Carnegie Views Not Approved in Steel Tariff Hearing
Interrogations by the House Ways and Means Committee revealed divisions over tariffs on iron and steel. Andrew Carnegie defended lower duties while several manufacturers urged protection and questioned the need for high steel rail tariffs. Industry figures from tin plate and wrought iron argued for reductions, noting potential effects on wages and production costs.
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Washington
Andrew Carenegie
Ways and Means Committee
House
Mr. Carnegie
Tod Magazine
Arts In Rates
Carnes
Carnegie
Payne
Campbell
W.V. Follansben
Pittsburg
Clark
Beal Elected President as Bank Sees Leadership Shakeup
Kansas City reports David Beal was chosen president of the Monat Bank of Commerce after William Barrett Tiddles resigned. Beal previously led the Union National Bank, which was absorbed last week by the Commerce institution.
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Kansas City
David Beal
Monat Bank “of Commerce
William Barrett Tiddles
Mr Beal
Union National Bank
Commerce
Chilpán Railroad Sold to London Syndicate
A London syndicate led by Wt Grace has bought the Chilpan railroad from Port Galeta to Coloso for 3400 dollars. The sale closes a chapter in regional transport as the line changes hands. In San Francisco, the Western Pacific Railroad announced the completion of the Flower Lake tunnel, a new underpass linking routes.
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Santiago
Ohio
London
Wt Grace
Port Galeta
Coloso
la Granja
San Francisco
Western’ Pacific “Railroad Company
Ite Flower Lake
Tunnel Drilling Through Pequop Mountains in Nye County
The main line of the Western Pacific includes a tunnel 3657 feet long through limestone in the Pequop mountains Nye County. Digging the tunnel consumed 21 months of work finishing the through section near Olla.
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Pequop Mountains
Nye County
Western Pacific
Olla
Lmestone
New Building Ready at Agricultural School
Special Dispatch to the Standard Toreman reports the state Agricultural College nears turnover of the new building to the college board next Tuesday December as required by law. The facility will relieve crowded departments and allow the domestic science unit to move from basement trouble spots, with agricultural departments joining from the Experiment Station building soon. A public dedication is planned for early 1910.
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State aRrictural College
College
Thermys
Malin
Carnegie Protects Views On Tariffs In Senate Exchange
Andrew Carnegie writes to Representative Payne arguing for protected duties and their gradual reduction, stressing protection as essential for industry. Payne replies the committee will seek information from all sources and welcomes input from Carnegie or any expert on tariff policy.
Grand Prize Race Field Attracts Heavy Betting
Annah Ga November night sets scene for a 402 mile Grand Prize road race featuring 20 powerful cars from France Germany and Italy. Start at 9 am with one minute intervals. Benz Fiat and Chadwick teams lead betting with Haupt a long shot favorite at 12 to 1. Strong entries include Nazarro Duray Seixg and De Palma among others.
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Annah
Novight
Tom
Tox
Nazarro
Earle
Benz
Duray
Diedetrich
Seixg
de Palma
Tile Haupt
Chadwick
Fenton Wins In Laurel Mayor Contest After Tie
In Laurel the mayoral race between W R Westbrook and EL Fenton ended in a tie with equal votes. The town council then appointed Fenton mayor after Westbrook challenged a ballot. Judge Fox later discarded a ballot counted for Fenton and another for Westbrook, leaving the outcome unresolved.
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Fenton
Laurel
W. R. Westbrook
EL. Fenton
Ofice
Couneil
Westbrook
Fox
Man Charged After Pouch Theft Trial
Charien Stevens a Black man was brought to trial in Kansas City on a charge of stealing three dollars from a registered mail pouch here months ago. The pouch was opened but none of the money was recovered.
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Kansas City
Charien Stevens
Debut of President Roosevelt’s Second Daughter Promised
Washington society anticipates a major event as Miss Ethel Roosevelt, second daughter of the President, prepares for her debut during December. Elaborate preparations are underway at the White House and social circles in Washington expect a grand reception to mark her initial vows.
