Anaconda Club Shooters Demonstrate New Magautrap
A large turnout at the gun club range yesterday marked the commissioning of the new magautrap. Attendees included members of the Anaconda club and shooters from Livingston and Minneapolis while Butte members were admitted as new. Ten events on blue rocks yielded good scores with Walker posting the best average.
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Anaconda Club
Livingston
Minneapolis
Wharton
Messrs. E. F. Confarr
R. C. Smith
C. C. Goddard
Butte
Blue Rocks
Walker
Pretty County Fair at Grand Opera House Delights Crowd
Attendance at The County Fair left the Grand Opera House ringing with laughter. Neil Burgess and his company delivered a strong pastoral set in Vermont like scenes with Burgess shining as Abigail Prue. The cast included W H St. James Harry Burkhardt Sue Seymour and Blanche Rice with a confident, well staged performance. The run continues tonight and tomorrow night.
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Neil Burgess
Green Dales
Vermont
Mr. Burgess
Abigail Prue
Miss Prue
Amelica
W. H. St. James
Otis Tucker
New York
Harry Burkhardt
Joel
Aunt Prue
Sue Seymour
Sallie
Littl
Blanche Rice
Toomorrow
A Gun and a Razor Clash Near Crowleys Saloon
Thomas Sharkey, not the sailor pugilist, jailed after attempting to shoot Billy Robinson, a colored man, in front of Crowleys saloon on North Main street. Sharkey says he acted to prevent being carved with a razor, charged with carrying concealed weapons. The negro faced a disturbance charge.
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Thomas Sharkey
Durance Vile
Billy” Robinson
Crowley
North Main Street
Sharkey
Butte Briefs Move Through Local Visitors
J DeHartis arrives from Big Timber J G Morony comes from Anaconda William Q Ranft visits from Missoula J B Clayberg travels from Helena F A Schuber arrives from Livingston J P Murray comes from Dillon Frank E Blakeslee from Big Timber Joe Rea arrives from Hamilton J King from Livingston among yesterday's arrivals A S Robertson from Livingston on business Thomas C Marshall arrives from Missoula last night.
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J. DeHartis
J. G. Morony
Anaconda
William Q. Ranft
Missoula
J. B. Clayberg
Helena
Butte
F. A. Schuber
Livingston
J. P. Murray
Dillon
Jiutte
Frank E. Blakeslee
Big Timber
Joe Rea
Hamilton
J. King
A. S Robertson
Thomas C. Marshall
Unwatering of Revenue No 1 Shaft at Leadville Noted
The Mining Reporter of Denver highlights the successful unwatering of Revenue No 1 shaft in Leadville. The station pump operated at the 40 foot level under eight feet of water marking a notable pumping achievement.
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Denver
Leadville
Old Mine Reopens After 8-Month Downtime
After eight months idle, the sinkers were carefully overhauled and oiled. Steam revived them and water began to rise, warming the shaft until condensation ceased. Within 48 hours the mine drained to the bottom.
Compromise Talks Reported Between CP Railway and Crow’s Nest Coal
Dispatches from the East indicate ongoing negotiations between the Canadian Pacific Railway company and the Crow's Nest Coal company over the Crow's Nest Southern railway charter. Sir Jaffray and CP executive agent George McL Brown express cautious optimism and say details are not yet conclusive.
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Victoria
B. C
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Crow's Nest Coal Company
Crow’s Nest Southern Railway
Jaffray
George McL. Brown
Brown
British Columbia
Indorsement of Platt Amendment by Santiago Republicans
Havana March 24 The Santiago Republican group backed the Platt amendment and instructed Senors Gomez and Ferrer to vote for it at the constitutional convention. Letters from Generals Sanguilly and the mayor of Cienfuegos urged acceptance. The political atmosphere cleared with expectations the convention will approve the amendment. Radicals resist retracting their position awaiting a nominal concession.
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Havana
Republican Party
Santiago
Gomez and Ferrer
Sanguilly
Cienfuegos
Fast Florida trains to end April 4 may extend short time
Atlanta officials report that several fast trains run to accommodate winter resort travel to Florida and Georgia will be discontinued April 4 but hotel managers expect a two week extension due to heavy bookings. The Florida tourist season will close the last week in April, two weeks later than previous years.
