Austria Takes Lead And Others Wonder
Vienna reports show rising concern over Balkans railway concessions as Austria and Russia keep tense lines. Officials worry Macedonian reforms stalled, while France Britain and press attacks press the entente’s fragility and the Muerzesteger plan fades from view.
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Austria
Vienna
Russia
Balkans
Foreign Office
Baron von Aichrenthal
St. Petersburg
Danube
Adriatic
Great Britain
Germany cautious on Balkan rail projects and Macedonia role
Berlin reports show Germany views Balkan power differences as exaggerated and has taken a secondary stance in the Macedonian question. Berlin notes Austria’s Novibazar railway plan may be economic, not political, and salutes possible Balkan rail links as a potential boost to regional civilization.
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Berlin
Austria
Russia
Balkan
Novibazar
Salonika
Vienna
Germany
Associated Press
Europe
Balkans
Novibagar
Danube
Britain weighs independent act as Macedonia reform talks fray
London leaders push Sir Edward Grey to act as the concert of powers breaks up. Britain may move alone for reforms in Macedonia while Austria and Russia clash over railway concessions and Turkey’s response to a divided ambassadorial conference.
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London
Macedonia
Edward Grey
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Austria
Germany
Russia
Danube
Adriatic
Turkey
Europe
Constantinople
Baron Merschall von Bieberstein
Balkan Rivalry Deepens As Powers Debate Macedonia
Paris reports the Balkan question fueling rivalry among major powers as a united front toward Macedonian reforms falters. The Novibazar Salonika concession shifts Austro German influence toward the Aegean, linking the Baghdad railway to Asia Minor and affecting Russian compensation lines.
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Paris
Macedonia
Novibazar-Salonika
Agean Sea
Bagdad
Asia Minor
Austria
Russia
Balkans
Roumania
Bulgaria
Dardanelles
Albania
Servia
Porte
Question of Port favor acceptance and European mandates
The text debates whether accepting Porte favors would disqualify Austria and Russia from continuing as European mandates. It notes concern about penalties or loss of influence in ongoing European governance.
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Austria
Russia
Balkans Seek Balkan Confederation Amid European Shifts
An envoy notes Turkey would gain most from the break in European understanding while Russia and France push an Adriatic Black Sea railway to counter Austria. Britain and Italy waver amid alliance strains as Balkan leaders push for a confederation, wary of racial and religious barriers.
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Rome
Balkans
Turkey
Russia
France
Black Sea
Austria
Great Britain
Italy
Germany
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Germany Denies Secret Balkan Treaty Aims in North Sea Row
Baron Sternberg, German ambassador, rejects London and St Petersburg cables as false about Germany seeking trouble in Europe. He asserts Germany will back Austria and Russia under the Muer zesteger programme and supports Balkan railroad extension as civilization aid. The note also says Belgium and Holland are not subject to German annexation and Belgium’s policy remains peaceful.
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Washington
London
St. Petersburg
Balkan
North Sea Treaty
Germany
Baron Sternberg
Europe
Macedonia
Balkans
Austria
Russia
Norway
North Sea
Holland
Belgium
Brussels
United States
New York City bonds oversubscribed in historic sale
The city sold 50 million dollars in four percent bonds, drawing 1,160 bidders and 300 million in gross bids, six times the issue. Subscriptions exceeded records, with an average return of 4.32 percent, signaling improved financial health and strong demand for investment amid railroad earnings concerns and broader market shifts.
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New York
New York City
Madison County Bits: Mines, Floods, and Power Plant Cuts
Henry Blitchner badly injured in a mine near Norris and hospitalized at Virginia City. Louis Fowler nearly stranded crossing an ice gorge on the Madison River after the ice failed his horse. Davis and Irvin report a $100 per ton gold ledge at Mapleton mine under lease. Georgia gulch lease on Thomas Burden property valued at $21,000 with a 100 foot tunnel and active ore dumps. Madison River Power Company halts all new construction and lays off most workers.
