Butte Man Jailed Over Alimony Refusal Judge Denounces Contempt
William Collins was found in contempt by Judge Harney for failing to pay alimony to Margaret Collins. He declared he would stay in jail for life, refusing to acknowledge a Washington divorce. He admitted limited funds despite earning up to seven dollars daily. The court ordered $100 to Mrs. Collins’ attorney and $1 on the alimony, with further modification hearings planned.
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William Collins
Harney
Margaret Collins
Col Aine
Collins
Washington
Spokane
Butte
Collings
S Herrin
Virginia City
Nev
Col
Ness
Lipton Idea Behind coronation dinner for London poor
Sir Thomas Lipton is said to have conceived the coronation dinner plan for London's poor. The statement attributes the idea to Lipton and notes his involvement in organizing the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sir Thomas Lipton
Edward
Sir Thomas
Lipton Joins King Edward in Mayors Dinner Committee
King Edward invited Sir Thomas Lipton to join the committee of mayors overseeing a dinner, offering to supply funds personally from the privy purse rather than entrusting money to a committee.
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King Edward
Sir Thomas Lipton
Dreibund to be Renewed
Venice talks between German chancellor Count von Buelow and Italian foreign minister Signor Prinetti lead to renewed dreibund terms. Italy insists Tripoli stay in its sphere with recognition of influence if allied by the triple alliance and warns against colonial expansion in Eritrea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pall Mall Gazette
Rome
Venice
Count von Buelow
Signor Prinette
Italy
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Eritrea
Trade With Philippines Shows Imports Rise in 10 Months
Washington reported a comparative trade statement for the Philippines showing imports totaling 24,388,141 in the ten months ending October 31, 1901, up 21 percent from 1900, and merchandise exports of 20,884,295, up from 19,972,830. US trade rose with 2,935,895 imported and 3,534,669 exported, each higher than the prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eadwards
Division of Insular Affairs
War Department
United States
Stars Coming to America in Frohman Plans
London reports Charles Frohman aims to mount American tours featuring Charles Wyndham Beerbohm Tree and Mrs Langtry. Tree notes his wait to tour America while Frohman remains confident fate drives the venture. Gillette's Lyceum season ends April 12 with £20,000 profit and a donor dinner for Sir Henry Irving and Miss Ellen Terry on April 16.
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London
Charles Frohman
Charles Wyndham
Beerbohm Tree
Mrs. Langtry
Frohman
Sir Henry Irving
Ellen Terry
Gillette
Paris
Berlin
Postal Changes in Cuba
Washington announces Cuban postal service reorganizations as the United States relinquishes control. Charles Hernandez becomes assistant director general of posts in Cuba and Jose Alvarez is named postmaster of Havana effective April 1. Hernandez is current Havana postmaster. Alvarez leads Cienfuegos post office.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
Charles Hernandez
Jose Alvarez
Havana
Hernandez
Alvarez
Cienfuegos
Stanley Calls A Meeting For National Trade League
Governor W E Stanley, president of the Western Reciprocity League, calls a meeting at the Grand Pacific hotel in Chicago on April 10 192, at 11 AM to form a national organization. Manufacturers and others in foreign trade are urged to send delegates.
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Topeka
Kan
W. E. Stanley
Western Reciprocity League
Tnite
Grand Pacific
Chicago
Polaris Launched From Marshfield Shipyard
Marshfield Oregon March 29 The new four masted schooner Polaris was launched this afternoon from the Marshfield shipyard. She is part of a fleet of larger schooners built for foreign trade with a carrying capacity of 1 000 000 feet of lumber.
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Marshfield
Ore
Butte Gun Club Hosts Live Bird Field Day For State Shooters
A big field day unfolds at the Butte Gun club range next Sunday with the Brownlee challenge medal and the Fishing Cup up for grabs. Expected participants include about 25 members from the Anaconda club and notable shooters such as W. A. Hillis of Libby and FE. F. Confarr of Livingston, who seeks to reclaim the medal.
