Will Tap Rich Section Extension of Gaylord & Ruby Valley Line
Winters Parsons and Boomer receive the award for the Northern Pacific extension project to create a twenty five mile line from Gaylord to Ruby Valley. Construction starts next month and ends by autumn enabling Ruby Valley resources to be better accessed. A burial occurred today at Miles City Catholic cemetery. Wool shipments include 25 000 pounds Faleitner 2 500 Lerch Bros to Luce Manning George H Sharp agent. Military board approval of Fort Keogh court martial findings reported to Captain Lindsley. Sentences include dishonorable discharge six months hard labor Fort Meade for Nugent and Lynch, Thorpe six months guardhouse Fort Keogh and $60 fine, Jacobson three months guardhouse and $30 fine, Mitchell one month and $10 fine. Painter reports arrest of man using name C A McAllister after robbery claim at Glendive bridge last summer. Painter knocked unconscious and robbed of 27 earlier. McAllister denies guilt. Painter later identified McAllister in Miles City and had him arrested.
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Miles City
Faleitner
Lerch Bros
Luce & Manning
George H. Sharp
Military Board
Chicago
Fort Keogh
Lindsley
Nugent and Lynch
Fort Meade
Thorpe
Jacobson
Mitchell
Sherman Painter
C. A. McAllister
Glendive
Kennedy
Dawson County
Painter
McAllister
James Patrick
Patrick
British Officers Praise American Meat Sentinel Report
British soldiers in South Africa report American meat is good stuff despite a temporary ban for military use. Consul Stowe at Cape Town is conducting investigations into the matter as of June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Timber Land Cases Involving Cobban And Catlin
Two indictees in the timber and stone case were released on high bail after Missoula arrests. R M Cobban bail set at 10000 and John B Catlin at 3000, with other sureties furnishing bonds. Government alleges subornation of perjury tied to timber entries and affidavits. Dozens more indicted, including several women, facing rapid subsequent arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobban
Standard
Helena
United States
F. Gage
Missoula
R. M. Cobban
John B. Catlin
Knowles
Catlin
H. McLeod
John Borner
Missoula Land
Northern Pacific extends line toward Virginia City and twin bridges
The Northern Pacific wins contract to build from Twin Bridges to five miles below Virginia City via Sheridan and Laurin. Work to begin soon after July Fourth. extension about 25 miles aims to open fertile land, boost Butte and regional markets, with rapid grading and tracklaying planned by Winters Parsons and Boomer.
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Madison
Gaylord
Ruby Valley
Virginia City
Northern Pacific
Parsons & Boomer
Sheridan
Laurin
Gaylord & Ruby Valley
Whitehall
Anaconda
Butte
Italian Laborer Cardy Demetry Dies Suddenly
Special dispatch from Miles City reports Cardy Demetry an Italian laborer on the Northern Pacific railway died suddenly of heart failure last night around 8 o'clock in a car at Teespur six miles west of Miles City. No violence found. coroner and jury ruled heart failure.
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Miles City
The
Standard
Cardy Demetry
Northern Pacific Railway
Teespur
Woman Confesses to Murder in Ruthven Case
Columbus report says Mrs Edwin Ruthven declared she killed Policeman Shipp to spare her husband the death penalty. She claimed a quarrel led to her acting as a disguise and assisting in the burglary when Patrolman Shipp was slain. Ruthven denied the charge and maintained his wife’s innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Ruthven
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
W. M. Langford
Policeman Shipp
Charles Jacobs
Ruthven
Edwin
Jacobs
Shipp
Federal Bank Monopoly Bill Falls Through in Switzerland
A Swiss federal bank bill failed after disputes over central location. The national council backed Berne while the state council preferred Zurich, leaving the bank note issuing monopoly unresolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Switzerland
National Council
State Council
Zurich
Navy to use home grown beef where possible
London June 28 The secretary to the admiralty H Arnold Foster indicated in the house of commons that the navy may be supplied with home grown beef where proper slaughter arrangements are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Admiralty
H. Arnold Foster
House of Commons
French Flags Fly in Berlin for Paris to Berlin Race
Berlin crowds welcome the Paris to Berlin auto race with the tri color displayed on stands and over public buildings. Police prepare to manage massive crowds while drivers compete for favor and safety amid accidents and fatigue among contestants including Fount de Perigord who retires.
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Berlin
Paris
Bere
M. Fernier
Dusseldorf
Fount de Perigord
Aix la Chapelle
Paris Rally Sparks Debate Over Berlin Race Speed
Deputy Gauthier addressed the chamber pressing measures to curb excessive speed after yesterday's Paris Berlin race incidents. He called the event singular and saddening as cars ran through Baseilles amid applause from supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Gauthier
Chamber of Deputies
Vightiete
Berl
Baseilles
Race car regulations set speed limits and curb public roads
Premier Waldeck Rousseau announced that races would not be authorized unless they match or exceed safety standards for animal traffic. Regulations will limit speeds and restrict road use by motorists. The Paris to Hanover event saw Fournier win the stage in Hanover with Ruff second and Girardot third amid cheers.
