WRECK OF THE AIRSHIP SANTO DUMONT PLEDGES TO CONTINUE
Severo and his engineer Sachet died when Severo’s airship exploded after rising from Paris. Santos-Dumont, confined by illness, suggested improper ballast and motor placement caused the blast. He warned such accidents may scare investors but would not deter aerial navigation efforts.
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Paris
Severo
Senor Severo
Issy
Sachet
Boulevard de Vaugirard
Avenue du Marne
Santos-Dumont
Associated Press
la Chambre
Danish Parliament Committee Considers West Indies Treaty
Copenhagen May 12 The conference committee appointed to review the Danish West Indies treaty began two executive sessions. Opponents may yield to the ministry demand for a plebiscite but insist final judgment wait until after a plebiscite. The ministry prefers to decide after September elections hoping for a majority to ratify unconditionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Morgan fleet may sail to Manchester to dock cargoes
The Westminster Gazette reports a possible agreement for vessels under J Pierpont Morgan's syndicate to sail to Manchester instead of Liverpool. Lower charges and better transport for beef and steel through the midlands north are cited. The Morgans say they knew of no negotiations until they read the press report.
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London
The
Westminster Gazette
J. Pierpont Morgan
Manchester Ship Canal
Mr. Morgan
Manchester
Liverpool
Midlands
Great Britain
Morgans
Associated Press
Flyer Off the Track Again Near Revere Missouri
The California Limited on the Santa Fe at Revere Missouri broke a wheel in a dining car and collided with a switch and a freight car. A man named Anderson is reported killed and a woman injured. General Superintendent Resseguie denies any fatalities or injuries from the wreck.
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Keokuk
Iowa
California Limited
Santa Fe
Revere
Anderson
Topeka
Kan
Resseguie
The
Ninth district renomination of Boutell by acclamation
May 12 in Thicago reports the Ninth district Republican convention renominated Congressman Boutell by acclamation. Eighth district remained unnamed with no nomination due to its solid Democratic status.
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Thicago
Boutell
Fire destroys most of Carbondale business district
A morning blaze in Frank O'Donnell's store wiped out nearly the entire business section of Carbondale Kansas. Loss amount not yet estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Kan
Frank O’donnell
Special Jury to Investigate Gabrin Death in Denver
Denver May 12 Judge Palmer granted the district attorney a special grand jury to probe the death of Representative Albert Gabrin. The coroner's jury found arsenical poisoning caused the death.
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Denver
Palmer
Criminal Court Today
Albert Gabrin
Chester May 12 Report On New Combination Details
Chester Pennsylvania dated May 12 reports additional particulars concerning the new combination, outlining key terms and involved parties. The item notes the emergence of a cooperative arrangement expected to affect operations and governance.
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Chester
American Steel Foundries Created From Major Casting Firms
A new corporation named American Steel Foundries forms today around steel casting plants led by American Steel Casting and United States Steel underwriters J G Gary Charles M Schwab J W Gates and Gen Charles G Miller. It will control about a quarter of US steel casting output and includes Shackle Harrison and Howard American Steel foundry St Louis Sargent Co Chicago Benjamin Thayer Co Newark Franklin Steel Casting and Reliance Foundry Pittsburgh.
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American Steel Casting Company
American Steel Foundries
J. G. Gary
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
J. W. Gates
Gen
Charles G. Miller
Franklin
Shackle-Harrison and Howard & American Steel Foundry
St. Louis
Sargent & Co
Chicago
Benjamin Thayer & Co
Newark
N. J
Franklin Steel Casting Company
Franklin, Pa
Reliance Foundry
Pittsburg
Will Be Beautiful Theater Planned in Helena
John Cort of Seattle Calvin Heilig of Portland Daniel L Weaver of Spokane F W Agatz of Helena and architect E W Houghton of Seattle came from Butte to inspect the Helena theater They will draw plans for 12000 in improvements to begin after the June 17 season ends Remodeling will raise the roof install new gridiron and fly gallery new scenery stage fittings eight new boxes seating 1200 with plush chairs and updated decoration and painting In Northwest circuit the theater is expected to become one of the most beautiful and best equipped venues.
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The
Standard
Helena
John Cort
Seattle
Calvin Heilig
Portland
Daniel L. Weaver
Spokane
F. W. Agatz
E. W. Houghton
Butte
Northwest Theatrical Association
Houghton
The Steamship Agreement Clarifies British Registry
In the House of Commons Gerald Balfour stated the Feb 4 agreement between the Morgans and the White Star and Dominion lines allows vessels to retain British register. Arnold Forster added the admiralty agreement with White Star will be renewed with a clause requiring prior written consent to transfer to a foreign flag and the subsidy installment under the new terms has been paid.
