Dispensary Bill Promises Hawaii Liquor Control
The legislature considers a government run dispensary system to regulate liquor and opium. A three member commission would oversee parcels and precincts vote on dispensaries. The measure aims to reduce liquor prices, authorize opium with physician certs, and pass swiftly with native support amid leprosy and tuberculosis concerns. Shriners visit, port news, strikes, and wireless tests also appear in Hawaii items.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Territorial Penitentiary
Olympic
Iron Works
Mystic Shriners
Capitol Building
Dole
Senate
PD. Kanuko
Native Party
South Carolina
Board of Health
House
Island of
Hawaii
Okala Plantation
Oahu
Moloka
Maui
Supreme Court Denies McKenzie Habeas Corpus Request
The U S supreme court denied Alexander McKenzie’s request to file a writ of habeas corpus aimed at freeing him from California prison. It ruled habeas corpus cannot be basis for error proceedings and affirmed Alaska circuit court jurisdiction over receiver matters in Alaska mines dispute.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Alexander McKenzie
California
Circuit Court of Appeals
Alaska
Circuit Court of Alaska
Fuller
District Court of Alaska
Circuit Jrudeets
Court of Appeals
British reply blocks Hay-Pauncefote treaty change
Washington dispatch reports Lord Lansdowne declares Britain cannot accept US Senate amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty. He argues the Clayton-Bulwer pact remains valid and warns provisions granting US defense measures or permitting fortifications would alter neutrality and threaten free use of the canal. The note stresses bilateral consent required to modify the treaty and outlines Britain’s positions on enforcement and neutrality.
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Washington
United States Senate
Lord Lansdowne
Lord Pauncefote
United States
Nicaragua
Congress
Great Britain
Mr. Hay
Bitish
Hich Commission
Lord Salisbury
Lord Lans@owne
Canal
Kely
Horse Stealing Case Shocks Great Falls Courtroom
City Attorney Freeman returned from Chateau after district court sessions. Lead thief James Stephenson received 14 years in prison, a sentence welcomed by local stockmen. Jacobson, who testified, awaits sentencing. John Sullivan was found not guilty. another information likely. John Hughes, Dan Sullivan’s nephew and ex deputy sheriff, faces trial tomorrow for alleged involvement.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
James W. Freeman
Chateau
District Court
Bd. F. Smith
James Stephenson
Outfit
Jacobson
John Sullivan
Dan Sullivan
Townsend
John Hughes
Hughes
Shelby Junction
Carter and Bonner Fight Ends Draw in Music Hall Bout
Louisvill e reports a two round boxing match at Music Hall between Kid Carter of Brooklyn and Jack Bonner of Philadelphia ending in a draw per the local referee. The crowd felt Carter deserved the verdict as Bonner was knocked down several times and Carter remained fresh at the final bell. The fight was fast throughout with an 18th round described as desperate.
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Louisville
Kid Carter
Brooklyn
Jack Bonner
Philadelphia
Music Hall
Carter
Bonner
Registration surge marks early Great Falls city election
A Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Great Falls opening registrations for the forthcoming city election drew unusually large crowds. By 10 p.m. 420 names were recorded, nearly double the 207 logged on the first day last year.
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Great Falls
Britain Opposes U S Neutrality Amendment in Canal Talks
Lord Lansdowne details three senate amendments and explains why Britain cannot accept the convention as presented by the American ambassador. He notes the risk to general neutrality principles of the Clayton Bulwer pact, the disadvantage to Britain, and Britain’s willingness to consider compatible amendments but not unmodified terms.
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United States
Senate
Lord Lansdowne
Great Britain
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
An old advertisement promises quick relief for colds using Laxative Romo Quinine Tablets priced at 25e. The short copy emphasizes rapid cure with a simple remedy and a low price.
Aldermen Absent Halt Great Falls Council Meeting
In Great Falls on March 26 the city council adjourned after a deadlock over sewer matters. Democratic members Wadsworth Auerbach and Grills left as Mayor Collins rapped the gavel, refusing to return. Police were sent to summon them for the adjourned session, with possible complications for the year ahead.
