Labor Day to be celebrated on a bigger scale Sept 2
The Holiday will be September 2 and observers aim for a larger Labor Day celebration. Committees from Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly and Building Trades Council were named to arrange events. Merchants will not be canvassed for prizes. only contributors who benefit will be asked to give, with any deficit covered by local unions.
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Building Trades Council
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Messrs. Dee
Partelow
Moran
Kearns
Dale
Stratton
Cunningham
Moesere
J. W. Maloney
Michael Corbett
J. Melvin
P. M. Barso
John Malone
Whitehall Man Loses 570 In Crib Job On Pleas Ant Alley
John Everett of Whitehall says he lost 570 to a crib in Pleas ant alley. Nancy Hanks Wag Miller and Filo Stuart were arrested on related charges. Everett planned to testify to the judge in the morning detailing his loss and admission of visiting Nancy's place.
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John Everett
Whitehall
Nancy Hanks
Wag Miller
Filo Stuart
Everett
Reiag
Nancy
Butte Briefs Notable Visitors And Local Arrivals
F H Wacker of Red Bluff and W R McCormick of Helena are guests at the Finlen hotel. S M McPherson arrived from Great Falls. D D Moffat and Dan Smith of Philipsburg are in town. Miss Hoag returned to Helena after a Butte visit. Miss Lizzie Adams likewise returned to Helena after visiting her brother Charles J. Adami of this city.
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F. H. Wacker
Red Bluff
Finlen
W. R. McCormick
Helena
S. M. McPherson
Great Falls
D. D. Moffat
Dan Smith
Philipsburg
Miss Hoag
Butte
Lizzie Adams
Charles J. Adami
Government Steps to Recover Embezzled Carter Funds
The U S government moves to recover part of 2250000 believed embezzled by Oberlin M Carter then captain of the engineers corps now imprisoned at Leavenworth Kansas. Marion Erwin special assistant attorney general filed suits in the Southern District of New York and District of New Jersey naming Oberlin Carter and his uncle Lorenzo Carter. The action seeks a temporary receipt and preservation of assets pending further proceedings.
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New York
Oberlin M. Carter
Crops of Engineers
Leavenworth
Kan
Savannah
Marion Erwin
Georgia
United States
United States Court For
Southern District of New York
District of New Jersey
Oriasto M. Carter
Lorenzo Carter
Carter and relatives party to fraud bill over New York property
A bill_names I Stanton Carter and O M Carter as parties to a suit alleging that property in New York bought with funds from Captain Carter as a disbursing officer was fraudulently converted to his own use through conspiracy with contractors. The property allegedly sits in Carter's uncle and brother names while he serves a penitentiary sentence for fraud.
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New York
New Jersey
I. Stanton Carter
O. M. Carter
Captain Carter
Carter
Idaho's New Placer Finds Big Mine Payoff
Three Caswell brothers returned from Thunder Mountain with a cash haul around seventeen thousand dollars from an eight day run. The Caswelles had long mined the surface of the district now controlled by Col. W. H. Dewey. They stored snow water in a reservoir and ran brief operations each year, gaining a sizable clean-up as the colonel explored the property.
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Boise
Idaho
Caswell Brothers
Thunder Mountain
Col. W. H. Dewey
Drowned in the Straits Two sailors lose companion
John F. Lee of Victoria was rescued by the Rosalie steamer after clinging to an overturned boat for two hours in the San Juan de Fuca straits near Seattie Washington. A second unnamed companion probably drowned. Lee said his partner slipped into the water when the boat overturned and he saw him no more.
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Seattie
Wash
Straits
San Juan de Fuca
John FE. Lee
Victoria
Rosalie
Lee
Prisoners Escape From Toledo County Jail
This morning the jail turnkey was held at gunpoint and locked in a cell by four prisoners including John Brown known as Topeka Joe Thomas Keegan James Stewart and David Morgan. They escaped while being served breakfast and remained at large.
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Toledo
John Brown
Topeka Joe
Thomas Keegan
James Stewart
West Toledo
David Morgan
Cottage City arrives with Klondike gold from Skagway
The steamship Cottage City reached Seattle at noon from Lynn canal with 40 passengers and 155000 dollars in Klondike gold. She departed Skagway on July 2. River traffic remains slow and several new river steamers are temporarily off the run until fall traffic resumes. The gold was in the possession of Casper Ellinger, Mrs. Ruth Ellinger and Mrs. Melkenzie.
