Lieutenant Herveys Manila Letter Details Foote Death and Montana Ties
The letter from Fort Harrison recounts the death of Charles P. Foote in the Philippines two months earlier. Foote, a brother of several Butte and Anaconda businessmen, built a sawmill venture on Mindoro with Christopher Paulson and was achieving significant financial success before illness. Lieutenant Hervey, a U S Army officer, notes Foote as a prominent Montana regiment member and a popular figure among soldiers and the American community in the region.
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Charles P. Foote
Montana
Philippines
Fort Harrison
Josephh J. Hervey
Manila
Anaconda
Butte
Hervey
John H
William K. Foote
Frank Foote
State School of Mines
Canton & Hankow Railroad
Kwangtung
China
Christopher Paulson
Madoro
Foote
Charlie Foote
Helena
Luzon
Gya
Man Dies Suddenly Amid Healthful Times in Philippines
A man in the Philippines died unexpectedly while in good health, a sudden death that surprised family and community. The report notes he had been enjoying robust well being prior to the event. Further details on cause or funeral plans were not provided.
Installation Ceremonies For Local Eagles Officers
A large crowd at Standard hall last night installed the new officers of the local aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. G. W. Sparrow was named president followed by Ed Krouse as vice president and C. A. Tuttle as chaplain. Howard Mendenhall became secretary and John W. James treasurer. Inside guard Patrick Walton and outside guard A. E. Rivière joined trustees Fred Gangner Lir. Goodfriend and Patrick Kirby, with Dr. J. M. Sligh as physician.
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Aerie of Eagles
Standard Hall
Eagle Aerie
G. W. Sparrow
Ed Krouse
Howard Mendenhall
John W. James
Patrick Walton
A. E. Riviere
Fred Gangner
Sergeant Kitty at Margaret Theater Tonight Stars Helen Byron
Sergeant Kitty featuring Helen Byron arrives at the Margaret theater this evening. Time is the ultimate judge of a show's success as audiences determine box office fate, and the long tour life suggests the music and clean comedy have kept audiences returning.
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Sergeant Kitty
Helen Byron
Margaret Theater
Kitty
Anaconda Band to Play Friday Night at Ice Rink
The Anaconda band performs next Friday night at the ice rink with admission at 25 cents. School children enter free each afternoon until school opens, while the ice remains in good condition for exercise.
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Anaconda
Barber shops in Anaconda close 10 p m Saturdays holidays
All barber shops in Anaconda will close at 10 p m on Saturdays and holidays starting Saturday January 5 1907. President BHD Johnson and Secretary W J Hicks announce the new closing time.
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Anaconda
Bhd. Johnson
W. J. Hicks
Court Upholds Aiken Liquor Tax Increase to 1000
Cincinnati January 2 The superior court sustained the validity of the Aiken law raising the liquor tax from 300 to 1000 dollars.
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Cncinnati
Superior Court
Mrs H Leck Dies in Vancouver BC
News from Anaconda reports the death of Mrs H P Leck in Vancouver after a severe pneumonia and heart trouble. Her husband H P Leck, once a partner in Anaconda hardware, and sister Miss McDougall were noted in the obituary. The family was highly regarded and may repatriate her body to Nova Scotia. The item also mentions a separate court dispute over work on a Chestnut Street building with attorney Chris Walsh for the plaintiff.
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H. G. Coy
Anaconda
H. P. Leck
Vancouver
B. C
Leck
Nova Scotia
H.P. Leck
Miss McDougall
Calgary
Canada
John Ducie
Chestnut Street
East Park Avenue
Chrs Walsh
Bank Horn Action Filed in District Court
In district court yesterday Bank Horn filed a civil action seeking remedies in a case filed in the district court. Details remain limited as the initial filing documents are not fully disclosed.
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Bank Horn
Ice Skating Rink Attracts Large Crowd For Evening
A crowded rink enjoyed excellent ice and cool weather boosting exercise and fun. Skaters, especially women, tried the new skates as the venue planned weekly bands and several winter attractions. Local Arctic conditions hint at sustained cold for ongoing good skating and rising interest in the sport.
Two Men Die in Wreck on Grace Mountain Line
Two engines running light and backing down from Muir to Livingston collided with a freight train at Coal Spur, killing Conductor John Storrs and Engineer James Crusoe. An inquest heard operators and engineers claimed clear signals despite fatigue. Funeral plans are handled by railway orders. Storrs and Crusoe are named victims with details of their lives.
