Battleship Utah Launch At Camden Amid Utah Cheer
A crowd in Camden witnesses the launching of the battleship Utah at the New York Shipbuilding yard. Miss Mary Alice Spry of Salt Lake City breaks a champagne bottle on the keel as the vessel is named. The Utah, 510 feet long with 521% feet overall, will carry 1000 crew and 60 officers and features two submerged torpedo tubes and a modest secondary battery.
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Philadelphia
Utah
United States
New York Shipbuilding Company
Camden
N. J
Mary Alice Spry
Salt Lake City
Navy Department
Spry
Shipbuilding Company
Navy
Lord Chancellor Erskine Upset by Judge or Jury Skill
The Law Times notes Lord Chancellor Erskine, famed for his intellect and boldness before court, was nevertheless easily upset by a combination of adversarial tactics and stubborn resistance from the bench and jury.
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The
Law Times
Erskine
Fine Elk of Conrad Herd Shot by Unknown Vandal
Kalispell dispatch reports a Conrad herd elk found dead with a shoulder wound near town. Authorities suspect accidental shooting by youths. probation officer warns arrests for under 14 carrying rifles. Mrs. C. E. Conrad offers a $100 reward for conviction.
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Conrad
Kalispell
James Lang
Piles cured in 6 to 14 days promise
An advertisement claims PaZO Ointment will cure any case of itching burning and bleeding piles in six to fourteen days or a money refund.
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Orton Bros
Main Street
Death of Frank Bibb, longtime GN Havre-Butte claim agent
News reaches Helena of the death today in Clarkson Tennessee of Frank Bibb a veteran claim agent for the Great Northern Havre Butte branch His wife resides in Helena The notice also mentions a store sale at Mayer's with discounts including diamonds at ten off.
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The
Standard
Helena
Clarkson, Tenn
Frank Bibb
Havre-Butte
Great Northern
Sugar price cut lowers all refined grades nationwide
New York reports a 10 cent per 109 pounds reduction today affecting all grades of refined sugar.
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New York
Ohio fur trade nets substantial yearly value say $3,000 to $4,000
State Fish and Game Warden John G. Speaks notes Ohio fur production is sizable with a yearly value near three to four thousand dollars. He says buyers will travel the state soon and farmers’ boys expect Christmas money from trapping as markets stay active.
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Columbus Dispatch
John G
Ohio
Negro janitor sparks rescue in deadly Rialto blaze
A Kansas City janitor J Washington Johnson risked his life amid a fiery explosion to save medical student Charles L Manley and others trapped in the Rialto building. Fire caused $300000 in losses as firefighters faced a second blast. six were knocked down but none seriously hurt.
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Kansas City
J. Washington Johnson
Rialto
Johnson
Charles l. Manley
Manley
Dowager Duchess of Mawehbester’s Wedding Count
A late notice reports the wedding counting event for the Dowager Duchess of Mawehbester. Details remain sparse but confirm a nuptial occasion linked to the duchy.
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Ouf
Wedding of Dowager Duchess of Manchester in Grace Church
May 17 1876 issue reports the Dowager Duchess of Manchester wedding in Grace Church to Viscount Mandeville. Guests gifts and details listed include attire lace satin veils lilies and bouquets. Notables Minnie Stevens Kate Wernochan Natica Yanaga May Vanderbilt and Perry Belmont contribute gifts.
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the Home Journal
Duchess of Manchester
England
Grace Church
George William Drogo Montagu Viscount Mandeville
Duke of Manchester
Consuelo
Senor
Don Antonio Yanaga de Valle
Fifth Avenue
Morgan Dix
Minnie Stevens
Kate Wernochan
Natica Yenaga
Mary Bright
Mmma Yzanaga
Col
Willie Jay
Bell
Sherman
Walter Kane
Yenugu
Lady Paget
Yosemite
Clarence King
Arthur Leary
Countess Leary
Perry Belmont
Rudaux
Isaac Bell
Thorndyke Nive
Dresden
China
Mies May
William Vanderbilt
Bell announces two-number service between Butte and Anaconda
The two-number service of the Bell Telephone company between Butte and Anaconda is praised as the best telephone service yet established locally. A trial is urged to prove its value.
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Bell Telephone Company
Butte
Anaconda
Robbers blast Centerville bank safe in Mank action
In Mound City Kansas, December 23 robbers blew open the safe of the State Bank of Centerville near here and escaped with 1500 dollars excluding diamonds. Local authorities pursue leads as the heist unfolds with few details available.
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Mound City
Kan
State Bank of Centerville
Here
Fatal Wedding Firing Adds to Servia Firearm Deaths
Belgrade correspondence reports a bridegroom Mixallo Drenovatch killed when a guest fired a stray bullet at his wedding dinner. The guest continued firing to mark each course, prompting calls for government action and possible skupstchina curbs on festive weapon use.
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Belgrade
Pall Mall Gazettle
Servia
Mixallo Drenovatch
Skupstchina
Amos Eastman Dead Pioneer of State
Amos Eastman a 69 year old Montana resident died suddenly from heart failure at his Twin Bridges home. He served in territorial government and on the Madison county board, was a Mason, and longtime rancher. He married Maria Christensen in 1879. their daughter Lillian died at 15. Funeral with Masonic rites is planned at the family residence.
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Twin Bridges
Amos Eastman
Montana
Eastman
State Orphans’ Home
New England
New Hampshire
Michigan
Omaha
Plains
Cache Valley
Utah
Nevada City
Territorial
Silver Bow
Deer Lodge
Board of
Madison County
Westgate Lodge
Virginia City
Maria Christensen
Denmark
Lillian
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Cornwell
M. J. Connell Company
Connell
Connell Store
Toy World
Connelli
Geet le Cherry
J. Connell Company
Launching
Alice Spry
Ruth
Big Tyrpe
Garrow
House of Commons
Frans Bibb
Mayer's
Sigar
BIG
Mawehbester
Mank Robbbers
RAYO
Continental Oil Company (Incorporated
Via
Oregon Short Line
R. R. Company
Salt Lake
Pullman
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
F. D. Wilson, D. F. and
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