Opera at Sutton’s: Theodora and La Mascotte Impress Small Crowds
The Wilbur Kerwin Opera company opened at Sutton Family theater with La Mascotte to a large select crowd despite venue limits. Susie Kerwin impressed as Bettina, Forest Huff and other cast members drew praise for voice and stage presence. Mrs Brune revived Theodora with a small audience. Big Bud headlines tonight in A Common Sinner.
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Wilbur-Kerwin Opera Company
Sutton Family Theater
Family Theater
Susie Kerwin
Bettina
Holy City
Forest Huff
Pippy
Mr. Hufff
Opera Sining
W. H. Kohnle
Lorenzo XVII
Minnie Vittell Brune
Sutton's New Theater
Theodora
William Devere
Big Bud
Sutton
New Theater
Big bin
Bin
Railway mail service changes and new postmasters named
The article notes the establishment of a double daily railway mail service between Butte and Anaconda and the discontinuation of the star postal service between Avon and Washington gulch. It reports Louis H. Blanchard as postmaster at Blanchard and T. V. Overdale as postmaster at Grey Cliff. It also mentions Corporal Leroy Rogers being ordered from San Francisco to Fort Harrison, Mont, and a piano and organ advertisement by Orton Bros. at 219 N. Main Street, Butte.
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Butte
Anaconda
Star
Avon
Washington Gulch
Louis H. Blanchard
Blanchard
Leroy Rogers
Signal Corps
San Francisco
Fort Harrison
Mont
T. V. Overdale
Grey Cliff
Japanese Marquis Ito Invited to Hill Slade Wedding
Marquis Ito of Japan accepted James J. Hill’s invitation to attend the Hill Slade wedding in St Paul. He has visited America five times and will present a valuable jewel gift from Japan, delivered by his secretary.
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St. Paul
Marquis Ito
James J. Hill
Hill-Slade
Marquis
America
Unconfirmed report of new battle near Big Springs Va
Middlesboro Ky reports an unconfirmed fight near Big Springs Virginia between the Morgans and Chadwell factions. Tom Chadwell and a Morgan were said to be killed, though Doc Chadwell from this city denies the report after returning from Big Springs where four were said to die last Sunday. He warns further trouble may follow.
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Middlesboro
Big Springs
Morgans
Chadwell
Tom Chadwell
Doc Chadwell
Ore Steamer Thomas Wilson Wrecked Near Bailey's Harbor
The Whaleback steamer Thomas Wilson ran onto a reef in Bailey's harbor during a heavy storm and fog near Sturgeon Bay Wisconsin. It was light bound for Escanaba with ore and is seen as a total loss valued at $125000. The vessel carried 20 crew who were saved by the life-saving crew after the wreck occurred at high speed.
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Sturgeon Bay
Wis
Thomas Wilson
Bailey’s Harbor
Wilson
Escanaba
Hold up on a Northbound Train Near Ashdown Ark
New Orleans reports a railroad robbery on a northbound train from Shreveport near Ashdown Arkansas. Wells Fargo officials received telegrams saying robbers got nothing of value. The telegram notes valuables were left in Shreveport to depart on the daytime train. The same gang is suspected as the Cotton Belt incident.
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New Orleans
Walsas & Gull
Ashdown
Ark
Wells-Fargo
Shreveport
Express
Cotton Belt
Miss Hill Married at Great Northern President’s Home
At the Great Northern president J J Hill’s Summit Avenue home on Oct 9 a noon wedding joined Miss Charlotte H Hill daughter of the president to George Theron Slade of Scranton Pa Arch Bishop Treland officiated attendance from immediate family and a few friends Best man was James N Hill. The couple will reside in Scranton where Slade works for the Erie road.
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St. Paul
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railroad
Summit Avenue
Charlotte Hii
George Theron Slade
Scranton
Treland
Clara Hill
Rachael Hill
Tuberta
Gorgian James N. Hill
Mrs. Slade
Slade
Erie Road
Fire causes multi‑million ruin at Kinzie Street yards
Fire investigators pursue incendiary origin after a blaze destroyed the Peabody Coal yards on Kinzie Street and the riverfront. Revised losses total 595000 with damages to the Davidson Marble building complex 200000 and to the Chicago Northwestern freight facilities 50000, all covered by full insurance.
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Chicago
Peabody Coal Company
Kinzie Street
Conway
Davidson Marble Company
Globe Heat and Light Company
Welsbach Lighting Company
Chicago & Northwestern
Mr. Choate to sail home with family on Philadelphia
London reports United States ambassador Mr. Choate plans a holiday and return voyage on the American liner Philadelphia with his wife and children. If he cannot depart, his family may sail without him. Also aboard the Philadelphia are Mr. and Mrs. Levi P. Morton.
