Robbers Make Big Haul At Stockyards Bank
Six masked men raided the National Stockyards bank north of East St. Louis after a nine hour operation, blowing open vaults with nitro and escaping with about $5000 in cash and coin. Two night watchmen and a fireman were overpowered, bound, and gagged. one guard freed the captives at about 4 a.m. The robbers fled, possibly on horseback, as East St. Louis and St. Louis police hunt for them. Additional cash left at the bank was $550 and the robbery follows an embezzlement case against a bank official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
National Stockyards Bank
East St. Louis
Philpot
Daily National Stockyards
Albert Estep
Exchange
Estep
L. W. Clark
Bank
Clark
Philpott
Charles T. Jones
Bushnell
Theodore Duddleton
H. KF. T. Hollister
British suffer severely in January skirmishes at Amersfoort
Lord Kitchener reports multiple clashes across the war field with Maj. W. H. Plumer and Col. J. B. Pens engaging Commandant Botha and Commandant Opperman’s commandos. Somerset light infantry suffer heavy losses including 1 major killed and 23 others wounded.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Amersfoort
W. H. Plumer
Col. J
Pens
Christian Botha
Opperman
Somerset Light Infantry
Vallentine
Brander
Cornet Louw
Laager
Waterval
French
Cape Colony
Josie G Dominates Cyclone Handicap at Oakland
At Oakland tracks Josie G carried 119 pounds to an easy win over Sister Jeanie and Tower of Candles, with Howilson earning an ovation aboard the popular filly. Kitty Kelly upset the last race at 10 to 1, Grand Sachem set a California mile record, and Hainault changed ownership before a final card that saw multiple favorites fail to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oakland
Josie G
Sister Jeanie
Tower of Candles
Howilson
Kitty Kelly
Horton
Sweet Tooth
Dunn
Alicia
Grand Sachem
Colonel Ballantyne
California
Hainault
Curley Shields
W. O.R. McDonough
J. Burrows
Lanigan
Mr. McDonough
Frank Doss
Mr. Burrows
Royal Rogue
King Herald
Sir Claude
M. L. Rothschild
Bob Palmer
Marineure
Hanault
Jacquiminat
Commissioner Forster
Grand Bachem
Coelone Ballantyne
Ingidue
Races at New Orleans Feature Fast Times and Winners
At New Orleans on January 7 the program showcased six thoroughbred races. Little Tim won the mile, Ernest Parham took six furlongs, Keome captured the mile and 70 yards, Granter won seven furlongs, Menace prevailed in the mile and an eighth, and Death won the mile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Little Tim
Gladerun
Little Henry
Ernest Parham
Monte Himyar
Pyrrho
Keome
Mr. Phinizy
Myth
Granter
Fleuron
Levoy
Menace
Annie Thompson
Monos
Death
Bir Florian
Eva Rice
Ready to Repel the Mob in Oxford
Governor Long issued orders to mobilize the Capital City guard to Oxford where sheriff fears a lynching tonight of Will Mathis Orlando Lester Will Jackson and Whit Owens jailed for the murder of two Montgomery deputy U S marshals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ackeon
Longino
Oxford
Will Mathis
Orlando Lester
Will Jackson
Whit Owens
Montgomerys
United States
Montana Osteopaths Issue 19 Practice Certificates
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Jolena January 7 reports the first annual filing of Montana state board certificates to practice osteopathy. Nineteen practitioners were issued licenses, with F W Morris failing exams and Ida Rosen cranes admitted after study at the Pacific School of Osteopathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolena
State Board of Osteopaths
Montana
F. W. Morris
Wisconsin
Ida Rosencranes
Pacific School of Osteopathy
Negaunee Mine Cave In Claims 13 to 17 Men
A noon cave in at the Negaunee Michigan mine traps 13 to 17 miners with one rescued and only one body recovered. The incident follows earlier costly shaft work and promises grim odds if rescuers fail to reach the entombed workers within hours. Dominico Basso recalls the disaster amid flood and darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negaunee, Mich
Negaunee
William Williams
John Sullivan
John Pascoe
John Pearce
Jacob Hunlalla
Hunlalla
Dominico Basso
Basso
Lake Superior District
Bribe Attempt Targets Michigan Food Commissioner
Charles H. Thompson of Chicago was arrested at W. B. Snow’s Kalamazoo home after allegedly offering a bribe to stop prosecutions for Hammond Packing oleomargarine. The plan involved a half cent per pound for Hammond margarine sales, with a $120 check presented Monday evening before Sheriff Glenn Shipmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Mich
W. B. Snow
Charles H. Thompson
Chicago
Snow
Hammond Packing Company
Hammond
Ind
Bliss
Michigan
Thompson
Glenn Shipmann
Sheriff Shipman
Two Escapees Captured Near Woodward Ranch
Levi Bell and the posse captured Charles Woodward and Clarence Woodward after they fled the Ervay area following Sheriff Ricker’s killing. Woodward brother Charles allegedly fired the fatal shot. Clarence denies involvement as crowds surround the jail and Deputy Sheriffs pursue escaping fugitives.
