Anaconda Brother Searched For After Sister’s Death
Harvey Showers, a linotype machinist from Anaconda, is missing after his sister Mary M. Showers died on Sunday. Parents and relatives have tried telegraph and inquiries across recent travels in the Northwest and Washington without any word. They fear he may have moved again seeking work and hope he will contact his family once settled.
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Harvey Showers
Anaconda
Great Northwest
Mary M. Showers
Thetandard
Washington
Harvey
Fireworks at Greig’s and local notices
City items include fireworks at Greig’s and social notices from Lady Foresters meeting tonight. Local listings cover Hamerslough's Shields block, riding pony for sale, Odson's and Smoke W. R. cigar ads, tents for sale or rent, and Verberkmoes optician jeweler. Strain's Schlappi offer 10 cent men’s straw hats. music stores and several local names appear.
Montana business briefs and notices from July
Local ads from Butte to Helena include clothing sales at Strain's and Adams' department store, balloon events, and fireworks orders. Readers are prompted to rent venues, bid on mining work, and find job opportunities while several residents travel between Butte, René, and the capital.
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I X L Clothing
Butte
Will Enter Plea Today in Western Union Fraud Case
Thomas McLaughlin, accused by Western Union of obtaining information to defraud, will have a chance to plead today at a hearing before Justice of the Peace Kennedy. The trial is scheduled next Monday at 2 p.m. with a jury demand by McLaughlin. Aiding attorney Kirk of Butte is expected to plead for him as McLaughlin may not attend.
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Thomas McLaughlin
Western Union Telegraph Company
Justice of the Peace
Kennedy
Mlaughlin
Kirk
Butte
McLaughlin
Stuart
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
France fixes duty free tobacco allowances for travelers
The French director general of customs issued a circular setting exact limits for passenger imports for personal use. Travelers may bring 30 cigars or 40 cigarettes or 34% ounces of tobacco free of duty. Any excess will be taxed only on the portion over the allowance.
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London Globe
Director General of Customs
France
Stranger prowler with light mustache sought by police
Police hunt a boy about four years old wearing a light mustache like disguise and a slouch hat. He roams at night knocking at doors and windows, asking for food, and escaping before occupants awaken. In two cases he brandished a pistol at windows and fled. Residents report several visits.
Mrs Hallahan Attends Son’s Funeral Despite Confinement
Mrs Hallahan mother of the late Major Hallahan attended his funeral yesterday after a long confinement at St Anns hospital. She went to St Pauls church but physicians advised against it and she was not permitted to attend the afternoon services. Mrs McConnell of Republic Washington has been visiting.
Funeral services for Miss Mary M. Showers this afternoon
The funeral for Miss Mary M. Showers will be held at 2 o'clock at the Episcopal church with Rev. Mr Brown officiating.
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Mary M. Showers
Cherry Street
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Hill Cemetery
Episcopal Church
Mr. Brown
Miraculous Icon Attracts Greek Pilgrims In Constantinople
Excitement runs high in the Greek community as a Wool Virgin icon in Alti Mermer church reportedly cures epilepsy and other ailments through violent displays. Though the patriarch warns against miracles bought with money, crowds flock daily, and the church banks over ten pounds from sales. A grand commission failed to verify cures, prompting an official admonition to avoid deception.
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Constantinople
Alti Mermer
Stamboul
Peramos
Holy Synod
Xanthopolis
Miner John Gillinan Returns from Borneo to India Voyage
John D. Gillinan, a mining engineer, spent seven years in Borneo and Sumatra before arriving at Fifth Avenue hotel last week. He sailed to Holland yesterday and will travel to India. He reports tailless black apes in those regions with humanlike features and a native-like dialect, claiming they understand speech and are revered by locals.
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Borneo
Sumatra
John D. Gillinan
Etruria
Fifth Avenue
Holland
Netherlands
India
Gillinan
Importance of Study in Elementary Schools Forum
The article argues elementary branches of study serve two aims: help children understand and navigate their environment through arithmetic and geography, and develop faculties like intellect memory and judgment. It also notes writing drawing calisthenics and manual training build will, habits, and virtues for better citizenship and service.