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Standard
Livingston
Jan
Muir
Coal Spur
Livingt Ston
Northern Pacific
John Storrs
James Crusoe
Storrs
Crusoe
J.S. Brady
Barnes
Jack Smith
Order of
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Callboy
No agreement reached in Goldfield wage talks
Miners union voted to table the operators’ wage proposal in Goldfield Nevada. The offer is lower than pre strike earnings, and both sides show no acceptance. Leasers and small operators grow restless and threaten to start a new schedule.
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Goldfield, Nev
Turkish Forces Return to Bushire in Decline
Bushire Persia January 2 a thousand Turkish soldiers the remnant of about 4000 sent to Najd peninsula two years ago to quell the Arab revolt have returned in a deplorable condition More than 2000 of their comrades died of disease or starvation and the rest deserted.
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Bushire
Persia
Najd Peninsula
Asiatic
Turkey
Doctor Fatally Shot by Husband at Home
Carthage Missouri January 2 1900s Dr J W Meredith was fatally wounded by Arthur Sanderson at Sandersons home. Sanderson arrested after turning on the physician who had been called to attend his wife and then shot him at the door. Sanderson claimed the doctor had broken up his home.
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Carthage
J. W. Meredith
Arthur Sanderson
Sanderson
Penwell and Cochran Marry in Montana Ranch Community
Miss Grace Penwell daughter of R W Penwell a well known Gallatin county ranchman and J W Cochran longtime Big Timber resident now in business in Lewistown were married yesterday Both own ranches on the region and plan a shared future in cattle operations
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Standard
Lewistown
Grace Penwell
R. W. Penwell
Gallatin County
J. W. Cochran
Big Timber
Rock Creek Bench and Bride Run Hospital Ties
Rock Creek Bench and the bride with her sister, formerly ran a hospital in Lewistown. Both are trained nurses.
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Rock Creek Bench
Lewistown
Woman Threatens to Kill George Wingfield in San Francisco
A woman claiming to be the wife of George Wingfield forced entry to the St. Francis hotel with a pistol and demanded money. Police arrested her, she was taken to the central emergency hospital, and Wingfield denies the marriage claim.
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San Francisco
George Wingfield
St. Francis Hotel
Wingfield
Bush Street
Shaw
Central Emergency Hospital
Winefield
Olivette Barrie
San Jose
Fefferman Wanted in Billings for Bad Check
Julius Fefferman, junk buyer for an eastern firm, is wanted in Billings on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He bought junk from Frank Mayer for 50 dollars, paid with a 90 dollar check, and kept 40 dollars in change after the check bounced. He disappeared and was later located in Lewistown. arrest made in Missoula. An officer will proceed there to detain him.
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The
Standard
Billings
Missoula
Julius Fefferman
Fefferman
Frank Mayer
Mayer
Lewistown
Montana
Indians Sent to Jail for Stealing Sheep
Helena January 2. In federal court Bear Child and Medicine Shell Bird Indians pleaded guilty to sheep stealing. The offense occurred in Yellowstone county. Bear Child got 30 days in county jail and Medicine Shell Bird five months and a $100 fine.
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The
Standard
Helena
Jan
Bear Child
Medicine Shell Bird
Sheen
Yellowstone County
Medicine
Mrs Garman Shot by Insane Man in Laporte Home
Mrs Harry Garman daughter of Gov J Frank Manly was shot at her Laporte Indiana home today while walking with her husband. Both Mr and Mrs Garman were struck but not seriously injured.
Child Cured of Skin Disease by Cuticura in Two Months
A father spent a fortune on his child’s birth to age six seeking relief from a persistent skin disease. An old doctor advised Cuticura, which reportedly cured the girl within two months, leaving her totally healed.
Skin Remedy Ends Child's Severe Skin Disease
A Burlington North Carolina mother recounts a cousin cured from birth to age six of a severe skin disease using Cuticura Remedies after doctors failed. She notes the child’s skin became soft and scar free within two months and remained well for years.
Cuticura Ointment Promoted for Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap as complete external and internal treatments for skin irritations including rashes eczema itching and scalings. It highlights uses for infants and children and claims to purify the blood while offering free mailed information.
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Drug & Chem. Corp
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America
Comfort CO
Marseilles
Anaconda News
Lieut. J. J. Hervey
Island of
Mindoro
John
Goldfield
Cochran—Penwell
Hunts
Gold
Volver
Rockingham Co
Cuthura
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