Wool sales on Montana market hit season high
Great Falls July 21 Today's wool market sale set a season high as nineteen clips totaling 521000 pounds sold at an average price of 15.84 cents per pound. Buyers examined 103 sample packs while firms like James Miller Carmichael Bros Walker Bros and more posted bids ranging from 14% to 17 cents per pound.
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Standard
Great Falls
James Miller
Carmichael Bros
Walker Bros
Walker & Flinn
M's
Marriot Bros
T. W. Luce
Luce & Luce
J. E Fitzpatrick
Wareham & Perkins
Stow Bros
James C. Turner
McConkey Bros
S. A. McPhee
M. Wasesha
Town & Co
E. Larock
Wool market on Billings marks largest single day sales of season
The July 21 Wool market in Billings saw about 275000 pounds sold with prices from 12 to 15 cents. Buyers George Colby Arthur Root appeared for the season as numerous firms and individuals posted sales totals led by Joe Wing and Dave Stewart. The day set a new record for single day volume this season.
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Standard
George Colby
Arthur Root
Hartford
Joe Wing
George Murray
William Stewart
Forsyth & Edie
Jacob Solberg
L. C. Piper
D. Bowen
E. E. Moulton
Wentworth & Adams
M.S. Wentworth
Dave Stewart
Billings Sheep Company
W. R. Bainbridge
H. Young
H. W. Ostrander
John Ross
J. H. Piggott
Wool and wool auctions report from Glasgow Montana
Glasgow and Miles City dispatches show varied wool prices and sales. Mills of Saco sold 20 000 pounds around 1 1 2 cents, Long & Co. about 17 cents, Gibson holding 15 000 pounds at 19 cents, with local plants finishing season after two months and 98 900 head shorn. Auction sales at the warehouse included E H Thomas 2 500 pounds at 14 cents, Gilmore 47 800 pounds at 15 45 cents, Laney 15 cents, Beattie 13 000 pounds, Farnum group accepted 15 cents for 25 000 pounds, while Laney reportedly refused 15 4 cents for a clip.
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Glasgow
Mills
Saco
J. B. Long &c
L. W. Gibson
Miles City
E. H. Thomas
H. Gilmore
A. Laney
A. Beattie
Farnum
Tusler
Wool sales report from Dillon market action
Special Dispatch notes multiple wool sales in Dillon on July 21. Schultz and Markey sold 20 000 pounds at 14 cents, Hildreth 12 000 pounds at 1 1/2 cents, Steve Cook 30 000 pounds at 14 cents, T B Carver 55 000 pounds at 14 cents, and Frank Andrews 25 000 pounds at 14 cents. The week is expected to finish the market.
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Dillon
Schultz & Markey
H. ©. Hildreth
Steve Cook
T. B. Carver
Frank Andrews
Wool sales at Big Timber total 50000 pounds
The Big Timber wool sale notes 50000 pounds offered with the top price at Mts cents. W A Tudor sold 35000 pounds at Wt cents and Harry Raiff of Absarokee moved 13500 pounds at 12% cents. The Raiff clip originated in Stillwater county.
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Big Timber
W. A. Tudor
Harry Raiff
Absarokee
Raiff
Stillwater Country
Arrest of J Ryan in Billings on train No 4
J Ryan was arrested as he left Billings on train No 4 last night and jailed by Officers Hanna and Baker. The charge came from Bwim and Buns alleging Ryan planned to flee the state to dodge repayment of a loan.
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Standard Billings
J. Ryan
Hanna and
Baker
Bwim & Buns
Ryan
Sailboat Tragedy Bodies Recovered Near Site
In Everett Washington on July 21 authorities recovered the bodies of Miss Solomon, Miss Warner, and P. Foster a few feet from where they drowned on Sunday when a sail boat overturned. The two women were found clinging to Foster.
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Everett
Wash
Solomon
Warner
Foster
Northern Ends Back Haul Need for Wheat from Big Bend
A regional decision eliminates the requirement for back haul transport on a large wheat shipment from the Big Bend country, simplifying logistics for Northern operations and reducing transit constraints for producers.
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Big Bend
Moffat Resigns Mill Foreman Post in Philipsburg
Alexander DD Moffat resigns as foreman of the Bi-Metallic mill and departs for Park City Utah to become resident superintendent of the Ontario Mining Company. He is honored by workers with a gold watch and fob, presented by Charles Collins union president, as he leaves many friends in Philipsburg.
