Plans Change as Miss Andrews Backs Nome Trip
Miss Alice Andrews abandons Cape Nome plans after reading Seattle and Standard reports. She will travel north via White Pass to Dawson City with a party, seeking opportunities there rather than Nome. She mentions Cuba readings, Paris vacation talk, and a desire for a jolly interior trip while keeping travel fever.
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Alice Andrews
Cape Nome
Paris
Butte
Seattle
McAndrews
Nome
Dawson City
Miss McAndrews
Dawson
White Pass
Bieh
William Owsley
Henry Mueller
Meybe
Fire in Copper Alley Destroys Half a Crib
Jessie Woods’ residence in a west Wyoming alley dwelling between Galena and Mercury burned rapidly causing about 75 dollars damage before firefighters arrived. Chief Sanger suspected a cigarette and sparks from elderdown cushions near the stove as the likely cause. The home, owned by James McDonald, was half of a crib in a densely settled area noted for its daytime sleeping occupants.
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Jessie Woods
Wyoming
Galena
Mercury
Fairyland
Jessie
Sanger
Fire Department
James McDonald
God Poco Of Loyalty Spanish American War Veteran
A veteran from the Spanish American War named God Poco is noted for his loyalty and service. The brief mentions his wartime role and enduring commitment to fellow soldiers and community.
Danish-American Axel Peterson Wins U S Citizenship in Montana Regiment Veteran
Judge Lindsay held a short naturalization session admitting ten applicants including Axel Peterson a Sweden native and Spanish American War veteran who served with the Montana regiment and was wounded at Guaguinto March 29 1899. The group met criteria under section 2166 and Peterson’s discharge proof. The other admittees were William H Berry man William Frawley A Cassaglio John Malin Thomas Blythe Frank W Parsons George Hicks Henry Beechard and Hugh McMahon. The article notes Peterson’s service and battles in the Philippines and mentions Montana regiment actions at La Loma Caloocan Isabel Tuliban river Polo and other engagements.
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Lindsay
Alex Peterson
Sweden
Philippines
Montana
United States
Norway
E Company
Dillon
Guaguinto
San Lazaro
la Loma
Caloocan
la Loma Church
Isabel
Marilao
Tuliban River
Polo
Bac Bag River
Peterson
Congress
William H. Berryman
William Frawley
A. Cassaglio
John Malin
Thomas
Dispute Over Silver King Vein Leads to Damages Suit
A new damages suit was filed in district court by Silas F. King James A. Murray and Marcus Daly against Patrick Mullins J H Maloney P Drennan and the Butte sampling works over a vein in the Silver King and Plymouth lode claims owners seek 55000 for 30 tons of ore allegedly removed between June 16 and July. Judge Clancy previously refused an injunction, leaving a surge of related actions totaling about 15 suits.
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Silver King
Plymouth Lode
Silas F. King
James A. Murray
Marcus Daly
Patrick Mullins
J. H. Maloney
P. Drennan
Butte
Plymouth
Clancy
Playful Jokes Over Cars Stir in Butte Community
In Butte a tale unfolds as D M Newbro and John Gillie trip to Anaconda lure a playful taunt from S R Fair who loans his car to a farmer for a return haul after a breakdown. Fair admits the joke and notes horses react differently to automobiles depending on their color, with a gray horse linked to a predicted finish.
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S. A. Fair
D. M. Newbro
John Gillie
Anaconda
S. R. Fair
Messrs. Newbro
Gillie
S. R
Fair
Hickey
Newbro
Standard Fair
Butte
Josh
Iron Bar and a Gun Incident at Nipper Timekeeper
Miner Frank Evans attempted to claim his time at the Nipper mine. He threatened the timekeeper with an iron bar and later drew a gun, saying he would take the time or harm the top of the timekeeper’s head. The weapon was seized by bystanders. Evans remained uncaptured through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Evans
Nipper
Mr. Wilson
Justice Harrington
Evans
Wilson
False Helena marriage notice unsettles Standard
An item in the Standard Sunday claimed Lawrence V. Page was married in Helena, but the report proved untrue. The ready-on-hand notice was submitted to the Standard by Nils H. Bodahl, who vouched for its accuracy.
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Standard Sunday
Picnic for Butte Poor Children Next Friday at Columbia Gardens
The Associated Charities plans a grand picnic for underprivileged children at Columbia Gardens, Montana, next Friday. Children must pick up car tickets at the Associated Charities rooms in the library building Wednesday or Thursday, with refreshments provided by the Christian Union.
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Butte
Associated Charities
Columbia Gardens
Montana
Christian Union of the City
North Coast Limited Promoted as Crack Northwest Train
The Northern Pacific unveils its North Coast Limited as the crack Northwest passenger train from Butte to St Paul and Minneapolis. All classes of tickets honored on this train without extra fares.
