Interference Denied As Western Lumber Proceeding Continues
Special dispatch from Helena reports Judge Knowles issued a temporary injunction allowing the Western Lumber company to proceed with lumber and material deliveries to the Pennsylvania block in Butte. The order restrains Teamsters' union representative Ernest Peterson from interfering, while others connected to the Building Trades council face no extension of the injunction.
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Standard
Helena
W. A. Clark
Pennsylvania Block
Butte
Western Lumber Company
Himm Knowles
United States
Ernest Peterson
Teamsters’ Union of
Pennsylvania
United States Court
Peterson
James Murchie
Building Trades Council
H. Harmon
Montana Transfer Company
Murchie
Eachert
Teamsters’ Union
James O'Brien
Harmon
Knowles
William A. Clerk
West Park Street
Mistake in Not Letting Cattle Find Own Path During Storm
County Attorney Hathhorn ordered removal of dead cattle from roads to 200 feet each side after the recent storm. He says 1 000 cattle died, a figure some doubt. Cattlemen blame poor feeding and crowding. others cite cows not being fed enough. City funds allocated for parks. Fourth of July plans debated. Forsyth bank proposal discussed by Auld group. Insanity rulings sent two women to Warm Springs asylum. Billings Bowling Club accepts Bozeman challenge for Saturday.
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Standard
Billings
Hathhorn
Paul McCormick
Yellowstone County
J.C. Auld
Helena
Republican State Central Committee
Auld
Forsyth
Sophia Hoe
Lella Dunnigan
Warm Springs
Bozeman Club
Smelter at East Helena to close indefinitely
Helena May 21 The East Helena smelter will close indefinitely after manager Charles W Whitley notified the strikers committee that the plant will not reopen Executives say they will not recede from the previous stance and aim to avoid setting a precedent affecting 12 other plants The Braden Sampling works have been leased and ore will be purchased as usual with East Helena or Braden samplers used
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Standard
Helena
East Helena
Charles W. Whitley
Whitley
American Smelting & Refining Company
Fast Helena
Montana
New York
Hauser
Trial for Murder Begins in Townsend Case
The trial of Thomas Tighe, charged with the March 6 murder of Paul Koch at the East Pacific mine, opened at 9:30 AM. State attorneys Purcell and Goodman. Defense lawyers Nolan and Kanousse. Tighe posted 10 000 bond since April 6. Koch, a German-born cook, died after a quarrel with Tighe while foreman at the mine.
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Standard
Townsend
Thomas Tighe
Paul Koch
Fast Pacific
R. R. Purcell
Helena
Goodman
Col. C. B. Nolan
J. E. Kanousse
Tighe
East Pacific
Koch
Montana
Germany
East
Theodore Schuele
Will Sets Up Grove for Muskegon Man's Legacy
Grand Rapids report says F L McDonnell of Muskegon died in this city on the date he was to wed Miss Virginia Platt of Cincinnati. His will provides seventy thousand dollars to establish a fund or trust in his memory.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
F. Ll. McDonnell
Muskegon
Virginia Platt
Cincinnati
Flyer Jumps the Track in Reno Crossing Derby
An eastbound Southern Pacific flyer derailed after hitting a frog at Chestnut street in Reno Nevada. The engine and baggage cars were wrecked. Fireman Walker sprained an ankle and wrist, and passenger Mrs J G Putnam was injured. The train cannot depart until 3 o'clock tomorrow morning.
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Reno
Nev
Southern Pacific
Chestnut Street
Walker
J. G. Putnam
Wellington Defends Philippine Policy in Senate Speech
In Washington May 21 the Senate resumes as it adopts Cuba independence tribute and prints the Cuban transfer as a public document. Senator Wellington of Maryland denounces the Philippine war as indefensible and condemns reconcentrado camps and Weylerism while Bacon urges policy change and Fairbanks moves an omnibus public buildings bill totaling 21,255,150 dollars before adjourning at 6 25 PM.
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Washington
Senate
Republic of Cuba
Family of Independent Nations
Republic
Associated Press
United States
Wellington
Maryland
Bacon
George
Philippines
Lucifer
Ascan
Philippine Commission
Georgia
Spooner
General Bell
Messrs. Lodge
Foraker
Fairbanks
Insurance Death Losses and Matured Policies in Montana 1901
In 1901 Montana insurance companies paid 629 762 in death losses and matured policies, up 100 000 from 1900. Principal city payments included Butte 172 908 Helena 131 539 Great Falls 20 125 Missoula 12 000 Kalispell 4 507 and several others across the state.
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Helena
Montana
Butte
Anaconda
Belt
Billings
Deer Lodge
Dillon
Forsyth
Fort Benton
Glendive
Granite
Great Falls
Kalispell
Livingston
Logan
Miles City
Missoula
Philipsburg
Virginia City
Warm Springs
Inspector General to Inspect Morgana Guards at Big Timber
Inspector General A. L. Duncan will arrive Friday May 28 to muster company C Morgana national guards per adjutant general order. The company has a 72 member muster roll, one of the state’s largest. Captain Preston aims to gather as many militiamen as possible for the inspection since $5 is paid for each man present.
