Butte Notes Highlight Local People and Events
McClure Bros assayers and Montana Music Co linked to local trades. Missoula’s F. M. Engalls visiting. births noted at 139 West Center and 115 West Platinum. Notables include ex governor Hauser in town for Missouri River Power venture and Judge Clancy’s hunting trip.
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Orton Bros
Fred Orton
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
F. M. Engalls
Missoula
Harvard
E. Hill
Red Rock
Finten. Co
R. Burker
Pipestone Springs
Butte
George Wilson
Kalispell
James Thomas
West Center Street
John F. Lee
West Platinum Street
Orotonic
Stromberg- Mullins Co
State Distributors
A. P. Tietien
Boyle
Livingston
Hanson
William Owlesley
Twin Pridges
Finlen
C. C. Spenser
Philipsburg
W. H. Smead
Flathead Reservation
D. J. Giard
Montreal
P. O. News
West Park Street
Iex
T. Hauser
Helena
Missouri
Union Pacific earnings rise in August report
Omaha Neb October report shows Union Pacific system including Oregon Short Line and Oregon Railway Navigation increasing gross receipts by 232 493 and net earnings by 251 205 for August. Expenses rose 18 771. The gain comes compared with the same month last year.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Death of Episcopal Bishop Alexander Burgess in St Albans
Right Rev. Alexander Burgess, the Episcopal bishop of the diocese of Quincy Illinois, died at 2 am at the home of his daughter Mrs Homer Charles Reyes in St Albans Vermont. Death resulted from general breakdown due to old age.
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St. Albans
Alexander Burgess, D. DD
Quincy
Ill
Homer Charles Reyes
Army and Navy Appointments
The president announced appointments in War and Navy. War picks Captains Lawrence Brown and Malcolm Young. Navy adds Captain Clifford H. West Lieutenant Commander George H. Stafford Lieutenant Raymond Stone Lieutenant John M. Hudgins.
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Army
Navy
Washington
Oct
Lawrence Brown
Malcolm Young
Clifford H. West
George H. Stafford
Raymond Stone
John M. Hudgins
Capitol Commission Meets Briefly in Helena
Special Dispatch reports the Capitol building commission met in Helena for a few minutes this afternoon and transacted no business. It will reconvene in the morning.
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Capitol Commission
Standard
Helena
Capitol Building Commission
Norton Granted U.S. Consul Post at Karput
Constantinople reports the United States issues Norton of Cincinnati the exequatur as consul at Karput, a post held by the Turkish government for 80 years, marking a new diplomatic appointment amid long-standing arrangements.
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Constantinople
Thomas H. Norton
Cincinnati
United States
Karput
Chestnut filly You You sold for $500. Brown arrested
Brown a bartender by trade is accused of selling race horse You You for 500 while acting as Gus Abercrombie’s agent. Officers pursued him after he fled, subduing him as Deputy McGarvie and Under Sheriff McGuigan joined the chase. Other odd notes include Italian Rosa’s comic complaint and a dismissed assault case involving Israel Sapolski.
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Gus Abercrombie
Horseman
Brown
H. F. Brown
You You
Abercrombie
Butte
Great Falls
McGarvie
McGuigan
Lewisohn
Government efforts to save Miss Stone amid ransom demand
The article portrays government actions as efforts to rescue Miss Stone after the U S paid 90 000 in demnity for burned missionary buildings. It argues warship intervention is preferable to ransom and warns of increased abductions by Abdul Hamid and fanaticism in response to the payment.
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United States
Abdul Hamid
Money rolls in for Miss Stone fund in Boston
Boston reports show $49 574.61 in cash and $7 000 in unpaid pledges for the ransom drive, totaling $56 574.61 with more expected overnight. Charles A Stone urges continued fundraising for several days despite signs the risk may be easing. Next Saturday marks Miss Stone’s 27th sailing anniversary.
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Boston
Miss Stone
Kidder, Peabody & Co
Charles A. Stone
Constantinople
Samokey
Bulgaria
Bulgarians Indignant Over Miss Stone Kidnapping
Public interest in Ellen M. Stone, the kidnapped American missionary, grows in Phillipopolis Bulgaria on October 8 as patriotic Bulgarians react with indignation to the case. News coverage notes widespread concern over the fate of the missioner and the international stir surrounding the abduction.
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Phillipopolis
Bulgaria
Ellen M. Stone
Pressure on Government Overrelease of Macedonian Committee
The text condemns the government for allowing the Macedonian committee freedom to plan outrage. Miss Stone, former resident, is identified with American missionaries. Bulgarians angered, seeing Stone and colleagues as friends of the Bulgarian Macedonia cause. Prince Ferdinand’s position appears at risk due to perceived license. Consul General Dickinson suggests brigands may release Miss Stone if ransom is paid.
