Americans Protest Athens 1906 400 Meters Row
The American committee announced they would protest the race as unfair while Carpenter and Robbins would receive medals from the Americans and be credited with the win in America. Halswelle’s victory triggered anger among spectators and officials at Athens with accusations of biased judging and “pocketing” by rivals.
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Carpenter
Robbins
America
McCabe
Halswelle
Athens
Ray Ewry
Michael Murphy
F. Leroy Holmes
Chicago
Holmes
Sweden
Anderson
Suit filed against railroad over frighted team injuries
John W. Keller, boy plaintiff through his guardian, sues the Butte Anaconda Pacific railway in district court for 15000 alleging injuries after a safety gate lowered on March 30 on South Main street. Keller and companion Nichols were harmed when frightened horses upset the wagon. claim cites lack of warning. Flaherty case dismissed as settled.
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John W. Keller
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Keller
Nichols
Michael Flaherty
County Board Hears Complaints On Unequal Assessments
County board of equalization met yesterday receiving numerous complaints of allegedly high property assessments. Petitioner Jim McGovern sought a 14,400 reduction on a 57,400 assessment, but it was already 5,200 below last year. Missouri River Power and Transmission asked to cut pole line value and mileage in Silver Bow county. John Downey of 24 Corra Terrace died July 23 at 10 a.m.. he was a Yeomen member at the Butte lodge.
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County Board of Equalization
Jim McGovern
Ambrose
McGovern
Missouri River Power and Transmission Company
Silver Bow County
John Downey
Corra Terrace
Yeomen
Butte Lodge
Phelps Stokes and Wife to Speak in Montana
New York millionaire James Phelps Stokes and his wife Rose Pastor Stokes will launch the socialist campaign in Montana next month. They are booked at Helena on August 24 and will visit all major towns in the state to promote the cause.
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The
Standard
Helena
James Phelps Stokes
New York
Rose Pastor Stokes
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