Vital statistics of Butte May report shows births exceed deaths
Dr. Carl H. Horst releases May totals for Butte and county outside. 80 births with 56 deaths. Leading causes include pulmonary tuberculosis and pneumonia, with several others. Age breakdown shows a broad range. 38 native born and 18 foreign born among the dead. Occupations listed include miner and housewife among others. Contagious-disease quarantine records note 50 scarlet fever, 16 measles, 32 smallpox cases. post month totals remain under control. Meat and dairy inspections found all products meeting standards across 40 dairies 4 creameries 38 butcher shops 3 slaughter houses and 7 commission houses.
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Carl H. Horst
Butte
Death of Young Man from Peoria Near Bozeman
Special Dispatch reports William G. Jones, a Peoria Illinois native who arrived in the valley three months ago for health reasons, died of tuberculosis last Monday at his uncle’s home in the Horseshoe hills, 20 miles northwest of Bozeman. His body was brought to Bozeman for preparation before burial in Michigan. His mother, Mrs. Isabella Conners, is present and plans to accompany the remains to Peoria for burial.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
William G. Jones
Peoria
Horseshoe Hills
Michigan
Isabella Conners
Vaccination Advice in a 19th Century Dialog
A Health Department doctor urges Mrs. Malone to vaccinate while she worries about washing with one arm. Anty Drudge suggests using Fels-Naptha soap to avoid excessive washing, highlighting improvised hygiene concerns and humor in a rural setting.
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Health Department
Funeral Services Planned for Young Man
Herald services are to be held for a young man who was in the advanced stages of the disease before he reached this state. The note indicates the deterioration preceded the death, marking a poignant end to a brief battle with illness.
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Heral
Stern judge fines and jails Guggenheim heir for speed
New York June 2 A wedding gift to Edmund A Guggenheim nephew of Colorado Senator the court of general sessions fined 1000 and sentenced him to one day in jail for a third automobile speed limit violation. He married plans followed. He served 35 minutes then freed with time in the counsel room.
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New York
Edmund A. Guggenheim
Senator Guggenheim
Colorado
Court of General Sessions
Young Guggenheim
Bridge of Sighs
Englewood Line Extension Due By July First
J. R. Wharton, manager of the street railway, said the Englewood car line extension on the flat will be completed by July 1 unless delays occur. The project adds a mile from Regen's roadhouse toward the new Butte Country Club, with grading largely finished. Ties shortages threaten progress. 6 foot rails and thermer welding planned. Superintendent Wathey continues grading, aiming for completion by early next month barring tie delays.
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J. R. Wharton
The
Street Railway
Englewood
Regen
Roadhouse
J. S. Wathey
Street Car Company
One More Delay In Railroad Bill Vote In Senate
Washington June 2 The Senate postponed a railroad bill vote to allow a Democratic conference after Senator Overman of North Carolina secured a provision regulating interocutory injunctions affecting state laws. The measure split the chamber with 33 ayes 28 noes on the added clause as debate continued over amendments, rates, and interstate authority.
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Washington
Overman
North Carolina
Senate
Elkins
Hale
Bacon
Bailey
Clapp
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
la Follette
Attending Boulder School for the Deaf Closing Exercises
Attorney I. G. Denny returned from Boulder where he witnessed the closing exercises of the school for the deaf and blind. The students sang America with the voices and sign language in perfect time. Denny praises the institution and its superintendent M. B. Milligan. He notes great gains among feeble-minded children and mentions plans for expanded space with a new hospital expected to be finished this summer.
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I. G. Denny
Boulder
School For the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind
M. B. Milligan
Sanitary survey planned for Yellowstone Valley water
Special Dispatch to the Standard Bozeman June 2 cooperative plan with Dr Tuttle of the State board of health to survey Yellowstone valley water this summer Prof W M Cobleigh will conduct field work with Dr Tuttle analyses in college labs by Carl Gottschalck and J C Bell Professor Swingle will perform bacteriological tests.
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Bozeman
Tuttle
State Board of Health
W. M. Cobleigh
The
Agricultural College
Yellowstone Valley
Cobleigh
Carl Gottschalck
J. C. Bell
Swingle
Botanical Department
Teachers Chosen As Missoula Board Screens Applicants
Missoula June 2. The city school board met again to continue selecting additional teachers for next year. As far as possible graduates of the University of Montana were considered though some outside applicants remained under review.
