Explosion at Torpedo Factory Kills Four in Cleveland
An explosion at Thor Manufacturing on Orange Street in Cleveland killed four people and injured 27 others. The blast leveled the plant, shattered windows a quarter mile away, and caused extensive damage. The incident followed spark ignition from loose powder in molds used for torpedo caps, prompting workers to remove shoes to avoid sparks.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Thor Manufacturing Company
Orange Street
Maurice Cohen
Seaton Cohen
Benjamin Cohen
Harry Gluereichmanin
Anna Stone
Loretto Stone
Vera Stone
Lulu Hahn
A. W. Honwitz
Mary Golobowitz
Wilbur Cole
Florence Litzstein
Henry Quass
Harry Quass
Mabel Quass
Mamie Gower
J. E. Miller
Jacob Cohen
Harry Cohen
Ella Estabrook
Augusta Wolff
Arthur Conway
Millie Althoff
Daisy Foutz
Belle Griffith
Mary Loucks
Fear of Another Rockslide at Frank Threatens Town
May 2 Frank N W Rockslide risk grows after Chief Engineer McHenry of the Canadian Pacific warned from Turtle mountain that another eastern slide could occur. No active work, residents evacuated by government chartered train, potential abandonment of the town with losses estimated at 4,000,000 as mining operations may halt due to fear and danger.
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Frank
McHenry
Canadian Pacific
Turtle Mountain
Great Northern
Rank Ag
Mike Ryan Released From Jail After Brief Hold
Special Dispatch from Bozeman May 2 reports that Mike Ryan, who had been jailed, was released after a brief hold. Further details on the reasons and next steps were not available in the fragment.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Mike Ryan
Imprisoned for Petty Larceny in Overcoat Case
A man is under arrest at Big Timber for petty larceny after taking an overcoat by mistake. Under Sheriff Ed Reynolds traveled there to return him to Bozeman. The charge escalates to grand larceny as a valise was reportedly taken from Chestnut station and seized after a telephone tip. He will face the district court.
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Big Timber
Ed Reynolds
Bozeman
Chestnut
Stolen Watch Found on Him in Glendive Arrest
Pat Brennan of Glendive was arrested last evening on telegraphic advice from that town. He is charged with stealing a watch from the man he worked for. A telegram offered a $5 reward for recovery and $33 for the thief. Brennan was caught in a Park street saloon. the watch was found on him. He waits in the county jail for Dawson county sheriff arrival.
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Standard
Livingston
Pat Brennan
Glendive
Brennan
Park Street
Dawson County
Kalispell Trainmen Lodge to Vote on Strike Proposal
Kalispell on May 2 reports the local lodge of trainmen will soon vote on a strike proposal. Most believe the division will vote for a strike, though several members oppose striking and uphold the order’s principles even as others think they should strike.
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Kalispell
Sheep at White Tail Head scattered by wolves
White Sulphur Springs reports Len Lewis’s flock on White Tail scattered on April 25. Wolves killed a large number and Lewis offers a $25 reward for each capture of the wolves or suspects.
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Standard
White Sulphur Springs
Len Lewis
White Tail
Bone-Setter Dr Arons Attracts Prominent Visitors
Mrs John Barnard of Clear Lake Iowa and Moses F Clapp's aunt recount a visit to Hudson Wisconsin where Dr Arons the eminent orthopedic surgeon examined and treated Mrs Barnards crippled hip and knee. The testimonial notes powerful confidence in his operation and invites others to seek his skill if available.
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Hudson, Wisconsin
Arons
Hudson
Wis
F. H. Barnard
Join Harnard
United States
Moses F. Clapp
Minnesota
FP. H Barnard
Clear Lake, Iowa
Wolves Roam Near White Tall Area
Report notes wolves known to roam in the vicinity of White Tall, with sightings and expected movement patterns. authorities advise caution for locals and travelers in the area.
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White Tall
Miss Straub Loses Billings Teaching Post Over Certificate
A May meeting of the Billings School District No. 2 trustees heard from the teachers’ committee that Miss Straub, a high school teacher, failed to secure a state certificate. The board adopted the report and dispensed with her services immediately, though a move exists to reconsider and keep her until the school year ends in early June.
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Billings
Board of Trustees
Miss Straub
Eugene
Ore
State Board of Education
Bond Election On June 6 For Courthouse Plan
Billings Montana May 2 A special Yellowstone county commissioners meeting changed the date for a courthouse bonds election to June 6 after initial May 28 plans. Voters will decide on a 75000 loan to build a county courthouse and jail in Billings, with broad public support expected.
