Rail tieup continues on Northern Pacific and western lines
The article details ongoing railroad disruptions into Butte due to a Greycliff blockade and a freight wreck on Home Stake hill. It notes coal movements, delayed eastbound trains, and cautious optimism, with Oregon Short Line and Milwaukee schedules improving while Great Northern and BN&P routes show near normal operations.
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Greycliff
Home Stake Hill
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Yellowstone Valley
Dakotas
Livingston
North Coast Limited
Burlington
Oregon
Beaver Canyon
Milwaukee
Great Northern
Minneapolis
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Nelson Ketchel plan world tour under Robinson management
Grand Rapids, January 6. Battling Nelson and Stanley Ketchel agreed to a world journey with J. R. Robinson as manager. The plan calls for Europe first then Australia with intermediate stops en route home.
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J. R. Robinson
Europe
Australia
Earp Defeats Anderson in Ogden Wrestling Match
Stanley Earp defeated Gus Anderson in Ogden in two straight falls. The first fall took one hour and five minutes with a half Nelson and arm hold. The second fall ended in seventeen minutes with a half Nelson.
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Gus Anderson
South Butte Lodge Installs Officers In Banquet Event
Odd Fellows of South Butte and Daughters of Rebekah held a public installation of officers last night in Butte. The event featured Rebekah and Enterprise Lodge officers, with grand lodge officials present, followed by a banquet attended by several hundred. installation was postponed two weeks due to a Northern Pacific train blockade.
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Lottie Grubble
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Charles Breedin
Holly Argyle
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Oliver Lapp
Joe Sinnett
J. S. Nixon
Peter Leybolt
W. E. McAllister
Dan McLeod
Charles Breeden
J. M. Adams
J. W. McBroom
Sam Johnson
N. W. Greer
Raymond Kinney
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Mexican President Sends Telegram To Nicaragua Leader
Mexico City reports President Dies sent a congratulatory telegram to President Madriz of Nicaragua in reply to Madriz declaring himself head of government. Francisco Castro Nicaragua minister to Mexico seeks leave of absence, thought to signal resignation.
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Mexico
No Arbitration in Switchmen's Strike Ends Mediation
Washington January 6 final conference between Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission Neill labor mediator and H B Perham president of the Order of Railway Telegraphers ends with no settlement. mediators abandon further effort saying nothing has resulted and Perham will continue activity in capital.
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Northwest
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Labor Neill
H. B. Perham
Perham
Order of Railway ‘Telegraphers
Mediation Fails to Settle Northwest Switchmen Strike
Mediators and Mr. Perham failed to secure a settlement in the Northwest switch men strike. Perham expressed disappointment after talks with Chairman Knapp yielded nothing, and the mediators announced abandonment of efforts for now. Perham said he would continue pursuing settlement despite the setback.
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Knapp
Helena labor men seek aid from Governor Norris
Helena trades and labor assembly members Howard Smith and William Simpson asked Governor Norris to help arbitrate the switchmen strike. Norris sent a telegram to Martin Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission requesting arbitration to hasten a settlement. The Montana state railroad board noted coal shortages at Big Timber and Manhattan and efforts to divert coal and ship more to Manhattan.
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Helena
Montana
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Big Timber
Manhattan
Strike Leaders Vow to Persist as Settlement Fails
From Washington comes word that Knapp Nell and Perham see no path to settlement of the switchmen's strike reported in St. Paul. President Hawley of the switchmen declares the men will stay out, saying they intend to stick to the strike despite the impasse.
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Senator Pergins Slips on Ice in California Front Steps
Washington reports Senator Pergins of California slipped on an icy pavement in front of his home today. He is resting as well as could be expected with suspected spinal injury. Doctors ordered bed rest and gave no timetable for resuming duties.
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Pergins
California
Insurgent Nebraska Rep Norris Blasts Taft Aiding Cannon
Representative Norris of Nebraska denounces President Taft for aiding Cannon in punishing insurgent Republicans. He accuses the administration of singling out opponents, condemns discrimination by Postmaster General Hitchcock, and vows to continue the insurgent fight against Cannon and the house rules while opposing theft-like Republican policies.
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New York
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Wreck Reported On Burlington Near Oxford
A Burlington train on the Billings & Northern road collided with a freight train near Oxford. Early reports say no fatalities, several injured. No details were available from railroad offices at press time.
