St Louis bribery trial details payments to council members
Witnesses testify that Robert M Snyder offered and paid large sums to council members including Frederick Uthoff and Charles Carroj in 1898 to secure votes for the Central Traction bill. The testimony outlines money flows via Louis Dieckmann and others, with accusations involving Edward Butler and John Scullin in a scheme to defeat rival traction measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Robert M. Snyder
Prowier
Frederick G. Uthoff
Uthoff
Folk
Athoff
Louis Dieckmann
Snyder
New York
Kansas City
Lodge
Dieckmann
Planters
Central Traction
Mepham
Meier
Fred Meier
Waldorf-Astoria
Circuit
John Scullin
Street
Edward Butler
Butler
Gast
Brinkmeyer
Gaus
Kratz
Thuner
Scullin
United Traction
Mr. Feullin
Ed Butler
Charles E. Carro
Priest
Haskell
Brinkman
Louis C. Dieckmann
House of Delegates
Deickmann
George J. Kobuseh
St. Louis Car Company
Athoffy
Bishop Coadjutor Consecrated in Central New York
Charles Tyler Olmstead was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal diocese of Central New York at Grace Church Utica. Bishop Huntington of Syracuse presided and Bishop Potter of New York preached. More than 30 prominent clergy from across the country attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica
N. Y
Charles Tyler Olmstead
St. Agnes Chapel
New York
Episcopal Church
Central New York
Grace Church
Huntington
Syracuse
Potter
Mme Zola Sees the Body of Her Husband in Paris
Mme Zola was allowed to view the body of her husband in Paris as a large crowd gathered. She arrived in mourning, supported by two doctors, and fainted after her husband’s features were revealed, her sorrow described as heartrending.
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Paris
Mme.Zola
Mme. Zola
Andrews to Remain Nebraska Chancellor at Original Salary
Tin Lincoln Neb October 2 Chancellor C G Benjamin Andrews will stay head of the University of Nebraska at his original salary of 6000 a year. Last summer Nebraska regents raised his pay to 6000 after Wisconsin invited him to Madison. He declined the increase citing the need for economy in university management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tincoln
Neb
Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Wisconsin
Madison
Andrews
Nebraska
Retiring General Officers to Be Promoted in Army
President directs Col Amos S Kimball Col Chambers McKibbin and Col Charles C Hood to brigadier general rank as Brig Gen William B Bisbee retires. McKibbin served 40 years from Gaines Mill to Cuba and the Philippines. Hood to follow after receiving commission. Bisbee on way home from the Philippines.
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Washington
Amos S. Kimball
Quartermaster’s Department
Chambers McKibbin
24Th Infantry
Charles C. Hood
16Th Infantry
William B. Bisbee
Philippines
Lst
Kimball
McKibbin
Hood
Spain
United States
Virginia
Gaines’ Mill
Helena
Fathead
Fort Missoula
Montana
21St Infantry
Cuba
Santiago
Department of Texas
12Th Infantry
244Th
Manila
War Department
Silver Jubilee of Cardinal Gibbons as Archbishop
Baltimore observes Cardinal Gibbons silver jubilee as archbishop. The event was deferred to 1906 to align with the cathedral corner-stone centennial. Born July 23, 1834 in Baltimore to Irish parents, he studied in Ireland and at St. Charles College before being ordained.
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Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons
Ireland
United States
St. Charles College
Maryland
St. Mary's Seminary
Kenrick
Father Gibbons
St. Patrick's Church
East Baltimore
James Dolan
St. Bridget’s
Canton
Bailey
America
Leo XIII
Sheep herder declared insane and committed to Warm Springs
James Power a sheep herder for the H. H. Nelson company, who terrorized Columbus hospital patients and refused food for five days, was pronounced insane and ordered committed to the Warm Springs asylum. He claimed threats from an unknown man in Helena and denied doctors’ testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
James Power
Columbus Hospital
Warm Springs Asylum
Power
H. H. Nelson Company
Helena
Ireland
Cook
Brady
Boy Shot Accident Near Bannack Ends in Amputation
Special Correspondence reports Fred Thompson age 12, son of Thomas Thompson, was accidentally shot near Bannack while hunting Grasshopper. Warren Wynes fired the gun and Thompson’s leg below the knee was amputated by Dr. Ryburn. Thompson survived and began recovering.
