Independent Democrats Gather for Montana Convention in Butte
Delegations from across Montana arrive as the Independent Democrats convene in Butte to protest bribery and chart a bold, united platform. Prominent officials, legislators, and county leaders converge with plans for a strong, historic gathering.
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Bloodler
Independent Democratic Party
Northern Pacific
McLean
Red Lodge
Howard
Gebo
Butte
Timothy Collins
Great Falls
Sterling Democrats
Cascade
Henry G. Richerts
Supreme Court
David Marks
Board of Equalization
Nolan
Helena
Lewis and Clarke County
Smith
Butte Democrats
Ninety-six
John G. Morony
Deer Lodge
T. W. Poindexter
Beaverhead
W. H H. Campbell
Flathead
Ed Norris
Stiff
House of Representatives
Missoula County
Sanders Portrays Clark Backers as Stung by Bribery Tale
The piece recounts Wilbur F. Sanders lampooning Clark’s supporters in Montana as rotten with bribery. It notes Sanders citing Washington and Demosthenes to condemn graft, predicts Clark's defeat, and marks the reforming backlash after the Helena convention split.
Golden Gate Whiskers Robbery Report on Hotel Theft
Eugene Voelker complained to Detective McGrath that his room in the Swiss house was entered about 11:30 pm while he was away. Thirteen items were stolen including 12 razors, two hair clippers, and three pieces of clothing, notably a brown Prince Albert made in Germany. No clue.
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Eugene Volker
McGrath
Prince Albert
Germany
Voelker
San Francisco
Golden Gate
Charley Returns to Montana Ahead of Clark Central Meeting
Charley, once a popular Montana political figure, has spent years in New York after leaving Butte during the capital dispute. He arrives on the eve of the Clark central committee meeting where it is believed George Casey will conduct a preliminary tapping of the barrel.
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Montana
Clark
Madison County
J. W. Ennis
Missoula
W. J. Kendall
Democratic Central Committee
W. B. Russell
W. C. Murphy
Missoula County
Copper City Limited
Boodle
Boodlore
Meagher County
Joe Toole
Toole
Charley
Butte
New York
Clark Central Committee
George Casey
Boston Charley Arrives Amid Montana Political Buzz
Charley Marion known as Boston Charley appeared in Butte yesterday, part of a veteran’s influence in Montana politics. The arrival drew attention as observers noted his seasoned perspective shaping the race from afar.
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Montana
Butte
Charley Marion
Boston
Charley
Blessing of Statues At St Lawrence Church
At St Lawrence church last evening a ceremony blessed several newly donated statues including representations of the Blessed Virgin Saint Joseph and Saint Anthony of Padua. Also presented is a set of the stations of the cross made in Paris by a celebrated artist.
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St. Lawrence Church
Virgin
Bt. Joseph
Bt. Anthony of Padua
Paris
St Anthony Display and Services at Local Church
A terra cotta relief is praised as artistically excellent. A sermon suitable to the event was given and pamphlets on St Anthony were distributed. The service included blessing the new stations of the cross and benediction. Orton Bros. advertise pianos and organs at 219 N Main St Butte. A $25 reward is offered to prove E F Mayer does not install the finest mainspring for $1. Public notice disclaims debt responsibility for wife Evens Williams.
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St. Anthony
Record crowds fill Butte theaters for matinees and evenings
Theaters in Butte saw over two thousand attendees as matinees at the Grand and Suttons drew crowds. The Marine band gave an excellent matinee performance while Uncle Josh Spruceby at Suttons attracted many, though not as irresistibly as the matinee. Evening shows sold out with standing room only at both venues. Tickets listed include Butte to Boulder and Basin returns, with sale days Saturdays and Sundays and Monday return limit.
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Butte
Marine Band
Grand
Sutton
Jogh Spruceby
Josh Spruceby
Sutton’s
Boulder
Basin and Return
Alhambra
North Main Street
J. FE. Dawson
Accused by Telegraph A J Sullivan to be Brought to Helena
A J Sullivan, son of a former Helena mayor, was arrested in Butte on a grand larceny telegram and will be taken to Helena today. He stayed at the Butte hotel and was at the Imperial theater when seized. Chief Lovell said another Helena police wire promises an officer will pursue him today. The Bazaar opening October 8 at the Auditorium benefits the parish house.
