Water tax reduced in Bozeman after first city water year
May 1 marked the end of Bozeman’s fiscal year with the water committee reporting a tax cut from 2% mills to 1 mill. The move saves taxpayers about $3,759, and the city extended the water system to the Agricultural College at a cost of 37,726.56. The report shows assets at 174,567.35 against liabilities of 167,882.78, with receipts of 14,545.76 and expenses of 9,998.29 for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Agricultural College
Bozeman Water Works
F. M. Gardner
Hogan
Theology of Wesley at Chicago Conference Stresses Retained Doctrines
The constitutional commission report urges continued maintenance of John Wesley's religion, retaining articles of religion and core doctrines while allowing limited changes to church structure. It signals possible lay representation and addresses questions on amusements, pastorate terms, and consolidations as elections loom May 1. Delegates fill local Methodist pulpits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Methodist General Conference
John Weales
Book of Discipline
Berlin Markets Open With Violent Quotation Shifts
In Berlin on May 6 the bourse saw fierce changes in iron and steel quotations driven by American market reports. Prices partially recovered but the tone stayed nervous amid concern over US overproduction and potential dumping on European markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
National Zeitung
United States
London
Porto Rico Commerce Bulletin Details Six Month Trade
The May 6 Porto Rico commerce bulletin reports six months ending December 31, 1899 with imports totaling 5 254 712 dollars and exports 2 345 980 dollars. Imports by country show United States 2 147 870, Spain 1 165 329, United Kingdom 855 285, Germany 461 879. Exports by destination list Cuba 689 095, United States 568 800, France 362 331, Spain 255 060.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Porto Rico
Spain
United Kingdom
Germany
Cuba
United States
France
Bowling Challenge in Chicago Opens Duel for Stakes
Billy Lee of Pittsburg challenges Frank Brill of Chicago to a two man bowling match with stakes from 1 to 1000 dollars. Lee teams with Gus Steele to face Brill and a partner of his choosing. George Bangart is expected to be Brill's partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Lee
Pittsburg
Frank Brill
Lee
Gus Steele
Brill
George Bangart
Body of Mrs General J H Wilson Arrives For Burial
Army transport Buford reaches New York in quarantine with the body of Mrs General J H Wilson and the Misses Wilson from Havana. The body will be shipped to Wilmington Delaware for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Buford
Havana
J. H. Wilson
Wilson
Roosevelt Accepts Invitation to Republican Club Convention
New York May 4 Governor Roosevelt accepts invitation to be guest of honor at the national convention of republican clubs in St Paul on July 17 to 19 He will probably deliver a speech at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
New York
St. Paul
Monument of Jefferson Shipped for Louisville
In Berlin on May 6 a grand monument of Thomas Jefferson was shipped, intended for Louisville. The work was crafted by American sculptor Moses Ezekiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Jefferson
Louisville
Moses Ezekiel
New Zealand Aid Pledges 25000 for Ottawa Fire Relief
Ottawa relief fund receives 25000 from the New Zealand government for fire victims. The total raised grows toward aid goals as donations continue from international sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
New Zealand
Fire wipes Grand Mere pulp mills in Quebec blaze
A fire completely devastates the paper and pulp mills at Grand Mere Quebec, leaving no structures standing and authorities assessing total loss. Firefighters battled the blaze but could not save the facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pire Montreal
Grand Mere
Quebec
Collision in France injures three on Western railroad
On the Western railroad between Bevres and Chaville last evening a collision at 4 3 a m injured three persons, all seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Western
Bevres
Chaville
Brest Express Derails After Collision With Overtaken Train
The Brest express carrying soldiers and sailors was derailed when another train overtook it. The collision smashed the goods van and several carriages into matchwood, causing extensive damage and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Erie railroad strike talks shift to new demands in Buffalo
Buffalo May 6 striking Erie railroad car repairers plan a fresh set of demands to submit to the division superintendent. Lehigh Valley officers expected to reply by tomorrow as Western New York & Pennsylvania president Decoursey aims to reach Buffalo Wednesday. Union yard switchmen are rumored to threaten a walkout while New York Central repairers previously resumed work and may strike in sympathy. Freight handlers await Gomryovs hearing results from top railroad officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Erie Railroad
Lackawanna
Mavier
Canfield
Lehigh Valley
President Decoursey
Western New York & Pennsylvania
Erie Yard
New York Central
Gomryovs
New York
Eclipse of the Sun Draws Astronomers to Distant Site
Atlanta reports May 6 1918 eclipse observers plan to study the May 28 total eclipse visible from this latitude. Professor Stone of the University of Virginia and director of the Leander McCormick Observatory travels to Winnsboro D C with three eminent astronomers to operate a large photographic camera and two telescopes for visual study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Stone
University of Virgina
Leander-McCormick Observatory
Winnsboro
D. C
Endicott Former Secretary of War Dies in Boston
William Crowninshield Endicott aged 73, secretary of war in Cleveland's first administration, died in Boston of pneumonia after a bout with grip. He had been in fragile health since last winter but remained active until last Wednesday. Funeral private, burial in Salem. daughter married to Joseph Chamberlain was notified by cable. Mrs Ellen Peabody, daughter of George Peabody, is mentioned.
