King Edward’s improving health sparks London royal pageantry
Buckingham Palace bulletin reports King Edward's favorable progress after surgery. Queen Alexandra and royal family plan to march in the procession. Bonfires light across the kingdom, while Spithead hosts a fleet review and London illuminations lag due to rain.
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Lonial
London
United Kingdom
Earl's Court
Lizard
Orkneys
Mansion House
Bank of England
Marlborough House
Strand
Fleet Street
Spithead
Edward
Prince
Princess of Wales
Queen Alexandra
Prince Chen
Ostend
Funeral for James Fergus in Helena Forest Vale home
The community in Helena gathers for the funeral of James Fergus pioneer and former mayor E D Weed delivers a sermon full of praise. mourners include Gilpatrick family and local pioneers associations as Fergus is laid to rest in Forest Vale with floral tributes and a roomful of last looks before service.
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Eral
Standard
Elena
James Fergus
Forest Vale
Hemlock Street
Rhorn Avenue
Ioncers
Fergus
Helena
Gilpatrick Ne
Pers
Fer
S. C Gulpatrick
R. Smilton
F. H. Mourey
Ann Fergus
Intana Pioneers’ Association
Lewis Clarke County
Noble Pioneer Fergus Lauded At Public Funeral Procession
Senator Sanders was unable to testify as the distant city reflected on James Fergus a noble citizen and frontiersman. Friends and pallbearers carried his casket through Dearborn avenue to Forest Vale Cemetery where a long carriage line accompanied the interment.
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Sanders
James Fergus
Cecil Rhodes
Fergus
Berkles
Weed
John T. Murphy
Conrad Kohrs
H. M. Parden
Charles D. Curtis
George D. Beatty
Beavercreek
Samuel T. Hauser
Dearborn Avenue
Forest Vale Cemetery
Judge Loud Sends Dispatch To Hathhorn On Miles City Action
Billings report states Judge Loud of Miles City sent a dispatch to County Attorney Hathhorn expressing intent to pursue a court action. The message sets up forthcoming legal steps and possible further filings.
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the Standard
Billings
Hathhorn
Judge Loud
Miles City
District Court Convened After Delay In County
The district court met July 5 after Judge Loud was unable to join June 25 due to other cases at Miles City. Officials expect a short term with limited proceedings as the term begins.
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Judge Loud
Miles City
Philippine bill sets two house legislature for islands
The Philippine civil government bill establishes a two house legislature consisting of a Philippine commission and an assembly elected by natives excluding Moros and Pagans. It binds creation to a two year peace and a census, grants rights protections, allows bonds for friar land purchases, and sets land, banking, and coinage provisions for later settlement.
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Washington
Philippine Commission
Montana men confirmed for federal posts in Northwest
Washington report notes the senate confirmation of Walter L. Robb as collector of customs for Oregon district along with E. G. Eagleson surveyor general of Idaho receiver of public moneys G. C. Freeman Helena Montana register of land office H. E. Wilson Bozeman Montana and appointed Montana postmasters I L Kirk Bozeman J M Vernon Sverett W Ward Dayton J I Turner South Bend Oregon EF Hirson Salem Lot Livermore Pendleton B W Johnson Corvallis.
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Washington
Senate
Walter L. Robb
District of Oregons
E. G. Eagleson
Idaho
G. C. Freeman
Helena
Mont
Register of Land Office
H. E. Wilson
Bozeman
Montana
I. L. Kirk
J. M. Vernon
Sverett
W. W. Ward
Dayton
J. I. Turner
South Bend
Oregon
EF. Hirson
Salem
Lot Livermore
Pendleton
B. W. Johnson
Corvallis
Bloomer Girls Win in Tent Match Near Radmaker Block
The Bloomer Girls defeated a locally gathered team in Billings after a game played in a tent behind the Radmaker block. The squad arrived from Red Lodge and drew a large crowd who cheered the victory.
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Billings
Bloomer Girls
Red Lodge
Radmaker
No Sign of Fire at Closing Time in Wool House Case
There were no new developments in the wool house burning case. Matt Elgin testified he closed up at 6 30 with no sign of fire and Weather Observer Kenny noted wind at about 40 miles an hour that evening.
