Railroads in Montana See Per Mile Valuation Rise Slightly
Special Dispatch reports Montana state board of equalization increases overall railroad valuation per mile by 2 percent, with a small cut for the Burlington and a raise for the Montana railroad. Total statewide railroad valuation climbs from 15,000,190 last year to 15,344,485 this year, with mileage up about 47 miles.
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The
Standard
Helena
State Board of Equalization
Big Horn Southern
Burlington
Montana Railroad
R. M. Pollard
Montana
Your
Calderhead
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Montana Central
Oregon
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Reward Offered for Winters Murderers in Fort Benton
Fort Benton July 90. County commissioners vote a 2000 reward for the two murderers of James Winters dead or alive. They fund a deputy at Sandusky and another Fort Benton deputy to relieve the undersheriff. If Kid Curry is in the gang the total reaches 10500, authorities vow to intensify efforts against lawlessness.
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Fort Benton
James Winters
Sandusky
Crawford
Kid Curry
Bogeman Man Arrested for Obscene Mail Lot
Charles Nordick aged about 20 was arrested by Deputy Marshal Gage on a charge of sending obscene material through the mail. The warrant was sworn by Postoffice Inspector D. K. Beatty. The case has eluded authors for four years and Nordick’s hearing is expected before United States Commissioner A. Dr. McPherson with possible penalties up to $5,000 fine or two years imprisonment.
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The
Standard
Nordick
Jalil
United States
A. Dr. McPherson
Passenger Train Wreck Near Kremlin Oklahoma
The north bound Chicago Rock Island & Pacific passenger train No. 4 wrecked two miles south of Kremlin Oklahoma at 1 45 pm while at full speed. One man was killed and 24 injured none fatally. The dead is C la M'LAIN Enid Okla. Injured include L J Schmidt Kansas City cut on face and hands W H Kelsey Medford Okla cut on head face and hands Martin Hart Medford Okla two rib s broken G H Schotun Victor Colo arm broken K Robb North Topeka cut and bruised severe
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Kremlin
Okla
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
el Leno
Here
C la M'Lain
Enid
L. J. Schmidt
Kansas City
W. H. Kelsey
Medford
Martin Hart
G. H. Schotun
Victor
Colo
K. Robb
North Topeka
Two Suspects Arrested in Courts Robbery Case
Sheriff Fowler arrested two men matching the description of the robbers who took 55 dollars and a rifle from William Shepard at Courts Saturday night. Shepard was sent for to identify the suspects.
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Blanchard
Bozeman
Fowler
William Shepard
Shepard
Gambling houses ordered to close in Kalispell
Special dispatch from Kalispell reports county attorney ordering all gambling houses to close by midnight. the abrupt order leaves operators unsure of next steps while prosecutions are promised for any violations. A Farewell Dance is planned at Fort Keogh for Captain Lindsley with many invitations and Miles City attendance expected.
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Btanchard
Kalispell
The
Standard
Miles City
Fort Keogh
Lindsley
Lieut
Foy
Big Sheep Sale Shocks Miles City Market
C Stocker the Big Timber sheep man now at Terry sold 26 000 yearling wethers to Mr Haberson of Terry at 2 60 per head. The sale took place in Miles City on July 20. The deal underscores strong demand for yearling wethers in the region.
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The
Standard
Miles City
C. Stocker
Terry
Haberson
Transport Warren Redeployed For Philippine Teacher Mission
The transport Warren has been withdrawn from Alaska duty and ordered to San Francisco for outfitting to carry teachers to the Philippines.
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Washington
Warren
San Francisco
Philippines
Navy Yard Change of Command at Mare Island
Washington July 30 Captain Rockwell is ordered to Mare Island navy yard to relieve Captain J M Forsythe who is ordered home as captain of the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rockwell
Mare Island Navy Yard
J. M. Forsythe
Woman Burned In Sand Coulee Wagon Crash
In Great Falls area a woman, Mrs Charles Lefly, was badly burned when a bucket of matches ignited her clothes while riding with Richard Oliver. Neighbors helped extinguish the flames, doctors rushed from Stockett, and her condition remained grave though she shows some improvement as months of recovery loom. The incident left her unable to breathe easily and may endanger her life.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Sand Coulee
Charles Lefly
Upper
Lefty
Richard Oliver
Oliver
Stockett
Socialists Deny Debs Shelved After Convention
In Indianapolis the nationalist socialist convention sought harmony with Debs. Debs said being shelved holds little meaning, criticizing eastern factions and noting the Springfield group dominates. Debates centered on unions and a Porto Rican resolution as the platform committee issued its draft.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Brooks
Chicago
Eugene V. Debs
Terre Haute
Springfield
Hoehen
Committee On Resolutions
H. Gaylord Wilshire
Los Angeles
Carey
Porto Ries
Liberia
United States
Wool Sales at Fort Benton Continue Weekly Trade
Market reports show multiple consignments and sales during the week with Jeremiah Williams acquiring large lots from J. B. Chaffin Selway & Shannon Ernest Maurer J.W. Geary Phil Lovell and others. Purchases ranged from 10 to 12 cents per pound with several consignments arriving at 11 to 12 cent rates and advances noted in some deals.
