Shooting affray near Norris leaves woman mortally wounded
In a Norris area cabin dispute near the Revenue mill, Swede Chris Christiansen exchanged gunfire with William Leeman and Mrs W A Miller who tried to seize the cabin. Leeman was wounded in the arm and the woman fell after Christiansen fired again. Christiansen surrendered to Deputy Sheriff Kirkman as Dr Fain assessed the woman as mortally wounded.
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Virginia City
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Rasch Finds No Evidence Against Beef Trust
United States District Attorney Carl Rasch, in Helena, has found no evidence supporting government claims in the beef trust suit. Attorney General Knox sent the bill of complaint to Rasch with a request for affidavits. Rasch interviewed stockmen and butchers, but none offered positive information. Participants included D. A. Growere and W. G. Preutt, Montana Stockgrowers secretary.
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Remains of Mrs Pirr laid to rest in Great Falls
Special Dispatch notes Mrs Pirr buried from the family home with Rev. Father Pauwelyn officiating. Meanwhile President Bross of the Croatian society faces trial for disturbing the peace in Justice Race's court after a lodge room dispute. Also: Painters union to hold annual smoker. two Glass farm cows struck by lightning. scarlet fever case reported on Fourth Avenue North.
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Painters’ Union
William Bullard
Fairfield
George Bailis
Fourth Avenue North
Deer Lodge Rejects Helmville Move for County Seat
Special correspondent reports Deer Lodge residents oppose relocating the county seat to Helmville. Despite 1897 loss and 1900 restoration of the seat to Deer Lodge, Helmville advocates persist. Weather notes rain harmed infrastructure but boosted grass growth and future ranching prospects. large mountain snow promises ample water and a good crop year.
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Man Arrested Over Checks Signed as George F Miller
In Miles City on May 16 a man allegedly issued small checks signed George F Miller to First National Bank for 25 dollars cashed by Frankie Blair and to State National Bank for 25 dollars cashed by Tom Scott. Scott uncovered the fraud and Miller was arrested near the Yellowstone river by Sheriff Savage and Under Sheriff Joe Western.
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Joe Western
Frankie Blair
First National Bank
Miss Blair
State National Bank
Tom Scott
Scott
Miller
French cruiser to land authorities for northern Martinique patrol
Fort de France May 16. The French cruiser Suchet will sail tomorrow with principal local authorities to St. Pierre and then to the northern part of the island toward Basse Point to investigate the situation amid fears of rampant pillage. Fifty robbers arrested in St. Pierre have been sentenced to five years' imprisonment.
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Reports on Leyte unrest strain civil military limits
Washington reports Captain Grant, Leyte civil governor, accuses U S military authorities of arresting villagers and firing into workers after Balangiga. Grant says General Smith failed to surrender arms, disputes over control persist, troops moved to enforce military rule, while Manila reports dispute over civil governance lingered.
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No Disturbances in Trinidad Reported
An investigation into a Marseilles report of an imminent volcanic eruption near Port of Spain shows no volcanic disturbance on Trinidad up to last night. The pitch lake remains normal while refugees from surrounding islands arrive in large numbers on the island.
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Williams mocks Crowninshield as "greatest tar" in Senate debate
In Washington on May 16 the House debated Philippine atrocities and the Schley case. Mr. Williams of Mississippi attacked Admiral Crowninshield with a sarcastic poem while others criticized naval shore duty and debated Civil War parallels with Philippine actions. The discussion touched on the Maclay-Crowninshield history and naval officer assignments as figures argued over duty, honor, and legitimacy.
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Pension Granted for Letitia C Russell and Mills Increase
In Washington on May 16 a pension was granted to Letitia C Russell of Butte and an increase awarded to Robert R Mills of Lewistown.
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Lewistown
Opening of Mountain View Park Marks Summer Season
Tomorrow starts Mountain View park season under Phil Daniels management in Anaconda. The day features a Stagd ard vs Anaconda nines ball game with afternoon and evening dancing in the pavilion. Special excursion trains will run to the park at regular intervals.
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They Go To New Mining Camp Near Race Track Creek
Hugh Daly and J. V. Collins traveled to Jonesville the new mining camp by Race Track creek to inspect mining property and seek additional prospects. They may build a structure and open a liquor store. Anaconda reports over 100 families camping near the proposed town lots awaiting sale.
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Jonesville
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Anaconda
Philippine bill debate signals party shifts in Senate
In Washington on May 16 Senator McLaurin of Mississippi assailed current Philippine policy as cause of U S ills and urged Britain influenced policy a special embassy for Edward VII coronation. Senator Dubois of Idaho and others pressed for full debate with minimal delay while Lodge moved adjournment to Monday as Democrats planned continued discussion.
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Wisconsin
Spichoner
Date of Trial Changed in Harvey Logan Case
In Knoxville Tennessee on May 16 the trial date for Harvey Logan was moved from May 1 and 22 to June 4 and 5 by the criminal court judge upon the attorneys request.
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Coal Company Issued Clarke's Fork Concern Suit in Carbon Court
Red Lodge May 16. Suit to recover $100,000 against Clark's Fork Coal Mining Co of Gebo to satisfy seven promissory notes four years old, last due April 1. mortgage covers Gebo plant and coal lands plus Gebo real estate. Company previously halted by injunction over escapement shafts. potential reopening uncertain. W F Meyer represents Davis.
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Carbon County Sentinel
Hort Coal and Coke Company
Lenoir
George W. Pierson
Bowlen
Rain Brings Revival to Rosebud Range
Forsyth May 16 ranchmen finally saw rain after two weeks of drought. A general morning shower followed by a heavy evening downpour yielded nearly one inch of rain reviving the grass and pastures.
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