Secretary Leggatt Foresees Massive St Louis Exposition
J Benton Leggatt secretary of the Montana commission travels to St Louis to study the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He notes the fair will be the largest yet and outlines expected costs and funding from city state and federal sources. The piece traces the Louisiana purchase and its states and posts population and economic figures.
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J. Benton Leggatt
Montana Commission
East
St. Louis
Montana
Leggat
Philadelphia
Chicago
United States
Missouri
Louisiana Purchase
Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana
Napoleon Bonaparte
France
New Orleans
Colorado
Wyoming
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Louisiana Territory
Yellek Medical Institute
Bate
Montane St
Lost Boy Reunited After Holiday Garden Search
Four year old Johnnie Holland wandered from Columbia Gardens during a holiday crowd. After an hour, a passerby brought him to the city jail, where his father collected him unharmed. He likely ventured off frightened by nearby cannon fire and loud noises.
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Columbia Gardens
J. J. Holland
Franklin Street
Johnnie
Wharton
Northern Pacific Railway
Johnie
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visitors
Mrs. James A. Murray arrives in town from Philadelphia while Judge W. W. Dixon returns from Missoula. Mr. and Mrs. W. FE Persel of Helena visit the city after a Spokane trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Murray
Philadelphia
W. W. Dixon
Missoula
W. FE. Persel
Helena
City
Spokane
Persell Leads Helena Baseball Club Toward Salt Lake City
Mr. Persell, director of the Helena baseball club, will send the boys off in good shape toward Salt Lake City for their game on Tuesday.
Walcott Charged In Rabbit Killing At Montana Coursing Park
Manager of the Montana Coursing Club files a complaint in county court charging Joe Walcott world welterweight champion and trainer Johnson with petty larceny for killing an imported jack rabbit at the coursing park. The incident involved two hounds and a dog named May W in a practice run, with the gamekeeper protest. The warrant status and court appearance are not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Black
Montana Coursing Club
Joe Walcott
Mose la Fontise
Butte
Johnson
Coursing Park
Wolcott
May W
Burt
Unruly Mob Takes Possession of Town
A mob of young men in Middlesboro, Masa attacked lawmen injuring a deputy sheriff, assaulted a policeman, burned the home of a police court judge, and stormed the town house in an attempted prisoner release. Judge Nathan Washburne’s home burned as authorities appealed for aid and nearby towns sent help at seven o’clock to restore order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesboro
Masa
Nathan Washburne
Two Men Shot by Saloon Keeper in Detroit
Detroit July 4 Em Tobian died today from a stomach wound after a fight last night in which two others were shot. Peter Kraemer and Frank Haggener are expected to recover. The shooter, Anthony Soloski, a saloon keeper, says the men were gang members who attacked his establishment. Soloski is under arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Tobian
Peter Kraemer
Frank Haggener
Anthony Soloski
Soloski
Slide for Life Ends in Tragic Fall in Fort Dodge
Clara Fox of Omaha was killed while making a wire slide from the courthouse to a telephone pole. The unbuckled harness released as she started and she fell about 100 feet into a crowd, injuring W. H. Wheeler of Fort Dodge who died from the impact.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Clara Fox
Omaha
W. H. Wheeler
Devastating Sacramento Valley Fire Ravages Wheatland
A major blaze swept Wheatland California on July 4 destroying numerous business structures and residences. Strong winds fueled the fire causing widespread property loss with extensive flames and smoke reported across the district.
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Wheatland
Cal
Sacramento Valley
Dine With Vanderbilt Berlin July Fourth Lunch on North Star
Emperor William and Prince Henry had lunch today aboard Cornelius Vanderbilt’s yacht North Star at Travemunde. The visit coincides with wartime tensions and showcases Vanderbilt’s hospitality to European royals aboard the vessel.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Henry
Cornelius Vanderbilt
North Star
Travemunde
Family Pass Definitions Cause Railways to Split
Railway officials dispute how broadly to define family for passes. An American copied Paris-Lyons-Mediterranée guidance showing a single family pass may cover father, mother, children, grandparents, in laws, siblings, uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces and attached servants.
Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy Ad
An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney liver and bladder troubles including diabetes Bright's disease rheumatism dyspepsia eczema and general blood disease It claims rapid relief within two weeks and notes physician support and free trial samples via mail from Rondout New York
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David Kennedy
Paul Bessette
Enterprise Street
Adams
Mass
Bright
DR. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout, N. Y
Dr Kennedy's Golden Drops Heal Various Ailments
Advertising copy touts Golden Drops by Dr Kennedy as a remedy for neuralgia rheumatism bruises and burns with claimed quick relief and multiple uses in a single bottle, reflecting historic patent medicine marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Amateur athletes shine at national all around championship
New York July 4 heat hampered the all around meet at Celtic park Long Island City. Ellery H. Clark of the Boston Athletic Association won with 6318 points, defending his 1897 title. Adam B. Gunn of the Central YMCA Buffalo placed second with 5808.14 points and F W C Foster of Harvard was third with 5348.14. Gunn battled through a badly injured foot, spiked during practice, as Clark led early near the world record for the event. Clark won the 19 yard dash and the mile walk while Gunn swept the shot put and performed solidly in the high jump and hammer throw. Final standings list Clark 6318, Gunn 5894, Foster 5456, Mahoney 5403, Greene 4875, Ryan 4369.14, Mang 3686, Cain 3330.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union of the
United States
Celtic Park
Long Island City
Ellery H. Clark
Boston Athletic Association
Adam B. Gunn
Central Y. M. C. A
Buffalo
F. W. C. Foster
Harvard
Gunn
Clark
Harry Gill
Toronto
Gill
Foster
Mahoney
Athetic Club
Greene
Baltimore
Adam C. Gunn
F.C. Foster
Harvard University
J. F. Mahoney
New York Athletic Club
W. H. Greene
Baltimore Athletic Club
J. Z. Ryan
St. Bartholomew Athletic Club
Lewis Mang
Mohawk Athletic Club
Martin L. Cain
Williston
Mass
Shamrock III defeats Shamrock I in windward beat
New York July 4 Shamrock III defeats Shamrock I by 31 minutes 10 seconds in a 11 mile windward trial. Shamrock II showed gains since yesterday as kites and tacks faced difficult seas with tugs towing after rounding 11 mile mark at Sandy Hook.
