Great Sale of Horses Attracts Global Breeding Interest
Madison Square Garden hosts the Bitter Root dispersal by Fasig Tipton on January 30 and February 1 featuring 191 thoroughbreds from Bitter Root to challenge world sale records. The Daly estate offering surpasses Belmont stock in size, with eight stallions including Hamburg and 107 brood mares, valued near a million dollars, drawing Breeders worldwide to Ira Daly's auction.
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Marcus Daly
Bitter Root
Fasig-Tipton Company
Madison Square Garden
Belmont
Daly
Kentucky
America
Bitter Root Stud
Mr. Belmont
Hamburg
Belmont Vale
St. Blaise
Potomac
Viola
Princess
Lady Primrose
Invincible
St. Florain
His Highness
Victory
Pierre Lorillard
Dwyer Bros
A. J. Caeratt
Dwyer’ Bros
Leigh and Rose
Daniel Swiger
Elmendorf Stud
J. B. Hagein
Gideon & Daly
Cussar
Elmendorf
Leigh & Roge
England
Lord Falmouth
Ulinens
Duke of Westminester
Schatzlein Sign Theme Intends Public Notice
A local effort by Schatzlein to inform residents through a street sign project aims to raise public awareness about a community issue. The plan seeks support and visibility for the message across neighborhoods.
Saloon Fight in South Main Street Arrests
A brief morning brawl in a South Main saloon led to the arrest of two men, who gave the name James Murray, and Charles Harriens who interfered with officers. They were arraigned with $10 fines. Harkens pleads not guilty, trial set for Friday. other locals fined for drunkenness and disturbances.
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South Main Street
McGrath
McQueeney
Gilmore
Charles Harriens
James Murray
Harkens
Tilly Bowman
James Baldwin
North Main Street
Fre Allen
Optician offers expert eye fitting and free examination
Mayer at 40 West Park advertises an expert optician ready to fit all kinds of eyes with glasses from simple to complex cases. Free examinations and prices guaranteed lower than elsewhere.
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Mayer
West Park
Special meeting of A. O. H. divisions at Miners' Union hall
A. O. H. divisions 1 and 2 hold a special meeting at Miners' Union hall Friday evening January 18. All members urged to attend. John Ferns, County President.
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The
Miners’ Union Hall
John Ferns
Arraignments End in Dismissal for Two Suspects
Thomas Finnegan and Thomas Zirkle faced arraignment for stealing clothing from a trunk in the CO D laundry. With lack of identification, the charge was dismissed and they were released. Frank Thirrey fined five dollars for assaulting Edward Duperret. his wife freed. W H Wright held for grand larceny after taking fifteen dollars and a horse and wagon from J K Reed. Wright arrested while trying to dispose of the rig to Edward McNamee.
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Thomas Finnegan
Thomas Zirkle
CO. D
Nelson
Mackel
Frank Thirrey
Edward Duperret
W. H. Wright
J. K. Reed
Edward McNamee
Thompson Couple Thank Friends for Kindness After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs J L Thompson express gratitude to friends for kindness shown during their recent bereavement. The message thanks neighbors and acquaintances for sympathy, cards, and support extended in their time of loss.
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J. L. Thompson
Frederick Warde to Open at Grand Opera House
Sterling and popular actor Frederick Warde brings his company to the Grand Opera House for a four night engagement starting Monday January 21. The repertoire includes Richelieu the Duke's Jester Othello and Hamlet with Warde praised for his scholarly interpretation and stage presence.
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Bulwer Lytton
Richelieu
Lady of Lyons
Frederick Warde and Company
Grand Pera House
Butte
Warde
Mr. Warde
Frederick Warde
Grand Opera
Hotel Rates at Southern Tell of Daily Charges
Rates at the Southern hotel are set at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars per day for rooms, reflecting standard lodging charges of the period.
James Staiba Arrested in Robbery Linked to Murderous Weapon
James Staiba was arrested at the Montana Union depot on a charge of robbing William Hall of $18 and a railroad ticket to Indianapolis. Hall, who had spent time with Staiba in several saloons, later found his ticket missing and cash stolen. Staiba admitted taking the ticket to save it for Hall but denied the money, claiming Hall’s pocket was cut and he knew nothing of the rest.
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James Staiba
William Hall
Indianapolis
Barney McGillie
Montana Union Depot
Hall
Staiba
Mercury Street
Stasba
McGrath
McGillie
Birthday Fundraiser for Church Taxes in Wisconsin
The German Lutheran ladies held a Wednesday evening birthday party at Miss Laura Hudtoff and Mrs. Ed Reno’s home on West Copper Street to raise funds for church taxes. About 10 guests contributed based on age, making the event a financial and social success with a musical program including violin by Lydia Bartell and piano pieces by Stella O Donnell and others.
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Laura Hudtoff
Ed Reno
West Copper Street
Lydia Bartell
Stella Bartell
Ethel Dillon
Frankie Dillon
Stella O'Donnell
Clara’ Mc Tucker
Rosa Freudenreigh
Vagrancy case in South Butte arraignments
James Casey and several men faced arraignment before Justice Olsen in South Butte accused of vagrancy. Casey accused Officer Ferns of harassment, while the officer testified that Casey led a gang tied to recent hold ups. Casey received four days in county jail. others were discharged.
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James Casey
Justice Olsen
South Butte
Casey
Ferns
Carey
Burglary Charge Against Charles Gifford in Walkerville
Justice O'Connor held Charles Gifford in $2,000 bail on a burglary charge. He was unable to post bonds and was returned to county jail. The arrest followed his entry into a Walkerville home Tuesday night where he was found in a room. he claimed intoxication and ignorance of his actions.
