Great Falls to get a new Great Northern cut off
After years of surveying, Hill approves the Great Falls cut off for Montana Central. Contractor Follet of St Paul begins work, routing from Flowerree toward Rainbow Falls, crossing the Missouri on a steel bridge. The line will run south of the river, past Rainbow and Crooked falls to the silver smelter, then into the city depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Hill
Montana Central
Standard
St. Paul
Follet
Flowerree
Nisin
Park Drive
Sun River
Missouri
Gient Spring
West Side
Court Sets July Trials in District Calendar
In Great Falls the district court ordered Colonel James Donovan to appear for examination over a $5.55 judgment to Stanford as receiver. A bench warrant was issued when he missed the 10 o clock curb time. Donovan faced a $19 fine if unpaid by Monday. July term trials listed include Sundermerry vs Sires and multiple Great Northern cases with dates July 1 through July 19. The Heidenreich Proctor case was continued and the Jennie Whipple Mining Co. dispute dismissed as settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sundermerry
A. Sires
H. CC. Lewis Et
Great Northern R. R. Co
L. J. McCown
Talcott M. Tyler
Great Northern R. KR. Co
William Heidenreich
Proctor
H. G. Kivinzie
Jennie Whipple Mining
Inquest Hears On Death At Avial Bridge
At the inquest into a man found near the avial bridge beyond Benton yesterday, officials could only confirm exposure and possible alcoholism as contributing factors. No definitive cause was established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Avial Bridge
Benton
Yestery
Identification of McGuire and Verdict for Exposure Death
The readable fragment identifies the subject as McGuire. A verdict states death due to exposure and alcoholism.
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McGuire
Great Falls Notes Highlight Wide Array of Visitors
A stream of visitors arrives in Great Falls from multiple states and cities. Big Sandy’s O C Tingley and Chateau’s John E Cashman are among those in town, with Lewistown, Helena, Shelby, San Diego, Chicago and Boston represented by various leaders and businesspeople. The Belknap Fort Peck journey and a 12 hour 10 minute 100 mile coach run from Benton are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Lewistown
H. S. McEwan
Chicago
McEwan
Dr. Heidleman
Fort Shaw
Belknap
Fort Peck
Rain Begins As Clouds Gather Over Great Falls
Much needed rain falls for several hours after mid afternoon in Great Falls. Clouds gathered all day and the rain, starting around 2 PM, appears to be general across this end of the state.
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Great Falls
Go-as-you-please match fined in Great Falls
John Lindstrom and W. G. Harris who held a go-as-you-please batting match on Central avenue yesterday were fined $10 each by Judge Hawkins and ordered off the police grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
John Lindstrom
W. G. Harris
Central Avenue
Hawkins
Transfers Seen as Vital Safety Valve in Civil Service
An experienced official argues that transfers between departments improve efficiency and save misfit clerks. He notes long delays prior to civil service reforms, says transfers can occur without department heads consent, and urges more mobility to benefit public service and employees.
Witness Confusion Hears Judge Question Identity
A courtroom exchange turns comic as a judge asks for a name and a witness replies with a dispute over identity. Isidor Grezpolececky appears in the dialogue while the judge presses to know the speaker. The scene ends with a retort about sneezing and name confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellere West
Isidor Grezpolececky
From Nome to Cape Nome Frank Mettler’s Cash Windfall
Northern Montana figure Frank W. Mettler, former Fourth Judicial District court stenographer, has built mining and legal interests in Nome and Cape Nome. He may close out for about 150000 dollars in cash as mining deals, abstracts, and law practice expand his holdings. His brother Burt and Judge Dudley Dubose also travel to Nome, while Captain Healy continues mining management.
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Great Falls
Montana
Cape Nome
Frank W. Mettler
Fourth Judicial District
F. J. Mettler
Frank
Nome
Anvil Creek
Nealy
Dawson
Michaels
Cape
Nome Abstract
Dexter Creek
Mettler
Shovel Creek
Burt Mettler
Roanoke
Dudley Dubose
Frank Mettler
Count of Monte Cristo
Dumas
Healy
North American Trading Company
Alaska
Russian
Siberia
Local notes and transactions from Western Montana
Geoffrey Lavell and P M Reillys families return from Eastern trips along with Dr and Mrs Crain. Braddard and Ross sell the C F Davis residence for 1100 to Robert Moore. James Calder jailed five days for alcohol related disorder. J E Smith bonds filed as Cedar township justice. Dave Morris training at Camas Prairie for state races. Swedish Lutheran Missoula to hold services tomorrow. Ralph Moore buys J J Boyce residence. Boyce relocates. A J Street jailed five days for disturbance at Exchange lodging house.