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M. Waldeck-Rousseau
Hanover
Prussia
Fournier
Ruff
Girardot
Grand Duke of Luxembourg
Paris
M. Fournier
Auxon Chapelle-Hanover
M. de Grass
Automobile injures child in Paris Berlin race near Ruhret
An automobile in the Paris Berlin race struck a child near Ruhret in Rhenish Prussia, 16 miles north of Dullesdorf, causing serious injuries. The incident occurred as contestants traversed Essen on June 2.
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Aix la Chappelle
Paris
Berlin
Hanover
Essen
Prussia
Ruhret
Rhenish
Dullesdorf
Northwest Swept By Terrible Storms
North west region reels from heavy afternoon storms with thousands in property loss and several injuries. A tornado south of New Richmond Wisconsin damaged farm buildings and livestock, rainfall near four inches, Star Prairie also hit, and Hector reports crops destroyed by hail six miles away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
New Richmond
Wis
Star Prairie
Hector
Terrifying Minneapolis Storm Strikes City Areas
A severe afternoon storm hit Minneapolis and nearby areas around 4 PM causing injuries and property damage. Polly Bennett was killed when struck by a live electric wire. The Home Laundry building collapsed and the Pawnee Bill show tent was damaged while a Pioneer Steel Elevator grain tank frame was toppled. workers narrowly escaped harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Polly Bennett
Pioneer Steel Elevator Company
Four Men Killed by Lightning on Indiana Wheat Farm
A storm near Brazil Indiana at about 6 PM struck a Wheat field on the J Hallbert farm near Lodi killing four workers. The deceased are Frank Bridgewaters Anderson Webster John Widgel and Samuel Stewart leaving families.
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Brazil
Ind
Hallbert
Lodi
Frank Bridgewaters
Anderson Webster
John Widgel
Samuel Stewart
Judge Woods Dies Suddenly in Indianapolis Home
Indianapolis judge W A Woods of the United States district court collapsed and died at 12 20 this morning at his residence. The jury trial arbiter served in the city and state capital, leaving a vacant seat and prompting tributes from legal colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
W. A. Woods
United States District Court
President McKinleys Home Ready For Family Arrival
Canton Ohio reports McKinley household prepared for the president and his family arriving in a few days. Local sources note security and travel arrangements as preparations conclude in late June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Coronation Proclamation Read For King Edward Next June
London observers report the royal proclamation naming the coronation of King Edward to take place in June with date to be announced. The ceremony at St James palace featured Norroy king of arms and heralds in full regalia, trumpeters, and a marching procession to Temple Bar and the Royal Exchange.
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London
Edward
St. James Palace
Temple Bar
Royal Exchange
St. James
Norroy
William Henry Weldon
Gorgon
Ambrose de Lisle
Eward Green
Somerset Herald
Henry Farnham Burke
York Herald
Alfred Scott-Gattly
Windsor Herald
William Alexander
Horse Guards
Fought Boxing Double Bill Ends With Controversy in San Francisco
In San Francisco at the King Pavilion the Root Carter bout ended in a foul ruling after a hard contest. Ward awarded Root the win for a supposed foul low blow, triggering a wild ring disturbance and police intervention while Carter drew crowd cheers as he left. Preliminary: Callahan defeated Bernstein on points amid crowd dissatisfaction.
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Carter
Hoot
Root
Jack
Tim Callahan
Philadelphia
Joe Bernstein
New York
Callahan
Bernstein
Alaska Nome Fire Destroys Town Records Loss $120400
Cape Nome papers from May 29 report a major Nome fire in late May causing $120 400 in damage. Helena firms F S Lang & Co and the Capital cigar shop suffered losses of 2500 and 1000 respectively, Judge Dubose saved his law library, and the jail burned with inmates moved to safety. The blaze was the worst in Nome’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Cape Nome
Alaska
F. 5
Lang & Co
Capital Cigar
Henry Sheehan
Sam Goodman
Judge Dub
Maniac Attacks Woman In East Helena Home
Mrs August Heberlien wife of an American Smelting and Refining Co employee in East Helena was choked by Fred Steermer recently released from Warm Springs asylum. A brother of Constable Abercrombie rescued her. Steermer was jailed for sanity examination and likely to be sent back. A Helena friend helped secure his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
August Heberlien
American Smelting and Refining Company
East Helena
Fred Steermer
Warm Springs
Steermer
Heberlien
Meredith murder case evidence shifts in Seattle probe
Investigation into the Meredith murder reveals he left home after noon with plans to tidy his room at the police station and move his belongings home. He packed items including a short gun when departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Meredith
Meredith Firearm Incident Sparks Police Investigation
Five minutes before the shooting Detective Philbrick saw Meredith near Yesterway and Second avenue with arms full of packages. The Considine brothers were nearby the drug store, roaming and may have sought someone. Developments hint the Considines confronted Meredith on his way home, provoking the shooting.