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Billings
Board of County Commissioners
Yellowstone County
Montana
Broken Mail Box May Mean No Service
In Billings on May 2 a heavy rock damaged a mailbox at Minnesota Avenue and Twenty sixth Street South. Carrier Lane found the box broken at 6 46 am during his second round, with a five pound rock used. Officials think a drunken man committed the act and note mail had been collected less than three hours earlier.
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Standard
Billings
Minnesota Avenue
Twenty-sixth Street
Carrier Lane
Post Ofice
Confesses to Murder of His Employer in Kalispell
Kalispell May 2 Officers have learned the Chinese murder case details. The killer confesses to killing his employer for unpaid wages, claims he acted as the victim slept, and says he murdered him with a large axe. The coroner's jury rules murder. funeral scheduled Friday.
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Standard
Kalispell
Sale of Pease jewelry business off in Bozeman
Bozeman May 2 The sale of the jewelry business of H A Pease announced on authority of Mr Pease is off. A misunderstanding as to details of the bargain is the reason given. Mr Pease will continue the business as heretofore.
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Standard
Bozeman
H. A Pease
Pease
Wool in Northern Pacific warehouse grows as buyers arrive
Miles City May 2. The wool stock in the Northern Pacific warehouse stands at 71 500 pounds and is rising. Chicago buyer Lee Hovey has already appeared in town to inspect and purchase wool.
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Standard
Miles City
Northern Pacific
Lee Hovey
Chicago
Malta Likely to Get a Brickmaking Plant
Great Falls May 2 Malta will probably have a brickmaking plant. Dan McKay has gone there to look into the matter. With much building under way in Malta and an estimated 200,000 brick needed this season he will likely open a plant there.
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Standard
Great Falls
Malta
Dan McKay
College Baseball Game Postponed To Monday
Bozeman May 2 The college baseball game with Jackman business college was postponed due to threatening Weather and will be played Monday at 2 20 p m on the college grounds.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
Jackman Business College
Pensions Granted with Increases for Mexican War Veterans
Washington May 2 report lists pension increases for Mexican war veterans including George Rice of Columbia Falls Montana L N Grace of Park City and Joseph Burton of Sheridan along with other recipients.
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The
Standard
Washington
George Rice
Columbia Falls
Mont
L. N. Grace
Park City
Joseph Burton
Sheridan
Treasury balances report shows cash and gold figures
Washington on May 2 reports available cash balance totaling 223,278,702 dollars and gold holdings of 111,862,464 dollars as of today.
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Washington
Treasury
Helena High Defeats Boulder High 29 to 0
In Helena on May 2 the Helena high school basketball team defeated Boulder high school by a decisive 29 to 0 score. The victory highlighted Helena's strong defense and quick transition play as the crowd witnessed a dominant performance from the home team.
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The
Standard
Helena
Boulder High School
Parsons Returns After Helena Practice Admission
Missoula May 2 H H Parsons arrived home this afternoon from a trip to Helena where he was admitted to practice before the United States district and the state supreme court.
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Standard
Missoula
H. H. Parsons
Helena
United States District
State Supreme Court
Roosevelt Makes Sunday Stop at Sharon Springs and Junction City
President Roosevelt wraps a busy Kansas day with stops in Sharon Springs Victoria and Junction City near Fort Riley. Cadets greet him and local Russians sing, while troops fire a presidential salute and Secretary Root lauds Kansas regiments. He plans to remain in Sharon Springs until Monday morning before heading to Denver.
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Sharon Springs
Kan
Roosevelt
Denver
Colorado
Victoria
Junction City
Fort Riley
Root
Kansas
Ailsworth
Chapman
Manhattan
Abilene
Russell
Wakeeny
Dorrance
Salina
Hays
Roosevelt praises Topeka police during train departure
In Topeka, May 2, President Roosevelt rose early at Union Pacific station. He spoke briefly with Senator Long and introduced by Sr. Congressman Curtis. He praised lively Topeka policemen and shook hands with a tall colored officer before boarding the 8 o clock train to Sharon Springs.
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Topeka
Kan
Union Pacific
Long
Curtis
Sharon Springs
President RooseveltVisits Manhattan Kansas May 2
The special train bringing President Roosevelt arrived at 1 o'clock as a large crowd gathered despite threatening weather. Manhattan businesses were closed and 400 Agricultural College students plus the college band welcomed him. He spoke about 15 minutes and earlier stopped at Wamego to address a large crowd including schoolchildren. Secretary Loeb reports improvement and plans to join the president Monday in New Mexico.
