Better a poet than his present job
Washington dispatch notes Eugene F. Ware's appointment as commissioner of pensions amid a history of criticism and reform struggles. It details former administrations, the bureau's size, and the potent political risks Ware faces while managing about 2,000 clerks, 20,000 attorneys, and 5,000 examiners nationwide. It also describes the pension building's design and past uses, including inaugural balls, and reports Montana molybdenum findings and market prospects.
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Washington
Cleveland
Pension Bureau
John 8. Black
Illinois
Dudley
Black
Corporal Tanner
Bureau
Harrison
Mt. Pelee
Tanner
Baum
William’ Lochren
Minnesota
Evans
London
Ware
Judiciary Square
General Meigs
General Sheridan
Meigs
Parthenon
Pension
Boys In Blue
Annual Art Exhibition at Montana College Ends
Bozeman reports closing of the Montana college of agriculture and mechanic arts annual art show. students displayed water colors oils and drafts in four rooms with new wet watercolor method and a Japanese room featuring curios from Mrs. F E Marshall.
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Bozeman
Montana College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts
Japan
F. E. Marshall
Ikenobo
Florence Ballinger
Margaret Norman
Choteau Band Reorganizes And Local News Notes
The Choteau band was reorganized with F Lytle as president J E Webb as secretary and treasurer Dr F A Long as director and Charles S Parker as leader Thirty five players have enrolled Miss Bessie Balstad has arrived from Hamar Norway and will reside in Choteau Donald Bradford and S T Hauser of Helena studied irrigation here Ex State Senator G M Hatch of Big Timber and W Hansard of Billings visited Mr and Mrs S H Garvin welcomed a son born last Wednesday.
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Choteau
F. Lytle
J. E. Webb
F. A. Long
Charles S. Parker
Bessie Balstad
C. P. Crane
Hamar
Norway
Chateau
Donald Bradford
S. T. Hauser
Jir
Helena
G. M. Hatch
Big Timber
W. Hansard
Billings
Burton
S. H. Garvin
Wells Sunk East of Town By Zimmerman Driller
John Zimmerman has sunk a well with his steam driller for C E Moore just east of town. It has 21 feet of water and an inexhaustible supply. Heavy rains soaked the ground promising fine grass growth. Memorial services will be held in Chateau on the 30th inst with Welch and Dr Swain invited to speak.
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John Zimmerman
C. E. Moore
J. G.hopkinson
Chateau
EF. N. Haugen
Minneapolis
Dr. Wamsley
Boulder
Welch
Feud Between Dickenson Brothers and Warren Narrows Into Bond Fight
In Knerrville Montana a long running water dispute between the Dickenson brothers and H Y Warren escalates into a shooting incident when Warren allegedly drew a pistol during a land dispute. Judge Sullivan's court has heard the case with B L Powers for Warren as both sides seek bonds to keep the peace.
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Fort Benton
Choteau County
Knerrville
Highwood Mountains
Dickenson Brothers
H. Y. Warren
Sullivan
Dickensons
Warren
Bill Dickenson
Dickenson
Bill
Harry Dickenson
Harry
Warry
B. L. Powers
Alimony Contempt Leads to Jail for Five Days
Helena May 22 Charles Hageman jailed five days and fined 500 dollars for contempt of court after failing to pay the first week’s alimony in his wife’s divorce suit. Judge H C Smith ordered continued confinement until alimony is paid and directed the sheriff to place him in a cell. Hageman claimed poverty while asserting he could not pay.
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Standard
Helena
Charles Hageman
Hageman
H. C. Smith
Referee Files Demurrer In Carson Glove Case
Thompson Campbell the referee in bankruptcy filed a demurrer in U S court against the Carson Glove company petition seeking a writ of mandate to certify proceedings in Herman Brunnig’s bankruptcy Campbell says he did not exceed his authority in disapproving John A Shelton as trustee and asks dismissal of the proceeding.
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Helena
United States
Thompson Campbell
Carson Glove Company
Herman Brnnig
Campbell
John A. Shelton
Shelton
Montana marriage and divorce stats for 1901
The report by J. A. Ferguson shows 2,305 marriage licenses issued in Montana and 445 divorces granted in 1901. The divorces rate relative to licenses was 1935, about one fifth, in Helena.
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The
Standard
Helena
J. A. Ferguson
Commissioner of Labor and Industry
Montana
Actress Dies of Pneumonia in Chicago
Miss Annia Clark of the Julia Marlowe company and formerly a Boston Museum stock member died in Chicago today from pneumonia.
