Judge Sullivan Targets Butte Sneak Thief Gang
A Butte police court report details Judge Sullivan’s crackdown on a local gang described as tough colored women from Seattle now in Butte. Patsy Bolivar fined $40 for prostitution after robbery claims. other arrests include Sam Horn, Lofty Mahoney Jr, Jack Dugan, and James Pierce for various charges. Eight drunks fined $5 each marked Sunday’s total.
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Patsy Bolivar
Sam Horn
Marguerite
Pleasant Alley
Lofty Mahoney, Jr
Josie Palmer
Jack Dugan
South Main Street
James Pierce
Command decisions in Asiatic theater shift to Miles
The article discusses possible command of American forces in the Orient. It notes Major General Bates, noted for Cuban campaign service, could be placed in field command but a domestic officer is favored. General Miles is repeatedly mentioned as likely to assume leadership as conditions in the region intensify.
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Bates
Philippines
Miles
Orient
Chinese officials in turmoil as Pekin legations believed wiped out
Washington reports claim foreign legations and ministers in Pekin are effectively destroyed. Wu, Chinese minister, rejects cable claims that Sheng knew of killings and says officials lack reliable information. He notes communications are suspended and Sheng could not have known foreigners were dead.
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Washington
Pekin
China
Sheng
Shanghai
Mr Wu
Congress Aid Or War With China Remains Unclear
Representative Cannon, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, said there is no current call for a new session and that responsibility for the trouble must be identified before any decision on war with China. He noted the 100000 troop limit and that emergency funds exist to meet needs, with forces in the Philippines available if needed.
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Washington
Cannon of Hliness
House Committee On Appropriations
Congress
China
Philippines
Conger's Successor Rumor Circulates for China Post
Washington reports a circulating rumor that M. W. Rockhill may be named the U S representative to China. Rockhill denies being considered, noting plans to depart for South America in August. He leads the Pan American Bureau and speaks Chinese fluently after travels in China.
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Washington
M. W. Rockhill
United States
China
Pekin
Rockhill
Pan-American Bureau
South America
Empire
Allied forces attack Pekin area as tensions rise in China
Reports from foreign settlements describe the retreating allied advance toward the walled city of Tientsin and the fragile status of legations in Pekin. Western ministers express horror at the latest developments while officials debate a commission to investigate the crisis. Ex-Minister Denby’s name arises in commission talk.
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Peiho
Associated Press
Pekin
Tientsin
China
Shanghai
Denby
McKinley Departs Canton for Washington to Handle Chinese Affairs
President McKinley left Canton at 10 50 PM in a special car attached to the Pennsylvania train with Secretary Cortelyou. He will attend to measures related to the Chinese situation and plans to return within days. Cabinet members are expected at the White House soon for a possible meeting. A crowd greeted him at the McKinney house with handshakes but no speeches as he departed.
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Canton
Ohio
Mc.Kinley
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cortelyou
White House
China
J. W. McClymonds
Mansillon
Maseillon
McKinney House
Army Surgeon General visits Presidio hospital in Tientsin crisis
San Francisco July 16 Surgeon General George M Steinberg arrived to inspect the military hospital at the Presidio and commented on troop fatalities in the attack on Tientsin. He noted dispatches of a 100 bed field hospital to China and medical supplies for 5,000 men for three months.
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San Francisco
George M. Steinberg
United States Army
Presidio
Tientsin
Steinberg
Manila
China
Medina
Taku
Penney
Washington Dispatch On War Department Tablegram
General MacArthur reports from Manila dated July 16 that a transport line sailed for China with 21 officers and 94 enlisted men from multiple units including the 11th and 6th Infantry and ordnance staff. A separate Tokio dispatch dated July 10 notes Russians in Tientsin pressed by Japanese forces with a joint assault repelled causing Japanese casualties.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Dline
China
Ith Regiment
United States Infantry
6Th
William Crosder
Geant
Flintshire
Tokio
Tientsin
Jos
Chinese Minister’s Regret Over Tientsin Conflict
The Chinese minister expressed astonishment and profound regret at the Tientsin battle developments reported by cables. He noted the Americans killed and wounded by name, recalling his long residence in Tientsin and Li Hung Chang’s era, and visualized the walled city and surrounding streets.
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Washington
Battle of
Tientsin
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
Chinese Petition Leaders Executed by Privy Council Order
An unofficial Washington report says 2000 Chinese officials in Pekin petitioned Prince Tuan to shield foreigners. Prince Tuan then ordered execution of all who signed the petition.
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Washington
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Unclear Captain Wilcox Wound Report In 9th Infantry
War Department states no Captain Wilcox wounded in the 9th infantry. Officials suspect Major Wallace of the 9th instead.
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Washington
War Department
Wilcox
9Th Infantry
Major Wallace
9Th
Railroads face crop shortfalls with retrenchment plan
Northern Pacific and Great Northern announce broad retrenchment to cut about 2 million dollars in the coming year due to crop failures. layoffs, suspension of improvements, and reduced operations expected. discuss local traffic and future line enhancements, including Duluth line repairs and new coast-system connections.
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Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Mellen
Dakotas
Red River Valley
Miller
Duluth
St Paul
Yellowstone Park Excursion From Butte On July 22
Northern Pacific announces a five and half day Yellowstone National Park excursion departing Montana Union Depot Butte at 210 PM arriving Livingston 650 PM supper and breakfast at Albemarle hotel then depart Livingston at 820 AM for park Return includes lodging and breakfast at Albemarle Hotel Livingston Fare is 40 dollars Call or address WH Merriman Gen Agt Northern Pacific Ry Butte Mont Also mention 20 suite for men at Hennessy clothing sale on Monday.
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Northern Pacifi
Yellowstone National Park
Montana Union Depot
Butte
Livingston
Albemarle Hotel
Park
Iomelon
Hutteroom
National Park
Merriman
N. Pp
Butte, Mont
Through Trains and Northern Pacific Mainline Ad
The Northern Pacific remains the sole railway offering passenger service from Butte to St Paul and Minneapolis with the North Coast Limited as the premium crack train. All classes of tickets are honored on this train without extra fares. The painting of Custer's Last Hunt continues to draw crowds at the Southern hotel bar.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
St. Paul
Minneapolis
North Coast Limited
Northwest
Southern Hotel
Four Years Mining and Electrical Engineering at Montana School of Mines
The state school of mines at Butte Montana offers a four year course in mining and electrical engineering. Two terms of 20 weeks each per year. First term opens September 11 1900. Tuition free to residents of Montana. For further information address N R Leonard Butte Mont.
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State School of Mines
Butte, Mont
Montana
N. R. Leonard
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Parise
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Denver Alliance
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Yellowstone Park
Hennessy’ Clothing Sale
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Courtney’s Cash
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
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Drs. Murray & Freund
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Graham
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