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Dillon
Bannack
Fred Thompson
Thomas Thompson
Warren Wynes
Young Wynes
Young Thorpson
Ryburn
Monument mine to install hoisting plant at Bloody Dick head
Special Correspondence from Dillon reports C Keppler of Anaconda and associates developing the Monument mine at Bloody Dick creek head planning to install a hoisting plant. The equipment will be shipped from Butte and placed at the mine with aims to have it operational by the middle of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Dillon
C. Keppler
Anaconda
Monument
Bloody Dick Creek
Butte
Woodmen Camp at Saltese Organized with 26 Candidates
Saltese September 30 A Modern Woodmen of America camp was organized tonight with 26 candidates by District Deputy John F Bannan of Missoula Officers elected for one year include Venerable Counselor George Hager Worthy Advisor Fred Williams Excellent Banker Joseph Walbridge Clerk Martin J Flynn Escort William W Lee Watchman John Daly Sentry Daniel Daly Physician W A Glasgow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Saltese
Woodmen of America
John F. Bannan
Missoula
George Hager
Fred #. Williams
Joseph Walbridge
Martin J. Flynn
William W. Lee
John Daly
Daniel Daly
W. A. Glasgow
Democrats file Evans and Leslie for statewide offices
Special Dispatch reports Helena October 2 Democrats filed with the secretary of state the official nominations of John M. Evans of Missoula for congress and Jere B. Leslie of Great Falls for associate justice. Certificates signed by Charles W. Hoffman permanent chairman and Harvey Bliss secretary of the Bozeman convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
John M. Evans
Missoula
Congress
Jere B. Leslie
Great Falls
Charles W. Hoffman
Bozeman
Harvey Bliss
Hinsdale district seeks bond sale waiver from land board
Helena Oct 2 The trustees of school district No 4 Valley county Hinsdale ask the state treasurer for a waiver of the states right to purchase bonds the district plans to sell The land board will act on the request tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Valley County
Hinsdale
State Board of Land Commissioners
Land Board
A Utah Mother Praises Pink Pills For Pale People
Mrs D F Dowd of Nephi City Utah credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing her long held female weakness beginning at age 16. She describes illness including palpitations and low energy before taking two boxes and later more to regain health. The ad notes pills act on blood and nerves and are sold 60 cents a box or six for $2 50 by mail from Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Dowd
Nephi City
Utah
Manitoba
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Gallatin Valley Sees Surge of Homeseekers From Midwest
State Senator Charles W. Hoffman describes migrants from Iowa and Minnesota reshaping Gallatin valley. New farmers buy land with cash or partial payments, diversify beyond grain, build homes, raise cattle and hogs, and raise wealth per acre. Bozeman and outlying areas see rapid housing growth and improved schools as lands rise in value.
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Helena
Gallatin Valley
Charles W. Hoffman
Bozeman
Iowa
Minnesota
Acre
Middle West
Daisy B Webb Granted Divorce From Weasel Studinecka
Daisy B Studincka was granted a divorce from Weasel Studinecka in Helena on October 2 on desertion grounds. The decree followed a stipulation placing no alimony or costs on default. She may resume her maiden name Daisy B Webb. marriage occurred June 28, 1893 in Helena.
