1904 Mage Issue Seating Contests Continue at Convention
The ongoing Mage issue for 1904 features straight ticket seating disputes across districts. Delegates from North Carolina and Tennessee faced seating rulings while Oklahoma districts saw mixed outcomes with partial votes and dismissals. By day’s end 62 of 137 contested seats were decided, with 75 still unresolved and Georgia awaiting a decision as the committee adjourned for the day.
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Hite
John Morehead
Charlotte
N. C
Tenessee
Oklahoma
McGin
Georgia
Plan to expand Republican National Committee positions
New York's Mary Garrett Hay, chair of the Republican Women's National Executive Committee, proposed doubling the RNC from 48 to 96 members and adding a woman vice chair. She outlined the plan to numerous women Republicans after a subcommittee failed to decide on women’s representation. The proposal will be reviewed by a women’s caucus and then a subcommittee meeting.
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Chicago
Republican National Committee
Mary Garrett Hay
New York
Republican Women's National Executive Committee
Miss Hay
Beekman rails at press focus on senators at convention
Governor Beekman of Rhode Island, among the first governors to arrive for the convention, decried the press emphasis on United States senators' views. He said readers might mistake the gathering for a senatorial caucus and urged consultation of House members, governors, and others.
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Chicago
Beekman
Rhode Island
United States
House
Amplifying devices set for GOP and Democratic conventions
Electrical sound amplifiers will be installed at the Chicago Republican convention and the San Francisco Democratic gathering. A transmitter above the platform will feed wires to receivers throughout the halls, with the apparatus hidden within decorations and flags.
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Chicago
San Francisco
Kremer Sees Democratic Victory at San Francisco Convention
Montana figure Kremer lauds the Democratic convention in San Francisco as aligned with American ideals and predicts a decisive victory for the Democratic ticket. He travels to the West for the nomination process and notes no signs of fatigue from his campaign. Also mentions Pennsylvania's wheat leadership seventy years ago.
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San Francisco
United States
Kremer
Montana
Pennsylvania
Johnson Seeks Plank Against League at Convention
Senator Johnson, arriving among rivals Gen Leonard Wood and Gov Frank Lowden, declares he will campaign with the people and advocate a strong stance on the League of Nations. He vows no pussy-footing and a declaration affirming America's right to govern its own affairs.
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League of Nations
America
Johnson
Leonard Wood
Frank O. Lowden
War with Mexico and Fall committee report critique
A political sermon-like critique condemns Senator Fall's committee report proposing sending naval and military forces into Mexico to secure lines of communication. It argues such action would amount to war, benefit foreign exploitation interests, and contradict American policy and republican traditions. The author urges opposition by justice loving Americans and workers, labeling the proposal unAmerican and Prussian.
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United States
Republic of Mexico
Mexico
Fall
Senate
Butte Not Facing a Gasoline Shortage
Mayor W. T. Stodden of Butte Mont after canvassing local dealers reports no immediate gasoline shortage in the city. A telegram from Portland Mayor George L. Baker asked for situation details as shortages spread on the coast. Dealers agreed the public has nothing to fear at this time while several coast cities report rationing may be implemented.
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George L. Baker
Portland
W. T. Stodden
Butte
Baker
Mont
McKay Knocks Out Curley Easily in Seventh Round
Gordon McKay, of Pocatello, middleweight, defeated Curley Easily, light heavyweight from Kansas City, by knockout in round seven of a scheduled 12 round bout. Announced McKay will fight Mike O'Dowd in a 15 round bout here on July 5.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Gordon McKay
Curley
Kansas City
McKay
Mike O'Dowd
Damages Awarded in Laurel Whiskey Seizure Case
A district court jury awarded Edward Westover 7100 dollars against City Attorney Calder City Treasurer Lettergren Police Chief Keifer and garage owner Edward Hanner for whiskey destroyed after seizure near Laurel last December Westover sought 2100 dollars for whiskey value and 5000 dollars exemplary damages, while mayor and another garage owner were dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Billings
Edward Westover
Laurel
Westover
W. L. A. Calder
G. E. Lettergren
Jack Keifer
Edward Hanner
Charles Davis
J. H. Mendenhall
Calder
Keifer
Lettergren
Hanner
Justice of the Peace
School Address and Local News From Deer Lodge
Superintendent W E Maddock will address the eighth grade at the public school Friday night at the Presbyterian church on The School of Today. Music and citizen addresses accompany the event. Also notes: President E M Herr of Westinghouse, recently decorated by Japan, in town with Mrs Herr. Legion rents Milwaukee hall and plans a June 18 fundraiser with the woman's auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
W. I. Higgins
Champion
FE. C. Larable
Butte
Joseph Schnabl
Garrison
James McClarty
Park County
Livingston
State
Timothy J. Lynch
William
American Legion
Milwaukee
Legion
Woman's Auxiliary
Investment in Farm Loans Reaches 3.78 Million in Montana
Helena June 3 Montana reports total farm loan investments at 3 784 220 with 1 900 loans to date A May sum of 109 100 was loaned across 60 farm mortgages The release also notes H H Ewing of Great Falls seeks re election as district judge of the Eighth Judicial District and is filing his intention to run on the Democratic ticket Judge Ewing currently serves as a district judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
H. H. Ewing
Great Falls
Eighth Judicial District
Ewing
Federal court adjourns in Great Falls to reconvene in fall
The federal court in Great Falls adjourned after a two day session and will reconvene for the regular fall term in September. Orders were issued to convene a United States grand jury in Helena.
