Two Sheriffs Murdered in Montana Plots and Pursuit
The article recounts the murders of Sheriff Young of Park County and Sheriff Summers of Madison County in Montana. It details the swift fatal assaults, the ensuing manhunt for Summers’ killer John Wolf, and the threat of vigilante justice, noting Montana’s tradition against lynching as investigations proceed.
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Montana
Sheriff Young
Park County
Sheriff Summers
Madison County
John Wolf
Virginia City
Slade Plummer
Billings
Denmark Eyes Sale of West Indian Islands to U S
The Danish government signals a desire to sell its unprofitable West Indian possessions to the United States. The discussion centers on Denmark facing a potential $3,000,000 price tag and the strategic implications of such a transfer.
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Denmark
West Indian Islands
United States
Debated price of Denmark’s islands in US policy
The piece argues that “three mien dollars” is a large sum for Denmark but a small one for the United States. It questions the strategic value of Danish islands in the West Indies, suggesting they offer little benefit beyond defensive points. The author warns territorial expansion should be contiguous and argues retention of money over costly distant possessions.
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Denmark
United States
Weat Indies
Porto
Ico Haw
Cuba
Blow
Canada
Philippines
English love of king and pageantry endures amid republic talk
An old discussion traces English loyalty to monarchy and social order across eras from George IV to later orators. It notes that republican impulses rarely surfaced in his reign, as most Englishmen valued liberty and the ceremonial splendor of the crown.
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George IV
England
George the Fourth
Thackeray
Sham
Ford
Edward and World Leaders Clash Over China Policy
The piece critiques Edward's perceived vision and restraint amid diplomatic jousting on China. It notes Germany's push for harsh penalties for Boxers, England's concurrence, and U S ambivalence voiced by the American minister. It connects these tensions to broader Eurasian power plays and domestic political echoes in the United States and Britain.
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NLY
Pres
McKiney
China
McKinley
Broadnough
Germany
England
America
Imac
Dor
Russia
Romance From Montana to Jersey Ended in a Runaway Heiress
A Bil lings tale from The Standard recounts a Montana to Jersey romance where a young couple fled, leaving a heiress daughter of Hoboken physician Dr Frederick Schindeler in danger of losing a fortune. The daughter vanished after marriage, and the doctor died seeking her return and inheritance. Detectives search nationwide. no trace found to date.
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Standard
Billings
Schindeler
Hoboken
New York Times
Odo
Frederick Schindeler
Hudson Street
Gloves and Hosiery Sale Promises Value and Quality
Advertisers tout heavy emphasis on quality and low prices for gloves and hose including Ladies fast black hose four pair for a box a dollar, Boys and misses black hose with heavy heels and toes, and intense cardinal cashmere hose at one dollar. children’s lisle hose priced to clear as stock and colors fade.
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Angie Stocking
Connells Real Kids glove advertisement pitch
An old classified style ad touts Connells Real Kids gloves claiming a dollar price, high comfort and long wear. It contrasts with higher costs, promotes English gloves and mittens as smooth and durable for both black and white customers.
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Pete Ty
Overcoats and men’s wear on sale in Butte store
A Butte sale ad highlights continued sale on men’s overcoats and fur garments with prices around 18 dollars for 1273 and 2000 dollar items. It markets sanitary wool underwear in gray and camel finishes at 3 dollars and promotes spring styles, hand-sewn shoes, and elevated men’s and women’s footwear as best in the world.
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Pat Igh
Butte
Sha Pai
Hanan
Annual muslin underwear sale opens with fresh stock
Since starting our sale, not a day passes without new garments arriving. Saturday we opened over 200 dozen gowns chemises skirts and drawers fresh from the factory. The new goods are displayed on tables for customer convenience and priced as magnificent values.
Skirts and Gowns on Sale with Lace Trimmed Petticoats
Advertises embroidered and lace trimmed ruslin petticoats with insertion and tucks, featuring skirts and gowns priced at 98c, 1.25, 1.50, and bundles marked 115 and 250. Describes new, well made items and highlights special attention to trim details.
Mothers and Boys to Seven to M1 Years Derby Hats
Mothers take sons to a derby hat styling event aimed at children up to seven years old. The program encourages craft making and showcasing creative headwear for a playful derby morning.
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Derby
Millinery Clearing Out Sale on Present Stock
A department announces a closing out sale to clear remaining stock of feather rowers ribbons ornaments and trimmed hats at greatly reduced prices. Materials are useful year round and shoppers can save substantially by buying now. favorable prices include many items offered at substantial discounts.
Arrived Lace Goods Offer At Public Sale
A seller organized a bulk sale of lace and ties including chiffon and crepe. A buyer purchased about 500 pieces at a dollar each. Items range from lace to accordeon plaited liberty fabric, with prices listed from 1.00 per yard to 5.00 for various ties and laces.
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Liberty
Accordeon
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