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Roosevelt
Alice
Washington
Amerve
Misa
Ethel
White Hoe
Balloonists Endure Terrifying Desert Landing Far From LA
An account from Ehrenburg Arizona details Captain A F Mueller and J K Hutchingen surviving a 210 mile balloon flight from Los Angeles in a fierce desert landing. High winds and rocky terrain bruised them as they climbed into the balloon rigging to escape gas loss and a broken bag. They rested days before returning to Los Angeles.
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Los Angeles
Ehrenburg
Ariz
A F. Meuller
United States
J. K. Hutchingen
Colorado River
San Jascinto
Aeronaute
Mueller
Dalton
Basket
Forward Movement society suit in unusual district court action
Lewistown reports a suit by John Townsend of Fort Maginnis against the Forward Movement society of San Francisco claiming lost mining claims tied to a failed promised communication with spirits. Townsend seeks return of Cone Butte mining claims valued at least 1000. The case highlights a spiritualist dispute amid local health and college news.
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Standard
Lewistown
John Ik "Townsend
Fort Maginnis
Forward Movement Society
San Francisco
Towh
California
Hee
Cone
Butte
Hworth
Townsend Hover
Alree
Cone Butte
Cooper's Trial Set for December 8 in Carmack Case
Nashville arraigns Duncan B. and Robi John D. Sharp on murder charges in the death of Senator W. E. Carmack. Court denies defense bid to delay until January. prisoners remanded to jail as the trial date is scheduled for December 8. London inquiry notes no rise in foot and mouth disease among American cattle. British officials informed by American authorities of potential cable updates.
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Nashville
Tenn
Duncan B
Robi John D. Sharp
W. E. Carmack
Dee
Battel
London
House of Commons
Edward Strachey
Board of Agriculture
America
Ime
Washing to Leave for San Francisco Ambassadors
After a three day stay in San Francisco the special envoy sent by China prepares to depart for San Francisco. The visit marks a diplomatic gesture amid ongoing talks with American officials.
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San Francisco
China
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Promoted by Medical Authorities
Historical overview asserts that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription helps women with weakness and nerve troubles. It cites figures such as Dr John Fyfe and Prof Finley Ellingwood endorsing its tonic effects and mentions Golden Seal as a key ingredient. The piece reviews alleged benefits for dysmenorrhea and related female health concerns.
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Pierce
John Fyfe
Sausareoaeyers
Fyfe
Finley’ Ellingwood
M.d.cof Bennett Medical College
Chicago
Aiys
John A. Scudder
R. Bartholow
Jefferson Medical College
United States party to thank government for Boxer indemnity remission
A fifty member delegation will depart at nine tomorrow morning for Washington to thank the government for remission of part of the Boxer indemnity. They will travel on a special train operated by the Southern Pacific.
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Ime
United States
Washington
Relief ship Relief badly damaged by typhoon hits Guam
A hospital ship Relief, overdue five days, was damaged by a typhoon on November 18 near Southern Lazar. Engines disabled and a fire broke out, quickly controlled by disciplined crew. The vessel now proceeds to Manila under its own steam after engine repairs.
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Manila
Guam
Lazar
Coeur d Alenes Man to Run Spanish Lead Mine Venture
Wallace Idaho businessman Cardoner, owner of Hercules mine at Burke, says he has purchased and will run mines near Harcelona Spain using modern methods. The deal includes a one sixteenth interest bought from Harry Orchard, currently serving a life sentence.
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Wallace
Idaho
Cardoner
Hercules
Burke
Harcelona
Spain
Harry Orchard
Efforts to obtain confession fail in Cea murder case
Police fail to secure a confession from Dominick Lapetelio in the murder of Francisco Cea on a road west of Millings on Oct 3. Witness Fay Robinson admits Lapetelio had money after the killing, a Northern Pacific check cashed in Hills, and a new clothing purchase tied to Lapetelio. Lapetelio previously roomed with Cea and was seen with him days before the crime.
