Wall falls on him he seeks damages
Peter Lonner sues contractor George M. Smith for about 5000 damages for injuries from tearing down old buildings for the new county jail on Quarts street. Lonner, employed by Smith, claimed a wall fell injuring his leg and body on March 19, 1909 after following unsafe orders. He says he could earn 3.50 to 5 dollars daily before the accident and only did light work afterward. Smith denies the undermining was unsafe and says Lonner agreed to medical bills and pay, which he partially paid. Trial details and jury listed.
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Peter Lonner
George M. Smith
Quarts Street
Smith
Lonner
J. C. Conn
William Lutey
Eugene Sullivan
James Trethaway
Dave Ryan
H. H. Ellis
W. C. Richards
R. A. Brown
J.S. Murphy
Peter Auer
F. M. Hickman
F. J. Roberts
Rio Janeiro and Chief Revolters Seek Permanent Alimony
Judge Lynch denied the amendment to the complaint asking for permanent alimony instead of temporary alimony. In the debt case of David Evans v. Charles A Harvey and BE Harvey, tried without a jury, the mining company owed Evans about $300 on a note. The defendants, as directors, were challenged for not filing an annual statement as required by law. Judge Lynch took the matter under advisement.
The Star Spangled Banner as ABC of Politics
A New York Sun piece recounts a district boss urging a hopeful politician to memorize and sing The Star Spangled Banner. He argues that knowing the anthem can save a candidate from thin ice and defeat, claiming mastery of the song is essential to political success and tactic.
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The
New York Sun
Men Wanted in Great Falls Arrests Reach Billings
Special Dispatch to the Stancarda Billings Dee 28 Arrested on suspicion that they are wanted in Great Falls on a burglary charge at J J Speer Dee 15. W FE Hill and W M Stanley are jailed awaiting Chief Pontet. A bear overcoat valued around 200 dollars and a large quantity of jewelry were found in a traction engine smokestack by four boys near the Billings foundry. Police believe Hill and Stanley cached the loot there. The pair claim they came from Butte and were in Great Falls on December 14. They match Chief Pontet’s descriptions.
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Stancarda
Hill
Stanley
Butte
Great Falls
Pontet
Almost a Proof From the Washington Star
A playful Christmas exchange shows one boy claiming to nearly glimpse Santa Claus, only for his father to interrupt and reveal the intruder as a burglar, turning a near-miss into a humorous misidentification.
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The
Washington Star
Santa Claus
Campaign Promise Won't Cure Pessimism on Jobs Today
A fragment notes a public or political pitch claiming a campaign will lift optimism about finding profitable and suitable employment, contrasting hopeful rhetoric with current job prospects. The brief hints at skepticism toward political remedies for employment.
Italian Railway Strike Nerves Government In Rome
Rome reports growing secrecy among railway workers pushing for higher wages as they prepare a strike. Authorities fear disruption of more than 9,000 pro-strike votes and a nationwide tie-up of 80 percent of Italy's rail mileage, risking direct state confrontation and public unease.
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Rome
Italy
Lunatic Asylum Inmates to Publish Weekly Paper
In a Chicago Record-Herald item a New York lunatic asylum plans to issue its own weekly paper, prompting a jab about outside editors. The snippet ends with a garbled market line referencing groceries and fine wines.
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Chicago Record-Herald
New York
Billings educators discuss girls home makers and school savings
Montana teachers at the state association gathering in Billings hear talks on preparing girls for home making and industrial roles, plus the feasibility of school savings banks. Next meeting site to be decided as Great Falls Missoula Lewistown Helena and Butte contend. A second school book depository plan is discussed with a later report scheduled.
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Billings
Montana
State Teachers’ Association
Northern
Elks
Babcock
W. M. Davison
Omaha
Dietrich
Helena
J. H. Holst
Victor
Sargent
Great Falls
Duniway
Missoula
Lewistown
Butte
State Text Book Commission
Employes to Retire and Receive Yearly Pensions
Camden date unspecified reports the Public Service Corporation of New Jersey unveiling old age and insurance plans to start Jan. 1. The package offers $1 daily for 90 days for sick or disabled workers and $800 to widows on a death, with pensions not less than $240 yearly for those aged 65 with 20 years in service. Early retirement at 70 with 25 years is required and high earners over $1,800 yearly are ineligible. projected four year cost around $51,000.
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Camden
N. J
Public Service Corporation of
New Jersey
Minneapolis Wheat Market closes with mixed gains
Minneapolis on December 28 reports December wheat at 1.00 percent, May 1.0314, July 1.04. Cash prices list No 1 hard at 1.02 to 1.03, No 1 northern 1.01 to 1.02, No 2 northern 0.98 to 1.00, No 3 wheat 0.97 to 0.99. Flax settles at 2.39 and corn No 3 yellow at 0.41 to 0.414.
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Minneapolis
Northern
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Symons
Peer Lonner
Case
Amelia Yank
John Yank
Rio Janeiro
Nell Brinkley
Adolph Wagner
Man
Toan
Chateau
New Book Depository
Puck
Public
Japan
Nickel
Descapte
Continental Oil Company
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