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Great Falls
United States
Helena
Trial Board Grants Second Continuance in Larkin Case
A second continuance of the hearing on charges against Chief of Detectives Jim Larkin was ordered by the police department trial board. The session, set for 10:00, was postponed to 7:30 PM after the complainant William Lee failed to appear, with the board promising to compel his testimony by bench warrant if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee
Jim Larkin
Police Department
Lee
Rotary Club Enjoys Fancho Marco Program Change
Butte Rotarians praised a program shift as the Fancho Marco troupe entertained the club. Arthur West, a Rotarian, led fan making while H M Springer presided and Ren B Calkins, visiting from California, gave a brief talk.
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Butte Rotary Club
Arthur West
H. M. Springer
Ren .B. Calkins
Butte
California
Montana Teachers to Seek Legislature Support for Bonds
Helena June 3 The Montana Teachers association executive committee, meeting two days, decided to appeal to the next legislature rather than push a revenue bond referendum at the fall election. They seek relief for school districts burdened by higher teacher salaries, hoping the legislature will consider bond relief.
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Helena
Montana ‘Teachers’ Association
Former secretary disputes amount taken in union funds
Great Falls June 3 Amos T Woodruff admits using funds of the Great Falls Mill and Smelter Men's union while intoxicated and says he did not take the full 1360 he is charged with. A former Trades and Labor assembly officer and mill and smelter union secretary he was arrested in Idaho after fleeing. He states he went there to obtain money to clear his overdraft and expects to be released without prosecution.
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Great Falls
West Butte Post Office Fund Theft Fined
Mrs Kate Foley admitted taking funds from the West Butte post office while assistant postmaster. Judge Bourquin in Great Falls federal court fined her 1385.17 dollars and sentenced her to 13 months in Leavenworth, with release on payment of 75 dollars monthly as the ruling allows potential motion to vacate the sentence upon full settlement.
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Great Falls
Bourquin
West Butte
Kate Foley
Leavenworth
Sister Borroneo Dies at Helena Orphan Home
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Sister Borroneo, five years at St. Joseph's orphan home in Helena, died today at St. John's hospital. Funeral at 9 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph's home with burial in Resurrection Cemetery. Native of Ireland, birth name Kane.
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the Standard
Helena
Borroneo
St. Joseph's Orphan Home
St. John's Hospital
St. Joseph's Home
Resurrection Cemetery
Ireland
Kane
Whiskey smuggling case tied to Enid residents
Elwood and Mrs. Elwood House were bound over to federal court in Great Falls after being charged with smuggling whiskey from Canada. Four cases and a keg were brought to town. In Cut Bank a barber, Peter Slack, died from poisoning after Herpicide ingestion misread as a beverage.
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Great Falls
Canada
Elwood House
Enid
Cut Bank
Peter Slack
Slack
William Novak
Goldstone
Havre
Young bull sells at fifty thousand dollars in sale
Fifty thousand dollars was paid for a two month old bull named Aleartra King Syl via at the three day Holstein sale in St Paul. A. C. Hardy and W. B. Shaw of Roycroft farms Ontario bought the animal from A. W. Morris Son Woodland California. Eighty cattle sold for 223000 total with an average price of 2787.50. Wisconsin buyers took a large share as the sale continues with 176 head remaining.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Sylvia
Minnesota Holstein-Friesian Association
A. C. Hardy
W. B. Shaw
Roycroft Farms
Ontario
A. W. Morris & Son
Woodland
Cal
Wisconsin
Extraordinary icy fox extended across continents in 1783
A fragment notes an extraordinary fox observed across Europe and into Asia during 1783. The report lacks full context but highlights a remarkable animal sighting spanning two continents within that year.
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Europe
Asia
Hill Finds Excellent Crop Outlook in Montana
Helena June 3 Louis W Hill of St Paul and W P Kenney Great Northern vice president in charge of state report excellent crop prospects in Montana. Hill, chairman of the Great Northern board, predicts the best Montana year yet with wheat prices rising. Kenney says no expansion plans but aims to improve state service, noting adequate equipment tied up elsewhere. Hill donates 250 toward a park road through the Blackfeet reservation.
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Helena
Louis W. Hill
St. Paul
W. P. Kenney
Great Northern Railway
Hill
The
Great Northern
Montana
Kenney
National Parks
Park To Park Trail
Blackfeet Reservation
State authorizes new Montana incorporations list
Helena June 3. Inclusions include The Garfield Montana Land and Sheep company of Miles City with 3 million capital. Townsend Oil company of Townsend at 100 thousand. Rose Creek Oil and Gas of Winnifred with 150 thousand. Zenith Oil of Bascom with 225 thousand. Hudtloff Marquis of Butte with 50 thousand. Merchandise corporation of Missouri capital 200 thousand. Stuckel Lonsky of Butte 20 thousand. First State Bank of Livingston 100 thousand paid in full. incorporators named for each and capital details shown.