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Tilinge
Bolles
Dominick Lapetelio
Francisco Cea
Fay. Robinson
Big ‘Timber
Lapetell
Cea
Lapetello
Northern Pacific
St Paul
Hilings Oct. Jr
Cen
Conlan
Cody
Miners Return to Work Amid Union Meeting
Finnish miners on the east side refuse to return to work at Northwestern Improvement Company No 2 slope after bodies of countrymen are found. A miners union special meeting, led by District Officers Purcell and Morgan, decides all miners will resume work. No 4 workings are currently active and expected to run at full capacity within days.
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Ted Lodge
Great Falls of Rock
Purcell and Morgan
Tn Ite
Eight Hour Day Policy Scrapped By Local Councils Clash
Denver reports the morning session of the building trades department of the AFL defeated a proposal to allow local councils to represent cities at the annual convention. The afternoon session urged federal action for a nationwide eight hour workday on all government contracts. Candidates for leadership announced. adjournment set for Friday.
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Denver
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Rochester
Montreal
Pittsburg
St. Paul
Toronto
San’ Francisco
James Kirby
W. J Spencer
Wis
Business Today
France, famed minister and author, celebrates 90th birthday
In New York on Nov 2 the celebrated former minister and man of letters France Aye ob remained in good health at his residence. The event marks his ninety first birthday as noted by the editor and local observers.
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New York
France
Archbishop Harty Returns From Batangas Province Tour
Manila reports Archbishop Harty completed a three day tour of Batangas province confirming the sale of church property to...
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Manila
Harty
Batangas Province
Fragmentary historical note on infrastructure and capital
Fragmented passage mentions public improvements and agricultural pursuits with reference to attracting American capital. The chaotic OCR yields unclear names or dates, but hints at government funding and national development. No identifiable individuals or places are readable to anchor specifics.
Walkerville Firemen Dance in Sixth Annual Event
Walkerville's fire department held its sixth annual dance at Hibernian hall Centerville last night. A large crowd enjoyed music and dancing that continued past midnight with attendants ensuring dancers returned home safely. Committees included Arrangements Mike Murphy John Meter Kelly Mike Peters Fred O'Donnell John McDonald Joe Whalen Floor manager Chief Tolland Assistants Joseph Briney Mike Peters John McNamee Peter Kelly William Phillips Jamen Colling Dan Cadigan John Murray Frank Dent and M Murray Reception attendees included Mayor Ea Finnegan John J. Doige George Stevens Dennis Corbett Ed Fleming James Broughton C O'Donnell Pat Colligan Mike Sturpy and Mike Reynolds.
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Walkerville
Hibernian Hall
Centerville
Ood
Butte
Mike Murphy
John Mi Meter Kelly
Mike
Peters Fred O'Donnell
John McDonald
Joe
John’ Whalen
Benefit Concert a Perfect Success in Terville
A joint benefit for members of Knights of Pything No 4 and Washington lodge No 2 held last night at Terville. The hall was crowded. Montana State Band and Stevens Glen clan performed. Chairman Elay Ford led a varied program including solos, recitations, glee club numbers, and whistling and bass performances.
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Cal
Knights of Pything
Washington Lode
C. B
Terville
Vail
Elay Ford
Montana
Stevens Glen Clan
Montana State Band
Professor Stevens
Glee Club
Sol
Olile Winans
George Tippett
Margaret Oneill
Comet Toio
We de Holman
Woprang
Insurance Men Banquet a Happy Affair in City
A well known city insurance men dinner at the Thornton last night drew state attendees. Guests of honor included Henry L. Rosenfeld and Leon O. Fisher of Equitable. Other local figures from Butte Helena Missoula Havre and Anaconda attended among them J E Matthews and G F Brooks.
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Thornton
Henry L. Rosenfeld
Equitable
Leon O. Fisher
Wyman Mir
W._D. ais. Td. O'Brien
Rowe
Butte
Ensign
Helena
Allen Plere
Miss Stone
J. E. Matthews
Havre
George F. Brooks
Missoula
George Conway
Dilton
P.M. Sullivans
Anaconda
RA. Grimth
Hospital ship Relief in terrific battle with sea
The hospital ship Relief arrived in Manila after a typhoon drove her off course on a voyage from Manila to Guam. Deckhouse damaged engines disabled but all aboard are safe. She will be to Cavite Navy Yard for repairs lasting several days.