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Manhattan
Kan
Roosevelt
Agricultural College
Wamego
Loeb
New Mexico
President Roosevelt Visits Junction City Brief Stop
About 12,000 people greet the president in Junction City as he arrives by train. Four troops of the fourth United States cavalry from Fort Riley and two field artillery batteries fire a presidential salute. Roosevelt and Secretary Root give brief talks before a 15 minute stop.
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Junction City
Kan
Fourth United States Cavalry
Coffin
Fort Riley
Carr
Roosevelt
Root
President's train visit to Abilene with bands and crowd
The president's train paused near Chapman then Abilene where 200 people greeted him on the platform. A football gift was presented and accepted. An arch, flowers from schoolgirls, and a large crowd accompanied his passage while Senator Burton and 20th Kansas regiment members formed an escort. Cowboy band provided music.
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Abilene
Kan
Chapman
Burton
20Th Kansas Regiment
Root Leaves Roosevelt Party for Columbus Trip
Secretary of War Root, summoned west by President Roosevelt for consultation on public subjects, departed from the president's party this afternoon and began travel to Columbus, Ohio.
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Kansas City
Salina
Kan
Root
Roosevelt
Columbus
Ohio
Cattle in basin reported in Bozeman visit
A well known hotel man from the West Gallatin basin said in Bozeman today that cattle are being taken up to the basin in large numbers and that there are already as many cattle there as in prior periods.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
West Gallatin Basin
Swamp Root Promises Cure in Police Chief Testimonial
A police chief and officers of Binghamton New York endorse Dr Kilmer Swamp Root claiming relief from sleep loss back pain and urinary troubles after using the kidney liver and bladder remedy They report regain of strength and urge readers to request a free sample by mail with a booklet on kidney issues from Kilmer Co Binghamton N Y
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Anaconda Sunday Standard
Dr. K%imer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Grass on the range promises a good season this year
The speaker notes no storms affected the Gallatin valley delaying work and expects the number of something to double from last year. He says it is too early to judge grass quality on the range but it may be as good as ever, with the season starting earlier than in the Gallatin valley.
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Gallatin Valley
Northwestern Vaudeville Company forms in Portland
The Northwestern Vaudeville company completed its organization in Portland and plans theaters in the Northwest from Portland to St. Paul. Leaders include C. L. Ackerman and A. Abrahams of San Francisco, Calvin Heileg of Portland, and George L. Baker and D. J. Grauman. Heileg will be general manager. A theater is under construction in Portland, with a lease secured in Seattle and plans for Tacoma, Spokane, Butte, Helena, and Great Falls.
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Portland
Northwestern Vaudeville Company
St. Paul
Cc. L. Ackerman
San Francisco
A. Abrahams
Calvin Heileg
George L. Baker
D. J. Grauman
Northwestern Theatrical Association
Seattle
Tacoma
Spokane
Butte
Helena
Great Falls
Mgregor Returns To Stay In Missoula
Joseph McGregor former city police officer returned to Missoula last night and announced his intention to remain. He left in March for South Africa, later detoured to Seattle where he stayed, worked for a truck firm, and endured injuries that kept him hospitalized several days. He learned of his daughter's death a week after it occurred. He said he would fight to clear his name after leaving town amid "knockers" and now plans to resume his standing in the community.
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Standard
Missoula
Joseph McGregor
McGregor
South Africa
Seattle
Fort Missoula Eleven Tops University 10 to 9 in Practice
Missoula May 2 Fort Missoula defeated the university team 10 to 9 in a practice semi final at the university grounds. Carlton pitched for the varsity and the lineups remained mostly the same as in prior games, with a tie in the eighth inning signaling the close contest.
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Missoula
Fort Missoula
University
Fort Nine
Carlton
Buckley Returns From Johns Hopkins Trip
Hack From Western Trip Missoula May 2 Dr J J Buckley arrived home this afternoon from a six weeks stay at Johns Hopkins where he has been giving lectures and clinics in advanced work medicine
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Missoula
J. J. Buckley
Johns Hopkins Unt
Citu
Evangelical Union Meet in Missoula Churches Unite
Union Evangelical Services in Missoula announce tomorrow evening mass meeting led by Dr Coburn at the Union opera house. Baptist and Presbyterian churches join in evangelical services with a shared program and expected turnout.
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Missoula
Coburn
Union Opera House
Evening program features hymn sing and concerts
At 8 o clock the first half hour is devoted to song led by Mrs T A Price. Congregational singing includes a male quartet Stiff Price Williams Hollinsteiner and Swedish singers with guitar and mandolin. Mr and Mrs Price sing a duet and Mr Stiff a solo. Dr Coburn speaks on The Resurrection.