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Miss Stone
Salonica
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Ferdinand
Dickinson
Sofia
Macedonian Committee Denies Abduction Link
Vienna dispatch quotes General Zontschew, head of the Macedonian committee, denying any involvement in the Miss Stone kidnapping. He blames the Turks and seeks civilized world support for the Macedonian cause. Bulgarian minister Danew defends efforts, noting 5,000 troops search. Separate notices report Stone ransom fund receipts in London and the United States.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Vienna
Zontschew
Miss Stone
Turkey
M. Danew
American Missionary Negotiates Ransom for Miss Stone
In Constantinople during October Mr Haskell the American missionary at Samana kotf Bulgaria opens talks with brigands to lower the ransom demanded for Miss Stone. In New York Mrs Hobart, widow of Garrett Hobart, sends a $250 check toward her release.
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Constantinople
Oct. S
Haskell
Samanakotf
Bulgaria
Miss Stone
Foreigner Appeals County for Pardon in 1894 Assault Case
Frank Baudette, a Canadian, serving fourteen years for first degree assault and an attempted robbery, appeals to county commissioners to obtain a transcript for governor’s pardon. Officials advised court transcript request via legal action. Baudette lost trial notes, hindering review. He was tried after a 1894 ambush aimed at Perry Beal and wife in German Gulch. a concealed shooter fired, but the couple escaped.
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Frank Baudette
Baudette
Perry Beal
Prominent Men Urge Legislature for Fair Funding
Prominent men call for a special legislative session to settle funding for the fair. They argue the legislature should set an appropriation of at least 100000 dollars, noting past efforts and opposing private subscriptions. They cite soldiers badges reimbursements as a related concern and urge prompt action.
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Chicago
Powers Faces Second Trial in Goebel Case
In Georgetown Kentucky the second trial of former Secretary of State Caleb Powers for accessory to Governor Goebel’s murder began. Judge Cantrill declined to vacate the bench and denied defense motions while noting juror selection. Proceedings continued with panel voir dire and a motion for a continuance denied. adjournment set for tomorrow.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Georgetown
Cantrill
Commonwealth
Franklin
Campbell
Hendricks
Sims
Powers
Senator Paris Gibson Seeks Montana Funding for St Louis Exposition
Senator Paris Gibson states Montana should be represented at the St Louis exposition and $100,000 should be raised by subscription. He urges reimbursement by the next legislative assembly meeting and opposes funding via county boards of commissioners.
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Standard
Great Falle
Paris Gibson
Montana
St. Louis Exposition
Legislative Assembly
Brevet Board Expands to Include Spanish War Service
Washington reports the army brevet board led by General MacArthur will review brevets beyond Chinese and Philippine campaigns to include Spanish-American war actions. Nominations for Spanish war brevets were withdrawn, creating a clear field. medals of honor may be awarded, with Col. Theodore Roosevelt a likely recipient for gallantry in the Santiago campaign. The senate is expected to act next session. medals need no congressional action.
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Washington
Army
General MacArthur
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
Santilago
Congress
Brother Killed Him
Carson Nevada reports that Joe Pete the Indian who murdered William Dangberg last year was killed by his brother this morning in Alpine County. Pete had escaped after his execution sentence and murdered a father in law and injured another Indian last week. Rewards totaling two thousand dollars were offered for his capture. The tribesmen held a council and sent Pete’s brother to kill him, resulting in his death at dawn.
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Carson
Nev
Joe Pete
William Dangberg
Pete
Dangberg
Alpine County
Pair Released After Boy’s Murder Suspect Detention
Harry Trieder and William de Lyons were freed after arrest on suspicion of complicity in the murder of 5 year old Albert Robinson. No evidence to detain them.
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New York
Harry Trieder
William de Lyons
Albert Robinson
Judge Speer Urges Private Subscriptions for Montana Exposition
Judge W C Speer of Butte argues that Montana must fund a strong exposition delegation through private subscriptions then state reimbursement. He says the state cannot afford to miss the benefit and proposes at least $100000 be raised, contingent on capitalists willing to finance and seek legislative repayment.
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W. ©. Speer
Butte
Montana
Royals on Eastward Train Near Manitoba Wheat Belt
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York left West for the lakes and Toronto after a stop at Poplar Point near the Manitoba Wheat belt. They witnessed a threshing exhibition and laughed as chaff blew onto the duchess. The royal party boarded at Winnipeg for a flour mill visit amid cheering crowds.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Duke
Poplar Point
Lord Minto
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Otto Boetticher
Ed Hardesty
Melrose
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J. RR. E. Stevers
Union Pacific Report
Bishop Burgess
George Rosa
Anaconda Road
Rosa
Jerry Lynch
Signor
Maledito
John Doe
Andrew J. Walker
Israel Sapolski
Walker
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Boucher's
Ransom
Baring, Magoun & Co
Christian Herald Today
Mark Hanna
Utah Avenue
County
Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Company
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Caleb
lSc
Booth
York
Washburn-Crosby
Coffee and Tea Department
Santos
Maracaibo
Arbuckle
Lion of McLaughlin
Japan
Ceylon Tea
Tribe
Avenger
W. C. Speer
Royal Party
Toronto
Cape Cod
Rockwood & Co
Montana Cash Grocery Company
Corner Park
Montana Sts. Butte
Peabody Cigars
All Steel
Peerless
Scott's
East Park Street
W. E. Dodd
W. Park Street
Montana Book Co
N. Main St
W. It. Klein, Mgr
Paris
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