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Standard
Helena
Daisy B. Studincka
Weasel Studinecka
Daisy B. Webb
Valley County Republican Ticket Named at Glasgow Convention
The Valley county Republican convention in Glasgow nominated the ticket for county offices. W. S. Hanley of Glasgow was named for senator, Harry A. Wagg of Saco for representative, R. L. Cornwell of Glasgow for sheriff, R. J. Crossett of Glasgow for clerk and recorder, with L. H. Mills of Saco and L. W. Gibson of Glasgow chosen for commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Valley County
Glasgow
W. S. Hanley
Harry A. Wagg
Saco
R. L. Cornwell
R. J. Crossett
L. H. Mills
L. W. Gibson
Local Officials Named in Glasgow Area Notice
Thomas Bushing of Culbertson superintendent of schools Miss Lear Humphrey of Glasgow coroner Noward Cheater of Hinsdale named in the forthcoming public notice listing local officials and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Bushing
Culbertson
Lear Humphrey
Glasgow
Noward Cheater
Hinsdale
Discharged With Lecture For Telegraph Messengers Case
Abe Wittwer Charles Kinder Walter Speck Fred Hess and Cecil Kinder appeared in Justice Safford's court on assault in the third degree charges. The complainant withdrew the case, releasing them on good behavior with a severe lecture and a six month warning that future misbehavior would bring them to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kinder
Walter Speck
Fred Hess
Cecil Kinder
American District Telegraph Messenger
Harry Wolf
Justice
Tobacco firms announce mutual Anglo American agreement
Thomas R. Ryan reports an accord between Imperial Tobacco of England and Consolidated Tobacco of the United States. The deal grants Consolidated U S rights in Americas including Cuba Puerto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines while Imperial avoids US UK competition. The British hold one third of the new British American company with Duke as president and a 6 to 12 director split in favor of Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas R. Ryan
London
Ryan
Imperial
Tobaccco Company
England
Consolidated Tobacco Company
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Imperial Company
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Tyreland
Scotland
Wales
Duke
Lewistown to See New Mill At Alder Gulch Property
H W King returns from Little Rock to prepare Alder Gulch Property Mining for a new mill project. Fifteen workers are developing the mine and Cox and Skeggs will move their saw mill to cut 20000 feet of timber for a 100 ton mill. Ore is cyanidable and success is anticipated.
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Lewistown
H. W. King
Little Rockies
Alder Gulch Property Mining Company
King
Cox & Skeggs
Joliet Wins Local Baseball Game At Red Lodge Event
Red Lodge observers attended a Joliet celebration featuring horse races a bucking broncho contest and a baseball game between Red Lodge second team and Joliet locals. The game ended after the fifth inning with Joliet 6 Red Lodge 5 as darkness halted play.
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Red Lodge
Joliet
Mean September temperature in Montana reported
Helena October 2, mean September temperature for Montana was 55 degrees per Section Director M. W. Hayes. September highs reached 84 degrees on the 6th and lows dropped to 32 degrees on the 17th. The 23 year mean is 66 degrees with total precipitation 0.39 inch versus the 23 year average 1.2 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
M. W. Hayes
Practical maneuvers train Kansas National Guard at Fort Riley
At Fort Riley Kansas October 2 the National Guard practiced outpost formation and outpost duty with regulars acting as observers. Three drills showed guardsmen relieving regulars on the outpost while under simulated attack. Capt J P Cavanaugh lectured on entrenchments and Col Wagner spoke on strategy as War officials observed artillery practice.
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Fort Riley
Kan
National Guard
Sixth Regular Infantry
Kansas
18Th Infantry
Second
Colorado
Fourth Cavalry
First
Fourth
National Guards
National
J. P. Cavanaugh
Corps of Engineers
Wagner
Department of the Lakes
Sanger
Carter
Bates
Thrailkill Named Postmaster at Bonner
Washington reports Benjamin Thrailkill appointed postmaster at Bonner succeeding W E Chapin who resigned.
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Bonner
The
Standard
Washington
Benjamin Thrailkill
W. E. Chapin
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North Main St
Col. Chambers
Wkibbin
Kimball and
Lantey
Gaines
Woodman
Gallatin Valery
Tion
Saken
Republican
Ms Mes
Mer Boys In
Abe Wittwer
Arrang
Kement
British Tobacco Companies
Wanelvers
Bers
Schatzlein Paint CO
W. Broadway
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