Keerl’s Insanity Drinks Noted During Murder Trial
Frank L. Sizer, Keerl’s former partner, testified Keerl drank heavily after 1895 and neglected business. He described Keerl’s fixation on outside projects and military schemes, including drilling a man in the office. Sergeant Van Sickle said Keerl appeared insane, not drunk, at Fort Harrison on April 11, 1902.
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Standard
Helena
James Keerl
Thomas Crystal
Frank L. Sizer
Keerl
William van Sickle
Fort Harrison
William Mayer
Jefferson River
Sizer
van Sickle
Union Pacific Strike Ends on Mutual Agreement
New York May 23 After a yearlong boiler makers strike the dispute nears an amicable settlement. A telegram from Mr Harriman to John McNeil outlines ending strike actions on the Union Pacific and related lines, suspending piecework for four months and leaving decisions to company and worker representatives. The plan also calls for non discrimination against former employees and settlements by delegated negotiators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Union Pacific
Harriman
John McNeil
Brotherhood of Boiler Makers
Lake Shore
Burt
Southern Pacific
Union Pac Fic
Paper Mill in Manhattan Ramps Up to July 1 Output
The Manhattan Pulp and Paper company reports rapid work on the Manhattan mill after securing an option. A new three cylinder paper machine from New York will arrive soon, and the firm plans to focus on building and wrapping paper with production set to begin by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Bozeman
Manhattan Pulp and Paper Company
Manhattan
New York
Maiden Camp Revives in Fergus County Gold Fields
Maiden once Fergus County's oldest mining camp returns to activity as Spotted Horse reopens and new ore bodies are found. A 50 ton mill is being built by Peter Rosseau to process the revived yield and attract significant mining interest this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Lewistown
Maiden
Fergus County
Peter Rosseau
Cyanide Ore Strike Reported on Local Property
A mill on the property reveals a large body of high grade cyanide ore with additional strikes of varying promise noted nearby. The report highlights promising mineral activity and potential future development.
To Make Bench Lands as Good as Any Prominent Beach Lands
Big Timber Montana May 23. Interest grows in 26000 acres of beach lands along the Boulder river Sweet Grass county. Deep loam soil fits grain and abundant alfalfa and no ditches have existed there, long used as public range. Capitalists may build a large ditch after at least 25 homesteaders are assured. The land is near town and could become a rich district in a few years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder River
Sweet Grass
Tristam Defends Action On Vanderbilt Rutherford Marriage License
In a Times letter Dr. Tristam chancellor of the London diocese argues he was obliged to grant Vanderbilt's license. The Times editorial condemns the bishop of London's critique and frames the case as a clash of state, church, and public morality. It maintains Tristam had no right to interfere and warns against setting a dangerous precedent.
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London
the Times
Tristam
Vanderbilt
The
Times
Hadden
Rutherford
House of Lords
House of Commons
P. BR
Stockman’s Advertising Agency
Station
Kansas City
Water Brings Relief to Carbon County Pasture
Special Dispatch reports Carbon county enjoying welcome moisture after a three year drought. A recent Eastern Montana storm brought unprecedented rain in Clarke Fork valley ending years of arid summers. Lambing in Eastern Montana and Western Dakota likely spared, though some losses occurred in scattered spots.