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London
House of Commons
Board of Trade
Gerald Balfour
Morgans
White Star
Dominion Lines
Admiralty
Arnold Forster
White Star Line
Race War in Braggs Indian Territory Report
In Braggs Oklahoma Territory a race war erupts with five Negroes and one white man shot and one stabbed. Seventy five Black residents attempted to attack a white settlement of fifteen families. Whites seek protection from the U S marshal and have been told to arm themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Braggs
Indian Territory
United States
Drowned Boy at School Election In Tacoma
Patrick O Leary eight year old son of James O Leary living in the Indian addition near Tacoma fell into a deep ditch filled with water while his father was at the polls for a school election Saturday and drowned.
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Tacoma
Wash
Patrick O'Leary
James O'Leary
Indian Addition
Absconder Taken East
Jacob Thompson alias David Tullis, an English contractor arrested in Seattle for a $70,000 shortage, was moved from Tacoma Saturday by two deputy U S marshals to be delivered to British authorities in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Jacob Thompson
David Tullis
Tacoma
United States
Boston
Mass
Three Men Killed in a Fight at Tucumcari
Liberal Kansas May 12 report that three men were killed in a fight at Tucumcari New Mexico on the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific extension southwest. A ranch man among the dead and a band of cowboys armed with Winchesters were said to be marching into town seeking revenge. Excitement prevails as details remain scarce.
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Liberal
Kan
Tucumcari
N. M
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Extension
House Passes 200000 Relief Bill for West Indies Calamity
The U S House approved a $200000 relief measure for West Indies calamity victims by a 196 to 9 vote. Underwood opposed the bill noting legislators should not be swayed by impulse. the Senate version had called for $500000 and the president urged rapid action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
West Indies
Senate
Hemenway
Underwood
Alabama
District of Columbia
Babcock
Wisconsin
House Committee On Appropriations
United States
Indiana
Appropriations Committee
Maine
France
Fitzgerald
New York
Red Men Likely to Hold Helena Powwow in May
The article suggests the Red Men may stage a grand powwow in Helena around a specified time in May, indicating plans for a large gathering and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bration
Helena
Keller and Chambers to visit Utica for Yogo mine plans
Lewistown reports Keller and Chambers, principal stockholders in the New Mines Sapphire syndicate, will travel to Utica with Sen. Hobson to arrange a major expansion of output at the sapphire mines. They aim to stay at the fields until work scales up and many workers are employed.
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The
Standard
Lewistown
KE. A. Keller
J. I. Chambers
New Mines Sapphire Syndicate
Yogo
Utica
8. S. Hobson
Upper Judith
Messrs. Keller
Chambers
London
Cooley Keyes
R. A. Jones
Martin
Billings
W. A. Long
Cairo
Algiers
Constantinople
Jerusalem
Athens
Alexandria
Paris
New York
Washington
D. C
H. G. Curran
Barnes-King
North
Macecash
Mr. Curran
R. A. Gudgell
Mason Gudgell
G. B. Stuart
D. J. Burr
Mason Gudgel
Ruby
Fanny Barrett
Barnes- King
D. J. Kane
Bids for Supplying Meat at Fort Keogh
Bids for meat supply to Fort Keogh for the year starting July 1, 1902, were received. Butler & Horton bid 8.74 per side while D. Long offered 8.75, with the former sending their bid to St Paul. Swift & Co. is said to have submitted a bid near 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Miles City
Fort Keogh
Butler & Horton
D. Long
St. Paul
Swift & Co
Weyerhorst Divorce Granted for Extreme Cruelty
In district court Anna Weyerhorst was granted a divorce from Joseph Weyerhorst on grounds of extreme cruelty. The plaintiff and her attorney testified, detailing cruelty and desertion. both parties reside in Butte.
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Standard
Billings
District Court
Anna Weyerhorst
Joseph Weyerhorst
Butte
Readjusted post office salaries in Montana towns
Washington reports salary readjustments today for post offices in Well, Billings, Havre, Livingston, Big Timber, Hamilton, Lewistown and Marysville with increases around 100 dollars in all except Marysville which reduces 100. J. L. Milner named postmaster at Milner replacing C. B. Arkwright who resigned.
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Standard
Washington
Well
Billings
Havre
Livingston
Big Timber
Hamilton
Lewistown
Marysville
J. L. Milner
Milner
Fergus County
C. B. Arkwright
Red Men Celebrate in Philipsburg Then Helena Fourth
Constable John Frey departed Helena on May 12 to attend St Aminas day events with Selich tribe No 14 of the Improved Order of Red Men in Philipsburg. He will seek the famed Red Men's band to join Helena’s forthcoming Fourth of July celebration.
