Montana State School of Mines graduates sixteen engineers
President Bowman conferred diplomas on sixteen graduates at the Montana State School of Mines ceremony. Mathewson gave a practical address stressing applying four years of study, pursuing practical work, and balancing college learning with hands on labor to advance in engineering careers amid a rain-soaked auditorium.
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Nimings
Appa State School
Mathewson
School of Mines
Butie
Ellergy
Fac
Montana
OC Mines
Eastern Mining Schools
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Guests and Travel Plans
Butte residents and visitors are noted in a series of short items. James Patten of PhiMNpsbure is a guest at the Finlen, Lloyd and wife of Missouri visit, J P Gilwer of Billings registered at the Thornton, W F Stone of Junction Idaho a guest at the Finlen, Arthur Vintern of Anaconda spent yesterday in Butte, G Ho Martina of Helena arrived for a brief visit, Mr and Mrs L A Walker returned from Seattle, Mary Schekenbach and children leave Butte for Hamburg aboard the Amerika on June 4, Johnstone not seriously injured in the wreck of the Royal Blue express, Rev EB Tilbuss and son Albert will sail June 13 for New York then Paris, Tilbuss plans to remain in Paris and return to Butte in July.
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James Patten
Butte
G. Ho Martina
Helena
L. A. Walker
Seattle
EB. H. Damex
Louis
Andigon
Finlen
Diddy Peters
Mary B Burwell
Anacwdda
Linten
Wathan Godfred
Te Railway Commission
Por Rom Fet
Shortridge Memorial Christian Church
Albert
New York
Cheebourg
Tilbumm
Paris
Tilbura Yall
Virginia deputies in Butte escort insane man from Warm Springs
John Rogers and Regasy Herndon from Virginia County deputies were in Butte after returning from Warm Springs where they handed Henry Vanwerken to contractors. Vanwerken, 77, once alderman, became violent and attacked a friend and wife, causing injuries before he was disarmed.
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John Rogers
Regasy Herndon
Virginia Cllr
Butte
Warm Springs
Henry Vanwerlen
Vanwerken
Pon
Wean
Smallpox Breaks Out on Battleship Kentucky
Benttle Moy at Bremerton navy yard reports smallpox aboard the battleship Kentucky, an Atlantic fleet vessel. The ship is quarantined as authorities consider preventive measures and crew health. If spread worsens, operations could be delayed and the Kentucky may join the Atlantic fleet next month for patrols.
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Kentucky
Benttle Moy
Bremerton Navy Yard
Gan Fennelsen
Democratic executive committee counts Alabama May primary vote
Montgomery May 1 The Democratic executive committee met to count the May primary votes. The report notes preliminary results and instructions issued by the committee.
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Montgomery
Ala
Two Women Held Up Their Apartments by Robber
Robber entered a Centerville boarding house at dawn yesterday, forced resident Miss Lisle Shea to hide, looted belongings of two young women including a watch and bracelet, then escaped through a window. Deputy Sheriffs arrested Kennedy, who claims innocence while the county attorney investigates. In Centerville a street fight between Peter Lutfi and the Pennyea brothers ended with fines for the Pennyea pair.
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Williamt. Kennedy
Centervius
Bherlit Barnicote
Kennedy
Foul Play Suspected in Mysterious Death
New York May 2. Investigation opened into the mysterious death of Charles H. Holmes a wealthy leather merchant. Holmes died after returning by taxi from a visit to House in West Forty-seventh Street. Driver Hush Fitzsimmons and residents Mrs Clara Moore Josephine Wells and Frederick Moore were taken into custody as the inquiry began.
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York
Charles H. Holmes
Seston
Violmes
Eidbhy
Hoatsman House
West Forty-seventh Street
Miles City Plans Enthusiastic Fourth Celebration
Special Dispatch to the Stenfurt reports Miles City will celebrate the Fourth with typical zeal. The chamber of commerce fields committees for dance, decorations, music, advertising, races, entertainment, sports, parade, and fireworks at the fair grounds. A midway and circus are also planned as part of the festivities.
