Missoula Welcomes Biannual Inter scholastic Meet
Missoula hosts the third annual state interscholastic meet with hundreds of students parading the streets in color and yells. Visitors from Anaconda Butte Philipsburg and Deer Lodge arrive by special train and are housed at the university. The day features a university address by President J M Hamilton and preparations for a four year high school course plan. Business in town to close for major events tomorrow.
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Missoula
Anaconda
Butte
Philipsburg
Deer Lodge
University
Womn
J. M. Hamilton
Montana Agricultural College
Bozeman
Ody
G. T. Paul
State Board
Tr. Craig
Omy
Stat
Montana
Welock
University Hall
Bailey and Tillman clash over slander in press feud
In a Senate debate on the railroad bill Bailey accuses the White House of slander in a Tribune Chicago article. Senator Tillman and Chandler defend the president, citing written evidence and private negotiations. The exchange highlights distrust in Democratic leadership and press influence.
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Washington
Senate
Bailes
Tillman
Texas
Chicago Tribune
Bailey
Chandler
Chicago
Tribune
William J. Chandler
Moody
White House
Reny
Man fatally shot after buy and rifle with sequel
William Beck, a local resident, is reported as a victim in a gunshot incident. The sequence began with purchases and a rifle described in connected events. Police are investigating the fatal shooting and identifying suspects and motives.
Mining man Beckwith Shot on Mineral Hill in Pony
William Beckwith, a well known Madison county mining man, was shot in the stomach by a rifle fired accidentally by two boys near Pony. The bullet traversed his intestines and lodged in the back as doctors Blair of Bozeman and another physician attended him. Beckwith, a 25 year resident of the Hed Bluff mining district, remains in precarious condition with hopes of recovery fading.
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Twin Bridges
William Beckwith
Madison County
Blair
Bozeman
Mineral Hill
Pony
Henry Lake
Mr. Beckwith
Mrr. Beckwith
Beckwith
Hed Bluff
W.J. McWaskle
William Meaders
Perjured Policeman Sentenced for Testimony Break
In St Louis on May 16 Policeman John Dineen was found guilty of perjury in a police court case and received a two year penitentiary term. He claimed he tied his shoes to avoid swearing, saying officers often bend to fumble with shoestrings to dodge oaths.
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St. Louis
John Dineen
Dineen
Returns To Old Charge And Takes Up Duties
Rev O C Clark formerly pastor of the Congregational Church in South Missoula arrives in Missoula to assume charge of the south side church and congregation. The church plans to reorganize and build a new edifice and has sent for their former pastor to help. Clark, founder of the first church here, is warmly welcomed and will preach his first sermon next Sunday.
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The
Standard
Missoula
O. C. Clark
Congregational Church
South Missoula
Clark
Sunde
Fanning Island Sold in Private Sale to Greig
London dated report says Fanning Island was disposed of at private sale. The purchaser is named as Greig by Daily Mail correspondent Sauva from Fiji.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Sauva, Fiji Islands
Fanning Island
Greig
Denver voters approve long time franchises in tight returns
Denver May 16 The 20 year franchises for the Denver City Tramway and Denver Gas and Electric were won by small margins. Tramway 8041 for 7768 against majority 273. Gas and Electric 7912 for 7205 against majority 679. Northwestern Terminal franc. 8406 to 6230. Initiative to reduce water and light rates carried. Mayor Speer plan to extend bonds to 50 years defeated. Bryant elected to election board. board remains GOP majority with eight Democrats six Republicans two municipal ownership.
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Denver
Denver City Tramway
Denver Gas and Electric Companies
Municipal Ownership League
Speer
Mulford Robinson
William H. Bryant
Honest Elections League
Board of Election Commissioners
Republican Party
Cree Indians hold religious service in Virginia City
A Cree party camped near the slaughter house witnessed Rev Charles Quinney of St Paul's church conduct a Cree language service. Hymns were sung in Cree, with several Indians fluent and devout. Later reports note recent rainstorms and heavy grass growth boosting stock prospects in Madison county.
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Standard
Virginia City
Slaughter House
Charles Quinney
St. Paul's Eiing Memorial Episcopal Church
Quinney
Canada
Episcopal Church
The
Madison County
Triumph for Dineen but not for Sherman
Springfield May 16 After a sensational speech by Lieutenant Governor Sherman the Illinois legislature special session called by Governor Dineen adopted a primary election bill framed by Speaker I D Shurtleff The measure won by a bare majority in the house and is expected to be signed into law ensuring a July 1 effective date.
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Springfield
Sherman
Ilinois
Dineen
I. D. Shurtleff
Senate
Indiana Glass Plants to Close May 29 to June 1
Indianapolis May 16. Manufacturers of window glass in Indiana will close plants from May 29 to June 1 due to high fuel costs and scarce skilled labor. Other states have been asked to follow suit.
