Campaign for Cheaper Paper and Norris Appointment
The American Newspaper Publishers Association votes to hire John Norris for two years to promote news print paper and to push a Republican platform plank calling for duties removal on forest products including lumber pulp wood and print paper to conserve forests and reduce costs.
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Congress
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Roosevelt
National Capital
Republican Party
Postal lines recover. crews repair Montana wires
Wires across Montana are being repaired after flood damage. W. S. Hawk, Postal Telegraph superintendent for the western division, reports Missoula recovered yesterday and most offices in the state are back in service. Repairs included difficult crossings near Garrison and Hell Gate, with temporary fixes where needed, and plans to reroute lines to higher ground this summer. Eastward lines are near normal and Western Union resumes full service.
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W. Ss. P. Hawk
Western Division
The
Postal Telegraph Company
City
Montana
Postal
Missoula
Great Falls
Fostal
Hawk
Garrison
Garden City
Hell Gate
Helena
Western Union
Ensign Ullmo Fated By Court Martial In Toulon
Thousands witness the degradation of Ensign Charles B. Ullmo as he is stripped of rank and sword in Roches square Toulon. Convicted of attempting to sell naval secrets, he faces life imprisonment and deportation to Devil's Island where Major Dreyfus was confined.
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Toulon
Charles B. Ullmo
Roches Square
Ullmo
Alimo
Ulimo
Ulmo
Devil's Island
French Guiana
Dreyfug
Terry Secures Prize in Poster Competition
Helena June 12 The winner of the $100 poster prize for the state fair was Harry Y Lytle of Great Falls J C Terry of Anaconda took second and J C Smith of Boulder third The three designs will be used Lytle depicts grounds harness horses and irrigation ditch with a mine scene Terry shows an Indian canoe scene and fair buildings Smith presents a collage including racing autos clowns airships and crowds
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Standard
Helena
Harry Y. Lytle
Great Falls
J. C. Terry
Anaconda
J. C. Smith
Boulder
Mary C. Wheeler
W. M. Biggs
J. H. Raftery
Mr. Lytle
Terry
Mr. Smith
Mail Carriers Work Overtime After Washouts
Anaconda post office under Postmaster Errett and staff handled a surge of mail after rail washouts. The first train brought 15 pouches of letters, 2 pouches of registered mail and 9 sacks of second class mail. The full force worked overnight to distribute all mail, with carriers delivering under heavy loads. Eastern mail and express are expected to arrive on schedule once lines restore. The office proved it can meet extraordinary conditions without faltering.
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Butte
Anaconda
Northern Pacific
Here
Missoula
Anacona
Randolph pleads not guilty to liquor license raid case
William Randolph, a colored club proprietor on East Commercial Avenue, is charged with selling liquor without a license. He was arraigned before Judge Neal and pleaded not guilty with trial set for Tuesday, June 16. Authorities also pursue a separate case alleging Randolph brokered a woman to a Japanese man at the Montana hotel.
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Nadeau
William Randolph
Randolph
East Commercial Avenue
Neal
Ethel Rigney
Montana
Okito
Orient
Anaconda Social News Briefs and Local Notices
W J Clark and T W Dickson from Butte visited Anaconda yesterday. Holbrook Shoe stock to be sold at the O K store. big watch discount at Hammersloughs. Social dances at Austrian hall and A O H hall tonight. Born to C A Lenhart a son. Travelers and residents stopping at local hotels and stores. Regular shipping and shopping notices amid neighborhood social life.
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Holbrook Shoe Company
O. K
Funeral for Col John M Finerty Held in Chicago
The funeral of Col. John M. Finerty former president of the United Irish League of America was held at the Church of the Holy Angels in Chicago. Requiem mass was celebrated by Father Maurice B Dorney and the sermon by Rev Frank Reynolds of Aurora Illinois. Pallbearers included Judge Elbridge Haneey William Dillon Alexander Sullivan Dr John Guerin and P T Barry.
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Chicago
John M. Finerty
United Irish League of America
Church of the Holy Angels
Maurice B. Dorney
Frank Reynolds
Aurora
Elbridge Haneey
William Dillon
Alexander Sullivan
John Guerin
P. T. Barry
Mining financier Quincy A Shaw dies at 86
Boston report says Quincy A Shaw a noted figure in mining and finance and associated with Calumet and Hecla died at his Jamaica Plain home at age 86.