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Big Timber
A. L. Duncan
Morgana National Guards
Adjutant General
Preston
Moran Bros to Build Large Floating Dry Dock in Seattle
Moran Bros plan a monumental floating dry dock costing about 425000 to be one of the world’s largest. Plans are prepared and construction will proceed without delay to boost the shipyard’s operations. The Seattle dock will rival Portland’s new harbor facility in cost and size.
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Seattle
Moran Bros
Port of Portland
Outlook Brightens in Northern Montana Rail Line
Helena May 21 R A Harlow president of the Montana railroad company was in Helena today speaking on the favorable outlook for the northern section amid talk ofcontinued expansion and improved traffic prospects.
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Standard
Helena
R. A. Harlow
Montana Railroad Company
Seco
Prosperity cited in statewide speech on mining and livestock growth
Mr. Harlow praised national prosperity and said livestock and mining in the state would drive a great year. He noted heavy activity in Kendall with mines being developed and plans to haul large ore quantities soon, signaling progress for the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlow
Kendall
Suit to test insurance tax law in Helena court
North Western Mutual Life Insurance Company sues Lewis and Clarke county in district court for 313.70 to challenge the constitutionality of civil code section 681 and political code sections 3940 and 2947. The case questions assessor timing, applicability to foreign mutual life insurers, and may advance to the supreme court.
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Standard
Helena
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Lewis and Clarke County
C. H. Mallen
Supreme Court
Cyclone wreaks havoc in Carberry Manitoba district
A May cyclone battered the Carberry wheat belt in Manitoba with high winds and heavy rain. At Pleasant Point eight miles east of Carberry, homes and barns were destroyed, farming operations disrupted, and Samuel McCurdy injured when a feeder was blown over him. Reports from Calgary and the Northwest Territory described severe floods and damaged bridges as the storm continued.
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Vancouver
B. C
Carberry
Manitoba
Pleasant Point
Samuel McCurdy
Northwest Territory
Calgary
Prisoner Gigante Kills Guards at Canton Workhouse
In Canton Ohio Charles Gigante a prisoner seized a revolver from a new guard and fatally shot George Jacobs former foreman of the prison labor contractor then wounded Homer Stone two guards closed in and killed Gigante while Stone was dying guards stopped further escape and the young inmate had been jailed recently for driving a horse to death
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Canton
Ohio
Charles Gigante
George Jacobs
Gigante
Homer Stone
Stone
Taylor Girl Reunited With Father in Genoa Passage
Consul Pearson in Genoa reports Margaret Taylor has been delivered to her father and the pair left Genoa today for home returning to Washington.
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Taylor
Washington
State Department
Pearson
Genoa
Italy
Margaret Taylor
Doctor Clings to Etiquette in Dark Valley Debate
In Dark Valley the physician fights for medical etiquette amid rising calls for decisive action. The local medical board weighs protocols as residents fear delays could worsen outcomes.
Paine's Celery Compound Urges Tried Remedy
A persuasive plea extols Paine's Celery Compound as a life saving medicine for the sick and dying. The author claims many deaths were preventable if the remedy had been used and cites past cures to urge readers to try the preparation despite medical skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Paine
Immigration Bill Sparks Debate on Canadian Entry Routes
Washington May 21 The house opened debate on the immigration bill with Speaker Shattuc of Ohio condemning Canadian steamship and railroad lines for flooding the country with undesirable immigrants. He cited smugglers and Chinese entry via railway stops and urged strict enforcement including educational tests. The day also saw routine election rulings and confirmations before adjournment.
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Washington
House
Shattue
Ohio
Committee On
Canada
Underwood
Alabama
Marshal de Rochambeau
Payne
New York
Charles R. Thomas
North Carolina
Emmett Tompkins
John J. Lentz
Lees
Virginia
Shattuc
Europe
United States
Watson
Barthold
Missouri
Kleberg
Texas
Grosvenor
Robinson
Indiana
Indian Territory
Republic
Montana Children’s Home society officers elected May meeting
At a Montana meeting the Montana Children’s Home society elected officers. John W. Wade was named president with Rev Charles L Bovard as vice president and John H Tyrees as secretary. N J Gould was treasurer and the executive committee includes Rev W W Love Maj James A Shoemaker and Massena Bullard. Miss Isadore Be Snowden was re elected superintendent.
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Standard
Helena
Montana Children’s Home Society
John W. Wade
Charles L. Bovard
John H
Tyrees
N. J. Gould
W. W.love
James A. Shoemaker
Massena Bullard
Isadore BE. Snowden
Woman Sues Husband for Maintenance in Helena
Rena Cameron filed suit in Helena seeking support from her husband whom she married in Billings on July 23 1891. He deserted her July 5 1901 and has not contributed since. She alleges he earns 70 dollars a month as a blacksmith and asks for 29 dollars monthly.
