Butte School Bond Issue Reconsidered After Flawed Notice
The Butte Montana report notes a likely failure in the election notice for a proposed $50,000 school bond issue. A committee will seek court guidance while a new bond plan of at least $150,000 is debated to fund needed repairs, new buildings, and Walkerville expansion amid rising enrollment.
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Board of Education
Connolly
General Fund
Walkerville
Butte
Standard
Montana
Webster
Special trains to Mt View for Eagles picnic Sunday
Special trains run from Butte to Mt View park Sunday at 4 p.m. and 1 50 p.m. for the Eagles picnic. Round up $1.00 for admission with children under price cited. Grand balloon ascension parachute event beating dancing and sports promised. posters list prizes.
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Butte
Mt. View Park
Tom Dinnen Returns From Six Months at Boulder Springs
Tom Dinnen came back yesterday after a half year stay at Boulder Hot Springs.
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Tom Dinnen
Boulder Hot Springs
Reek Must Serve All Three Separate Sentences
Helena dispatch reports A E Reek, real estate man, convicted July 22 of forging deeds, must serve three separate sentences of one, two, and three years in the penitentiary with standard good time. Attorney general ruling holds total time is five years and two months, not six years.
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Beek
California
Montana
Supreme Court
Helena
A. EF. Reek
Tutte
Conley
Subscribe for The Standard in Montana
A brief ad offers the Standard newspaper subscription for one dollar per month delivered to homes in Montana.
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Standard
Montana
Towne to Withdraw From Populist National Ticket
The Journal reports Charles A. Towne will be withdrawn from the populist national ticket about August 15. The populist national committee will review his resignation then. Towne will be used as a campaign orator in major cities and tight districts, with a possible cabinet position if Bryan wins.
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Minneapolis
The
Journal Today
Charles A. Towne
National Committee
Towne J
Stevenson
Bryan
Wool Market Report from Great Falls Exchange
On the Great Falls Wool exchange today's activity showed mainly small clips and slow sales. Notable trades include A. Kropp 24,000 pounds sold to Salter, M. V. Lewis 1,000 pounds no sale, J. Hirshberg clip 25,000 pounds sold yesterday to F. L. Oreutt of San Francisco, with several other consignments sold to various Boston and local buyers.
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Great Falls
Great Falls Wool Exchange
A. Kropp
Salter
Samuel Thompson
Boston
William Bevan
Tye
Thayer
Whitman
Farnsworth & Thayer
M. V. Lewis
KF. PL
Cowell
Msc
Coder Bros
Utge
W. B. Sullinger
Mwe
Hlomer Bheep Company
J. Hirshberg
Itlee
F. L. Oreutt
San Francisco
Sales Slow as Five Sales Reported in Billings Market
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings notes sluggish turnout with only five sales recorded. Buyers included Joan Kinnick, Evans & Hiede, Carter & Carper, and F. I. Summers, with prices ranging from 12 1 2 to 18 1 2 pounds per unit and Jeremiah Williams & Co acting as the buyer for several lots. Summers was offered a bid of Lie per pound and is expected to accept.
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Standard
Tive
Joan Kinnick
Harris, Winnett
Jeremiah Williams & Co
Evans & Hiede
Carter & Carper
Dewey, Gould & Co, H. ©. Proving
Wool market steadies amid rising prices and West supply
Boston July market reports stronger demand for domestic wool with higher quotations on medium grades. American Woolen Co begins purchases. manufacturers buying more in both East and West. Mills hold lower stock, West growers firm, lightweight season to boost activity. prices vary by quality from grease to scoured levels.
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Standard
Boston
American Woolen Company
West
Montana
Telegraph Wire Network Aims to Deter Bucket Shops
The Chicago Tribune reports that boards of trade may establish a private wire system linking major exchanges at a cost of 1,000,000. The project aims to disrupt bucket shops by creating a practical, coordinated telegraph network.
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Chicago
the Tribune
Boards of Trade
U S Transport Warren Arrives From Manila In Quick Voyage
The Warren reached port via Nagasaki after leaving Japan on the 16th and entering quarantine. It brings a number of discharged sailors and cabin passengers. The Rosecrans also arrived this afternoon from Seattle.
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San Francisco
United States
Warren
Manila
Nagasaki
Japan
Rosecrans
Seattle
In Search of a Husband Missing in Butte for Two Years
A San Francisco woman, Mrs. R Brandeli, seeks news of her husband Gottlieb Brandli, a miner last known in Butte. After contacting the Italian consul in San Francisco, she asks the Butte postmaster Irvin to determine if he is dead or alive, offering to publish the result if necessary.
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Butte
Gottlieb Brandli
R. Brandeli
Clementina Street
San Francisco
Irvin
Gottlieb
Dan Tewey’s Southern Hotel Relies on Garden Truck Fleet
A local report notes the operation of Dan Tewey’s Southern hotel depends on a heavy daily use of garden trucks to transport supplies and guests, highlighting logistic challenges and infrastructure strain.
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Dan Tewey
Southern Cross Antarctic Expedition Report Details Severe Cold and Discovery
Explorer Borehgrevinek reports the Southern Cross spent months in Victoria Land and near Adare, enduring 52 degrees below zero. They anchored at Robertson's Bay, logged Duke of York Island and Geikie Island discoveries, and noted rich mineral potential guiding future science and funding.
