Carbon County Booms with Burlington Rail Link Plans
Local note from the Red Lodge Republican urges readers in Lewistown to support a Burlington rail connection linking Bridger to Scribner. The through route would boost Carbon county especially the fruit district, and promote cement over wooden planks for long term savings and durability.
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Red Lodge
Lewistown
Carbon County
Burlington
Bridger
Scribner
Clark's Fork
Denver
Puget Sound
Great Northwest
Dixon speech praised for Montana railroad rate justice
The Great Falls Tribune endorses Senator Joseph Dixon's Congressional Record speech as one of the best arguments on Montana railroad rate justice. It argues water competition as an excuse is a pretense and notes Dixon's status among insurgents in the Senate.
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Great Falls Tribune
Tribune
Congressional
Joseph Dixon
Montana
Dixon
Congress
Judith basin hailed as Garden of Eden for farming boom
Fergus County Democrat celebrates the Judith basin as a stunning destination with knee high grass and grain fields. It notes 60 to 70 steam plowing outfits and hundreds of teams reclaiming virgin soil for intensified farming, praising the region’s beauty and agricultural momentum.
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Fergus County
Democrat
United States
Judith Basin
Montana
Adam
Garden of Eden
Montana Gratitude for Dixon Railroad Amendment
The people of Montana praise Senate Dixon for advancing the railroad amendment in the administration bill. Supporters say those who opposed him are softened, and if the measure passes the president for signature, Montana and other rate-burdened states will reward Dixon with acclaim.
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Bridger Times
Montana
Senate Dixon
Mr. Dixon
Insurgents Press In Congress Against Trusts
The insurgent wing of the Republican party fights for the people against trusts with aid from the Democratic minority. They resist being expelled from the party and threaten dire consequences for the stalwarts if pursued.
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Republican Party
Congress
Cannon, Aldrich & Co
Mason Emerges as Potential Senatorial Contender
Washington politics stirs over selecting a successor to McCormick who will not run next winter. Allen C. Mason, a mining man from Tacoma, is among several being groomed for the contest and would be a lively addition to the upper house if he enters the race.
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Helena
Washington State
McCormick
Allen C. Mason
Tacoma
Mason
Jana
Congress
Sentinel Plans Eight Page All Home Print Expansion
The Lake Shore Sentinel announces a Cranston newspaper press and sufficient type to double its capacity. Once installed, the paper will publish as eight pages all home print. The change was set for May 1 but delayed by the fates and the Great Northern railroad.
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Lake Shore Sentinel
Polson
Sentinel
Cranston
Great Northern Railroad
Lorimer Denies Bribery Plot in Senate Election
The blond boss Lorimer of Illinois says he knows nothing of bribery in the senate election. He insists if Representative Link was paid for his vote, someone else did it, illustrating the value of considerate friends and supporting direct election of senators.
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Musselshell
Lorimer
Illinois
Senate
Link
Senate Races Rumors Sweep Through Maine and New York
Hale of Maine declares he will not seek re election. Al Drich’s allies anticipate retirement. Chauncey of New York has not spoken but may also leave, aided by his backers.
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Hale
Maine
Senate
Aldrich
New York
Chauncey
Burglars Call While Diamonds Stay Under Pillow
A New Jersey man stored $10,000 in diamonds under his pillow to safeguard his savings. He says the risk proved unwise as burglars targeted his home, and notes banks are safer for money unless one prefers investment risk.
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Missoula
New Jersey
Town Seeks Cement Sidewalks to Cut Damages
In Libby, the Western News argues the town must fund cement sidewalks to avoid costly damage suits and other unidentified losses, stressing long term savings and safety for residents.
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Libby
Value of good roads boosts nearby property worth
The Valley County News notes that permanently improved roads consistently raise the value of adjacent properties, highlighting road infrastructure as a key driver of local real estate gains.
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Frm
The
Valley County News
Ex president Loubet run down by automobile in Paris
From the Powell County Post readers are reminded of a Paris incident where ex President Loubet was struck by a car stirring concerns about how to manage former leaders. The report notes the event and implies worries over ex presidents.
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Powell County Post
Paris
Loubet
Peculiar Anomaly Described As Barbarism By Observant Writer
A Forsyth Times Journal column bluntly notes a peculiar anomaly of nature claiming one half of the Caucasian race remains barbaric. It asserts practices of face painting rib squeezing foot binding hair from corpses and wearing dead birds’ head decorations.
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Forsyth Times-Journal
Montana Supreme Court Judges Salary Sparks Aspirations
The Miles City Independent notes that current inadequate pay for Montana supreme court judges fails to deter aspiring candidates, despite calls for higher compensation.
