Man's head severed by railroad train near roundhouse
The mangled body of Gus Punke a Detroit cigar maker was found on Northern Pacific tracks near the roundhouse around 3 am. Supposed to have tried to catch the North Coast Limited, he fell under wheels and died soon after. The body showed sign of dragging and other injuries. An inquest is planned for Monday evening with Detroit kin to decide remains.
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North Coast Limited
Gus Punke
Detroit
Roundhouse
Detroit Union
Punke
Anaconda
Salt Lake
Ogden
Akrland
California
Butte
Doran
Montana
Cigar Makers’ Union
Dance Of Woman's Club Aids Building Fund For Clubhouse
The Woman's club plans a Thursday night dance at Columbia gardens with the Boston & Montana band. Mrs. W. W. Cheely leads a 200 member reception corps to attract guests and boost proceeds for a new clubhouse costing about $10,000. Forsythe and architect O'Brien back the effort as city business leaders pledge support and a fine dance floor is promised.
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Columbia Gardens
Boston & Montana
Treloar
W. W. Cheely
J. R. Wharton
Butte Street Railroad Company
Gardens
Ways and
Forsythe
Woman's Club House
Achitect O’brien
Opening round promises brisk betting in coursing stake
The 28 day coursing stake opens with keen interest as hounds run closely matched. Curtain-raiser features Tom and King Slasher, pup Parton rivaling last fall’s Mississippi Valley Futurity winner, promising a tight race. Races start at 1 30 with coupon tickets available in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tom
King Slasher
Parton
Jimmy Britt
Sandbird
Nellie Keen
Mr. Blie
Miss Parton
Mr. War
Ingenue
Dorothy Belle
Bobcageon
Red Bird
Danby
Cedric
Man Thrown From Freight Train In Bozeman
Special Dispatch reports Jack Perry, a freight train tourist, thrown from a freight near Bozeman this morning. He sustained facial and head cuts. Drs. Boyle and Ragsdale treated him and he was moved to the city poor farm for several days of care. Injuries are not expected to be dangerous.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Jack Perry
Haviland Named Grand Trustee of Elks in Montana
Doctor W. H. Haviland and family were welcomed in Butte after his Buffalo trip where he won election as grand trustee of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. He led Montana delegates to receptions in St Paul and Chicago. the lodge at No. 240 hosted a cordial adulation, praise, and celebratory speeches.
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W. H. Haviland
The
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Butte
Buffalo
Montana
West
Grand Lodge
St. Paul
Dr. Haviland
Chicago
Auditorium
Elks
Minipapene
George E. Chamberlain
Oregon
Haviland
Augustus Herman
Cincinnati
New York
Charles A. S. Vivian
Boston
No. 10
Vivian
Denver
Ellis’ Rest
National Elks’ Home
Virginia
O’shea
Lynn
Mass
Robert W. Brown
Brown
Louisville Courier-Journal
Elks of Monana
Order
John MacGinniss
C. F. Kelley
George W. Irwin
Crane
Missoula
Mr. Akers
Minneapolis
Thompson Campbell
Alexander Mackel
P. Hi. Scanlon
John W. Trewhela
Ed Sachs
J. Bruce Kremer
Charles Swartz
No. 240
Deer Lodge Society Guests and Travelers
Mrs Mary Mitchell of Warm Springs visited Mrs Samuel Scott. Mrs H J Toomey and children and Miss Augusta Galbraith returned from a coast visit. Mr and Mrs Alfred Whitworth left for the Portland fair. Mrs Corbett of Seattle, with children, visits sister Mrs Thomas McTague. Mr and Mrs Pangborn in city from Menominee Wisconsin. Mrs Joseph A Hyde returned from Philipsburg visit. Mrs W S Higgins and Miss Anne Bielenberg enjoyed a Alaska trip and Port facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mitchell
Warm Springs
Samuel Scott
H. J. Toomey
Augusta Galbraith
Alfred Whitworth
Portland Fair
Corbett
Seattle
Thomas McTague
Pangborn
M. F. Nugent
Menominee
Wis
Joseph A. Hyde
McDonald
Philipsburg
W. S. Higgins
Anne Bielenberg
Alaska
Port
Local notes on residents and visitors in Deer Lodge area