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Philipsburg
Alexander DD. Moffat
Park City
Utah
Ontario Mining Company
Moffat
Charles Collins
Laundry workers strike in Kalispell over pay
Kalispell July 21 workers from the American Steam Laundry and Kalispell Steam Laundry walked out at 7 am under orders of the American Labor union. They demand higher wages, while owners say skilled mechanics are paid adequately and blame apprentices. Wages for skilled workers range from eight to fourteen dollars weekly.
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Kalpispell
American Steam Laundry
Kalispell Steam Laundry
American Labor Union
Body of William J. Sweeney Arrives in Helena
The body of William J. Sweeney former legislator from Lewis and Clarke county who died near Lewistown on July 18 arrived in Helena from Billings for burial. Funeral is to be held Wednesday morning at sacred heart Cathedral with notable attendees including former Senator Thomas H Carter Andrew OConnell Maj Martin Maginnis Gen Charles D Curtis R R Purcell Frank Cruse and A J Galen. The casket is taken to the deceaseds former home on Dearborn avenue.
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Helena
William J. Sweeney
Lewis and
Clarke County
Lewistown
Billings
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Thomas H. Carter
Andrew O'Connell
Martin Maginnis
Charles D. Curtis
R. R. Purcell
Frank Cruse
A. J. Galen
Dearborn Avenue
Bank Robber Collins Convicted of First Degree Murder
Union, Missouri report: George Collins convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Detective Charles J. Schumacher near Staunton on January 2. The penalty is death. A motion for a new trial will be filed. Collins and Rudolph robbed Union bank, later killed the detective, and were captured in Hartford, Connecticut with much of the loot recovered. Rudolph had recently escaped from the St. Louis jail.
Three Sisters Inherit $300000 From Montana Brother
In New Bedford Massachusetts on July 21 three mill operatives Mary Nellie and Annie Collins become heirs to 300000 dollars after their brother George Collins died in Montana. He had last visited in 1872 and drifted from Scranton to Pittsburgh to Montana making his new fortune in mining.
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Standard
New Bedford
Mags
Montana
George Collins
Mary
Nellie
Annie Collins
Collins
Loston
Pennsylvania
S Lack
Scranton
Pittsburg
Defeat Suffered By Revolutionists In Caracas Fight
A government assault in Ciudad Bolivar and Caracas recaptured key sites. Rebel General Azanza among 94 dead in Zamora fortress collapse as 5,200 government troops storm lines, seizing Miranda plaza and the Dalton block. Revolutionaries cut off without provisions or water, shops looted.
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Soledad
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolivar
Zamora
Sebastopol
General Azanza
Rivas
Gomez
Leutenant
Miranda Plaza
Capitol
Associated Press
Dalton
County Building Sought for State Fair in Helena
Lewis and Clarke county seeks a dedicated building at the State fair. A large property owners committee urged the county commissioners to allocate up to 2.50 for construction, with favorable expectations. It was noted that each county in the state might have a building at the fair.
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The
Standard
Helena
Lewis and Clarke County
Picnic at Axelott Lake Aids St Paul Sunday School
Virginia City July 21 The annual picnic of the St Paul Episcopal Sunday school was held at Axelott lake under Rev Charles Quinney and Mrs Quinney with teachers. A large crowd from town joined the outing despite initial gloom, the weather clearing for a delightful excursion at the popular resort.
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Virginia City
St. Paul Episcopal Sunday School
Axelott Lake
Charles Quinney
Telephone Line Is Complete Great Falls
The Benton and Highwood telephone line completed with local stockholders from Great Falls. Cyril Gasoline finished stringing the wire last week and minor instrument changes remain. Residents can now call Highwood if they have the price.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Benton and
Highwood
Cyril
Insurance Company Fights Suit Over Life Policy
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company has filed an answer in district court to a $1,000 claim by John W. Collins, executor of the estate of the late August Erickson. The insurer argues the policy was void at the time of Erickson death.
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The
Standard
Helena
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
District Court
John W. Collins
Erickson
County Board of Equalization Revises 1903 Assessments
Virginia City dispatch reports the county commissioners meeting to adjust the assessment roll. The total taxable property valued by the assessor rose from 5,199,782 in 1902 to 5,201,100 for 1903, an increase of 101,378, and several changes were made to the assessment list.
