Ohio Supreme Court rules against debenture scheme
In Columbus on March 26 the Ohio Supreme Court voided the Inter-State Investment debenture business, declaring certificates a lottery and fraudulent. Five justices concur, one non dissenting. State fears rest of Ohio debentures will halt. deposits total about 350000 with liabilities near 2 million.
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Columbus
Ohio
Supreme Court
Inter-State Investment Company
Shauck
Todd
Onio
Comny
Wreck Victims Recover After Great Falls Rail Crash
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls on March 26 reports all victims of yesterday's Great Falls and Canada railway wreck are resting comfortably with no complications expected. John Conroy, sprained arm and bruises, may leave hospital in weeks. Mrs. Phil McGovern, bruised and cut but improving, offered cheer amid injuries and helped others. A light moment arose when she asked if her hat was straight after extraction, easing crowd tension. Mrs. Fowler expected to recover despite tooth loss. doctors foresee a few days more recuperation. The crash is described as one of the luckiest in the region.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Great Falls & Canada
John Conroy
Phil McGovern
San Francisco
Butte
Mrs. McGovern
New Revenue Stamps and Tax Rules on Tobacco Products
The commissioner of internal revenue announces new stamps for tobacco products and changes to tax rates on cigars cigarettes and snuff. Old stamps will be redeemed with some exceptions and the tax on cigarettes weighing under three pounds per thousand is four cents, while higher priced cigarettes incur a tax of 1.08 per thousand.
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Washington
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Internal Revenue
Supreme Court Holds Wabash Must Cut Michigan Fares
The Michigan Supreme Court upholds a ruling that the Wabash railroad earned over $3,000 per mile in Michigan last year and must reduce passenger fares to 2 cents per mile. The decision allows interstate earnings from the Michigan portion to be counted in domestic fare calculations.
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Lansing
Mich
Supreme Court Today
Osborne
Wabash
Michigan
Fifth Cavalry battalion sails for the Philippines
The second battalion of the Fifth United States Infantry with nine officers and 600 enlisted men under Lieutenant Colonel A. H. Bowman departed Fort Sheridan for San Francisco. It will sail on April 1 for the Philippines where the other two battalions are already serving.
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Chicago
Fifth United States Infantry
A. H. Bowman
Fort Sheridan
San Francisco
Philippines
Census chief says arrests not yet decided in fraud probe
Washington March 26 Director Merriam of the census bureau stated that no arrests had been decided upon in connection with the alleged census frauds besides Enumerator Abell. He added that further investigations would be pursued.
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Washington
Merriam
Census Bureau
Abell
Patrick on murder trial hears damning will testimony
Albert Patrick the Texas lawyer charged with murdering William Rice faces a preliminary hearing. Witnesses including valet Charles Jones and lawyer Morris Meyer testified about deeds, a last will, and forged papers tied to Patrick. The proceedings included cross examinations and tense courtroom exchanges.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Texas
Jerome
Patrick
Charles F. Jones
Witthaus
David T. Short
Brooklyn
Short
Deeds
Jones
Rice
Mr. Rice
Osborne
Meyer
Patrick’s Office. “Did Mr. Rice
Mr. Osborne
Swenson & Sons
Tlam
Riece
Fifth Avenue Trust Company
Cvidence
Ewenson & Sons
Morris Meyer
Mr. Patrick
Valet Jones
Milionaire
Witness Hints Patrick as Sole Heir in Will Case
The witness faced questions about whether Patrick discussed being sole legatee of a millionaire. He avoided then admitted possible recollection. He recalled a 1896 will of Mr. Rice but did not know Patrick talked of it. The examination resumes tomorrow with Meyer to testify again.
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Mr. Patrick
Rice
Patrick
Meyer
Equipment of the Challenger Modern Shamrock II Spars
Glasgow March 26 The Shamrock II spars and rigging are being prepared with new ideas including a single main spar 148 feet long and no topmast. This reduces weight and housing gear while boosting strength. Launch is set for April 20 per James Ward of Denny. he praises the hull as the finest yard output.
