Eight hour day starts at Boston & Montana mines
The Boston and Montana company will inaugurate an eight hour workday in all its Butte mines on February 1, affecting about 1,500 workers. Frank Klepetko, general superintendent, said the change follows East Coast directives and a directors’ decision. Mines include Mountain View West Colusa East Colusa Leonard and Pennsylvania with several prospecting shafts.
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Boston & Montana Company
Butte
Standard
Frank Niepetko
Anaconda
Boston & Montana
Wlepetkko
Klepetko
Mountain View
West Colusa
East Colusa
Leonard
Pennsylvania
Mine Workers Approve Wage Scale Clause Indiana Coal Price Up 15 Cents
In Indianapolis on January 28 the United Mine Workers convention adopted a clause to raise the price of coal in Indiana's black districts by 15 cents per ton before the wage scale. An afternoon motion granted admission to hoisting engineers, firemen, blacksmiths and other mine workers who are current union members upon transfer card presentation.
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Indianapolis
Ind
United Mine Workers of America
Indiana
United Mines Workers of America
Union Changes Extend Admissions and Auxiliary Approved
The offer remains open until May 1 allowing former union members to join the United Mine Workers without initiation fees. A woman's auxiliary was approved, and a remembrance suggestion includes a Violin guitar mandolin or music roll from Orton Bros.
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United Mine Workers
Orton Bros
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The Eleventh Hour at Grand Opera House
Lin coln J. Carter's The Eleventh Hour played at the Grand Opera House last night focusing on spectacular scenery and a dramatic climax. The rough-house final act features a palace set wrecked by a fight, with mirrors and bric a brac smashing as police arrive and spectators cheer.
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Lincoln J. Carter
Grand Opera House
Carter
Europe
Mr. Carter
Royal Fight Ends With Warrant Plan At Justice Court
Annie King, an inmate of Grace McGinnis’s resort on Mercury Street, fled to the police station claiming she was repeatedly beaten by Grace McGinnis, a woman named Viola, and the cook. She bears head wounds and bruises, and says she will swear out warrants against the three women.
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Mercury Street
Annie King
Grace McGinnis
Viola
Grace
Justice Court
Salisbury Will Stick Denial of Resignation
London reports deny any foundation to claims Lord Salisbury will resign. The premier stayed away from Osbourne at Queen Victoria's death only at King Edward's urgent request due to health concerns. Cold at Cowes noted. relations between King Edward and Lord Salisbury described as cordial.
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London
Associated Press
Lord Salisbury
Osborne
Queen Victoria
Edward
Cowes
Bozeman Visitor F. L. Benehe Arrives in Town
Bozeman resident F. L. Benehe visits the city while Co. H. Hay of Emery also arrives to view high class silhouette exhibitions.
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F. L. Benehe
Bozeman
Co. H. Hay
Emery
Mr. Hay
Berlin Reacts to William Appointment as Field Marshal
Berlin newspapers report the appointment of Emperor William as a field marshal in the British army with muted commentary. The Berlin Neuste Nachrichten cites it as evidence of personal friendship between the emperor and the king.
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Berlin
William
G A R Encampment Expected Attendees In Cleveland
In Cleveland on January 28, local and national G A R leaders project 150000 veterans at next fall encampment with 450000 visitors expected. The sub committee meetings discussed a $75000 entertainment fund and free lodging for 10000 delegates. The Evie railroad offers one cent per mile for attendees.
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Cleveland
National
G. A. R. Council of Administration
F. M. Sterritt
St. Louis
Thomas Scott
Fairfield
Armstrong
Evie Railroad
Central Passenger Association
Milner Proclaims Edward VII King and Emperor in Pretoria
Lord Kitchener and staff witness as Sir Alfred Milner proclaims Edward VII king of the United Kingdom and defender of the faith, emperor of India, and supreme lord over the Transvaal in Pretoria at noon.
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Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Alfred Milner
Edward VII
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
India
Transvaal
Nation Club Planned by Indianapolis Prohibition League
At a January meeting in Indianapolis steps were taken to organize a Carrie Nation club in the city. Rev Ek W Harmon predicted Nation would die a martyr but said her name would be honored in a blaze of glory.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Prohibition League
Carrie Nation Club
Ek. W. Harmon
Carrie Nation
Spanish cruiser Emperador Carlos V sails to Spithead for naval display
Madrid reports the queen regent ordered the cruiser Emperador Carlos V to Spithead for tomorrow's naval display. The move highlights Spain's participation in the event amid ongoing maritime preparations and showcases the royal navy's presence.
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Madrid
Queen Regent
Carlos V
Spithead
Will Divide County Jefferson Proposed In Idaho Legislation
Idaho lawmakers consider splitting Bingham County at the current session. Idaho Falls backs division while Blackfoot opposes it. A base line partition would create Jefferson County by annexing part of Fremont’s Big Pond area pending sectional vote.
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Boise
Idahoe
Bingham
Idaho Falls
Blackfoot
Snake River
Jefferson
Big Pond
Fremont County
Prussian Diet Debates Animal Insurance and Slaughter Rules
The Prussian diet adopted a resolution urging government action to establish animal insurance for slaughtered stock with state funding and to build facilities to equalize condemned animal flesh. Conservatives were urged to push strong measures against disease among animals.