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Red Lodge
Carbon County
Montana
Clarke Fork
Dakota
Record Snowstorm Breaks Temperature Norm in May
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a cold May day with a mean temperature of 37 degrees and a brisk northwest wind. The storm since Saturday produced over three inches of water, causing heavy lamb losses and extensive stock losses from the May 17 to 19 period and this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Warden and Miss Main Wed at Presbyterian Church
Luther L. Warden and Miss Rose Main were married at the Presbyterian church in Lewistown with Rev. Albert Pfaus officiating. Miss Clara Main served as maid of honor and Oswald Lehman attended the groom. The couple will begin housekeeping on Fourth Avenue next week after a wedding supper at David Hilger’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Lewistown
Luther L. Warden
Rose Main
Presbyterian Church
Albert Pfaus
Clara Main
Oswald Lehman
David Hilger
SHE COMES INTO HER OWN
In the district court the decree of distribution will likely grant Annie Milne, the 16 year old daughter of Alexander Milne, the entire estate except about 400 dollars to be paid to the deceased’s brothers and sisters. Annie proved paternity after a long battle and will be declared the decedent’s daughter and heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
District Court
Alexander Milne
Leslie
Annie Milne
Atlantic
Milne
Boston & Montana
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
United States
Cranstons
Jerry Cranston
Scotland
Woman Beater Arrested After Police Arrest
Thomas McKeown and Jack Gleason are jailed on charges of assaulting a woman and resisting an officer during a city arrest. The incident occurred near 26 East Mercury street and involved interference with Policemen Barshaw and Yutz. A raid on the French club on Wyoming street led to eight men being taken into custody for alleged involvement with fallen women. Bonds were posted and they face arraignment before Judge Boyle tomorrow. the accused deny wrongdoing and say fines were expected under prior administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McKeown
Jack Gleason
Jall
McKeown
East Mercury Street
Gleason
Barshaw and
Yutz
Wyoming Street
Galna
Track Built Across Rockslide At Prank
Vancouver reports the Canadian Pacific railway completed a temporary track across a major rockslide at Prank Alberta. The first train traversed the line at noon today as through traffic and the usual schedule resumed after a 25 day disruption. A permanent line will be built this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Blairmoore
Alberta
Canadian Pacific Railway
Seven Years in Prison for Robert Stickney
Great Falls May 23. Robert Stickney convicted of abducting four young girls from Denver was sentenced to seven years in the penitentiary. The term will be four years and seven months with time off for good behavior. Defense lawyers plan to appeal to the supreme court citing prior jeopardy. The court severely lectured Stickney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Robert Stickney
Denver
Supreme Court
Stickney
Phineas and Matthews Return From Blackfeet Trip
Phineas and Matthews return home from the Blackfeet Indian reservation after leaving May 13. They spent three days at the Davies ranch unable to proceed due to a fierce storm that raged throughout May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
Phineas &. Matthews
Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Davies Ranch
Military groups to attend memorial service in Helena
Helena organizations will attend memorial services in the Unitarian church on Sunday evening shaping a unified tribute from local units and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Unitarian Church
Paris Madrid Auto Races Start Amid American Interest
The Paris Madrid automobile race began at 4 00 am with Americans in the field led by W K Vanderbilt Jr and others. Gendarmes and troops secured Versailles track as 5000 cars filled the avenues and crowds gathered for the event with stern precautions and masked drivers. Vanderbilt Jr started late and faced a minute delay before passing Rambouillet 28th in line at 4 45 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Newport Set
Versailles
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
C. Gray Dinsmore
W. C. Daniels
Foxhall Keene
Ted Sloane
Rambouillot
Death of George Ray Furnell in Great Falls
Great Falls on May 23 reports the death of George Ray Furnell aged nearly 20, eldest son of Mrs. Dena Furnell of 1517 Third Avenue North. A Sun River native, he moved to the city with his parents and was a Great Falls high school sophomore who left after his freshman year due to ill health. Interment will be at Sun River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
George Ray Furnell
Dena Furnell
Third Avenue North
Sun River
Mail contract and appointments announced in Bath Malta area
Washington May 23 report awards a Bath to Malta mail contract to Malcolm Taylor of Malta. Pensions granted to J. H. Myers of Isolumbia Falls and Charles B. Greenfield of Hamilton. Louis F. Schett commissioned postmaster at Mammoth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Washington
Bath
Malta
Malcolm Taylor
J. H. Myers