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Boston
Quincy A. Shaw
Calumet & Hecla
Jamaica Plains
Stage Line To Run By Freight And Passengers
Announcement notes the Stage line will continue operating for freight and passengers until railroads resume. A new daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Cochran at 15 Birch Street yesterday. Co L Durocher of Macpherson Langford will be at Copper City on Saturday June 13 for a high grade skirts and shirt waist suits showcase. Rev Lewis J Duncan traveled from Butte and will address Miners' union day in Philipsburg.
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Virgil Cochran
Birch Street
Lewis J. Duncan
Butte
Philipsburg
Union
Two Suspects Extradited To Stand Trial In Missoula
The Missoula sheriff's office received word from Seattle that Harry Dewey William Hall and Charles Driscoll were arrested there on burglary charges. Dewey and Hall had been held in Missoula on suspicion of robbing the Hathaway Buford store but were released for lack of evidence. Further evidence suggests they will be brought back to Missoula to face trial.
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Missoula
Sheriff's Office
Seattle
Harry Dewey
William Hall
Charles Driscoll
Hathaway-Buford Company
Funeral of W. J. Evans Pioneer of Montana
The funeral of William J. Evans, an old Montana pioneer, was held yesterday at the First Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Dr. Ware officiating. A large turnout of friends and family showed respect for the deceased at his ranch valley.
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William J. Evans
Montana
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Dr. Ware
Anaconda Baseball Team Heads to Bozeman Clash
The Anaconda baseball squad will depart today for Bozeman for a Sunday afternoon game with the Bozemanites. The team remains hampered by injuries and limited practice, with Manager Clinton likely to join the players on the trip to Gallatin metropolis.
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Anaconda
Bozeman
Bozemanites
Clinton
Gallatin
Ladies' Tailored Suits Discount This Week
Advertises women’s tailored suits offered at a sale price of 19.95, with various styles and sizes available this week. Mentions original price 27.50 and includes the word Strains in the copy.
Ladies' Shoes Offered at Deep Discount at Strains
A local sale advertises ladies' shoes priced at 1.95 dollars, marked down from ranges between 3.50 and 5.00 dollars at Strain's.
Sullivan Transferred Within Anaconda Copper to Diamondville
Phil Sullivan, longtime Anaconda Copper Mining employee, moves to the coal mining department and will be stationed at Diamondville Wyoming. He left yesterday afternoon for his new job with the best wishes of many friends.
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Phil Sullivan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Diamondville
Wyo
Strain's Promotes Large Ladies Skirt Sale This Week
A big showing of ladies skirts at low prices dominates Strain's this week with a wide selection and bold discounts aimed at value seeking shoppers.
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Strain’s
Clothing sale at Strains offers reduced mens and boys wear
Men's and boys' clothing at Strain's marked down this week with discounted prices on a selection of garments.
Arrest Report Highlights Possible New Charge In Sanitary Case
Charles Johson was arrested yesterday by Sanitary Officer Pringle for disturbance. He is at the police station and may face a more serious charge. No complaint has yet been filed. Chief Fitzpatrick is said to be investigating the matter.
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Charles Johson
Pringle
Fitzpatrick
Strain's offers ladies' waists at half price this week
Good quality gingham in blue gray red and tan stripes offered by Strain's this week at 65c. The sale highlights a fine lot of ladies' waists at half price.
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Strain's
Foothill Juniors edge Alder Street Yankees 7 to 6
The Foothill Juniors beat the Alder Street Yankees 7 to 6 in a fast paced juvenile baseball game. Riley and Moe pitched for the winners while Melgrave and Verdell contributed for the losers.
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Foothill
Alder Street Yankees
Riley
Moe
Melgrave and Verdell
Martin Martin Named to State Fair Executive Committee
Helena June 12 Martin Martin of Anaconda has been appointed a member of the state fair executive committee succeeding the late J B Wellcome.
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The
Standard
Helena
Martin Martin
Anaconda
State Fair Executive Committee
J. B. Wellcome
Belgrade council creates three special improvement districts
At a council meeting on June 12, Belgrade adopted resolutions to form three special improvement districts. Concrete sidewalks worth about $10,000 will be laid in this district this summer.
