Receiver sought to dissolve Montana Art View partnership
George B. Dygert filed in district court a suit against H. C. Freeman to dissolve the Montana Art View company, enjoin disposal of assets, and appoint a receiver. The partnership, formed June 1, 1800, planned a book about Butte titled Butte Above and Below Around, with profits shared equally. Freeman copyrighted the work in his own name and refused to disclose publishing costs, while partnership records remain with him.
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George B. Dygert
H. C. Freeman
Montana Art View Company
Mr. Dygert
Butte
Copartnership
Chicago
Butte Briefs Headlines and Marital Note
Silver 631 reports Hon. Granville Stuart laid up with a severe grip. H Crooks of Livingston attends town engineers meeting wearing a red badge claiming best looking man. Yesterday Amanda Engstrom married Samuel Ramund by Justice W H Arnold in his first ceremony.
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Granville Stuart
H. Crooks
Livingston
Amanda. Engstrom
Samuel Ramund
W. H. Arnold
Watch Repairing Ad Pointing to Mayer Store
Advertisement directs customers to Mayer at 40 W Park for watch repairs.
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Mayer
W. Park
Powers of Congress Limited by Constitution
Debates over Porto Rico tax rules argue the levy is not an import tax but an export or local tax. Carlisle contends the duty scheme harms state commerce and violates constitutional limits on federal power. He cites Dred Scott implications and warns Congress cannot govern states via territorial tax policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
United States
Carlisle
New York
Congress
Pennsylvania
Porto Reo
Carilale
Freedom and constitutional power in early American debate
The article discusses the scope of congressional power under the constitution, arguing against unlimited authority and noting the Framers did not intend such reach. It mentions Senator Lindsey's argument in the Porto Rican cases, and references trade classification for the islands. It also advertises railway tickets to Anaconda with time and freight rate information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Carlisle
Lindsey
Kentucky
Hayas
New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company
Two Men Die in Great Northern Wreck Near Essex
Kalispell dispatch reports two trains wrecked near Essex with two men killed named Warner and Fritz and another injured. Wrecking trains and physicians respond as Superintendent Kennedy leads crews from the city, full details unavailable at this hour.
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Great Northern
Essex
Finthead County
Warner
Fritz
Kennedy
Case Against Hershfield in Miles City Bank Trial
Government closes in on Aaron Hershfield ex-president of State National Bank of Miles City in a fraud case. Witnesses describe fictitious notes of 8000 dollars signed by Thompson and Metcalf and a note discounted by Hershfield with funds moved to the Chicago concern. Directors deny approving eastern loans.
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Standard
Helena
Aaron Hershfield
United States
State National Bank of
Miles City
John DeCarl
William Thompson
Henry Metcalf
R. M. McKinney
National Bank of the Republic
Hershfield
Chicago
George Deforrest
First National Bank of Minneapolis
Miles City Bank
Truscott
Custer
Caster County
DeCar
Teo CC
Harmon
I. W. Stacy
C.H. Loud
Prince Chun Visits German Minister in Berlin
Prince Chun brother of the Chinese emperor arrived in Berlin and met Dr Mumm von Schwartgrenstein the German minister to China. The dispatch from Pekin says the visit created a sympathetic impression and notes Chun resembles the emperor yet appears more robust and intelligent.
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Berlin
Princce Chun
Kwanghsu
Mumm von Schwartgrenstein
China
Pekin
Etiqutte
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Foreign Office
Prince Chun
Italians Said to Anchor Warships Near San Mun Bay
The China Gazette reports three Italian warships anchored off San Mun bay with unconfirmed official status. Rumors say Italy aims to establish a station north of San Mun, though no confirmation has been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
China Gazette
San Mun Bay
Italy
San Mun
Chinese captain Chou sentenced to death
A Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Mail reports Captain Chou, linked to the Chechou massacres, has received a death sentence. The ruling marks a grim end for a figure tied to wartime atrocity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Chou
Chechou
Legislature orders probe of Bailey over Waters-Pierce permit
The Texas House voted to appoint a seven member committee to investigate charges that Congressman J. W. Bailey sought to secure reinstatement of a Waters-Pierce Co permit after its charter was annulled. The move comes as Bailey is a candidate for the U.S. Senate with enough instructed votes to win if the election occurred Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
House of the
Texas Legislature
J. W. Bailey
Waters-Pierce of Company
United States
Bailey
Captain Schiller Relieved of Command on Grant Transport
Investigation on the transport Grant led to Captain John F. Schiller being relieved of command by Colonel Morse. The action followed ongoing clashes between Schiller and Quartermaster Captain Baker during the Grant's homeward trip on the It Was stated that the officers clashed frequently on the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Grant
Morse
John F. Schiller
Schiller
Baker
Coroners Jury Finds Tarrant & Co Criminally Responsible
The coroner's jury investigating the explosion at the wholesale druggists firm Tarrant & Co returned a verdict charging the company members Thomas B. Mann and William G. Powers with criminal responsibility. They were ordered held for the grand jury.