Isolumbia Falls
Charles 8. Greenfield
Hamilton
Louis F. Schett
Mammoth
Rancher Charles Wood Injured by Horse Kick
Boulder, May 2. Charles Wood, a rancher east of town, was seriously hurt yesterday when a horse kicked him as he was leaving a stall. A hoof struck his back, breaking three ribs, and he endures great pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Boulder
Charles Wood
Town
Mr. Wood
Dr J H Irwin Becomes Meat and Milk Inspector
Havre dispatch states Dr J H Irwin departed for Great Falls to assume duties as meat and milk inspector for that city. He leaves Havre after accepting the post and will supervise local meat and dairy standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Havre
J. H. Irwin
Great Falls
Butte Blacksmith Shop Fire Damages Old Structure
A dilapidated shack at Front and Wyoming in Butte caught fire last evening. The eastern blacksmith shop owned by George Martin sustained minor damage while the western storeroom side was almost entirely destroyed. No insurance covered the pace and the loss was limited by rapid fire engine response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Front and
Wyoming
Continental Oil Works
George Martin
Pleasant gathering at John Lynch home on 1 415 B Street
A Wednesday evening party at John Lynch’s Walkerville residence brought many friends together for games. Miss Blanche Roach performed mandolin selections while Lynch hosted guests including Miss Annie Wright Miss Pannie Sewell Miss Hilda Rowse Miss Essie Steiner and several others before the last car for Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lynch
Walkerville
Blanche Roach
Lynch
Butte
Annie Wright
Pannie Sewell
Hilda Rowse
Essie Steiner
Eva Polkinghorne
Emma Duneckel
Libbie Retallie
Etta Tyack
Katie Gilbert
Irene Darlington
Miss Hollingsworth
May Hawke
Alice Hawke
Carrie Toward
Susie Toward
Sydney Odgers
John Foley
Harry Berryman
Stanley Gilbert
Reggie Odgers
Arthur Lynch
Ed Steiner
Frank Kitto
James Wright
Wille Hollingsworth
W. J. Willams
Lawrence Hamilton
Roy Recore
8Dney Hoar
Elmer Sommers
Guy Dent
Fire destroys butcher shop on Wyoming and Aluminum
A fire discovered at 11 30 last night gutted a small butcher shop at the corner of Wyoming and Aluminum Streets. Max Holter operated the shop. Firemen arrived as the place burned heavily. Damage estimated between 300 and 400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming and
Aluminum Streets
Max Holter
Reliance Proves Mastery In Coastal Yacht Race At Long Island Sound
In May on Long Island Sound the vessel Reliance clearly outclassed rivals Columbia and Constitution in a triangular course wind ranging from calm to eight knots. Although no official winner due to a 6:30 finish cutoff, Reliance led the pack and eventually sailed away with a two mile advantage after its start, underscoring designer Nathanael Herreshoff's racing prowess. The Columbia briefly held a slight edge over Belmont before Reliance's late surge.
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New York
Reliance
Columbia
Constitution
Long Island Sound
Herreshoff
Belmont
Lee
Helena approves wide scale music instruction for schools
Helena May 23 The board of education selects a music instructor and reelects teachers with fixed salaries across tiers from 110 to 70 dollars monthly. Several staff receive a five dollar raise and additional hires cover shorthand and commercial arithmetic duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Board of Education
Eleanora Cowperthwaite
A. J. Roberts
M. A. Stapleton
Emily Miladofsky
Alice Manwaring
Mary C. Wheeler
Anne CC. Fortune
Nellie Goodhue
Ida W. Kittlins
Margaret Wilson
Laura EB. Burnham
H. C. Carpenter
Kathryn Johnston
E. M. Lovejoy
Emma Perry
A. Louise Bean
Genevieve Boag
Helen Kingsbury
S. A. McBrine
Maggie V. Smith
Flora E. Baldwin
Mabel E. Blackstone
Daisy I. Blackstone
Clara R. Cins
Ida M. Ha
Pearl C. Blair
Cora Read
Willa Wicks
Julia Boten
Elise Bennett
Nelse Moutton
Alice Pope
Martha Swan
Alice Spencer
M. K. Smith
Cora M. Paine
Jcesse M. Hawkes
May Layman
Mary C. Strange
A. Gertrude Dean
Medora Dresser
May Maxey
Miss Maxey
Bozeman
Miss Baldwin
W. H. Johnson
H. (. Riggs
Claire Botkin
Mabel W. Scott
Grace Prewster
Mary
Gambling Opens Up in the Capital City
Helena May 23 reports say fare banks and games resumed after a month long suspension following a council inquiry into gambling charges. Investigators prompted authorities to shut down hurdy gurdy houses dance halls and variety theaters, which are expected to reopen Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Council
Earl M. Clapp and Miss Seodira Kiss Wed In Billings
Earl M. Clapp and Miss Seodira Kiss, prominent young residents of Billings, were married at 8 pm at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Godske. The Rev. KE Miller officiated. The couple plan an early train trip to Lewiston Idaho where the bridegroom will run a steam laundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
Earl M. Clapp
Seodira Kiss
A. J. Godske
KE. Miller
Methodist Church
Lewiston
Idaho
Hoster’s Stomach Bitters touted as remedy for indigestion
Ad claims the product cures loss of appetite heartburn nausea and dizziness after other remedies fail. It presents it as sufficient proof readers have not used the bitters and urges trial for relief.
