Back From the Robbers Trail on the Great Northern Chase
The Great Northern chase of highwaymen near Malta continues with Standard reporters on the scene. News relies on them as no other paper has a correspondent in the field. Posses move along the Missouri River while Yellowstone forces prepare to intercept. Local sentiment and horse owners affect pursuit dynamics.
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Great Northern
Standard
Malta
Missouri River
Yellowstone
Smith & Trafton
Robbers Escape as Posse Fails to Catch Train Bandits
The pursuit faltered as mounted posse members and horses were scarce. Three robbers rode fast, covering about 30 miles in just over two hours, then headed southeast toward the Circle C outfit and into rough country beyond the Big War. Sheriff Griffiths faced criticism for his train stop actions, but passengers praise his conduct as railroad men joke about the dynamite crew's accomplice in the robbery.
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Justice of the Peace
Malta
Glasgow
Under Sheriffs
Sandusky
Senator Phillips
Bill Jackson
Jackson
Kid" Curry
Hullo
Jack Ellie
Ellis
Ellie
Circle C Outfit
Missouri
Griffiths
Jones
Railroad
Express
Division
People's Publishing Company Incorporation news
J M Kennedy of Anaconda and A W Browse and Samuel Roberts of Silver Bow county formed the People's Publishing Company of Butte with a capital of 15000 dollars. All the stock has been subscribed.
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People'’s Publishing Company
The
Standard
Helena
J. M. Kennedy
Anaconda
A. W. Browse
Samuel Roberts
Silver Bow County
People’s Publishing Company of
Butte
Capital
Fire destroys portion of Colebrook business section
A blaze started near May Street around midnight destroying part of Colebrook's business section, located 14 miles north of North Stratford, N H. The estimated loss reaches $150,000.
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North Stratford
N. H
Colebrook
May Street
Drowning in Rhine Boat Capsizes Claims 7 Soldiers
Kiel July 8 reports a boat with 16 soldiers from the 19th Pioneer battalion capsized during Rhine practice. Seven men drowned with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities investigating the incident.
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Kiel
Rhine
Taking Evidence in Considine Case
Preliminary hearing for John W. and Tom Considine, charged with ex Chief of Police Merediths murder, opens in Seattle. State signals it may prove a pistol shot preceded Merediths firing, challenging the five shot theory and stirring strong public interest.
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Seattle
Wash
John W
Tom Considine
W. L. Meredith
Meredith
John Considine
Will Discuss Grave Matters Notable in History
A compact note highlights upcoming discussions on grave matters and notable events in history, signaling a focused segment for readers interested in enduring questions and historic episodes.
Amalgamated Association Hopes Quick Strike End
President Shaffer states a settlement is likely and a strike termination is hoped for soon. New action to be taken at the Wellsville mill after the conference. Mr Schwab is expected to attend in person.
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Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Wellsville
Amalgamated association leaders to meet in Pittsburgh
Theodore J Shaffer announces a high level Amalgamated Association conference to settle wage and strike issues with steel industry leaders in Pittsburgh at the Hotel Lincoln. The gathering follows tension in Wellsville and rapid travel of vice presidents toward the meeting, with no final commitments disclosed.
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Pittsburg
Capital and Labor
Lincoln
Amalkamated Association
Iron and Steel
Alabama
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Theodore J. Shapfer
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Carnegie
American Sheet Steel Company
Organized Labor
Welleville
Wellsville
Chappell
Combine
Youngstown
No New York Involvement Mentioned in Alleged Differences
A New York observer says they are not involved in the alleged differences and know nothing of any future meetings there. The statement asserts neutrality and dismisses anticipated gatherings.
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New York
Reading Freight Strike Continues With Yard Blockade
In Reading Pennsylvania the Philadelphia and Reading freight strike remains active with over 100 cars blocked in the yard. About 25 green-hand workers are on duty as strikers demand 14 to 18 cents an hour and a nine hour day. Acting President Welsh offers three days wages and to consider grievances if workers return by tomorrow, but 1,250 Reading railway shop hands and 2,600 Reading Tram strike participants continue out.