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New York
Shamrock I
Shamrock L
Thomas
Yesterdy
Shamrock Il
Bevis
Wringe
Shamrock III
Sir Thomas
Sandy Hook
Piggy Ward Heads Home As Father Falls Ill
Piggy Ward, captain and second baseman of the Butte team, received a telegram about his father's serious illness and plans to depart today to be with him. The squad braces for lineup changes as La Roque moves to second and others fill in as Ward may be away briefly.
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Piggy Ward
Butte
Ward
la Roque
Shaffer
Runkle
Kane
Wilmot
Harness races at the track today
The Driving club schedules harness racing at the track with two matches already arranged and potential more this afternoon. A mixed race features You Roe D C 8 and Howell as starters, plus a team race between John Scovil's team and Mr Strong's team. Races start at 2 o'clock.
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You Roe
D. C
Howell
John Scovil
Mr. Strong
Eagles Beat Elks In Helena Game
Helena July 4 Special Dispatch. The Helena lodge of Eagles defeated the Elks 18 to 0 in a loosely played game. Eagles scored 14 runs in two innings with 7 in the ninth and 4 in the sixth, overcoming an eighth inning tie as Elks committed numerous errors in the ninth.
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Helena
Helena Lodge of Eagles
Elks’ Lodge
Eagles
Elks
Seek or Of Men That Have Shrunken Underdeveloped Restored
A promotional notice claiming a treatment system can permanently restore men to normal size. It requests letters with confidential correspondence and provides a 2 cent reply stamp.
Cure Without Cutting for Canal Obstructions Claims
The author states relief from canal obstructions in 10 to 30 days without cutting or pain. They promise permanent removal of all obstructions by their treatment system without cauterizing or dilation.
Elks Rally Over Eagles Amid Busy Bleachers
Briscoe of the Elks struggled with control but struck out 12 as the Elks added four more hits and five more errors than the Eagles. Excitement ran high in the bleachers and grandstand during the tense matchup.
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Briscoe
Elks
Eagles
Manwime
Western Montana Missoula Notes Visitors and Travelers
James Murray and family of Butte visit Missoula. Judge Hiram Knowles enjoys a six week vacation. Mrs. Harry Lambert of Butte visits Missoula. A L Avery and daughter come from Evaro for the Fourth. Mrs. N A Harnois of Butte stays with Mrs. Dan Feighner. Miss Katharyne Wentworth returns from Chicago. Mrs. H E Phelps and children come back from Minneapolis after months away.
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James Murray
Butte
Missoula
Hiram Knowles
Harry Lambert
A. L. Avery
Evaro
N. A. Harnois
Dan Feighner
Katharyne Wentworth
Chicago
H. E. Phelps
Minneapolis
Onion club outing to be Missoula event of year
Missoula on July 4 notes the Onion club outing as a premier city event. President Charles F. Dorman leads preparations for a Tuesday morning departure with Judge Brantley Col T C Marshall and other notables due to attend. Three new members will join this year enhancing interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Onion Club
Charles F. Dorman
Judge Brantley
Supreme Court
Col. T. C. Marshall
Zouave Uniform Wows Missoula Parade Veterans Recall History
A July 4 parade in Missoula featured a genuine zouave uniform worn in 1865 by John L. Sloane of the Duryee Zouaves of New York. Judge Sloane wore it at the Washington grand review and has treasured it since. Veterans saluted the attire as a link to old times and a source of noble thoughts for the youth.
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Missoula
John L. Sloane
Duryee Zouaves
New York
Judge Sloane
Washington
Tragedy Averted as Man Tries Drowning at Point Defiance
Adolph Rose, described as mentally unwell, attempted to drown himself in the water at Point Defiance park in Tacoma after living in the woods for three days. A spectator rescued him after he went waist deep, and he was taken to the city jail for safe keeping.
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Tacoma
Adolph Rose
Point Defiance Park
Venezuelan General Hernandez Appointed Minister to U.S.
General Jose Manuel Hernandez known as El Moro is named Venezuelan minister to the United States, with Caracas announcing his diplomatic posting on July 4. The appointment signals continuity in bilateral ties as Venezuela seeks closer engagement with Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Jose Manuel Herandez
el Moro
United States
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Weimescary Co
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Haviland China
Mark
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Thompson Block
ST. Louis Exposition
Legent
The
Metropolis
Colum
Bia Gardens
Butte Briefs
Walcott
Vanderbilt
Farope
Shamrock
Pennsylvania
Driving Club
Western
Missoula Notes
Hood River
P.M. Reilly's
Ellis Paint CO
E. Quartz Street
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Butte Office Cor
Arizona and Aluminum Sts
Benner, Mont
Butte, Anaconda
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