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The
Standard
Helena
Rena Cameron
Billings
Diamond Dyes Promises Fast Cotton Colors That Never Fade
A claim asserts that FAST COTTON COLORS of DIAMOND DYES produce dyes for cotton that resist cracking and fading. The statement emphasizes enduring color and product reliability with no added details on formulation or usage.
Dutch Settlers Arrive to Settle Dearborn Canal Lands
H. G. Burghiss a Chicago Hollander colonizer arrives at Wolf Creek with 20 Hollanders to settle lands along the Dearborn canal. Henry Sample Ames of St. Louis secretary of the Dearborn canal company and officer of the Mississippi Valley Trust accompanies them.
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The
Standard
Helena
H. G. Burghiss
Chicago
Great Northern
Wolf Creek
Dearborn Canal
Henry Sample Ames
St. Louis
Dearborn Canal Company
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
Noted Knight Templar Credits Peruna Cure
Colonel T. P. Moody of Chicago praises Peruna for curing catarrh and stomach trouble after years of illness. He cites his wife’s improvement and urges others to start Peruna now. The ad claims widespread use by prominent men and promotes a free catarrh book from The Peruna Medicine Co. Columbus, Ohio.
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Colonel T. P. Moody
United States
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Masons
Colonel Moody
Oriental Consistory Masons
Michigan Avenue
Moody
Southwest
Peruna
T. P. Moody
Hartman
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
Party Leads to Lands With Arid Land Officials
Mr. Ames wired D. A. Cory secretary of the arid land commission to meet the party and accompany it to the lands.
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Ames
D. A. Cory
The
Arid Land Commission
Hel sing Divorce Granted Over Non Support
Nellie E Helsing was granted a divorce from Mel Helsing in Hidiena on May 21 by Judge Henry Co. Stre'th after a default and proof of non support. Helsing testified her husband failed to pay medical and other bills, including a $51 doctor’s bill she covered.
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Standard
Hidiena
Henry Co. Stre
Nellie E. Helsing
Mel. Helsing
Sand Coulee
Crocker Sues Cousin Over Alleged Stock Scheme
Henry J. Crocker sues cousin William H. Crocker for $89,475 claiming his stock in the Pacific Coast Jockey Club and Western Turf Association was improperly sold. He alleges William H. Crocker conspired with Prince Poniatowski to control the holdings, routing shares through broker George W. Kline for undervalued cash and misvalued railroad bonds.
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San Francisco
Henry J. Crocker
William H. Crocker
Henry Crocker
Pacific Coast Jockey Club
Western Turf Association
Prince Poniatowski
William Crocker
George W. Kline
Poniatowski
Western Turf
Jockey Club
Yerra Valley Railroad
Kline
Henry
Sierre Valley Railroad
Ghent Sought for Bigamy in Topeka Reform
Governor Stanley issues requisition to Colorado for Byron W. Ghent an engineer on the Denver Rio Grande at Salida. He is wanted in Topeka on a bigamy charge after divorcing his first wife and marrying a St. Joseph woman before the legal six months expired. Ghent has been arrested by Colorado officers.
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Topeka
Kan
Stanley
Colorado
Byron W. Ghent
Denver & Rio Grande
Salida
Ghent
St. Joseph
Texas cattle fetch record price at Chicago yards
Chicago May 21 reports the highest price for Texas cattle in stock yards history. A carload owned by Charles McFarland of Aledo Texas averaged 1255 pounds and sold for 6.85 dollars per 100 pounds.
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Chicago
Charles McFarland
Aledo
Tex
Czar's Guest and France Leader Toast Peace Efforts
At Tsarskoe-Selo on May 21 the czar and President Loubet attended a troop review. A luncheon toast praised the brotherhood of arms between Russia and France, pledging to strengthen peace and mutual respect for nations. Loubet responded by affirming shared aims and prosperity from the alliance.
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Tsarskoe-Selo
Russia
Czar
Loubet
Eczarina
Czarina
M. Loubet
Cme
France
Grand Army
Montana Supreme Court appoints exam paper committee
Helena May 21 The supreme court today named a committee to draft examination papers for applicants seeking Montana law certificates for the regular semi annual examination on June 4. Ransom Cooper and William G Downing of Great Falls were named to the committee. Six applications have been filed: Charles H Fish Jr John F Davies Charles E F Avery Sharpless Walker Edwin C Smith and Leo C MacKay
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court -O-Day
Montana
Ransom Cooper
William G Downing
Great Falla
Charles H. Fish
John F. Davies
Butte
Charles FE. Avery
Missoula
Sharpless Walker
Miles City
Edwin C. Smith
Leo C. MacKay
Chinook
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Ind
Flora Newton
Syracuse
Miss Platt
American Smelting & Refining Com
Pany
Mast Pa
Flyer
S. S.S
Ccific CO
Atlanta, Ga
J. R. Marold
Canal St
Cohoes
Hell Upon God
Montana National
Northwestern Mutual Life Company
Doctor
Paine’s
America
Perma
Tl. P. Moody
Pernna
WIL
Liam H. Crocker
Sion
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