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Chicago
Annia Clark
Julia Marlowe Company
Boston Museum Stock Company
Missing Billings Conductor Target of Foul Play Probe
Police in Billings and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen have hunted for Paul Schoelkopf for two weeks after his disappearance from Forsyth. He is a Northern Pacific conductor and a Fraternal leader who reportedly fell seriously ill in Forsyth and whose case prompted a Glendive lodge to offer a reward for information.
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Forsyth
Lane
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Des Moines
Paul Schoelkopf
Schoelkopf
Montana
Billings
Northern Pacific
Brotherhood of
Brotherhood
Brotherhood At
Glendive
Inspection delay for company LD to receive state funds
On arrival no commissions were issued to officers. Inspection postponed to May 30 hoping Governor Toole signs and forwards commissions. Company LD aims to have inspection so it can obtain its share of state money this year.
Prairies Turned Into Lakes In Wide Floods
Heavy rains on the fifteenth transformed prairies into lakes from Concord to Shelly Junction, with Willow Creek and its west branch becoming raging torrents. The warmth and light wind limited damage, though about 100 lambs drowned in corrals near Concord.
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Standard
Galatea
Concord
Shelby Junction
Dunkirk
Willow Creek
Snowstorm Deepens Lamb Loss in Valley
A snowstorm began on the evening of the 19th in White Sulphur Springs bringing two inches of snow and causing a notable loss of lambs in the valley region.
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White Sulphur Springs
Possible higher charge against George Sneeberger in Helena
In Helena on May 22 George Sneeberger faces possible charges beyond assault as Jacob Rogle’s condition worsens after a club beating. Rogle, beaten in East Helena about 10 days ago, now fights pneumonia and has bond set at 2000 dollars after Justice Cauby raised it. Sneeberger was arrested in Missoula while attempting to flee to Canada. Both men are laborers.
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Helena
George Sneeberger
Jacob Rogle
Sneeberger
Rogle
Justice Cauby
East Helena
Bogle
Canada
Missoula
Mailhoit Not Guilty In Cow Theft Case At Dillon
Dillon May 22 The trial of Joseph Mailhoit for larceny of a roan cow owned by D E Metlen ended in acquittal after about 20 minutes deliberation. His brother Tennis Mailhott fled the country, bond forfeited, with Mor ton and Price as sureties. The court also heard Morse vs Tibado over a disputed promissory note and noted a newborn for Mr and Mrs D K Metlen while infantile death troubled the Henneberry family. saddle horse buyer J M Conway plans to purchase 700 horses for South African service in June with inspection at Billings.
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Dillon
Joseph Mailhoit
D. Ee. Metlen
Joseph Mailhott
Tennis Mailhott
John W. Morton
L. J. Price
J. E. Morse
Peter Tibado
Morse
Tibado
D .K. Metlen
William Henneberry
Ryan Canyon
J. M. Conway
Billings
Forsyth Bank Is Organized in Montana
Forsyth residents report the organization of Forsyth State Bank with J. C. Auld of Helena named cashier and K. F. Meyerhoff as assistant cashier. Directors include J. B. Edwards C. M. Blair Maurice Bentall Freeman Philbrick T. Ek Hammond F F Meyerhoff and J C Auld. Capitalization is $40,000 and operations are planned by July 1.
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Forsyth
J. C. Auld
Helena
Forsyth State Bank
Ik. F. Meyerhoff
J. BE. Edwards
C. M. Blair
Maurice Bentall
Freeman
Steamer John K Speed Burns At New Orleans Wharf
The steamer John K Speed at the Lafayette street wharf caught fire at 2 25 pm likely from alcohol in the hold and burned to the water. The boat and cargo are a total loss with the wharves for a combined value of 75000 dollars. Captain Marr was aboard as flames rose and Fire engine No 14 sank after backing into the river. A diver will be sent to recover it before the vessel’s 5 pm departure for St Louis.
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New Orleans
John K. Speed
Lafayette Street
Marr
J. K. Speed
St. Louis
Captain Daniel C. Hill Dies at 68 in White Sulphur Springs
White Sulphur Springs May 22 Captain Daniel C. Hill aged 68 died here at 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon from peritonitis. He was father of Sheriff C. W. Hill and had resided in this place for 10 years.
