Butte Gambling Case Opens as Confectioner Testifies
Frank Alexander, owner of a West Broadway cigar and confectionery store, faced a preliminary hearing before Justice O'Connor on gambling charges linked to a stud poker game on or about the 6th. Witness Fred Whitten testified he saw a game but could not name Alexander. the defense urged dismissal, which the judge rejected.
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Frank Alexander
Justice O’connor
Walkerville
Alexander
West Broadway
Fred Whitten
Walsh
Dan Harrington
Dougherty
Dan Yancey
Hyomei Germicide Promises Quick Croup Cure
A Vermont reader testifies that Hyomei halts a child’s croup attack within half an hour and says the product prevents future episodes. The letter promotes Hyomei as a dry air germicide that also treats colds and catarrh, selling complete outfits for $1 with trial offers.
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R. T. Booth Co
Ithaca
N. Y
Bitter Root Apples Shown to President Roosevelt
A. H. Jones reports receipt of a letter from L. E. Ford of the treasury describing Bitter Root apples shown to President Roosevelt and family. The apples from Carlton Montana were presented by Charles Smith and drew praise for their size variety and color.
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A. H. Jones
L. E. Ford
Treasury Department
Washington
Roosevelt
Mr. Ord
Smith
Department of Agriculture
Ford
Washington Star
Charles Smith
Carlton
Mont
Wolf River
New Unions Organized Across West and Northwest
Western Labor union reports charters granted to Bartenders Protective union of Cripple Creek Colorado Junior Federal Labor union of Leadville Colorado and Federal Labor union of Pocatello Idaho A deputy organizer R C Scott in Spokane says Washington unions are forming including laundry workers He attended Tacoma union meeting and notes opposition to affiliating with the American Federation of Labor Prospects for more unions in Washington are good and he plans to appoint another deputy organizer to continue the work.
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Western Labor Union
Bartenders’ Protective Union
Cripple Creek
Colo
Leadville
Federal Labor Union
Pocatello
Idaho
R. C. Scott
Butte
Spokane
Washington State
Scott
Tacoma
American Federation of Labor
State of Washington
Butte Debate Over Lewis and Clark Purchase Boundaries
In Butte debate surrounds whether Butte lies within the Louisiana purchase. Mrs. Howey of Helena reports a government map showing Butte just inside the boundary while Anaconda sits outside by a small margin. Also note, two thousand pounds of coal for a low guaranteed, T. J. Murphy & Co., North Montana Street.
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Butte
Louisana Purchase
Howey
State Historical Library
Helena
Anaconda
T. J. Murphy & Co
Montana Street
Principal’s blunt math lesson sparks cheeky reply
In Milwaukee a warden, excuse me ward school principal mocked decimals in a classroom scene. A quick student, Johnny, answered with wit that the principal had no cents to show, exposing the pompous tone and the teachers’ frustration.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Ward
Milwaukee
Johny
Miss Jones
John
Paris Host Delights and Dollars Don't Speak French
Quote recalls a man who befriended wealthy Parisians despite not knowing French. He claimed his money gave him access, highlighting social mobility and language barriers in expatriate circles. The remark underscores wealth as a passport in social scenes abroad.
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Philadelphia Press
Paris
Noted Golf Enthusiast Faces Conflicting Schedules
A discussion describes a golfer known for enthusiasm who often lets business engagements interfere with play. The speaker contrasts this with another person named Hazzard who denies the issue and suggests the golfer is overly committed to outside duties.
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Philadelphia Press
Hazzard
Woolgrowers to Gather in Helena for Pacific Northwest Meet
Sheepmen from Montana Washington Idaho Oregon Utah and Wyoming will attend the fifth annual Pacific Northwest Woolgrowers association meeting in Helena February 4 to 6. Delegates will hear papers on scale poisonous plants and wool manufacture with governors and mayors welcoming them and the exhibition featuring high bred rams and Montana wool products.
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Standard
Helena
West
Pacific Northwest Woolgrowers’ Association
Montana Sheep Commission
Interstate Association
Pacific Northwest Woolgrowers' Association
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Oregon
Utah
Wyoming
Bozeman
Central States
Reckless Missoles Wolves in Cape Girardeau Chase
George Bollinger escaped a pack of about 40 timber wolves in Cape Girardeau Missouri after they pursued him from Alt deadening to the town edge. He fired with a shotgun at the wolves, who retreated as he reached a house, while local farmers report hog and sheep losses and a posse is expected to hunt the wolves.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Capt
Caleb Johnson
Dead Man's Cave
St. Genevieve
Captain Johnson
Simms’ Hollow
Simms
St. Tienevieve
Missouri
St. Louis
Simms Hollow
Enlore
George Bollinger
Law and Order
Cape Girardeau
Bollinger
Alacken
Arkansas
Miesour
The Girl Who Jilted Kitchener
From Leslie's Weekly a tale of Lady Helen Stewart who ended her engagement to Lord Kitchener of Khartoum and married Lord Stavordale. Reports say French caricatures changed her view of Kitchener and fueled a romance with Lord Stavordale.
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Leslie's Weekly
Kitchener
Helen Stewart
Marquis of Londonderry
Helen
London Court Society
Lord Kitchener of
Kitcheger
Meleni
Oklahoma Statehood Sought by Stephens at Texas Union
Stephens of Texas appears to represent Oklahoma in a move toward statehood to be named the State of Oklahoma. The declaration signals a push for union of the Oklahoma and Indian territories under a new state designation.
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Witchington
Sai
Attee Stephens
Texas
Oklahoma
Ate
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John Tassell
East Park Street
Rock Springs
Symons
W. Park St. Butie, Mont
Holyrood
Lion
Ore
Gon, Linh and
Wycoming
Regines
Joseph K. ‘Toole
Frank J. Edwards
Frank J. Hagenbarth
Spencer
M. E. Knowles
Emil Starr
Seale
Knowles
Starr
Institute Corps
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Rh. A. Shaw
J. W. Blakinship
State Experiment Station
Department
J. A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Big Timber
T. C. Power
J. W. Bailey
Portland
C C. O. Gruwell
Billings
Kenneth McLean
Miles City
Missoles
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