Butte Court Holds Morning Session with Several Trials
Judge Knowles presided over a half day of United States court proceedings in Butte. Arguments on demurrers and motions filled the forenoon with trials slated for calendar call and several cases set for later action. A bailiff appointment for Samuel H. Almon was approved, and other motions and overruled demurrers shaped the docket. A Montana liquor dealers convention notice was also published with details for October 4 and Renshaw hall ball.
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Knowles
United States Court
James Grahm
United States
Samuel H. Almon
Marshal Woolman
Mackel
Ras Rochester
English
Brown
Gillette- Herzog Company
Coluga-Parrot Company
Maser
Gillette-Herzog Company
M. Elward
Oregon Short Line Railway Company
J. O. Bender
G. M. Bourecain
Dartlett
Morse Et al
Miles Flilen
Jobh Devlin
Devlin
Johnson
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association of Montana
Butte
Renshaw Hall
John Bloor
Strike of Tin Plate-Workers Tally Settled
New York reports conferences between officers of the American Tin Plate Company and workers have reached an agreement on wages. Some minor demands by the men remain to be settled with district managers of the Tin Plate Company.
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New ‘York
American Tin Pilate Company
Zin Plate Company
Wage talks continue as union recognition tops dispute
The conference resumes today with expectations of a final agreement. George Powell of the International Tin Plate Workers Protective Associate of America says the company granted small concessions and the main issue now is whether the union will be recognized, though he declines to specify details.
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George Powell
International Tin Plate Workers, Protective Associate of America
Gra Us
Powell
Wescott Under Fire in Georgia Trial Transfer Hearing
The hearing before Commissioner Shields resumed in New York on October 2 to transfer the Greene and Gaynor case to Georgia federal court. Robert F. Wescott faced sharp cross examination over alleged dealings with Captain Carter and Captain Greene. Wescott, angered by accusations, denied partnership with John Gaynor and admitted receiving 100000 from Carter, claiming funds came from Greene. The session adjourned to tomorrow.
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New York
Shields
B.D. Greene
W. T. Gaynor
Georgia Federal Court
Robert F. Wescott
Carter
Captain Greene
Wescott
John Gaynor
Gaynor
Moss
Greene
Reid
Flagg
Coungee
Church and China Dividing Views at Rock River Conference
The Rock River conference opens at Garfield Park Methodist Church with heated talks on U S policy toward China. Ministers split between maintaining a strong manned presence to protect missions and advocating peaceful gospel outreach. Bishop James M Thoburn expected to lead the discussion.
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Rock River
Chicago
China
Garfield Park Methodist Church
United States
General Missionary Conference
Rock River Conference
James M. Thoburn
Southern
Asia
Conference on Oriental Problems Opens with Bishop Ninde
A three lecture series under the board of examination on oriental problems will discuss the political situation and pantheism's influence on civilization. Bishop W. X. Ninde of Detroit arrives today to lead the opening sacred service and officiate at the conference inauguration.
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Board of Examination
W. X. Ninde
Detroit
Ninde
Harrison May Take Stump in New York Campaign
Reports say ex President Harrison plans to avoid early speeches this campaign due to Venezuelan duties and will rest after a October return then speak near campaign close. Sources expect him to deliver at least two addresses in New York City if available, with a possible letter if speaking proves impractical.
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New York
Harrison
National Campaign Committee
National Committee
General Harrison
Roosevelt
New York State
Scott
Senator Scott
McKinley
Helena Population Falls in 1900 Census
Helena records show the 1900 census count at 10 377, down 2 728 from 1890. Washington dispatch asserts many residents were overlooked by enumerators, prompting criticism of the 1900 tally and an investigation by Supervisor Richards.
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The
Standard
Helena
Washington
Richards
Lake Forest Football Players Barred After Fatal Injury
At Lake Forest University peril follows the death of Lawrence Pierson from injuries in a recent game. Six players including captain Howell Roosevelt and three others are forbidden to play, forcing cancellation of the Wisconsin contest and other heavy schedule games.
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Wisconsin
Lake Forest
Lawrence Pierson
Lake Forest University
Carsten
Howell
Roosevelt
Elevating the Red Men and the Indian Office Plan
Indian Commissioner William A. Jones argues to end the reservation system and replace it with small self governed communities to accelerate civilization. He criticizes rations and land leasing as harmful, urges compulsory schooling, and seeks an independent Indian bureau free from interior department delays.
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William A. Jones
Secretary of the Interior
Uncle Sam
Indian Office
Jones
United States
Colm Jones
Atlante
Fac
Transi- von
Sac and Fox
Iowa
Chicago
West
Tama County
Mississippi
Towa
Old Bucks
General Land Office
Harrison
Morgan
Head Found in Cedar Lake May Belong to Pearl Bryan
Chicago experts to test skull found in Cedar Lake after a search party recovered scalp and teeth. Sheriff Lawrence says the head is female and linked to a city resident, noting a mouth plate and false teeth. He theorizes the skull may be Pearl Bryan, murdered in Covington, Kentucky.
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Relef
Cedar Lake
Chicago
Lawrence
Crown Point
Ind
Pearl Bryan
Covington
Miss Bryan
Current History Man Critiques Blythean Disfranchisement Tale
A North Carolina political figure visiting Butte disputes an editorial about disfranchisement and the Lincoln Life tale. He argues South Carolina never disfranchised colored voters and Corrects misattributions to Tillman and Richardson. He notes NC elections will set read qualification rules in two years. The St John’s Guild plans a bazaar at the Auditorium for parish house benefit.
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Butte
South
Minnesota
Bryan
Licoln
South Carolina
Tillman
Kansas City
Lincoln
Richardson
Tennessee
New York
Chicago
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