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Boston
William Crowninshield Sendicott
Cleveland
Salem
Endicott
Joseph Chamberlain
Cable
Ellen Peabody
George Peabody
Culberson Dies. Longtime U S Congressman From Texas
Jefferson Texas May 6 Six term Congressman David Br Culberson father of United States Senator Culberson of Texas died this morning shortly after noon after lagrippe and a period of unconsciousness. He served as a Democrat in the lower house and was once a leading candidate for speaker. He chaired the judiciary committee and was regarded as a premier constitutional lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Texas
David BR. Culberson
United States
A. Culberson
Inter
Culberson
Judiciary Committee
House
Lynching Reported Near Hartford Involving Teen Suspect
An unknown Black man about 20 years old was lynched about three miles from Hartford yesterday after allegedly harming a 12 year old white girl. Armed men seized him from officers and hanged him from a limb in nearby woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Ola
Hartford
Rich Quicksilver Discoveries Spur Texas Rush Near Marathon
Advices from Brewster county Texas report new rich quicksilver deposits found in recent days and a fresh influx of prospectors. A town of over 2,000 residents has grown up south of Marathon near the original discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Brewster County
Marathon
Sapho Play Banned by Leavenworth Mayor
Leavenworth Kansas May 6 Sapho billed for Sunday night but Mayor Neeley forbade the production. Church members and a deputation of ministers urged the decision, calling on the mayor to reconsider the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Sapho
Kassas
Neeley
Governor Taylor Heads to Washington for Weeklong Visit
Louisville Ky May 6 Governor Taylor left for Washington in response to a telegraphic request from the national capital. One of his attorneys said the trip would likely extend over the greater part of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Taylor
Washington
National
Farragut Birthplace Marble Dedication Planned by Admiral Dewey
In Knoxville Tennessee on May 6 the local Daughters of the American Revolution placed a large block of Tennessee marble on the Farragut birthplace site near the city. The dedication is scheduled for May 15 with Admiral Dewey to unveil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tennessee
David G. Farragut
Dewey
Illinois Steel plant closes mills idling 2500 workers
May 6 Joliet Illinois reports the converter and billet mills of the Illinois Steel Company plant shut indefinitely. The closure follows the suspension of the American Steel and Wire Company mills. About 2 500 men are idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet, IL
Illinois Steel Company
American Steel and Wire Company
Cordova Bandit Attack Claims Wealthy Texan Life
May 6 news from Cordova Mexico reports Jordon Cook a wealthy planter was killed in a bandit ambush. One bandit has been captured and jailed. Cook was a former prominent resident of Eagle Pass Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordova
Mexico
Jordon Cook
Cook
Eagle Pass
Tex
Defaulter Captured in Minnesota County Treasure Heist
Gebhardt Bengard the defaulting Carver county treasurer who vanished February 14 was arrested today at Olds Northwest by a Minneapolis detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Gebhardt Bengard
Carver County
Olds
N. W
Minneaplis
Feud Ends as Beare Fatally Shoots Turner in Knoxville Park
In Chilhowee park Knoxville on May 6 Rufus F. Beare fired three shots into George Turner ending an old feud in front of a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Chilvowie Park
Rufus F. Beare
George Turner
Punishments in Armies Compared Across Nations
