May Withdraw the Suit Against Northern Securities
Amicable accord may see the federal government drop the anti trust case if Northern Securities undergoes financial restructuring. The plan envisions reorganizing into a holding company with independent rails Burlington Northern Pacific and Great Northern fixing their own rates and traffic deals.
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Washington
Northern Securities Company
Daily News
J. P. Morgan
J. J. Hill
Roosevelt
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Waldeck Rousseau to resign as premier before June 1
Paris reports Premier Waldeck Rousseau will quit before June 1 leaving President Loubet to form a new cabinet with the new chamber. He told Loubet he had achieved unity and wished to retire while staying in office until a majority cabinet could be formed from the newly elected deputies.
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Paris
Waldeck Rousseau
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M. Waldeck Rousseau
M. Loubet
Russia
Lord Pauncefote’s Improving Health Report
Washington May 20 reports say Lord Pauncefote’s condition is more satisfactory to friends. He enjoyed considerable natural sleep last night and rested easily today signaling improvement after a week of concern.
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Washington
Lord Pauncefote
Trains Crash From High Trestle Near Ardmore
A construction train on the Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf railroad fell from a high trestle 12 miles east of Ardmore. Seven killed and 21 injured, including A M Oliphant of Tishomingo. Dozens were rushed to Ardmore and South McAlester for treatment.
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James Dolan
Fort Smith
Ark
J. R. Gaines
Hopegrod
Tishomingo
A. M. Oliphant
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D. Clark
Hope Joy
A. D. Furney
William Shipp
Arkansas
Joseph Pratt
H. L. Sholer
L. Sullivan
J. M. Hopkins
Elmer Lanier
McAlester
J. PR. Gaines
Narrow Escape From Wreck in Reed Point Collision
Last night a Northern Pacific passenger train nearly collided with a westbound freight at Reed Point. Engineer Kellum leaped clear after reversing the engine as the passenger, No. 4, sped past at about 60 mph. Both engines damaged, dining car crockery shattered, but no serious injuries reported.
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Billings
Northern Pacific
Reed Point
Kellum
Committed to the asylum in Warm Springs
A Montana lunacy commission under Chairman Parker ordered the commitment of Mrs. Lulu Dunigan and Miss Sophia Hoe, both cited for insanity signs, to Warm Springs asylum. They will be transported tomorrow by sheriff. Miss Hoe, daughter of Peter Hoe, Billings contractor, long educated at Billings High School, faced worsening danger. Mrs. Dunigan resides about a mile east of Billings with her farmer husband.
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Billings
Parker
Board of County Commissioners
Lulu Dunigan
Sophia Hoe
Warm Springs
Hoe
Peter Hoe
Billings High School
Dunigan
Forsyth Prepares Banner Fourth of July Celebration
Citizens met at the hall to plan a Fourth of July event in Forsyth. Clarence Lane was named chair. W H Beeman secretary. A finance committee of T J Thompson Elmer Holt M M Thornton Bert Coleman and Charles V Dailey was chosen. F M Huff appointed to secure a band of about 100 Crow Indians. A mass meeting is set for Friday evening to finalize plans. Businessmen express strong enthusiasm.
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Forsyth
Clarence Lane
W.H. Beeman
T. J. Thompson
Elmer Holt
M. M. Thornton
Bert Coleman
Charles V. Dailey
F. M. Huff
Montana
Durable Forms of Insanity and Infant Feeding Topics At State Medical Meeting
Secretary Brooke added speakers to the state medical association program in Helena. The meeting in Anaconda May 21 and 22 will feature Dr. Robert L. Gillespie of Portland on durable forms of insanity, Dr. Ray F. Freund of Butte on clinical blood examination in diagnosis, and Dr. I. D. Freund of Butte on infant feeding.
President nominates three federal appointees
The president today sent to the senate nominations for Julius Jacobs as assistant treasurer of the United States at San Francisco John J Coyle of Pennsylvania as inspector of the salmon fisheries of Alaska and other appointments.
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Washington
Senate
Julius Jacobs
United States
San Francisco
John J. Coyle
Pennsylvania
Alaska
Conferees Instructed Amid Army Post Funding Clash
Washington May 20 The House directs its conferees on army appropriations amid a clash between the Appropriations and Military Affairs committees over a proposed 1 million dollar increase for military posts and barracks. A Cuban independence felicitation resolution was passed unanimously as other private claims measures advanced.
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Senate
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Illinois
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Hitt
Foreign Affairs Committee
Cuba
House of Representatives
Adams
Pennsylvania
George Rushberger
Johnstown
Santa Ana
Cerro Gordo
N. M
Helena Power and Light Sale Auctions $200000 Bid
The Helena Power and Light property, including street car lines and electric light and gas plants, sold for 200000 to T A Marlow president of the National Bank of Montana as trustee and said representative of eastern capital. The sale by Special Master Henry N Blake follows a long foreclosure case and court orders. Judge Knowles is expected to confirm the report shortly.
