Will Contested After Butte Beneficiary Bequests
Mathias Waldherr died in Butte on April 5 leaving a will giving $100 to each sister and brother and the rest to charity. The Nebraska sisters and a brother in Idaho contest Montana probate claiming a larger estate valued about $2,681.50 after executor fees and claims. Lawyers engaged, dispute centers on validity of the will and Montana 30 day rule.
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Standard
Nebraska City
Neb
Mathias Waldherr
Butte
Montana
Mathias Waidherr
St. James Hospital
Alexander J. Johnston
John Waldherr
Salmon City
Idaho
Anna Snell
Palmyra
Marie Cummings
St. Paul
Delia H. Barbeau
Associated Charities of
Waldherr
Jesse B. Roote
M. L. Holand
Mantle
West Broad Way
Man drafts will on deathbed at Mantle home
The dying man, who lingered with pneumonia, refused to name beneficiaries. Despite several parties pressing for a will, he ordered them from his room and summoned Mrs Barbeau, Mr Johnston and Mr Folland to draft a will aligned with his wishes. Mrs Barbeau was his Mantle housekeeper.
Amur district on edge as Manchuria tensions rise
London reports say Amur district mobilized on a war footing amid clashes between Cossacks and Chinese workers on the Russo Manchurian railway. Russian forces are described as 50,000 with 112 guns while officials vow to persevere to avoid broader war. The Chinese minister in St. Petersburg disavows Manchuria events and pledges representations to Pekin.
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London
Daily Mail
Amur
Siberia
Manchuria
Michael
Selenga
Russian Frontier Commission
Igun
Blagoveschensk
Aigen
St. Petersburg
Blagoveschenek
Pekin
China
Tientsin
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Refugees Flock to Treaty Ports Amid China Crisis
Steamship reports refugees from across China gather at treaty ports to board ships to Japan. Naga saki and Kobe fill as appeals for aid flood in. Japanese commander cites food shortages in Tientsin and warns of looming destitution unless supplies reach the city. An edict describes plans to burn churches and drive out foreigners as Boxer forces move toward Nanking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Empress of India
China
Japan
Nagasaki
Kobe
Foreign Missionary Board
Tientsin
Taku
Empresas
Imperial Palace
Hoxera
Gellers
Henderson on the Coast Arrives in Tacoma for Pleasure Trip
Colonel D Hi Henderson speaker of the lower house arrives in Tacoma with his party at 2 PM. He plans to Portland on the midnight train, stating the trip is purely for pleasure. Colonel and Mrs Stout of Dubuque announce the death of Colonel Stout's father and begin homeward journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
D. Hi. Henderson
Congress
Portland
Death of J. M. Meneck on Southern Utah copper mine quest
Word reaches that J. M. Meneck the engineer and Smithsonian representative died in Southern Utah. Meneck and four companions left here June 4 seeking the famed copper mine reportedly visited by FE R. Good.
Reszke Voice Rumor Surrounds Windsor Court Appearance
London July 17 rumors spread that Jean de Reszke's voice failed during the Windsor castle appearance for Faust. His manager and friends deny the claim saying influenza is to blame and his voice remains strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jean de Reszke
Windsor Castle
Faust
M. Reszke
Roumania Parties Form Conservative Coalition In Bucharest
In Bucharest on July 17 the conservative and constitution parties united in a coalition. The Cantacuzene ministry resigned and urged King Carol to appoint M Carp to form a conservative cabinet. The ministers’ resignations were accepted.
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Bucharest
Roumania
Cantacuzene
M. Carp
Secretary Wilson Rushes to Washington From Burlington
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson, in Burlington to attend Senator Gear's funeral, received an urgent telegram from President McKinley and left at 3:40 PM for Washington aboard the Burlington.
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Burlington
Iowa
Wilson
Gear
McKinley
Washington
Roosevelt Addresses Enthusiastic St Paul Crowd
Governor Roosevelt of New York spoke to a large crowd in St Paul praising Republican principles and McKinley’s record. He denounced the Kansas City convention as insincere and warned against the Democratic opposition’s stance on imperial policy and the Philippines. The event drew thousands, with a 9:30 p.m. conclusion and a rapid departure for Roosevelt.
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St. Paul
Roosevelt
New York
Republican League Clubs
Empire State
Great
Colonel Stone
Senator Davis
McKinley
Kansas City
Bryan
China
Philippines
Manila
Pekin
St. Paul Roosevelt
Ryan
National League of Republican
Roosevelt at league convention applauds McKinley era
The 12th session of the league opened with Colonel George Stone presiding. Governor Roosevelt addressed the gathering after Senator Nelson spoke. A resolution praising McKinley and Roosevelt was adopted unanimously. Roosevelt planned no more speeches on this trip and left for Chicago after a reception.