Monocles and a Cavalry Captain at Pretoria
In Pearson's Magazine a Cape Town scene notes monocles common there but scarce in Johannesburg and Pretoria. A famed cavalry captain famously kept his monocle in all conditions, even at bath. Lord Kitchener offered a staff post if he shed it, and after being captured by the Boers he was returned to camp still wearing his eyeglass with nothing else.
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Pearson's Magazine
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Transvaal
Yaas
Billiard Parlor Owner Blames Ping-pong for Decline
The New York Times reports a Broadway billiard room owner laments losing customers to a cheaper ping-pong venue. He replaced half his $1,500 tables with ping-pong, then notes patrons are slowly returning as carpenters retrofit the rooms.
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The
New York Times
Domestic Revelations from a Parlor Maid
A Philadelphia Record excerpt quotes a parlor maid explaining that in large millionaire households servants face harsh ser vices and poor meals while smaller households offer better food and treatment. The contrast shows class differences in domestic service and living conditions.
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Philadelphia Record
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Anaconda News
Wain
Greig’s
Lady Foresters
Hamerslough’s
Shields
Odson's
W. R
Union
Greig's
Verberkmoes
Optician
Schlappi
B. H. Cook
H. C. Rickards
B. F. Walkins
Paxton
P. H. Paxton
Havana
Standard Navy Old Peach & Honey
Kodaks
Bull’s Eye Kodaks
Eastman Plate
Kodak
E. Park Avenue
P. D. McKenzie
Maj. J. E. Dawson
Hammerslough’s
C. F. Conn of
New York City
M. D. Rumsey
Earl R. Smith
George J. Young
René, Nev
Montana
L. H. Mickel and
A. P. Wilkinson
Helena
Schlitz
Copper City Commercial Company
Goodfriend's
Walsh's
East Park
Strain's
Hawn Drug Co
Roach & Smith
Order of the Scottish Clans
Silverhall
Strain’s
Adams’ Department Store
Discount
Adams
Bitter Root Stock Farm
Ste
Great Northern Railway
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Capital City Lodge
D. of H
Sister Shower
Adams’ Department
St. Mark's Guild
Setzer
Young People’s Society of the Swedish Baptist Church
Corner Cedar
Fifth Streets
Frank Kennedy
Harry Nell
W. A. Rankin
Barker
Silverlake
Lost Creek Coal Mining Company
J. W. Black
P. O. Box
F. A. Jones
Lincoln
Neb
Mr. Jones
Union Label
Thumson
East Park Avenue
Board of County Commissioners
Poor Farm
William Kelliher
Thomas Wlaughlin
Western Union
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Stagg
Church Services
West Third Street
Wellcome & Peckover
Naccnas
Geography
James Boys
Missouri
Jesse James
Bob Ford
Cove
Smith Drug Co
Margaret
Collins
Grand Musical Entertainment
Ursuline Convent
Mount Angela
Mont
Keppler Jewelry Co
Main Street
Copper City
Grocery and Market
Dunham
Walter Baker's
Huyler’s Premium
Kingsford
Kingford
Pillsbury's
Copper City Commercial Co
Anaconda, Montana
Aneconda, Mont
United States
John S. Marshall
C. A. Perrin
Meyers’ Music
Park Ave
Daly Bank and Trust Company OF
Sohn R Tool
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
B. C Norbeck
United States Land Office
James A. Dunia
White Chief Lode
Ledge
State of
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F.montana
Beginning
Discovery Shaft
Recorder’s
Deer Lodge County
Summit Placer
Register of the
Uni States Land Office
George D. Greene
Register
Board of Road Trustees
Peter Levengood
U. 6
U. S. Land Office
Walter C. Staton
Township
M. M
Sioner
Moe
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