Death at Home Points to Morphine Poisoning in Union Leader
James Grindrod president of the Molders' union died at his home on Sunday afternoon from morphine poisoning. An inquest heard Dr. T J Murray and Professor F W Traphagen found morphine in Grindrod’s stomach and kidneys. Witnesses connected prior union poisonings and saloon poisonings in Utah avenue, with coroner Johnson promising action pending further testimony.
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James Grindrod
Molders’ Union
South
Arizona Street
Tachell
T. J. Murray
Grindrod
F. W. Traphagen
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Molder’s Union
Donald Campbell
Louis Bernheim
Campbell
Henry Sumner
East Second Street
Gaylord Street
Sumner
Utah Avenue
Johnson
Traphagen
Fitzmaurice
Dr. Murray
Bernheim
Utah
Woodmen Initiatory Exercises Held in Broadway Theater
Members of the Woodmen of the World conducted initiatory exercises at the Broadway Theater with rituals and ceremonial proceedings. Local attendees included officers and initiates as part of a formal induction event.
Banquet Marks Milestone For Butte Camp Woodmen Of The World
A large crowd in Butte gathered after 603 candidates joined Woodmen of the World at Sut ton's Broadway theater. A banquet at the Auditorium followed with 4 tables seating 50 each, decorated with ferns and palms. Speeches by W C Krum and others praised the camp's growth from inception to 825 members and highlighted Montana’s 96 day push of 2 800 new initiates across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Butte
Woodmen of the World
Sutton
Broadway
Butte Camp
Anaconda Camp
No. 154
Anaconda
Butte
W. D. Fenner
Herman
A. B. Keith
Falkenberg
J. W. Jaquette
W. C. Krum
Pacific
Woodcraft
Montana
D. L. McLeod
Livingston
George Borquin
M. L. Leblanc
C. W. Sherwood
Virginia City
C. P. Connolly
Peter Breen
Dr. Griggs
H. I. Henley
N. J. Mershon
Not Considered Insane Chris Silver Released
Chris Silver was to be examined by a doctor panel in Judge Harney's court yesterday but was discharged from custody by County Physician Donnelly who ruled him not insane after several days in jail. Sheriff’s officers had filed a complaint, and Donnelly learned of the issue only later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Silver
Harney
Silver
Donnelly
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Arrests and Guard Muster
Frankie Lamont of 85 Fast Galena Street was arrested last night on charges of stealing $40 from John Doe. Andrew Brown was arrested for possessing allegedly stolen shoes, claiming he bought them. Col. A L Duncan, Montana inspector general, will inspect and muster Company B, National Guard, in Butte on Sunday May 25.
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Frankie Lamont
Fast Galena Street
John Doe
Andrew Brown
Brown
Col
A. L. Duncan
Montana
Butte
National Guard of Mon
Annual inspection at the armory and weekly target practice
The notice asks all members to attend the annual inspection at the armory at 7 p.m. with inspection starting at 8 p.m. It also states weekly target practice during the summer beginning Sunday at 1 o'clock.
Street Car Men Ball At Columbia Gardens Draws Large Attendance
The annual Columbia gardens ball for street car men drew about 200 attendees despite bad weather. Around 400 tickets were issued. The grand march was led by Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Scott.
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Columbia Gardens
D. H. Scott
Great Falls Notes Special Dispatch to the Standard
John Murphy arrested for shooting newsboy George Canfield. arraignment for second degree assault set for tomorrow. Heating contract for the new courthouse discussed by Commissioner Cooper and board. no decision yet. Bethenia Christanson diphtheria. Mary Sherman granted divorce by default from John Sherman. George A Henry and Alma Leone Htrooks granted marriage license. William Wright dies from train accident shock and is buried in potter's field.
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Standard
Great Falls
John Murphy
George Canfield
Cooper
Bethenia
Christian Christanson
Mary KE. Sherman
John M. Sherman
George A. Henry
Alma Leone Htrooks
William Wright
Shelby Junction
Potter's Field
Weavers Strike for 10 Percent Wage Increase
In Philadelphia and Cambden today a strike by 1,200 weavers began to demand a 10 percent raise. The stoppage tied up mills and caused about five percent of workers to lose their jobs.
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Philadelphia
Cambden
Damages in Delone Suit Against Great Northern Lowered
Helena May 20 The $400 damages in the settlement of Charles R Delone versus the Great Northern railroad were reported as $4 000 by mistake yesterday.
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The
Standard
Helena
Charles R. Delone
Great Northern Railroad
Missoula Notes On Local Residents And Transfers
Superintendent Totman visits from Hamilton while Samuel Dinsmore remains ill in his room. A. W. Avery travels from Butte, Miss Ranche returns from eastern county, and RE. C. Young visits from Lookout where his company’s properties lie. A blooded horse shipment from the South passes through Missoula toward Bitter Root valley. 5S. H. Crone arrives from Boston for a visit, Marshall B. Hendricks travels home from the coast, and J. T. Courier sells land in Plains to Andrew C. Carr. Joseph Michaud secures a painting contract for A. L. Demers’s East Front Street house.
