Martinique relief gifts fall short in Butte
Butte residents give less than 150 dollars to the Martinique fund, with officials noting government aid appears ample. Postmaster Irvin says locals assume federal relief suffices and have not increased private subscriptions. Stand ard offers reward for a lost letter at the Western Union Telegraph office.
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Butte
Martinique
United States
Irvin
Cornelius N. Bliss
Interior
J. R. Wharton
Western Union Telegraph Office
Standard
Rumor of Gambling at Board of Trade Saloon
A city rumor claims a gambling game was in progress at the Board of Trade saloon upstairs. Police investigated but found nothing. Chief Reynold's meeting with the proprietor yielded no action, while a large crowd vacated as the night wore on. Remember the Fourth of July meeting at city hall Thursday evening.
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Dickey
Reynold
Board of Trade
Dicky Bird
City Hall
Rock Slide Blocks Northern Pacific Track Near Lime Spur
A 150 ton rock and earth slide near Lime Spur about 12 miles east of Whitehall blocked the Northern Pacific. Trains from both directions were halted and passengers were transferred at Lime Spur. The line was cleared by nightfall and late trains proceeded as scheduled.
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Northern Pacific
Lime Spur
Whitehall
Presbyterians Debate Missions and Mormonism at Assembly
New York May 21. The general assembly of the Presbyterian church discussed foreign missions and condemned Mormonism. Delegates heard Rev How ard Duffield advocate old fashioned gospel and resolutions urging $2 150 000 for foreign missions. Women’s board held talks denouncing Mormonism and polygamy.
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New York
General Assembly of the
Presbyterian Church In
United States
Howard Duffield
Old First Presbyterian Church
City
Donald C. Macleod
Washington, D. C
Westminster College of
Salt Lake City
Courtenay H. Fenn
University of Pekin
Standing Committee On Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Foreign Missions
America
Board of Foreign Missions
General Assembly
Arthur
Asia
E. E. Ray
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Assembly
Minton
Central Presbyterian Church
Women’s Board of Home Missions
Tille Paul
Alaska
Telephone rate set for Butte Salt Lake call
Beginning Sunday May 25 the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co will charge 50 cents for a five minute conversation between Butte and Salt Lake. The reduced rate applies nights and Sundays for one month.
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Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Butte
Salt Lake
Maloney Found Guilty of Assault in Foreclosure Dispute
T H Maloney was found guilty of third degree assault by Justice O Connor in Walkerville after an incident at the Free Coinage lodging house on West Galena street. He allegedly beat and kicked Louis Lacey the clerk during a dispute over foreclosing a mortgage conducted by George Noah. The defendant admitted to beating and kicking but blamed the clash on defense.
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T. H. Maloney
Justice O'Connor
Walkerville
Free Coinage
West Galena Street
Louis Lacey
Maloney
George Noah
Lacey
Mayer's Jewelry Offers Souvenirs With Purchases
Beautiful Haviland china and Dresden ware were given as souvenirs with every dollar spent or on repairs. We guarantee to sell cheaper than any other jewelry house in the city. Money cheerfully refunded on request. At Mayer's popular priced jeweler 65 West Park.
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Haviland
China
Dresden
Mayer's
West Park
Ticket Sale Details For Multiple City Routes
Tickets go on sale June 7, 8, 10, 14 and 16 with a return limit of September 15. Omaha round trip 42 dollars, Kansas City 42, St. Louis 49.50, Chicago 53.50. Three East routes listed via St. Paul Mississippi, Billings Nebraska fields, and Denver Colorado. Contact H. F. Ruger agent at 35 East Broadway Butte for information.
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Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
St. Paul
Mississippi River
Billings
Nebraska
Denver
Colorado
H. F. Ruger
Orton Bros Offer Best Value in Plane or Organ
Orton Bros at 219 N Main St in Butte advertises the best value for money on planes and organs. The note suggests calling for deals and emphasizes cost efficiency and reliability from the local shop.
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Orton Bros
Main Street
Butte
Hennessy's Three Day Sale On Toilet Powders and More
Hennessy runs a three day sale offering face powders from Elysian Tetlow's Swansdown and Pozzoni's Java Rice to Isabel Cassidy items. Prices range from 10c to 65c per box or bottle with many products discounted, including Colgate's soaps and Watson's toiletries alongside perfumed waters and cosmetics.