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Virginia City
Board of Equalization
Butte Firms Win City Water Works Contract at Dillon
In Dillon on July 21 Cusick and Jacobs of Butte secured the contract to build the city water works at Silay with the work set to boost local water supply and infrastructure.
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Dillon
Cusick & Jacobs
Butte
City Water Works
Oost Silay
Couberty Adrian NP Branch Nears Completion
Portland July 1 The Couberty Adrian branch of the Northern Pacific will be completed and ready for reception by the operating department by Aug. 1 This branch line was promised to Eastern Washington farmers by President C B Mellen during the conference of railroad presidents and farmers a year ago It connects the Washington Central a Northern Pacific tie with the Great Union lines and extends its reach in Washington state
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Portland
Couberty- Adrian
Northern Pacific
Washington
C. 8. Mellen
Washington Central
Boy John Munster Victim of Appendicitis at Home Park
Dr Mahoney was summoned to Home Park yesterday to attend John Munster Jr., age 1, who is dangerously ill with appendicitis. It is the second attack within a month and the case is described as critical, with possible death at any moment.
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The
Standard
Virginia Ily
J. J. Mahoney
Home Park
John Munster
Tramp Breaks Into Livingston Home, Frightens Servant Girl
Early today a tramp forced entry at the residence of W. W. Livingston, frightening the servant girl into serving breakfast. Police details and local witnesses confirm the unsettling break in occurred around dawn.
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Stannard
Boseman
W. W. Livingston
Indictments Handed Up in Kentucky Grand Jury Case
Jackson Ky July 21 grand jury returned indictments against Edward Tharp and Joseph Crawford teamsters for the Hargis brothers charged with arson They were already under bonds on the fire at Ewen's hotel last month An indictment was also returned against Gardner Plummer charged with offering 5000 to Ewen to leave town to avoid testifying in the Jett White trial L T Rolin testified before the grand jury and two county officials were named in the jury room
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Arto
Ewen
Plummer
Builder's helper crushed fingers in barn collapse
Billings July 21 G F P Tucker a brick Mason employed in J W Cooks barn construction was injured when a scaffold five feet high gave way just before 6 pm He was knocked to the ground and a heavy board end crushed his right hand tearing the second and third fingers to pulp He walked to Dr Chapples office in fainting condition where wounds were dressed.
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Standard
Billings
G. FP. Tucker
J. W. Cook
Chapple
Drayman James Connelly Hurt In Timber Drag Incident
James Connelly, a Timber drayman, was run over and dragged several hundred feet by a drag wagon while his team moved past the West saloon. He sustained a bruised foot and multiple bruises on his limbs and body.
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The
Standard
James Connelly
Connelly
West
Garrison Likely Appointed Auditor for DC
Washington July 23 2¢1 said that John KR Garrison chief of the customs division likely will be appointed auditor for the District of Columbia to succeed James K Petty whose office was involved in a theft of 73000 from district funds. Garrison previously served as auditor of Porto Rico and is from Ohio.
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Washington
John KR. Garrison
Customs Division
District of Columbia
James K. Petty
Garrison
Porto Rico
Ohio
Youngson to Succeed Arthur as Engineer Chief in Cleveland
Under the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers by laws First Assistant Grand Chief A P F Youngson will take over as Chief following the death of P M Arthur. Youngson’s illness delays formal notification. Second Assistant Grand Chief T B Ingraham declines the first assistant post prompting an election to fill the vacancy.
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Cleveland
Brotherhood of Locomotre Engineers
A. PF. Youngson
P. M. Arthur
Youngson
Arthur
Youngsen
T. 8
Ingraham
British Parliament to be dissolved early next session
London reporting suggests official circles anticipate a dissolution of Parliament soon with an election slated for March. Rumors say Premier Balfour may back Chamberlain’s fiscal plan in October, prompting resignations by the chancellor and other ministers and potentially forcing Balfour to resign and call a dissolution.
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London
the Times
Balfour
Chamberlain
State President on Tour Reaches Kent Falls July 21
Mrs. Jere D. Murphy, state president of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, arrived in Centerville on an official tour of the estate in Kent Falls this afternoon.
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Standard
Kent Falls
Jere D. Murphy
Centerville
Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Ancient Order of Mibernians
Will Deport Chinaman Special Dispatch to the Blanderd
Helena July 21 Deputy U S Marshal Charles Gage left for Ta omé to deport a Chinaman. Gage was accompanied by a count of men and women.
