Turf followers await race between speedies two year olds
The Miles Finien Handicap at Butte features eight young horses including Madeline Musgrave and Lena Leach. Bets list Madeline Musgrave at even money, Lena Leach at 7 to 5, and Jim Malady at 3 to 1, as racing enthusiasts weigh a close, high-stakes showdown to determine supremacy among the West’s best two-year-olds.
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Butte
Clapton
Mabel Musgrave
D.C. O'Malley
Lena Leach
White
Madeline Musgrave
Imoney
W. L.stanfeld
Jim Malady
Eithe
Musgrave Howse
Bontfires
Late gossip of the squared circle and boxing plans
Jim Stewart, NY heavyweight, aims to return after a four round loss to Jim Barry. he will face Jim Jeffords in a six round bout at the Princess Athletic club stag. Charley Grima trains in Kingston for a six round bout with Matty Baldwin at the Fairmont Athletic club in the Bronx. Griffin may receive more bouts if he defeats Baldwin, Willie Lewis to box Griffin, Ketchel honored for his middleweight title at a San Francisco dinner, Luke Marisch presents the belt. Packey McFarland and manager Harry Gilmore seek 10 percent extra for every fight, prior to McFarland's August 7 ten round bout with Phil Brock at the Pacific Athletic club in Los Angeles. Stewart, once promising, now under De Forest’s guidance, shifts management. Jack Welsh, SF referee, agrees to be third man for Ketchel vs Kelly in SF. T. E. Jones plans England trip to arrange Papke fight with Willie Lewis after the Sailor Burke bout.
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Jim Stewart
New York
Jim Barry
Consolidated Athletic Club
Gong
Jim Jeffords
Quaker City
Princess Athletic Club Stag
Joe Jennette
Jeffords
Charley Grima
Kingston
N. Y
Matty ‘Baldwin
Fairmont ‘Athletic Club
Bronx
Griffin
Baldwin
Willie Lewis
Cox
Glimore
McFarland
Phil Brock
Pacife Athletic Club
Los Angeles
Cal
Tom McCarey
Packey
Jim. Stewart
Chicago
Consolidated Athletic Club Stag
Billy Elmer
Jimmy Forest
de Forest
Stewart
Jack Welsh
San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Hugo Kelly
Welsh
California crews lose instructor Garnett at Berkeley
California announces that E M Garnett will no longer guide University of California crews on campus. No official reason given beyond treasury constraints, but Garnett had dedicated two seasons to developing eight-oared racing at Stanford and California, including a notable 1907 win over Stanford.
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Bovs
oMalley
Shula
Madeline Musgrave
Tena Leach
A. Clanton
Madeline
Lena Leach
San Francisco
E. M. Garnett
University of California
Berkeley
State Institution
Garnett
Treasury
California
Caliifornia
Lkely
Treity of California
Gar
Stanford
Coolleges
Blue and Gold
Washington
D. Witter
Ralph Merritt
Merritt
Witter
East
Dean Witter
Elected for Second Time Captain of Varsity Eight
The passage notes the individual was chosen again to serve as captain of the varsity eight rowing crew, marking a second consecutive selection to the leadership role. The article emphasizes continuity in leadership and the team’s confidence in their captain.
Expert of Great Falls to play tennis in Butte
Rev A F Agar a famed lawn tennis advocate from Great Falls will visit Butte and play at 2 pm on Diamond street courts with McLaughlin and Harry Burton among the likely contenders. The event precedes the state tournament in Helena next month as Agar promotes Baptist Mission work.
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A. F. Agar
Montana
Butte
Standard
Great Falls
Diasmond
McLaughlin
Harry Burton
Helena
Mr. Agar
American” Baptist Howe Mission Society
Captain Baldwin Ready to Risk Life in Balloon
Washington reports Captain Thomas Baldwin prepares to inflate and launch his airship at Fort Myer with a large gas bag and housing tent arriving. Frank Lahm heads to New York for Farman tests but will return to oversee launch operations. The craft features new mechanical control devices, a departure from prior body-weight steering.