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The
Standard
Helena
John Frey
Philipsburg
Frey
Supreme Court Denies Alexander Appeal Over Gallatin Lien
The Montana Supreme Court rules that W J Alexander failed to appeal the Gallatin county lien judgment and must accept the consequences. The decision supports the district court and denies an injunction against Sheriff Fransham. The court also affirms a non suit in the Missoula case Stillings v Pablo and Stinger, executors.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
W. J. Alexander
District Court
Gallatin County
Carr
Brantly
Cynthia E. Alexander
W. J. Fransham
Alexander
Charles Schatzlein Paint Company
Passmore &Co
Silver Bow County
Milburn
District Court of
Missoula County
Charles A. Stillings
Michael Pablo
Louise Stinger
Charles Allard
Rooney Held Over Jewelry Theft Ties to Bozeman Robbery
Helena police arrested Thomas Rooney on suspicion of selling stolen jewelry after Bozeman Fair store reported a gem he sold matched rings stolen in a Bozeman robbery. Sheriff of Gallatin county to pursue Rooney after discovery. Rooney says rings were given by an unknown man, but police doubt his story.
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The
Standard
Helena
Thomas Rooney
Travis
Bozeman
Rooney
Gallatin County
Injured Bozeman man progresses after amputation
Edward McCith eon, injured by an engine pulley last Wednesday, is progressing well. His left arm was amputated about two inches from the shoulder, with a smashed arm, splintered collar bone and a broken rib. A popular subscription has been raised to cover doctor fees and other expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Bozeman
Edward McCitheon
Boy is Injured in Horse Fall Near Ramsey Farm
Billins May 9. Leland Ramsey aged 9, son of H T Ramsey a noted stock man and farmer, was thrown from a horse at his father’s farm four miles west of here. His left arm was broken and he was badly bruised and shaken. A doctor was summoned to treat his injuries.
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Standard
Billins
Leland
H. T. Ramsey
Here
Steamboat South Dakota Burns on Missouri River Trip
Steamboat South Dakota burned near Greenwood Nebraska while traveling up the Missouri. Loss set at 32000 dollars with no insurance. Passengers and crew escaped unharmed.
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Yankton, S. D
South Dakota
Greenwood
Neb
Missouri
Palma Family Arrives in Havana for Conference
The family of President-elect Palma arrived in Havana on May 12 and held a conference with General Wood. The meeting focused on upcoming transitional plans and security considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palma
Cuba
Havana
Senor Palma
Wood
Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a universal kidney remedy. It links kidney health to overall well being, lists symptoms and benefits, claims hospital use, and offers a free sample by mail through Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton New York in the Anaconda Daily Standard.
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F. H. Oaks
Jamestown
N. Y
Dr. Miles
All Druggiets
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Anaconda Daily Standard
Catarrh Linked to Deafness Warns of Hearing Loss
The text explains catarrh affects mucous membranes throughout the body starting with a cold in the head. It warns of deafness or impaired hearing if catarrh reaches the ear through the Eustachian tubes, noting 95 percent of hearing impairment is due to catarrh and urging cure to avoid the blighting affliction.
Island Government Handover Details to Cuban Administration
A report outlines the plan and conditions for transferring island governance to the Cuban administration. It covers legal steps, jurisdiction changes, and timelines discussed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island
Murphy Greenough Company Incorporation in Helena
The Murphy Greenough company filed articles of incorporation today by N. G. Tevis J. W. Greenough W. C. Murphy and F. M. Lackman. A general mercantile business will be carried on in Missoula with a capital of $60000 in shares of 100 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Murphy-Greenough Company
N. G. Tevis
J. W. Greenough
W. C. Murphy
F. M. Lackman
Missoula
Amalgamation of Folding Box Firms Nears Completion
Chicago May 12 The Daily News reports a practical completion of an amalgamation among folding box firms. The capital details are not fully disclosed but the merger aims to consolidate production and finance under a single umbrella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Daily News
Shareholders Told of Takeover Offer for China Mutual Steam Navigation
In London on May 12 shareholders were told a director’s circular stated an offer to buy the business for £630,000. The company secretary denies J Pierpont Morgan has any interest in the proposal.
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London
China Mutual Steam Navigation Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
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Danish West Indies
Acci
Dent
New Steel Combination
New York Herald
Helena Playhouse
Says
Con
Montana
Gallatin
DR. Kilmer
Binghamton, WN. Y
Yeller
West Broadway
Montana St
Butte, Montana
Montana Street
Morgan
China Mutual Steam Navigation
Chase
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