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Seattle
Wash
Cottage City
Lynn Canal
Skagway
Casper Ellinger
Ruth Ellinger
Melkenzie
Payne Not Seriously Ill Says Wisconsin Republican Leader
Friends of Henry C. Payne national committeeman for Wisconsin report by cable that he is in Nuremburg not Berlin and will sail from Cherbourg August 2. They state he is not seriously ill and plans to return home soon.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Henry C. Payne
National Republican
Wisconsin
Cable Today
Constitution To Refit Rigging For Upcoming Races
R. L. Bristol and Billman arrived from Boston and began rigging the Constitution. The steel mainmast will have its purchases and standing rigging laid out and adjusted in about ten days, after which the vessel will be ready to sail in races again.
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Bristol
R. L
Billman
Boston
Cadillac and Milwaukee to race for Canadas cup challenger
Chicago officials announced Cadillac and Milwaukee will start tomorrow afternoon in a series to decide which boat defends the Canadas cup against Invader. The decision came after officials of the Chicago Yacht club met with the interested parties this afternoon.
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Chicago
Cadillac
Milwaukee
Chicago Yacht Club
Prominent Illinois Politician Hanna Dies in Fairfield
R P P Hanna a well known Southern Illinois Democratic politician and eminent lawyer died at his Fairfield home last night His stature in politics and law marks a notable loss for the region.
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Springfield
Lst
R. PP. Hanna
Southern Illinois
Fairfield
Rain Falls Where It Is Most Needed in Corn Belt
Washington reports rains in the corn belt were lighter than the previous 48 hours but credited to have fallen where most needed in Southwestern Ohio and Southern Illinois. Beneficial showers extended to Tennessee Arkansas Missouri Iowa Western Nebraska and Eastern Kansas with forecasts of fair weather and warmer temperatures across the region.
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Washington
Corn Belt
Ohio
Illinois
Tennessee
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
Kansas
Mississippi
Crop Conditions Show Rain Benefiting Many Regions
Weather bureau notes beneficial rains in the drought areas of the Mississippi and Missouri valleys. Heat dominated central regions, with drought worsening in the Ohio and Tennessee valleys. Corn prospects vary: improving in parts of Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma Missouri, grim east of the Mississippi. Winter wheat yields strong on the Pacific coast. spring wheat harvest advancing in the south.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Central Valley
Mississippi
Missouri
Ohio Valley
Tennessee
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Nebraska
Kansas
Oklahoma
Iowa
Mississippi River
Illinois
Michigan
Middle Atlantic States
New England
North Pacific Coast
Red River Valley
North Dakota
Minnesota
Mississippi Valley
Drouth’s Aftermath Hits Chicago Markets Hard
Chicago reports the drouth’s lingering toll on agriculture with steep price spikes. Vegetables and fruit costs soar, potatoes rise to 1.25 to 1.50 per bushel, beans and dry peas gain 50 cents, and California fruit now commands near prewar levels. Retailers curb perishables to dodge further losses.
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Chicago
Post
California
Partial Kansas corn crop reports show improvement
Topeka July 30 crop reports from the U S department of agriculture indicate material gains. Eastern counties may yield one-fourth to one-half a crop due to rains while late showers revive pastures and curb wheat feeding. Apples and peaches improve as well.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
United States Department of Agriculture
Butler
Harvey
Cowley
Reno
Cincinnati Temp Drops as Severe Storm Douses City
In Cincinnati on a hot July day the temperature fell 21 degrees from 4 pm to 6 pm with heavy rainfall bringing relief. The storm struck eight buildings across the city and surrounding areas but caused no serious damage. Ten prostrations were reported including Rev. Father John M. Mackey who is expected to recover.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
John M. Mackey
St. Peter's Cathedral
Rain benefits late Nebraska corn crop in July
Omaha reports a heavy rain for an hour early today with widespread state notes that late corn enjoys strong benefits. Farmers along the St. Paul and Omaha line expect further rains to bring the current corn crop close to last year’s yield.