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Casper
Wyo
Levi Bell
Ricker
Chlarence Woodward
Frank
Foote
Bel
Enoch Jones
Woodward Ranch
W. E. Tubbs
Bell
John Sherman
Charles Woodward
Arbell Ranch
Ervay
Woodward
James Kennedy
Clarence Woodward
Chile Likely to Withdraw From Arbitration Conference
In Mexico City the Central and South American delegates opposed to Chilean interests hold talks on how to present the compulsory arbitration plan. Chilean officials warned they would withdraw if the plan is pressed, citing their original invitation terms against vexatious or covert challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Buchanan
Arbitration Committee
Mexico City
Crisie
of. Clals
Chile
Death by own action of a Montanan sheepherder
Arthur Bogardus, a Holmer Flagler Sheep company herder near Fort Benton, hanged himself to a cabin rafter between Saturday morning and Monday. His 2,600 head flock is missing and likely scattered. Coroner Crutcher and a jury will tour the scene. Bogardus had previously attempted self-harm last summer at Harlem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Fort Benton
Arthur Bogardus
Holmer-Flagler Sheep Company
Holmer
Crutcher
Berardus
Harlem
Insane Committee
George Evans Severely Injured In Smelter Accident
George Evans foreman of the electrical department at the Boston & Montana smelter suffered serious injuries while testing a new electric motor. As ten loaded cars moved, a curve caused the motor to stall. Evans restarted it, the motor broke the curve, crashed into a platform, and Evans was hurled between platform and motor. He has multiple leg fractures and possible internal injuries and is under care at Columbus hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
George Evans
Electrical Department
Boston & Montana
W. J. Evans
Anaconda
Amalgamated Company
Evans
Columbus Hospital
Shoots Girl Through Door in Everett Case
In Everett Washington a 45 year old man James Ross fired both shotgun barrels through a door at Victoria Price 14 the farmer’s daughter near Stanwood. Police seek Ross who fled after the shooting and the girl’s condition is described as hopeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Wash
Stanwood
James Ross
Victoria Price
Ross
Water right case at Helena drags into month
In Judge Smiths court the Ten Mile water rights suit advances slowly as 14 defendants must prove their claims after the plaintiffs case concludes. Helena observers hear early Prickly Pear valley history during the lengthy proceedings and many spectators attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Storm Warnings Up Across Pacific Coast
Special forecast reports storm warnings along the Pacific coast including the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Washington state areas with alerts at Seattle and Wellington Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pacific Coast
Straits of Juan del Fuca
Wellingham Bay
Seattle
Swamp Root Promoted By Kilmer Kidney Remedy Ad
An Anaconda Daily Standard advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles. It claims relief from back pain dizziness nervousness and urinary issues and offers samples and a pamphlet by mailing to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Census Bulletin Shows U S Population 84 Million in 1900
The census bureau reports United States and possessions total 84,283,069 at the 1900 enumeration. It breaks down 75,994,575 in the continental U S with additions for the Philippines, Porto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, American Samoa, and service members abroad.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Continental
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
American Samoa
Philippine Islands
Manila
War Department
Census Office
Naval Service
Secretary of the Navy
China
British Empire
Russian Empire
France
Asia
Madagascar
Two Companies Now One Billings Telephone Union
The Billings Telephone company transfers controlling interest to Rocky Mountain Bell representatives. H Sommers of Helena and B Murray of Salt Lake City join the Bell board with Col. A L Babcock W M Johnston and F H Foster. Babcock to be president Sommers secretary. City council previously denied a local exchange franchise but approved long distance operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
Billings Telephone Company
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
H. Sommers
Helena
Murray
Salt Lake City
Bell Company
Col. A. L. Babcock
W. M. Johnston
F. H. Foster
Babcock
Sommers
Bell
Bnings Company
Foley & Crowe
Billings Lumber Company
Shackleton & Whiteway
Butte
Cowboy Couldn't Explain Theft Near Fort Benton
Jan 7 report from Fort Benton states Ben Richardson, hired by Circle outfit, allegedly took four horses belonging to A. Lapine from Fort Benton area. Richardson started north with five Lapine horses from Medicine Hat owner W. R. Penland. He stopped at Circle ranch, four Lapine horses remained in his herd, and he released them near the Inn hoping accomplices would move them into Canada later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Fort Benton
Ben Richardson
Circle Outfit
A. Lapine
Richardson
W. R. Penland
Medicine Hat
Circle Ranch
Canada
Trial opens for Captain Carina on espionage charges in Vienna
The trial of Captain Carina of the Austrian cavalry began behind closed doors in Vienna. He faces charges of divulging military secrets to France in exchange for 2000 pounds. Carina pleads not guilty and denies possession or access to the information.
