Bribery probe urged as grand jury hears judge’s warning
Judge Oneil Ryan denounces bribery in St Louis and Suburban railway legislation as a menace to civic life. He orders the new grand jury to pursue past offenses, protect the innocent, and bring guilty to justice. Bonds renewed for Nicolaus and others follow. Aviation
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St. Louis
Oneil Ryan
Ryan
Bar of Justice
George MM. Brown
Standard Asphalt Company
William Burg
Tron
William M. B. Dean
Commission
Fidel Gonahl
Henry L. Haydel
James Y. Lockwood
Interstate Car and Transfer Company
John D. Manley
J. RB. Meiser
Frank R. Meyer
Dodson, Brown & O
John M. Miller
Tioodyear Rubber Company
Jason «. Somerville
G. Cramer Dry Plate Works
John H. Tiemeyer
Mr. Dean
Henry Nicolaus
St. Louie and Suburban Railway Company
Adolphus Busch
Nicolaus
Claverdale Stranded Off Brigantine in Heavy Wrecking Alert
The Claverdale lies on Brigantine shoal amid dense fog and high winds near Atlantic City. Wrecking tugs cannot reach the vessel and it may be necessary to remove her cargo before she can be floated. The steel steamship from London bound to New York carries tea and general cargo, with crew aboard and thousands watching from the boardwalk.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Claverdale
Cloverdale
Srockton
England
London
E. Hazetvuret & Co
Alaska Mail Delays Show Strain on Northwest Route
The Dirigo steamship brought the last nails from Nome St Michael Copper City and other Northwest Alaska points. Mail from Nome reached Nov 15 Council City Nov 7 St Michael Nov 21 Rampart Dec 17 Eagle Jan 6 and Dawson Jan 13. Only first class mail arrived from below Dawson as mail contracts cover letter mail only, revealing severe travel times.
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Dawson
Nome
Wson
Unique Hold Up Story at Minot House of Ill Fame
Special Dispatch from Great Falls reports a Saturday night holdup in Minot North Dakota. Two robbers bound and gagged women and many male visitors then looted cash jewelry rings and 25 to 30 watches totaling about $1000. Robbers fled and most male victims resist prosecution.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Minot
N. D
Peter Vonbank, Great Falls Pioneer, Dies in Iowa
Pioneer citizen Peter Vonbank died in Lemars Iowa after a trip from Great Falls. He was 57, born in Basch Prussia, came to America with his parents, learned blacksmithing, then ran hotels including the St Paul house in Great Falls. He left 10 children, widow died five years ago, body to arrive here Wednesday.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Peter Vonbank
Lemars
Iowa
Vonbank
Mr. Vonbank
Basch
Canton
Bitbourgrh
Prussia
America
Minneapolis
Jordan, Minn
St. Paul House
First Avenue South
Vanbank
Haberbush
Anaconda
Roosevelt's political rise alters Hawaii and party lines
The piece reports President Roosevelt pursuing a re election path with a potential Hawaii change to Col Parker as governor and Carter as secretary, while pledging to curb factional strife. It notes a civil service pension bill and Roosevelt's growing influence, Hanna's continued guidance, and Hartman and Browne visiting Washington.
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Washington
Hawaii
Dole
Col. Satarker
Parker
San Francisco
Islands
Carter
Honolulu
Pacific
United States
Health boards clash over smallpox duties in Butte
Dr Longeway, secretary of the Montana state board of health, received a letter from Dr Leggat of Silver Bow county urging clarity on city and county responsibilities for smallpox control. He asked for expense division guidance and wants a ground inspection in Butte before a decision.
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Standard
Great Falls
Longeway
State Board of Health
Leggat
Silver Bow
Butte
Rich Koyukuk district yields glittering prospects
Rampart reports describe the Koyukuk district led by Beetles City as the commercial hub with four creeks Lane Lawson Hoagland and Glenn drawing attention. A miner found a $601 nugget and others report pan values from $1 to $10. Pay streak on Glenn Creek reportedly extends 20 miles below Eureka.
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Seattle
Wash
Rampart
Koyukuk
Beetles City
Lane
Lawson
Hoagland
Glenn
Baker Flats
Klondike
Glenn Creek
Eureka
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Delegation Heads East for Support
A delegation of exposition officials led by Vice President Seth Cobb departed St. Louis for Charleston to plead before the South Carolina legislature for a world’s fair appropriation. Similar delegations will soon tour New York and the New England states.
