Seven natives found guilty by court martial in Philippines
General Chaffee reviews multiple court martial cases, noting seven Insurgent soldiers in Taytay were found guilty of murder. Leonardo de Posey, a priest, faced a separate trial. six were sentenced to death, three commuted to life hard labor, Posey’s death sentence reduced to twenty years.
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Washington
Chaffee
Philippines
Islands
War Department
Taytay
Luzon
Waytay
Tae
General Chaffee
Maniila
Emaliest
Ands
Leonardo de Posey
Tayiay
Chiedonio Javicy
Generel Chaffee
de Posey
Lipton discusses America's Cup plans with King Edward
Sir Thomas Lipton told King Edward VII in a long interview that his future plans for challenging the Americans are progressing. The king showed keen interest and suggested ideas while Lipton recapped Roosevelt’s friendly remarks about England and the cup race. Captain Sycamore aims to convene Lipton soon to discuss Shamrock II. The king is said to regard W. G. Jameson’s cup race record with concern.
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London
Sir Thomas Lipton
King Edwardsterday
Beard
Thomas
United States
Sir Thomas
Roosevelt
Sycamore
King Edward
W. G. Jameson
Mr. Jameson
England
Unworthy Member Defies Sacred Office in Islands
General Chaffee closes a review condemning a public figure who uses his office as protection for crimes. He states no person can plead sacred status to shield wrongdoing in the islands.
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General Chaffee
Islands
Wreck Verdict Blames Malicious Act in Essex Montana
Kalispell Montana December 19 The coroner s jury found Albin V H Erickson killed when Great Northern passenger train wrecked at Essex on December 15 by removal or loosening of spikes or angle bars. The six jurors say the act was malicious and intend further sheriff and county attorney action.
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Kalispell
Albin
Sheriff Takes Charge After Deputy Marshal Contempt Case
Deputy Marshal Wall returned from Nelhart claiming he was first on the scene and took possession of contractor property, but Deputy Sheriff Leadbetter reportedly assumed charge later. Federal court contempt proceedings may follow the marshal's report detailing the actions.
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Standard
Great Falls
Wall
Nelhart
Leadbetter
Woman Sues Publisher Over Damages From Helena Article
The case of Mary Fister versus Record Publishing Co. for 10000 damages began in district court. The article allegedly misidentified a woman as Mary Foster for a Dec 27 incident, claiming thefts and drug addiction, which the plaintiff says harmed her reputation.
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Standard
Helena
Mary Fister
Record Publishing Company
District Court
Mary Foster
Foster
Clancy Must Show Cause Over Supervisory Writ
Judge Clancy must show cause to the Montana supreme court next Monday why a writ of supervisory control should not be exercised over his December 7 order granting Boston and Montana permission to send two men weekly into the Minnie Healey mine to survey workings. T. C. Bach, for F. Aug Heinze and Johnstown Mining Co., argues the order is a legal mistake beyond his authority and injurious to Heinze and the company. He alleges violation of property rights and that the order could obstruct mining operations and aid wrongful use in related disputes.
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Standard
Helena
Clancy
Supreme Court
Boston & Montana
Minnie Healey
T. C. Bach
F. Aug, Heinze
Johnstown Mining Company
Heinze
Johnstown
Senator Sewell in Critical Condition in Camden
United States Senator Sewell lies in critical condition in Camden with two physicians at his side. He has suffered prolonged ill health, including a breakdown from overwork and later complications that led him to travel abroad for treatment. After European stay and a trip to Asheville, his condition worsened and he has remained confined to his room for weeks.
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Camden
N. J
United States
Sewell
Europe
Asheville
N. C
Lee buys brand explains how mashed potatoes soared
A cryptic clipping shows Lee buying a brand and detailing how mashed potato production rose above the prior level. The note hints at market demand and pricing factors driving the change.
Defense Outlines Case on Branding Cattle in Garvin Basin
Helena December 19 The defense in the United States v Lee and Garvin outlined the case and examined witnesses. Garvin lived in Garvin basin for years and ran cattle. Lee hired as foreman and used the mashed O T brand. branding was to occur there. Witnesses testified branding capacity was limited and branding more than a few cattle daily was impractical.
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Standard
Helena
United States
Lee
Garvin
F. Goddard
Robert Lee
Wyoming
Anderson
Smith
Garvin Basin
Lee's
Ewing
Anderson and Smith
Goddard
Corral
Bud” Littlepage
John Dunn
Carbon County
Littlepage
St. C. Howard
Sam Webb
Collins
Mrs McKinley Pension Bill Introduced in Senate
Washington December 19 Senator Hanna introduced a bill granting a pension of four thousand dollars yearly to Mrs McKinley widow of the late president. The measure aims to provide financial support to Mrs McKinley following her husband’s presidency and death.
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Washington
Hanna Today
Marble and Glass Chosen for Cascade County Court House Interior
Cascade county commissioners decide on interior materials for the courthouse. Democrat Delphy backs chipped glass for office door lights and lighter marble for wainscoting caps, while Republican Copper and Populist Ralswick vote for White Tennessee marble on stair treads and wainscoting.