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Manila
Relief
Guam
Noone
Navy Yard
Cavite
Bondsman Dingee Fails to Appear in San Francisco Court
William J. Dingee, cited by Judge Dunne for examination over his $400,000 bond for ex Mayor Schmitz, could not be located and sheriff reports service failed. DA Langdon seeks a one week continuance. next hearing set for Monday the 20th.
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San Francisco
William J. Dingee
Dunne
Thomas H. Williams
Schmitz
Dinee
Langdon
Mrs Fitzgerald Dies of Heart Disease in Butte Home
Mrs Mary Fitzgerald widow of Edward Fitzgerald died of heart disease at her residence 23 Bennett street Butte last night She was born in County Kerry Ireland and had lived in Butte six years with six daughters Elizabeth Teresa Josephine Zo and Mrs R J McDonald and Mrs Nick Hinch among mourners Miss Elizabeth Fitzgerald a well known public school teacher Funeral time to be announced later Friends are asked to omit flowers
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Edward Fitzgerald
Bennett Street
Hutte
County Kerry
Ireland
Butte
Gold Hill
Nev
Elizabeth
Teresa
Josephine
R. J. McDonald
Nick Hinch
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Pony residents Harry Stitenmeyer and Ming Mabel Rowker wed
Harry Stitenmeyer and Ming Mabel Rowker, noted Pony residents, married last night at St Johan Episcopal Church with Rev. S C Blackiston officiating. The couple will live in Pony after a short stay in Rade. Stitenmeyer is an athlete and mining man. Rowker is a Pony native with many Madison County friends.
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Harry Stitenmeyer
Ming Mabel Rowker
Pony
S.C Blackiston
St. Johan. Episcopal Church
Rutchmeyer
Madison County
Meteorite Kills Two Horses Near Muskogee
A meteorite fell seven miles north of Muskogee Oklahoma last night striking the barn of Frank Smith. It killed two horses and buried the wreckage deep in the ground.
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Muskogee, I. T
Muskogee
Prank Smith
Court weighs county warrants and purchase power limits
Legal action challenges the county commissioners authority to spend over ten thousand dollars without a public vote. Meagher refuses to certify warrants issued for Laura Clark while funds were insufficient, prompting mandamus against the treasurer. Appraisers valued disputed property at seventeen thousand five hundred dollars as parts of the case unfolds.
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Meagher
Laura Clark
Mandamus
It Lang
Ude Lynch
J. K. Haslet
Jim Riley
Ahl” Mueller
Tie election in Madison County prompts withdrawals
A. Westmoreland and T. B. Mint, tied in the Madison County race for the legislature, agreed to resign to avoid a $2,500 special election. Amos Fastman may be declared the winner, with attorney M. M. Duncan in Virgin City noting the issue may go to the attorney general for decision.
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Madison
TA. Westmoreland
Thomas B.” Mint
Pony
Norris
Amos Fastman
M. M. Duncan
Virgin City
Butte
Dillon
Emery Pulver
Butte Briefs Highlight Duncan Visit and Honeymoon Couple
Montgomery M. Duncan of Virginia City, a recently reelected legislator, visited Butte yesterday en route to Dillon. J Albert Erickson and his bride of Great Falls are enjoying their honeymoon in Butte after their wedding Tuesday evening.
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Montgomery M. Duncan
Virginia City
Butte
Dil Ton
J. Albert Erickson
Bride of
Great Falls
Copper City
Deserter Captured After Fort Missoula Alert
Sheriff Campbell traced J P Coalt an alleged deserter from Fort Missoula to Butte. Coalt was seized on the street and confined in the city jail for two hours before being sent back to Missoula on the North Coast Limited.
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Campbell
Butte
J.P Coalt
Missoula
Coal
Orders for locomotives and cars at San Sebastian
San Sebastian reports Tagak Manjiro the Japanese minister to Spain announced here that orders for 31 locomotives and 33 passenger cars total 300,000. The statement comes as St. Louis racing orten details emerge.
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San Sebastian
Tagak Manjiro
Spain
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