Anaconda Standard Newspaper Archives, Dec 26, 1903, p. 8

Blackmail Cost Hit Northern Pacific in Diners Case

A Montana railroad saga details a $57,000 outlay by the Northern Pacific company to pursue blackmailers who demanded $5,000. Special agent Tan Moyte and detec tive efforts led to Gravelle’s arrest after a series of threatening letters and a Yellowstone bridge attack. The trial resumes as prosecutors consider further charges if Gravelle is not convicted.

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Clifford Hillman Wins Handball Medal

Clifford Hillman wins a handball medal after a series for the Lac championship, as Tipton loses the third and Hillman takes the fourth. Four games were played this year with Hillman winning the fourth 21 to 10, while Tipton won the third. The earlier games were faster though the final two were closer.

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Prominent Arrivals on Steamer Cedric

Passengers include Josue Levaring of Gallmore, a prohibition candidate with McKinley and Bryan, aboard the Cedric with his wife and others. Wreck winds hinder arrivals as the ship brings package parcels and notable guests, including Arnold of Cambridge University to discuss tuberculosis at Lenny Papps College.

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Long Lost Message Recovered From Arctic Expedition

A 1902 dispatch details Baldwin Ziegler Arctic work, a cork message capsule sent from near North Cape, Norway, and retrieved after 17 months. It describes a depot, supplies for Franz Josef Land, and the America yacht, with notes on sledges, dogs, ponies, and a cratered supply chain amid failures and rescue attempts.

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Franz Josefland Baldwin-Ziegler Ziegler Samie America Vince Husulfland Marvel National Museums Nansen Sigoat Corps

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Ill-Gonelowy Tales of Charity and Mirth in a Curious Letter

A fragmentary historical anecdote recounts odd charity schemes and sharp wits. A tale features Lord Playfair and a postal order, a clergyman’s wit, and a Lady Don witness to a failed charity scene. It notes a brutal street encounter and a quick, dramatic escape.

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Jett Playfair Blyeter Edward Liverpool Donoughtor

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Unclear text on trail sentence and horse stealing case

Fragmentary report describes a prison sentence for sheep theft and charges of horse stealing. Names referenced include Mowe Peart and Smith, with alleged threats and forged loads. Details are garbled, but the core notes a convict serving part of a sentence and others charged in a horse theft scheme.

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Lonesome Joe Albert Suolth Flood Chargy Sheri M. W. Potter Couriedou Srowe Smith Alain Saat Frank Peart Dath Mowe Peart

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Owner Purchases AIC Bryant Ranch Near Elko

Perker Ousa Aynch reports that V. Walker has bought the AIC Bryant ranch and the Ay OA Dage ranch, both located about three miles west of town Elko. The properties span about 410 acres of tillable land with water access. Barker plans a large project from the Shodder River involving a ditch that would extend roughly a mile, requiring several nights of work and river manipulation.

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Complex local notice on investments and officials

A garbled report references Kay Develop Coat beta and Byedal Dipatch in Red Lodge with Big Muvit displaying face Mal We pralece in Verclay nat andectyty Hymne. Lo ied Lodge revzewd, WuskA LAPMeta shows interest from 6G Tow and Bank of Avoca Neb with A H Cross of University Price Neb aided by 8 1K Smithy county girreyor Yellowstone county to support an investment probe and pronaince. The fragment mentions Die proposition and an alleged investigation involving local officials.

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Red Lodge Lapmeta Bank of Avoca A. H. Cross Univeraity Price Smithy County Girreyor Yellowstone County Tharmuel Ely

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Resignation Shocks Red Lodge School Board

Special Dispatch notes Rev West Wat-40M tendered his resignation at a special board meeting in Red Lodge. B. U. O'Stea, cashier of the Red Lodge State Park, was elected to fill the vacancy, surprising attendees.

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Apportioned School Funds for County Districts

The county reports 1,268 school age children and an apportionment of $1 per night. Total fund amount is $5,180.10. Superintendent Mrs G Wehgle notes distribution among districts and use for school purposes.

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G. Wehgle

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Train Collision Near Chicago Kills One Worker

A heavy snowstorm blockaded lines when a suburban Pennsylvania train crashed into a freight train of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul. Baker Lamier Dooley died and four railroad workers were injured. Three cars of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul train and the Pennsylvania engine were demolished.

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Drona Wonenta Tunting Record at Red Lodge Alleys

Mrs W A Talmadge set a women bowling record on Red Lodge lanes with a 213 game, reportedly second only to one Montana woman. Mrs Perry Edwards of Jillings rolled 223. Judge Frank Henry granted three defaults in divorces including Virginia Yount Gilford Is Younst and Mary Hagers Arthur Rogers Newkirk. Newkirk granted custody of the minor child.

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Departure and Death Hover Over Family Tragedy

A report from the Mon the Pontal Telegraph details the arrival of Mrs. Dita Refarelia and her daughter Lucy Taker in Glenwood. Lucy Taker died fatally before her mother’s arrival. Mrs. Refarelia’s death follows the same tragedy, with confirmation received today that Mrs Beker died prior to her daughter’s arrival.

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Dud Clan on Women From McClure's and Palstine Crossing

Fragmentary OCR quotes a McClure's piece about women and a named Miss Wiltoria Learkeht. The narrator mentions courtship, a croquet scene, canned fruit, and health reasons for travel to a warmer climate. The text is garbled and lacks clear narrative.

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Fragmented headline scraps from times Democrat mix in print

Copy from several papers shows garbled titles like Rasciala Herd Tin to View and Six Boodlers Hairs to Tell Their story. Allegea Bribery and Bristew Tella of Grating appear as corrupted names and events.

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Blackmail Cost Hit Northern Pacific in Diners Case

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Clifford Hillman Wins Handball Medal

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Prominent Arrivals on Steamer Cedric

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Long Lost Message Recovered From Arctic Expedition

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Ill-Gonelowy Tales of Charity and Mirth in a Curious Letter

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Unclear text on trail sentence and horse stealing case

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Owner Purchases AIC Bryant Ranch Near Elko

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Complex local notice on investments and officials

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Resignation Shocks Red Lodge School Board

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Apportioned School Funds for County Districts

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Train Collision Near Chicago Kills One Worker

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Drona Wonenta Tunting Record at Red Lodge Alleys

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Departure and Death Hover Over Family Tragedy

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Dud Clan on Women From McClure's and Palstine Crossing

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Fragmented headline scraps from times Democrat mix in print

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