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Tetlow’s
Roger & Gallet
Madame Idaline
Dr. Price
Hilbert
Colgate
Pinaud
Sir
Sherman
Isabel Cassidy
Woodbury
Banister's Shoes Show Latest Styles for All Occasions
Banister's Shoes presents the season's 20 new styles at Hennessy's including patent leather dress shoes with cloth tops, hand turned soles, and button styles. Semi-dress and summer lines feature stylish oxfords and kid tops, advertised as the best and newest for warm weather wear.
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Hennessy’s
Maloney Appeal After Clerk Accused Gun Incident
Witnesses testified the clerk did not attempt to use a gun during the incident. John Smith, attorney for Maloney, gave notice of appeal and accepted the statutory 24 hours to receive sentence.
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Lacey
John Smith
Maloney
Salt Lake Stock Exchange Closing Prices
Yesterday's closing prices on the Salt Lake City mining exchange are reported, detailing values for listed mining stocks and market activity from the Salt Lake Stock Exchange.
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Salt Lake Stock Exchange
Salt Lake City
Wheat and corn market moves in Chicago futures
Chicago prices show quiet wheat with a tentative top on notions of export demand for September. July wheat slips to 74 5 8 cents as liquidation resumes and shorts cover. Corn gains early but declines with profit taking and fewer cars, July corn closing near 62 1 2 cents. Oats traders stay cautious.
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Chicago
Shorts
Ohio Valley
Grain futures end with mixed tones as hog prices fall
Early in the day grain prices surged but faded as the session progressed. July corn finished just under steady, while July pork led declines in provisions with hogs dropping on a softer overall market.
Old Time Stockman On Mary MacLane
A Fergus County Argus piece quotes an aging stockman criticizing Mary MacLane as a spirited young writer with a strong vocabulary. He recalls frontier sayings and rough country humor, contrasting her persona with old gun–togged days and noting harsh war stories told by soldiers in the Philippines.
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Mary Maclane
Fergus County Argus
Calamity Jane
Upper Judith
Dad Rickard
Skull Creek
Mary
Ott Returns After Years in the West
George Ott, once a longtime range hand for various cattle outfits, arrived on a Wednesday morning train from the West. After visiting friends, he proceeded to Miles City. He had recently left the soldiers' home two weeks ago.
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Rosebud County
George Ott
Milesity
Ott
Soldiers
Least Governed Town in the Country
The Kendall Chronicle declares Kendall the least governed town with no nearby peace officer and an unknown justice of the peace. Richard Stephens served as deputy sheriff, resigned due to inadequate pay, and district officials reimburse only part of his costs after each arrest. The piece argues Kendall needs a deputy, constable, and a justice of the peace for proper governance.
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Kendall Chronicle
Kendall
Richard Stephens
Stephens
Lewistown
W. M. Kelly
Camp Rush Prompts Calls for Legal Safeguards
The commentator warns that the camp influx will bring thugs and bad characters and urges establishing legal machinery to protect the people. He argues for proactive measures to maintain order and safety amid the crowd.
What makes the paper go
A compact reflection on how patronage and support from readers keep a newspaper thriving. It likens cash and encouragement to a cheerful atmosphere around the ink stained office, noting prosperity lifts spirits and improves the editor and staff.
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Townsend Star
Will Make It Warm for Him In Billings Times
An editor warns a thief who stole a spade and a boy’s punching bag from the editor’s home. The note promises a hardship to deter further theft and suggests the culprit will not want to see a punching bag during exercise. The piece preserves a sharp, local newspaper tone.
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Billings Times
Cause Remains Unclear After Livingston Trip
W. H. McDonald returned Wednesday from Livingston trips without a bride. The reason for the absence remains unknown despite reports and expectations.
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Billings
His Fears in Vain
Frank R. Lawrence of the Lotos Club recounts a New Yorker in love who, shy to propose, sent a telegram claiming a wrong letter had been mailed. The reply arrived stating there was no mistake and the right letter was sent, humorously noting it was about time.
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New York Times
Frank R. Lawrence
Lotos Club
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