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Northern Pacific
Butte
St. Pau
Minneapolis
North Coast Limited
Northwest
Death message leads police to seek missing Annie Neumire
Chief Lavell received a phone plea from a Dillon man to inform his sister Annie Neumire in West Park street of her sister’s death in Dillon. With no address or box, the chief mailed a letter after finding no record at the post office. It notes a probable relocation and mentions local organ sales from Orton Bros.
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Polles Lavell
Dillon
Annie Neumire
West Park Street
Miss Neumire
Butte
Call for bids for Modern Woodmen picnic at Deer Lodge
Sealed bids will be received up to August 5 1900 for all privileges either separately or collectively for the Modern Woodmen of America picnic at Deer Lodge on Sunday August 1 1900. No liquors will be sold on grounds. Address F P Lyons chairman 26 East Broadway room 2 Butte.
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Woodmen of America
Deer Lodge
FP. J. Lyons
Fast Broadway
Butte
Willship Ore This Week Planners Schedule Funeral for Mcleod Daughter
Arrangements by the Denver and Rock Island Mining Company include using a pack train to extract ore during road construction and to move machinery. Members of Silver City hive No. SL OF TM and visitors are urged to attend the funeral of the daughter of Mr and Mrs George McLeod at 420 Walker Avenue Lydia Parlin L.
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Denver & Rock Island Mining Company
Silver City
Telephone extension promised to Whitehall and Rochester
The Standard reports the Bell Telephone Company will extend lines to Whitehall and Rochester, with Local Agent Miller confirming imminent inclusion once preliminaries are set. Manager Murray, visiting from Salt Lake, stated arrangements are made and connections to Butte will be completed by early September.
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The
Standard
Whitehall
Rochester
Miller
Butte
Murray
Bell Telephone Company
Salt Lake
Standard prints all the news all the time
The Standard promotes constant news coverage and global updates for readers who want continuous information. It emphasizes staying in touch with world happenings through ongoing reporting and subscriptions.
Last Excursion to Yellowstone Park Aug 1 by Northern Pacific
The Northern Pacific offers a Yellowstone park excursion on August 1 with a 40 dollar all inclusive price covering transport Butte to Cinnabar and back, meals, lodging at Albemarle hotel Livingston, stage trips, and a five and a half day park tour. Train from Montania Union depot at 1 10 pm reaches Livingston at 6 50 pm with return connections via stage lines. Contact W H Merriman, Genl Agen NP Ry, Butte Montana for details.
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Northern Pacific
Yellowstone Park
Butte
Cinnabar
Albemarle Hotel
Livingston
Park
Montane Union Depot
W. H. Merriman
Gen'l Agt
N. P. Ry
Yu and
Main Streets
Mont
Louis Caron 62 Dies. Funeral Planned Later
Louis Caron aged 62 died yesterday. The remains are at Sherman’s undertaking parlors. The funeral will be announced later.
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Louis Caron
Sherman
Rehearing bid in Lucey death case advances in court
A motion for a rehearing in the state against Daniel Lucey, condemned to death, was filed in the supreme court by attorney B S Thresher. The motion argues improper courtroom instructions and lack of charges informing Lucey of the accusation, with concerns over manslaughter versus murder definitions and jury guidance to convict or acquit.
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Daniel Lucey
Supreme Court
B. S. Thresher
Lucey
Jerry D. Murphy
Murphy
Calder
Mont
Flouse
Fifth Legislative Assembly
Burgess
Street and Alley Committee Report and City News
The street and alley committee met at city hall to draft a report for the Wednesday council meeting. They favor granting McHeffey et al petition to lay wooden sidewalks on Jefferson street after street grading and reject Smith’s request to erect scales on East Broadway. They suggest reworking resolution S09 to segregate ward requirements and submit ward lists to aldermen. A communication from Julian Smith questions cement sidewalks on West Alaska street and favors a regulation plank sidewalk. E Siegel of Siegel Clothing travels to New York to purchase stock for the fair trade with expected prudent selections in high class clothing.
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City Hall
George McHeffey
Jefferson Street
C. IT. Smith
East
Jullian Smith
Alaska Street
Granite Street
E. Siegel
Siegel Clothing Company
New York
Siegel
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F. A. Ironside
Curtis
Drs. Murray & Freund
Butte, Mont
Grrady’s Standard Carriage Works
Main Street
W. Broadway
Silver Bow Foundry and Machine Company
Telephone
MU. KR Crossing
County Road
South Butte
Butle, Montana
W. Park St
Wauhood
al Igendre Paris
Newbro Drug
Montans
Partic Lara
Isis Charles Bidg
Denver
Colo
A. Augeudre
D. M. Newbroob Co
Montsele
Alica McAndrews
Caps Nema
Orton Bros
Jessie Wood
Natural Zed
Axal Peterson
Counry
Crystal Springs
Npper
Marguerite
Vienle
Whitehall and
Schatzlein Paint Co
Hennessy’s
Santa Maria
Satin
Morocco
Www
Turkey
Ile
Buxton
Marseilles
Madras
Oxford
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