Montana Rain Delivers Needed Drenching Across Valleys and Plains
Special dispatch reports widespread rainfall across Montana, strongest in the southeast, easing drought for stockmen and farmers. In Miles City 1.22 inches fell in 24 hours, with light to moderate showers noted in Billings Glendive Big Timber and other towns. Farmers welcome rain. alfalfa remains unharvested in some areas as sun remains scarce.
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The
Standard
Helena
Montana
Montrose W. Hayes
Helena Weather Bureau
Miles City
Fatal accident shocks 90-foot yacht racing history
In Newport a seaman, Carl B. Olsen, was washed from the Columbia's bowsprit and drowned during a 90-foot yacht race. The Columbias withdrew, no finish this day, as crews searched and a bulletin halted Newport series racing. The day also saw damage to Constitution and strong seas with Reliance finishing after a 47 minute 1 second second leg.
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Newport
R. IL
Carl B. Olsen
Columbia
Olsen
New York Yacht Club
King Edward Sends Message to King Peter
Belgrade reports King Edward replies courteous on King Peter I accession wishing him prosperous reign and peace. He hopes Servia’s good name is restored after tragic events. London states telegram does not change Britain's stance and relations will not be immediately resumed.
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Edward
Peter
Belgrade
England
Servia
London
Great Britain
Initiative and Referendum Amendment Declared Invalid
Judge J B Cleland of the Oregon State Circuit Court ruled the initiative and referendum amendment to the constitution invalid following a demurrer to A A Kaudderly et al v City of Portland. The decision cites irregularities by the legislative assembly in processing the amendment, with Judges George Sears and Frazer concurring.
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Portland. Ore
J. B Cleland
State Circuit Court Today
A. A. Kaudderly
Portland
Legislative Assembly
George, Sears and Frazer
Heat Prostrations Rise in Washington Hit Weather Day
Washington officials report nine heat prostrations with several serious cases as temperatures reach up to 103 degrees on street thermometers despite a weather bureau reading of 96. The heat wave worsened conditions across the city today.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Timber land deal tops earlier Weyerhauser era
Seattle dated July 2 The Post-Intelligencer reports that tomorrow it will note a massive timber lands agreement described as the biggest since the Weyerhauser syndicate began operating in Washington state.
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Seattle
Post-Intelligenccer
Weyerhauser Syndicate
State of Washington
Timberland Sale Shocks Vancouver Island Deals
Yesterday C H Cobb James Campbell and Rufus H Smith of Seattle and Frank Brownell of Everett paid 1 000 000 in cash to the Dunsmuir estate for 50 000 acres of timber lands on Vancouver island.
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C. H. Cobb
James Campbell
Rufus H. Smith
Seattle
Frank Brownell
Everett
Dunsmuir
Vancouver Island
New Coking Plant at Storrs Seen as Largest in State
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Red Lodge July 2 reports engineer P H Gallagher noting the Amalgamated Copper company’s new coking plant at Storrs will begin operations mid July. He calls the Storrs plant the state's largest outside Anaconda with 100 ovens ready and 100 more under construction plus 50 homes and a good hotel in town. He declines details on Bear Creek coal developments east of Red Lodge, saying the field is among the state’s greatest and its development will come.
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Standard
Red Lodge
P. H. Gallagher
Amalgamated Copper Company
Storrs
Gallagher
Amalgamated
Bear Creek
Anaconda
Large Post Office Deficit Indicates Big Fiscal Gap
Washington July 2 Captain Castle auditor of the treasurer postoffice department estimates a postal deficiency for the just closed fiscal year of 4 617 208 dollars. The prior year deficit was 2 961 170 dollars. The rise stems from the cost surge in rural free delivery. Receipts totaled 184 268 609 dollars and expenditures 158 883 812 dollars. The free delivery shortfall may exceed the 227 000 dollar estimate. Postmaster General Payne and Mrs Payne depart for the Catskills to observe the Fourth of July. Payne reports feeling better despite heat.
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Washington
Captain Castle
Postoffice Department
Payne
Catskills
Funds in Treasury to Different Funds
Helena July 2 The report of State Treasurer A H Barret for June shows a cash balance in the different funds totaling 431797.51 dollars. The list includes Permanent school 140818.55 and school income 47659.28 among many others such as university bond 6633.04 normal school bond 43182.18 agricultural college bond 14417.01 deaf and dumb asylum 5385.47 reform school building 2122.04 state capitol building 34.47 school of mines building 3849.49 and stock indemnity 5856.93 with total funds reaching over 431 thousand dollars.
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The
Standard
Helena
A. H. Barret
Normal School
Agricultural College
Bond
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Reform School
State Capitol
School of Mines
State Law Library
Medical Board
Soldiers Home
Capitol
Permanent Agricultural College
New Camp of Veterans at Fort Assinniboine
Havre July 2 Soldiers at Fort Assinniboine organized 4 camp of the Army of the Philippines with 30 non commissioned officers as charter members First sergeant Henry Koch elected president Other officers include Hamilton Smith Litterest Schlegel Funk and others The camp named the Gen S B M Young in honor of the colonel of the third cavalry upon its departure for the Philippines Badges were sent for and the group is expected to grow rapidly in membership.