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Glasgow
James Ward
Messrs. Denny
Associated Press
Censor Fray Prompts Clash Over Immoral Comedy
Paris deputies prepare to read a comedy condemned as immoral by the censor. Playwright Jean Drault faces rejection while socialist deputy M Bernard plans to present the work to the chamber to argue the charge hides a critique of the cabinet. Joseph Sales will ask about censor selection and challenge literary capacity.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Jean Drault
M. Bernard
Joseph Sales
Canadian four dollar bill engraving mix up
Ottawa officials admit the engraving on the Canadian four dollar note used a picture of the American Soo lock. A Montreal image of the American lock was sent in error after officials misread the Athabocca steamer in the scene. Railways and canals were not consulted.
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Ottawa
Ont
Finance Department
Montreal
Athabocca
Department of Railways and Canals
Yaquina Blaze Destroys Business District in Oregon
Yaquina Oregon woke to a major fire at 3 30 am gutting the business section. Loss is around 30000 with 2600 insured. Scott's hall sparked the blaze and flames quickly consumed nearby structures. The U S customs house was destroyed but records were saved. A cigarette in a rubbish pile likely started the fire.
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Yaquina
Ore
Scott's Hall
United States Customs House
Senator Quay Is Well After Telegram From Son
Pittsburg March 26 rumors of Senator M Quay suffering nervous prostration were dispelled by a telegram from his son in St Lucie Florida dated March 25 stating the father is improving steadily he has just returned from fishing and no signs of nervous prostration were observed RK R Quay
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Pittsburg
M. Quay
St. Lucie
Fla
RK. R. Quay
Oregon Short Line to Build 100 miles in Idaho
Confirmation today that papers are signed between Oregon Short Line, part of Union Pacific, and White Knob Copper for about 100 miles of railroad from a point near Blackfoot on the Short Line to Houston in central Idaho. The district has seen extensive mining activity for 42 years.
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New York
Oregon Short Line Company
Union Pacific
White Knob Copper Company, Limited
Blackfoot
Houston
Idaho
Buffalo Bills Entourage Arrives With 87 Passengers
Arrival of the American line steamer Widerland from Southampton brings Jules Keene of Buffalo Bill's wild west show and a company of 87 including Lieutenant Vaderloo DeVete scouts 144 Baden Powell scouts and nine Cossacks.
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New York
Widerland
Southampton
Jules Keene
Buffalo Bill
Vaderloo
L Boers
DeVete
Baden Powell
Miners clash in Montceau mines under troops protection
March 26 Montceau Les Mines France. Yellow non strikers again work under strong troop guard. Small disturbances occur as red strikers renew protests but are deterred by gendarmerie bayonets and refrain from serious disorders.
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Montceau Los Minos
France
Capitol Commission Set to Meet in Helena
The Capitol building commission will convene in Helena, with preliminary steps to finalize contracts for completing the structure after two years of ongoing construction.
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Capitol Commission
Helena
State Capitol Building Commission
Chinese Minister Yang Yu Stricken With Illness
St Petersburg March 26 Yang Yu Chinese minister to Russia is seriously ill in a Moscow hospital with diplomatic observers awaiting further word on his condition and possible impact on talks between the two nations.
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Yang Yu
St. Petersburg
Russia
Bishop Brandel Announces Missoula Novitiate for Sisters of Providence
Bishop Brandel outlines a new permanent novitiate for the Sisters of Providence in Missoula to train novices for the veil and to serve as a distributing point to Canada and the Northwest. The Helena diocese itinerary lists key visits from April to September across multiple towns.
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Helena
Missoula
Sisters of Providence
Montreal
Montana
John B. Brondel
West Side
S‘sers of Providence
Dominion of Canada
Canada
Northwest
Ursuline Sisters
St. Peter's Mission
Cascade County
Sisters of Charity
Leavenworth
Kaw
Catholic Academy
St. Marcus Daly
Brandel
Sacred Heart Church
Butte
St. Patrick's Church
St. Lawrence's
Walkerville
St. Paul's Church
Anacnda
St. Peter's Church
Anaconda
Kalispell
Columbia Falls
Holy Family
Teton County
Havre
Glasgow
St. Paul's Mission
Chinook
Fort Benton
Marynville
Townsend and Carton
Boulder Valley
Boulder
St. Labre's Mission
Custer County
Miles City
St, Xavier's
Crow Indiana
Billings
Ped Lodge
St. Peter's
Lewistown
White Sulphur Springs
Heerse Plains
St. Ignatius
Missoula County
Frenchtown
Bonner
Whelmville
Deer Lodge
Reat Falls
Aue
Clancy
Leurin
Dillon
Funeral Mass for Fr. Van Develde Held at Cathedral
At Helena March 26 the cathedral of the Sacred Heart hosted a pontifical high mass for the repose of the soul of the late Fr. Frank Van Develde former priest of the diocese who died in New Mexico. Bishop Brandel led the service with several priests assisting. A funeral oration praised the deceased, the choir rendered the Gregorian requiem, and East Helena friends attended.
