New Wesleyan University President Delivers Baccalaureate in Helena
Rev. Dr. J. W. Morris, new Wesleyan University president, preached on humanology and inner worth at St. Pauls Church with the four graduates present. The event marked his second Helena appearance as crowds gathered for Wednesday and Tuesday evening exercises and state Methodist leaders planned further meetings.
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St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Morris
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan
C. L. Bovard
George 21
King of
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W. W. van Orsdell
North Montana
University
Academy
Morris
David
Lenore VanScoy
Lena VanScoy
Andrew T. Fryman
Robert A Crichton
J. L. Albritton
Butte
Methodist Church
Drowned Man Found After Fatal St. Paul Shooting
The body of Henry Mingers was recovered from a nearby lake after he fatally shot his brother in law Frank Grepel last Sunday in St. Paul. Mingers tied a rope with a stone around his neck and may have taken his own life.
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Henry Mingers
Frank Grepel
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Abandoned Schooner Reaches Milwaukee May 26
The officers of the steamer Boston that reached Milwaukee report an abandoned schooner sighting off the harbor on May 26. Crew details and condition unavailable due to the fragmentary report.
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Milwaukee
Boston
Sailor sighting of abandoned schooner signals second wreck near Sheboygan
Reports say a schooner’s mast was seen after Friday’s gale, suggesting a second disaster near Sheboygan. The wreck lies miles from the spot where parts from the Hackley were found, and the Boston neared but could not confirm the vessel’s name.
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Boston
Durango Clifton Rail Line Promoted From Colorado
Durango Colorado and Clifton Arizona back a 365 mile railroad via Gallup New Mexico to Durango with a link to Lordsburg and the Southern Pacific. C G Whitcher and Durango mayor McConnell push the project seeking Phelps Dodge syndicate support. Delegations from Gallup Durango Clifton and local mines and ranches urge construction.
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Colo
Durango
Clifton
Ariz
Gallup
N. M
C. B. McConnell
Smelter City State Bank of
Arizona
New Mexico
Santa Fe
McConnell
Stagnant Berlin Stocks Calm on Easy Money Market
Berlin last week showed a stagnant bourse despite easier money. The Northern Pacific incident depressed activity in the American department, with weak crop news and lower April earnings for coal firms. German shorts faced selling pressure in New York and London, but authorities claim satisfactory arrangements at the London settlement.
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Kreuz Zeitung
New York
London
Minershalting atop Kenwood property under Clark orders
Martin Buckley in charge of W A Clark and C W Clark development work at Kenwood Helena has been ordered to halt operations until C W Clark arrives from the East. Clark telegraphed he will be in Butte Tuesday to decide future steps. Locals speculate a copper lead exists north of Mount Helena despite unclear results.
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Standard
Helena
Martin Buckley
W. A
C. W. Clark
Kenwood
Clark
Chicago
Butte
Kneckley
Clarks
Buckley
Mount Helena
Chicago shuts out Baltimore in errorless game
Chicago defeated Baltimore 5 to 0 in an errorless May 26 matchup attended by 12 500. Pitchers Griffith Sugden and McGinnner Dunn and Robinson starred as the White Sox blanked the Orioles in Chicago. Milwaukee outlasted Philadelphia 6 to 5 in a hard fought first game of a series before a large crowd. Rain affected Detroit Washington and other games with standings showing Chicago leading the league while Baltimore and Philadelphia trailed.
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Tacoma Beats Seattle in Pacific League Tilt 7 to 6
May 26 report from Seattle notes Tacoma won a tight Pacific League game 7 to 6 over Seattle. Omaria and Hutteries contributed hits as Bosie and Frary combined on pitching, with Carter and Rafert among the scorers for Tacoma.
Spokane Tops Portland in Second Series Contest
Spokane defeats Portland 1 to 0 in front of five thousand at Portland. Block drives in the lone run on misplays by Muller and Mahaffey. Umpire McDonald presides as the game ends with Spokane leading the series two games to none.
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Roore
Fire destroys large Torreon soap factory in Mexico
Torreon Mexico May 26 La Union a large soap factory controlled by Serano Jargas and owned by local stockholders was destroyed by fire Loss 225 000 The blaze caused extensive damage to the plant and surrounding area.
