Chamberlain Defiant Denies Lessons From Foreign Critics
London January 11 Joseph Chamberlain colonial secretary spoke in Birmingham defending his stance against foreign criticism. He said he would not accept lessons from foreign ministers, stressed imperial unity, continental hostility, and praised colonial patriotism and British resolve in future wars.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
Birmingham
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Sons of
Britain
Lord Grey
Lord Rosebery
Chamberlain
Lord Salisbury
Nile
Dempsey Sues for Damages After 1909 Train Wreck
John Q. Dempsey of Belt Montana sues Montana Central for 12.40 in district court over a January 25 1909 wreck in Great Falls. He claims he was thrown from his seat while riding in the smoker, sustaining injuries to his left side elbow shoulder and chest with lasting pain and incapacity.
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Standard
Belt
John Q. Dempsey
District Court
Montana Central
Great Falls
Dempsey
Helena
Sisters Save Man From Sacrificial Offer in Chinatown
In Baker City Oregon on January 11, Sisters of Charity arrived in time to stop a planned joss sacrifice of Hy Wong, a paralyzed Chinese county inmate. Wong had his queue cut and was to be killed at a joss house, but hospital sisters relayed a message and intervened before death.
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Baker City
Ore
Hy Wong
Chinatown
Joss
Howe
Joss House
Governor Toole Names Successor to Louisiana Purchase Commission
Governor Toole transfers the honorary Louisiana Purchase commission duties to Vincent Fortune of Great Falls to replace H. M. Matteson who resigned as secretary after the Montana session. Matteson said he could not devote time to the work.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
Vincent Fortune
The
Louisiana Purchasee m
H. M. Matteson
Great Falls
Matteson
Commission Seeks New Secretary After Executive Committee
The executive committee of the commission will select a new secretary in a few days.
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Commission
Schurman Urges Free Trade for Philippines on Founders Day
President Schurman delivered the Founders Day address in Ithaca praising free trade with the Philippines. He reviewed the first Philippine commission and Taft commission reports and supported tariff relief, while calling for suffrage reforms including reduced property requirements and removing Spanish language as a test.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Schurman
Philippines
First Philippine Commission
Taft Commission
Porto Rico
Railway Employes Form New Brotherhood Convention in San Francisco
The United Brotherhood of Railway Employes holds its first biannual convention in San Francisco starting Monday, drawing delegates from 57 divisions across California and neighboring states. The new union aims to unite engineers, firemen, conductors, baggage handlers, telegraphers and switchmen for mutual benefit.
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San Francisco
United Brotherhood of Railway Employes
West
California
Nevada
Utah
Colorado
Montana
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Idaho
Kansas
Illinois
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Teir
Root Opposes Philippine Reciprocity to Preserve Open Door
Secretary Root strongly opposes commercial reciprocity with the Philippines arguing it would end the United States open door policy in the East. A cabinet officer notes only equal privileges among major powers could treat the Philippines and China alike, reflecting Roosevelt’s aligned stance.
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Washington
Root
United States
Philippines
East
China
Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Roosevelt
Man Wanted for Forgery Across Montana Frontier
Special Dispatch reports under Sheriff Western pursuing a man who used the alias H V Bosnom and later A T Mark at the H T ranch near Gladstone. The forgery suspect registered in Dickinson and Miles City, rented a team and buggy to travel toward Cotter's ranch near Wibaux, and is said to be staying at the Grand hotel in Glendive as authorities close in.
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Standard
Miles City
Western
H. V. Bosnom
Glendive
Bosnom
Dickinson
A. T. Mark
H T” Ranch
Gladstone
N. C
William Bement
T. C. Cotter
Wibaux
Savage
Billings
Grand Hotel
Ada Gil bert Dennis Recovers From Mystery Case
Mrs Ada Gilbert Dennis has sufficiently improved at home in Washington after weeks in her apartment, doctors hopeful for full recovery and plan to seek a statement from her that could shed light on the earlier cane mystery.