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Charles J. Wells & Co
Chaffin
Lemhi
Idaho
Jeremiah Williams
W. Sanders
Lix
Jeremiah Williama
W. Ruddian
Selway & Shannon
Norse Prairie
Ernest Maurer
Point of Rocks
Jeremiah
Jiams
J. W. Geary
Lima
Iliams
Phil Lovell
Dillon
Weindexter & Orr
T. BL Patterson
Dell
Wool Trade Report From Billings Market July 30
The Billings wool exchange lists numerous sales with buyers including Jeremiah Williams & Co and Dewey Gould & Co. Transactions cover buyers like DD & Folsom, Giltina & Jenkins, J. Mutr, M. T. Grande, Inderland Bros, W. Hansard, Cassidy & Runner, F. Cameron, Gaines & Hammond, Ss. CC. Johnson, and W. B. Sullinger. Prices range from 10 to 14¾ cents per pound across many consignors. August Beray offered 12 cents for 3,000 pounds but refused to sell after a tie.
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Standard
Billings
Wool Exchange
DD. &. Folsom
White Sulphur Springs
Jeremiah Williams & Co
Ined Sayere
Martinsdale
Giltina & Jenkins
J. Mutr
Big Elk
J. Koshland & Co
Grass Range
August Beray
Absarokee
Dewey, Gould & Co
Bickle Sells 100,000-Pound Clip to Williams & Co
Miles City reports that Dave Bickle of Terry sold his clip of 100,000 pounds through D. E. Hallet to Jeremiah Williams & Co at 13 cents.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Dave Bickle
Terry
Jeremiah Williams & Co
D. E. Hallet
Oregon and California Wool Markets Notice
San Francisco report dated July 30 lists spring wools from Nevada and Oregon regions and fall wool movement from the San Joaquin plains Humboldt and Mendocino. The terse notice maps wool lots and origin areas for trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Nevada
Welle
Oregon
Valley Oregon
San Joaquin Plains
Humboldt and
Mendocino
National Bank of the Republic Merges with First National
New York reports a formal announcement that the National Bank of the Republic will merge into the First National. After August 10, checks drawn on the former will be paid by the First National.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Bank of the Republic
First National
Carrie Nation Pardoned by Governor in Kansas
Mrs. Carrie Nation imprisoned for joint smashing received a gubernatorial pardon in Topeka. She initially refused the pardon over unpaid fines and costs but later agreed to leave the issue to county commissioners who will permit payment of 150 dollars in monthly installments of five dollars.
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Topeka
Kan
Carrie Nation
Stanley
Costa
Counsel Works On Schley Case as Admiral Requests Excuse
Washington July 30 Admiral Kimberley asks to be excused from the Schley inquiry citing heart trouble. Secretary Long holds the request while Schley’s counsel has already answered the precept. Navy officials say the letter was not yet received by the department as Crowninshield stands in for the secretary. The West Virginia criminal history case hinged on Ellis Glenn identified with Bert Glenn of Williamson. A jury verdict left the prisoner smiling as her recognizance is extended to next Thursday.
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Schley
Secretary Long
Washington
Navy Department
Kimberley
Long
Admiral Schley
Admiral Crowninshield
Secretary of the Navy
West Virginia
Ellis Glenn
Bert Glenn
Williamson
W. Va
Elllis Glenn
General Wood Improves After Cuban Illness
General Leonard Wood arrives in New York with Mrs Wood and three children aboard Morro Castle from Havana. He reports no fever for 10 days and good appetite, plans a brief trip along the New England coast before returning to Havana. Mrs Wood and family stay in quarantine as guests of the Health Officer until Thursday.
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New York
Leonard Wood
Cuba
Havana
Navy secretary note on court of inquiry prompts actions
Captain James Parker reports sending a letter to Secretary Long about the court of inquiry and anticipates its receipt. Secretary Long departs for New England on vacation, with Admiral Crowninshield acting secretary. Parker gains permission to inspect logs on Cuba movement. Admiral Dewey and Admiral Benham attend. Benham to attend the Sept 12 court. General Wood leaves Morro Castle for Havana aboard the Kanawha.
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Secretary of the Navy
Court of Inquiry
James Parker
Naval
Admiral Schley
Secretary Long
Parker
General Post Office
Department
Long
Washington
New England
Hackett
Crowninshield
Bureau of Navigation
the Navy
Cuba
Admiral Dewey
Admiral Benham
Captain Parker Seeks Counsel for Court of Inquiry
Washington July 30 Captain Parker arrived to discuss legal representation for Rear Admiral Behley in the court of inquiry. He visited John M Wilson in the city to ask if Wilson can act as counsel but Wilson is in Europe and will not return until August 10.