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Inidiannapolis
Indiana
Legacies disputed in Montana will case decided for employees
In Helena on May 1 the district court ruled in favor of the employees over the contested will of Elenis Khem. Heirs claimed beneficiaries under the will’s terms. the court found no employee beneficiaries. Beneficiaries named include Fraser, Hadwaerd A. Merdian, Santon Mi Cusick, Wilbu L. Smith, and others. The estate, originally appraised at about 75000, has risen to an estimated 700000. Stockholm reports: Foreign Minister Prolle and War Minister Tingsten have resigned.
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Helena
District Court
Elenis Khem
Mrmbber
Hy Fraser
Hadwaerd A. Merdian
Santon Mi Cusick
Wilbu L. Smith
J. Oo
Joseph Gates
He We Damon
Charles Hoefner
Gboot
MS Wi Batts
Jasus
Joseph A Walsh
Th Dg
Merkle
Millard
Eyade Matlsbrert
Hardcastle
Oliver Recor
Thomas
Fatal Meeting Sparks Aroused Whites at Sand Coulee
Period wording reports a deadly confrontation at Sand Coulee trigger by white agitation. The chaotic scene involved clashes with armed groups, accusations of instigators, and heightened tensions surrounding a local meeting. Authorities launched inquiries into the incident.
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Sand Coulee
Militia Called Out After Hudson Valley Labor Riot
Turmoil along the west bank of the Hudson prompts martial law in a town 12 miles south of Albany. Striking Crickmakers clash with nonunion workers, a black man is fatally wounded, and militiamen arrive to restore order as employers press for union recognition and workers return under guard. Nearby, a saloonkeeper is shot by a justice of the peace after a pay-day dispute, the coroner's jury finding murderous intent in the shooting.
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Sutton & Sudderly
Albany
Dee
Truovus
Falls
Sand Covegee
Willian Kade
John F. Taylor
Czar Nicholas warned in reference to France
In St Petersburg on May 1 Prof Kusmin Barvieff warned the people in the lower house that Emperor Nicholas could meet a fate like Louis XVI if he rejects ministerial responsibility. He argued France's 1789 path shows the danger, saying a responsible ministry might have prevented bloodshed and tyranny.
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St. Petersburg
Kusmin- Barvieff
Nicholas
Louis XVI
France
Miraudeau
Bill Miner Identified as Railroad Train Robber Leader
Vancouver B C May 16 The outlaw Bill Miner is positively identified by train crew as the leader of the band that held up a Canadian Pacific train near Waimloops A preliminary hearing will be held at Wamloops tomorrow.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific
Waimloons
Bill Miner
Cantlaws Alsole
Wamiloops
Pine logs destroyed in Cross Lake fire in Brainerd area
Fire at Cross Lake over the weekend wiped out about 60 million feet of white pine logs owned by the North Bend Pine company near Brainerd Minnesota. Loss estimated at 110000.
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Brainerd
Minn
Cross Lake
Northhand Pine Company
Fire damages South Anthetic Waste plant in Charlotte
A fire tonight partially destroyed the South Anthetic Waste company plant in Charlotte North Carolina causing an estimated loss of 50000 dollars. No injuries were reported and investigators are assessing the scene.
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Charlotte
N.C
South Anthiitic Waste Company
Chilean Congress Approves 4 Pool Pesos Finance Plan
Sarnage reports that in May the Chilean congress authorized the issue of 4 Pool Pesos of proper nuné, outlining the new finance measure and the expected impact on national funds.
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Sarnage
Chile
More Property Bought On Line Of New Road
Lewistown May 16 The Interprise Land and Improvement company mainly railway officials bought land extending from the Judith river totaling 6840 acres for nearly 70000 dollars. The purchase suggests a townsite may be established where surveys show the Great Northern will cross the river.
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Standard
Lewistown
Interprise Land and Improvement Company
Yellowstone
Fergus Counties
Judith River
Great Northern
Mrs Shelburn's Ring Costs County A Pretty Penny
Disappearance of rings in Havre leads to costly legal disputes. The Verdrine Bohm case questions whether an engagement ring is a gift or part of a contract. Mrs Mary Shelburn faced arrest of Miss Mamie Walter over a missing ring, with no evidence of theft found. Judge Alen notes county costs exceed 150 dollars and urges restraint in pursuing disputed rings.
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Havre
Verdrine- Bohm
Mary Shelburn
Mamie Walter
Walton
High Dudgeon
Miss Walton
Justice of the Peace
Wol
Rich
Alen
Esbe
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Mme
William S. Chandler
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Stom
Hmia
Hoss
OLD Charge
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Grace OF
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Political Complexcion
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Trum Klein Estate
Jiedlge Clements Tosday
Enale
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Stockholm
Prolle
Tingsten
Weather Forecast
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Cory Wans
AY Justick
Preaceh
Jonny
Hi. Taylor
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Cooxmans
Hudson River
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Nui
Alburt
Hille Te Calle
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Ole Thomas W. Rich
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