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Miles City
Montana Supreme Court
Hearst Disapproval Of Mayor Gaynor Noted
The Missoulian notes receipt of papers from the New York American and casually observes that William Randolph Hearst does not approve of Mayor Gaynor.
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The
New York American
William Randolph Hearst
Gaynor
Stamp Germs Threaten Health Lick Postage
Scientists warn germs lurk in postage stamps making licking stamps dangerous. The silver state editorial notes this as a modern reason to skip replying to letters and adopt healthier habits.
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Deer Lodge
Paradox in Public Debate on Children and Finance
The passage notes a paradox where women without children discuss children eloquently and men without bank accounts speak on finance. It suggests detachment may shape public discourse and invites reflection on perspective and credibility in opinion shaping.
Nicaragua Revolution Struggles for News Space
The report notes the persistent effort of the Nicaraguan revolution to gain prominent coverage in the press, lamenting the lack of adequate attention. It highlights ongoing struggles to secure position and visibility in news columns.
Kalispell Journal Notes Haley's Comet Disappointment
After a ten year wait to glimpse Halley’s comet the reader reports disappointment as the object shows no tail beyond what is seen on Goshorn’s dog, reflecting the letdown.
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The
Kalispell Journal
Halley
Goshorn
Virginia City Notes Elks Masons Knights Templars and ranch sale
Special correspondence reports Elks will initiate a four man class next Tuesday with Harry In charge and plans for a big event. Dr M A Walker of Dillon will visit Virginia City to confer Royal Arch Masons degrees next Wednesday followed by banquet. P B Moss of Billings will visit Thursday to confer Knights Templars degree and a smoker to follow. The Charles A Clark ranch near North Meadow creek totaling about 1700 acres was bought by John S Allen for around 20000. Frank Fitzgerald, leasing the Ennis hotel and livery, is seen with traveling men. Ball Tullock shipped about 30 tons of high grade ore to Washoe smelter from the Wanetka claim, expected to net around 100 per ton with previous shipment at 112 per ton.
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Standard
Virginia City
Oro Y Plaza
M. A. Walker
Dillon
Royal Arch Masons
Montana
Royal Arch
P. B. Moss
Billings
Knights Templars
Frank Fitzgerald
Ennis
Frank
Ball & Tullock
Washoe
Wanetka
Nellie Bly
Flag Day Offer From The Standard
Free VFlags with a year of advance subscription payment. Get an all wool bunting flag eight by five feet in celebration of Flag Day June 14.
Endearing Farewell Notes Liver Illness Tale
A brief obituary style fragment honors a departed individual who faced illness with courage. It notes that the liver condition was the primary health issue and reflects on the person’s good heart and resolve during illness.
Japanese labor lauded as essential to California farms
Sacramento May 2. The state labor commissioner’s report on Japanese in California argues unskilled labor represented by Japanese is essential for California’s farm industries. It notes Japanese workers make $1.50 daily in fields but $4 to $7 under contract, with many moving toward shares, land rental, or ownership. The study also examines moblization by bosses, wage conflicts, and a shortage of available labor for harvests.
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Sacramento
Cal
California
Empire Exploration directors tour Cole canyon mine
In Twin Bridges H B E Hobart Walter Allen and J A Stevenson of Butte visited to inspect Empire Exploration property in Cole canyon. Manager Herman Strasburger oversees development with a large ore body opened and shipments to start once a road reaches the site in a few weeks.
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Standard
Twin Bridges
H. BE. Hobart
Walter Allen
J. A. Stevenson
Butte
Empire Exploration Company
Cole Canyon
Herman Strasburger
Sarah Batterton
Deer Lodge
Edna Bush
Rochester
Arthur Price
Miaine
Josie McCoy
Ketchum
Idaho
Dillon
Charles Ziegler
Grimm
Alder
Apes of Gibraltar in Decline Sightings Dwindle
Harper's Weekly notes fewer Gibraltar apes, the last few years seeing fewer of Europe’s wild simians. Theories blame fortress gunfire for driving them away though the exact cause remains uncertain.
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Harper's Weekly
Gibraltar
Barbary Apes Brought Across Straits After Death Of One
The article notes expeditions to Spain to avoid crossing the straits by swimming. It recounts eight to four apes existing and the plan to introduce new blood from Africa with a pair from Tetuan. A male died from seasickness and wall concussion after arrival. A second pair was then brought over to guard against sex imbalance.