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George Stone
D. P. Stone
League
Gregg
Roosevelt
United States
Nelson
Minnesota
Stone
Republican Party
Willam McKinley
McKinley
Haines
Ohio
Theodore Roosevelt
Commercial Club
Chicago
East
Panamanian Conflict Escalates As Rebels Advance
Telegram from Kingston reports by July 13 government still held Panama though rebels near the area plan operations. Reinforcements from Colon bolster government forces while rebels, led by an American military expert, threaten a quick Panama takeover amid food shortages and government seizures of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
Colombia
Panama
Colon
Sale of Coal Mines in San Francisco Reported
It is reported that the Southfield Welling coal mines owned by Rosenfeldt and Co are to be sold to Dunsmuir and Sons. An agent of the German government once sought 10,000 tons of coal for the Asiatic squadron. Dunsmuir could not supply it, but the firm is said to have acquired the Regenfeldt interests to fulfill the compact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Southfield Welling
Rosenfeldt & Co
Dunsmuir & Sons
Asiatic Squadron
Dunsmuir
Regenfeldt
Coleman Water Spout Disaster Toll Reaches At Least 15
Communication lines remain down as authorities estimate at least 15 dead from the Coleman water spout in Galveston. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railroad tracks are washed out for nearly four miles and six bridges have disappeared. Ten bodies have been recovered.
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Galveston
Tex
Coleman
Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe
Quarantine Orders Tighten on Honolulu Alaska Vessels
Col J P Jackson port collector was informed by Quarantine Officer Kinyoun that ships from Honolulu and Alaska face quarantine checks. Alaska ships will be held due to mild smallpox near Cape Nome, while Hawaiian ships are held for plague concerns.
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San Francisco
J. P. Jackson
Kinyoun
Honolulu
Alaska
Cape Nome
First carload wheat arrives from Adams county to Reed & In
The first carload of new Washington wheat reaches Tacoma from Adams county consigned to Reed & In. Early state reports suggest a lighter crop than expected with an average of 30 bushels per acre and total state yield trimmed from 30,000,000 to 25,000,000 bushels.
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Tacoma
Wash
New Washington
Adams County
Reed & In
King Knocks Out Dean in Fourth Round
Andy King defeated Danny Dean by knockout in the fourth round at Dominion Hall. The fast-paced bout featured a left hook to the stomach followed by a left uppercut to the chin, witnessed by a large crowd.
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Rossiand
Andy King
Danny Dean
Dominion Hall
Fourth Body Found On Yukon Trail Mystery Deepens
A fourth body, said to be a Relfe Clayson gang member, was found four miles above Selkirk on the Yukon and sent to Dawson. The theory suggests the deceased is Graves, partner of O'Brien, implicated in Clayson murder and other crimes.
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Seattle
Relfe-Clayson
Dawson Trail
Selkirk
Yukon
Dawson
Graves
O'Brien
Clayson
Howard Surrenders Hope for Bond in Goebel Case
Berry Howard writes R C Ford to surrender if the commonwealth grants a bond. He faces complicity charges in the Goebel murder in Middlesboro Kentucky as of July 17.
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Middlesboro
Berry Howard
R. C. Ford
Commonwealth
Howard
Goebel
Corbett and McCoy Matched For Madison Square Garden Fight
New York July 17 J J Corbett and Kid McCoy have been matched to fight before the Twentieth Century Athletic club in Madison Garden on or about August 2.
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New York
United States transport California sails for Philippines with stores
The United States transport California departed for the Philippines today carrying a large cargo of stores. The shipment marks logistical support for American forces in the Far East region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
California
Philippines
Western tennis doubles final ends in Chicago
The Western tennis tournament concluded with the doubles final where Alexander and Little defeated Collins and Paret 6-4 8-6 1-6 2-6 6-4 in Chicago on July 17.
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Chicago
Alexander
Little
Collins
Paret
Enthusiasm Mounts at World Christian Endeavor Meet
London reports a packed Alexandria palace grounds as delegates of the World Christian Endeavor demonstrate worldwide growth. Sir John Baer urges compulsory arbitration between Britain and the United States amid temperance talks. Francis Clarke and John Willis Baer are re elected leaders bound for Paris to attend a July 22 convention.
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London
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Alexandria Palace Grounds
Endeavor
Saab
New York
John Willis Baer
Christian Endeavor
Ladysmith
Baer
Great Britain
America
Francis Clarke
Society of Christ'an Endeavor
Far East
Japan
China
Corea
Clarke
Francis KE. Clarke
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Paris
Christian Endeavorers
W M. Barker
St. Paul's Cathedral
Paul Strayer
Baltimore
Handley-Moule
England
W. F. Thompkins
W. Patterson
Philadelphia
AFL Executive Council Takes Up Colorado Eight-Hour Case
In Denver on July 17 the American Federation of Labor executive council began reviewing the Colorado eight-hour workday dispute. The council discussed the case as part of its ongoing labor standards agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Executive Council
The
American Federation of Labor Today
Labor council debates appeals and strikes with no action
The council discussed appealing a state supreme court ruling to the U S Supreme Court and considered the Chicago Building Trades lockout and the St Louis street car men's strike but took no action. Resolutions of sympathy for George Dance of Philadelphia were adopted and members addressed several city labor groups.