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The
Standard
White Sulphur’ Springs
Daniel C. Hill
C. W. Hill
Captain Hill
Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly Backs Tabling Home Mission Board
In Springfield Missouri on May 22 the Cumberland Presbyterian general assembly voted 135 to 70 to table the entire home mission board matter, signaling a parliamentary surprise during morning proceedings. The motion's outcome shapes the board's future handling within the assembly.
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Springfield
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
Home Mission Board
Engineer John Huy Found Dead on Street in Granite
John Huy, a well known Granite mine engineer, was found dead last night on the street. He likely died of heart disease. He came from Park City Utah three years ago and owned real estate there. He leaves a widow and was a member of Denver lodge Brotherhood of Stationary Engineers, which will conduct the funeral.
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Granite
John Huy
Bert Mitchell
Hay
Park City
Utah
Denver Lodge
Brotherhood of Stationary Engineers
Hauser Seeks Havre Work On Lighting And Water
V Hauser of Hauser and Co has visited Havre in recent days showing interest in a company that has proposed finishing electric lighting and improving the water supply, two critical needs for the town.
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Havre
V. Hauser
Hauser & Co
Rain Lashes Havre as Week-Long Storm Sets Record
In Havre on May 22, residents report unprecedented rainfall. The region has seen almost continuous rain for a week, with old-timers noting it as the heaviest in memory.
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Havre
Missoula Inspector General Arrives for Red Lodge Drill
Red Lodge May 22 Colonel A L Duncan inspector general for the state militia arrived to inspect company D.
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Red Lodge
A. L. Duncan
Missoula
Leaders Wrestle Over Motion to Strike Minority Reports
Debate over President Fullerton's substitute and both sides' positions drew sharp displeasure as the question triggered strong opposition from leaders. The scene centered on protests to the action and the potential implications for the committee's recommendations.
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Ity
Fullerton
House Rules Set TimeFor Corliss Pacific Cable Bill
The rules committee, by party vote, arranged a day for considering the Corliss Pacific cable bill and set it to appear at the foot of the special orders. Amendments will open the bill to broader discussion on international cable matters. The irrigation bill by Newlands is slated for three days in the first week of June.
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Washington
Committee On Rules of the House
Newlands
Col Firch Deal in Thunder Mountain Claims
The Spokane report says Charles E. Skiles of Pittsburg bought four groups of Thunder Mountain claims on bond from Col. John W. Fitch for 125000. Located near the Dewey mine with the same dyke, the parcels were located in March. A 10-stamp mill is to be started, with possible later expansion to 200 stamps.
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Spokane
Thunder Mountain Fold
Charles E. Skiles
Pittsburg
John W. Fitch
Butte
Mont
New York
Dewey
Cattle received for Pierre Wibaux and CLes Herring
Billings reports one hundred carloads of cattle from the South received for Pierre Wibaux and CLes Herring. A Wyoming sheep-shearing crew arrives to work at Twenty Mile, aiming to shear about 60 000 head if weather warms. James G Frazer bought wool from Cody for a Houston firm including 100 000 pounds from Dickey Sheep. Thomas D Long sale date error corrected. sale now set for May 26.
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Billings
Burlington
Pierre Wibaux
Cles ‘Herring
Wyoming
James G. Frazer
Cody
Houston
Dickey Sheep Company
Thomas D. Long
State Land Register
Long
Decoration Day Plan by Civil and Spanish War Veterans
A meeting of surviving Civil and Spanish-American War soldiers at the Maverick clubrooms finalized plans for Decoration Day observances. The group will assemble June 30 at the fire hall, march to the cemetery, and decorate graves. Capt. J. F. Babcock was named marshal with Capt. J. C. Bond as assistant, and Rev. W. D. Clark will give a brief address at the cemetery.
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Billings
Maverick
J. C. Bond
W. D. Clark
Peddler Sprice Arrested Over Beaver Skin Charge
Billings May 22 A peddler named Sprice was arrested on Game Warden Smiths complaint for possessing a beaver skin. He was arraigned and posted 250 bond for a hearing tomorrow. Beaver skins in possession are prima facie evidence of game law violation.
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The
Standard
Billings
Sprice
Smith
Cattleman Herring Taken To Smallpox Hospital
C T Herring of Texas, here with cattle for Rosebud county ranges, was placed in the smallpox hospital today. He has faced several misfortunes, including a Nebraska collision that wrecked his herd and a rainstorm that caused further losses on arrival.