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Butte Gun Club
Anaconda Club
W. A. Hillis
Libby
FE. F. Confarr
Livingston
T. Knight
William Rowe
Helena Players Arrive for Spring Training in Walla Walla
Edward Brugett joins Helena as third baseman after Milwaukee stint. Peeples also to play. Manager Flannery telegraphed travel for remaining players, who depart April 1 and reach Helena by April 5. The club leaves April 7 for Walla Walla for practice.
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Standard
Helena
Edward Brugett
Aurora
Milwaukee
Peeples
Flannery
Sth
Walla Walla
Bantam pugilist near death after sparring bout
Philadelphia report says Tommy White a local bantam weight boxer lies at death's door after a sparring match with Tom Markey at the Knickerbocker Athletic Club. White was knocked unconscious in the fifth round and despite medical efforts remains insensible at a late hour. No arrests have been made.
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Philadelphia
Tommy White
Tom Markey
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
White
Pudie Connolly versus Owen Zeigler Ends In Draw
A six round bout at the Chicago Athletic Club between Pudie Connolly and Owen Zeigler finished tied. The fighters were evenly matched throughout the contest.
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Chicago
Chicago Athletic Club
Pudie Connolly
Owen Zeigler
Receiver reports assets vs liabilities at Union Trust Detroit
Detroit March 29 The Union Trust company as receiver for the wrecked bank filed its first report on asset appraisal. Liabilities total 3,274,523 while assets total 1,914,428. Outstanding certified checks by Frank C Andrews amount to 62 00. The receiver seeks court permission to sue stockholders for the full amount of their liability. Dividends await court ruling on savings depositors priority. Set off and depositor claims may reduce payable amounts. Securities from Andrews will be appraised and reported later.
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Detroit
Mich
Union Trust Company
Ty Savings Bank
Frank C. Andrews
Great Destruction in McMinnville Tennessee Storm
The March 28 storm caused heavy damage in McMinnville. Five factory workers drowned in the flood and the Falcon rolling mill was nearly destroyed. Homes and cottages were swept away, the electric light plant failed, and the town flooded. Surrounding areas suffered extensive damage from swollen creeks.
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McMinnville
Tenn
Falcon
Fugitive David Tullis Arrested in Seattle on Fraud Charge
Seattle March 29. David Tullis alias Davis Thompson, alleged to be wanted in Kirkkaldy Fifeshire Scotland for theft, was arrested in Seattle as a fugitive from justice. He remains in county jail awaiting extradition papers from Houston Texas after a federal description led to his capture.
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Seattle
David Tullis
Davis Thompson
Kirkkaldy
Fifeshire
Scotland
Houston
Tex
Tullis
Rail links slowly return as Mississippi towns report damage
Vicksburg March 29 rail communication nearly restored with trains on irregular schedules. Median area still cut off from Jackson and the west. Oxford reports bridges washed away and extensive damage to roads and farming property.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Meridian
Jackson
Oxford
Cyclone Hits Russellville Areas Demolishes Churches
A cyclone swept through Duarling near Russellville Alabama yesterday afternoon demolishing the Methodist and Baptist churches wrecking the railroad station and damaging several other buildings with extensive destruction reported.
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Russellville
Ala
Duarling
Mills Returns Home From East School Term
Dr W P Mills son Gil W Mills returns home after several months at a school in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Missoula
Gil W. Mills
W. P. Mills
East
Five Thousand View Rhodes Remains at Groot Schuur
Cape Town reports a large public viewing of the late Cecil Rhodes at Groot Schuur on March 29 with thousands gathered to pay respects and see the famous imperial figure.
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Cape Town
Cec' Rhodes
Groot Schuur
Weekend Weather Outlook Fair Skies With North Winds
The forecast calls for sunny Sunday with north winds and a warmer Monday. Residents can expect pleasant conditions with bright skies and rising temperatures across the region.
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Major Dawson
C. B E. Dawson
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Eves
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America
Charles
Wyndham
Beerbohm Tree and
Mere
Langtry
Stanley
City Savings Bank Amount
Montana
Roche
Gendron
Leopold
Nottingham
Brussels
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Heturns
Morris Declining
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