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Dora Hamilton
Caroline Wells
Phoebe Finley
Helen Smead
Vera Lindfors
Missoula
Emma Samuals
Racine
Wis
Kate Palmer
State Manual Training School
Menominee
C. A. Rupp
Kaukauna
W. H. Shipley
Livingaston
University of Montana
National Capital Affairs in Brief
Government cannot extend the Hannibal injunc tion to cover tariffs beyond those in the equity bill against the Western Trunk Line association. A. Piatt Andrew named assistant secretary of the treasury. House rules plan pushes voluntary post office savings bank bill vote. Chicago & Ohio River freight rates rise about 12 percent. Roosevelt expected to head foreign peace committee. Taft to name chair if created. committee to tour capitals to promote arms limitation and peace.
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Washington
Dyer
Hannibal
Department of Justice
Western Trunk Line Association
Wickersham
Western Points
Postal Savings Bank
Post Office Committee
Chicago & Ohio River Company
Central Freight Association
Chicago
Milwaukee
Indianapolis
Ohio River
Roosevelt
House
Taft
Congress
George Boosting for Better Roads in Montana
George B. George booster in eastern Montana visits Butte and plans another talk next Thursday. He touts progress from smarter road building, cites drainage and grading, mentions a $5,000 sample road project at Billings, and invites statewide turnout for the June good roads convention.
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W. B. George
Butte
Mr. George
Boosters’ Club
Montana
Standard
Billings
Sample
Livingston
Miles City
Helena
Bozeman
Damages Sought Over Broken Home in Belt Suit
Rudolph Alber of Belt sues Thomas Glynn for 10000 alleging Glynn flattered and misled Alber’s wife Alice L Alber, causing the 14 year marriage to unravel and distress. The complaint cites years of improper conduct and resulting mental anguish and disrupted family life. Bozeman note: J W Jones of Utah Agricultural College arrives to oversee dry land farming work for the season likely at the experimental farm near Harlowton.
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Standard
Great Falls
Rudolph Alber
Belt
District Court Today
Thomas F. Glynn
Alber
Glynn
Alice L. Alber
A. P. McAnelly
The
Bozeman
J. W. Jones
Utah Agricultural College
Harlowton
Sam Myers Bound Over In Lolo Disrepute Case
Missoula June 2 Sam Myers a saloon keeper in the Lolo district was bound over to the district court today by Justice Dyson for allowing women to frequent his place and supplying liquor. His bond of $50 was furnished.
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Standard
Missoula
Sam Myers
Lolo
District Court
Dyson
Free 3x5 Flag for Standard Subscribers
A 3 by 5 foot all wool bunting American flag offered free to Standard subscribers who pay ten dollars for one year in advance. The flag promotion coincides with Flag Day on June 14.
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Port of Food Inspector
Anty Drudge
STERN
New Klondike
Eugene Hodge
Flathead Lake
Senator Hughes
Simmons
Senator la Follette
Court of Commerce
Boulder School
A. Piatt Andrew
Massachusetts
Mint
Treasury
Charles L. Norton
95C Garment
Tonkin
George
Ment
Buuilt
Via
Northern Pacific
Lil
Duluth
Minn
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Omaha
Conneil Bluffs
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pointe Area
Yellowstone Park
W. H. Merriman
D. F
N. W. Cor
Main & Park Sts., Butte, Mont
Land of Fortune
MR. Jones
Orton Bros
Main Street
U.S
Burlington
Mississippi
Twin Cities
Southeastern
ELC
H. A. Bradt
West Broadway
Butte, Mont
Puget Sound
Columbia
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Tacoma
Victoria
Vancouver
Portland
Mooips
Clatsop Beach
Longbeach
Northwest
Columbia River
Main and Park Streets
Anaconda
Oregon Short Line Railway
Silver Bow
Durant
Northern Pacific Railway
Miles Crossing
Cen
Dawson
Anchor Line Steamships
Londonderry
Glasgow
Naplds
Henderson Bros
Chieses
Warner
Guic
Rochester
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