Ambush at Gill and Winter ranch claims Jim Winter
Great Falls July 26. Jim Winter, owner of the Gill and Winter ranch near Sandusky, was shot at his door by ambush. Two 30-30 bullets hit him in the abdomen. he was alive hours after but near death due to wounds and remote telegraph access. The Curry gang is suspected in this latest Montana violence following a train robbery.
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Great Falls
Curry
Great Northern Railway
Gill & Winters
Sandusky
Jim Winter
Winter
Johnny Curry
Lonnie Curry
Kid Curry
Chage
Gill
J. J. Steese
New York
Chinook
Steese
Dr. Hopkins
Steele
Havre
Fort Benton
Gill & Winter
Gill & Winter Ranch
Montana
Benner
Winter Ranch
Mr. Benner
Curry Gane
Old Pike Sandusky
Little
Little Rocky Mountains
Pike
Curry Gang
Tressler
Currys
Rockies
Johnny
Lonnie
Kid
Johnny A. Lothario
Tressier
Wyoming
South Africa
Malta
Jim Thornhill
Lee Self
Winter’s Vendetta Courage Highlights a Ranch Fight and Family Feud
Five years after Johnny Curry was killed at the Curry gang’s ranch, Jim Winter survives threats and ambush with unarmed resolve. Neighbors say the Curry faction sought his death while Winter’s bulldog tenacity kept him in the heart of hostile country.
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Winter
Curry Gang
Jim Winter
Johnny Curry
Currys
Kid
Lonnie
Johnny
Oglesby Wins Easily From Armstrong in Helena bout
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Kid Oglesby of Helena knockout Billy Armstrong in the eleventh round at Ming's opera house. The lightweight title fight drew a large crowd and gate receipts exceeded $500 with $250 a side. Armstrong weighed 131 pounds and Oglesby 129, both in strong condition as the bout opened with aggressive exchanges.
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Standard
Helena
Kid Oglesby
Billy Armstrong
Ming's Opera House
Armstrong
Pacific Coast
Oglesby
Pacific Northwest league keeps season undivided
At Seattle hotel officers vote to continue the season as planned after a lengthy discussion. President W H Lucas notes two halves failed in other leagues and cites favorable finances and upcoming events in Tacoma Portland and Spokane as reasons for better play and attendance. Attendees include Ralph Dodd K C Hewitt J G Fox D F E Dugdale and J P Marshall.
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Seattle
Pacific Northwest Baseball League
W. H. Lucas
Tacoma
Portland
Spokane
Lucas
Ralph Dodd
Spokane Club
K. C. Hewitt
J. G. Fox
D. F E. Dugdale
J. P. Marshall
Hailstorm damages town. crops feared
A heavy hailstorm hit Big Timber between 2 and 3 PM causing nearly an inch of hail and many broken windows. Authorities fear crop damage though wind was light, limiting overall destruction.
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Standard
Big Timber
Francesco Crispi Seems Weaker After Prolonged Illness
Naples reports Francesco Crispi, gravely ill for several days, shows gradual weakening as of July 26. Medical conditions and prognosis remain uncertain.
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Naples
Francesco Crispi
New York Yacht Club Cruise Fizzles in Light Wind
The Squadron run from Newport to Mathias Vineyard proved to be the first fizzle of the cruise as wind failed. No yacht finished within the time limit while the Columbia and Constitution did not start.
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Vineyard Haven
Masc
New York Yacht Club
Newport
Mathias Vineyard
Columbia
Constitution
Mr Edgar Lies At Death's Door In Missoula
A. D. Edgar of Helena, general Northern Pacific agent, lies at the Northern Pacific hospital in Missoula with rheumatic gout and acute kidney trouble. Reports say his condition is alarming and death may occur at any hour, though later telegrams claim he is resting easily.
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A. D. Edgar
Helena
Northern Pacific Railroad
Missoula
Mr. Edgar
Edgar
Northern Pacific
West
Precept Issued for Schley Inquiry Opens Court Proceedings
The navy precept to Admiral Dewey as president of the Schley inquiry outlines the matters to be investigated. It highlights delays, movements, bombardment ranges, coal on ships, and a disputed colloquy aboard the Brooklyn. Judge Lemley named judge advocate. open court expected for months.
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Long
Admiral Schley
Lemley
Washington
Schley
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
West Indian
Admiral Schiey
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Key West
Department
Brooklyn
Hodgeson
Senate
Congress
Navy
Captain Eulate
Admiral Cervera
Admiral Kimberley
To-Morrow's Standard Preview of Midsummer Features
The notice outlines a forthcoming issue with world and state news plus a midsummer illustrated supplement. It promises Dooley humor about newspaper run, Jerry Rounder text from the Midway, Ade’s Europe trip tale, carnival echoes, Northern Pacific bridge improvements, and sections for women, youth, and local sports gossip alongside midsummer bargains.
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O-Morrow
Anaconda
Dooley
Jerry Rounder
Ade
Europe
Northern Pacific
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Sheriff's
John Pe
W. Pa
Yelena Man
Desperado
Roae
Jack O'Meara
Mea
Jim Winters
Gill and Winters
Gill and Winter
Crispi
Board of Inquiry
Schley-Sampson
Secretary Long
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