Detchemendy resigns after credit dispute over Aguinaldo capture
Captain George A. Detchemendy of the 22d Infantry resigns from the army amid contention that his actions helped trap Aguinaldo deserve credit. The article recounts his service from 1877 to 1898 in multiple units, his role at Baler, and debates whether General Funston or General MacArthur earned primary credit. It notes Detchemendy’s isolation, recruiting work, and strong support from fellow officers while acknowledging mixed views on his claims.
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George A. Detchemendy
Aguinaldo
Detchemendy
Anaconda
Butte
Manila
War Department
Army
Washington
Detecemendy
Baler
Luzon
Hitt
Pantabangan
Taylor
24Th Infantry
Lacuna
MacArthur
Funston
Pampanga
Aguifnaldo
Company H
General Funston
General MacArthur
De*shemend
Hazard
11Th Cavalry
U.S. V
Newton
Mitchell
34Th Infantry
Miles
Philippines
W Ho
Evans Sell 160 Acres to Washoe Copper Co
A deed recorded with County Clerk Greenan shows Morgan Evans and wife Ann Evans transferring 160 acres to Washoe Copper Company. The land lies on the tailing ground site needed for company operations and is separate from a separate district court dispute involving Davia Evans. Property described as portions of sections 4 and 9 in township 4 north range 10 west Montana meridian.
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Montana Meridian
George Fairweather
Spring Gulch
Carroll
Deer Lodge County
Mont
Milo French
Bertha French
Gregson Springs
Walter C. Staton
Annaconda
Montana
Hannah Forest
Washoe Copper Company
Greenan
Morgan Evans
Ann Evans
Davia Evans
Washoe Company
Evanses
Section 4
Section 9
Township 4
Range 10
Montana Principal Meridian
Judge Napton Returns Home From Philipsburg Term
Judge Napton and court stenographer McGuinness returned yesterday from Philipsburg where the judge has been holding court since last Monday. He will issue several opinions in pending actions and address minor matters before returning to Philipsburg to continue the term there.
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Napton
McGuinness
Philipsburg
County Attorney Duffy Seeks Recovery Over Hunter Case
County Attorney Duffy aims to recoup funds spent by Deer Lodge County in capturing Hunter the alleged murderer. He is currently in Philipsburg to pursue action against Tranite County officials.
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Duffy
Tranite
Deer Lodge
Hunter
Philipsburg
Deed Filed Charley Edwards Sells Southwest Quarter
Deed records show Charles W. Edwards of Coffeville Kansas transferring the southwest quarter to Walter Staton of Anaconda. The action signals a land conveyance between the two parties recorded in the county deed book.
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Charles W. Edwards
Coffeeville
Kan
Walter Staton
Anaconda
Indigents Protest Move to Deer Lodge County Poor Farm
County commissioners faced protests from residents living at the Deer Lodge county poor farm over a newly set residency rule. The board insisted all single indigents supported by the county must live at the designated poor farm to receive relief, despite appeals being denied.
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Board of County Commissioners
Deer Lodge
Board of Commissioner
Sacred Concert Tonight by Swedish Mission Church
The Swedish Mission church at Fifth and Alder streets will host a sacred concert tonight. Noted tenor Prof. Theodore S. Reimestad headlines the program with an excellent lineup.
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Fifth and
Alder Streets
Theodore S. Reimestad
Converters in Good Shape After Cave-In Delay
A cave-in of the flue at the old converters of the Anaconda company caused a temporary shutdown yesterday morning. Repairs are underway and the delay is not expected to be serious.
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Anaconda Company
Adams Department Store Stamps for Odd Change Announced
On and after this date Adams Department Store will issue stamps to make odd change instead of pennies. Proprietor C Adams signs the notice promising changes in small cash handling and inviting customers to participate. The Lovelace Gentle company offers suits from 47 patterns at price point 21 dollars, with Thurson 504 East Park as contact.
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Adams’ Department Store
C. Adams
Thumson
East Park
Discoveries Near St Marys Lake Spark Oil Fever
Great Falls March 3 Special Dispatch reports excitement over oil discoveries near St Marys Lake in the heart of the mountains dubbed the Switzerland of America. Oil indications appear as thick surface scum along St Marys and Duck lakes with paraffin base petroleum promising illuminating oil quality. Many locations are staked as a stampede begins though no drilling has started yet. plans for spring drilling are expected as prospects justify costs.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
St. Mary's Lake
Post
Beatty
Switzerland
Amerea
Browning
Duck Lake
Kindla Lake
Etruria Sighted In Tow Near Azores After Propeller Loss
The Cunard liner Etruria was sighted in tow by the British steamer William Cliff about 400 miles west of Fayal and reported to have lost her propeller. A second report says she was picked up 500 miles west-northwest of Fayal. All aboard the Cunarder were well.
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London
Ottawa
Philadelphia
Fayal
Azores Island
Cunard Nice
Etruria
William Cliff
Faral
Coffee Addiction Prompts Call For Postum Cure
An old warning argues coffee causes nervous prostration and collapse. It advises switching to Postum prepared correctly to restore balance and health, claiming coffee addicts can break free and recover the nervous system with proper use of Postum.
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Ninerson
Onshinook
Ivory Soap Promoted For Purity And Value
When ready to buy, calculate daily weekly or monthly soap cost and compare. Ivory Soap is advertised as the purest and most inexpensive option, noting its floating property as a marker of quality.
Emperor William Pleased By Alice Roosevelt Telegram
Berlin reports Emperor William was pleased by Miss Alice Roosevelt's telegram about the Meteor launch. He praised its natural tone and noted Prince Henry's reception in America, believing the visit will improve Germany’s relations with the United States while both nations pursue their economic aims.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Alice Roosevelt
William
Associated Press
Prince Henry
America
Roosevelt
United States
Herr Bachem
Cologne Volkes Zeitung
European
Europe
Great Britain
Germany
Kreuz Zeitung
National Cash Register Reaches Labour Adjustment
After two days of talks between company officers, union officials, and Ralph M. Ivesley secretary of the National Civic Federation, an adjustment of difficulties in moulding and polishing departments at the Dayton Ohio firm was agreed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Cash Register Company
Dayton
Ohio
Riulph M. Iuelev
National Civic Federation
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