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Torreon
Mexico
Miley McDonough Delivers Homer In Swift Livingston Win
In Livingston, Miley McDonough hit the ball on the nose for a home run clearing the fence as Livingston defeated Bozeman 6 to 3. Strong pitching by Ryan and solid fielding highlight a fast game with few errors and a sharp late rally for the home club.
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Bozeman
Gateway City
Ryan
Mielde
Miley McDonough
McCarthy
Johnnie Mielde
Hinman
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Sullivan
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Civil Service Delegation Heads to Hawaii Inspect
Chief Examiner Servon of the civil service commission left Washington for New York then Honolulu to study Hawaii civil service. Civil Service Commissioner Rodenburg will join en route to Kansas City. They sail June 6 from San Francisco and reach Honolulu around June 4 for two weeks of examinations for Hawaii and Washington positions.
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Civil Service
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Hawaii
San Francisco
United States
Rain Dampens Pan-American Exposition Attendance
A steady rain from morning to night left the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition grounds looking deserted. Visitors sheltered in exhibit halls and the temple of music where the first organ recital was held, as Captain Slocum's Spray arrived at Park Lake after its global voyage. the formal launch is set for tomorrow.
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Burglary at Anderson House Suspects Tied to Circus Visitors
In Big Timber on May 2 burglars entered several rooms at the Anderson home and stole jewelry and valuables totaling several hundred dollars plus cash. Local opinion points to followers of Campbell Bros circus then in town yesterday.
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Campbell Bros.’ Circus
Freight wreck at Braddon kills two railroad workers
Spreading rails on the Santa Fe line at Braddon eight miles north of Pueblo caused a freight wreck at 2 15 yesterday morning. Head Brakeman FE J Washeaton of Pueblo and J W Holt of Newton Kan were killed. The train was heavily laden.
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Santa Fe
Braddon
Navy officer mileage allowed under army act says travel costs exempt
Acting controller Mr Mitchell ruled that a navy officer traveling on orders who would normally be entitled to mileage under the army appropriation act may receive mileage even when government transport and expenses are provided. The officer need not waive his mileage claim.
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Mitchell
Navy
Attorney General Aids Motion to Dismiss Burns Maine Claim
William Fuller assistant attorney general filed with the Spanish treaty claims commission a motion to dismiss Catherine Burns $20000 claim for the death of James R Burns from the Maine explosion on grounds of lack of jurisdiction.
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William Fuller
Spanish Treaty Claims Commission
Catherine Burns
James R. Burns
United States
Maine
Scandinavian Match Trust Planned By Scandinavian Firms
Information from Consul Burgh in Gothenburg reports a large match trust forming in the Nordic region. The joint stock company will include Danish factories, several Swedish plants, and one English factory with about 1.5 million dollars in capital.
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Washington
State Department
Negotiations to Abrogate U S Tunis Treaties
Talks have been underway to end two treaties between the United States and Tunis. The move follows a marked change in Tunis political status in recent years.
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Washington
United States
Tunis
Tunis Question Heats Up Over Old French Dependency Status
The text notes Tunisia is now a French political dependency and that treaties with the United States dating back over a century may be abrogated but negotiations linger without a conclusive settlement. The U S government resists discarding the ancient accords while French authorities push for recognition of modern conditions.
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United States
Tunis
Body found in Missouri River near Benton prompts mystery
Great Falls reports a male body found in the Missouri river at Teton eight miles below Fort Benton. John Ledgewood, a Great Northern bridge carpenter, will have the body brought to Benton tonight. The identity is unknown, with Frank Malmstrom suspected but not confirmed. A drowned horse with saddle was seen nearby, suggesting another possible death in the river in the last three days.
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Frank Malmstrom
Sun River
Missouri
War and Navy Appointments Announced in Washington
The War and Navy departments unveil a broad list of promotions and new ranks. Notable names include Henry Jackson as colonel cavalry and Charles A P Hatfield as lieutenant colonel cavalry, with many engineer corps officers and chaplains named.