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Keller, Wash
Byrne Group
Burmaster
Silver Creek Mining and Milling Company
Keller Smelting Company
A. B. Mouck
Twisp
Wash
Chicago
The
Standard
Twin Bridges
Henry Blitchner
Norris
Louis Fowler
Madison Valley
Madison River
Varney
Brdge
Fowler
Nat J. Davis
William Irvin
Mapleton
Davis
Irvin
Deer Lodge
Georgia Gulch
Thomas Burden
Burden
Madison River Power Company
Deer Lodge Notes Highlight Local Visits and Lectures
William Cave of Ovando visited Judge J. G. Batterton this week. Rev. G. S. Chambers and wife attended a conference in Bozeman. Professors and residents from Anaconda Helena and Butte were seen in Deer Lodge. R. J. Condon spoke on Industrial Education at the Presbyterian church.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
William Cave
Ovando
J. G. Batterton
Chambers
Bozeman
Ben D. Lear
Anaconda
Karl BD. Kinney
Lee Davis
Helena
Roy Applegate
Garrison
B. I. Harrison
G. O. Jewett
Harris
Eldred
Lewis Gordon
Butte
R. J. Condon
Presbyterian Church
W. T. Elliott
Dempsey
Grace Gray
Bannack
Barber Donates 10 Acres for Laurin Cemetery
O B Barber of Sheridan deeds 10 acres adjoining Laurin to the town for a cemetery. The land was part of a school section recently purchased by Barber.
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O. B. Barber
Sheridan
Laurin
Barber
Fact Hunter Reads the Ads for Useful Costs
A reader asks what information costs and advises being a fact hunter by studying advertisements for pricing. The note emphasizes using ads to gauge value and compare offers rather than relying on vague claims.
Pleasant social events and visits in town
Endeavor society hosted a social at the church annex Tuesday. Mrs. Wills Hosking of Butte visited her ill father Byron Wood in town. Willard Bennett came from Helena. St James guild hosted a Valentine dance at Kleinschmidt hall Friday. Mrs. N J Bielenberg of Dempsey creek visited her daughter Mrs. W J Higgins this week. Frank Conley traveled to Missoula on business. Thomas McTague attended Silas King’s funeral in Butte earlier. Miss Jeanie Jones resumed teaching in Emery after winter in Missouri. The Ladies Aid attended a Christian church event Thursday. Mrs. Benton Hoover’s friends gathered Wednesday for a pleasant evening and lunch. Arts and Crafts met with Mrs. Lee Kelley. Miss Johnson from College of Montana spoke on individual work in public schools. Mrs. E H McDonald outlined Katherine Burrowes’s music teaching system for potential public school use. Light refreshments followed.
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Endeavor Society of the
Presbyyterian Church
W. J. Higgins
Frank Conley
Missoula
Thomas McTague
Butte
Silas King
Jeanie Jones
Missouri
Deer Lodge
Emery
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
Will Wyckoff
Benton Hoover
Arts and Crafts Society
Lee Kelley
Miss Johnson
College of Montana
E. H. McDonald
Katherine Burrowes
Reading Ads A Business Matter
The piece argues readers should treat advertisements as serious business. It notes ads influence purse-welfare and spending efficiency, urging readers to examine ads carefully rather than skip them as mere diversion. It emphasizes thrift and prudent spending as key to earning power.
Austria enacts law compelling vote with fines for noncompliers
Austria passes a mandatory voting law calling up about 40 000 citizens under penalty to vote. The measure echoes ancient Athens where a red marked citizen faced fines. The note cites a vivid comparison and suggests strict enforcement.
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Austria
Eighth Earl of Bridgewater Funds Eight Nobel Prize Donors
The eighth Earl of Bridgewater proposed the prizes, providing 40 000 to be awarded for the best treatise on the power wisdom and goodness of God as seen in creation. Judges divided the money among eight persons serving as recipients.
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Bell Tel
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W. H. Nichols
Butte Stock Exchange
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England
Sternberg
Washington and Idaho Mining Development
Outlook
Republic District
Tory
Seven Devils Country
Spokane
Graham B. Dennis
Lone Pine Hill
Ferry County
Republic Camp
Bennis
Moe Snamiska
Charles J. Johnson
Fred N. Davis
O. T. Sands
Denver Iron Works
Mammoth Silver Lead Mining and Smelting Company
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Metaline
Watkhing Altitude
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P. H. Miller
Portland
Seven Devils
Here
Weiser
Council
Idaho
Montana-Standard
Coeur d'Alene
Shamrock
Montana-Mammoth
W. P. White
St. Eugene
Salt Lake
S. B. Blaylock
Hall Mines
Nelson
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Henry Feise
Charles Sawdey
John Sprandel
Heron, Mont
Carl Rogers
Lind, Wash
Chewelah
F. C. Bailey
Madison County
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Pullman
Denver
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Salt Lake City
N. Main St
F. D. Wilson, D. F
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Helena, Mont
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DRS. Cole & Tait
West Park St
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Cook Remedy CO
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