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Stenfurt
Miles City
Chamber of Commerce
Grand Army men present tablet to high school
The Helena High School received a commemorative tablet from local Grand Army members during morning exercises. Jaden Honey N. Biske presented the gift, with Principal Roberts delivering the reply. The engraved tablet honors Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and will be displayed in the school corridor.
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Grand Army
Helena
High Selon
Lincoln
Jaden Honey N. Biske
Roberts
High Scrool
Oldest Gothic Churches Found in Gotland Baltic Island
Fragmentary report notes Gotland 40 miles from the mainland hosting 8,006 residents and about ten ancient churches, some dating to the 11th and 12th centuries. It cites the Church of the Holy Ghost as the oldest, with a 14th century restoration and medieval organ studies by German professor Hennerberg who examined 59 churches.
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Gothland
Wisby
Ve Ielend
Hennerberg
Sandro Amd
Crem
Wien
New School Fund Debate Reaches Balgratig Electors
Local notes report a special dispute in Relernia Montysey about funding for a new school. Officials propose a 15,000 unit loan or grant, with voters to decide by the coming election day. The article outlines the potential impact on Balgratig residents and surrounding communities.
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Balgratig
Newspaper Threat Wins Graft Fight In Ban Francisco
Ban Francisco May 22 The Evening Bulletin long active in graft prosecutions published a facsimile letter threatening destruction by dynamite to force withdrawal of $4,000 for information about the dynamiters of J Le Gallagher’s house in Garland The letter targets editor Fremont Oldest and the paper amid the graft cases coverage.
Outlaw Kills Sherite and Escapes to Hills
Latamin Wyoming May 2 Sheriff Ale tred Hath of this arts way killes this attarnoion 40 miles west of town by man camel Summers Iron Walden Colorado Summers tastil at large havin es teaped with posses pursuing him Summers had Held us and robbed his ant Flayer at Walden taking his pistol and beating him over the head with St Officers from Walden started after Summers notifying Sheriff Bath who left here in an automobile going to a spot within four mies of where hills body was afterward found The Colorado officers later found his dead bodly Summers appropriated Sheriff Bath s horse and fled to the mountain fast ndeses
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Aletred
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Iron Walden
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Walden
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Sherif Bath
Hils
Colorado
Fastndeses
Dillon May Day observances and school staff changes
Special dispatch reports Dillon on May 29 with a community observance planned on Saturday. Veterans groups, schoolchildren, and a grand march lead to the Methodist church for an address by Dr A B Martin and an afternoon graveside ceremony at Mountain View cemetery. Knights Templar and Masons will march to church services. The high school year ends with the publication The Retina and announces teacher appointments and a 10 month term for the Dillon public schools, including raises for Maud Stone and Lucien Flutie and new staff across grades.
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Standard
Tillon
Millon
Grand Army of the Republic
Womans Belief Corps
Whitdren
Nubile
Steadman
A. B. Martin
Elutren
Speaiawuele
Tills
Dillon Public Schools
Maud J Stone
Lucien Flutuw
Grace Gracier
L. Robbins
Hormet Callers
Dmary
Innes
Margaret Jeffrey
Pluma
Tattersatl
Helen Winton
Seade
Bernice Meyers
Maud Stone
Bertha BH. Malone
Market Rosy
Marel Catlin
Tella Torchester
Grace Graeter
Cost of living in 1908 shows mixed price signals
The London Economist and Bradstreet index show consumer prices near three year lows, with mixed moves in bread, meat, provisions, fruit, and metals. Despite lower wholesale costs, living expenses still feel high due to weather, sugar, and other factors, while speculation risks cloud the benefit.
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London
Bradstreet
Suy Lousshalder
Bradstreet’sigures
Kansas City Star Fragment on Street Planning
Fragmentary report quotes Prof. Wooderick Aerler discussing urban street plans in Kansas City and a Cheyenne route. The garbled text references gravel roads and mountaintop roads, noting compact towns needing less infrastructure. Strong entities include Kansas City and Cheyenne. no clear dates or outcomes.
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Tansas City
Wooderick Aerler
Wyaning
Kanaas City
Phaye Tay
Cheyenne
Fragmentary Kansas City boulevard note appears
A partial OCR snippet hints at discussion of Kansas City boulevards and a fine white duet. The readable lines are fragmented and provide unclear context or actions.