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Burlington
Billings & Northern Road
Oxford
Wealthy Woman in Butte Dies at Poor Farm After Estate Discovery
The death of Mrs. Sarah Holmes at the county poor farm reveals a possible $19,000 mining-property offer she declined. Auditor Prendergast found a deed and jewelry among her belongings, while relatives and estate plans are being sought. Archibald Odgers, Cornwall native and longtime Butte resident, died at 34 after a four year stay in the city. He left a wife and seven children. Patrick P. O Neil, Ireland native and 20 year Butte resident, died at home on Bennett Street after a long illness. he leaves a wife and eight children.
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Obituary of William Sherman and Irish relatives noted
William Sherman aged 45, born in Wales, died after a long illness at 9 Lexington Terrace Walkerville. He had lived in the United States 25 years, was a well known miner in the Butte district, and an Odd Fellow. Survived by wife and one daughter. funeral Sunday afternoon with Walkerville Odd Fellows in charge and services by Rev Mr Spencer at Walkerville Methodist Episcopal Church. Remaining relatives in Ireland include Dennis, Bart, Jerry, Kate, Mary, Nellie, Annie, and Johanna. father survives. Mr ONeill noted as Fraternal Brotherhood member. Funeral arrangements pending.
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O'Neill
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Walkerville
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Butte
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Heroes Recognized After Half Century for Lifesaving Acts
Washington plans life saving medals for Edwina Spencer Bow of California and Bishops Charles E Fowler and Joseph Chartsell for heroism during the Lady Elgin disaster of September 8 1860 and a lumber schooner wreck on May 10 1864 while students at Northwestern University. The treasury department has approved the proposition in Senator Flint's bill.
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Great Lakes
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Edwina Spencer Bow
Ving
California
Charles E. Fowler
Joseph Chartsell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Treasury Department
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Loans to President Are Cause of Bank Failure
Cleveland January six bank turmoil follows South Cleveland Banking Company filing a deed of assignment. Assignee Thomas H. Marlatt cites Werner paper loans running into hundreds of thousands. Werner, president and Werner Company director, faced a federal receivership in Akron the night before.
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Thomas H. Marlatt
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Werner Company
Akron
Werner
Marlatt
Shower of gold pieces triggers frantic street scramble
A sub-treasury express bag failed in downtown Cincinnati as 500 $20 double eagle coins spilled into a snow covered street. A frenzied crowd of men women and children swarmed the area in a wild search, with some coins disappearing before police drove them away.
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Oldest U.S. Army Officer Gen Daniel H. H. Rucker Dies
Washington report notes the death of Daniel H. H. Rucker, the United States Army’s oldest retired officer, aged years. The obituary highlights his long service and status as the oldest retiree in the army.
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Sen
Daniel HH. Rucker
United States Army
Ivanovich Held on Murder Charge in Tim Murphy Case
Rodesiov Ivanovich, among suspects in Tim Murphy’s death from wounds after an incident on Anaconda road, faces murder charges filed in Henry Poley’s justice court. He was arrested the morning after the shooting and is currently jailed.
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Anaconda Road
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Spanish War Veterans Install New Officers
Veterans of Henry W pirate Spanish War Veterans held a meeting last night for the installation of officers for the coming year. The roster appears in the Standard yesterday morning. After the ritualistic work a special version followed.
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Operated by Lyman Boscoe Faces Illness Time Away
Operated SPON stenographer in the county attorney office was yesterday for appendicitis and late that night was reported to be out of danger. His friends expect him back at his post taking dictation or technology within the next few weeks.
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Lyman Boscoe
Royal palace fire alarms escape for royal family
Athens dispatch reports the Tatol royal palace caught fire at 1 o clock while the royal family gathered around a Christmas tree. A wing was practically destroyed and the blaze was blamed on tree illumination. No injuries are listed at this time.
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Tatol
Comfortable river and harbor bill nearly ready
Washington leaders push for a river and harbor bill to fund continuing operations and contracts. A brief house plan calls for river and harbor measures to support ongoing projects, with February action anticipated.
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Washington
Lan
Polish wrestler Zybsecko defeats Jenkins for title
In Cleveland, January, Polish wrestler Zybsecko defeated former world champion Tom Jenkins. Zybsecko won the first fall in eight minutes with an inside crotch and hold, then claimed the second in four minutes with another crotch and front move. Jenkins fought hard but was overwhelmed by Zybsecko's strength.
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Jan
Toledo Obio Obituary Brief in Brief Notice
Toledo obituary brief notes a local resident named Jan Blotoes with reference to a BVM team in an Amer league. Details are sparse and unclear due to damaged OCR.
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