Robber Murray Makes Sudden Escape From Deputies
James Murray of the Dublin gulch gang was captured at a hill mine but slipped away during a home visit. His brother Tom known as One-Armed Murray helped blockade the room and the escape occurred through a window. Murray remains at large while authorities pursue charges of resisting an officer and aiding a prisoner to escape.
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James Murray
Dublin Gulch
Sheriff's Deputies
Murray
Hill
McGarvie
Rowe
Tom Murray
Murray Gone
Lumbermen Union to Meet in Butte February 15
The United Order of Hoo Hoo lumbermen announce a 15 February meeting in Butte. Members from local lodges plan discussions and fellowship events.
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Butte
Man of Note in Town Promotes Hoo Hoo Concatenation in Butte
Sergeant Crawford arrives in Butte from Alcatraz after duty at Wardner and a prior burst of note for his role in the San Juan Hill fight with Roosevelt. The article details his escape attempts, capture, and pardon from Alcatraz, and outlines the mysterious Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo led by Vicegerent Snark Victor Beckman with plans for a Butte initiation.
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Victor H. Beckman
Seattle
Montana
Wash
Butte
Too ‘Hoo
Gordon, Ark
United States
Canada
Europe
Mexico
Philippine Islands
Cuba
New Zealand
South Africa
China
Japan
Washington
Oregon
California
Supreme Line
Jerstone
Crawford
San Francisco
Teddy” Roosevelt
San Juan Hill
States
Coeur Walene
Bull Pen
Ist
Wardner
W. Aududdle
Joseph Inman
James Cosall
Jerry Cronin
Alexander Wills
Joe Vila
George Craddock
Chris Irye
Putte
Serjeant
Wallace
Missoula
Alcatray Island
Blacksmiths and Helpers Union Names New Officers
The union installed officers for the new term with John Denton as president and J W Cooney as vice president. James Foreman became recording secretary, George Baglin financial secretary, John Cubitg treasurer, and Frank Getchell sergeant-at-arms. Inside guard is Willian Morgan with trustees Pete McDonald Evan Vrnish and Henry Miller.
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Blacksmiths and Helpers’ Union
John Denton
J. W. Cooney
James Foreman
George Baglin
John Cubitg
Frank Getchell
Willian Morgan
Pete McDonald
Evan Vrnish
Henry Miller
Peace negotiations rumor unsettles London markets
Reports from London late today say negotiations for peace may have reopened between Boer leaders and the British government. South African stocks react positively while details remain unclear. Separately, Count von Waldersee and his wife are rumored to visit America in April for health reasons. Henry Dallemayne, French consul general, arrives in Portland to investigate the Henrietta disaster in Astoria harbor.
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London
Associated Press
Transvaal
Orang
Stock Exchange
New York
The
Staats Zeitung
Berlin
Count von Waldersee
America
Portland
Ore
Henry Dallemagne
San Francisco
Astoria
Testimony and Actions From the Consul General Inquiry
The consul general will not disclose testimony adduced or any steps he plans to take as a result of his investigations. No public statement will be issued detailing the evidence or potential outcomes.
Emperor Offers Sacrifice at Temple of Heaven in Pekin
From Pekin on January 16 the Chinese emperor moved at dawn from the Forbidden City to the Temple of Heaven and offered sacrifice while thanking for his safe return. The British occupation signs were removed and streets lit as a military escort and a large retinue followed. The Manchurian talks continue with slow progress and Russia signals willingness to compromise on concessions. In a separate incident three Japanese soldiers clashed with an Austrian sentry, one Japanese killed and the sentry bayoneted. In San Francisco the Kilpatrick departed for Manila with recruits for the army and marines aboard the full passenger list.
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Pekin
Jan
Forbidden City
Temple of Heaven
Russia
San Francisco
Kilpatrick
Manila
Army
United States Marine Corps
Marines Ship Out From Presidio in Six Companies
A contingent of US Marines left the Presidio in six companies this morning with 100 enlisted men in total. Corporal Johnson of the casual detachment cut off his right index finger to avoid sailing to Manila, despite six years in service and recent marriage.
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Presidio
Marine Corps
Pricr
Kilpatrick
Corporal Johnson
Johnson
Manila
Goodall Denies Seattle Contract Cancellation Report
Edwin Goodall head of Goodall Perkins Co. rejects Seattle report that the Pacific Coast company contract was canceled. The firm disputes the alleged termination and asserts the agreement remains in force.
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San Francisco
Edwin Goodall
Goodall, Perkins & Co
Seattle
Subpoenas Issued For Power Case Witnesses In Minnesota
President James J. Hill of Great Northern and of Northern Securities and Charles S. Mellen of Northern Pacific are subpoenaed to appear before Special Examiner Mabey in Minneapolis at 10 a.m. on January 26 to testify in the Peter Power case. Asa Bunn, general counsel for Northern Pacific, must appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Chicago on January 4. The Minnesota merger case is listed before the US Supreme Court on January 27, possibly adjourning the Power hearing.
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Minneapolis
Jan
James J. Hill
Great Northern Reiiwas
Northern Securities Company
Charles 8
Mellen
Northern Pacific
Mabey
United States Court
Peter Power
Asa Bunn
Northern Pactic
Interstate Commer Commission
Chicago
Minnesota
United States Supreme Court
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Concate
Nated Order OF Hoo
Sergeant Crawford
Alcatraz
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