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Omaha
Neb
St. Paul
Rain Improves Iowa Corn Crop Across Des Moines Valley
In northern Iowa a half inch of rain fell overnight, greatly aiding corn crops. Central Des Moines valley reports only a trace of rain while conditions improve across the region.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Dry weather tightens potato market in Cincinnati
Cincinnati on July 30 reports dry weather severely reducing potato supplies and allowing market to corner. Prices rose as a result of tighter availability.
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Cincinnati
All Day Battle Near Mauta Reports Heavy Boer Attack
Durban reports an all day fight near Mauta on July 28 between Boers and a British column. Four hundred Boers attacked, Major Edwards and Gunner Carpenter killed. The 67th field battery nearly lost a gun as it was taken off under heavy fire. Five British soldiers were killed.
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Durban
Natal
Mauta
Edwards
Carpenter
Sharp Fight As Kitchener Captures Viljoen's Commando
Lord Kitchener reports a sharp engagement after a long chase with Viljoen's commando. The action ends with 22 wagons and a pom pom seized, 32 prisoners taken, and five British wounded. Dispatches explain Boer field news and the dispatch riders' service from Lourenco Marques.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Gereal Kitchener
Viljoen
Daily Mail
Lourenco Marquez
Amsterdam
Lourenco
Kruger Receives U S Visit Invitation in Amsterdam
In Amsterdam on July 30 Mr. Kruger received Robert Van Shasck treasurer of the Holland Society of Chicago who presented an invitation for a visit to the United States.
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Amsterdam
Kruger
Robert van Shasck
Holland Society of Chicago
United States
Bryan Declares He Is Not a 1904 Candidate
Chillicothe Ohio July 1900 Bryan told a lecture audience that the money question will shape the 1904 campaign but he will not pledge candidacy. He criticized Kansas City platform supporters and warned against recalling Wall Street influence. He reiterated he is a candidate for no office but would not bind himself to avoid future consideration.
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Chillicothe
W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Kansas
Railroads clash over Culverwell ranch right of way in Nevada
The Oregon Short Line and the San Pedro railroads battle over land in Lincoln county Nevada known as the Culverwell ranch. Short Line crews pushed south from Calientes clashing with a barbed wire barrier set by San Pedro watchmen and continued construction. Attorneys for both sides signal legal action and potential arrests for trespass.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Oregon Short Line
San Pedro
Lincoln County
Nevada
Culverwell
San Pedro Company
Parley L. Williams
Whittemore
San Pedro Road
Arkansas Race War at Camden Resulted in Hangings and Arrests
A white mob wounded and killed a colored man near Rosston this morning amid alleged white black tensions. Lige Sigler’s son fired on the crowd at Sigler’s home Sunday night, killing Lewis Hayne, brother of State Senator Hayne, and Ilop Holton. Three negros were arrested afterward.
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Camden
Ark
Lige Sigler
Rosston
Sigler
Lewis Hayne
Hayne
Ilop Holton
Corn Crop Estimate For The Nation
Paul Morton, second vice president of the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad, said the corn crop for the year is likely about 1.5 billion bushels. He noted the figure is a rough estimate based on reports from agents across the corn belt.
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Chicago
Paul Morton
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad
Man Dies After Resisting Arrest in Idaho
Boise July 30 A deputy sheriff shot and killed WT Green during an attempted arrest near the town. Green opened fire, missing, before Constable Nevins fired and struck him in the head, ending the confrontation.
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Boise
Idaho
the Statesman
Wweier
Spain's New Peace Treaty Progress Report
Madrid July 21 the ministry of foreign affairs is engaged upon an extradi tion convention and general treaty of peace and friendship with the United States.
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Madrid
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
United States
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Butte News
Butte Briefs
Carter Money
Captain
Klondike
Payne
Constitution
Saint Louie
ABC
B. Gallick
Mont
Tee One
He American Brewing Co
Louis
Ilinois
Western Medical Dispensary
Horre
Mone
Mena Onely
Oriental Ruggs
Oriental Rugs
Shirvan
Kitchener
Mr. Kruger
MR. Bryan
San Pedro Roads
Spain
Bigelow Axminsters
Bigelow Axminster
Bigelow
Hennessy’s Domestic Department
Kennessy
Keiser Novelty
Justin
Butterick
Hennessy
Butte, Montana
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