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Considine
Meredith
Philbrick
Yesterway
Second Avenue
Considine Brothers
Considines
Government sues for timber value on public domain
In Helena on June 2 the government filed two federal suits to recover timber value alleged to be illegally cut from public land. One targets Bitter Root Development Co Anaconda Copper Mining Co Anaconda Co and Margaret Daly executrix for 255054.52 dollars. The other names Bitter Root Development Co Anaconda Co and Margaret Daly seeking Sildum. The timber is claimed to have been cut between 18% and 100.
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Standard
Helena
Bitter Root Development Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Anaconda Company
Margaret Daly
Marcus Daly
Train Reopens Main Line After 157 Hours Blockade
Great Falls reports a break in the blockade on the Great Northern main line to Williston. The first through train since the disruption arrived today, with Montana Central service westbound departing Havre at 3 30 pm and due in Great Falls three days late with mail and passengers bound for Butte and Anaconda.
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Standard
Great Falls
Great Northern Railway
Here
Williston
Montana Central
Havre
Butte
Anaconda
Peyton Wins Divorce Suit Over Denver Wife
Spokane filed suit by Mrs. Helen M. Peyton against Colonel Isaac N. Peyton seeking 500000 or half the mining magnate's property and to set aside his 1886 divorce. Judge Richardson ruled for the defendant on all points citing forfeiture by delay. Plaintiff plans to appeal to the state supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Helen M. Peyton
Denver
Isaac N. Peyton
Richardson
Peyton
Supreme Court of the State
London pugilists acquitted in manslaughter trial
The second trial at the Old Bailey ended with Jack Roberts and fellow defendants acquitted over the April 2 boxing death of Billy Smith at the National Sporting Club. The prosecution sought to deter future contests while the defense heard from witnesses including the Earl of Lonsdale.
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London
Jack Roberts
Billy” Smith
Murray Livingston
Philadelphia
National Sporting Club
Old Bailey Court
Earl of Lonsdale
Dorie Arrives with Remains of Mr Tevis from Japan
The steamer Dorie reached San Francisco from China and Japan. Passengers will disembark tomorrow. Mrs. Hugh Tevis travels with her husband’s body, who died of appendicitis in Japan during their wedding journey.
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San Francisco
Dorie
China
Japan
Hugh Tevis
New Sun Day Standard Adds George Ade and Diverse Content
George Ade joins the Sun Day Standard with Fables in Slang to appear regularly. The issue previews Dooley’s notes on the New York custom house, sermons for jockeys, Montana camp guides, Butte race coverage, and illustrated features on Bozeman pass, Cody Burlington, local clubs, and children’s pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Standard
George Ade
Ade
Dooley
New York
Burlington
Brother of Joaquin Miller Cuts the Halyards and Fires Upset Skagway Flag
Canadian customs agent Busby hoisted the British ensign in Skagway, sparking protests. George Miller, brother of poet Joaquin Miller, cut down the flag claiming American rights. Miller, visiting Eugene, Oregon, said he acted on authority of citizens. The incident drew mixed reactions as American and Canadian officials debated next steps.
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Vancouver
B. C
Skagway
S. Busby
Ottawa
Busby
Nagfurler
George Miller
Eugene
Oregon
Miller
Joaquin Miller
California
C. L. Andrews
United States
Andrews
Canada
Mr. Busby
Tidewater
Tagish
Bennett
Log Cabin
Jorr Brown
Washington
Selbrede
Jenks
Marschal Snook
Live Bird Contests Close NW Sportsman Tourney
The fifth annual Northwest Sportsmen Association tournament in Walla Walla closes tomorrow after two live bird contests. Dr J J Plummer of Boise Idaho and Frank Howe of Walla Walla tied for first with 25 broken birds. in a shoot off Plummer again broke 25 and Howe lost by one miss. Elis of Seattle won the Brownlee trophy with a perfect 25 targets. first prize in event one of the live-bird contest was distributed among Wood Mac Ellis Cooper Denham Bigelow Plummer Dent Whitworth Gheard Kelly and H J Stillman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla
Wash
Sportsman's Association of the Northwest
J. J. Plummer
Boise
Idaho
Frank Howe
Plummer
Howe
FE. Elis
Seattle
Wood
Mac Ellis
Cooper
Denham
Bigelower
Dent
Whitworth
Gheard
Kelly
H. J. Stillman
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Twin Bridges
Virginia
Winters, Parsons & Boomer
Gaylord & Ruby Valley Railroad
Norris
Irginia
Sherman
Sappington
Harrison
State Department
Pretoria
Transvaal
Bank Hill Monopoly
Cassell
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Indiana
Edward VII
Ward
Prom
Montana
Cat Timber
Great Northern
Col. Peyton
Millionaire
Rale
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