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Washington
Parker
Behley
Court of Inquiry
John M. Wilson
Wilson
Long Declines Comment On Schrey Case During Vacation
John D. Long secretary of the navy arrived in New York en route to Massachusetts for a month’s vacation and refused to discuss the Schrey case. He said his order requiring silence in the navy department applied to all personnel.
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Long
New York
John D. Long
Secretary of the Navy
Massachusetts
Schrey
Navy Department
Famous Ellis Glenn case ends with hung jury
Parkersburg West Virginia July 30 Judge Stapelton dismissed the jury at its own request after it could not reach a verdict in the Ellis Glenn case. The final ballot showed seven for conviction and five for acquittal, ending days of deliberation begun last Saturday.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Ellis Glenn
Stapelton
Directors to relocate majority of San Pedro line board
Los Angeles dates reveal changes in the San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake railroad board. Charles W. Clark resigns. Ross W. Smith elected to succeed Clark. Ford K. Rule to fill the other vacancy. Aim is to establish a quorum in Los Angeles for easier meetings and business.
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Los Angeles
Cal
San Pedro
O'Shea Suspended in Irish Parliament for Disorderly Conduct
London July 30 James I O'Shea nationalist member for West Waterford was suspended in the house of commons for using the term judicial blackguardism against Baron O'Brien lord chief justice of Ireland during the Cork conspiracy trial. The Walsh linked case involved boycotting a man who rented a farm after eviction and nationalists accuse O Brien of partisan conduct.
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London
James I. O'Shea
West Waterford
House of Commons
Baron O'Brien
Ireland
Walsh
Cork
Irish National League
Sagasta Gives No Significance to German Squadron Visit
Madrid July 30 Senor Sagasta says the German squadron led by Prince Henry of Prussia visiting Cadiz will not affect Spain He states Spain must reorganize its army navy and internal administration before dreaming of alliances and has nothing to offer.
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Madrid
Senor Sagasta
Prince Henry of Prussia
Cadiz
Spain
Record gold stock hits new government high
Plenty of Gold Washington reports the treasury gold stock rising to a historic peak of 504,354,297 dollars with 248,658,698 dollars in free gold and a 150,000,000 dollar reserve. Since July 1 1900 the on hand total has increased about 81,000,000 dollars as monthly inflows run 4.5 to 5 million.
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Washington
Treasury
Keogh Fort to receive fourth cavalry garrison units
Information from authentic sources in Miles City indicates part of the fourth cavalry will form the permanent garrison of Fort Keogh. Two companies are expected to be sent as stables cannot house a larger squad.
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Keogh
Miles City
Fourth Cavalry
Fort Keogh
Empress Frederick Very Ill in Hamburg
Dowager Empress Frederick is reported in very serious condition as of late tonight in Hamburg. Emperor William travels back from his Norwegian cruise and is expected to arrive within three days.
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Empress Frederick
Hamburg
Frederick
Emperor William
Lynching cries at insolvent Standard Exploration meeting
Excited stockholders at a creditors and shareholders meeting for Standard Exploration, owner of the Whittaker Wright mines, demanded lynching of implicated directors after the receiver revealed assets were farcical and huge losses from copper and Lake Erie speculation. The crowd called for action but was calmed by promises of protection.
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London
Standard Exploration Company
Stock Exchange
Lake Erie
Caledonian Copper
Lord Pelham Clinton
wWough Calthorpe
Helena's Sensation A Closed Incident
Flora Nicholson known as Mrs J E Maple faced arrest for allegedly stealing from a Wallace Idaho hotel man. The case was settled and charges dropped as doctors diagnosed nervous exhaustion from typhoid. Maple and the man left town while he seeks treatment and claims they were married in Spokane.
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Standard
Helena
Flora Nicholson
J. E. Maple
Wallace
Idaho
Maple
Spokane
L. Hathaway
Wallace Hotel
Colonel O Day Dead In Missouri Millionaire Rail Leader
Colonel John A. O Day of Springfield Missouri died in Baltimore from paralysis. A St Louis and San Francisco railroad former president he was a millionaire and served as Missouri Democratic state central committee chairman in 1886. He married three times and all wives survive him. The first two divorces, third marriage recent.
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St. Louis
Baltimore
John A. O'Day
Springfield
Colonel O'Day
Is Not an American Denies Kimberley Consul Citizenship
Berlin July 30 The North German Gazette responds to pan German press attacks on Dr. Westerfield German consul in Kimberley by denying he holds American citizenship.
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Berlin
North German Gazette
Dr. Westerfield
Kimberley
Pay Chest Recovery Reported in Laguna Province
Captain Stafford at Santa Cruz Laguna province reports the recovery of the stolen pay chest with contents apparently untouched.
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Manila
Stafford
Santa Cruz
Laguna Province
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