Court of Appeals at the District of Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
B. Aleshire
Amee W. Kmiball
Willan W. Witherspoon
Army
James T. McCleary
Minnesota
Abraham DL. Lawshe
Indiana
Joshua Vandeesdell
Wyoming
Court of Appeals
Distetet
Columbia
Charges Against State Treasurer Opened by Governor
Governor Warner formally notified State Attorney General Bird of draft charges against State Treasurer Frank P. Glazier of Choctaw, Mich. The move follows the governor’s demand for Glazier’s resignation after a home visit, with proceedings tied to Glazier’s financial troubles and the Chelsea savings bank failure.
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Lansing
Alib
Warner
Bird
Frank P. Glazier
Cho$a
Miri
Warners
Glazier
Giszien
My. Glamier
Elaing
Equalize Ranks in United States Army Proposal
A bill introduced in Washington by Representative Humphreys seeks to equalize army ranks by authorizing retirement with brigadier rank for officers below colonel who served in the War of the Rebellion. It notes that some have failed to obtain colonel rank due to violent conduct.
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Wrshington
Ark
Humphreys
Washington Dne
Sweral
Wat
Proma- Yon
Eolaitel
Monongah mine disaster toll tops three hundred
In Monongah West Virginia officials report more than three hundred bodies recovered with 265 pulled from the mine and 26 more on the slope awaiting surface removal. The coroner's inquest is scheduled for next Monday and Governor Dawson will attend to aid a field inquiry into the Virginia mine disaster.
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Monongah
W.va
Dawson
Virginia
Leaders in bike race hold their positions
New York reports no change at midnight in the relative standings for the all day bicycle event. Ruth Storey and Pat Ber maintain their hold, one lap ahead of the next rider as 1,502 miles tick toward the tape. Miller and Waller’s 1991 record of 1,505 miles remains the benchmark.
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New York
I Chang
Ruth
Tolant Storey
Pat Ber
Miller
Waller
Lord Kelvin Reported Poorer In London Health
Grave anxiety grips London as news spreads that Lord Kelvin the famed scientist has been ill for some time and today is reported to be worse raising concern among scientists and officials across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dee
Lord Kelvin
Murder charge for Wynne in hotel shooting case
A man identified as Dunes was shot last night and died after reaching the hospital. Police say Jay Wynne will face a murder charge. A New York Globe report frames the incident amid a Broadway hotel scene and unrelated casual chatter from a hotel usher.
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Periand
Dav
Dunes
Jay Wynne
Wynne
Blest Be the Tie That Binds Hymn Origin Story
A 18th century tale recounts Rev John Fawcett leaving a parish in Lockshire England for London. After a farewell sermon, his congregation wept as they packed belongings, with Mrs Fawcett lamenting the move and the wagon load reminding them of the hymn she helped commemorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fawcett
Rharch
Lockshire
England
Lonedon Church
Paweett
Fawcett
John
Joni
WAGHS AND PRESS IN LETH
A fragmented Kunneboo Journal correspondence from West Franklin reports on local prices and barter terms dated November 13 1875. Mentions wages or goods such as lacontent and high pesos with unclear figures for monthly costs and corn prices, along with assorted barter terms and numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunneboo Journal
West Franklin
Reason for Suspension of Mines and Smelter
John Gillie, general superintendent of the Amalgamated company, returned to Butte after a New York conference. He said the order suspending watch at all mines and the Washoe smelter is a necessity as operations at the Washoe and other plants incur heavy losses. Concentrating output at the Boston & Montana plant was adopted to avoid ruin, with plans to sell up to 7,000,000 pounds of copper monthly and resume manufacturing when market conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gillie
Amalgamated Company
New York
Butte
Gillie
Buston & Montana Company
Mr. Gillie
Boston & Montana
Que
Qae
All Offices Contested At Carpenters Union
A factional fight delayed the Carpenters Union election, adjournment only at midnight with ballots not yet counted. J. S. Grimes elected president to succeed John Balmforth, Willian Guths named business agent after a spirited contest. Other officers filled: Vice president I. Joyce, secretary William O'Brien, financial secretary A W Woodbury, treasurer John Miller, trustee G J Grimes, auditors W L Sitimens and I B Finley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bure Carpenters’ Union
Wight
Delegdtes
Diacventrat
J. S. Grimes
John Balmforth
of Business Agent
Finuly
Willian Guths
Cutts
I. Joyce
William O'Brien
A. W. Woodbury
John Miller
G. J. Grimes
W. L. Sitimens
I. B. Finley
Patrick Meade Dead From Pneumonia
Patrick Meade a 9 year old resident of Butte for 17 years died at 2 East Woolmag Street last night after a brief illness of pneumonia. He had begun work as a miner when old enough to handle a shovel or drill. Survived by his father five sisters and two brothers Mrs Murphy Mrs Kelly Mr Haggerty Miss Katie Meade Mrs Cotter Mrs Nullam and James Meade. Financial arrangements not yet completed.