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Helena
United States
Matshal Charles Gage
Mr. Gage
Bie
Vioman
Fire wipes out Harrison River milling hamlet
A $190,000 blaze in Harrison River B C destroyed the Harrison River Timber and Trading mill, the manager Tretheley’s residence, six lumber cars, the Canadian Pacific station, and yard lumber piles. The fire occurred early this morning in Vancouver area reporting July 21.
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Vancouver
B. C
Harrison River
Harrison River Timber and Trading Company
Tretheley
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Mooney Detained on Chain Gang to Missoula Robbery Ties
Thomas Mooney, already on Seattle’s chain gang, faced a $750 reward after a Missoula, Montana, jewelry theft case. Police traced him via a Seattle sighting but Missoula authorities declined action, citing likely fruitless prosecution amid ongoing conditions.
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Standard
Seattle
Wash
Thomas Mooney
Laubscher
Stewart
Clary
Mooney
Missoula
Mont
Ward
Missour County
Bloody conflict feared in Wyoming on public range
Meeteetse Wyoming July 21 stockmen clash on Big Horn county range as forest reserves shrink grazing lands. Sheepmen and cattlemen prepare for a stand against each other amid tensions post the Minnick murder, fueling fears of violence.
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Meeteetse
Wyo
Big Horn
Minnick
Troops Prepare as Cattlemen Battle Looms in Big Horn Country
Sheriff Fenton and deputies march from Thermopolis to Basin with McLeod accused of killing Ben Minnick the flockmaster. Basin light artillery escorts 40 men under Captain Price as cattlemen allegedly set an ambush at Cottonwood Creek 25 miles from Thermopolis. State troops in Lander Sheridan and Buffalo ordered to stand ready to intervene.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Big Horn
Sherif Fenton
Thermopolis
Basin
McLeod
Ben Minnick
Basin Light Artillery
Price
Cottonwood Creek
Lander
Sheridan
Buffalo
Feld
Elks National Reunion Opens with Big Baltimore Welcome
Joseph T. Fanning elected Grand Exalted Ruler as 30,000 Elks attend the Baltimore reunion. City crowds fill streets, Elks’ hall, hotels and cafes with festivities. Membership reaches 153,722 with 81 new lodges. funds aid aged Elks and flood victims. Pope Leo death mourned.
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Grand Lodge
Joseph T. Fanning
Indianapolis
Ind
Charles A. Kelly
Boston
Richard J. Wood
Sioux Falls
S. D
C. F. Tomlinson
Winston
George A. Reynolds
Saginaw
Mich
Samuel H. Needs
Cleveland
Charles W. Kaufman
Hoboken
Robert W. Brown
Louisville
Pope Leo
Order of Elks
Elks
Kansas
Missouri
Oregon
Electric Park
Charles A. Zimmerman
Naval Academy Band
Sam Moore Fined for Assault on Mrs Hoff
Livingston July 21 Sam Moore convicted of criminal assault on Mrs Hoff was sentenced to pay a fine of 1.4 dollars and the costs of prosecution. If the money is not paid his time in county jail at 2 dollars per day will begin.
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Standard
Livingston
Sam Moore
Martin Colleran Dies at Ranch Near Miles City
Fred Franklin arrived from Kinale with the body of Martin Colleran who died after a long illness at his Yellowstone River ranch eleven miles from Miles City. He leaves a widow and three children, a brother Barney Celleran, and his funeral is set for 3 PM tomorrow at Hiram Gilmore's place.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Fred Franklin
Kinale
Martin Colleran
Yellowstone
County Attorney Duncan Takes Vacation in Prescott Arizona
County Attorney M. M. Duncan, granted nine days' leave, vacations in Prescott Arizona with three brothers developing valuable gold property. He plans to return to Virginia City in about three weeks.
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the Standard
Virginia City
M. M. Duncan
Board of County Commissioners
Prescott
Ariz
Duncan
Billings Jail Transfer Tied to Fergus Wool Theft
Sheriff L P Slater arrives in Billings with Walter Halton who is charged with stealing a quantity of wool from Fergus county growers. Slater will take the prisoner back to Lewistown tomorrow.
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Billings
L. P. Slater
Fergus County
Walter Halton
Slater
Lewistown
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