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London
Choate
United States
Philadelphia
Levi P. Morton
Eye specialist Mrs Dr Franks Office Nearby Library
Mrs Dr Frank, an eyesight specialist, is reportedly located opposite the library at 79 West Broad Way. The note places her practice across from the library, suggesting a convenient central location for eye care.
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West Broadway
Dr. Frank
Order Effects Jesuits Paris Decree on Liquidation of Estates
A decree of the fifth chamber of the civil tribunal issued today orders liquidation of the estates of the Jesuits and Assumptionists for failure to comply with the association law.
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Paris
Fifth Chamber
Civil Tribunal
Jesuits
Assumptionists
Post Office Department Authorizes Establishment
Special Dispatch reports the Post Office Department has authorized the establishment of a new facility. Details on location, date of opening, and services to be offered are provided by officials awaiting final approval and funding.
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Standard
Washington
Rumors of Kiel Yacht Club Challenge for America's Cup
Washington dispatch notes rumor that Emperor William instructed the Kiel Yacht Club to challenge for the America's Cup. The report appears amid other notes on shipping, a three-case appeal over mining rights in Coeur d'Alene, and ship arrivals including Nome City and City of Seattle with passengers and treasure.
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Kiel Yacht Club
Germany
Berlin
Oet
William
San Francisco, Det
Bunker Hil and Sullivan
United States Ciircuit Court of Appeals
Coeur d'Alenes
Port Townsend
Wash
Nome City
Nome
Seattle
Skagway
Battleships Wisconsin and Iowa Sail From Puget Sound Yard
The battleship Wisconsin will leave the Puget Sound navy yard tomorrow for San Francisco with Admiral Casey aboard and will return immediately on its flagship the Iowa. The Oregon will enter the dock tomorrow and is expected to finish repairs in time for the Iowa to take the dock on its arrival.
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Seattle
Wash
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Casey
Iowa
Oregon
Serenading the Block Ends with Brick Attack Arrest
Morris Murphy was arrested after a drunken street serenade near 605 Utah avenue. He sang “Because I Love You” repeatedly provoking a brick thrown from darkness that struck him, leading to charges of disturbing the neighborhood and throwing stones at an unidentified man.
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Morris Murphy
City
Utah Avenue
Murphy
Loughrin
Boyle
Emperor William Hosts Berlin Audience On Municipal Reforms
Emperor William receives Dr. Kirschner chief burgomaster of Berlin in audience rewarding the re election of Herr Kauffmann as second burgomaster. Officials say the audience clarifies pending questions and may aid a peace seeking compromise. An official report is expected soon.
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Berlin
Emperor Willam
Kirschner
Herr Kauffmann
Lokal Anzliger
William
Dr. Kirschner
McKinley Mining Company Elects Officers and Directors
McKinley Mining and Smelting directors meet in Buffalo to elect M. C. Barber as president, F. E. Fitch as vice president, A. J. Hazeltine as treasurer, and Dix W. Smith as secretary. 200,000 shares were issued, with George B. Cortelyou and W. W. Shepard named as directors and an executive committee appointed to manage the property.
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Buffalo
Oct
McKinley Mining & Smelting Company
M. C. Barber
Canton
F. E. Fitch
Elmira
A. J. Hazeltine
Warren
Dix W. Smith
Mebk Kinley
Giocorge B. Cortelyou
Washington
W.W. Shepard
New York
Aeronaut Lillian Lafay Found Dead Near La Salle
The body of Mrs. FE Seeley known as Lillian Lafay was found in the Ness river four miles west of La Salle after she reportedly ascended in a balloon from a main street seven days earlier. The fate of the aeronaut remained a mystery until the body was recovered.
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la Salle, al
FE. Seeley
Lillian Lafay
Ness River
Here
la Salle
Cuba Defining Views on Presidency Aide Says Palma Debt
General Maximo Gomez in an open letter to the press argues that Estrada Palma's reply on policy if elected Cuba president should not be read as implying Palma thinks the army should not be paid. He clarifies the stance in Havana.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Senor Estrada Palma
Cuba
Senor Palma
Erie President Underwood Expected to Join Hill Interests
A Chicago dispatch reports F. D. Underwood formerly Soo road general manager and now Erie president is near resigning to align with J. J. Hill's western interests.
