Brewery Employes in Butte Face Possible Strike
Brewers union members threaten to strike after failed wage scale talks with Butte employers. A 10 AM meeting between union reps and bosses set to decide if an all state shutdown will occur, with arbitration offered by some. Nearby, state Brewers Association leaders held private sessions on the same dispute.
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Joint Meeting of Good Templars Honors Captain Dutton
Four lodges of the Good Templars met in Butte at No. 14 hall to bid farewell to Captain Wm. C. Dutton. Presentations praised Captain Dutton and Grand Chief Templar S. Passmore with a gold ring and Mrs. Passmore with glass. A past chief templar from Walkerville received a gold pin for membership gains, a literary program followed, then refreshments.
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Inquest Ordered Into Death at County Jail
Coroner Johnson declares no suspicious circumstances in the death of Charles Parsons at the county jail on Monday night and orders an inquest tonight at 7 at Duggan's. Parsons reportedly died from heart disease aided by alcoholism after being found in a helpless state on South Wyoming Street about 6 p m. He grew weaker after arrival at the jail and died around 9 p m.
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Tit Bits Tale of a Writer and His Ink Tailed Dog
The copy of a certain novelist causes trouble in the composing room when MS arrives. A joke story claims he writes by placing his inked terrier on paper, wagging its tail to inspire the tale as he dictates to the dog.
Papa's Wife Marital Jest From New York Times
Justice Henry Bischoff of the supreme court, widower for years, plans to marry Mrs. Collamore. His daughter asks how to address her future stepmother and the judge quips that she should call her Anna Held since she will be papa's wife.
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The Camphor Habit A London Telegraph note
Alarmists claim camphor as a stimulant grows among certain young women. Chemists deny any increase and deem the practice not widespread. They note some sentimental young women use small doses similar to vinegar or lemon juice.
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London Telegraph
A Domestic Experience From a Detroit Free Press
A Detroit Free Press excerpt records a housekeeper reflecting on a sudden departure of a well regarded cook. She describes the era as peculiar and notes the cook left for a reason deemed absurd after four months of satisfactory service.
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Turned Down and Out in Washington tale of a Michigan man
A Michigan man recounts boarding with a congressman in a private house and being refused a meeting. He recalls the exchange about money and his plan to press another representative, then later confronts the congressman on the street and reveals he turned over £15,000 in cash to a replacement, ending their friendship.
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Scene on a Palace Car from the New York Press
A Pullman porter is mocked for a five cent coin after a Boston woman declares herself a lady from Boston and returns the coin by dumping the cuspidor on the track. He learns a lesson about underestimating Yankee women as passengers leave the train in St. Louis.
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Linoleums on sale for 75c a square yard in Montana
To make room for a new shipment from the factory all regular 1.00 grades are reduced to 75c per square yard. These extra heavy linoleums feature splendid patterns. Every piece on sale this week at 75c. Bring room measurements. Samples matched and freight paid to all Montana points.
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Removing Shoes in Mosques Inspired by Turkish Footwear
Constantinople letters describe mosque etiquette where hats stay on but shoes are removed as sacred ground. Turks adapt with double bottom boots and rubber sandals strapped over the toe and instep, secured by a heel band. A brass heel point helps kick them off.
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Chicago
Nearest Fancy Grocery House in the State
John G. Holland advertises a grocery business at 223 North Main Street with phone 74B offering electric light flour and claiming to be the nearest fancy grocery house in the state.
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Archbishop Ryan Draws Laughs With Retort
An anecdote in Philadelphia features Archbishop Ryan hailed for his handsome appearance and dramatic bearing. A cheerful man asked where in hell he had seen the prelate before, to which the archbishop replied he had not been there.
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Spectator weighs perils of horses in war and folly
The piece condemns horses in war as expensive fragile and greedy. It argues they need expert care, heavy guarding, and survive only with miracles under fire. Horses are labeled cowards and traitors who desert to the enemy with rations and a rifle.
Representative Conry Delivers Seeds for Constituents in Massachusetts
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Representative Conry of Massachusetts has been sending garden seeds to constituents. A Boston suburb resident thanked him but asked for tools a lawn mower and 100 feet of hose, noting he cannot afford such items. Conry has not yet answered.
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School year ends June 12 to avoid conflict with Miners Union Day
The school board changed the closing date from June 13 to June 12 for the year to prevent overlap with Miners Union Day. Graduation diplomas will be prepared for 15 high school seniors, and Black Tail and Basin county schools will open Monday for the summer term.
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Madame Ren ne Offers Readings In Butte
An advertisement for Madame Ren ne at 67 East Park Street, Butte, promises life readings covering love marriage divorce and work, with guidance on sorrow and business matters and urging readers not to delay.
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East Park Street
Butte
Eve figure in fashion ad triggers moral debt joke
The Brooklyn Eagle recounts a dressmaker seeking a trademark and consulting an artist. The artist muses on using Eve but notes the industry owes much to Five’s indiscretion, hinting the dressmaker’s career might owe him a debt in ads.
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Not in the Depew Class A Spooner Story
Senator Spooner of Wisconsin noted for storytelling regales colleagues in the senate cloakroom with a tale that draws a reply from Senator Burrows. Burrows asks if it is one of Depew’s stories and Spooner jokes it may become one with age.
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Veritas in wine as Root lauds Platt at Amen Corner
At the Amen Corner dinner Secretary Root delivered a fulsome tribute to Senator Platt and urged a toast to the noble leader. Lieutenant Governor Woodruff joked to Platt about sweets from bitterness while Root closed with a grand peroration and a champagne toast. Platt reflected on in vino veritas as the gathering echoed.
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Mr. Platt
Woodruff
Invention of Champagne by monk Perignon
A monk named Perignon at the abbey of St. Peter Hautvilliers in France is credited with inventing Champagne about 210 years ago.
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