Government Purchases of Cash Registers Under Scrutiny
Washington reports reveal Brandt-Dent Automatic Cashier Co supplied 72 machines to the post office and 25 under contract. Government cost per unit listed at 40, with commissions to the agent. open market price 150, supply dating to late 1887 with a May 5, 18s contract for 20 machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Brandt- Dent Automatic Cashier Company
Watertown
Wis
Grand Jury
Brooklyn
George W. Beavers
Department
Illegal payment to Graff by New York post office
Washington reports the comptroller has disallowed a 650 payment to H Graff for alleged services as cashier of the New York post office. Graff did not serve as cashier here, but acted as inspector over postal machines elsewhere, and the law bans employing staff from outside Washington. Postmaster Van Cott disputed the finding, but the comptroller holds the payment illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Comptroller of the Treasury
van Cott
New York City
Post Office
H.©. Graff
New York
Federal
Grand Jury
Brooklion
Siraft
Postal Service
Ilegal
Graff
Beattie Congress Seen as Major Trans-Mississippi Meeting
Houston July 1 A statement by President John J Wilby predicts the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress at Beattie from Aug 1 to 21 will draw the largest attendance in its history. He says aims include developing Western lands waters flood control forest extension and integrating west resources with national policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Beattie
John J. Wilby
Mississippi River
Heavy Hailstorm Strikes Vineland in Colorado
A severe hailstorm with high winds hit Vineland Colorado causing three inches of ice on the ground. Hailstones as large as walnuts battered alfalfa fields and fruit trees, with damage extending over a three mile area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pueblo
Colo
Vineland
Lincoln Copper Mining Company Incorporation Filed
The Lincoln Copper Mining Company of Butte filed articles of incorporation with the Montana secretary of state. The firm is capitalized at 140000 dollars, all of which has been subscribed. Incorporators are named in the filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Lincoln Copper Mining Company
Butte
Butte and Helena figures linked to unnamed company
J A Talbot Patrick Mullins Robert B Smith W Y Pemberton James T Finlen and J B McClernan of Butte plus Thomas H Carter of Helena are named. The principal office of the company will be maintained in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Talbot
Patrick Mullins
Robert B. Smith
W. Y. Pemberton
James T. Finlen
J. B. McClernan
Butte
Thomas H. Carter
Helena
Company
Monument to Gen Meagher Proposed for Capitol Grounds
A Montana association chaired by Maj. Martin Maginnis of Helena and including James H. Lynch John J. O Meara and C P Lane of Butte discussed with Governor Toole placing a monument to Gen Thomas Francis Meagher on the state capitol grounds. The group aims for a prominent site in the square near the capitol and will proceed after funds are raised and the monument is purchased. Meagher was an early Montana pioneer and governor. Meagher County bears his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Ielena
Martin Maginnis
Helena
James H. Lynch
John J. O'Meara
C. P. Lane
Butte
Thomas Francis Meagher
Governor Toole
Capitol
Toole
Iesurante
Uare
Wind Hox
Montana
Meagher
Islands off Borneo Belong to United States, Says State Dept
Washington reports no British claim to seven islets off Borneo now held by the United States. The 1885 Britain Germany Spain treaty and a dragnet clause in the Jolo purchase support U S ownership. Rear Admiral Bradford files and naval surveys back the stance. islands deemed strategically important to retain.
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Washington
State Department
Borneo
United States
House of Commons
Great Britain
Lord Lansdowne
Seretary Hay
Loomis
London
Germany
Spain
Jolo
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Marine League of the Borneo
Navy Department
Evans
Market Report from Omaha Sellers July 18
Opto WARKOETS South Omaha receipts show market nominally steady with cattle and hogs mixed. Native steers bring around 805 to 825, cows and heifers about 824, western steers near 250 to 604, canners 2778, stockers and feeders 274 to 424, calves 3915, bulls 334 to 414, hogs 595 to 625, bulk 520 to 542, sheep receipts none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
A.co. Hacht
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Cattle receipts and market status noted with varied price ranges. Native steers quoted around $4.45 to $5.15. Texas and Indian steers near $2.40 per unit. Texas cows about $2.10 to $2.60. stockers and feeders around $2.04. calves up to $2.40. Western steers and cows shown with broader bands. Hog receipts steady with bulk sales near $5.46. sheep receipts firm with muttons around $2.41 and lambs around $3.29. range feeders and ewes posted in limited figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Texas
Line Sao to Be Assured ER Country of Tiatto
Unclear OCR reads a note about Line Sao and assurances related to an eastern region or country status in Tiatto. The fragment mentions guarantees or recognition but lacks concrete details or dates. Further readable context needed for precise headline.