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Geoffrey Lavell
P. M. Reilly
Mrs. Reilly
Mrs. Crain
Violette Higgins
Cave and
Wilkinson
Rock Creek
Braddard & Ross
C. F. Davis
West Main Street
Robert Moore
James Calder
H. M. Ogden
Bozeman
W. A. Boswell
Woody
Fred Proebster
Stark
JF. Smith
Hayes
J. E. Smith
Cedar Township
Dave Morris
Hayes & Marek
Camas Prairie
Missoula
Ralph Moore
J. J. Boyce
North Third Street
Mr. Boyce
Northern Pacific Hospital
A. J. Street
Larsen
Exchange Lodging House
Larson Uses Persuasion Aided by Constable in Arrest
Street fought desperately but was finally jailed as Larson, aided by Constable McCormick, used his persuasive powers during the incident.
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Larson
McCormick
Street
Personal notes on local visitors and travels
Dr. Morris returns from a short trip to Butte. Nat S. Little comes back from a business trip to Mullan. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Browne return Friday on the Copper City limited. W. A. Wright visits from Stevensville. George Miller traveled on yesterday's Coeur d'Alene train. Dr. G. T. McCullough attends to sheep interests in Bitter Root valley. Attorney W. M. Draffen came from Hamilton. Mrs. R. D. Beck and son Ellis Ledman plan a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert in Lolo. Wilbur M. Hinchman and wife visit from Butte. Tyler B. Thompson goes to Wallace with George Beckwith. Prof. W. H. Cobleigh from the agricultural college visits Biton Root valley then heads to the coast for vacation. Rev. C. H. Linley and guests Rev. Charles Quinney and wife return from Lothrop after fishing. The Quinneys depart for Philipsburg, where Mr. Quinney preaches Sunday.
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Dr. Morris
Butte
Nat S. Little
Mullan
A. B. Browne
Copper City Limited
W. A. Wright
Stevensville
George Miller
Coeur d'Alene
G. T. McCullough
Bitter Root Valley
W. M. Draffen
Hamilton
R. D. Beck
Ellis Ledman
Tyler B. Thompson
Wallace
George Beckwith
W. H. Cobleigh
The
Agricultural College
Biton Root Valley
C. H. Linley
Charles Quinney
Lothrop
Mrs. Quinney
Philipsburg
Mr. Quinney
Local July 4 baseball game set at athletic park
Hugh Campbell and other old time baseball sharps organize a July 4 match between the best local team and a fast amateur team from Butte. The game will be at the old athletic park grounds with a large grand stand and a well kept diamond. Admission is free.
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Missoula
Hugh Campbell
Butte
Athletic Park
Northern Pacific freight car bursts into flames near Woodlin
Missoula reports a running fire on the westbound No. 53 fast freight. Conductor Biehler spotted a burning car carrying outhouses for distribution at western stations. He halted the train at Woodlin and the car burned on the sidetrack with its load intact.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
Woodlin
Biehler
West End
Train collision near Tusecor injures workers
Train No. 458 struck a handcar carrying Chinese and Mongolian workers 131 miles west of Missoula at a sharp curve. One Mongolian was killed and others injured as the handcar was not seen by the engineer.
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Missoula
Tusecor
Watts Turned Over Missoula Fire Department Leadership
In Missoula the fire department held a meeting to formally transfer department affairs, business and social duties to the new department, with the old volunteers drawing.
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Missoula
Fire Department
Empress at Home Impresses Visitors with Gentle Demeanor
The dowager empress of China, aged 64, hosts foreign wives at Pekin in a peaceful reception. She and the ailing emperor mingle with guests as eunuchs carry attendees in sedan chairs across a marble bridge. Prince Puchhan, age 14, is presented as successor. The empress distributes gifts of pears, brocades, and the secretary’s rolls of silk.