A historical overview explains how punishments in the United States and England converge yet differ from those in other nations. It notes flogging in earlier eras, court martial as the system, and various penalties from confinement and hard labor to death, dishonorable discharge, and public shaming, with examples from picket duty, desertion, and prison discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
China
Arabia
Eingland
Navy
Governor's Island
Humber
America
Austria
Dispensation Granted for Ascension Sunday in Montana Knights
Missoula May 6. Sid J. Coffee announces from the Montana Knights Templar grand commander that a dispensation permits observance of Ascension Sunday by all Montana commanderies. The document is signed by George M. Hayes, grand commander, and attested accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Sid J. Coffee
Knights Templar
Montana
George M. Hayes
General Dispensation for Knight Templars in Montana Observance
Br W Neill issues a dispensation to Eminent Commanders Officers and Sir Knights of Montana Commanderies directing public religious service on May 27 1900 the Sunday after Ascension Day. Commanderies are to attend in a body in full dress uniform and participate in church worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. W. Neill
Knight Templars
Montana
Order of
Missoula Notes from the City and Surroundings
Missooula notes report Engineer J. W. Beebe traveling to Hope and back through Mis soula. Governor Smith passed through en route Helena to the Flathead. New baby born to Mr and Mrs James M Wood. Mrs Alex Dow ill on reservation. A physician was summoned. Judge Landers to visit Princeton Illinois for months. Mrs James F E Smith left for Black Earth City Minnesota. W P Ketcham of Copper Bell Mill and Mining Co. arrived from Wallace district. Quarantine on J McBride and Mr Baker homes to be lifted this week. Scarlet fever patients near recovery. Ed Trudeau’s daughter slight improvement from spotted fever. Coeur d Alene train delayed by engine derailment near Sal tese, arrival Wallace 3 am.
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Governor Smith
Missoula
Helena
Flathead
James M. Wood
Alex Dow
James FE. Smith
Black Earth City
Minn
W. P. Ketcham
Copper Bell Mill and Mining Company
Wallace
Mr. Baker
Lolo
Ed Trudeau
Personal notices from Missoula county community
Clarence Lavell is ill L. P. Kelley is down from Copper Cliff district. M. M. Ross arrives from Huson by Saturday train. Mrs. L. R. Bradley registered at the Missoula from Seattle. Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Wilder visiting in the city from Bonita. Austin Betters and family of Clinton are in town briefly. Rev. A D Raleigh from Helena will stay a few days. Canby Morrison departed westbound for Spokane. A. B. Northey and wife visiting Missoula from Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. C F Peppard returned from Bonner. CC G Birdseye of Avon visiting. Mr. and Mrs. J W Woodford left for Carter. Charles M Read and Mrs Ella Riley came from Bitter Root valley. Mrs. Yates departs for Philipsburg to reside. G W Morse of New Chicago attended the oratorical contest and returned home. F J Harrington came from Bearmouth after weeks at Beartown smelter. Surveyor Hughes returned from Wallace district on business. T G Fatheway visiting his old home. health improved. Mr. Crouch arrives from Oregon. left for the F last Saturday with Mrs M L Crouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olice Court
Library Committee
Library Fund
Treasury
Bozeman
S Moyer
Gast Lithographing Company
St. Louis
Gast Company
Ed. L. Stowe
Frank Stennie
Moyer
Dakotas
Stowe
Rennie
Iit
Fransham
Gallatin
Young
Park County
Sales County
Stewart
Fef
R. Purnell
J. W. Kelley
Koreman
District Court
Gallatin County
May Planagan
St. Paul
George Harrison
Hannah