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Standard
Helena
Helena Power and Light Company
Speceial
Henry N. Blake
T. A. Marlow
National Bank of Montana
Marlow
Main Street
Power Company
Knowles
Butte
Blake
Capitol
Cattle Die After Cold Rainstorm Near Billings
Between 700 and 800 cattle head died east of Billings after a cold rainstorm. The animals, from several Custer county herds, were weak and could not withstand the weather. More cattle may die as rain continues, though the herds total thousands.
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Standard
Billings
Custer County
Devastating blaze destroys Philadelphia warehouse and electric firm
A three story brick building at Proad and Vine streets in Philadelphia housing Marks Bros department store warehouse and the Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle company burned. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Proad and
Vine Streets
Pennsylvania Electric Vehicle Company
Concentration in the Philippines sparks Senate debate
In Washington on May 20 the Philippines concentration camps dominate the Senate discussion of the Philippine bill. Senator Foraker defends the camps as protection and education while Bacon and Hoar condemn them as reconcentrado like, with Clapp urging US honor and liberty. Debate continues as consideration of the government bill proceeds amid arguments over land and corporate rights.
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Georgia
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Minnesota
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Philippine Commission
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Lodge
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Congress
Hell
Mr. Foraker
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Bell
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Bodies of Consul Prentis Lost During Mt Pelee Rescue
A Potomac and Indefatigable rescue mission at St Pierre amid falling ash and lava fails to recover United States consul Thomas T Prentis. Sailors display calm under danger as new craters erupt Mt Pelee and a funeral service is planned aboard Cincinnati.
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St. Pierre
United States
Potomac
Indefatigable
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McCormick
Mt. Pelee
Thomas T. Prentis
Prentis
Cincinnati
CANNOT RECOVER ESTATE IN MONTANA CASE
Helena May 20 The attorney general believes the son of the late Thomas W Pomeroy of Missoula has little chance to recover about 14000 in Missoula real estate escheated to the state The statute of limitations has run the property escheated to the state and heirs must bear the consequences The attorney general notes similar cases in other states favoring the state and doubts the legislature can appropriate the money for the son.
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Standard
Helena
Thomas W. Pomeroy
Missoula
Montana
Donovan
Pomeroy
Not Guilty Verdict in Jackson Assault Case
A jury in Dillon returns a not guilty verdict for Ed Kuney, accused of assaulting Ida Patterson in Jackson a year ago. The trial, held before Judge Pemberton and Lawyer Barbour, lasted all day after a prior hung jury. Patterson is under 16 and the case drew local attention from Jackson in the Big Hole basin.
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Dillon
Ed Kuney
Ida Patterson
Jackson
Pemberton
Butte
Barbour
Big Hole Basin
Court Weighs Affidavits in Heinze Minnie Healey Mine Dispute
The Montana supreme court reviews an injunction bid by Miles Finlen to halt work at the Minnie Healey mine in Butte while appeal proceedings over possession proceed. Heinze affidavits claim stopes are not caved in and ore concealment is untrue. hearings set five days for briefs.
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Helena
Supreme Court
Miles Finlen
Minnie Healey
Butte
Harney
F. A. Heinze
Heinze
John F. Forbis
Cotter
Shores
Fie
BE. J. McHugh
William Gillis
Two Men Sentenced to One Year in Penitentiary
Ernest Ek and Timothy Cole were arrested at Crow agency after a theft of clothing and a shotgun from a boarding car at Custer. They pleaded guilty to second degree burglary in district court, Judge Loud sentenced them to one year, and they were taken to Deer Lodge.
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Standard
Forsyth
Davis
Major Edwards
Ernest Ek
Timothy Cole
Crow Agency
Justice Miller
Custer
Gibson
MURDERS THE BARTENDER IN PORTLAND SALOON
A Junction City dispatch reports Benjamin Tracy, a bartender, murdered in the Mono gram saloon in Junction City. The thief took 275 dollars from the till and fled after a shot was fired as Tracy attempted to reach the door for help. Police search for the killer follows the quick escape.
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Monogram
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Tracy
French President Loubet Arrives With Czar in Thrill of Alliance
In Cronstadt and St. Petersburg on May 20 the Montcalm escorted by French ships and the imperial yacht Alexandria brought President Loubet and the czar together. Welcoming crowds cheered as mottoes waved and salutes rang. The visit emphasized the dual Franco Russian alliance seen as a peace guarantee.
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Michael
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Grand Duke Alexis
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Tsarskoe-Selo
Capitol offices take shape as marble fixtures arrive
Marble for the faces and tops of the counters reached Helena yesterday. The first carload of furniture and mantels arrived tonight. Installing fixtures begins Thursday, and with most fixtures due soon the capitol offices will be ready for occupancy.
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The
Standard
Helena
Capitol
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