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Standard
Great Falls
J. J. McPonnell
Collins
Govel Wadsworth
Auerbach and Grills
Shipment of Oregon oranges reaches East by rail
Ship Amatile arrived tonight from San Francisco with 400000 pounds of California oranges, the first shipment east over the Great Northern railroad. Fruit was transferred to a 14 car train, which will depart for St. Paul and Chicago at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 26.
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Seattle
Wesh
Amatile
San Francisco
California
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
Chicago
Strike Situation in Marseilles Sees Little Change
The Marseilles strike situation shows minimal change with no new disorders. Street cars run under protection, strikers urge workers to join, and many factories remain closed due to a shortage of engineers.
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Marseilles
Pyramid Pile Cure touted as lasting remedy for rectal troubles
A historical ad describes the Pyramid Pile Cure as a non surgical treatment for piles and related rectal diseases. It claims immediate pain relief and rapid, natural healing through direct action on nerves and blood vessels, with no minerals or side effects. Sold for 50 cents, the product is produced by Pyramid Drug Co of Marshes Mich and advertised as thoroughly tested by reputable physicians.
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Drue
Pyramid Drue Co
Marshes
Mich
Nation Saloon Visit Highlights Carrie Nation in St. Louis
Carrie Nation toured a saloon near Market Street in St. Louis on March 25 seeking the proprietor Sauerburger who warned her away. Nation declared she was running the Nation saloon and urged patrons to vote, arguing the ballot is the best tool to curb temperance violence. Police could not provide an escort as the crowd chanted and followed.
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St. Louis
Market Street
Mrs. Nation
Sauerburger
Carrie Nation
the Nation
Hell
Nation
Imperious Wins Opening Race at Tanforan in Slow Track
At Tanforan San Francisco on a rainy morning the track was slow but competitive. Imperious ridden by Dominick won the opening seven furlong selling race by a nose as Kenilworth and Specific posted neck wins in later events with O Connor riding strongly to claim the last three races on the card.
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San Francisco
Tanforan
Imperious
Dominick
Kenilworth
Specific
O'Connor
Bogus Bill
Silver Garter
Muresca
Hainault
Divina
Rolling Boer
Beau Ormonde
Macgyle
Strieau
Hildreth
Walkenshaw
Spike
Arkansas Jockey Club spring meeting opens in fine weather
At Little Rock on March 25 the Arkansas Jockey Club opened its spring meeting with ideal conditions. Six races reported results including Harry Duke taking the first in 1 18 and a half seconds, Jordan winning the four furlongs, and Lady Strathmore prevailing in the Turf Congress sweepstakes. Other winners were Larkspur, Chub, and J H Sloan in various selling and purse events.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas Jockey Club
Harry Duke
Morris Volmer
Jim Gore II
Jordan
Anna Louise
Miss Dora
Larkspur
Horseshoe Tobacco
Elsie D
Turf Congress
Lady Strathmore
Tuskarora
Little Tommy Tucker
Chub
Meyes
Julietta B
J. H. Sloan
Jessie Jarboe
Georgie Gardner
Opening of Lincoln flat season in snowstorm
London reports the Lincoln flat racing season opening amid a snowstorm. Jockey J Reiff rode Eileen Violet in the Trial Plate for 3-year-olds and up but finished unplaced as Summergale won. The Tathwell Stakes for 2-year-olds at five furlongs was taken by Con, a chestnut colt owned by Five Rivers with Lester Reiff aboard.
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London
Lincoln
Richard Croker
Eileen Violet
J. Reiff
J. Lewis
Summergale
Five
Con
Lester Reiff
Governor Toole appoints Stewart as assistant prosecutor
Governor Toole announced the appointment of A. V. Stewart of Madison County as assistant prosecuting attorney in the case against James Wolff, the player of Sheriff Sommers of Madison County, with details pending.
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Helena
Toole
V. Stewart
Madison County
James Wolff
Sheriff Sommers
Governor appoints additional counsel in Montana murder case
The governor announces the appointment of S V Stewart as additional counsel in the State of Montana versus John Wolff. The case moves on change of venue from Madison to Beaverhead County. The appointment is made at no cost to the state.