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Atlanta
Florida
Georgia
Booker T Washington Announces $20500 Rise in Endowment Drive
Booker T Washington in New York reports that after a Monday meeting by the Armstrong association of the Tuskegee Institute the group has raised or promised 20500 toward endowment funds. Mrs P Huntington contributes 10000, with 13800 already received toward the 258000 needed for current expenses before Brooklyn women fulfill a 20000 pledge.
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New York
Booker T. Washington Tonight
Armstrong Association
Tuskegee Institute
Mra
P. Huntington
Brooklyn
Japanese Minister says Anglo German pact not about Japan
Yokohama March 24 The Japanese foreign affairs minister Kato Takaaki replies to an Interpellation in the House of Representatives stating Count von Buelow s Reichstag declaration about the Anglo German agreement does not concern Japan The Mikado government accepted the plan in advance and its terms carry unmistakable significance It does not concern Japan if another power interprets the agreement by its own code.
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Yokohama
Kato Takaaki
House of Representatives
Count von Buelow
Germany
Japan
Russian Foreign Minister Agrees to Arbitration in Tientsin Dispute
London report by the Times correspondent says Count Lamsdorff, Russia's foreign minister, has agreed with Britain to submit the Tientsin dispute to arbitration by Count von Waldersee.
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London
St. Petersburg
the Times
Count Lamsdorff
Great Britain
Tientsin Viding
Count von Waldersee
Reverend Stonehouse Murdered Near Tientsin
News from Tientsin reports Rev. Stonehouse of the London Missionary Society killed by brigands fourteen miles east of the city.
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Tientsin
Stonehouse
The
London Missionary Society
Louisville Boy Arrested in Fatal Beating
Eddie Hoffman a small boy was arrested in Louisville at 5 p m on a murder charge for beating Charles Callahan to death after Callahan allegedly insulted Hoffman's sister. Callahan died at a city hospital at 10 p m.
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Louisville
Beddie Hoffman
Charles Callahan
Hoffman
Callahan
Embassy staff greet President Diaz on health return
The American embassy staff led by Charge d Affaires Benton McCreery visited President Diaz at the national palace in Mexico City on March 24 to congratulate him on his full recovery. Diaz expressed gratitude and good spirits.
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Mexico City
Benton MccCreery
Diaz
National Palace
Madagascar Trade Totals Rise in 1900
Madagascar imports and exports for 1900 total 50.6 million francs, up 14.6 million from 1899. Imports from France reach 34.9 million francs, an increase of 10.6 million from the prior year.
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Paris
Madagascar
France
Mrs Sophia Oleson Wins Breach of Promise Suit
In Fort Dodge Iowa on March 24 a jury awarded Mrs Sophia Oleson ten thousand dollars damages in her breach of promise case against John F Anderson. The trial lasted three days and both principals are well known in the community.
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Fort Dodge
Iowa
Sophia Oleson
John F. Anderson
Rev Oliver to Stay Another Week at Mountain View
Last night at Mountain View church hundreds were turned away from Rev Mr Oliver's meeting. 35 converts announced their determination to lead a Christian life. The morning sacramental service had eight tables seating 35 each. The official board requested Rev Mr Oliver to stay another week for daily 8 pm and 8 pm services.
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Mountain View Church
Mr. Oliver
Butte
Albritton
Mountain View
Montana
Oliver
Double Tragedy on Pine Ridge Reservation
Federal authorities were notified of a double tragedy on Pine Ridge. Louie Cottier, a Sioux, was shot dead at his ranch by William Day. Day and his squaw were seen fleeing toward Cottier's cabin, Day then killed himself when surrounded by Indian policemen. Motive unknown.
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Sioux Falls
Pine Ridge
Louie Cottier
Pring Creek
William Day
Day
Cottier
Ice Palace Fire Destroys Philadelphia Ice Palace
The ice palace at Fifty second and Jefferson streets in Philadelphia was completely burned early this morning. The blaze caused about $100,000 in loss with $75,000 insured. The building housed a skating rink and ice making plant owned by the New York and Pennsylvania Ice Manufacturing company. The winter sports season ended last night.