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Standard
Miles City
Matt Elgin
Kenny
Texas purchase brings back cattle and a bride
Miles City reports Jack Surreys returned from Texas with a trainload of cattle and a wife. Minnie Kinnebrew of Fort Worth, now Mrs. Surreys, accompanied him on the trip. The tale hints at other items found in Texas as well.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Jack Surreys
Texas
Surreys
Lone Star State
Minnie Kinnebrew
Fort Worth
Missing pocketbook and cash in Billings depot
Billings reports chief clerk H W Kelsey of H B Segar, Burlington agent, lost a pocketbook and $40. He cannot confirm theft, noting the items were last in his coat left hanging in the depot yesterday.
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The
Standard
Billings
H. W. Kelsey
H. B. Segar
Burlington
Benefit for Hospital in Billings Drama Night
Local talent presented The Octoroon to raise funds for St. Vincent's hospital in this city. Participants delivered creditable performances and earned much applause. A large audience attended the benefit event.
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the Standard
Billings
St. Vincent's Hospital
Mr. Segur Improving After Illness
Billings June 30 The condition of H B Segur general agent of Burlington is greatly improved. He was able to be out driving today and is gaining strength daily. He believes he will resume his duties inside a week or two.
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Ndon
Ickingham Palace
Hildren
Laking
Barn
Treves
The
Standard
Billings
H. B. Segur
Burlington
Trainload of cattle received for Pierre Wibaux
A trainload of southern cattle arrived today for Pierre Wibaux of Wibaux. The cattle were transferred to the Northern Pacific and will be taken to Miles City for grazing.
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Standard
Southern
Pierre Wibaux
Wibaux
Northern Pacific
Miles City
Train Delayed by Washout Near Fort Keogh
Eastbound passenger train delayed about an hour by a small washout at the Lignite bluffs three miles west of Fort Keogh, Miles City report.
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Standard
Miles City
Lignite Bluffs
Fort Keogh
Emma Bell Held on Cattle Theft Charge in Fort Benton
Mrs Emma Bell an expert cow hand and broncho buster was brought to Fort Benton after being arrested for cattle stealing in Great Falls on Saturday.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Emma Bell
Great Falls
Horse Stealing Charge Quashes Big Timber Incident
Under Sheriff J M Lyons returned this morning with Carl Dick Vinton charged with stealing two horses and a saddle from Charles Voges two weeks ago. Vinton was arrested at Shelby Junction.
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The
Standard
Big Timber
J. M. Lyons
Carl
Dick’) Vinton
Charles Voges
Vinton
Shelby Junction
Range Horses Sell Well in Big Timber Auction
Spellman and Keller conducted a successful auction of range horses in Big Timber selling 21 of 28 head at an average price of 27.12 dollars per animal.
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The
Standard
Big Timber
Delay in Insurance Tax Funds Tangles State Audit
Helena reports a dispute over State Auditor J H Calderhead failing to remit 36000 in insurance tax receipts from the quarter ending May 31 to State Treasurer A H Barrett. Barrett says no demand was made. Calderhead says slow tax checks delayed the transfer as warrants accrue interest and state finances face strain.
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Standard
Helena
J. H. Calderhead
A. H. Harret
Board of State Land Commissioners
Calderhead
Treasury
Barrett
Mr. Calderhead
Two Calves Steal Charge Faces Emma Bell and Earle Davis
Emma Bell and Earle Davis were arraigned in district court on June 30 for grand larceny. Bail set at 500 dollars each. trial scheduled for the next criminal court session. The pair allegedly stole two red calf animals at Mrs. Bell’s home near Benton Lake.
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Standard
Great Falls
Emma Bell
Earle Davis
J. Bb. Leslie
Criminal Court
James Freeman
Samuel Flyck
Bell
Funeral Follows Nicholas Cahill in Largest Virginia City Procession
The Virginia City funeral for Nicholas Cahill drew the era’s biggest valley procession. Rt Rev Father Van Den Broeck conducted the last rites at Ruby valley home as 65 carriages plus riders led the cortege to the city. He left a widow mother and siblings including Stephen Henry Ambrose Mrs Metzel and Fanny.
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The
Standard
Virginia City
Nicholas Cahill
Ruby Valley
Father van den Broeck
Stephen
Henry
Ambrose
Charles A. Metzel
York Ranch
Fanny
St Regis Placer Mining, MacCallum Mercantile Incs Formed
Helena June 30. The St. Regis Placer Mining company is incorporated with $100,000 capital by George H. Kain Fred Beadle and Michael Maher of De Borgia Missoula county. The MacCallum Cloutier Mercantile company of Anaconda is also incorporated with $40,000 capital by A H MacCallum Charles A MacCallum A P Cloutier and H A Coyne.