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Washington
Thomas
Baldwin
Fort Myer
Frank B. Lahm
New York
Farman
Captain Baldwin
Notified Nomination for Vice Presidency Signals GOP Ties
Representative James Sherman received word from Senator J.C. Burrows, chairman of the committee, of his nomination by the Republican party for vice president. The formal notification underscores party support and official backing from Congress.
Cortelyou Named as Possible Republican Candidate in New York
The treasury secretary George B. Cortelyou was urged to run against Hughes on the Republican ticket. The gossip held no official basis, and Cortelyou gave no explicit reply while promising to consider it. An Evening Port report suggested it was unlikely Cortelyou would permit the use of his name.
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George B. Cortelyou
the Treasury
Hughes
Cortelyou
Republican Organization
Mr. Cortelyau
Cartelyou
Cortele
Biggest Crowd Sees Banks Beat Luteys in Butte League
In Columbia Gardens last night the Banks defeated Luteys 5 to 2 before a record 4000 spectators. McDole pitched effectively for the Bankers while Verheyen fanned 19 for Lutey's, with key errors and late rallies shaping the drama.
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Banks
Luteys
Lutey's
Bankers
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Lutey
House
Trethway
McDole
Verheyen
Connells
West Virginia Democrats Nominate Bennett for Governor
At the state convention in hareston West Virginia Louie Bennett of Lewis county was nominated for governor on the first ballot just before dawn. The party adopted a disfranchisement plank favoring constitutional amendments to protect ballot purity. details on how to implement disfranchisement were not specified. Adam B. Page of Kanawha, counsel for the United Mine Workers and candidate for governor, was nominated by acclamation for secretary of state.
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Hareston
Japaw
Louie Bennett
Lewis County
Adam B. Page
Kanawha
United Mines Workers
Peace Conference Progress Noted At Universal Congress
Benjamin F. Trueblood of Boston, president of the American Peace Society, says the universal peace congress shows growing signficance with wide representation and strong attendance. He notes the armament discussion is central and champions a plan to curb rising military spending rather than immediate disarmament.
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London
Universal Peace Congress
Benjamin F. Trueblood
Boston
American Peace Society
Trusblood
Restraining Order Upheld Against Pure Food Labeling Change
A federal court in Cincinnati today upheld a restraining order issued by Judges Thompson Severns and Humphrey, preventing enforcement of labeling changes under the pure food law. The order bars mandating that Ullere label its product alcohol rather than spirits, as previously practiced, per Judge Kohlsaat.
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Chicago
Thompson, Severns and Humphrey
Cincinnati
Kohlsaat
Elreult
Strike ends as Elgin workers resume posts under higher pay
Elgin July 20 The Elgin and Belvidere tin strike ends after days of violence with workers returning to their former jobs at increased wages.
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Elgin, ML
Elgin & Belvidere Tin
British Olympic committee blamed for gross mismanagement
The Freeman criticizes the recent Olympic Games, calling the British committee's handling grossly mismanaged and marked by invincible stupidity and general incapacity. The unsigned remark characterizes the organization's performance as the salient feature of the affair.
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The
Freeman
Olympic “Committee
Anaconda Man Is Fatally Injured by Switch Engine Crash
A young man believed to be John Malloy of Anaconda was struck by a switch engine at the west end of the Northern Pacific Butte at 12 45. He lay with tracks crushing both legs before being freed and taken to Murray's Hospital. The engineer did not see him until moments before impact.
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John Malloy
Anaconda
Pacine Butte
Murray
Malloy
Maloy
Skt
Malioy
Salter
Emil Martiella Dies After Ante Mortem Statement At Mine
In an ante mortem statement Emil Martiella at Butte General Hospital described a confrontation at the Comet mine in Basin. He claimed Cornelius Crane fired three shots, one hitting a friend and another injuring him. Crane surrendered in Boulder the next day claiming self defense. John Prettyboy, known by that name, fired a revolver near Butte’s restricted district earlier.