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Standard
Billings
C. T. Herring
Texaes
Rosebud County
Miss Josephine Holman Weds Eugene Boross in London
Former fiancée of Signor Marconi, Miss Josephine Holman of Indianapolis, marries Eugene Boross of Budapest at St Mary Abbott's Kensington. The ceremony drew a prominent American colony attendance. The couple plan to live in Budapest with annual US visits.
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London
Josephine Holman
Indianapolis
Ind
Signor Marconi
Eugene Boross
Budapest
Hungary
St. Mary Abbott's Church
Kensington
Tornado Destroys Homes Near Elk City Oklahoma
A tornado six miles southeast of Elk City injures several, kills Mrs. Combs, and causes about 25000 dollars in damage. The storm devastates Roger Mills county areas near Chanute, Knox residence, and moves northeast with two funnel clouds before heavy rain follows.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Elk City
Combs
Chanute
Washita County
Roger Mills
Knox
Heroic Rescues as Perry Creek Flood Destroys Homes
Heavy rain caused Perry Creek to overflow at 3 AM washing away several small houses. One woman drowned and multiple women and children were rescued from trees and roofs. Hotel proprietor G W Cooper swam to a tree and saved two women and a baby. George Ney rescued the hotel keeper's wife from a mid stream house as stores flooded and stocks were damaged.
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Perry
Okla
Perery
G. W. Cooper
George Ney
Indebtedness to Bank Canceled in Helena
Judge Smith grants an order allowing R A Harlow to cancel bank debt after payment to Receiver Wilson of 2000 in cash a 1000 Montana railroad bond transfer of 50 acres near East Helena and 1000 for redemption of railroad warrants. The bank claimed Harlow owed 6470.61 on a judgment plus collateral warrants and obligations from Ide and Lyman.
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Helena
Wilson
Flest National Bank of
Montana
East Helena
R. A. Harlow
Smith
District Court
Cuba President Tomás Estrada Palma Letter to Elihu Root
The Cuban president expresses deep thanks to the United States for its support at Cuba’s inauguration. He pledges lasting friendship and prosperity under the republic with gratitude for U.S. blood and treasure.
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Washington
Cuba
Elihu Root
United States
Tomas Estrada Palma
Doubt in Vatican Over Taft Commission Reception
Incoming notice at the U S embassy prompts Vatican unease as the Taft commission arrives end May. The Vatican is told the delegation is purely business and not an American recognition of its policy toward Italy.
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Rome
Vatican
United States
Italy
Damage Suit Settled in Wisconsin Mine Injury Case
Helena May 22. The district court dismissed as settled the $3,000 damage suit of John Immel against J W Lockey and Adolph Schaeffer for injuries from a rock bucket incident at the Wissahickon mine. Immel alleged defective apparatus caused the bucket to fall on him at the shaft bottom.
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The
Standard
Helena
District Court Today
John Immel
J. W. Lockey
Adolph Schaeffer
Wissahickon
Immel
Northern Pacific Fireman Injured in East Helena Accident
William Styres, a Northern Pacific fireman, was hurt when the arch flue of a helper engine blew out near East Helena at noon. He was taken to St. Peter's hospital with a broken nose and a badly hurt shoulder. internal injuries may have occurred.
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The
Standard
Helena
William Styres
Northern Pacific
East Helena
Styres
St. Peter's Hospital
Tacoma Knights of Pythias fill brigade posts
At the brigade meeting in Tacoma Washington on May 22 vacancies were filled with Col F C Plummer of Seattle elected brigadier general Col W E K Rapson of Columbia City chosen colonel of the first regiment Adjutant Stanton Rowell of Olympia and Major George H Herbert of Tacoma named for the second battalion first regiment.
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Tacoma
Wash
Knights of Pythias
F. C. Plummer
Seattle
W. EK. Rapson
Columbia City
Stanton Rowell
Olympia
George H. Herbert
Bill to Pardon All Americans in Cuba Civil Prisons
Havana May 22 A bill will be introduced in the house of representatives providing pardon for all Americans confined in prison or awaiting trial. It is expected the house will take favorable action. Cuban sentiment is strong in support of the measure.
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Havana
House of Representatives
House
Father of Fort Scott Dies in Fort Scott Kansas
C W Goodlander known as the Father of Fort Scott died at his home here from congestion of the brain after a stroke of apoplexy. He was a prominent local figure and was widely mourned in the community.
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Fort Scott
Kan
C. W. Goodlander
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