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San Francisc
Borehgrevinek
Antarctic
Southern Cross
Balleney Island
Victoria Land
Robertson's Bay
Duke of York Island
Admiralty Range
Geikie Island
Sir George Newness
Postage Rates Set for U S and Island Possessions
Postmaster General Smith issues a general order standardizing air and surface mail rates between the United States and Guam the Philippine archipelago Tutuila and adjacent Samoan islands including Porto Rico Hawaii and transit between those places and the mainland. Also noted is Rube Shields and his brother traveling circuit through Missoula after arriving from Wallace to perform Saturday night exhibitions with a famed Capitol steps ride.
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Washington
Smith
United States
Guam
Philippine Archipelago
Tutuila
Porto Rico
Hawaii
The
Standard
Missoula
Rube Shields
Wallace
Rube
National Capitol
Sheldon Renominated by Twelfth District Republicans
Calumet Mich July 27 Congress man D Sheldon was renominated by the Twelfth district republican convention today.
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Calumet, Mich
D. Sheldon
Stranger Knocks, Host Denies Entry in Fiery Exchange
In a terse scene the visitor announces a dam opportunity while the resident erupts in anger. The man accuses the stranger of scratching paint and slams the door, ending the encounter as cited by Standard and Times.
Speed limits for automobiles in Paris fixed by decree
The decree dated March 10, 1899 in Paris sets automobile speed limits at twelve miles per hour in city streets and sixteen miles per hour on roads, establishing early traffic controls in the capital.
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Paris
Origin of the Chinese Pigtails and Hair Policy
Until 1627 Chinese hair was worn long and coiled on the crown secured by a pin. The Manchu edict mandated the pigtail as a sign of loyalty, changing the traditional hairstyle.
Washington near end of its rope of faith
The state department maintains its stance to aid the relief of the legations in Pekin while insisting on Chinese cooperation and ministerial contact with their governments. Secretary Hay presided over a cabinet meeting to review the situation as allied forces move toward Pekin and Tientsin, with Goodnow coordinating with Li Hung Chang as an intermediary.
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Pekin
Hay
State Department
Legations
Li Hung Chang
Goodnow
Shanghai
United States
Earl Li
Department of State
Gage
Smith
Root
Taku
China
Conger
Stanford
Chaffee
Nagasaki
Chinese in New York eye Cuban safe haven for work
Chinese residents in New York plan to leave the city for Cuba rather than China. They cite Spanish money in Chinatown and tales of favorable treatment on Cuban tobacco plantations. Chong Bing of Kwong Lung Jim forecasts many will be sent to plantations and tobacco work, with larger crops and more cigar factories.
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New York
China
Cuba
Chinatown
Chong Bing
Kwong Lung Jim Company
Diplomatic corps moved toward Tientsin under Chinese troops
Minister Wu said surviving members of the diplomatic corps were being taken to Tientsin by Jung Lu’s forces and he expected news on arrivals. He had received no China news in 24 hours and did not plan a State Department visit unless informed. The Pekin departure story revived belief of a broader Chinese plan to conceal actions.
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Washington
Associated Press
Tientsin
Jung Lu
China
State Department
Pekin
Massacre Rumor at Pekin Wavers Over Rescue Theory
Dispatches debate whether Chinese officials claim ministers left Pekin with a strong escort only to be ambushed by Boxers en route to Tientsin or if ministers were rescued. Reports cite foreign colony fears and shifting expectations amid Chinese campaign preparations and Canton communications.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Four British Missionaries Murdered in China Provinces
The Daily Express report from Chefoo dated July 27 says four more British missionaries were killed in Shansi. Native Christian sources claim an eight day massacre of foreigners has been ongoing in Honan and Shanei provinces.
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London
The
Daily Express
Chefoo
Shansi
Honan
Shanei
London July 28 Dispatch on Shanghai Ministers Survival
The Shanghai correspondent reports trustworthy information stating all ministers except Baron von Keuteler are alive. It notes some European survivors are leaving Pekin.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Telegram
Baron von Keuteler
Pekin
Parachute Drops Versus Balloons In Circus Ascensions
A New York News piece explains parachute drops during circus ascensions. It notes guidance by tilt and air release, wind timing at dusk, and risks. parachutes open after a long drop, with most landings on the original lot.
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The
New York News
Demoralizing Pass Spoils Vacation Budget Tale
A young woman recounts a summer trip funded by a railroad pass that turned leisure into overspending. She notes free transit covered most travel but extra costs for taxis dining and porter services pushed her vacation $10 over her planned penny pinching budget, despite special rates that were ignored.
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Ivors
James
Deep Sea Flower Lures and Kills Tiny Fish
A delicate looking sea flower dwelling at great depths releases deadly poison. A small fish brushing a petal dies instantly, its carcass pulled down by waving leaves toward the plant’s mouth where it is consumed.
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Smithers
Fort Russell
Hongkong
Canton
Salvago Reggi
Shantung
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Hennessy
Old Country
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Richelieu
Nation Dept
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