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Wilbur F
Sanders
Montana
Clark Democracy
Clark
Capitol
Helena
State House
Josh
Supreme Court
Demosthenes
Greece
Athens
Persia
A. J. Sullivan
Leyden
Sullivan
Young Sullivan
Butte Hotel
Imperial Theater
Chief Lovell
Hoodlums Damage Homes on East Park Street
Report to Chief Lovell states rocks were thrown at doors and windows near 420 East Park Street. Captain Leyden will ensure the miscreants are arrested.
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Lovell
East Park Street
Leyden
Stein Blaine display of tailor dressed dolls in Butte
Messrs Stein and Blaine the New York ladies tailors showcase doll outfits that won prizes at a Waldorf Astoria show. The exhibit includes fur garments golf skirts and private appointments available through Mr Harrison in Mc Dermott room 151.
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Messrs
Stein & Blaine
New York
Harrison
McDermott
Dangers That Fly Past in a Rail Crew Tale
A New York Mail and Express rail story recalls a near miss with a distracted pedestrian on a president's special run toward Albany. The engineer reflects on the moment, the whistle, brakes, and the eerie question of who was humorously reckless, feeling he’d have preferred a coal shovel chance.
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New York Mail and Express
Bill
Albany
Poughkeepsie Bridge
Exhaustive annual earnings review for Great Northern and Northern Pacific
Readable excerpts from the annual reports show Great Northern and Northern Pacific earnings for the year. Gross earnings reach 28 910 798.26 with net 14 083 577 and operating expenses 14 877 577. Liabilities total 195 636 296.98 with assets at 224 917 130.34. Additional note outlines divisions and equipment spend, rail and bridge work, freight and passenger gains, immigration reach, and long list of subsidiary totals. President Hill of Great Northern highlights system-wide gains, while Northern Pacific figures follow. Approval sought October 11 for Great Northern Employer Investment stock allocation.
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Northern Pacific Railroad
President Hill
Great Northern
Butte
Minnesota
Montana Central
Willmar
Sioux Falls
Duluth
Watertown & Pacific
Spokane Falls & Northern
Minneapolis Union Railway
Minneapolis Western
Duluth Terminal
Northern Steamship Company
System
Montana
Kalispell
Cascade
Eastern Railway of
Eastern Railway
Immigration Department
Hill
Great Northern Chief Reports Cascade Tunnel Progress
President J J Hill announced that the Cascade tunnel crews from east and west have met within an inch. Tunneling nears completion after three years and will cost about 5 million dollars with one thousand workers. Plans to lay tracks follow as the major remaining task.
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J. J. Hill
Great Northern
Stevens
Cascade Tunnel
Cascades
Thomas Sullivan Dies. funeral set for Tuesday in Centerville
Thomas Sullivan aged 22 died yesterday. A body lies at Duggan's Undertaking Rooms. The funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 o'clock from the A H Hall Centerville with services at St Patrick's.
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Thomas Sullivan
Duggan’s Undertaking Rooms
Smallpox Cases Reported in Local Area
A resident named Murray living on Iron street between Dakota and Colorado streets was found to have small pox. A pest house wagon was sent for but not used. George Warren of 1042 West Granite street was moved to the pest house with a mild case. This was the only case reported yesterday.
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Murray
Iron Street
Dakota
Colorado
George Warren
West
Granite Street
Charley Ray Resigns From City Police Force
Charles Ray's official connection as assistant detective expired yesterday after about a year of service under Chief Lovell. The force does not plan a successor yet, and Ray may open a business in cigars or a saloon. Friends note his zeal and sagacity. The McDermott will display the newest tailor gowns Monday and Tuesday, with Mr. Harrison featured.
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Charles Ray
Ely
Lovell
Ray
Finnish Church Plans Fundraising and Construction
At a Finnish Evangelical Lutheran society meeting in the Scandinavian church last Saturday the group voted to raise funds and build a brick church on North Wyoming Street, with costs between 8000 and 10000 dollars. About 2000 dollars is already in the fund, and roughly a few hundred Finnish residents in Butte hope for support from friends.
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Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Society
Wyoming Street
Eli Costello
Butte
Clark in Butte Showcases Made to Measure Suits at Hotel McDermott
A Chicago ladies’ tailor I. A. Clark returns to Butte and offers made to measure suits from his parlors in parlor B at the McDermott hotel. He displays novelty forms to prove workmanship, ensures fittings, and promises large cloth variety with prices from 30 to 75 dollars.
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I. A. Clark
Chicago
Butte
McDermott Hotel
Clarke
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Sie
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the McDermott
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