Banker Snyder Trial Reveals Motives Behind Traction Vote
In St Louis 1898 bribery testimony, Frederick Uthoff recounts meetings with Robert M Snyder who offered 50000 for his vote on Central Traction. Snyder claimed wealth and Mason ties as leverage. Witnesses say payments flowed to councilmen via Butler Scullin and others to defeat rival bills.
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St. Louis
Robert M. Snyder
Provier
Frederick G. Uthoff
Uthoff
Folk
Athoff
Louis Dieckmann
Snyder
New York
Kansas City
Dieckmann
Planters
Central Traction
Mepham
Meier
Butler
Gast
Brinkmeyer
Gaus
Kratz
Thuner
Scullin
United Traction
Mr. Scullin
Ed Butler
Charles E. Carroll
Priest
Haskell
Brinkman
Louis C. Dieckmann
House of Delegates
Deickmann
George J. Kobusch
St. Louis Car Company
Tenth and
Market Streets
George J. Kobuseh
Untitled fragment on curing a cold
A garbled OCR snippet discusses a cold cure with unclear instructions and missing details. The readable text mentions a product or remedy but provides no actionable steps, dates, or named entities.
Olmstead Consecrated Bishop Coadjutor in Central New York
Charles Tyler Olmstead was consecrated bishop coadjutor of the Episcopal diocese of Central New York at Grace church Utica with Bishop Huntington presiding and Bishop Potter preaching. Over 30 prominent clergy from across the country attended the service.
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Utica
N. Y
Charles Tyler Olmstead
St. Agnes Chapel
New York
Episcopal Church
Central New York
Grace Church
Huntington
Syracuse
Potter
Zola Widow Allowed to View Her Husband's Body
Paris on October 2 Mme Zola was allowed to view the body of her husband. A large crowd gathered as the widow, dressed in mourning, was helped from a carriage by two doctors. She appeared very weak and fainted after her husband’s features were uncovered.
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Paris
Mme.Zola
Mme. Zola
Andrews Stays in Nebraska Head of University
Lincoln Nebraska October 2 Chancellor K M Benjamin Andrews will remain at the head of the University of Nebraska at his original salary of 6000 a year. Last summer when it was reported Wisconsin offered the presidency at Madison to Dr Andrews the Nebraska regents advanced his salary to 6000. The chancellor declined the increase citing economy is necessary in the university's management.
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Lincoln
Neb
Benjamin Andrews
University of Nebraska
Wisconsin
Madison
Andrews
Nebraska
Retiring Colonels Promoted to Brigadier Generals
Washington October 2 news notes the president advancing Col. Amos S. Kimball and Col. Chambers McKibbin and Col. Charles C. Hood to brigadier general as Brig. Gen. William B. Bisbee retires. Kimball will retire immediately, opening further promotions. McKibbin and Hood await commissions. All are veterans of the Civil War and the recent Spanish-American War.
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Washington
Amos
S. Kimball
Quartermaster’s Department
Chambers McKibbin
24Th Infantry
Charles C. Hood
16Th Infantry
William B. Bisbee
Phiippines
Spain
McKibbin
United States
Virginia
Gaines’ Mill
14Th Regulars
14Th
Helena
Fathead
Fort Missoula
Montana
21St Infantry
Cuba
Santiago
Department of Texas
Philippines
12Th Infantry
Manila
War Department
Cardinal Gibbons Silver Jubilee as Archbishop of Baltimore
Baltimore October 2 Cardinal Gibbons celebrates his silver jubilee as archbishop but the jubilee events are delayed until 1906 to merge with the cathedral corner stone centennial. Born in Baltimore July 23 1834 he studied in Ireland and at St Charles College Maryland before his ordination and rise to primate. He became Baltimore Archbishop in 1877 and received the red hat in 1887 from Pope Leo XIII.
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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
General McKibbin plans retirement after promotion takes effect
The 24th Infantry commander states the regiment has never lost a man in his watch. General McKibbin recalls first Montana service in 1866 and, now in Helena, plans to retire once his promotion is effective. He will live with his wife and family in the East, exact location to be announced later.