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Gendara
Helena
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Frank van Develde
New Mexico
Brandel
Victor Day
Michael Barry
J. Sullivan
Hair Growth Miracle Promises For All Ages
Advert promises a vegetable remedy that regrows hair on bald heads and restores color and thickness. Testimonials from named individuals claim cures for baldness, dandruff, and thin hair, with free trial package offered by Altenheim Medical Dispensary in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Altenhem
Turner
Fairmount College
Labhour
J. C. Anderson
Missoula
Mont
Theresa Fennell
Moscow
Idaho
J. J. Auld
Cedar Falls
Iowa
W. H. Provost
Greenwich
Conn
I. B. Cherniss
Farmersville
Texas
Lucy Paschall
Watertown
Mass
Altenheim Medical Dispensary
Butterfield, Bldg
Cincinnati
Ohio
Tribute to Judge Smith’s Little Daughter Marion
Helena reports a large crowd gathered at Judge Henry C. Smith’s Dearborn avenue home to honor Marion Smith who died Sunday. Floral tributes filled the space as Rev. J. P. MacCarthy conducted services. interment followed at Forest Vale. State and county offices closed today until 1 PM in salute.
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Standard
Helena
Henry C. Smith
Dearborn Avenue
Marion
J. P. MacCarthy
First Congregational Church
Forest Vale
Albert Galen
John Luke
James Cory
Samuel Kennet
Races at Little Rock Track Reported Winners and Times
At Little Rock Arkansas the racetrack hosted six events with clear weather and good track conditions. Belle of the Glen won the first race with Eva Wilson second and Charlie Daniels third in 1 17.
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Little Rock
Ark
Belle of the Glen
Eva Wilson
Charlie Daniels
Debenture
Tambourine
Ben Hullum
Maggie Young
Active
Canrobert
Quaver
Charlie O'Brien
Chappaqua
Chub
Dan Rice
George B. Cox
Pillardist
Corialis
Hipponax Wins Last Race at Tanforan in Easy Fashion
San Francisco March 26 Hipponax the second choice with Mounce up won the final Tanforan race today by a comfortable margin.
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San Francisco
Hipponax
Mounce Up
Tanforan
Letger Wins as Favorites Dominate Mixed Race Card
Disqualified Letger placed last after foul in a hurdle event where only three of eight starters finished. Wardman, Yoruba, Diomed, and Faversham among fallers. jockeys unharmed. Results note fast track weather and heavy betting on Wardman with six races listed including selling and hurdle events and times.
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Letger
Romany
Diomed
Faversham
Wardman
Alarys Farmer
Midian
Montanas
Konic
Bennota
Sublime
Hurdie
Rio Chico
May Boy
Granger
Jennie
Nullah
Genoa
Illusion
Canada
Letiger
Grain Supply Shifts Reported by Bradstreet
Special cables show U S and Canada wheat east of the Rockies down 1 177 000 bushels afloat for Europe up 1 200 000 bushels total supply up 23 000 bushels. Corn east of the Rockies up 506 000 bushels. Oats east of the Rockies up 181 000 bushels. Port land Tacoma and Seattle stocks fell 262 000 bushels last week.
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New York
Bradstreet
United States
Canada
Rockies
Europe
Portland
Ore
Tacoma
Seattle
Ward
Iowa Sails to Puget Sound for Bremerton Dry Dock
The battleship Iowa departed San Francisco on March 26 and headed to Puget Sound to enter dry dock at Bremerton for repairs and maintenance, with plans to resume duty afterward.
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San Francisco
Lowa
Puget Sound
Bremerton
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North Main St
Wabash Railway Company
Supreme Court of Michigan
Millionaire Rice
Challenger
Oregon Town
Senator Quay
Buffalo Bills Enterprise
Bayonneta
Father van Develde
Oxford
Tlen
Cressy
Siegel Clothing Co
Butte, Montana
Gaffer
Approdis
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