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Spain
Barbary
Africa
Tetuan
Straits
Local classifieds list sales and job notices in Butte
A collage of sale offers and ads from Butte posted listings include standard bred bay filly for sale at 829 Colorado, white steam automobile Box 13 Walkerville, Buckeye buggy 1121 Nevada Ave, market notes for Rev Mattie Calder Rutledge and Madam Guy with circle duties, a road salesman wanted Box 452 Bozeman, young ladies training at Bozeman sanitarium, calls for furniture purchase at 6988, Bell 70X, K P hall Butte, bicycle wanted, furniture buyers, and several assayers chemists including Lewis & Walker 108 N Wyoming, Thomas Buggy 480 N Main Box 52, The Rombauner Co 56 E Granite, M. E. Mayer 7 N Montana Box 314.
Indians Don't Swear, Guardian of 860 Cherokee Children
Des Moines readers hear from Dave Guyette, former Iowan turned Muskogee guardian, who oversaw bonds and care for over 860 Cherokee children before Oklahoma statehood. He lauds Cherokee母 rearing noting women never punish or swear at children, even in English, as no Cherokee swear words exist.
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Des Moines Register
Dave Guyette
Muskogee
Okla
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Guyette
Tahlequah
Des Moines
United States
For Rent and Sale Ads in Anaconda and Butte
Classified notices list rental homes including 3 and 4 room houses at addresses in Anaconda and Butte, a blacksmith shop swap offer in Deer Lodge, a store room with basement at 128 W Broadway, medical buybacks in Butte, and furniture sales at several Montana locations with requests for secondhand items and high cash offers. The items include houses, cabins, a shop, and furniture pieces with contact avenues.
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Gregson Springs
Wellcome & Peckover Co
Butte
Anaconda
Inquire
East Third Street
W. Broadway
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California Fields
Prince Rupert
Vancouver
New Westminster
Walter S. Mitchell P.O. Box
B. C
Moler System College
Front Ave
Spokane
Wash
Henry Jonas & Son
Granite St
Parson's Employment Office—& Cooks
W. Park
Ind
Empire Automobile Institute
N. Y
Fashion Club
Mont
R. B. Gage
Arenes
N. Excelsior St
Leland Hotel
J. W. Haggerty
S. Arizona
Anderson
Want Advertising
Jon Salee
O'Brien & Chamlston
Wickes, Mont
Livingston
Harry Zick
Midway
Belt
Scott House
Samuel Scott
N. Renton Ave
Arizona
Vtah Ave
Quartz
Buick Automobile
Maccallum & Cloutier Mercantile Company
Anaconda, Mont
Mosco W
Bourbon Wilkes Jr
Sirocco
Moscco W
Moscow
Cardwell
William Craim Cardwell
Brunswick-Bulke-Collender Co
Broadway
Arizona St
Regina
Continental Novelty Co
Omaha
Neb
Butte Machinery Co
Feldman
W. E'dway
E. Broadway
Standard Office
Slater Brick and Tile Co
Silver
Butte, Mont
Dakota St
Galena St
ESTEY
Fremont St
Montana Auto Service Co
Utah Ave
Colorado
White Steam Automobile
Walkerville
Buckeye Buggy
Nevada Ave
Mattie Calder Rutledge
Colorado St
Madam Guy
W. Galena
Bozeman, Mont
Bozeman Sanitarium
Bell
K. of P. Hall
S. Main
Butte Fur
Main
Lewis & Walker
N. Wyo
Box 14
Thomas Buggy
Main St
Rombauer CO
M. E. Mayer
N. Montana
Salbe—Real Estate
Welch, Harrington & Company
Marcus Daly
Bitter Root Valley
Granite Street
Beckwith St
South Butte
Hutte Land and Investment Co
State Savings
Fayette Harrington
Hamilton, Mont
George F. Brooks
Ruby Valley
Madison County
Sheridan
Big Blackfoot Valley
Muchmore’s
Ovando
Beaverhead Valley
Whitehall
B. F. Yerkes
Paul Rossier
Pine St
San Francisco
Shobter's Land and Loan Office
Pittsburgh Block
Helena, Mont
Hornet
Franklin
Iron
J. A. Birthright
Birthright
D. Shirkey
Phoenix Bloca. Ind
McRae & Solveson
Slemons & Booth
Silver Bow Block
Simon Bank
Bailey L. & R. Co
E. Granite
Wilson & Smith CO
Owsley Block. — Real Estate
Harrison Ave
Galena
Peking
Hu? S. Main
Guardian
Phoenix Block
Legion
Albemarle
Granite
Rogers
E. Park
Concord
Butta
Copper
Cherry At
Shields Building
Anacnda
K. Pakat
T. Park
Standard Drug Estate
Maryland Avenue
Porphyry
W. Gold
Alabama
Park At
S. Idaho
Warren Ave
Boardman
Ash
W. Quarts
Summit
John McInerney
W. Mercury
Cedar St
South Main
Oecishi
Butte Ina
Grand Avenue Addition
Wall & Jackman CO
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