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Reading
Philadelphia & Reading
Reading Tron Company
Reading Railway
Welsh
Death Strikes Paul Newmank of Paralysis
A death notice reports Paul Newmank dying after a period of paralysis. No additional details are provided in the readable text.
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Paul Newmank
King Kalakaua’s Adviser and Hawaii Crisis
Paul Newmann prominent Hawaii figure dies at 61 from paralysis of the brain. Long active in law and politics, he advised the monarchy and provisional Gov. Dole era, with ties to California and Washington. Hawaii faces budget strains, single-line salary warrants, and cash shortfalls as tax and legal battles unfold.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Paul Newmann
Islands
Doles
Newmrann
Hawaii
Washington
Liliuokalan
Kalakaua
California
Prussia
United States
Bohemian Club
Newmann
Masonic Temple
University of Edinburgh
United States Naval School
Annapolis
Senate
House of Representatives
House
Philadelphia
Pago Pago
Marcon Company of London
F. J. Cross
Inter-Island Telegraph Company
Treasury of
Governor Whitmarsh faces Manila investigation over land deals
United States Philippine Commission orders Henguet province governor H. P. Whitmarsh to Manila for inquiry into alleged personal gain from land and mining rights. Probe cites friction between military and civilian authorities and complaints by Colonel Duval, Dr. Kieffer, and Igoriotes.
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Manila
United States
Philippine Commission
H. P. Whitmarsh
Henguet Province
Whitmarsh
Duval
48Th
Union
Henguet
Kieffer
Worcester
Paesis
Calastao
Pangasinan
Chaffee
Wade
Batangas
Luzon
Lipa
Pardo de Tavera
Civil Commission
Cailles
Laguna
Grand Jury Probes Indianapolis Insanity Trust
Indianapolis officials and doctors face a grand jury inquiry into a two year scheme alleged to involve hundreds of insanity inquests and large fees. Dr. W R Fletcher leads the push for investigation amid claims that about a fifth of examined cases are groundless. Indictments expected.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mrs Armour Declines Half of Brother’s Estate
Mrs Philip Armour of Chicago, acting through her attorney, declines to take one half of the estate of her brother Frank Ogden who died in Cincinnati. Ogden's will provided equal division between his wife and sister, but Mrs Armour’s generosity yields the entire estate to the widow.
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Cincinnati
Philip Armour
Chicago
Frank Ogden
Rockefeller and Morgan to found Paris banking house
Paris report in the Daily Mail claims John D. Rockefeller and J. P. Morgan plan to establish a Paris banking house with a capital of £10,000,000. The announcement comes via the Paris correspondent and could signal a major European financial move.
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London
Paris
The
Daily Mail
John D. Rockefeller
J. P. Morgan
Crowninshield Issues Formal Statement On Dewey Dispatch
Rear Admiral Crowninshield, chief of the bureau of navigation, says he authored the famous dispatch to Admiral Dewey ordering action at Manila. He states the text was written in the White House and altered only by choosing capture or destroy. Secretary Long offers a differing recollection of the dispatch and its approval by the president.
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Washington
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
Dewey
Hongkong
Manila
White House
Grimes
Admiral Crowninshield
Steel interests monitor strike as conference eyed
Directors of United States Steel and allied companies in New York say they have not joined the dispute. A director told the Associated Press that a conference with the Amalgamated association on sheet and hoop issues was arranged for today in Pittsburgh. No meeting with J Pierpont Morgan will occur and Morgan has not participated.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
General Corporation
Associated Press
Shaffer
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
J. Pierpont Morgan
Mr Morgan
Immigrants to be deported for lack of registration
The attorney general's opinion allows deportation of twelve Chinese who arrived on the China with landing certificates from Honolulu collectors. They failed to obtain registration within theTreasury deadline. The Wilder schooner Golden Gate wrecked off Lanai on the 24th, total loss though cargo saved.