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Emil ‘Martella
Butte General Hospital
Comet
Cornelius Crane
Bute
Martiella
Hre
Grane
Boulder
Ritkin
Crane
John Prettyboy
Butte City
Bank Officers Arrested in Owensboro Embezzlement Case
Warrants issued for James H. Parrish president of Owensboro Savings Bank and Prest company, cashier Os Parrish, and trust officer I J Parrish on charges of embezzling 7000, false bank statement, and a false 460000 entry. Also alleged son Moorman Parrish helped commit a 40000 false entry. Large crowd heard Anaconda band concert last night on city common.
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Owensboro
James H. Parrish
Owensboro’ Savings Bank and Prest Company
Os Parrish
I. J. Parrish
Otis Parrish
Evening of music at Central school yard under trees
The event showcased the able leadership of Prof Gu Fischer. Tu. The music drew appreciation from attendees as Episcopal guild ladies served ice cream and cake in the yard of the Central school.
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Gu Fischer
Episcopal Guild
Sheriff Captures Thugs After Chase Over Ties
Sheriff Campbell returned from a tip near Taft with three prisoners bound over to district court. James Watson Louis King and A B Watson face holdup charges after Campbell nabbed the suspects at dusk on the railroad track while Henry Smith was robbed. An alleged arson attempt at a St. saloon ends the report.
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Campbell
Coeur d'Alene
District Court
James Watson
Louis King
Watson
Sherif Campbell
Taft
Alexander "“McKennie
Henry 'Smith
Dogagues
Excavation Complete for County Courthouse Foundations
In Anissoula on July 3, the excavation for the new county courthouse foundation is finished and concrete bed and wall base work has begun.
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Anissoula
Companion of robber eludes postoffice men
Dale, believed to be an accomplice of Charles Hieged mail pouch robber, fled from Postoffice Inspectors Brew and Mills this afternoon after arriving from Denver. Officers found the suspect’s mother’s home abandoned moments before arrival, with the woman missing and her whereabouts unclear amid the case of a $30,000 Kansas City mail theft.
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Dale
Charles
Hisgen Receives Ovation in Springfield Welcome
Upon arrival in the city Mr Hisgen was greeted by hundreds of townsmen who escorted him to the town hall in West Springfield. The meeting honoring him was nonpartisan and a personal tribute, described as unparalleled in the town's history.
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Pall
West Springfeld
Hisgen
Young aeronaut killed as parachute breaks at park
An aeronaut and parachute drop at Hague park near Vandercook lake ended in death when the parachute snapped from its line. The victim, identified as Oliver, landed near a crowded merry go round and died five minutes after being carried to a house in Baton Rouge. The case involved a $5,000 fine in related passenger accommodations disputes with Iron Mountain and Southe Dee.
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Jackson
Meh
Oliver
Maxon
Aten
Hague Park
Vandercook Lake
Baton Rouge
Iron Mountain
Southe Dee
St Paul Railroad Starts Freight Depot Work in Missoula
Missoula July 30 The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway began erecting its freight depot at South Missoula the first work by the line in the city since the June floods. The depot site lies near the Mat beyond Higgins avenue Bridge with foundation piling driven today. Retitling the grade washed out by the flood will start in a few days as the river runs along the right of way.
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Missoula
Chicago, Auwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Higgins Avenue
Unclear fragment hints at land work and fill lines
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a long stretch about a root unchanged, a fill operation, and a measurement or elevation phrase. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, dates, or specific actions to identify entities or outcomes.
Robbery suspects captured in Missoula arrest report
Marguerite Mewser and "Preddie" Devols, held on a robbery charge, were captured and brought to town by the sheriff. The Wednesday night arrest led to Information released by the sheriff's office, detailing the event and custody.
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Alissoula
Marguerite Mewser
Preddie” Devols
Tenderloin
Wwe
Baltes
Tomar
Westnesday
Sheriff's
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