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Havre
Fort Assinniboine
Society of the Army of the Philippines
Sergti Henry Koch
Hamilton
Troop M
3D Cavary
Smith
24Th Infantry
Litterest
Cavalry
Schlegel
Troop
3D Cavalry
Funk
2D Cavalry
S. B. M. Young
Third Cavalry
Philippines
Not Ready for Mining Before September
Helena July 2 The Cokedale mines operated by the Helena and Livingston Smelting and Reduction company have been pumping non stop though the task is vast and the mines will not be unwatered before Sept 1. Once pumped out 300 to 400 men will be employed. The mines, shut six years ago, left the town deserted as workers toil day and night with 35 to 40 men at work and ongoing repairs.
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Standard
Helena
Cokedale
Helena and Livingston
State fair directors accept the grounds for Montana fair
Helena July 2 The board of directors of the Montana state fair has unconditionally accepted the Helena residents’ tract to be used as state fair grounds. No formal agreement yet, but members expect streetcar line extension to reach the site by next year. Director George resigned from the executive committee and RB H Tatem of Helena was elected in his place. Secretary Pace will convene a meeting to discuss fair details, likely this Friday.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
State Elks Meet in Butte Sets First Montana Session
Butte hosts the Montana state lodge of Elks for its first annual session on Aug 13 and 14 with a parade baseball games minstrel show and a ball at Columbia gardens. Committees led by W E Reynolds and J B Gallagher plan arrangements and events.
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Montana
Lodge of Elks
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Elks
Butte Lodge
J.B. Gallagher
W. E. Reynolds
Silver Bow Lodge
Dan Brown
C. P. Gillis
A.A. Crossman
Charles Copenharve
Dan Walsh
W. W. Cheely
A. N. Brown
A.B. Keith, Jr
N.C. Haynes
C. P. Connelly
C. B. Hoskins
Sam Treloar
J. A. Lynch
George Symons
Sports and Elk Minstrels
A. A. Crossman
W. R. Tonney
M. G. Vucovich
E. J. Le*radeau
H. A. Galwey
J. B. Gallagher
W. J. Flood
C. P. Millis
Guy Stapleton
W. H. Haviland
Thomas Scadden
M. Gensberger
Harry O'Gorman
Byrne
H. A. Gallwey
Reynolds & McDowell
Bee Hive
Petition of Jews Is Soon to Be Sent
Washington reports that a petition on behalf of Russian Jews will reach the state department or Oyster Bay in about a week. It will be sent to Mr. Riddle in St. Petersburg with instructions on how to proceed. If Russia declines to receive it, the effort may end.
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Washington
Loomis
State Department
Oyster Bay
United States
Riddle
St. Petersburg
President Purcell to Name Berger Successor
Red Lodge July 2 M F Purcell of Stockett president of the Miners union arrived called here by the fugitive secretary treasurer D M Berger Berger’s accounts were in order when he left and Purcell said he would not appoint a successor immediately though he may after returning to Stockett No one has been performing Berger’s duties and locals fear he may evade capture on the assault charge against him
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Standard
Red Lodge
M. F. Purcell
Stockett
Miners’ Union
D. M. Berger
Purcell
Berger
Salt Lake Building Contractors Suspend Work Strike
Salt Lake July 2 The Building Contractors association which includes nearly all city contractors has ordered a city wide lockout starting July affecting more than 5,000 workers. Contractors say workmen were called out without explanation, the principal grievance prompting the stoppage.
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Salt Lake
Building Contractors’ Association
Gustavus Swan Dies. Pioneering Telegraphist and Philanthropist
Rome New York July 2 Gustavus Swan a pioneer telegrapher and philanthropist died at his Westerville home last night at age 15 years. Swan was long identified with major telegraph systems and known for public spirit.
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Rome
N. Y
Gustavus Swan
Westerville
Celebration at the Port Plans Independence Day Sports
In Helena on July 2 a program for Fort Harrison Independence Day celebrations is set. The event promises memorable contests and new sports to entertain spectators.
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the Standard
Helena
Fort Harrison
Butte Postoffice Reports 1902 03 Gains Amid Busy Money Order Rise
The Butte post office issued a fiscal year statement showing postal receipts up 10.5 percent to 88,826.71 with an $8,433.99 year increase. Registry, special delivery, and money order sections show notable rises including 3 percent in registrations, 12 percent in specials, and 18,508.67 more domestic orders issued year over year. Outside offices remitted less by 40,686.20 than last year.
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Butte
Ise
POR A SR Oi
Senice Aneavents
Estes Eines Eats
Esas
Pala
Philadelphia Mint Sets New Coinage Record
The Philadelphia mint finished its fiscal year with a record coinage volume surpassing the prior year by 19,578,766 pieces. Coinage included 161,194,265 for the U.S. government, plus substantial amounts for the Philippines, Cuba, and Venezuela, totaling large bullion and various metals valued in the hundreds of millions.
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Philadelphia
United States Mint
Landis
Treasury Department
Washington
United States
Philippines
American Sailors Enjoy Warm Welcome in Copenhagen
American sailors from the U S squadron at anchor off Kallandberg visited Copenhagen. Excursions to points of interest drew crowds and displayed friendly reception, while officers praised Kiel hospitality but urged rest after the busy round of entertainments.
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Copenhagen
United States
Kallandberg
Kiel
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