Butte & Salmon River Electric Railroad Incorporation
Billings men form the Butte & Salmon River Electric Railroad company to build a 187 mile line from Butte through Silver Bow to the Salmon river in Idaho. Capitalization is 2 million with 200 thousand subscribed. stock non assessable. Directors include P B Moss H W Rowley M A Arnold I D O'Donnell and O F Goddard. The office will be in Butte and articles filed in Yellowstone county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Montana
Falmen River
Idaho
Billings
Butete
Salmon River
Butte & Salmon River Electric Railroad Company
P. B. Moss
H. W. Rowley
M. A Arnold
I. D. O'Donnell
O. F. Goddard
Butte
Silver Bow County
Horse Prairie
Beaverhead County
Lemhi Pass
North Park
M. A. Arnold
Secretary of State
Genern
Harry L. Wilson
Yellowstone County
Mayor vows to press state law against women in Gem Variety Hall
Missoula July 18. Mayor Smith says warrants will be sworn out to arrest Frank J. Pierce owner of the Gem and the women patrons if needed to enforce the state law barring women from drinking places. He aims to take the case to a jury and then the supreme court if required, unless the theater closes first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Frank J. Pierce
The
Gem
Smith
Pierce
Supreme Court
London Financial Notes Report July 8
Consols for money quoted at 2 13 18 with accounts at 2 0 2A. Atchison 64, Mttchison preferred 1/1. Baltimore & Ohio 86, Canadian Pacific 120, Southern Pacific 0h9, Union Pacific 7, Union Pacific preferred 0, United States Steel 27g with preferred. Tebar Silver priced at 11 42 per ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Atchison
Mttchison
Baltimore & Ohio
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
United States Steel
Epworth Leaguers Enjoy Convention in Detroit
More than 25 000 Epworth league delegates attended sessions in Detroit’s Central Methodist Church and Auditorium Epworth. Dr. Joseph F Kerry led the morning gathering with praise for the convention as crowds rallied after rain showers. A mass meeting with delegates from multiple churches was set for in front of the city hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Epworth
Central Methodist Epscopal
Joseph F. Kerry
League
Joseph F. Berry
Conference of
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
N. A. Swickard
Aberdeen
Treasury cash and gold balances reported
Washington on July 18 released a treasury statement showing available cash balance of 225,580,4658 dollars and gold holdings totaling 90,002,950 dollars as of the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eday
the Treasury
Narrow Escapes by Montana People
Billings reports a near tragic incident at the Christian Endeavor convention in Denver where a windstorm toppled a tent. Mrs. Allen narrowly escaped as the center pole grazed her dress by about five inches and crushed a nearby lady. Other Billings attendees faced similarly close calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
Harry M. Allen
Cholera Outbreak Reported Among Filipinos in Manila Bay
A Manila report to the marine hospital service notes most cholera cases among Filipino crews on vessels near the Pasig river banks where water is sluggish and drinking water is drawn. No white residents are affected. Two inter island ships leaving Manila reported cholera, but broad infection on islands questions the value of outbound quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Marine Hospital Service
Pasig River
Rogniien Store Robbed in Kalispell After Window Entry
Kalispell reports a burglary at J. D. Rogniien’s store on Wednesday night. About 50 in goods were stolen including 11 fountain pens cigars candy and hats. Entry was gained through a rear window left open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Kalispell
J. D. Rogniien
Boundary marking near the international line in Kalispell
George Stannard reports surveying parties cutting a 200 foot wide path through timber to mark the 4th parallel boundary. Corrections reach 40 feet in places as crews work west of the Kootenai River and east of it toward the North Fork country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Kalispell
George Stannard
Tobacco Plains
Kootenai River
North Fork
Buffalo Herd Moves from Allard to Medora in North Dakota
Howard Eaton owner of the Medora herd shipped several head from the Allard herd on the reservation to Medora. The transfer occurred during the week ending July 18. The shipment reinforces Medora’s buffalo stock and indicates continued inter-herd movement in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Howard Eaton
Medora
N. D
Allard
Worker at Burlington Wool House Loses Finger
E. R. Newton, employed at the Burlington wool warehouse, had his middle finger on his right hand severed at the first joint when his hand was caught in side cogwheels of a baling machine during work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
E. R. Newton
Burlington Wool Warehouse
West County horse shipments move through Missoula area
Deputy Sheriff Watson inspected large horse shipments from Selish including W. W. Caddy 169 head to Billings Harry Byers 30 head to Minneapolis Ben Cramer 182 head to Manitowoc Wisconsin. Sheriff Thompson inspected 120 head shipped by C C Willis to Livingston and 230 head others in transit.
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Missoula
Watson
Selish
W. W. Caddy
Billings
Harry Byers
Minneapolis
Ben Cramer
Manitowoc
Wis
Horse Plains
Thompson
C. ¢. Willis
Livingston
Shipping by Williams to Mason City Iowa
A shipment is being sent by a man named Williams to Mason City Iowa. The OCR fragment records the transfer of goods and the destination, with Williams identified as the consignor or agent in charge of the delivery.
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of Williams
Mason City
Iowa
Missing Bitter Root girl Kit Kramer leaves Missoula jail
Kate Kramer a 17 year old from Bitter Root was taken from the Copper City train this morning by Chief Hollingsworth on a telegram from her mother. The girl said she left to join her father and sisters in Butte and her family home is near Victor. She stayed at the jail all day and departed this evening for Victor unaccompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Kate Kramer
Copper City
New Priest at Cathedral Will Sing First Mass
The Rev. Daniel Foley arrives in Helena from St. Louis to serve at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart filling the vacancy left by Rev. Father Barry. Foley, born in Limerick Ireland, was ordained two months ago and will celebrate his first public Mass Sunday at 10 30 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Daniel 'Oley
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
St. Louis
Father Barry
Anavenda
Father Feley
Kendrick Seminary
St. Joseph's College
Dubuque
Keowa
Limerick
Ireland
United States
Faihe Foley
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Colorado
New Mining Corporation
Capitol Grounds
Monu
Uncle Sam
Opto Warkoets
Shoohea Livestock
Ktanens City
Ao Eino
Crossett
Sao
Tiatto
Batte
Ries
Western
Law Mist Ie
Ell Drug Stores
Treasurys
Hoston Mining
Adventure Seawen
Aeeenaeaeaae
Allouez
Amalgzgama
Calumet
Tee I
Copper Range
Dominion Coal
Franklin
Isle Royale
Old Dominion
Tamarack
SRP
Victoria
Bay Winona
Esharas
Wolverine
Buffalo
North Dakota
Tle
Larke
Schatzlein Paint Co
W. Broadway, Butte
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