Irrigation Bill Drafted Aims to Unite Senate and House
A bipartisan irrigation bill compromise has been drafted blending the Shafroth and Hansbrough Newlands plans. It funds canal and reservoir construction from public land sales, requires surveys, and allows private land water rights at minimum rates. The act preserves state control of water rights and aims for swift congressional passage amid strong executive backing.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Missoula
George H. Maxwell
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Touts Relief for Women's Ailments
An appeal touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for inflammation ulcers and "female weakness" amid vivid suffering. It claims to tranquilize nerves restore appetite and sleep while praising user testimonials. The ad notes Common Sense Medical Adviser bound paper and offers free mailing on request.
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Pierce
George A. Strong
Cansevoort
Saratoga Co
N. Y
King
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Beware Mercury Ointments for Catarrh and Hall's Cure
Warning against mercury containing catarrh remedies. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Testimonials available, druggists carry the product at price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are praised as the best.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
PF. J. Cheney & Co
Belt Fire Destroys Hotel Store and Saloon in Belt
A morning blaze in Belt destroyed the hotel building owned by Antone Newman and the Belt feed store and the Castner McLeod saloon. Losses total about 4700 with no insurance. Fire started in the washhouse near the hotel and spread despite a bucket brigade and partial hoses. access hindered by distance from the water plug and unavailability of city hoses.
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The
Standard
Belt
Belt Hotel
Antone Newman
John Sherlock
Belt Feed Store
FE. R. Clingan
Castner & McLeod
Bridge Street
Belt Creek Bridge
Bell Hotel
Elopement Sought as Telegraph Operator figure In Montana
Special dispatch reports John Wier of Big Sandy chasing his wife who allegedly eloped with Oliver David, a telegraph operator who boarded there last year. The couple has two children. the man has gone to Great Falls to locate the son and does not want his wife back. The wife remains at large.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
John Wier
Big Sandy
Oliver David
Wiers
Great Falls
Good Racing at Oakland
Crowds enjoyed a day of racing at Oakland led by the Truxton Beale handicap winner Andvsa ridden by J Woods. Varro was runner up, Rosormonde third, with Au tolleht close fourth after interference. Diomed won the last mile race as Vittatoe bolted at the post.
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San Francisco
Oakland
Andvisa
J. Woods
Varro
Rosormonde
Autolleht
Objio
Lizeuna
Horton
Green Morris
Berkeley
Homestead
Old England
Diomed
Vittatoe
Commonwealth Attorney
O'Connor
Esults
Hile
Maressa
David
Nicholas
el Chihuahua
Zits
Lizella
Herculean
Andriso
Automaton and Others Win at New Orleans Race Day
Results from six races in New Orleans on December 14 show Automaton winning the first race at six furlongs with Small Jack second and Bchedule third in 1 1 3. Little Jack Horner led the five furlong second race with Frank Kenney second and bake third in 1 08. Utero won the seven furlongs selling race with Bran Lad second and Jerry Hunt third in 1 33. Little Scout captured the Preliminary Derby at six furlongs with Kaloma second and O Hagen third in 1 17. Saragamp won the mile to beat Shut Up and Janewood in 1 47 4. Barbara Freitchie won the mile with Elsie Bramble second and Trebor third in 1 46.
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New Orleans
Automaton
Small Jack
Bchedule
Little Jack Horner
Frank Kenney
Bake
Utero
Bran Lad
Jerry Hunt
Little Scout
Kaloma
O' Hagen
Saragamp
Shut Up
Janewood
Barbara Freitchie
Elsie Bramble
Trebor
Craig Is Bound Over In Bank Misappropriation Case
Austin Craig postmaster and city recorder of Whitney Oregon and Bank of Sumpter agent faced preliminary examination in Sumpter on charges of misappropriating bank funds. He waived exam and was bound over in $2000 bonds awaiting circuit court action. unable to secure bondsmen.
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Baker City
Ore
Austin Craig
Whitney
Bank of Sumpter
Sumpter
Craig
Papers Filed Against Knox in Senate Judiciary Hearing
Additional documents were presented to the senate judiciary committee by opponents of Attorney General Knox. The filings largely accuse the Justice Department of failing to prosecute the trusts.
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Washington
Dee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Knox
Department of Justice
Gil lies awarded 5000 damages in Clark's Ford suit
In district court today a jury awarded A. P. Gillies of Great Falls five thousand dollars in his fifty thousand dollar damage suit against Clark's Ford Coal Company of Gebo. Gillies was injured two years ago by a fall from the tipple while employed as a carpenter for the company.
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Standard
Red Lodge
A. P. Gillies
Great Falls
Clark’s Ford Coal Company
Gebo
Gillies
Ambassador Choate Sees President Before Departure
Washington December 14 Ambassador Choate met the president for an extended conference. He will return to the court of St James January 11.
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Washington
Choate
Court of St. James
Beer Drinking Harmful In German Factories Says Emperor
Berlin reports the emperor studies workmen productivity and beer use in working hours. Firms report 10 percent more output after beer bans. common to drink as much as a gallon daily, especially molders. A push to exclude beer from factories gains momentum with observed efficiency gains and time saved.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Germany
Venezuela
Baron ® von Kardorff
Dr. Spahn
Shout
Baron von Kardorff
Muencher Allgemein Zeitung
Freiburg
United States
British Commander Crushing Boers at Wetkraens
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Bruce Hamilton surprised Piet Viljoen's laager at Wetkraens on December 13. 146 Boers were killed and 76 armed prisoners captured after a long night march. Two field corners and Benson's gun were among the trophies, with the gun again in use against the enemy.