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Justice O'Connor
Walkerville
Charles Gifford
Gifford
Ife
Local notices from Billings area report injuries and moves
A severe grip attack hit Red Lodge Monday morning. W E Henry of St Xavier visits Billings friends. Judge C H Loud arrived in Billings and opened district court Monday. Thomas S Linton plans Oregon relocation after resigning county commissioner post. Charles Spear suffered a serious accident on Montana avenue when he fell into a basement causing a compound fracture of the leg near the ankle. confinement expected months.
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Red Lodge
W. E. Henry
St. Xavier
Billings
C. H. Loud
Thomas S. Linton
Oregon
Charles Spear
Montana Avenue
Attacks Spanisht Cabinet Reveals Republican Critique
Senor Pi y Margall, chief of the republican federal party, accuses the Madrid government of economic neglect and church favoritism. He says the budget is undisputed, debt unpaid, and the crown remains linked to the pope, making improvement unlikely.
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Madrid
Tiberas
Senor Pi Y Margall
Republican Federal Party
Senor
Pi Y Mireau
Murder and forgery shake London Ontario case
Gerard Sifton sits in jail awaiting trial for murdering his father Joseph Sifton in a barn near London. A hired man W W Herbert confessed joint killing over a planned marriage to Mary McFarlane. Neighbor Edgar Morden produced a will forged to leave $17 000 to McFarlane. 20 experts backed the forgery and the estate goes to Sifton’s lawyers.
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London
Ontario
Gerard Sifton
Joseph Sifton
E'Der Sifton
Here
W. W. Herbert
Young Sifton
Mary McFarlane
Edgar Morden
Sifton
McFarlane
Morden
Cullom Routs Tanner in Illinois Senate race
Former Governor John R Tanner withdrew from the senatorial race this afternoon. Moments later Cannon Hitt and Prince also quit, leaving Cullom unopposed in the caucus. The news sparked wild excitement at the Leland hotel and Cullom’s headquarters as supporters surged to cheer the veteran statesman.
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Springfield
John R. Tanner
Cannon
Hitt
Prince
Cullom
Senator Cullom
Buried Among Royalty: Bishop Mandel Creighton Interred
The Right Rev Mandel Creighton bishop of London died January 14 and was interred in St Pauls Cathedral. He was the first London bishop buried there since John King 280 years ago. The ceremony was attended by prelates from many denominations led by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Representatives and floral tributes came from the Queen Emperor William of Germany the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. Ambassadors including Joseph H Choate attended.
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London
Mandel Creighton
St. Paul's Cathedral
John King
Prince of Wales
Duke of York
Joseph H. Choate
Minister Politician Hiram Revels Dies in New Orleans Pulpit
The Rev. Hiram R. Revels, formerly U S senator from Mississippi and prominent Black politician, died in New Orleans while addressing his congregation from the pulpit. He resided in Chicago at the time of death.
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Chicago
Tribune
New Orleans
Hiram KK. Revels
United States
Mississippi
Chinese Interpreter in Trouble in Spokane Case
Arthur Spencer a Chinese interpreter from San Francisco was charged with defrauding Chinese communities in Victoria Vancouver Seattle and Spokane by posing as a United States official Chinese inspector He appeared before Commissioner Marshall and was ordered held on 2000 bond to face the federal grand jury in April Unable to bond he was returned to jail
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Spokane
Wash
Arthur Spencer
San Francisco
Victoria
Vancouver
Seattle
Marshall
Falrly
United States
Federal Grand
Carnegie Prize to Reward American Portrait Painters
The Society of American Artists announces an annual 7500 prize funded by Andrew Carnegie for the most meritorious painting by an American artist in the exhibition, portraits excluded. The winner may not receive the prize again, and the work remains the artist's property.
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New York
Society of American Artists
Andrew Carnegie
British Steamer Kaisari Wrecked Near Reunion
The British steamer Kaisari, en route from Rangoon to Reunion, was wrecked off Reunion island. Twenty five people aboard, including the captain, perished in the disaster likely caused by the January 12 hurricane that drove several vessels ashore.
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Port Louis
Marnitius
Rangoon
Reunion
Soldier Arrested for Attempted Fraud Remanded to Kentucky
American soldier Gon Dyer arrested at the Presidio by U S Marshal Shine on January 12 on a Wolf Kentucky issued warrant. He was remanded by U S Commissioner Heacock and ordered to Kentucky for trial on an indictment charging him with raising one dollar bills into twenty dollar bills.
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San Francisco
Gon Dyer
the Presido
United States
Shine
Wolf, Ky
Heacock
Kentucky
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Withers
High Order
Robert Waddell
St. Finnan
Outlander
Raffaello
Herbert
Vassal
Jack Point
Prince of Melbourne
Batten
Slap Dash
the Lady
Zeus
Decanter
Asquith
Kamera
Potente
Alfonso
John Yerkes
F. W. Brode
Procession
Bannockburn
George Arnold
Sidney Lucas
Brutal Potente
Schatzlein
Sterling
Erand House
Mr. Hall
Hom
Charles Geord
Judge O'Conne
Billings Notes
Standard
O. F. Goddard
Helena
H. F. Clement
F. L. Purcell
Livingston
W. G. Kain
M. Bair
East Pryor
Canyon Creek
First National Bank
G. W. Woodson
M. A. Arnold
Joseph Zimmerman
Ss. F. Morse
P. B. Moss
David Fratt
Salt Lake City
Fratt
National Livestock Association
J. K. Goss
United States Senate
Hiram K. Revels
Carnegie
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Hutte
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Marseilles
Defender
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Coats
Alexambrie
Melton
Kersey
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