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T. A. Price
Messrs. Stiff
Price
Williams and Hollinsteiner
Post Office Sought for Summit Ranch on Mus selshell Route
Billings May 2 A petition signed by Musselshell ranchmen and stockmen urges the postoffice department in Washington to establish a post office at John McVay's Summit ranch. They favor a Billings to Roundup mail route, which would place Summit on a direct Lavina Roundup line, with the community hopeful a route will be approved.
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Billings
Musselshell
Washington
John Mcvay
Summit
Roundup
Lavina
Vote Nears On Trainmen Strike End Result
Special dispatch from Great Falls notes trainmen are closing their vote on a strike. The ballot, secret, should yield results by noon tomorrow in St. Paul. Havre conducted the vote for two days with indorsement anticipated but not confirmed. Montana Central not voting here, yet a strike could affect it if declared.
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Great Falls
St. Paul
Havre
Montana Central
Special Election Called for State Senator in Big Timber
Governor Toole issues proclamation for a county special election to fill the state senate seat vacated by J. N. Kelly who resigned to become U S land office receiver at Bozeman. Election set for May 16 with no party conventions likely due to the short lead time.
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Standard
Big Timber
Toole
J. N. Kelly
United States Land Office
Bozeman
Bentley Injury Worsens. Billings to Hospitalize Bentley
Word from Billings reports Elmer Bentley of Parkwitty, severely cut by Fred Shaw in a drunken brawl months ago, has taken a turn for the worse and will be brought to Billings for hospital treatment. Shaw faces first degree assault charges. trial delayed pending Bentley’s outcome.
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Standard
Billings
Elmer Bentley
Parkwitty
Fred Shaw
Shaw
Bentley
Judge Cantrell suspends sentence after new trial motion
Frankfort Kentucky May 2 Judge Cantrell overruled the motion for a new trial but suspended the sentence pending an appeal to the court of appeals.
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Frankfort
Cantrell
Court of Appeals
Hoover Wins The Honor Continued From Page One
The first civil service examination Hoover will take in Washington on May 12 followed by the entrance exam at Annapolis on June 16. He is the son of the widow of the late B F Hoover, former editor of the Livingston Enterprise, and intends to pursue the Washington score.
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Washington
Hoover
Annapolis
B. F. Hoover
Livingston Enterprise
Dedication of new Baptist church in Billings
Billings May 2 elaborate services will mark the dedication of the recently built Baptist church. Regular preaching is set for morning and evening with sermons by visiting ministers. At 3 o'clock in the afternoon a special service will include addresses from city pastors. The pastor Rev B Miller will be assisted by Rev J E Noftsinger of Butte and Rev M L Rickman of Bozeman.
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Billings
B. Miller
J. E. Noftsinger
First Baptist Church
Butte
M. L. Rickman
Bozeman
Judge sentences Ed McGarland for forgery in Billings
Billings May 2 Judge Loud in the district court today sentenced Ed McGerrard McGarland convicted of forgery to one year's imprisonment in the state penitentiary Last January McGarland forged the name of A T Thomas Yellowstone county sheepman to a 150 check drawn on the First National bank of this city and cashed at a local saloon
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Standard
Billings
Loud
Ed MccGerrard
State
McGarland
A. T. Thomas
Yellowstone County
First National Bank
Stickney Trial Set for Next Thursday in Great Falls
Great Falls May 2 Judge Leslie in district court today set actions for trial and estimated the jury term will end about May 11. The case of Robert Stickney, charged with kidnapping four young women in Denver and bringing them here under misrepresentation to join an opera company, will be called for trial next Thursday.
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Standard
Great Falls
Leslie
District Court
Robert Stickney
Denver
Mine is Not Injured in Bakersfield Mine Dispatch
Bakersfield California May 2 Walton G Deowlen consulting engineer of American-Canadian Coal and Coke Mining Company operating at Frank Northwest Texas received a dispatch from ex Governor Spriggs of Montana a director stating he had inspected the mine and found it entirely uninjured.
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Bakersfield
Cal
Walton G. Deowlen
Coal and Coke Mineing Company
Frank, N. W. T
Spriggs
Monetana
Land Withdrawn For Rogue River Forest Reserve
The Secretary of the Interior issued an order temporarily withdrawing a large area of Rogue River mountains in Oregon as a forest reserve pending further investigation and consideration.
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Rogue River
Oregon
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U. S
John Barnard
Clear Lake
Iowa
Moses E. Clapp
Hudson, Wis
Treasury Statement
President
Kansas Town
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Yee
Joh Pte
Montana Cities
M’gregor
Port Boys
Hack
Union Evangelical Services
M’vay
Howard
Hoovor
New Baptist Church
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