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Berlin
Italian Parliament Plans Mourning for Verdi
The minister of education Signor Villa and Signor Mallo with deputies from all parties eulogized Giuseppe Verdi. They decided to drone the chamber in mourning for a week, send a delegation to the funeral, and hold a simple memorial a month after the funeral as Verdi requested. The session was suspended.
Supreme Court dismisses mandamus in Montana case
Special Dispatch reports the Montana Ore Purchasing company failed to force Judge Lindsay of Butte to include amendments in a bill of exceptions. The court held mandamus improper, as it targets a judicial function rather than ministerial duties. It affirmed a Silver Bow ejectment ruling in Murray et al v Montana Lumber & Manufacturing, and upheld admission of contested evidence.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Montana
Lindsay
Butte
Pigott
Brantly
District Court of
Silver Bow County
James A. Murray
Home Investment Realty Company
Montana Lumber & Manufacturing Company
Land Department
Faust Tonight as Goothe's Classic Returns to Stage
Della Pringle company presented Dark Side of A Great City at Sut ton's last night earning a hand clap. Critics note limited plot but praise the company's grasp of the theme of mean humanity and the hero prevailing. Tonight Faust is promised with expected breathtaking settings and striking special effects.
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Della Pringle Company
Sutton
Hades
Paradise
Russia’s Little Game Sealed in Manchuria Peace Talks
Shanghai telegram reports Li Hung Chang sending terms to Tsing Chi in Shenking. Russia would restore Manchuria to China but hold absolute provincial control and pledge support if war arises. Tsing Chi rejected the plan, prompting Li Hung Chang to assign Cho Haul Pau to continue negotiations at Hailing Kang.
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London
Daily News
Shanghai
Sheng
Taod
Li Hung Chang
Manchuria
Tsing Chi
Shenking
China
Russia
Li Hung Cheng
Cho Haul Pau
Hailing Kang
Senators Back Charter for Federation of Women’s Clubs
Senator Hoar on the judiciary committee reports favorably a bill granting a charter to the Federation of Women’s Clubs. Incorporators include many prominent women in club life. An amendment requires annual reports to the Smithsonian Institution.
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Washington
Hoar
Committee On Judiciary
Federation of Women's Clubs
Smithsonian Institute
New York Cruiser Ordered Into Commission for Asiatic Duty
The cruiser New York will be commissioned at the New York navy yard on the 17th amid extensive repairs. She is to depart for the Asiatic Station for a two year cruise and will serve as flagship for Rear Admiral Rodgers commanding one division of the Asiatic fleet.
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Washington
New York
New York Navy Yard
Asiatic Station
Rodgers
Asiatic Fleet
Pirates in Canton Attack Houseboat Near Kameruk
Cable from U S Consul McWade at Canton reports pirates at pimyonkee near Kameruk attacked a European houseboat early Sunday, killing a Chinese boatman and wounding Europeans Brockhurst and Spalinger. Piracy is described as a daily occurrence in the Canton vicinity.
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Washington
State Department
United States
McWade
Canton
Pimyonkee
Kameruk
Brockhurst and Spalinger
Father Arrests Son in Colfax Attempted Murder
Frank Madden, 22, was jailed on attempted murder charges after he struck John Raper with a beer bottle at Garfield this morning and beat him while he lay on the ground. Raper, a livery stable owner, was left near death as tensions and threats of lynching rose if he dies. Madden was seized by his father, Colfax marshal, and handed to the sheriff.
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Colfax
Wash
Frank Madden
John Raper
Garfield
Madden
Raper
Death of Viscomte Henri de Bornier At 73
Paris reports the death of Viscomte Henri de Bornier a poet dramatist and member of the French Academy at age 73. His literary career spanned poetry plays and scholarly contributions as a noted figure in French letters.
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Paris
s.—Viscomte Henri de Bornier
French Academy
Mrs Lease Must Attend Divorce Hearing In Wichita
Judge Dale of the district court ruled that Mrs Mary R B Lease must be present when her divorce petition is heard. Her attorney had asked the court to grant a divorce without requiring her journey from New York to attend the proceedings.
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Wichita
Kan
Dale
District Court Today
Mary RB. Lease
New York
Chicago council balks at Queen Victoria sympathy resolution
Chicago municipal council refused to pass a motion expressing sympathy with the British empire on Queen Victoria's death. The measure failed because the rules could not be suspended by the required two thirds, a five vote short.
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Chicago, IL
British Empire
Agent Craig Resigns to Lead Oregon Railway
Prominent official A. L. Craig, assistant general passenger agent of the Northern Pacific Railway, resigns to become general passenger agent of the Oregon Railway & Navigation Company, with headquarters in Portland Oregon. His resignation takes effect February 1.
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Bt. Paul
Minn
A. L. Craig
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Craig
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Portland
Ore
Italy Eulogizes Verdi in Crowded Chamber
Rome authorities held a grand session as the chamber of deputies eulogized composer Giuseppe Verdi. The January 2 event drew lawmakers, music figures, and public figures to honor Verdi’s life and contributions to opera.
Ambulance tales from New York City streets told by a young physician
A young family doctor recalls early experiences as an ambulance surgeon in New York. He describes a chaotic call in Chelsea where a drunken man and a drunk woman shared a ride, sparking chaos, arguments, and unexpected camaraderie as they reached Broadway and Third Avenue.
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West Side
Chelsea Square
Broadway
Third Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
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