Passenger ejected from train near Warm Springs
B N Doherty sues Northern Pacific Railway for $2000 claiming humiliation and assault after being forcibly removed at Warm Springs on July 26 1909 though he had bought a Missoula ticket. Conductor allegedly kicked him in the ribs as the train stopped to disembark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. J. Doherty
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Butte
Missoula
Warm Springs
John Bowes
Hope Addition
Meeman
Silver Bow National Bank
John A. Cannon
Joseph Page
Saline FE
Page
Cora Page
Siyneh Yessterday
Marie Mathieu
Pierre Mathieu
Jean Mathieu
District Court
Lucian Ravarat
Emilie Virginia Mathieu
Fright engine explosion kills two trainmen near La Veta
A Denver & Rio Grande freight locomotive exploded near La Veta causing two deaths and three serious injuries. Victims include brakeman William Stiles of Pueblo and E Koehler of Pueblo. Engineer J C Howard, brakeman C W Barker, and conductor C Faulk also hurt. The train, moving 15 mph, toppled crew from the engine and tore track for about 400 yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
la Veta
William Stiles
E. Koehler
J. C. Howard
C. W. Barker
C. Faulks
Partquake Jolts Imperial Valley in California
A string of earthquakes shook Imperial Valley early today in the El Centro area. The first shock struck at 3 o clock, followed by two heavy tremors and a loud rumbling. No damage is reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Centro
Cal
Imperial Valley
Gambling Bonds Forfeited as Defendants Fail to Appear
Austrians—four missing gamblers—face bond forfeiture after failing to appear for trial in Judge Donlan's district court. State lacks evidence against two defendants, while Beakey’s surety Dunlap’s identity is questioned. Judge suggests direct informations in district court to secure attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donlan
Department of the District Court
Lazarus Tolovich
Mike Morris Jerr Borceh
Frank Poulaska
W. F Carroll
George Wilson
James Beakey
Walker
Foley
Dunlap
Governors pledge quiet Fourth of July in Philadelphia
Nine governors have assured the Philadelphia Civic club Fourth of July committee they will join the crusade to suppress unnecessary noises on Independence Day. Among respondents are Governors Brady of Idaho and Norris of Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Civic Club
Brady
Idaho
Norris
Montana
Bank run drains pesos as Mexican bank clears line
In Mexico City the United States Banking company experienced a resumed run this morning with about 1,000,000 pesos withdrawn by noon, roughly $500,000. About 200 depositors waited in line and were paid promptly, while other banks prepared to meet the emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
United States Banking Company
United States
Long Life Secret in Turkish Bath
An advertisement extols the Robinson Thermal Bath as a universal cure driving out impurities and germs. It claims rapid relief for rheumatism, kidney, dyspepsia, and other ailments, and offers at home bath cabinets for a few cents. Available via Smith Drug Co and Newbro Drug Co in Anaconda and Butte with a free book offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Durham Dunlop
Richinson
Robinson
L Robinson
Anaconda
Smith Drug Co
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Front
Robinson Mbg. CO
Snowflake
Toledo
Ohio
Deen Not a Robber and Is Discharged in Butte Case
Albert Deen, held for months on a robbery charge in Butte, Mont., was discharged on county attorney motion after a witness from Conrad, Montana, said Deen did not resemble the two robbers. The streetcar holdup on Dec. 28, 1908, netted about $100 as two masked men robbed the motorman and conductor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Deen
Deen
Charles Moe
South Butte
Conrad
Mont
Moe
Theonductor
Mrs. Moe
Butte
Great Northern
Great Falls
Mr. Moe
Armastead
Stone
Armstead
Causes of Great Postal Deficiency Highlighted
The article notes a postal deficit with sixty three percent of mail revenue covering only twenty percent of costs. It argues for at cost public service, facing opposition from political leaders and business interests, and cites the burden of second class mail, magazines, and newspapers fueling the losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Postal Department
United States
Ocean
President to Use His Influence for Statehood
In Washington Governor Sloan of Arizona and Postmaster General Hitchcock met with President Taft. Taft pledged to use his best efforts for a separate statehood bill for Arizona and New Mexico this session. Effective dates and constitution framing timelines remain to be decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sloan
Arizona
Hitchcock
Taft
New Mexico
Congress
Woman Suffrage Hearing Move Planned in Albany
Mrs. Clarence Mackay of New York, president of the Equal Franchise society, visited Albany on January 25 to seek a joint hearing date before the senate and assembly judiciary committees on the woman's suffrage bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Clarence Mackay
New York
The
Equal Franchise Society
Senate
Assembly
Lottie Faust Actress Dies After Ill Weeks Pneumonia
New York reports the death of musical comedy actress Lottie Faust after a pneumonia illness following surgery. She had recently divorced her second husband, singer Richie Ling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lottie Faust
Miss Faust
Richie Ling
Mc Caffery Admitted to Practice Before Interior Dept
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Joseph J. Mc Caffery of Butte has been admitted to practice before the interior department, marking a milestone in his legal career. The action reflects the department's recognition of Mc Caffery's qualifications and eligibility to represent clients in interior matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Washington
Butte