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Vienna
Carina
Old-Time Newspaper Man Gone
Tacoma Washington reports the death of Charles W. Hobart an old time newspaper editor in Washington he died this morning at Stella Coom from infirmities of old age Hobart began his newspaper career as editor
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Tacoma Wash
Charles W. Hobart
Washington
Stellacoom
Early Washington Editor and Historian Founding Work
A veteran journalist and founder of the Cheyenne Darby Tribune who edited a North Yakima newspaper twelve years ago and helped establish the Washington State Historical Society, serving for several years in its leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Colorado State Republic
Cheyenne Darby Tribune
North Yakima
Washington State Historical Society
Fear They All Went Down After Walla Walla Disaster
San Francisco reporters relay that missing Walla Walla victims may have perished when the steamer sank. Lookout Johnson testified he saw Max’s lights and warned the bridge, but bark crew dispute the claim. U S Marine authorities will probe responsibility for the disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walla Walla
Johnson
Eureka
United States Marine
New Automobile Stage Line Planned Between Harlem and Sandusky
County Commissioner W E French of Harlem announces a spring plan to launch Montana's first automobile stage line between Harlem and Sandusky. He aims to have a machine built for Montana roads and ready before summer, ensuring it can handle the terrain and demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Fort Benton
Jan
W, EK. French
Harlem
Sandusky
Montana
Fatal head end collision on N&W near Alnwyck
In dense fog on the Kenova division of the Norfolk and Western railroad at Alnwyck West Virginia an eastbound passenger train collided with an extra westbound freight. Express messenger Hugh Smith and Flagman John Turner were killed instantly and Engineer Bailey died later from injuries. The express car and baggage car burned. No passengers were hurt.
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Roanoke
Kenova
Norefolk & Western
Alnwyck
W. Va
Hugh Smith
John Turner
Bluefield
Bailey
Smallpox Suspects Sought After Lynch Sawmill Case
Missoula officers pursue several smallpox suspects after a case linked to the Lynch sawmill on the Coeur d'Alene branch. Six to eight men disembarked a train tonight, exposed at the camp, and would be held in detention hospital pending confirmation they are not contagious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Coour d’Alene
Railroad Boys Win Bowling Contest in Missoula Match
In Missoula the Alley team faced the Northern Pacific boys at the Missoula Bowling Club. The railroad team won all three games 2095 to 1847 as the Alley squad struggled with illness. The winning team was challenged to repeat a weekly match next Tuesday by John Quann Ed Young Tom Farley Charles McCoy and Tom Bateman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Northern Pacific Boys
Railroad Boys
John Quann
Ed Young
Tom Farley
Charles McCoy
Tom Bateman
Missoula Woman Recovers Missing Daughter from House of Ill Fame
Missoula January 7 Mrs Barney Smith, mother of Annie Smith, found her daughter tonight in a house of ill fame after Annie had escaped from jail. Annie refuses to return home and may be sent back to reform school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Missoula
Barney Smith
Annie Smith
Annie
Reform School
Prize Money Hearing for Admiral Dewey Set Next Month
The district court of appeals in Washington on January 7 set the hearing date for prize money due Admiral Dewey from the Manila victory. The appeal concerns the amount awarded and the proper distribution of the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
District Supreme Court
Admiral Dewey
Manila
District Court of Appeals
Mexico Detectives Claim Banker's Whereabouts Hidden
A local detective agency in Mexico asserts it knows the location of H. J. Meischmann the California banker accused of absconding He reportedly has not left Mexico since arriving recently and the agency claims to have his exact whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
H. J. Meischmann
California
Schley Seeks Presidential Reversal of Court Ruling
Admiral Schley visited the White House to request an appeal against the court of inquiry's majority judgment. President McKinley granted permission to pursue the appeal with counsel Rayner and Teague assisting. The move aims to overturn the ruling and present new facts to the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Schley
White House
Secretary Long
Court of Inquiry
Messrs. Rayner and
Teague
Admiral Lehlen
Department
United States
Army
Navy
Fireman Baxter Seeks Shelter as Pneumonia Threatens
In Missoula on January 7 W F Baxter who says he is a fireman on the Northern railroad sought aid from Officer Kimball for a place to sleep. Baxter is seriously ill with what is believed to be pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
W. F. Baxter
Kimball
Baxter
For sale by List-class Druggiots everywhere
Ad offers bottles at 1.00 each or six for 6.00 with prepaid delivery. Requests to send to Nau Portland Hotermacy Portisad Ore or 4 Vesoy Bt Now ork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
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Enitomb
Articr Bogardus
Sele PO
Nenad
Swamp-Rooot
United States and Dependencies
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Cowboy
Hew Richardson
Celery & Barley Mall
Montana Liquor Com
Bistio
Mont
Lookout
Bark
Hartem
Santiago
Poneumonia
Schatzlein
Broadway, Butte
Nau
M. Oberch
la Grande
Nethan Falk
Boise
Idaho
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