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Patrick Meade
Butte
John Murphy
BP. J. Kelly
Tew Haggerty
Mise Katie Meade
W. I. Cotter
Holmaville
Nullam
James Meade
No Verdict Reached in Neilsen Case
The case against Sofa Nellaen, tried for the mirror of Chrig Stanisieh, was submitted to the jury in Judge Bour nali’s court at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon. At 11 o’clock installgut up agreement had been reached and the f urans were allowed to podge for the night. Judge Bourghy spoke to Syudlane as the jury began their deliberations.
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Sofa Nellaen
Chrig Stanisieh
Dudge Bournali'g Court
Uh Furans
Mornllg
Bourghy
Syudlane
Frank Foe
Tehdanre of isdies and children is nativeshie
Admission is five cents, and the place aims to become a prominent city amusement venue. The entry notes suggest a failed attempt at a themed event, with some local crowd expected among refined tastes.
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Tig
Amusemenn
BUTTE BRIEFS TAKE MARATHON LOCAL GOSSIP
Tacob Legends of Bheridan visits Finten as Swindiehaver from Livingston calls on Bitty. Mrs W Morris of Pony visits Thornton register at Butte. M Goodna and Stella Goonna register at Roa Lodge. Won Shineberger, Beaverhead veteran, in city from Rea Rock. Guy Graeter manager of Graster Wlethric in Dil son visits Butta PB. H Goin of Ponyarm in Butte for Christmas shopping. Brian Caynard electrician of Dilton attends to business. William Morris and wife en route to California for winter.
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Tacob
Bheridan
Finten
T. M. Swindiehaver
Bitty
Livingston
W. W. Morris
Regis
Thornton
M. Goodna
Stella Goonna
Butte
Roa Lodge
Weston Walk Record Thriller From Kansas City Star
The text recalls Caleb Huestia of the west side describing Edward P. L. Weipa and a 1.294 mile walk into Chicago. Weston’s 100 mile walk and exhibition pace inspired East Coast endurance events, with crowds in White Plains watching a six mile road route to Purlechoseor. Weston carried a whip, walked until exhaustion, and impressed locals with his speed and odd behavior.
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Kansas City Star
Caleb Huestia
West Side
Edward PL Weipa
Chicago
Drr. Huexils
Weston
Mr. Huestly
Butore
White Plains
Chen
Buaswd
Rodurinée Whitil
Sameann Jade
Weston Serene
Purlehoseor
Farmeira
Art
Huestis
Tie
East
New York
Wile
Aresyis
Tater
England
Squirrels and the attic: Seton’s nutty commandments tale
From the New York World, Ernest Thompson Seton jokes about squirrels in a Hanover New Hampshire attic colony obeying some of the ten commandments. The piece notes the squirrels entered from trees outside and nest atop Charles Winvand’s farmhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Ernest ‘Tasmpson Seton
Charles Winvand
Hanover
Uruah
Squirrels Stash Leads to Vow of Vengeance at Newark Bank
Edmunds hid a stash of twenty dollar bills in a attic box to protect money during a stringency scare. Squirrels gnawed the banknotes leaving only fragments. Believing the stash vanished, he returned to the bank and found evidence of the gnawing, vowing to kill every squirrel he sees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmunds
Newark
Ananein Prisic
Edmunds Calinot
Mongolian pheasants threaten crops and laws debated
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle notes that Mongolian pheasants multiply beyond expectations near the city and farmers report crop damage. Despite strict game laws, many are killed each season, prompting debate on adjusting protections to balance farmer losses with city sportsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Ms Ns
Fictitious Values Rise Cited Across Goods
The New London Telegraph notes an increase in wheat and corn prices tied to even conditions, while warning that many so called necessities carry fictitious value. It labels these inflated figures as extortion and views them as evidence of widespread fraudulent practices in the era.
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New London Telegraph
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Willam Midvard
Denver
Osler
Ea Geers
Jesse Burkett
Billy Hamilton
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Portland
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Leth
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Rapisis Muttinisiee
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