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Standard
Helena
St. Regis Placer Mining Company
George H. Kain
Fred Beadle
Michael Maher
de Borgia
Missoula County
MacCallum & Cloutier Mercantile Company
Anaconda
A. H. MacCallum
Charles A. MacCallum
A. P. Cloutier
H. A. Coyne
Miller Arrested On Bank Fraud Writ In Great Falls
C A Miller a railroad contractor was arrested in Great Falls on a warrant from Justice Stafford charging him with obtaining 25 dollars from Tony Grillinberger by claiming 8000 dollars lay in the bank. He was drinking and to be held until he settles.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
C. A. Miller
Divorce Suit Filed in Helena District Court
Alvary Goss filed for divorce from John Goss in Helena district court. The complaint says they married in Teton county on July 17, 1895 and Mrs. Goss accuses her husband of failing to provide for herself and their 4-year-old child.
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The
Standard
Helena
District Court
Alvary Goss
John Goss
Teton County
Bank names new cashier and declares dividend
Kurtz resigned as cashier of the National Bank of Montana. W. H. Dickinson was elected to succeed him at a regular directors meeting. The board also declared the regular semi annual dividend, a payout the bank has never missed since its organization.
Alleged Cattle Smuggling Involving Spencer Bros
Fort Benton June 30 Word reaches here that Captain Vean of the Northwest mounted police investigated alleged cattle smuggling by Spencer Bros of this country and Canada. They rounded up 600 to 700 steers over three years old and have bonded $10,000 cash after failing to report crossing the line. Earlier a train of their cattle was seized at St Paul and is under U S investigation.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Vean
Northwest Mounted Police
Spencer Bros
Canada
Dean
Rmiatier
Ottawa
Spencers
St. Paul
United States
Supreme Court Grants Extension in Minnie Healey Appeal
The Montana Supreme Court in Helena on June 30 allowed Boston & Montana or Amalgamated Copper to file a brief by August 15 in the Minnie Healey appeal from Judge Harney’s ruling in favor of F. A. Heinze. Orvis Evans submitted the extension motion as other cases were advanced.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Boston & Montana
Amalgamated Copper Company
Minnie Healey
Harney
F. A. Heinze
Orvis Vans
Wade
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Northern Pacific Express Company
Gebo
Clark's Fork Company
In Favor of Organization Opens Coal Camps
Alexander Fairgrieve of Red Lodge, former Miners' union president, arrives in Helena to organize the Belt, Sand Coulee, and Stockett coal camps. Stockett and Sand Coulee miners back the move, a 45 member charter union formed, another visit planned for Belt.
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The
Standard
Helena
Alexander Fairgrieve
Red Lodge
Miners’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
Belt
Sand Coulee
Stockett
Burglary and Grand Larceny Charged in Helena
County Attorney McConnell obtained leave to file information against Frank C. McCumber and John L. Hollister. McCumber faces burglary in the first degree for alleged early morning entry at 36 Cutler Street and theft of a watch, chain, four CDs for 251 dollars, a pocketbook and more. Hollister is charged with grand larceny for stealing a diamond ring valued at 125 dollars from C. E. Allen. Bench warrants were issued. both men are in the county jail.
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Standard
Helena
McConnell
Hollister
C. EF. Allen
Helena Woman May Prosecute Divorce Without Costs
Emma Suhr, claiming poverty, may prosecute her divorce from Chris Suhr without usual court costs. Judge Smith ordered service of papers without fees. Suhr married in St Paul on Sept 7 1891 and says he deserted her. she seeks custody of three children.
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Standard
Helena
Emma Surh
Chris. Suhr
Smith
Postmaster Changes and Rail Clerk Appointments
Washington June 30 report: O J Goff appointed postmaster at Carbonado replacing Lucius Whitney who resigned. Lizzie Burch named post mistress at Hathaway replacing Utah Hill. Railway mail clerks named: W M Bell Florence F M Murphy Helena and Thomas Gordon Fort Benton.
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Standard
Washington
O. J. Goff
Carbonado
Lucius Whitney
Lizzie Burch
Hathaway
Utah Hill
W. M. Bell
Florence
F. M. Murphy
Helena
Thomas Gordon
Fort Benton
Land patent ceded to reform school in Carbon county
The state land office received from the general land office in Washington a patent for 754.57 acres in Carbon county. The land, mostly grazing ground, has been ceded to the reform school grant and is currently under lease.