Interior Department
Dr Leonhardt Hemicoid Pile Cure Sold In Montana
An advertisement claims external treatments fail to cure piles and promotes Dr Leonhardt Hemicoid tablets as the first guaranteed internal cure. Sold by Smith Drug Co Anaconda and Newbro Drug Co Butte Mont for $1 per large box. Dr Leonhardt Co Station B Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhardt
Smith Drug Co
Anaconda
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station B
Buffalo
N. Y
Census Enumerator Rush in Butte After Wide Interest
Acting census supervisor W. J. Burrows says Butte residents flood office with applications for enumerator posts. About 47 enumerators planned for Silver Bow county with 35 in Butte and 12 outside. Each will handle roughly 1500 names. city population estimated at 55 000 and surrounding areas at 20 000. Deadline extended to Feb 15. Mr Blake to arrive Saturday to oversee intake. civil service exams set for Feb 19 in the federal building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
W. J. Burrows
Burrows
Butte
Silver Bow County
Washington
Blake
Federal Building
Civil Service Commission
Federal
Civil Service Exams Offer High Paying Government Posts
Announcements posted in the federal building list examinations on Feb 2 and Feb 16 for several government jobs. Feb 2 openings include engineer and plumber in Indian service at $800 yearly, and junior topographer at $720 to $1200. Other Feb 2 posts include assistant assayer at $1,200 yearly and topographer's assistant at $75 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D C
Indian Service
Cape Hatteras Posts Offer Salaries for Repair Men
The notices list repair men at Cape Hatteras N C with 720 dollars per year, a hydraulic engineer at 1200 to 2400 dollars annually, and a computer in the coast survey at Manila earning 1600 dollars a year. Training and experience will count heavily in all examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Hatteras
N. C
Coast Survey
Manila
Hold Up Man Confesses He Is Street Car Bandit
Salt Lake City Utah January twenty five two men named Charles Murphy and George Radcliff were tracked through a snowstorm and arrested near Bountiful ten miles north of the city. Radcliff allegedly confessed to the street car robbery near the southern city limits. The pair carried a small jewelry haul and wore black masks at arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Utah
Charles Murphy
George Radcliff
Bountiful
Radcliff
Western Pacific wins $36416 in Brown bond case
A San Francisco jury in the circuit court awarded the Western Pacific Railroad Company 36416 plus interest since 1908 from National Surety Company of New York. The verdict found J Dalzell Brown, former railroad treasurer, liable for funds placed in the California Safe Deposit Bank knowing its insolvency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Western Pacific Railroad Company
National Surety Company of New York
J. Dalzell Brown
Brown
California Safe Deposit Company
Death of actor Joseph Wheelock Jr in Arizona
New York reports the death of actor Joseph Wheelock Jr in Phoenix after an operation five years ago. He moved to Arizona and remained there following the procedure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Wheelock
Arizona
Precision Waltham Watches Need Regulation and Overhaul
Waltham watches are noted for precision but require regulation and overhaul before use to ensure reliable timekeeping. The piece stresses maintenance as essential for accurate performance.
Waltham Watches Advised By Jewelers Only
Consumers are urged to buy Waltham watches only from regular jewelers or watchmakers and not from general stores. The note advises asking the jeweler for a watch adjusted to temperature and position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B
Train wreck injures many as Century Limited overturns
Utica report states the New York Central Twentieth Century Limited eastbound overturned near St. Johnsville. Fireman Melvin J. Handville died. engineer John Scanlon killed while attempting to leap. Most passengers were thrown from berths. several lightly injured as coaches mostly remained upright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
New York Central Twentieth Century Limited
St. Johnsville
Melvin J. Handville
John Scanlon
Democrats Solid Against President's Bill
Washington, Jan 25. Republican senators report almost solid democratic opposition to President Tafts incorporation bill. The measure lacks republican consensus and its supporters fear democratic resistance could prevent passage this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Senate
Wyoming Snow Blockade Broken by Citizens
Reyenne Wyoming January 25 The Central Wyoming snow blockade was broken last night when Casper citizens dug out a train the first to reach Lander in 11 days Three snow plows were disabled and drifts were higher than the cars The train carried 300 sacks of mail two cars of express and many passengers Stock near Lander is suffering from lack of feed and the second train carried sufficient feed to save many head of cattle and sheep
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Casper
Lander
American Express to Take Over Union Pacific Express
James A. Fargo, president of American Express, confirms the company will assume control of Union Pacific express transportation on April 1. He notes this will be their first through western connection aside from the Chicago and North Western arrangement and expects a substantial earnings increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Fargo
American Express Company
Union Pacific
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California
Judge Donlan
Allcock
Alcock
Alcock's
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Quartz
MHS
MacKay Working Alban
Pnelmonta
Civil Service
Holdup Man
BANIK
Waltham
Waltham Watches
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