Thoughtless Elk Secrets Unveiled by Spokane Lodge Man
A Spokane Elks member aired lodge initiation rigors via the Spokesman-Review, detailing brutal, impractical pranks used on candidates. The piece cites elaborate devices from leather strapped seats to rubber spikes and a gouging maze of initiation rites as a cautionary glance at fraternal initiation lore.
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James Nei
Spokane
Mr. Neill
Order of Elks
Elk Lodge
Spokesman-Review
James Neill
Neil
Tni
Welor
Neill
Eree
Mikado
Shriners
the Knights of Khorrassan
Order of
Hoo Hoo
Hoo Hoos
F. A. Falkenburg
Woodmen of the World
Portland
The
Oregonian
Masonry
Odd Fellowship
Knights of Pythos
National Fraternal Congress
United States
Elks
Nellis
English Language Dispute Sparks Stabbing on East Park
Authorities report a stabbing in the eastern city after a dispute over speaking English. Victim John Starcovich remains in danger with possible stomach injury and blood poisoning risk while suspect Gozdanovich sits in county jail. Police found key witnesses to bolster the case against the Austrian suspect.
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John Starcovich
St. Jean
Starcovich
Gozdanovich
Starcevich
East Park Avenue
Channes 8. Cowans to Join Anaconda Assaying Dept
A Salt Lake City report says Cowans, formerly manager of the After Thought mine in Shasta County California, will move to Anaconda to take a position in the assaying department.
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Salt Lake City
Channes 8
Cowans
Shasta County
Cal
Anaconda
Cowans Wife Plans To Join Husband In Anaconda
The note mentions Mrs. Cowans intending to follow her husband to Anaconda Copper in the coming weeks, indicating a move or relocation connected to his employment.
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Ment
The
Anaconda Copper Company
Mrs. Cowans
Fire in sky lights northern area near city
Night sky over the city was illuminated by a bright blaze north of town resembling a hay field on fire. The glow drifted and settled into a small flame about 100 feet long, likely over the mountain top, then appeared centered on the range north of the city near Thueson.
Anaconda Man McGarry Succumbs in Evans Fire
James McGarry of Evans Iowa died from suffocation while being removed from a burning house. He had lived in Anaconda previously and was identified by Mrs. J P Clark of 902 East Sixth Street as his sister. The fire reportedly began without warning and the residence was found in flames. Mrs. Clark departed for Evans after receiving word yesterday.
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J. P. Clark
East Sixth Street
James McGarry
Evans
Iowa
Mr. McGarry
Ehret's Heating Stoves Sale At CostEvent
Valentines at the Bee Hive and notices for Lyman's Flor de Baltimore and Hammerstough optician appear alongside Foresters hall Turner hall events on Feb 21. O. G. T. meets at Dewey hall tonight. Pat Halloran, Carroll resident, discharged from St. Ann's hospital after a stay.
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Pat Halloran
Carroll
St. Ann's Hospital
Fall injures man. routines and sales mark town events
Mr. Halloran lies recovering from a severe ice fall and expects a quick return to work. Social dances, church society balls, lodge gatherings, and W C T U meetings fill the local schedule. Advertised sales on mitts, underwear, and clo thing promise bargains at Strain's with special notes on an upcoming lodge and concert event. Listings include piano for sale at Meyers and a 12 room lodging house with rent. Regular convocations of Anaconda Chapter R A M are noted.
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Halloran
Prince Waldemar’s Visit Rumored Amid Danish Princess Tales
Taft era readers hear of Denmark’s Princess Waldemar, future queen, famed for art and fireside zeal, her court clashes, and eccentric hobbies including a fireman’s uniform, culminating in a signature scandal and royal indulgence.
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Taft
Europe
Waldemar
Denmark
United States
Duc de Chartres
England
Rosa Bonheur
Louise
Women in Optics Find Merit and Demand Rising
The piece argues that opticianry suits women, highlighting accuracy and discrimination as key assets. It notes increasing demand as eye troubles grow, mentions equal access in schools, and praises educators who favor women in the field for careful, conscientious work with delicate eyes.
Newsboy Praised for Quick Prank at Palm Garden
A Milwaukee Sentinel item recalls a night at the Palm Garden where a newsboy provoked a witty scene by shouting to a Chicago belle. The escort suspects the prank, learns the girl paid him two cents to chant a line, and the party laughs at the exchange.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Palm Garden
Chicago
Jemimany
Youse
Milwaukee
Butte Street Plot Dispute Decorously Debated In Court
City Attorney Lamb and lawyers for James A. Murray argued over admitting Deer Lodge county records on street layouts as evidence. Judge Napton ruled for the plaintiff, disallowing the records, and witnesses testified that Main Broadway Park Granite and side streets have remained identical to pre 1881 usage.
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Lamb
Butte
Napton
Cavanaugh
James A. Murray
District Court
Deer Lodge County
Butte City
Murray
A. W. Barnard
B. O'Bannon
Mr. Murray
Main
Broadway
Park
Granite
Tarifi
Evans seeks letters of administration in Schmelitz estate
A petition was filed yesterday by B D W Evans for letters of administration in the Mary F E Schmelitz estate. Judge Napion set the hearing for the due date. The Democratic city central committee is called to meet in Justice of the Peace Frank Kennedy's court at 6:30 p m Monday Feb 17 to fill vacancies and prepare for the city election. Tom Collins, Chairman.
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Mary FE. Schmelitz
BD. W. Evans
Napion
Dua Nest
Democratic City Central Committee
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Tom Collins
Schedule snippets for Northern Pacific connections and arrivals
The notes list connections and arrivals for trains at various times: 9:30 a.m. westbound points, 7:10 p.m. westbound North Coast Limited, 10:06 p.m. eastbound North Coast Limited, 1:15 p.m. arrivals from the West, 8:25 p.m. arrivals from the East, and 12:10 a.m. connection from the West.
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North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific
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Ture of Blase
Thueson
East Park
Fowa
Mrs. Clands
Vyakean
Hum
Ehret
Valentines
H. Sanders
Lyman’s
Flor de
Baltimore
Optician
Hammerstough's
Foresters’ Hall
Turner Hall
Verberkmoes
Dewey Hall
John Morony
Deer Lodge
Frances Shaffer
Missoula
Anna Fisher
Strain’s
Camp & Co
Meyers
Cherry Street
Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Society Norden
Austrian Hall
Strain
East Park Street
HH. H. Graham
H. J. Rainsford
H. P
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Newsboy
Parnas
Odson
Seguin
Norway
MacCallum
Cloutier
Anaconda, Montana
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Third Street
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M. m
Worrks
Monroe and
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New Works
Montana
R. de B. Smith
Anaconda, Mont
Davol Medicine
San Francisco
Newton Bros. Druggists
North Main St
Hutte, Mont
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Butler
Lap
Pudenver
Stage & Conrad
Empire Dance
Lady Wilder
Rebekah
Lodge
Balle
Lady Wilder Rebekah Lodge
Bite, Anaconda and
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Oregon Short Line
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Northern Pacific Railway
St. Louis
Kansas City
Phil Daniels
East Broadway
Butte, Mont
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Great Falls
Helena
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J. EK. Dawbon
Ogden
Southern Pacific
H. O. Wilson
Oregon Short Line Railway
Mont
BE. O. McCormick
Ewl
St.Paul
Duluth
van P
Seattle
Missouri River
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All Pointe
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St. James Medical Association
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