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24Th Infantry
McKibbin
Montana
Helena
Sheepherder Proclaimed Insane and Committed to Warm Springs
James Power a sheepherder for H. H. Nelson company was found insane after terrorizing Columbus hospital patients and refusing food for days. He claimed Helena threats and denied doctors notes, with examination by Drs. Gowan Ferguson and Longeway leading to commitment to Warm Springs asylum.
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Standard
Great Falls
James Power
Columbus Hospital
Warm Springs Asylum
Power
H. H. Nelson Company
Helena
Ireland
Cook
Brady
Boy 12 is shot. leg amputated after Grasshopper hunt
Special correspondence reports Fred Thompson, 12, son of Thomas Thompson, accidentally shot near Bannack by fellow boy Warren Wynes. The wound required removal of the left leg. Wynes sought help. Thompson kept blood vessels closed with his fingers until Dr. Ryburn performed the amputation. Recovery appears hopeful.
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Dillon
Oet
Bannack
Fred Thompson
Thomas Thompson
Warren Wynes
Young Wynes
Young Thompson
Ryburn
Keppter Plans Hoisting Plant at Monument Mine
J C Keppter of Anaconda reports in Dillon that he and associates developing the Monument mine at Bloody Dick Creek are arranging installation of a hoisting plant. It will be shipped when he returns to Butte, and they hope it is in operation by the fifth of the month.
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Standard
Dillon
J. C. Keppter
Anaconda
Monument
Bloody Dick Creek
Butte
Modern Woodmen Camp Organized in Saltese
Special Correspondence of the Standard Saltese Sept. 30 A Modern Woodmen of America camp was organized tonight with 26 candidates by District Deputy John F Bannan of Missoula Elected officers for one year include Venerable counsel George Hager worthy adviser Fred F Williams excellent banker Joseph Walbridge clerk Martin J Flynn escort William W Lee watchman John Daly sentry Daniel Daly physician W A Glasgow
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Standard
Saltese
Woodmen of America
John F. Bannan
Missoula
George Hager
Fred F. Williams
Joseph Walbridge
Martin J. Flynn
William W. Lee
John Daly
Daniel Daly
W. A. Glasgow
Democrats File Nominations for Congress and Associate Justice
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.
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The
Standard
Helena
John M. Evans
Missoula
Congress
Jere B. Leslie
Great Falls
Charles W. Hoffman
Bozeman
Harvey Bliss
Hinsdale district asks state to waive bond purchase preference
The trustees of school district No. 4 in Valley county Hinsdale write to the state treasurer requesting the state board of land commissioners waive its right to purchase proposed bonds. The land board will act on the matter tomorrow.
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Standard
Helena
Valley County
Hinsdale
State Board of Land Commissioners
Land Board
Mothers Should Guard Girls Approaching Womanhood Says Utah Woman
Mrs. D. F. Dowd of Nephi City Utah discusses her long battle with female weakness starting at age sixteen. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, after two boxes improved her health and more cured her nervousness and fatigue. The pills act on blood and nerves and are sold 50 cents a box or six for $2.50 by druggists or direct from the Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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D. F. Dowd
Nephi City
Utah
Manitoba
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Homeseekers reshape Gallatin valley farms and towns
State Senator Charles W. Hoffman notes a Midwest influx to the Gallatin valley. Immigrant farmers from Iowa and Minnesota buy lands with cash, develop diversified farms, build homes, and settle permanently, transforming grain country into thriving, multi-commodity agriculture in Bozeman and surrounding areas.
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Helena
Gallatin Valley
Charles W. Hoffman
Bozeman
Iowa
Minnesota
Acre
Middle West
Helena Woman Granted Divorce From Weasel Studincka
Daisy B Studincka was granted a divorce from husband Weasel Studincka on a desertion case. The decree allows no alimony or costs and Daisy may resume her maiden name Daisy B Webb. They wed in Helena on June 28 1893.