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China
Dole
Golden Gate
Lanai
Honolulu
Malta
Collector of Customs of
Treasury Department
Hackett to Tender Resignation as Assistant Secretary
Washington July 8 Frank W Hackett will tender his resignation as assistant secretary of the navy in the fall. He left Washington for New Hampshire to inspect the Portsmouth navy yard and other naval installations before returning next month to act as secretary in the absence of Secretary Long. The president and Secretary Long have not named a successor. Charles H Allen governor of Porto Rico has been suggested.
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Washington
Frank W. Hackett
New Hampshire
Portsmouth
Long
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
Funeral of Dennis Donovan in Great Falls
The funeral of Dennis Spencer Donovan was held from St. Ann's Catholic church in Great Falls this forenoon after remains arrived from the East with Attorney General Donovan. Rev Father Allaeya led services as a procession of children attended to Calvary cemetery. Attending out of town were David Marka H D Moore John Byrne and Frank Mettler.
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Standard
Great Falls
Dennis Spencer Donovan
Donovan
St. Ann's Catholic Church
McAllister
Father Allaeya
St. Peter's Mission
First Presbyterian Church
Calvary Cemetery
Firat Avenue
David Marka
H. D. Moore
John Byrne
Helena
Frank Mettler
Coal Combine Rumors Stir Wall Street Talks
Senator Hanna and executives from Pennsylvania Railroad and American Line visited J Pierpont Morgan & Co. in New York to pay respects. no conference on a coal combination was held. Street chatter says a formal consolidation of bituminous coal interests is unlikely soon, but a railroad led divide of mine control may be considered, following anthracite precedents in Pennsylvania.
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New York
Hanna
Caseatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Griscom
American Line
J. Pierpont Morgan &Co
Morgan
Wall Street
Mail and Express
Pennsylvania
Plague in Amoy Reported by Consul General Johnson
Consul General Johnson in Amoy China reports plague appearance two weeks earlier than usual this year with May 24 dated statement. He refused to allow Chinese steerage passengers to depart for Manila and the United States as the outbreak spreads rapidly with up to about 100 deaths daily in Amoy and nearby areas. The Hongkong Marine Hospital Service notes earlier appearance and faster spread, with several Europeans affected.
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Washington
Johnson
Amoy
China
Manila
United States
Marine Hospital Service
Hongkong
Bryant & May to Acquire Diamond Match Business in Liverpool
Bryant and May announces agreement to buy the Diamond Match company of Liverpool for 430000 pounds. The Liverpool unit is among subsidiaries started by the American firm.
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London
Bryant & May
Diamond Match Company of
Liverpool
Fatal Fire at Forsyth Burns Hotel. One Dead Ten Injured
A three-story Forsyth hotel was consumed by flames with one person burned to death and ten others injured. Investigators probe the blaze as emergency crews battled the fire through the night.
Leap For Their Lives In Forsyth Hotel Fire
Fire at the Occidental hotel on the top floor forced ten boarders and workers to leap from windows as flames swept a three story frame building. One body was recovered and identified as Jacob Braun of Hebron. coroner's inquest set for tomorrow. The blaze also destroyed the railroad coal dock and nearby structures while the wool warehouse narrowly escaped. Weathered by gale winds, Forsyth faced its worst fire in history with limited protection.
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Standard
Forsyth
Occidental Hotel
Section House
Jacob Braun
Hebron
N. D
Resignation of U S Consul General James G. Stowe
A Cape Town dispatch reports United States Consul General James G. Stowe has resigned due to inadequate salary. He will sail back to the United States in July. The post’s $7,000 annual pay could not cover Cape Town living costs amid two years of war, leaving the vacancy unfilled.
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London
Cape Town
United States
James G. Stowe
Washington
Janes G. Stowe
State Department
South Africa
Cape
Blowe
Kansas City
Annual London Meeting Opens In Brisk Weather
London hosts the Nation tion annual meeting at Hisley today in bright weather. The event features a full team with satisfactory entries but a notable absence of colonial participants. The days events are reported as unimportant.
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London
Hisley
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