Man Held as Insane Suspect After Jail Rampage
In Missoula on May 15 a violent man named Ed Dunn formerly of Minnesota caused destruction in the city jail after being locked up. He fought officers, smashed windows and furniture, then quieted in the county jail. Dunn claimed a government million dollars and accused Charlie Hall of robbery. Witness Hugh Campbell said Dunn is his brother, recognized by a lip scar and known laugh.
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McGregor
Standard
Nebraska
Larson
Anderson
Brown
Ed Dunn
Minnesota
14Th
Minnesota Volunteers
Chickamauga
Hall
Latimer
Rockman
Trembly
Charlie Hall
Hugh Campbell
Dunn
Campbell
Beloved local woman laid to rest at private funeral
A large number of friends attended the funeral for Mrs. Reed, noted as one of the most beloved ladies in the vicinity. She leaves grown children including Mrs. Moats of Hamilton, Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Cole of Butte, Mrs. Shaddock of Wardner, and George and Jacob Reed of this place.
Rivers Rising in Western Montana Flooding Areas
Missoula and surrounding valleys report rising waters over 24 hours with the Bitter Root gaining rapidly and flooding low ground. The Missoula River climbs higher than recent years as drift wood and debris flow downstream.
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Missoula
Montana
Missoula Mercantile to Feature Saturday Evening Music
The Missoula Mercantile company arranged first class orchestra entertainment in the store next Saturday and beyond. A piano solo by a renowned musician highlighted an evening crowd last week, proving popular and prompting continued music from 7:30 to 10 o clock each Saturday.
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Missoula Mercantile Company
M. M. Co
Foreclosure suit against McDonald family in Missoula
In Missoula district court Marshal and Stiff for First National Bank sue Thomas H. McDonald John McDonald and Michael Hayes to recover 5000 on two promissory notes 1000 and 2000 dated October 1892 drawing 12 percent interest with 400 attorney fees and 61 taxes paid on property. Best paper hangers Simons.
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Marshal & Stiff
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Premiums for a Yearlong Standard Subscription
The Standard offers standout premiums for a one year subscription. This bold incentive dwarfs competing offers and provides exceptional value for new and renewing readers alike.
Assault charge against Frank Wilz shocks Billings crowd
Frank Wilz was arraigned in Police Judge Mann's court on a preliminary examination for attempted rape after being found in a Burlington freight car with the five year old daughter of Alderman F B Connelly. The man, about 40, pleaded not guilty and asked for counsel. The case was continued to tomorrow afternoon amid talk of a lynching.
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Frank Wilz
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Wilsz
F. B. Connelly
Overland Drive Eyed for Salt Lake to Los Angeles
President Horace G Burt of the Union Pacific with R J Kilpatrick of Beatrice Neb and W H Kilpatrick of Denver arrived in Los Angeles after traveling from Salt Lake City via the Short Line and Ludlow. Officials may study a new Salt Lake to Los Angeles railroad route and cost.
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Neb
W. H. Kilpatrick
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Ludlow
Santa Fe
Governor appoints six delegates to Farmers National Congress
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena May 1 Governor Toole appoints six delegates to represent Montana at the Farmers National Congress session in Bijoux Falls South Dakota October 1 to 10 The appointments cover two years Delegates include Senator Paris Gibson Great Falls Congressman Caldwell Edwards Bozeman S M Emery Manhattan FE Myra Ferris Bozeman J D ODonnell Billings and R N Sutherlin White Sulphur Springs
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Great Falls
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Manhattan
Myra Ferris
J. D. O'Donnell
Billings
R. N. Sutherlin
White Sulphur Springs
Narrow Escape From Death In Stevensville Mill
Ed Parker a log hauler at Harper & Baird's sawmill in Stevensville had a narrow escape when a wrap broke and a log rolled off onto his loins. The 200 foot log caused severe bruises but he was found not dangerously hurt after Dr. Brice treated him. A similar accident killed Richard Powers a month or two earlier.
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Ed Parker
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Brice
Richard Powers
Graves Found Guilty of Rape in Kentucky Court
In Hamilton district court on Monday Charles Graves was convicted of raping his 13 year old sister in law Stella Cruch. Testimony described repeated assaults over two years with threats to kill if she spoke out. Graves denied the charges as propriety witnesses testified to concerns raised by his wife. Punishment to be fixed by the court.
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Frank Blankenship
George Ward
Blankenship
Lewis and Clarke County
Charles Graves
Stella Cruch
Graves
Baggs
Thomas Brady
Missoula Notes and Local Happenings
Joe McCook will stay in town for an extended vacation and believes the city looks better this year. Water levels rise across Western Montana streams slowing fishing until flows clear. Bitterroot last to muddy. Local market mentions Globe prize beef at Union Market and Rhodes for house papering.