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Washington
Ada Gilbert Dennis
Proffered Panama Canal Sale Under Senate Scrutiny
Eduardo Lampre representing the Panama Canal company testified behind closed doors before the Senate committee on inter-oceanic canals about a proposed sale of Panama property and franchises to the United States for 40 million dollars. He said the deal would distribute proceeds by arbitration and that the new company has the right to sell without infringing others. The French government had no involvement. questions covered title, bonds of 300 million francs, Colombian concessions payments, and a nine year lease with reversion to Colombia.
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Washington
Eduardo Lampre
Panama Canal Company
Senate Committee On Inter-Oceanic Canals
United States
Jules Bouefve
M. Lampre
Panama
Panama Company
Morgan
American Panama Canal Company
New Jersey
Mr. Morgan
Colombia
M. Monerve
Hoe
No Smallpox in Camp Reported Near Lynch Sawmill
Missoula reports by telephone that no smallpox cases exist at the Lynch camp or nearby cremp. Chairman John L. Bonner confirms no illness and notes quarantine would require many workers, as a single person could not enforce it and workers would disperse into the gulches.
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The
Standard
Missoula
Lynch
John L. Bonner
Board of County Commissioners
Cremp
Arson charges filed against two men in Wolf Creek case
The Helena dispatch reports Arthur Green and Calvin Devois are charged with second degree arson for burning barns and hay on Galen and Herrin's ranch near Wolf Creek on Christmas night. Bonds set at $5,000 each. they plead on Monday. An additional forgery charge is filed against H D Vandersel for passing a $10 check stolen from Powell county official F R Mannix. Vandersel to plead Monday.
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Standard
Helena
Arthur Green
Calvin Devois
Galen & Herrin
Wolf Creek
Green
H. D. Vandersel
F. J. Coon
Helmville
F. Rh. Mannix
Powell County
Vandersel
Granville P Meade Appointed Receiver for Dallas Light Firm
Granville P Meade of Fort Worth has been appointed by the federal court as receiver of the Standard Light and Power company of Dallas upon application of the General Electric company. The amount involved exceeds $50,000.
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Dallas
Tex
Granville P. Meade
Fort Worth
Standard Light and Power Company
Daliae
General Electric Company
Police Official William Devery Sues for Supreme Court Ruling
William B. Devery, former deputy commissioner of New York police, sought a supreme court ruling on a matter related to his status or compensation as reported on January 11. Details indicate a legal action against omitted parties and a pending high court decision.
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New York
Wiliam
Devery
The
Supreme
Court orders show cause on three officials over mandamus
The court orders former Comptroller Coler former Police Commissioner Murphy and Civil Service Commissioner SK Knox to show cause why writs of mandamus should not issue against them and their successors in office. The writs seek reinstatement of Devery as chief of police and payment of back salary.
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Court Today
Coler
Murphy
Civil Service
SK Knox
oMee
Devery
Police
No Need of Troops in Modoc County Lynching Trial
Judge Harrington said in a telegram from Governor Gage that troops are not needed to preserve order in the lynchers case. He stated there is no danger of uprising and that affairs will proceed without soldiers unless compelled.
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Alturas
Cal
Harrington
Gage
Harvard declares Oliver F. Cutts a professional
Harvard officials announce that Oliver F. Cutts right tackle of the Harvard football team is a professional after evidence showed he gave private boxing lessons for pay while teaching at Haverford. The committee rescinds its prior ineligible ruling and plans to inform colleges as part of a push for an intercollegiate arbitration board.
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Cambridge
Mass
Oliver F. Cutts
Harvard
Yale
Tra Hollis
Harvard Athletic Committee
Haverford
Cutts
Hollis
Bridge in bad shape on Fifteenth Street in Great Falls
The Fifteenth Street bridge in Great Falls is deemed dangerous. It links the E R Y with the Boston Montana smelter and serves street cars, teams, and pedestrians. An eastern expert hired by Manager Dickinson found worn top planking, broken stringers, loose sway rods and a loose top lateral, with washed-out mortar in river pier joints. Expensive repairs may be needed to restore safety.