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St. Louis
Seth Cobb
Charleston
South Carolina
New York
New England
Ingersoll Seeks Expansion of Local Church Reach
Trustees plan a wider church expansion to include agnostics worldwide with Dr. Roberts touring the United States to organize the effort. Roberts was noted as a close associate of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll.
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Robert G. Ingersoll
Dr. Roberts
United States
Roberts
Colonel Ingersoll
Four Stockmen Die in Illinois Central Collision
A rear end crash on the Illinois Central at Apple River Illinois killed four stockmen and seriously injured six others. Victims include M J Lawler and H F Pancake of Wall Lake Iowa along with Chris Ferndon of Stansgar and C R Blunt of Charles City. Several passengers escaped. the crash left the rear car crushed with sleepers dying or hurt.
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Dubuque
Towa
Apple River
Here
M. J. Lawler
Wall Lake
Iowa
H. F. Pancake
Chris Ferndon
Stansgar
C. R. Blunt
Charles City
A. J. Cameron
F. J. Gordon Dunlap
Dunlap
EF. Brown
J. J. Moorehead
W. J. Fivans
Funston Undergoes Second Operation in Kansas City
General Frederick Funston was operated on at Scarritt's hospital under Dr. E F Robinson after his appendicitis wound failed to heal. The second surgery was deemed minor and completed satisfactorily, following his arrival from Manila and prior consultation with the surgeon.
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Kansas City
Frederick Funston
Scarritt's Hospital
E. F. Robinson
San Francisco
Manila
Robinson
Funston
Great Falls Notes In Brief On Wrestling, Finances and Local News
Jack Curran challenged George McLaughlin of Neihart for the Montana state wrestling title in a best three of five falls match with two points down and stranglehold and flying falls barred. County Treasurer Wadsworth reports January cash on hand of 312,927 with 31,310 collected that month. Montana Central wages for engineers and firemen rise on a schedule amendment. brakemen from 20 to 21 4 cents, conductors 30 to 31 1/2 cents, engineers and firemen up about 25 and 15 cents per day respectively. Hans Toftt, found frozen, interred in Highland cemetery. funeral paid by county. Cascade County commissioners meet to discuss road troubles. Charles N. Stidwell’s charge for obtaining money under false pretenses was dismissed. Marriage license issued to Robert Carruthers and Nona M. Rice. Five-year-old Tim Lyons daughter died. funeral held from Allen to Calvary cemetery.
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Great Falls
Jack Curran
George McLaughlin
Neihart
Wadsworth
Montana Central
Butte-Woodville
Hans Toftt
Third Avenue South
Fourteenth Street
Potters
Highland Cemetery
Cascade County Compassioners
Charles N. Stidwell
High Line Ditch expansion approved in Billings
The High Line Ditch company directors voted to enlarge the ditch to double capacity. A contract was awarded to Alex Gass for the work. The ditch currently carries 1000 inches of water irrigating farms above the ditch northwest of Billings.
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Billings
High Line Ditch Company
Alex. Gass
Harry Sommers
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Rea Bros
Park City
John Rust
Phil Grien
Butte
John Stockwell
W. H. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Charles N. Stockwell
Robert Clement
Missouri Pacific appoints new general superintendent
In a circular dated February 3 General Manager Russell Harding announces D Hardy as general superintendent of the Missouri Pacific system replacing H G Clark who has resigned.
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St. Louis, Mo
Russell Harding
Missouri Pacific Company
D. Hardy
H. G. Clark
Zion lace industries decree delayed to Wednesday night
By stipulation of the attorneys the decree appointing Elmer Wash burn receiver for the Zion lace industries will not be entered until Wednesday night to allow time for the amended bill requested by Judge Tuley.
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Chicago
Elmer Washburn
Zion Lace Industries
Tuley
Agnostic Church Leader Reported In City Pastor's Rise
Kansas City sources say Rev. J C Roberts pastor of the Church of This World is slated to head the Agnostic church in the city. The claim highlights Roberts' pivotal role and expected leadership within local religious circles.