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Henry Jackson
Cavalry
Charles A. P. Hatfield
Charles Gi. Ayres
Alexander MacKenzie
Engineer Corps
Amos Stickney
Garrett J. Lydecker
Thomas Hudbury
Charles FE. Davis
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Henry Adams
Harry H. Hodges
John Riddle
James B. Cavanaugh
Calvin Dewitt
Timothy BE. Wilcox
C. B. S8niffen
Charlee H. Whipple
Bradner D. Slaughter
Clyde D. V. Hunt
Fred W. Palmer
Edward W. Lanks
Myer Herman
John Gilbert
Abraham D. Williame
William W. Purnell
William Colbert
Bert J. Fader
Leonard D. Wildman
Henry M. Adams
Mississippi Commission
Navy
William H. Emery
George A. Bicknell
William S. Dixon
Cumberland G. Herndon
Landslide Delays Panhandle Trains Near Pittsburg
Heavy rains caused a landslide on Mt. Washington behind the McClintock mills. About 600 tons of earth and stone covered the tracks and toppled a 20 foot retaining wall. Panhandle trains will be diverted over the Ohio connecting bridge for about 36 hours until repairs are completed.
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Mt. Washington
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Boers Attack Convoy Near Ventersdorp Reported
Lord Kitchener dispatch from Pretoria dated May 26 notes a superior Boer force attacked a convoy between Ventersdorp and Potschefstroom on May 2 and 4 but was repulsed. Four Allied soldiers were killed and wounded. the convoy reached safety.
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War Office
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Potschefstroom
Queen Wilhelmina to attend Potsdam spring parade with Emperor
Berlin reports Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry of the Netherlands will witness the spring parade next Friday as guests of Emperor William. They will stay a few days at the new Potsdam palace.
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Shingle Mill Destroyed by Fire in Vancouver
The H. H. Spicers shingle mill burned this morning in Vancouver British Columbia. The fire began in the boiler room and caused an estimated loss of 20000 dollars, fully covered by insurance.
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B. C
H. H. Spicers
Grant cutter frees from rocks for temporary repairs
Victoria B C May 26 The United States revenue cutter Grant broke free from rocks in Saanich inlet this evening and is being towed to Victoria for temporary repairs by local tugs and harbor craft.
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Grant
Saanich Inlet
Government Wins Basily Senate Elections
Madrid May 26. Elections to the senate return 120 ministerialists and 90 opposition members in a sweeping result.
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Madrid
Senate
Deeds of Heroism on the U S S Petrel Crew
In Manila harbor on March 31 a fire on the U S S Petrel caused 23 sailors to be overcome by smoke. Lieutenant Commander J M Roper died saving others after diving into the flames while Naval Cadet James Lewis and Ensign Holman aided and 20 others recovered.
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Navy Department
U. S. S. Petrel
Manila
J. M. Roper
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James Lewis
Boner
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J. S. McKean
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American marksmen sail to face British experts
The U S trap shooting team selected to represent the United States for a two dollar and forty cent side match sails from New York to Liverpool aboard the Canadian. The event at Minutesex Gun club near London starts June 11 with 5 000 targets per side. The Engins ament may use both barrels while Americans use one. Severs well known shooters accompany the team with substitutes named for emergencies.
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United States
Minutesex
London
Liverpool
Fuller appeals after corporal’s rank reduction
Washington reports Captain A. M. Fuller of the second cavalry challenged his regimental command over a corporal being reduced to the ranks without troop commander recommendation. Lieutenant General Miles backed the judge advocate general, finding the action unauthorized and ordering the soldier restored to former duties.
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A. M. Fuller
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War Department
Miles
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Hungarian Grain Crop Signals Mixed Wheat Rye Outlook
The Hungarian Ministry reports wheat, barley and oats at medium condition while rye is poor. Areas under four crops plus maize are given as follows: wheat 8,257,46 acres. rye 2,630,499 acres. barley 246,847 acres. oats 2,471,692 acres. maize 5,40)736 acres.
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Department of Agriculture
Ministry of Agriculture
Hungary
London line ship Glenesk sails with wheat cargo
The Glenesk departed Tacoma bound for England via Japan, China, Manila and Suez. Its cargo valued at 0.000 includes 111.92 bushels of sacked wheat consigned to the Suez for orders.
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London Line
Glenesk
England
Japan
China
Manila
Suez
Fragmentary Time Marks From OCR Text
A series of unreadable time fragments appears in OCR text including 6:15 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. with scattered references 7:36 a.m. 11:50 a.m. 1:20 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. followed by stray 25 p. mm. m. which cannot be resolved into a coherent event.
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