Brief items list residents traveling visiting friends and relatives in surrounding towns, campers, and social events. Mentions include Mrs H F Peterson in Butte, Miss Elizabeth Aylesworth visiting Butte and Helena, Mrs A L Allen returning from Bitter Root valley, Miss Bertha teaching in Blossburg, Ed Ward returning to the coast, campers on Rock Creek and Gog Creek, and a dinner hosted by Mayor A D Joslyn with guests including O B O Bannon and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Ed Ward
H. G. Ward
H. A. McPherson
Hattie Marcum
Cascade
Larabie
E. G. Foltz
George W. Dunton
Sycamore
Deer Lodge
C. D. Joslyn
Irvine Lake
Ruth Stetson
Washington Gulch
Guy Shaubut
Murray
Idaho
Lew Gordon
J. H. Hasselberger
Rock Creek
Draper
Rock Creek Lake
Margaret Beausont
Emery
Hart Humber
Gog Creek
A. D. Joslyn
O.B. O’bannon
A. D. Hoss
H. P. Kennet
Helena
Joseph Hyde
Mary L. Kelley
Lizzie Hyde
Mary O’bannon
William Coleman
Ana
Local officials visit Lew Colemans in town
Deputy Assessor Thomas Mullen completed his year’s work and returned Friday night to Halmville. His family plans to move there at the start of next month after visiting Mr and Mrs Lew Coleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Condo
Lew Coleman
Thomas Mullen
Halmville
Early Closing Movement in Bozeman Stores
Bozeman grocery stores will close at 7 p m starting July 31 until further notice by mutual agreement. The move aims to give clerks and proprietors evenings outdoors.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Manattan Man Cleared in Third Degree Assault Trial
D A Johnston of Manhattan was found not guilty by a district court jury after a brief deliberation in a July trial. He had been charged with third degree assault against Pendleton, a Black man, in Bozeman.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
D. A. Johnston
Manhattan
Pendleton
Conley Arrested on Insanity Charge in Billings
John Conley was arrested in Junction by Sheriff Adams and jailed in Billings. He faces a charge of insanity and will be tried Monday before Commissioner Parker.
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The
Standard
Billings
John Conley
Junction
Adams
Conley
Parker
Haven baby name echoes future presidency in New York Sun
Proud mother explains they will choose a careful name for their newborn son as he may inspire many namesakes when he becomes president. It reflects the era's tone and speculation about future leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Wwend
Cost of living in Africa shown by city wages
A Johannesburg resident pays 50 dollars per month for a cook and 35 dollars for a Hindoo servant. In India the Hindoo would cost only 5 dollars per month. This contrast highlights regional wage differences in colonial era Africa and Asia.
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Africa
South Africa
Johannesburg
India
Memorial Day Quietly Observed in St Petersburg
St Petersburg on July 22 marked Memorial Day for Jan 22 disturbances with quiet observances in factories and churches. Printers and other workers halted work while Moscow Zemstvo Congress adjourned with liberal dissatisfaction over non essential debates. Novosti defied bans by printing congress resolutions.
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St. Petersburg
Empire
Moscow
Sostroretzk
Semstvo Congress
Novosti
Zemstvo
Bouisgan
Two Men Weisner and Mathers Arrested in Helena Call
Bozeman report notes two men named Weisner and Mathers were taken into custody today following a call from Helena. Police provided few details.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Weisner
Mathers
Helena
Tea claims and grocer refund offer prompt discussion
A quirky ad style note declares good tea is harmless and mentions a grocer returning Schilling's Best product money if you disagree. The fragment hints at a promotional or refund claim but lacks clear factual details or outcomes.
Men sought after horse and buggy theft near town
Deputies arrest Mathers north of town in brush by Deputy Bull. Weisner captured near Logan with them by another deputy. The three men are held awaiting the sheriff from Helena.
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Mathers
Bull
Weisner
Logan
Helena
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Dance OF Woman’s Club
Cer
Deer Lodge Society
PANY
Ryerson
Portland
Spear Pr Cial
Oods
Johnston
Russia
Zemstvo Congress
A. C. M. Hardware Co
Quartz
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