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Helena
Daisy B. Studincka
Weasel Studincka
Daisy B. Webb
Valley County Republican Ticket Nominees Named
Valley county Republican convention at Glasgow nominated a full slate. Senator W. S. Hanley of Glasgow, representative Harry A. Wagg of Saco, sheriff R. L. Cornwell of Glasgow, clerk and recorder R. J. Crossett of Glasgow, and commissioners L. H. Mills of Saco and L. W. Gibson of Glasgow.
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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 School and Coroner Roles
Thomas Bushing of Culbertson named superintendent of schools Miss Lear Humphrey of Glasgow appointed coroner and Howard Cheater of Hinsdale listed among officials.
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Thomas Bushing
Culbertson
Miss Lear Humphrey
Glasgow
Howard Cheater
Hinsdale
Five Telegraph Messengers Freed After Court Lecture
Abe Wittner Charles Kinder Walter Speck Fred Hess and Cecil Kinder faced assault charges after attempting to threaten non union worker Harry Wolf. The witness withdrew the case but the judge warned them, promising return to court if behavior violates city or state laws within six months.
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Great Falls
Abe Wittner
Charles Kinder
Walter Speck
Fred Hess
Cecil Kinder
Harry Wolf
Justice Safford
R. W. Berry
Anglo American Tobacco Pact Reported By Ryan
Thomas R. Ryan announced an agreement between Imperial Tobacco of England and Consolidated Tobacco. The deal mutual in character, ends competition in US and UK markets. British one third stock, American two thirds. board 6 British, 12 American. Mr Duke named president.
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New York
Thomas R. Ryan
London
Ryan
Imperial Tobacco Company of
England
Consolidated Tobacco Company
United States
Cuba
Porto Rico
Hawaiian Islands
Philippines
Thea Singlish Company
Imperial Company
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Duke
King plans mill on Alder Gulch Property Mining tract
H W King returns from Little Rock trip and reports progress on building a mill on Alder Gulch Property Mining company land. Fifteen workers mine ore and Cox and Skeggs will move a saw mill to harvest 20 000 feet of timbers for a 100 ton mill. Cyanidization of ore appears easy and project deemed likely successful.
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Lewistown
H. W. King
Little Rockies
Alder Gulch Property Mining Company
King
Cox & Skeggs
Joliet Triumphs In Joliet Local Sports Day
Red Lodge sent residents to a Joliet sports day featuring horse races a bucking broncho contest and a baseball game. The Joliet second team beat Red Lodge 6 to 5 in five innings before darkness ended the match as crowds wagered heavily on outcomes.
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Red Lodge
Joliet
Mean Temperature and Precipitation for Montana in September
Helena reports September weather figures from M. W. Hayes. September mean temperature was 55 degrees, high 81 on the 6th, low 32 on the 17th. For 23 years, September mean is 56 degrees with total precipitation 3.29 inches versus a 1.2 inch historical average.
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Helena
Montana
M. W. Hayes
Practical maneuvers for national guard outposts at Fort Riley
At Fort Riley Kansas on October 2 national guard troops practiced outpost formation and relief by state troops. Regular regiments established outposts then guardsmen replaced them and faced a mounted attack as officers noted deficiencies. Lectures on Entrenchments and Strategy followed with officials observing artillery practice and a future plan to build a modern field bridge and organize advance and rear guards.
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Fort Riley
Kan
National Guard
Sixth Regular Infantry
First
Kansas
18Th Infantry
Second
22D
Colorado
Fourth Cavalry
Sar
Fourth
National Guards
National
J. P. Cavanaugh
Corps of Engineers
Wagner
Department of the Lakes
Sanger
Carter
Bates
Postmaster Appointed at Bonner Washington
Postmaster at Bonner Washington Benjamin Thrailkill appointed to succeed W. F Chapin who has resigned. Date Oct 2.
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The
Standard
Washington
Benjamin Thrailkill
Bonner
W. EF. Chapin
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Mothers of Growing Girls
Aleatin Valleys
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Ahen
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Senger Boys In
British Tobacco Companies
Bie
Bers
Genard
Schatzlein Paint CO
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