Missouri Ship Christened by Miss Marion Cockrell at Newport News
Miss Marion Cockrell, daughter of Missouri Senator Cockrell, sponsors the battleship Missouri at Newport News shipyard. Secretary of the Navy Long attends the christening and remarks on naval funding and the role of a strong fleet in advancing commerce and national influence. The ceremony draws about 15,000 spectators and a postlaunch banquet features John D. Long.
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Newport News
Missouri
Marion Cockrell
Senator Cockrell
Rixey
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Cockrell
Army
Navy
Roosevelt
Old Point
Dolphin
Washington
Old Point Comfort
Chamberlain Hotel
John D. Longs
Missouri class battleship profile and contract notes
Detailed description of the Missouri battleship design, armor, armament, machinery, and propulsion. Includes measurements, protection, main and secondary batteries, masts, signaling, and cooling systems. Also mentions congress authorization in 1898 and crew complement.
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Thorneycroft
Congress
Attorneys Present Reasons for New Trial in Colt Case
LER and Garvin argued for a new trial, detailing reasons to challenge the verdict and seeking appellate review. The motion highlighted alleged errors in trial procedure and evidentiary rulings raised before the court set date for response.
New Evidence Reported in Lee and Garvin Case
Attorneys for Lee and Garvin file in federal court alongside a motion for a new trial a statement of what they can prove if granted. They claim new material evidence has been discovered and cites a bill as part of the defense strategy.
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Wyoming
Anderson
Smith
Lee
Montana
Charles Lenwood
Missoula
Standard
Helena
Garvin
Cunard Liner Etruria Reaches London After Poor Signal
Cunard liner Etruria with New York arrival on Dec 21 could not reach shore due to bad weather and sailed for London after arriving off Queenstown at 6 55 this morning.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Etruria
New York
London
Kidney and Bladder Troubles Promised Cure
Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root advertised as a great kidney remedy claims prompt cures for kidney bladder and uric acid troubles rheumatism and back pain. It touts relief from night time urination and liquor after effects, offers free sample bottle and an informational book by mail from Dr Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY, mentioning publication in Anaconda Sunday Stand.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Blizzard Near the Border Sheltons Town Hit by Severe Gale
A violent windstorm crippled Shelby Junction with downed fences and overturned outhouses. The Great Falls & Canada passenger train halted four hours, Pondera saw boxcars topple onto the main line delaying service about an hour. A prairie blizzard raged across the border for about 24 hours.
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Shelby Junction
Great Falls
Weekly Bank Statement Figures from New York Banks
The Associated Banks report for the week ends December 28 shows Loans totaling 857,960,200 up 94,800,000 and Deposits at 1,010,869,800 with an increase noted. The statement outlines lending and deposit activity across major New York institutions.
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New York
New Orleans
Treasury
Harmony
New York Sub-Treasury
Stock Exchange
Masonic Installation in Billings Forms Public Ceremony
Ashlar lodge No. 28 A F and A M and Edna chapter No. 1 O E S held a public installation in Masonic hall with family attendance. Officers for the lodge included W M J H F Rinehart and others. Edna chapter listed W M Mrs Clara Bummers and a full slate of officers and officers’ assistants.
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Standard
Billings
Ashlar Lodge
A. M
Edna
Masonic Hall
Masonic Lodge
J. HF. Rinehart
W. M
Frank Summers
James Chapple
F. Clement
Tiler
Clara Bummers
F. Morse
W. P
Jennie Selbrede
R. M
Lucy Railsback
Charles Spear
Minnie Tompkins
Lucy Vaughan
Laura Carnes
Scott
Ada
Doyle seeks extra judgment in Burns case over stock claim
In Council Bluffs Iowa James Doyle asks the district court for an additional judgment of 412,916.03 to total 859,671.03 claiming the jury found a partnership mine between Doyle and Byrne and rights to Portland company stock despite excluding the Devil's Own and related claims in the verdict.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
Dee
James Doyle
Doyle
James J’. Burns
Byrne
Portland Company
Charley Brown Shot Dead by Durango Constable
A cattle rustler known as Charley Brown was shot and killed by Constable Game of Durango Colorado while resisting arrest in Durango. Brown had terrorized ranchers in the Big Timber area and Wyoming border region, breaking jail in New Mexico and Texas, and stealing hundreds of head of cattle. The incident follows a long pursuit with ties to the 1890s rustling era and prior warrants.
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Standard
Bie Timber
A. O. Fallang
E. R. Stewart
San Juan
New Mexico
Charley 86
Brown
Game
Durango
Colo
Texas
Son
IK Wilson
Dot
Ferdinand Obendorf
Deer Lodge
Wilds
Wyoming
Fallang
Stewart
Rustler Brown
Sullenberger Mills
Constable Game
Arizona
Stevens
Hole-in-the Wall
George Cook
Fallane
Samuel Bere
Melville
Sheriff Fallang
Fellang
Bitters Promote Digestion Suggested by Almanac Ad
On first signs of stomach trouble you should try Bitters to strengthen digestive organs and aid cure. Obtain a copy of Hostetter's Almanac from your druggist free.
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Hostetter’s Almanac
Fort Benton Notes On Riverside Lodge Officers Installed
Fort Benton notes report Riverside lodge elected officers for the coming year with Finlay Tower as N G and Boyle as GG. J Wackerlin was appointed by the grand lodge district chief and master. The lodge owns brick hall and recently updated meeting rooms. Installation set for Saturday January 4. Mrs L G Brenee and Mina will attend the Rinker Webster party in Great Falls. Luther’s Hall Lay Shaw visited from Wednesday to spend time with family.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Riverside Lodge
J. O
Finlay Tower
N. G
L. G. Brenee
Mina
Great Falls
Webster
Luther
Shaw
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A. Cleshitt
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Philadelphia
LER and Garvins Attorneys
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Arri
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Charley Brown
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