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St. Paul
Chicago
F. D. Underwood
Soo Road
The
Erie
J. J. Hill
President Roosevelt to speak at Riverside Drive monument dedication
New York report states President Roosevelt will deliver an address on Thanksgiving Day for the dedication of the soldiers and sailors monument on Riverside Drive. The event marks a national tribute as officials plan ceremonies and crowds gather for the historic commemoration.
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New York
Roosevelt
Soldiers and Sailors
Riverside Drive
Market Report Closes Mixed As Silver Dips
Lonion Oct Anaconda 74 Atchison 78 Canadian Pacific Hy Denver Rio Grande 44 Northern Pacific 4 Southern Pacific 574 Union Pacific 44 do preferred 90 Bar silver 26 1 16d per ounce Money rate 1 per cent.
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Lonion
Anaconda
Atchison
Denver & Rio Grande
Southern Paciflc
Union Pacific
Wool Auction Sales Today in London Supply and Demand Report
The wool auction sale offerings totaled 12 116 bales with fairly good demand. Cross breds were in good supply and sold at unchanged prices. Queensland new cup met with solid demand and sold at steady rates. Up to now 254 000 bales have been sold.
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London
Treasury statement shows cash and gold in general fund
Washington report of the treasury in the general fund lists available cash balance at 173,295,062 dollars and gold totaling 101,188,200 dollars, excluding the 150,000,000 dollar gold reserve in the division of redemption.
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Washington
the Treasury
General Fund
Prominent Cotton Exchange Member Ends Life
New Orleans on October 9 reports Louis Herrman a leading figure on the cotton exchange shot himself dead tonight due to ill health leaving colleagues and the market in shock and mourning.
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New Orleans
Louis Herrman
The
Cotton Exchange
Bernstein and Decoursey Fight Wins by Draw in LA
In Los Angeles on October 9 Joe Bernstein and Bitty Decoursey fought 20 rounds to a draw. Both boxers pressed hard with multiple exchanges as the bout went the distance.
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Los Angeles
Joe Bernstein
Bitty Decoursey
Idaline Beauty Line Advertises Face Creams and Powders
An old newspaper ad lists Mme Idaline facial products and related beauty items. It highlights face cream and face powder in opal jars, lip rouge, hair tonics, masks, tooth powders, and assorted cosmetic preparations with various prices and packaging details. The catalog references Woodbury's, Colgate, and other brands.
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Mme
Idaline
Mime
Woodbury
Dr. Lyon
Winslow
Kc Bex
Henry Tetlow
Pozzoni
Colgate
Dr. Price
Florida
Hilbert
Price
Lambert
Vintage soap and cosmetic set in Hennessy’s department
A storefront catalog lists Savon la Baroness soaps and many others with prices, including Pears soap at 25c a cake and Colgate’s items, perfumes, brushes, and creams. It highlights imported brushes, beauty powders, and skin care products popular among society women.
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Colgate
Woodbury
Parker's
Pear
Otto of Roses
Hilbert
Training Ship Buffalo Arrives at Kiel from Kronstadt
The United States training ship Buffalo under Commander Hutchins has reached Kiel after sailing from Kronstadt marking a naval exchange visit.
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Kiel
Berlin
United States
Buffalo
Hutchins
Kronstadt
Boiling oil sprayed on Richard Street to curb dust
Oil heated to 112 degrees was sprayed from a street sprinkler along Richard Street from Hotel to King and covered with quarry sand. The mixture is to form a dust free solid surface, with careful monitoring for results.
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Honolulu Star
Richard Street
King
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Butte News
Haviland
Limoges
France
Montana
Haviland Limoges
Davis & Wesmescary
Main Street
Buffaloes
Tuttle-Greene
North Main Street
Dr. W. H. Wix
N, W. Corner Broadway and
Main
Butte, Montana
Wilbur-Kirwin Opera Company
Sutton’s Family Theater
la Mascotte
Brunes
New House
Devers
Roucher’s
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Ito
Rich
Miss Hill
Great Northern
George T. Slade
Boucher’s
MR. Choate
Beys
Bouchers
Children's Department
Barta & Yeager Liquor Company
North
Wyoming
William Unbends
M’kinley Mining Company
Friends of the
Preside Ter
Pate
Prom Gomex
Tnderwood
Wool Auction Sales
Treasury
Idaline’s
Price Ge
Peru
Price Zac
Hennessy’s Nation Dept
Isabel Cassidy
Nation Department
Europe
Beatrice
Alps
Switzerland
Spachtel
Miho
Smith
Axminster Rugs
Potter’s Fine
Potter’s Sons & Go
Mennessyh
Loutie, Montana
Honolulu
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