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State Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Chicago Building Trades
St. Louis
George Dance
Philadelphia
Fraser River Salmon Standoff Sees Mediation Effort
Vancouver reports little change as no boats sail on the Fraser. A mediating conference is set for tomorrow with cannery and striking fishermen committees. The Vancouver board of trade acts as mediator, aiming to avert further losses as price talks stall at around 20 cents. Fishermen may concede to reach a settlement.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fraser River
Vancouver Board of Trade
Court orders probe into letter signed Burt Monroe
The Montana Supreme Court directed the attorney general to trace who wrote a letter signed Burt Monroe to Justice Pigeot. The action, ruled on yesterday, seeks contempt punishment while Monroe’s handwriting and affidavits have shown he is not responsible.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Justice Pigeot
Burt Monroe
Monroe
Shah of Persia Arrives in St Petersburg with Imperial Welcome
The Shah of Persia Muasvatar-Ed-Din arrived in St Petersburg and was greeted at the railway station by Emperor Nicholas and the imperial family. He traveled to the Winter Palace along Nevskoi Prospekt amid troops and triumphal arches as crowds cheered.
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St. Petersburg
Muasvatar-Ed- Din
Shah of
Nicholas
Winter Palace
Nevskoi Prospekt
Hackett Aims at World Title After Burrard Inlet Race
Hackett covers Johnston's $250 deposit for a three mile sculling race for 1000 dollars. The race set for Burrard Inlet in Vancouver in August could lead Hackett to challenge Jake Gaudaur for the world championship.
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Hackett
Ron Johnson
Vancouver
B. C
John L. Hackett
Robert N. Johnston
Burrard Inlet
Johnston
Jake Gaudaur
Lee Objects in Bankruptcy Case In Montana Court
J. T. Lee of Cascade county files objections to the Andrew E. Clowes bankruptcy petition in Great Falls alleging hid assets were excluded by improper rating. Lee holds a claim against Clowes and contests asset valuation in the United States court.
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Helena
J. T. Lee
Cascade County
Andrew E. Clowes
Great Falls
Lee
Clowes
Canadian Captain Harold Borden Killed in Action
Cablegram from South Africa confirms Captain Harold Borden of the second Canadian contingent was killed in action. He was the sole son of F. W. Borden Canadian minister of militia.
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Halifax
South Africa
Harold Borden
F. W. Borden
Democrats renominate Judge Johnson for Third District Congress
Montgomery West Virginia July 17 Judge David E Johnson was renominated for Congress by the Democrats of the Third congressional district.
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Montgomery
W. Va
David E. Johnson
Anoka Murder Plot Aims At Mrs Wise For Bank Promise
Eliza Wise confesses that James Hardy and Elmer Miller plotted to kill William and Mrs Wise to access the 1500 dollar bank savings set for the daughters. She says suitors were to share the reward once Mrs Wise was dead, and that the plan included her sister and her father who opposed the suitors.
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Anoka
Minn
William Wise
Eliza Wise
James Hardy
Elmer Miller
Two Personal Crises Reported In Hillsboro Oregon
In Hillsboro Oregon on July 17 the body of S H Humphreys a noted local real estate broker was found hanging from a fir tree. He was guardian of insane ward Mrs Amanda Shipley and administrator of his father Judge Humphreys estate. Officials believe financial worries and estate issues prompted the suicide. Ulrich Piper a Farming ton youth killed himself last night by shooting himself through the head due to consumption and despondency.
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Hillsboro
Ore
S. H. Humphreys
Humphreys
Amanda Shipley
Judge Humphreys
Ulrich Piper
Farmington
Disappeared Man John Meeker Reappears in Arkansas
John Meeker, who vanished from Phoenix four years ago while owning considerable land, has resurfaced in Arkansas. Blood was once found in his room and his wife was suspected of murder, but insufficient proof ended the case and the property passed to eastern heirs after a bitter dispute. Meeker says he suffered sunstroke, left home, and later woke in a California insane asylum.
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Phoenix
Aziz
John Meeker
Arkansas
Meeker
California
Fitzsimmons Ruhlin Fight Bid Accepted for August 10
The Twentieth Century Athletic club of Madison Square Garden won a bid offering 50 percent of gross receipts for the Fitzsimmons Ruhlin bout on August 10. The selection was confirmed in New York on July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Kumassie Relief Reported in African Campaign
Colonial Office confirms telegram from Colonel Stuart in Cape Coast that Kumassie was relieved on July 15 by an apparently authentic messenger. The news arrived July 17 and centers on the relief of Kumassie during the campaign in Africa.
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London
Colonial Office
Stuart
Cape Coast
Africa
Kumassie
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