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Standard
Great Falls
Fifteenth Street
Boston & Montana
Dickinson
Street Railway Company
Payday Sparks Activity at Boston & Montana Smelter
Great Falls notes that payday drew crowds to city stores while the Boston & Montana smelter resumed power and light operations after water was released into the flume. The contractor is set to resume at o clock tomorrow morning.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Boston & Montana
Conntrator
Is It An Epidemic Kidney Trouble Spreads Fear
The article warns of a rising kidney and bladder illness, especially Bright's disease, across the country. It urges personal vigilance, early signs, and offers free samples of Bway p Root from Dr. Kilmer & Co. for readers seeking information on kidney care.
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Sunday Standard
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Admiral Schley Honored in Savannah Welcome
Rear Admiral Schley held a long levee at Savannah City Hall amid cheering mobs along Bull Street. The crowd included workers bankers and merchants as well as thousands of women. He greeted each with a hearty handshake and the event was marked by flags bunting and a formal council chamber reception.
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Savannah
Schley
Myers
Sehley
William W. Gordon
Bull Street
General Gordon
City Hall
United States
Knoxville to present cup to Admiral Schey on visit
Knoxville Tennessee on January 1 reports that a handsome gold and silver loving cup will be presented to Admiral Schey during his visit. The item reflects a formal tribute by local officials and citizens.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Admiral Schey
Pacific Cable hearing on wireless effect emerges
Washington January 11 The house commerce committee heard testimony on the proposed Pacific cable and Wireless telegraphy impact. Vice President Ward of Pacific Cable Co. said exclusive traffic arrangements could be made from beyond the Philippines to connect China and Japan.
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Far East
United States
Stewart
New Jersey
Germany
Venezuela
Hepburn
Mr. Ward
Atlantic
Ward
Marconi
Canada
Mr Ward
Thomas E. Hughes
Mr. Hughes
Commercial Pacific Company
J. W. Henry
Hawaii
Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Pacific Cable Company
Philippines
China
Japan
Governor Takes Appeal On Park County Cattle Thief Plan
Park county commissioners petition the governor asking the state stock commissioners to actively pursue cattle thieves. The governor will refer the matter to the stock commission. Commissioners urge the Stock Growers Association to share costs, but the association demands county funding. Park County pays over $650 yearly to state inspectors and indemnity funds.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
Board of County Commissioners
Park County
State Board of Stock Commissioners
Blood-of-war Condon Missing. Anxiety Rises in Victoria
Victoria British Columbia residents report grave anxiety over the war casualty Condon who disappeared after leaving Esquimalt in December. Local officials and families await news as the search continues.
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Victoria, B. C
Esquimalt
Signs that invite customers to your shop
In urging merchants and professionals to attract passersby, the piece suggests using an eye catching sign to convey identity and work. It argues a printed sign will be more effective than word of mouth for drawing in customers and invites readers to consider this approach.
Manila to Honolulu Vessel Mystery In Early January
Advices dated Honolulu January 3 report the vessel had not yet reached the port. That evening a big storm struck and caused the wreck of the Mattewan. If no news arrives by the Moana from Honolulu January 22, H M Phaeton will be sent to search for the missing ship.
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Honolulu
Phaeton
Helena Water company bond extension in injunction case
Judge Knowles extended the time to post the $25 000 bond in the Helena Water company injunction suit against the city to January 25. The city argued the extension would embarrass it as a related supreme court case loomed. The judge allowed the city to proceed with building a plant for its own use while not interfering with the water works franchise.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Water Company
Knowles
Supreme Court
Cabinet Meeting to Decide Sugar Duty Effect on West Indies
London January cabinet meeting expected to shape sugar policy with potential impact on the United States. Colonial Secretary Chamberlain will report West Indian authorities on the threatened collapse of the sugar industry and looming bankruptcy if no contravening duty is imposed.
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London
Jan. U
West Indies
United States
Lord Balisbury
Great Britain
Chamberlain
West India Islands
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LyNouw
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Siegel
Santiago
Rights Beyond Philippines
County Commissioners of Park Think Stock Association
Schatzlein
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