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London
War Office
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Bruce Hamilton
Piet Viljoen
Laager
Wetkraens
Hrmelo
Benson
John Brodrick
Srruce Hamilton
Lasker Jarowski Chess Match Second Game Ends Draw
In Manchester on December 14 the second and final game of the Lasker versus Jarowski match ended in a draw. The Parisian expert Jarowski defended against champion Lasker to split the series.
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Manchester
Lasker
Jarowski
Well Known Educator Dr Robert Curry Dies in Allegheny
Pittsburg Dec 14 Dr Robert Curry founder of Curry University in this city died in Allegheny last night at age 80 He formerly served as principal of the Nebraska state normal school
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Pittsburg
Robert Curry
Curry University
Allegheny
Nebraska State Normal School
Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Ad
Block mentions health, grip and colds and a drugstore remedy price. Claims to stimulate heart liver and kidneys to throw off lingering ailments. Advertises 25 cents and free doctor’s book from Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co New York corner William and John streets.
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Humphreys’ Homeopathic Medicine Co
William and John Streets
New York
Five Divorces Granted in Missoula Court Session
In Missoula district court Judge Webster grants five divorces to women from husbands, including Zellner and Beulen cases, with custody rulings in some. Demurrers and motions in several mining and utility cases are adjourned or decided, with further hearings set for January 20 and related deadlines.
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Missoula
Webster
Zellner
Solomon Zellner
Butte
Minnie Beulen
James Beulen
Plaintiy
Wisconsin
Nora Hammons
Frank Hammons
Mable F. Golden
James A. Golden
Jocko
Charlotte M. McDermott
John H. McDermott
Risdon Ironworks
Western Montana Placer Mining Company
Tury
Murray
Kostowski
van Storch
Dalgleish Boy Buried in Florence Funeral
Dalgleish funeral for the son of Mr and Mrs George Dalgleish held today in Florence with Rev Salmans presiding. The service drew a large gathering from Missoula area.
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Standard
Missoula
George Dalgleish
Florence
Salmans
Emanuel in Missoula Held for Michel Murder Connection
In Missoula on December 14 Emanuel, held in the county jail, is believed connected to the murder of Antione Michel and will be held for further action.
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Standard
Missoula
Emanuel
Jall
Antione Michel
County Attorney cites possible trial for Curley
County Attorney Hall announced that new testimony may lead to formal charges and Curley could face trial at the next district court term. Information will be filed shortly as the case progresses.
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District Court
Hall
Curley
Hoffman and Todd Acquitted in Bridge Tolling Case
Charles Hoffman and John Todd were found not guilty of disturbing the peace in Missoula court. They had built a private bridge over a stream near Rattlesnake head and allegedly blocked Beeskove from crossing with a rifle visible as he approached. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Standard
Missoula
Charles Hoffman
John Todd
K. F. W. Beeskove
Beeskove
Beeshove
Myers
Eye Specialist Dodd to Attend Florence Hotel Next Week
Dr. Dodd the eye specialist from Butte will be at the Florence hotel next week where he may be consulted.
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Dr. Dodd
Butte
Florence
Man Convicted in Assault on 10 Year Old in Missoula Court
Raymond Sailie was tried in Justice Hayes' court for assaulting Walter Beard's 10 year old son. A jury found him guilty and the judge will determine punishment Monday. Also noted a grand masquerade ball on Jan 1.
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Standard
Missoula
Raymond Sailie
Young Man Undergoes Facial Surgery in Missoula
Hiram Francis, recently injured in a Florence runaway, visited Missoula to undergo a second facial operation by Dr. Mills. The procedure was performed successfully and he remained in the city for observation.
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Standard
Missoula
Hiram Francis
Florence
Mills
Robieau Transferred to Deer Lodge Prison
Baptiste Robieau the convicted murderer was moved to the state prison at Deer Lodge this morning by Sheriff Prescott. Robieau waived his rights and accompanied the transfer.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Baptiste Robieau
Deer Lodge
Prescott
Robieau
Sentence Passed On Last Evening Following Statutory Time
The article notes the statutory time for receiving a sentence was completed and the judgment was pronounced last evening.
Leasing of Indian Lands Sparks Utah Mining Case
Secretary Hitchcock heard the Florence Mining company bid for 640 acres on the Uintah Ute reservation in Utah. Utah lawmakers protested while a delegation of Indians urged lease approval. Official decision reserved with a 10 day window for additional filings.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Florence Mining Company
Uintah-Ute
Utah
Indian Affairs
Jones
Ryan
Vandeventer
Mynton
Kearns
Sutherland
London Wool Auctions Close Sixth Series With Strong Demand
London wool sales end with 9 710 bales offered and brisk competition for merinos and fine crossbreds. Prices rise under American and French competition with medium to easy values. Continental buyers take 87 000 bales and the United States 3 900 bales.
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London
Continent
United States
Princess Sophia Births Heir to Crown Prince Constantine
In Athens on December M4 Crown Princess Sophia gave birth to a son. Attending officials and court circles acknowledge the birth as a cheerful addition to the royal line with celebrations expected in the palace.
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Athens
Sophia
Constantine
Confession Tied to Railroad Obstruction in Port land Chicago Wreck
Addison Kidd a negro man, confessed before District Attorney Menefee that he placed the obstruction on the O R and N track near The Dalles Oregon on December 6. The act wrecked the Portland Chicago special and killed engineer Cavanaugh. Kidd said he acted alone and was aided by detective Reilly in securing the confession.
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Dalles
Ore
Addison Kidd
Negro
Menefee
Fongsineer Cavanaugh
Kidd
Reilly
O. R. & N. Company
Celilo
Granta
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