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China
Pekin
Puc’han
Anecdotal Endorsement for Chamberlains Diarrhoea Remedy
A Covena nut Grove Florida writer reports an epidemic of diarrhoea cured by four doses of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Editorials from Sylvan Valley News Brevard NC praise its reliability after twenty years use and urge keeping a bottle on hand for early attack to reduce suffering. For sale by all druggists.
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Mr. A. Sanders
Covenanut Grove
Fla
Chamberlain
Sylvan Valley News
Brevard
Silver Declaration and 16 to 1 Debate at Democratic Gatherings
Kansas City and Springfield report on Democratic national convention maneuvers over the 16 to 1 silver plank. Western and Southern leaders favor reaffirmation while some push for a firmer line. observers note potential conflicts over expansion, Chinese policy, and Coeur d Alene riots. In Missouri, Governor Van Wyck remarks on West and South softening the platform with New England states seeking a radical stance.
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Kansas City
New Democracy
National Committee
Jones
William J. Stone
Chicago
Lincoln
Bryan
Coeur d'Alene
Rose
Milwaukee
James DP Richardson
Tennessee
House
Springfield
Augustus van Wyck
New York
James R. Waddill
Judge van Wyck
South
New England
Metal Market News From New York
Metal market notes from New York show lead at 4.1 cents and copper around 14 to 16.54 cents per pound. The update includes pricing for casting copper and related alloys.
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New York
Keep Your Temper And Beauty In Womanly Care
A period tone essay warns women that bad temper and worry accelerate aging. It cites physicians and experts saying nerve strain from anger dulls eyes, loosens muscle tone, and wrinkles the skin. Repeated outbursts undermine self control and moral resolve, while calmness preserves youth and appeal.
Possum Hunting Traditions in the Deep South
A veteran possum hunter describes southern methods using dogs lights and knot lamps. The piece details preparations fixing gear whiskey codes of the hunt and the moment the dog treed the game. After capture the animal is fattened boiled baked and served with potatoes and peppers.
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Mason and Dixon Line
Darkey
Von
Easter bonnet sparks witty exchange between spouses
In Yonkers a husband jokes about the minister never marrying and refuses his wife an Easter bonnet. The wife responds with a playful line about the minister not being a good husband when he married them, defusing the moment with humor.
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Yonkers Statesman
Odd Signboard Messages on Staten Island Windmill
A bicyclist reports strange signs on a Staten Island windmill reading DIS WIND MILL FER SAIL and BOATS TO HIhK. Another sign near the Staten Island sound shows WE LIVE TO DYE AND DYE TO LIVE.
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New York
Staten Island
Staten Island Sound
Merrie England Boar Head Feast Tradition
In olden times a boar head stood at the merry English feast as a symbol of triumph and abundance for Carolinian and other guests, celebrated as a centerpiece at royal or noble tables. The head’s prominence echoed feudal pageantry and communal revelry in historic feasts.
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Merrie England
Marquis of Waterford and Tim Brady in a chariot challenge
The Marquis of Waterford spots Tim Brady of Belfast wearing a brass hat emblem. He bets five pounds on a match, defeats Brady in a brisk contest, then removes the emblem from Brady’s hat and warns the cock of the north to beware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly
Telegraph
Waterford
Tim Brady
Belfast
Marquis
Richest Club in the World Emerges From London Jewels Trade
The Diamond Club in Flatten Garden London is described as the richest, most exclusive, and wealthily gem filled club. Members are tradespeople and miners, gathering under a glass roof to trade precious stones with quiet, ritualized precision amid a strong emphasis on conservation and propriety. The club operates from a home corporation with membership through the trade and suspends business at 4 pm daily.
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Philadelphia Times
Flatten Garden
London
Sir
South Africa
Diamond Club
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Chateau
Francis Shafer
Annie McHale
Shelby
C. BR. Power
W. J. Bickett
Helena
Gordon H. Place
Fergus County
Mike Warren
San Francisco
L. S. McLure
Neihart Concentrator Company
San Diego
Cal
Boston
Luce & Maning
Earth Block
Denver, Colo
Western
Montana News
Notes
Charles Holzhauer
Newark
SN. J
James D. Richardson
Metal Market
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McLaughlin
Ventree
16Th St
M. A. McLaughlin
First
Columbia Streets
Seattle, Wash
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Minneapolis
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