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Totman
Hamilton
Samuel Dinsmore
A. W. Avery
Charles E. Avery
Butte
Miss Ranche
RE. C. Young
Lookout
Missoula
Bitter Root Valley
J. T. Courier
Andrew C. Carr
Plains
Joseph Michaud
A. L. Demers
East Front Street
Boehler Lawsuit Against Hanson Case in Supreme Court
Missoula May 22 The respondent in the case of William Boehler against John M Hanson and others in the supreme court action seeks relief in a civil controversy. The document notes the formal legal proceeding and parties involved.
Carpet lot of mil samples goes on sale today
A large new carpet sample lot arrives and goes on sale today. The collection includes velvets moquette Brussels bound ends and fringed pieces in bright cheerful colors. Prices range 50c 75c and 1.00 per yard offering best and cheapest rug options.
Motion to Dismiss Appeal in Montana Land Dispute
Yesterday the court motioned to dismiss Hanson’s appeal due to no transcript being filed, with all three judges concurring. The case began in Missoula county district court with Koehler seeking Hanson’s ejectment from land claimed near Plans, Boehler prevailing in district court, Hanson losing on appeal for transcript failure, and a parallel federal ruling requiring removal of a fence around 160 acres government land but federal and district court outcomes now conflict. The matter is muddied and may require further steps before settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Missoula County
Koehler
Boehler
Supreme Court
Bridges Safe After Snow Threat Near Missoula
Division Engineer B E Palmer Resident Engineer R I Gleason and Road Master Frank Mayne return on No 3 reporting no immediate danger to bridges or roadbed near the new track despite varied mountain snow. A cold snap reduces risk as snowfalls from Blossburg to Evaro reach two feet in places.
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Missoula
B. E. Palmer
R. I. Gleason
Frank Mayne
Blossburg
Evaro
Grand Army to Host Patriotic Meeting in Missoula
Missoula on May 20 announces a Union opera house gathering next Sunday evening. Grand Army members join with Women's Relief Corps and church choirs as pastors and Rev. J A Barnes of the South Missoula Congregational church preach. All residents are invited to attend.
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Missoula
Grand Army
Union Opera House
Women's Relief Corps
J. A. Barnes
Congregational
South Missoula
Buffalo Wild West Show Heads to Missoula
Promoters of the Buffalo Wild West show in Missoula anticipate two carloads of paraphernalia arriving soon including the big tent. The company aims to have all materials here by June 1 for several days of preparation before touring. Chauncey Woodworth has returned from Chicago and other eastern points reporting imminent arrivals of cars printing and lithography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Chauncey Woodworth
Chicago
Missoula exams set for teachers certificates this week
Miss Kate Shelley superintendent of schools announces teachers' certificate examinations in Missoula on Thursday and Friday in the district court room. About 100 applicants expected, and notices are being sent out. The class is likely one of the largest in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Kate Shelley
Missa Shelley
Bid to Missoula's Fine Stallion At Bitter Root Farm
Michael Flynn owns a three year old stallion purchased this month at Bitter Root stock farm and has shown the big horse to friends in town, noting its notable size for age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Michael Flynn
Bitter Root
Funeral of Professor Venen in Missoula Tomorrow
The funeral of L. P. Venen will be held tomorrow at either the home or the Presbyterian church. The burial will follow at Missoula cemetery.
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Missoula
L. P. Venen
Presbyterian Church
Missoula Reports End of Smallpox Pest House
Missoula county is declared free of smallpox after Dr. Burger discharged all patients at the pest house. The blinds are drawn and the building stands deserted.
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Missoula
Washington and Tobacco Autograph Letter from Washington
Washington writes from Virginia on November 25 1759 to Wills early tobacco merchants. He expects to ship 50 hogsheads of his own tobacco and Parke Custis on the Cary and may add 10 to 12 more if cargo space allows. He asks them to insure the tobacco in the usual manner and expresses deference to the shipper Captain Tulman’s dispatch.
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London Chronicle
Imperial Company
America
Messrs
W. D
H. O. Wills
Bristol
George Washington
Messrs. Wills
Virginia
Cary
Parke Custis
Tulman
G. Washington
His Tilt with Greeley From the Washington Star
Amos J. Cummings recalls a dispute with Horace Greeley over a Guthrie election error. Greeley insulted him as a d d blockhead, prompting Cummings to quit, then return after Greeley urged him back and admitted occasional blockhead moments.
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Washington Star
Amos J. Cummings
Mr. Greeley
Weekly Tribune
Greeley
Weekly
Daily Tribune
James Guthrie
Kentucky
Frank Ottarson
The
Tribune
Guthrie
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Delone
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