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Great Fale
Cascade County
Delphy
Copper Republican
Ralswick
Tennessee
Alger in Critical Condition in Detroit
General R A Alger former secretary of war is critically ill in Detroit with a severe gallstone attack. Physicians met at his home and planned an operation if no improvement by tomorrow, though he was comfortable tonight and not yet deemed dangerous.
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Detroit
Mich
R. A. Alger
Alger
Death by accidental gun discharge in Dillon
Charles Gordon a sheepherder was killed at 2 am when an automatic pistol in his hip pocket discharged in a Montana saloon. The bullet entered between the ribs and lodged near the shoulder. Gordon died instantly. no inquest was held. He had lived in the area four years and his sister Mrs. Ida St Clair of Horace North Dakota was notified.
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Dillon
Charles Gordon
Montana
Gordon
Ida St. Clair
Horace, Nl
Blomberg Acquitted in Millspaugh Slaying in Mine Fight
Dillon reports C. P. Blomberg was acquitted by a Madison County jury after a 12 minute deliberation in the Millspaugh case. Blomberg struck Millspaugh with a rock during a quarrel at Stone Creek mines. Millspaugh died three days later. The evidence supported self defense.
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Standard
Dillon
C. P. Blomberg
Millspaugh
Madison County
Blomberg
Stone Creek
Alleged Horse Thief Turned Loose in Canada
Fort Benton reports Stock Inspector Lund and Frank McDonald returned from Maple Creek where they sought to arrest Henry Larson and recover stolen horses. Despite convincing evidence, Larson was acquitted by Canadian justice, disappointing authorities hoping to extradite and try him locally. Chateau County officers aim to pursue him later.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Lund
Maple Creek
Canada
Frank McDonald
Henry Larson
Larson
Chateau County
Sheriff Joslyn Replaced After Missing Officials Say
Great Falls reports Sheriff Benner revoked the appointment of Under Sheriff Frank H. Joslyn amid rumors surrounding his disappearance. Joslyn, longtime union treasurer and former Cascade County Trades and Labor assembly president, had recently sought money in the Tenderfoot mountains and near Mingcoulee. He sent a $31.90 check to Eugene Ingraham that bounced, prompting an internal union audit showing a shortfall of $250 beyond the missing funds. Joslyn and his family face grief as investigators probe possible misconduct and a bonding company is involved. No warrant issued yet.
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Standard
Great Falls
Benner
Frank H. Joslyn
Joslyn
Western Labor Union
No. 18
Cascade County Trades and Labor Assembly
Tenderfoot
Billy Woods
Mingcoulee
Eugene Ingraham
Ingraham
Erief
Senate bill proposes $2 wage floor for women workers
Washington reports Dec 19 that Sen Mitchell introduced a bill in the senate setting $2 as the minimum wage for women employed by the government. The measure aims to ensure a standard pay level for female federal workers.
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Washington
Senate
Mitchell
Copper Demand Drops Abroad Sways Metal Market
Copper consumption falls in foreign markets creating unsettled metal prices as traders note one hundred million pounds booked for future delivery. Authorities observe weaker demand abroad affecting pricing, while producers monitor inventory and supply flow.
Amalgamated Officials Issue a Statement on Copper
New York Dec 19 Amalgamated Copper declared a 1 percent dividend and blamed a collapse in copper prices on reduced foreign demand.exports dropped about 65 000 tons while United Metal Selling sold over 100 million pounds for future delivery. Directors led by Rockefeller Rogers Stillman Flower and other executives explained aims to keep firm prices and avoid market glut as domestic demand partially offsets export losses.
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New York
Amalgamated Copper
Amalgamated
United Metal Selling Company
Exchange
Shorts
Mr. Rockefeller
H. H. Rogers
James Stillman
A. P. Flower
William
Europe
Amalgamated Copper Company
Copper price cuts sharpen metal market margins
New York on December 19 reports another one cent drop in copper prices by United States Metal Selling Company acting for Amalgamated Copper. Lake copper falls to 13 cents, electrolytic to 12% cents, and casting to 12% cents.
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New York
United States Metal Selling Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
California Mining Company Incorporation in Hartford
The California Mining company of New Haven filed articles of incorporation in Hartford today. The capital stock is to be 3 million dollars. Incorporators are Joe Dawson James A Kelly and Harry Beck all of Philadelphia.
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Hartford, Conn
California Mining Company of
New Haven
Joe Dawson
James A. Kelly
Harry Beck
Philadelphia
Spring near Big Sandy yields crude petroleum claim
Fort Benton December 19 There is said to be a spring near Big Sandy that shows a small per cent of crude petroleum which is claimed to be as good as that found in the Flathead.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Big Sandy
Flathead
MacArthur opposes center of Samar devastation plan
General Arthur MacArthur arrived for the Commercial club banquet and commented on a proposed punitive project in Samar as Spanish in method and costly with doubtful results. He noted British South Africa warfare experiences and laughed at fears of a Manila uprising, while hosts and old comrades visited him at Coates House.
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Kansas City
Arthur MacArthur
Commercial Club
Samar
Philippines
South Africa
General MacArthur
Manila
MacArthur
Coates House
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W. Taylor
Salt Lake
Colorado
Colored Masons
Sunset Lodge
A. F
A. M
Taylor
M’kinley
Ida Mkinley
Glass
Cascade Commissioners
R.A. Alger
Sheepherder
Dillon Saloon
M'Arthur
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