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The
Standard
Helena
State Land Office
General Land Office of the United States
Washington
Carbon County
Reform School
Earthquakes Strike Twenty Asian Minor Towns
A Vienna dispatch to the Daily Express reports earthquakes hitting 20 towns in Asia Minor with many houses collapsing. The event underscores widespread damage across the region.
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Asia Minor
London
Vienna
Daily Express
Fighting Ends as Admiral Killy Threatens Big Bombardment
Factions led by General Firmin and General Nord clash in Cape Haytien with Admiral Killy using only small guns. Fires and pillaging target Firmin’s residence while the Crete Pierrot seeks coal to head to Port Au Prince. Firmin elected to represent Gonaives in the chamber of deputies amid regional protests.
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Firmin
Hayti
Paris
Alexis Nord
Provisional Government
Republic
Killy
Firmin Wy
General Nord
Crete Pierrot
Port Au Prince
Gonaives
Chamber of Deputies
Department of
Artibonite
Seneque Montplaiser
Pierre
General
American Warship Sent to Haiti Crisis
Acting Secretary Hill ordered the US warship Marietta to depart San Juan Puerto Rico for Cape Haytien to protect American interests amid Haiti’s revolutionary crisis. Commander Rogers was directed to assist, as reports described fighting, casualties, and a government arrest of Admiral Killy while Port au Prince remained quiet.
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Hill
Livingston
Hayti
Republic
Marietta
San Juan
P. R
Cape Haytien
John A. Rodgers
State Department
United States
Powell
Port Au Prince
Firmen
Haytien
Admiral Killy
Elections in Port au Prince Shake Haiti as Deputies Hit Crisis
Port au Prince Haiti June 30 deputies elections are interrupted as political parties arm for battle. Firing reported and the situation described as serious with ongoing unrest.
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Port Au Prince
Hayti
County Assessor Estimates Yellowstone County Roll Increase
Billings reports County Assessor A P Smith will finish the assessment roll by midweek with a total rise over last year of about 641611 excluding railroad and insurance. railroad and insurance assessments may rise 145000. The county’s total assessment is expected near 6000000.
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Standard
Billings
A. P. Smith
Yellowstone County
Keerl Case Hearings Open With Alaska Transfer
Depositions from three Fort Harrison soldiers shed little new light in the Keerl murder case. They testified at the coroner’s inquest after Tom Crystal was shot at the Milwaukee beer hall. Keerl faces murder charges and is being sent to Alaska, delaying fall district court action.
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Standard
Helena
Fort Harrison
Isaac Hamberger
J. 8
Keerl
Keers
Tom Crystal
Milwaukee Beer Hall
Alaska
District Court
Franz W. Fredericks
Keaster
Crystal
Fredericks
Harry Thatcher
John Heinzenberger
Van Sant Poised for renomination at Minnesota GOP convention
Delegates arrive in St Paul for the state convention as Governor Van Sant’s renomination is assured. The platform is expected to honor his anti-railroad combinations stance while State Treasurer Black and Attorney General Douglas may be renominated by acclamation. United States Senator Knute Nelson will serve as temporary chairman.
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St. Paul
Minn
van Sant
Black
Douglas
United States
Knute Nelson
Mt Wrangell Eruptive Activity Reported
The Alaska Commercial line steamer Bertha reporting from Valdes via Kotsina notes ongoing volcanic disturbance at Mount Wrangell in the Copper River valley. June 21 observations described great black smoke plumes and lava-like beds surrounding the area as the Earth sailed.
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Seattle
Mount Wrangel
Copper River
Alaska Commercial Company
Bertha
Johansen
Valdes
Kotsina
Eerth
Escape From Fort Walla Walla Stirs Local News
Dymond of the Tenth battery and William Robinson escaped last night from the fort prison by climbing the ventilator to the roof and leaping off. Both are at large with no trace found by dawn. Fort Walla Walla Washington June.
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Dymond
Fort Walla Walla
William Robinson
Walla Walla
Wash
Sargent to Take Charge as Immigration Commissioner
Peoria Illinois June 30 Frank P Sargent will leave for Washington to assume his duties as commissioner of immigration He will be succeeded as grand master of the Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen by John Hannishan the present first grand master
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Peoria
Frank P. Sargent
Washington
The
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen
John Hannis¢han
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