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Joe McCook
Montana
Street in Controversy Pomona right of way hearing in court
The court session centered on city of Pomona versus Southern Pacific over land claimed as a public thoroughfare. City presented testimony that for years the disputed land was designated and treated as public street. BR. A. Mitchell of the Oregon Nursery Company testified during proceedings.
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Cal
Southern Pacific Railway
Pomona
Medical men meet in annual Montana session
The Medical Association of Montana opened its 22d meeting in Great Falls with Dr. A F Longeway presiding. New members elected include E Brady G G Stewart T J Slack Ernest Crutcher Helen C Roberts J A Weimer J A Lamb E A Irwin E A Tillotson. Visiting physicians from Helena Butte Boulder Stockett and others attended. Dr M E Knowles spoke on bovine tuberculosis and milk inspection. The gathering discussed milk food inspection and sanitary practices with plans to improve stabling and sterilization.
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William N. Moore
Congregational Church
E. Brady
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J A. Weimer
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Anaconda
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Butte
Louis Bernheim
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Helena
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Rhozeman
E. A. Civin
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C. Brooke
J. H. Almas
Havre
Dre. Rudolph Horsky
G. H. Barbour
G. W. King
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Carl Schulin
Billings
H. W. Coe
Portland
Ore
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Park Hotel
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Bernheim
Longeway
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Sweat
Gunn
Smithers
Ferguson
Montana
Avalanche destroys village of Averenza near Potenza
Rome reports May 15 that an enormous rock slide swept away most houses in Averenza near Potenza. Troops are rushing to the disaster site and 15 bodies have been recovered so far.
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Potenza
Pleasant Place at Missoula Race Track
A May 15 report from Pleasant Place, Missoula praises the race track as a delightful destination with green trees and flowering paddocks. George Nink provides amenities for visitors while Frank Bennett oversees the grounds and the colts’ performances thrilling horse enthusiasts. Ladies’ Chrome Kid shoes advertised at reduced prices by Globe store.
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Missoula
George Nink
Frank Bennett
Globe Store
Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery touted for women's fatigue
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for nervous, run down women burdened by household duties. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, nourish nerves, and build healthy tissue with no alcohol or narcotics, plus a testimonial from Mrs. Helen Hardgrove of Bangs, Ohio. The note also promotes Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser available by mail for stamps.
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Helen Hardgrove
Bangs, Knox Co
Missoula School Board Narrowing Superintendent Candidates
The teachers committee of the Missoula School Board met this afternoon to review applicants for public school positions. They narrowed the list to five for the superintendent post and will present the finalists to the full board for selection, with Professor Hamilton’s successor to be decided at the board meeting on Monday.
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Missoula
Hamilton
Missoula’s New Depot Plans Shown
Missoula May 15 George Dildine works on plans for the new depot now on display. The building will extend 207 feet and follow the general arrangement described in the Standard. Bids are to be opened Saturday.
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Missoula
George Dildine
Remains Shipped East After Railway Death
The remains of Jagger, killed Monday on the railway, are shipped tonight to relatives in St. Paul from Missoula. No new information on the cause of death has emerged.
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Jagger
St. Paul
Death of Mrs Reed in Missoula District
Mrs M J Reed, 60, died after a short illness in Missoula on a Monday. She had long residence in the valley and was known in local circles. The obituary notes her ties to the community and previous occupation mentions, reflecting a medical context.
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Missoula
M. J. Reed
Local health boards push for milk and meat inspections
Dr. Riddell signaled plans to introduce a resolution to support the new meat and milk inspection law. Members praised Dr. Knowles and Professor Starr for their timely papers. The session closed with Dr. William A. Davidson presenting a paper on Hysterical Neurosis before ad journing.
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Rious
William A. Davidson
Bridgeport
Cal
Omaha Live Stock Market Report May 15
Cattle receipts 2300 head and hog receipts 9500 head. Market steady to strong for cattle with native beef steers 4.50 to 5.50, western and Texas cattle 3.25 to 4.80, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.70, stockers 3.40 to 5.20, calves 3.46 to 6.50, bulls 2.75 to 4.25. Hogs 5.63 to 5.77, bulk 5.65 to 5.77. Sheep active and strong with yearlings 4.35 to 4.35, wethers 4.75 to 4.20, lambs 4.50 to 5.10.
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Texas
Kansas City
London financial cablegram signals tentative stock recovery
New York reports a brighter tone in London financial cablegram with limited settlement and few firms expected to fail. American shares gap open then stumble as brokers shift to direct deliveries and rumors of a Northern Pacific negotiation hitch weigh on the market.
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London Financial
Lhough
St. Paul
London
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