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New York
Jan. K
Tarrant &O
Thomas 8. Mann
William G. Powers
Montana Debate on Labor Amendment to State Constitution
Continued report on proposed constitutional amendments in Montana adding seven labor related sections. Proposals include labor rights board enforcement eight hour public works work and limits on blacklists with notes on bill introductions by Senators Warner Courtney Daly Phillipe Turney and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
State of
Board of Labor
Warner
Courtney
Daly County
Deer Lodge
Phillipe
Powell
Turney
Republicans Show Unity For Carter In Montana Caucus
Helena January 11 Republicans in the Montana legislature held a caucus with 29 of 32 members present. They organized with Senator Meyer as chair and Representative Faust as secretary. A tacit agreement reportedly gives Senator Carter every republican vote for the long term Senate seat next Tuesday. The caucus will reconvene Monday to finalize plans for voting the next day.
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Standard
Helena
Hobson
Skull
Bielenberg
Ly Lodge
Meyer
Carbon County
Faust
Flathead County
Carter
Sena
Senator Carter
House Rules Committee Seeks More Time Report
In the House at Helena on January 11 the committee on rules asked for additional time to report and was granted it. By motion from Representative Gill the sergeant-at-arms was authorized to proceed with actions as needed.
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Rome
Baron Currie
Duke of Norfolk
Baron Urine
Viscontin Venosta
Queen Victoria
Victor Emanuel
Standard
Helena
House
Committee On Rules
Gill
Bills and votes heard on wages bonds and primaries
Notices list bills by Lannen Connor Stull MelIntire Faust Kilgallon and others on wages payments bonds political code primaries street railway workers pension assignments bounty court witnesses mileage and executive fees. Introduced measures cover initiative referendum labor conventions ballot changes executor compensation school district repayment and tax bonds. Committee on mileage report read and returned for minor corrections.
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Lannen
United States
A. Connor
Connor
Stull
MelIntire
Faust
Kilgallon
Sanden
Dee
Meunier
Jensen
Committee On
Boer Invaders Seize Rail Lines Near Cape Town
London reports Lord Kitchener controls all South African rail lines including Detagoa Bay. A 30 000 strong regular cavalry force is being assembled, with Cape defenses completed and volunteers recruiting. Dispatches note Dutch allies and rebels may join the invaders while Burgher peace commission admits little chance of surrender.
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London
Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Detagoa Bay
Pretoria
Daily Mail
Kitchener
Cape Colony
Hertzog
Cape Wa
Daily Express
Cape Fleet
Murraysburg
Morning Post
Burgher Peace Commission
Doctor from Chicago files $100000 claim against Portugal
Dr. Herbert H. McAuley of Chicago after returning from Red Cross work in South Africa says he will demand $100,000 indemnity from the Portuguese government for alleged false imprisonment in Lorenco Marques. He recounts arrests, prison transfers, lack of trial, and aid from the British consul before eventual release. He plans to go to Washington soon.
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Atlanta
Herbert H. McAuley
Chicago
United States
South Africa
Red Cross
Associated Press
Marietta
Washington
Paris
McAuley
Europe
Lorenco Marquez
Lisbon
MelYuley
Small commando repulsed at Orange River crossing
A roughly 200 strong commando crossed the Orange river near Aliwal and was repulsed with some losses by police and mounted farmers at the borders of Aliwal, Wodehouse and Barkley Fast districts. De Wet was last seen near Bothaville as towns on the railway line stay strongly held.
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Cape Town
Orange River
Aliwal
Wodehouse
Barkley
DeWet
Bothaville
Orange Colony
British and Boers Show No Willingness to Retreat
The report notes that both British forces and Boer commanders display little readiness to back down, signaling ongoing tension and potential for further clashes amid the conflict.
Big Cattle Deal In Salt Lake Area Trade
Ten thousand head of cattle changed hands in three large west coast sales totaling over a quarter million dollars. John Sparks of Reno sold his 1900 output to M K Parsons of Salt Lake City, including 7500 head of steers and heifers and 1500 McIntyre black polled Angus. Burt Brothers of Salt Lake sold 1006 head to Parsons at American Falls Idaho. Convention next week may spark further deals with 400 head of blooded stock on display.
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Balt Lake
Utah
John Sparks
Reno
Nevada
M. K. Parsons
Salt Lake City
Parsons
Burt Brothers
Salt Lake
He Sues Morocco Over Damaged Suit Filing
Otto Boyn of New York files a $2000 damag suit against the government of Morocco. He alleges in April 1897 Morocco seized his property and killed his native servant after Boyn ran a stock farm in a Moroccan province. The papers will be filed with the secretary of state next Monday.
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New York
Morocco
Otto Boyn
Next Mondas
Boyn
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Hatelaine
Lb F
Owsley
Butte, Mont
Deutsch
Wih, N. Main
California
Manly
Mornthen
California Oil and Investment Co
Owsley Block Butte
Corser Main
Park Streets
Calder
Boston Dental College
Chicago College
Haskell
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Block
THE
W. Park St
Phove
Pope
Butte Briefs
Kalispell
Emperor Kwang Hsu
Texas House
Clark
Tor
Sateen
Turkey
Portugal
Small Commando
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Fast Park Sthone
Bute
N. Y
Doz
Perkit
Salmon
Finnan Haddies
East Broadway
South Arizona Street
Montana Electric CO
Kepsold
P. J. Brophy & Co
Granite Street
Main
Northwest Coal Company
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