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Kansas City
Olling
Butte and Missoula vie for state high school title
Missoula hosts the state high school championship game between Missoula and Butte high schools. Butte arrived late after midnight and was greeted by a delegation of students at their hotel. Missoula students waved at the visiting team as their train arrived.
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Missoula
Hn Mssoula
Butte High School
Butte
Tra
Missoul High
Origin of Moving Pictures and Early Devices
The article traces early motion picture concepts from Sir John Herschel and Charles Babbage to Dr. Fitton and the thaumatorpe, zoetrope, and early photography. It notes the persistence of vision as the basis for moving images and mentions Muybridge’s first systematic photographs of humans and animals.
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Culeago Tribune
Johan Herschel
Chartres Babbage
Babbage
Sir John
Fitton
Muyoridge
Asin
Award of Trophies To War Vessels in 1908 Target Practice
The cruiser Albany and gunboat Wilmington won trophies in their classes in the annual one mile target practice for 1908, announced by the navy department. Albany posted top marks with a merit of 1, while Wilmington earned 6, with star ships defined as those within 33 percent of the leading merit.
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Washington
Say
Albany
Wilmington
Perry
Navy Department
St. Maule
Wihouers
Ibs Pacifc
Atlantic
Taxi Service in Mexico City Dictates Fares by Color Flags
Report from Mexico City notes strict cab inspection and fare differentiation by color flags and stripes. Red taxis cost 73 cents per hour, blue rigs cost more with better horses, and top-tilt adds 2 cents hourly. Inspectors log each taxi’s numbers, destinations, and times at central station for public benefit.
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Mexico
J. Mt. Strenge
St. Louis
Sleter Republic
Speedy
United States
Sasser Bers
Ginseng Patch Dog Aims to Make Rich
A Brown County tale tells of a dog that hunts ginseng roots by scent and bark. Owners Roy W. Emig and Leon J. Cox in this city see potential profit, hoping to buy the animal if possible. The dog allegedly treed ginseng near the wood, aiding the owner as a lucrative venture develops.
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Roy W. Emig
Leon J. Cox
Brown County
Ize
Three Die In River Tragedy Near Dawson
Bodies of J. A. Otis his wife Idaella and his mother were recovered yesterday from a river near Dawson. The child was carried in a sling at the time of the drowning, while the adults fate remains under investigation. Local rescuers and authorities conducted a search following the incident with the river event becoming a somber community concern.
Count Wonk and Gousip Exchange Cryptic Note
A garbled dialogue hints at a baby mystery involving Mugley and Knox. The characters exchange unclear phrases about smothering and peen, with Mugley denying Knox's claim and Mugley asserting his own identity. The fragment reads as a scrambled street conversation.
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Migley
Knox
Arson Charge Hits Two Families in Missouri Yard Fire
In Missouri on May 22 Denuly Sheriff Belhl charged Mack with arson after an attempt to set fire to Blt Lora Slowe’s residence on Poplar Street. Flames were discovered in a lace curtain, minimal damage, witness saw a prowler and a man passing a object over the fence. The Mack and Brown families had long been feuding. the accused was released on recognizance until preliminary hearing.
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Standard
Missouri
Cnaylee Stack
Poplar Street
Blone
Phere
Teo
SherMack
Alans 4
Browe
Justles Thilldd
Senate Hold Up By La Follette In Quorum Clash
The Senate battled over La Follette's prolonged remarks and a clash over quorum rules. Amid stalled business and rowdy debates, Aldrich moved to compel attendance, triggering a temporary suspension and roll calls as supporters warned against further procedural delays.
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la Follette
Aldrich
Mr. la Follette
Senate
Aldrien
Ba Follette
Stone
Ja Davis
Arkansas
Worn Winter Hats Carry Comeback Question
From the Kansas City Times a curiosity note asks what to do with old winter hats as warm weather arrives. Jailer Philp Walet at pollen headquarters says he does not want hats himself but would wear them for men released each morning after being locked up the night before.
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Kansas City Times
Imo
Philp Walet
Pollen Headquarters
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