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Philadelphia
Fifty-second
Jefferson Streets
New York and Pennsylvania Ice Manufacturing Company
Ice Palace
Traction Company Strike Vote In Pittsburgh
In Pittsburg on March 24 Monongahela Traction Company workers extended the deadline for the firm to respond to demand reinstatements until Wednesday. Workers’ sentiment foresees a strike if demands are not met by then.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela Traction Company
Lenox magnate W P Evans found dead in hotel room
Lexington Kentucky March 24 W P Evans a rolling mill owner from Versailles Kentucky was found dead on the floor of his Peace hotel room. The coroner ruled the cause as injuries from a fall. Evans aged 60 came from Wales in 1895 and was reputed to be connected to a titled family.
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Lexington
W. P. Evans
Versailles
Peace Hotel
Evans
Wales
Kruger Rumored to Visit United States Next Month
London dispatch reports a Geneva Daily Mail correspondent says rumor suggests Paul Kruger may visit the United States next month if his health allows.
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London
Geneva
The
Daily Mail
Kruger
United States
Bubonic Plague Spreading in Cape Town
Plague continues to spread in Cape Town with an average of six new cases daily. Most victims are colored individuals.
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Cape Town
Battle near Hartbeestefontein reported in Transvaal
Cape Town reports severe fighting Friday March 22 between British forces and Boers at Hartbeeste fontein east of Kloksdorp in the Transvaal with clashes continuing amid the ongoing campaign.
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Cape Town
Hartbeestefontein
Kloksdorp
Transvaal
Army Reforms in Spain Under Weyler Plan
General Weyler, Spain's minister of war, prepares far reaching army reforms. Soldiers' rations will be improved and cost reductions realized in the war budget.
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Madrid
Weyler
New Hunter Triumphs With Luck On Old Woods Road
In Maine Sportsman style a newcomer to hunting excels on an old trails and logs beaten path. He shoots two large bucks while three seasoned hunters return empty handed and learn respect for the new man’s skill.
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Maine Sportsman
Old Woods
American craving for European titles noted in Wash. letter
An English writer in Washington to the New York Herald discusses Americans desiring noble titles from European powers and comments on the social prestige attached to such honors. The remark reflects transatlantic views of rank and recognition.
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Washington
New York Herald
Nobility of America and its Crowded Political Mindset
The passage contrasts U S democracy with class barriers in Britain and Europe. It notes corruption, electioneering, and the rapid rise of aristocratic-style status in Washington. The author observes titles, badges, and family legacies shaping American prestige and national identity.
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Senate
Britain
Europe
Trousseau
Duke of Argyll
Washington
Legion of Honor
Pythias
Douglas
Campbell
Churchill
Hypnotism and Spirit Seekers Reported in Georgia Churches
A South Georgia guest describes a week old craze led by Hamp Scott in a black community church. He visits a packed 200 seat chapel for a camp meeting style service with prayers and singing, noting uncanny powers and ailean fervor among participants.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
South Georgia
Hamp Scott
The Seeker Movement Unfolds in Negro Camp Meeting
An observer describes a camp meeting led by Scott that escalates with a thunderous refrain and a hypnotic chant "Oh Land Oh-hh" causing convulsions and hysteria among attendees. The piece notes the movement's potential to demoralize Negro labor through the winter.
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Scott
Busts of Great Men Forshadow Youth’s Companion Tale
A Boston Atheneum display features 15 nameless busts with two identified as Prince Potemkin and Lewis Cass. The third is Nicholas Biddle, famed Philadelphia banker and statesman, noted for refined features and historical fame.
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Rip van Winkle
Boston Atheneum
Prince Koutouzof
Lewis Cass
Jackson
Buchanan
Nicholas Biddle
Philadelphia
Bank of the United States
Sull
Dauber's Ocean Painting Draws Mixed Reactions
In Yonkers Statesman dialogue, Crimsonbeak and Yeast discuss Dauber's ocean scene. Yeast critiques the calm water while Crimsonbeak notes the work’s oil medium gives that effect.
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Yonkers
Dauber
Ocean
Tailor And Slopay Trade Demands In Street Encounter
Slopay presses for a new suit and asks to see a check while Tailor reluctantly consents to an arrangement. The exchange hints at a barter style dispute over clothing and payment in a downtown Philadelphia setting.
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Philadelphia Press
Boston Woman Sparks Mountain Name Confusion
A judge recites a surprising exchange about a woman from Boston. The dialogue reveals confusion over a caller who identifies mountains in Asia as the Hemol yons, prompting questions about prior knowledge and recognition.
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Judge
Boston
Asia
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