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Kansas City, Mo
J.C. Roberts
Church of This World
Contempt Proceedings Tangle Montana Supreme Court Case
Montana Supreme Court hears habeas corpus and review actions related to contempt in Judge Clancy injunction case involving Mrs. Celeste Nixon property. Arguments probe fines against attorney and officers, while L O Evans gains affidavit filing in the ongoing contempt proceedings with Montana Ore Purchasing and Delaware Surety.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Constable Powers
Clancy
Celeste Nixon
East
Granite Street
Mutte
G. PF. Shelton
J. E. Healy
Healy
Agather Constable Boyle
Donevan
Montana Ore
Delaware Surety Company
A B. Clements
Montana
Evans
J. J. Mellatton
J. W. Cotter
Clements
Great Falls City Council Acts to Cut Rail Accidents
Great Falls city council approved an ordinance to curb railroad collisions. Trains will be limited to eight miles per hour at street crossings and street cars must stop before crossing tracks. The council ordered prosecutions of linemen who cut shade trees on Seventh Avenue South. Plans were read for boulevarding Eighth Avenue South and water officials were urged to include Highland Park service in improvement estimates.
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Standardreat Falls
Great Falls
Seventh Avenue South
Eighth Avenue South
Washington Responds To Information Request Step Updates
In Washington on February 1 officials outline steps taken in response to a request for information. The memo details actions pursued to gather data and prepare a formal reply for release.
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Washington
Government accounts with Union Pacific subsidy noted
Attorney General Krox reports to the senate on the United States subsidy with Union Pacific. He cites 1898 receipts of 64 751 dollars and 6 500 000 dollars in unpaid interest, with 921 897 paid in 1899 and 133 942 in 1900. A Massachusetts circuit court suit against American Loan and Trust for 545 000 dollars concerns proceeds from securities held by that firm.
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United States
Kansas
Union Pacific Railroad
Krox
Senate
United States Circuit Court of
Massachusetts
American Loan and Trust Company
Miners Feared Entombed After Mine Disaster in Texas
A Eagle Pass dispatch reports 84 bodies and 16 men alive pulled from the Hondo mines shaft with 118 miners total. search halted by stench but disinfectants arrive to resume. Mules perished, property damage is extensive, and families gathered in anguish at the opening.
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Houston
Tex
Eagle Pass
Hondo
Buckley Wins Supreme Court Judgment in Kristone Mine Case
Martin Buckley received a Boise telegram confirming the Idaho Supreme Court affirmed his autumn judgment against J. C. Fox over the Kristone mine at Salmon City. An offer of 25 was rejected to drop the suit. Kristone Copper carries gold and silver and will be extensively worked once railroad access exists. Ore has been profitably treated after long hauls to Salt Lake smelter.
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Standard
Helena
Martin Buckley
Boise
Idaho
Supreme Court of
J. C. Fox
Kristone
Salmon City
Buckley
Kristone Is & Copper Proposition c
Salt Lake
Christian Science Denounced in Reichstag Debate
Berlin February 3. Christian Science was debated as Reichstag discussed placing insane asylums under imperial control. Dr Hersch Mueller accused the movement of the Mrs Eddy swindle on Flatwell street Berlin and named Fraulein Schoen where prayer healing was billed at 2 marks an hour with followers in high society.
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Berlin
Hersch Mueller
Mra
Eddy Swindle
Flatwell Street
Emperor William Gifts Bronze Cannon to Count von Waldersee
Berlin February 2 Emperor William presented to Count von Waldersee formerly commander in China a bronze cannon captured there. The piece was cast under Jesuit supervision in 1% and the gift comes with a note praising his services in China.
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Berlin
William
Count von Waldersee
China
Emperor Willam
Gompers Rejects Chinese Exclusion Remarks by Chinese Minister
Washington Feb 3 The house foreign affairs committee heard Immigration Commissioner Powderly and AFL President Gompers advocate strict Chinese exclusion under the Mitchell Kahn bill. Gompers blasted Wu Ting Fang for derisive remarks about American workers and denounced foreign officials addressing US officials and citizens by name in derogatory terms.
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Washington
House Committee On Foreign Affairs
Powderly
President Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Mitchell-Kahn
Gompers
Pacific Coast
China
Wu Ting Fang
Fort Benton Notes: Varioloid Case Quarantined
Special correspondent reports Harry Morrow shows a light varioloid infection with strict quarantine on the house. School likely suspended next week during exposure period. A recent snowstorm and cold but clear range weather brings relief to cattlemen as stock enjoy thick coats.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Harry Morrow
Enaia Nook
Smallpox Case Report Near Forsyth
Special Dispatch to the Standard Forsyth February 3. A laborer known as Prank Planner working at the bluffs east of Forsyth was brought to town last night with smallpox. He is confined in a boarding car on the track near the stock yards about four miles west of Forsyth under company care.
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Forsyth
Bluffs
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