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Dillon
No Change Made In The Deadlock In Senate Caucus
Lincoln March 25 Thirty ballots were taken in the long term senatorial caucus tonight without nomination and at 11 o'clock adjourned until tomorrow. The last tally showed Rosewater 32 Meiklejohn 16 Currie 6 Howard Baldridge 1. Baldridge added four votes on the 8th ballot. Observers predicted no settlement for either term. D E Thompson was expected to gain strength at today s joint session but remained five votes short. A resolution setting Thursday for final adjournment passed both houses.
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Lincoln
Rosewater
Meiklejohn
Currie
Howard Baldridge
Baldridge
Douglass County
D. E.thompson
Fire destroys Professor Traphagen home in Bozeman
Early March 25 a large residence owned by Professor Traphagen at Bozeman burned to ashes after a basement furnace ignition. Loss about 7000 with 5000 insured. The family escaped in night clothes as smoke and flames filled the house before help arrived. only the chimney remained.
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Traphagen
Bozeman
Standard
Scott Named State Game and Fish Warden
Governor Toole appointed William F. Scott of Deer Lodge as state game and fish warden under the new law. Scott, a 28 year old Montanan, native to the state, will lead with a salary of 1600 dollars yearly and a travel allowance up to 600 dollars. He may appoint five to eight deputy wardens and must post a 5000 dollar bond.
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Standard
Helena
Toole
William F. Scott
Deer Lodge
Sam Scott
The Tiger Again in Helena Resumes Operations
The Tiger has resumed operations in Helena as three games have opened. Gamblers will be fined regularly under local rules.
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The
Tiger
Standard
Helena
Renewal of fighting as British press reports renewed Delary clash
London reports say fighting renewed after failed negotiations between Lord Kitchener and General Botha with casualties at Hatebeesfontein and Ventersburg. The Pretoria and Amsterdam correspondents note the conflict may take months to crush Boer resistance and hint Kruger advised terms to Schalkberger.
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London
Lord Kitchener
Botha
Hatebeesfontein
Aplie
Gredgedacht
Ventersburg
Delarey
Pretoria
The
Standard
Amsterdam
Te Daily Express
Kruger
Schalkberger
Boers Defeated Near Ventersdorp by Kitchener Troops
London reports from Lord Kitchener describe Babington's force and Shekleton's column attacking Delary southwest of Ventersdorp. The Boer rear guard was driven in and their convoy captured including Vaalsbank. Our troops showed gallantry capturing two 15 pounder guns a pompon 420 rounds of big ammunition 15 000 rounds of small ammunition 160 rifles 53 wagons and 4 carts and taking 140 prisoners with light losses.
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London
War Office
Lord Kitchener
Pretoria
Negotiations on Boers peace terms closed says Chamberlain
London on March 2 The colonial secretary Mr Chamberlain told the House of Commons that the peace offer to the Boers could not be reopened as negotiations are closed and no changes will be considered.
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London
Mr. Chamberlain
House of Commons
Boers Threat Near Queenstown Forces Guard Detailing
Queenstown Cape Colony March 25 town guard called out as Boer force reportedly nears the town. Business halted to allow employees to enlist and man trenches and forts day and night. Boers said to be 2 miles off, alleged to have crossed the river near Drummond.
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Queenstown
Cape Colony
Drummond
Incorporations and stock changes in Montana firms
Helena on March 26 reports the Silver Bow l company formed with capital stock of 750000 led by E N Wood and others. ONeill Hardware and Plumbing Incorporation filed by Barbara ONeill J E ONeill and E Scharnikow with 20000 capital stock of which 14998 is subscribed. Zenith Gold Mining and Stockton Mining filed certificates to convert stock from non assessable to assessable.
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Helena
Silver Bowl Company
E. N. Wood
A. E. Spriggs
Henry Mueller
Lee Mantle
T. R. Hinds
O'Neill
Zenith Gold Mining Company
Stockton Mining Company
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North Main St
Butte
Wer
Alexander McKenzie Case
Supreme Court
England
Stephenson
Perm
Stewart
Nebraska
Scott
Fish
Delary
Oxford
Vicuna
Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
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