Butte
Harrison
Frank A. Ball
William Carr
Swan Johnston
Jack Chapman
Tate
Livingston
Sheriff Young
L. S. Willson
P. T. Morris
A. T. Hamilton
Jesse Lambert
R. J. Perry
B. T. Stanton
T. S. Styler
Walter H. Sales
Donald Cameron
Will Sparr
Charles Lisle
W J. Fransham
C. W. Sparr
J. A. McElroy
John Walton
W. L. Holloway
D. N. Williams
John D Border
Clarence Lavell
L. P. Kelley
Copper Cliff
M. M. Ross
Huson
L. R. Bradley
Missoula
Seattle
D. D. Wilder
Bonita
Austin Betters
Clinton
Rev
A.D. Raleigh
Helena
Canby Morrison
Spokane
A. B. Northey
Charles M. Read
Ella Riley
Bitter Root Valley
Yates
Union Block
Philipsburg
G. W. Morse
New Chicago
T. G. Fatheway
Mr. Hatheway
Mr. Crouch
M. L. Crouch
Oregon
Daniel McLeod
Parkerville Addition
J. H. Jones
Buds of Spring
J. T. Pardee
Eva Caatle
Madeline Kaiser
Isabel Kaiser
Olive Smith
Walter W. Kroger
Mary Smith
A. Wright
Granite County
W. R. Jameson
Jameson & Sons
J. A. Smih
Roy
Mary &. Smith
Anaconda
Sunrise Mine
M. H. Bryan
J. A. Smith
Lillian Smedley
Advertising Cuts From Standard Publishing Company
Standard Publishing advertises a range of cuts for advertising and illustration purposes and invites correspondence for use and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Publishing Company
County Records Missoula May 5 filed mining and deed instruments
County records list quartz locations Joubert and Kruger near the Superior district with locators Borgvall and Shaw of Carter. Deeds show Johnston to Miles in Superior Lot 8 Block 2 for 25 dollars, Lovall to Miles frame building for 40 dollars, Northey to Crawford Martha lode 1 transfer for 1 dollar, Jameson to McLaughlin Grub Stake placer Nine Mile valley 40 acres for 150 dollars.
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Missoula
Joubert
Kruger
Superior
C. P. Borgvall
Henry Shaw
Carter
Arthur P. Johnston
Sarah Elizabeth Miles
M. EF. Lovall
Redding
Cal
Elizabeth Miles
A. B. Northey
Clinton
William Crawford
Martha Lode
Wallace District
R. V
EF. A. Jameson
Victor
H. W. McLaughlin
Nine Mile Valley
Abscess Operation Performed in Lewistown
A Lewistown resident underwent surgery this afternoon at Sisters' Hospital to remove a stomach abscess and the operation was apparently successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
Sisters’ Hospital
Hotel Arrivals Listing Readers
A long list of hotel arrivals includes individuals and couples from multiple cities such as Florence Bonita St Paul Chicago San Francisco Richmond Billings and Bonner among others. Names include W J Babington Mrs Richard Williams A B Northey Shirley Gharrett J E Patterson K Musse Mike Hayes and many more.
Libby Buzz Saw Mine Bonded by Larson & Greenough
A major deal joins W. H. Hillis of Libby and W. F. Lindenborn of Thompson to bond the Buzz Saw mine and mill in Libby district. Owners include Hillis Goodchild Lindenborn and Thomas Shaughnessy. Larson & Greenough must begin work at once, seen as a top Libby development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
W. H. Hillis
Libby
W. FE. Lindenborn
Thompson
Larson & Greenough
Smallpox Outbreak Prompts Quarantine in Philipsburg
Philipsburg records a smallpox case in Mrs. Daniel Mc Leod of Parkerville causing quarantine of her premises and nearby J. H. Jones. The city school board debated closing schools but opted to stay open for now. Community events include a May social at Firemen's hall with music and performances. Local officials and residents move to contain spread as other civic activities continue.
Rubber Band Trick Leads to Bostonic Fright at Theater
A Lincoln club tale recalls Billy and Griggs in a staged prank with a small black rubber band that uncoils like a live creature. Billy tosses it into Griggs neck area causing a sudden shock and panic, ending with Griggs fleeing and Billy later marrying the his partner.