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Sgrade
Woolen Mill Tailors Offers Patterns And Suits
A local notice urges readers to order custom work from the Woolen Mill Tailors for a well finished appearance. It also states all street and alley fund warrants are payable with interest to cease June 11, 1908, per City Treasurer R. J. Dunn.
Peter Albright Dies In Virginia City Stroke
Special Dispatch reports Peter Albright aged 49 died at 4 PM from a stroke of paralysis. Born in New Salem Albany County New York he moved to Virginia City in 1881 where he made his home. He leaves a father mother two sisters and three brothers in New York and one brother Senator Jacob Albright in Virginia City. Funeral set for 4 30 PM Sunday afternoon.
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the Standard
Virginia City
Peter Albright
New Salem
Albany County
N. Y
New York
Jacob Albright
Missoula Reopens Rail Service After Floods
The first train left Missoula for Dixon marking the return to the main line after flood delays. Passengers and mail were transferred around washouts, with arrivals by 5 30 pm. County officials assess flood damage at about 10 000 dollars as South Missoula receives new fire gear and talks of a volunteer department. A Higgins avenue bridge rebuild is planned with an estimated cost of at least 100 000 dollars.
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Missoula
Northern Pacific
West
Dixon
Spokane
South Missoula
South Side
al May
South Sixth
Hazel Streets
Higgins Avenue
Missoula River
Missoula County
Sheriff Brings Back Wanted Prisoner From Spokane
Missoula report says Sheriff Campbell, stranded in Spokane a week, returned home driving most of the way. He brought John Johnson, wanted for forgery, arrested by Spokane officers. A. Jacobson, a Missoula merchant, is the victim who swore out a complaint to prosecute the man.
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Missoula
Campbell
Spokane
John Johnson
A. Jacobson
Fire Devastates Nelson Morris Packing Plant in Kansas City
Fire at the Nelson Morris packing house in Kansas City Kansas caused major damage with dynamite used to fight the blaze. Two laborers were killed and another possibly fatally injured as floodwaters hindered firefighting efforts and blocked access from both sides of the river.
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Kansas City
Nelson, Morris & Co
Kan
Chemical Department
Missouri
Nelson-Morris
Riverside
Kaw
Wholesome Tonic Horsford's Acid Phosphate Ad
Advertising the tonic Horsford's Acid Phosphate as especially helpful for relief of tired feeling in spring and summer. Promotes seasonal vitality with a health claim aimed at general well being.
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Horsford
Jury fails to reach verdict in Ardrey case
Virginia City June 12 The jury in the state case against Charles W Ardrey reported after 30 hours of deliberation that it could not agree and was discharged. The trial of Sam Marshal, formerly a Sheridan deputy, for shooting a man on April 6 begins and will take several days.
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the Standard
Virginia City
Charles W. Ardrey
Sam Marshal
Sheridan
Mangled Body Found Near Greyling On Oregon Short Line
Coroner M. A. Walker was informed that a mangled body was found about a mile north of Greyling along the Oregon Short Line tracks by a section gang. The death is believed to be from a fall from a circus train passing through the area during the night.
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The
Standard
Dillon
M. A. Walker
Greyling
Oregon Short Line
Section Gang
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Perfection
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W. J. Clark
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Hammerslough’s
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C. A. Lenhart
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Main Street
T. W. Dickson
Donald Arthur
T. C. Beattie
Monida
J. H. Lancaster
Pioneer
Fred Delery
A. J. Knight
Portland, Ore
Daniel Gano
R. R. McLeod
Bargeman
Rosy-May Theater
W. J. Evans
Charles Johnson
Gingham
Bo Martin Martin
Belgrade
R. J. Dunn
Passen
Higsins Avenue
MacCallum
Cloutier
East Park Ave
Georgia
Hood River
California
BIG Blackfoot Milling Co
Bonner, Mont
Bonner Yards
Missoula Mont
Nelson Morris’ Plant
SAS
Daly Bank and Trust CO
Alaconda
John R. Toole
BE. J. Bowman
Stockton Veazey
John C. Harrington
Yegen
M. L. Gulden
Mont
Planet, Jr
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hamilton, Mont
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John C. Lehlon
J. H. T. Ryman
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