Denver Press Club preps for Democratic convention reporters
Denver press officials map accommodations for July reporters. two floors of Denver Chamber offices, desks and typewriters, a cafe, and ready telegraph access from Associated Press and Western Union. The city touts a large new auditorium, fireproof and panic proof, seating 12,000, and plans group outings after adjournment with hotel support. The club seeks to line up correspondents and secure comfortable, efficient facilities to cover the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver Press Club
Denver
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Associated Press
Western Union Telegraph Company
Salt Lake
Colorado
Cape Cod an Island Providence Waterway Project
An Appletons Magazine excerpt describes a proposed eight to twelve mile canal to separate Cape Cod from the mainland. It covers the route from Sandwich at Barnstable Bay to Buzzards Bay, with a six mile southern channel, dredging, and a year long construction period, noting breakwater needs only at Buzzards Bay.
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Appleton’s
Fastham
Providence
Culebra
Buzzards Bay
Cape
Sandwich
Les
Barnstable Bay
Buzzard’s Bay
Pendo Card Party At I O G T Hall
Alpha council number 40 invites the public to a card party Monday evening February 10 at the I O G T hall. For particulars see Montana Drug Company window.
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Alpha Council
I. O. G. T._hall
Montana Drug Company
Tribute to Daniel J. Hennessy Pioneer Hibernian Leader
The Catholic Christian Record recalls Daniel J. Hennessy of Butte Mont, a devoted member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and friend of editor James T. Carroll. The tribute notes his practical work for the order, plans to expand membership, and devotion amid business duties, with reflections on his optimism and loss to the order.
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The
Catholic Christian Record
Indianapolis
Ind
America
Daniel J. Hennessy
Record
Butte
Mont
D. J. Hennessy
Hennessy
Order of Hibernians
Order
Colecole
Steac
Anaconda
Great
United States
Montana
James T. Carroll
Bright Outlook for Big Hole Cattle Feeders
The Big Hole Breezes notes rising cattle prices as the basin gains a reputation for beef production. Feeder outlook improves after last fall high steer prices, with demand increasing and prices expected to match or exceed spring levels.
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Big Hole
Big Hole Basin
New Civil Service Manual Issued for Spring Examinations
The United States Civil Service Commission released its semi annual manual of examinations for spring 1808 covering clerk stenographer trained nurse and other posts in departmental and Philippine services. It lists exam locations and dates and is available free from local civil service secretaries or the secretary of the twelfth district in San Francisco Cal.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Isthmian Canal
Civil Service Boards
Civil Service District
San Francisco
Cal
Funny Incidents From the Boulder Trial Night
A cascade of oddities surrounds a Boulder holdup trial. Sleuths from Butte party late, fail to secure their hotel doors, and must wake a landlord to avoid freezing. A dawn fire alarm leads to a frostbitten commotion as a city fights a blaze with snow and water. Two visitors in Boulder Springs trap themselves by a locked hotel, prompting kitchen entry and a wary landlord standoff with a guard dog.
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Boulder
Butte
Boulder Springs
Three Objections and a Paradox in Parcel Post Tales
A dog story turns into a satire on parcel post, noting a fat hound fed to test a bet at a first class restaurant. The tale leads into remarks on Senator Dixon and John Wanamaker about three strong objections to parcels post, with readers debating the post office’s hilltop location and accessibility for residents who must travel down and up.
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Dixon
Butteman
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
New York
Congress
Committee On Post Offices
American Express Company
United States Express Company
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Federal Post Office
Park Street
Carnival at the Rink for St Marys Benefit
The skating carnival at the Holland rink for the benefit of St Marys parish will be held next Thursday evening after delaying due to the deaths of D J Hennessy and Mrs J T Byrne. Luncheon will be served by parish ladies and a large crowd is expected.
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Butte
Mr. Hennessy
Holland Rink
St. Mary’s Parish
D. J. Hennessy
Eagles Notice for Buttenerie Meeting February 10 1908
All members of Buttenerie No. 11 F O E are requested to attend the meeting on February 10 1908. Business of importance. W M Erler President P L Miller Secretary.
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Buttenerie
No. 11
W. M. Erler
P. L. Miller
Fraternal Brotherhood Opens Doors to A O U W Members
M G O Malley state manager states Fraternal Brotherhood will accept A O U W members without fee and with medical exam. Butte Harmony and Silver Bow lodges suspend $3 initiation. 30 day offer to join, dues payable to the Brotherhood. age limit 54. Brotherhood has 15 lodges and 2500 members in the state.
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Fraternal Brotherhood
M. G. O'Malley
Brotherhood
Butte, Harmony and
Silver Bow
Minutes Read At Next Year’s Convention Debate
FROM THE PRESIDENTS Man Letters ask if state meeting minutes should be read and approved at the opening of the next year’s convention. Reasons against include legal ineligibility and the dull opening effect. Minutes may be read daily during the convention.
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Herculaneum
Sarah
Platt Decker
The Sentimental Morgan Anecdote in Appletons Magazine
A February Appletons Magazine piece portrays financier J P Morgan as sentimental about Hartford birthplace and burial sites. It notes his railroad role with New York New Haven Hartford, objections to cemetery removal near Middleton, and contrasts sentiment with business prowess in advertising and store size.
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Appleton's
Mr. Morgan
Harvard Medical School
London House
The Law of Appearances in Store Advertising
Advertising must LOOK important by occupying large space in a major paper and be constant. Repeated full page or large format ads carry good news and store facts, creating a persistent impression that persuades readers and reinforces patron loyalty. Continuous appearances reinforce impact.
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West Park Street
Lowney’s Chocolate
Antonini
Success
Shady Brook
Meat Department
Link
Everybody's Shoe Store
East Park Street
Cape Cod
Island
Pendo Card Party
Massachusetts
Texas
New York City
Chicago
Corner Park
Main, Butte
West
T. C. Power Co
Helena, Vont
the Home Baking Co
NEW Manual OF Civil Service
Diron
ST. Mary’s
Presidents
Morgan
Wecan Savings Bank
Wein
East Park
Schilling
K. C. Wong
Rds
Weat
Galena
Batic, Mont
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