Missoula Couple Faces Assault Charge After Rough Saturday Night
Mrs. George Siat s swore to a warrant in Justice Hayes' court alleging assault in the third degree against her husband. The pair have had ongoing trouble and a heated confrontation occurred in their north side rooms Saturday night with the case to be heard next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
George Siats
Hayes
Appointment Rumors Stir Missoula Chief Picks
Mayors nominee for police chief is rumored to be former Sheriff William H. Houston with council confirmation anticipated. Fire chief reports indicate the mayor favors FE Walling though council opposition is suggested. Aldermen reportedly favor Ed Mix or Charles Faton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Curbstone
Webster
William H. Houston
Olice
Walling
Ed Mix
Charles Faton
Death of Charles Krulas in Missoula
Charles Krulaz aged 15 died at the county poor farm Saturday night after a long illness of organic heart disease. He had been brought to Missoula in April for medical treatment. His parents, Mr and Mrs Jacob Krulaz, live at Iron Mountain and were notified they expect to arrive on tomorrow's train for the funeral after their arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Charles Krulaz
Jacob Krulaz
Iron Mountain
Removed an Abscess Missoula Report May 6
Alsinus Lish, brother-in-law of Samuel Hillman, involved in a Missoula case noted for abscess removal. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Alsinus Lish
Samuel Hillman
Correction on Meagher County dates by county clerk
Allen Pierse, county clerk at White Sulphur Springs, corrects a newspaper claim about Meagher County. He states the Meagher board first met in April 1846 and suggests Meagher was added to Montana around 1866, disputing a 1872 date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconia Standard
W. H. DeWitt
Meagher
Dawon
Board of County Commissioners
Montana
Meagher County
Allen Pierse
White Sulphur Springs
Return to Work Ends Akron Moldes Strike
A temporary settlement in Akron Ohio ends the moldes strike. Workers will return to their jobs tomorrow under the accord reached today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Sarah Bernhardt to Tour United States for Six Months
Paris reports Madame Sarah Bernhardt and M Coanelin will undertake a United States tour lasting six months starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Madame Sarah Bernhardt
M.coanelin
United States
Cuban Official Denies Leading Havana Revolution
General Rios Rivierta, ex secretary of agriculture, says reports claiming he heads a Santiago province revolutionary movement are false and meant to damage Cuba's cause. He states he could not stir a revolt, as farmers tend crops and cattle instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Rios Rivierta
Santiago
Cuba
Ile
Otago
Toilet supply innovator Daniel Sham commits suicide in Chicago
Daniel Sham originator of the toilet supply system for offices died by self inflicted gunshot in Chicago today amid ill health concerns. He faced a prolonged war over health issues related to his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daniel Sham
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Theology OF
Wesley
Methodist Conference
Porte Rico
Home For Burial
Mortuary Record
William CC Endicott
David Culberson
Negro Lyonched
Quicksilver
Parragut
Montana News
Notes
J. W. Beebe
Hope
W. A. Mentrum
Judge Landers
Princeton
Til
Bonner
CC. G. Birdseye
Avon
J. W. Woodford
F. J. Harrington
Bearmouth
Beartown
Surveyor Hughes
Florence
W. J. Babington
Carl Greenhood
City
W. E. Lindenborn
W. A. Hills
J. A. Crump
William M. Laven
Eddy
H. G. Houghton
G. C. Rowan
Omaha
Geoffrey Lavell
F. J. Hutchinson
San Francisco
R. EK. Pace
Richmond
A. Paulson
John G. Hall
C. H. Westler
John Richards
Rosenstein
Richard Williams
F. B. Walters
Billings
A. Kelley
Lathrop
John E. Patterson
Shirley Gharrett
C. A. Thompson
A. Munson
D. Peeky
K. Musse
Peter McGarrey
Robert White
Charles B. White
R. J Mitchell
W. D. West
Mrs. ©. J. Mees
San Diego
William Alexander
BE. A. Haberman
Hamilton
P. F. Kelly
Ranch
EB. Q. Mehr- Kens
H. A. Price
J. P
Philipsburg Notes
Rubber Band
Enaslaver
Insomnia Club
Billy
Griggs
Him
Homer
Huxley
Hilly
Chance
Ibsen
Flemish School of Drama
Grigge
New Oceans Times- Democrat
Charlies Krulas
Sarah
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