Kidney and Bladder Health Claim Swamp Root Aid
An antebellum style advertisement claims Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures rheumatism backache and urinary trouble including Brights disease. It urges readers to request a free sample by mail and notes hospital and doctor endorsement. It lists symptoms, uses patient testimonies, and offers bottles for sale at drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Bright
Mall
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
F. Thomas
Best St
Buffalo
Elmer
Kilmer & Co
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N
Wedding reception honors Mr and Mrs Clapp
A wedding was witnessed by many friends followed by a reception and supper honoring Mr and Mrs Clapp.
Case Against Largent Is To Be Dropped
Great Falls, May 23. County Attorney Berry moved to drop sensational charges against Attorney John A. Largent from the McDermott Anaconda case after Judge Tattan directed an investigation. The findings say the bribery proposition cannot be corroborated and the case rests on a single witness’s word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Berry
John A. Largent
Tattan
Mind is affected by sister death at Great Falls
Miss Vincent, matron at the Crittenton home in Helena, found weeks ago in the Daly block and treated for self administered drugs, remains weak in a demented state. Overwork and brooding over a recent sister death appear to be the main factors behind her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Vincent
Crittenton
Helena
Daly Block
Deaconess Hospital
Durand Patent Application Rejected in Helena
Helena May 23. A decision of the Helena land office rejects Fred Durand's patent application for the Windsor Casino and Victoria lode claims in Granite county. The ground overlies D W Hennessy's homestead entry, which is recommended to include that portion of land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Helena Land Office
Fred Durand
Windsor, Casino and
Victoria Lode
Granite County
D. W. Hennessy
Jersey Cows Sold At Public Auction In Billings
A carload of young Jersey cows from Illinois, sent by T. J. Bouton as an experiment, sold at public auction in Billings this afternoon. About a head sold for prices ranging from 19 to 5 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
Illinois
T. J. Bouton
New Flour Mill Contract Awarded in Bozeman
The Bozeman Milling company has awarded the machinery contract for a new flour mill at Hoseman on the Story Mill site to Nordyke and Marion of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoseman
The
Standard
Bozeman
Bozeman Milling Company
Nordyke & Marion of
Indianapolis
Mill and elevator project planned with large expenditure
The company plans a mill and a $0.009 bushel elevator to be erected without contracting. The project envisages spending between $160,000 and $175,000 in total.
Plenty of Houses for Havre People
Havre May 23 There is a prospect of many residences being built to relieve the housing shortage since the machine shops opened. G H Goodrich of New York plans cottages for railway workers sold on installments to attract married men and improve retention. No vacant houses have existed in town for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
G. H. Goodrich
New York
Great Falls
All Urged to Decorate for Roosevelt Visit
Helena citizens along the parade line urged to decorate homes and businesses by Tuesday afternoon May 26 to be ready for President Roosevelt's visit next Wednesday. Gen Charles D Curtis chairs the decoration committee guiding efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Roosevelt
Charles D. Curtis
Winter trip in the Park through the Na park
Livingston May 2. A. T Mitchell of Dublin and Arthur Lt. Mitchell of Bent England traveled through the Na park on a winter journey homeward from a harsh but rewarding trek. They were once in Wyoming cattle business and praise the trip despite discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Livingston
A. T Mitchell
Dublin
Ireland
Arthur Lt. Mitchell
Bent
Devonshire
England
Na Park
Wyoming
Jury Deadlocked in Tarnovich Forgery Case
Great Falls May 3 The jury in Tony Tarnovich’s case, accused of forging a $1.50 check on a prominent merchant, disagreed after hours of deliberation. Court will not hear further jury trials this term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
Tony Tarnovich
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