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Helena
Garfield Montana Land and Sheep Company
Miles City
M. O. Shoep
J. B. Sullivan
H. Kennedy
E. T. Clark
W. E. Holt
Townsend Oil Company of
Townsend
H. E. Bauman
Charles Merritt
Rose Creek Oil and Gas Company
Winnifred
F. J. . Reyleck
W. HH. Chutte
Dermott
J. B. Erickson
Ronald Higgins
Stuckel-Lonsky
Butte
H. E. Stuckel
J. Clark
T. J. Davis
First State Bank of
Livingston
H.S. McGraw
State Superintendent of Banks
L. R. Nye
William Hruza
Frank Bogart
C. E. Betchel
George R. Simon
J. KE. Kiehle
J. W. van Doren
J. R. Karsenmen
Forest highway work and civic events fill Missoula notes
District Forester Rutledge says 25 miles of Lolo pass Lochsa road will be built this summer linking Missoula with the coast. A new 400 mile Montana Idaho telephone wire project improves lookout communications. Eagles officers were inducted and a state convention set for July. Memorial Day observed on Flathead reservation with G A R survivor leading parade. Joseph Wagner acquitted of liquor selling after witnesses say the act aided a friend.
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Missoula
R. H. Rutledge
Idaho
Forest Service
Lolo Pass
Lochsa
Lolo Hot Springs
University
Lelia Paxson
Riva Burt
Dorothy Powell
Clara Johnson
Hildred Gleason
Lawton Beckwith
Cleve Westby
Mr. McClure
Addison Lusk
Wilson
Joseph Wagner
Wagner
Antwerp Diamond Company Fined for Gouging Clothing Prices
The Antwerp Diamond company, operating three Buffalo stores, was found guilty in Rochester U S district court of Lever Act violations for charging unjust prices on clothing. It was fined $18,000 after prosecutors showed $49,446 in purchases sold for $123,148 in the past ten months. Judge Hazel denied a new trial motion.
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Rochester
N. Y
Antwerp Diamond Company
Buffalo
United States District Court
Hazel
Wages Settled by Arbitration in Butte
A three from the Butte Teamsters union and three from Associated Industries signed a wage agreement after arbitration. The deal raises base pay from 5.50 to 6.00 dollars daily and overtime to time and a half after nine hours, with a future arbitration clause to settle disputes. The union had sought one dollar more and overtime after eight hours.
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Joint
Butte Teamsters’ Union
Associated Industries
Teamsters
Horoscope predicts strong Jupiter influence for public affairs and legal minds
The stars favor high profile action and political dinners, with judges and legal professionals expected to benefit. Neptune brings uncertainty and unfavorable travel, while the month may bring storms, crop losses, and renewed focus on food. Hotels and restaurants look profitable. Children born today are lucky with many admirers and romantic prospects for girls.
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Neptune
McClure
Fleming defeats Papina in Montreal ten rounds
Frankie Fleming of Canada, the light-weight champion, outpointed George Papina the French champion in a ten round bout held in Montreal on June 3. Fleming earned the decision on points, delivering a steady attack throughout and maintaining reach and speed against Papina.
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Montreal
Frankie Fleming
Canada
George Papina
Audacious raids in County Cork
London June 3 By Universal Service Sinn Feiners carry out bold operations in County Cork seizing Newmarket headquarters after courthouse fire. Fifty men disarm guards seize rifles and machine gun, threaten soldiers, commandeer autos, and threaten shot if stirred. Earlier 200 Westpost workers seized 56 acres of Lord Sligo estate and drove off cattle.
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London
Universal Service
County
Cork
Sinn
Westpost
Lord Sligo
Butchers Accept Arbitrary Awards In Wage Increase
The Butte Butchers union accepted the arbitration report on wage demands. The union reports a 75 cent raise for butchers and provision men, 25 cent raise for apprentices. Officers named for the term include Frank Geiser president Peter Bureau secretary Bert Henderson treasurer Carl Arthur business agent. Delegates to the Silver Bow Trades and Labor council are Frank Geiser William Hones and Bert Henderson. A bluff on the Virgin River Nevada over 25 miles long is 60 percent salt.
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Butte Butchers’ Union
Frank Geiser
Peter Bureau
Henry Stapler
William Honey
Bert Henderson
Carl Arthur
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council
William Hones
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Gompers
Stodden
Deer Lodge
Trial Board
South Dakota
James Cooper Jr
Armington
Cooper
Matt Richardson
Valier
Birth Creek
H. S. Stetson
Armour & Co
E. M. Hedstrom
Young Bull
County Cork
Virgin River
Nevada
United States Mail
Drummond
Helmville
Ovando
Hamilton
Federal System of
Main Street
Daly Bank
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