Labor Leaders Back Roosevelt Plan in Anthracite War
John Mitchell and district boards endorse a Roosevelt named commission to arbitrate the anthracite coal strike. The message praises public support, defends union conduct, and calls for wage gains and shorter hours through a binding tribunal. Operators and workers urged cooperation for lasting peace and fair labor relations.
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Washington
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Chinese cooks ordered off at Clipper mine boarding house
More than fifty workers at the Clipper mine notified the local Miners' union that the Chinese cooks at the boarding house must leave. The demand arose after an incident about a week earlier when one of the men did not comply with a protocol.
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Eme Nloye
Ah Ti
Henry Elling
A. C Carson
Standard
Pony
Clipper
Miners’ Union
Cascade County Finances Show Variances In Fee Earnings
Great Falls report from County Auditor Carr covers July through September with 4 variance between offices fee earnings and treasury receipts. Totals include clerk and recorder 1233.55, district court 730, sheriff 157.43, and overall cash receipts 13 995.50 from licenses plus taxes and miscellaneous entries.
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Standard
Great Falls
Carr
Justices of the Peace
Death of James Holleran in Helena
James Holleran died of pneumonia at St. John’s hospital in Helena. He was about 46, a 13 year water company employee and inspector, last living in Helena after coming from St. Louis. Funeral set for Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 2 PM tomorrow. he leaves a sister in Washington DC and a brother in Pittsburgh.
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The
Standard
Helena
James Holleran
St. John's Hospital
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Holleran
Water Company
St. Louis
Washington, D. C
Great Northern Railway Company
Pittsburg
Tragic Ranch Shooting Near Grant Shrouded in Suspicion
Mrs N F Sammon was found shot in the head at Brae ranch near Grant 15 miles northwest of Cheyenne. Her husband and Mrs Brae claim the death was accidental, but a coroner inquest is planned amid questions of separation and recent arrival from Oklahoma.
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Cheyenne
Woo
N. F
Sammon
Brae Ranch
Grant
Brae
Mis
Oklahoma
Rapids wreck inquest rescheduled to Oct 25
County Attorney Hathhorn not ready to proceed. Coroner Chapple received word that Engineer Degroat has been discharged from the hospital to his home. The inquest inquiry is laid over until the 25th inst.
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Standard
Billings
John Muir Leaves Fort Benton for Dearborn Ranch
Special Dispatch to the Standard says stockman John Muir will depart for Dearborn country to take charge of his aunt Mrs. David Auchs ranch. He has sold all his cattle to George T. Overfield and leased his ranch to other parties.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
John Muir
Dearborn Country
David Auch
Fire damages restaurant on Minnesota Avenue in Billings
Fire responders were summoned to a restaurant on Minnesota Avenue in Billings this afternoon. The building was saved with little damage, but the restaurant fixtures and furniture suffered extensive damages.
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Standard
Billings
Minnesota Avenue
Mills
Fxtures
Grand Hotel at Chautauqua Lake Burned. Loss Estimated at $200,000
Jamestown N Y Oct 17 The Grand hotel at Point Chautauqua a major resort near Chautauqua lake burned early today with contents. Also destroyed were the amusement hall and a new cottage owned by the hotel company. Loss put at 200000 dollars.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Point Chautauqua
Chautauqua Lake
Bozeman National Bank Extension Granted
The treasury department extended the corporate life of the Bozeman National Bank until Oct 17 1922. A pension was granted to Charles H. Robinson of Great Falls.
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Standard
Washington
Bozeman National Bank
Treasury Department
Charles H. Robinson
Great Falls
Rioters attack illicit saloon in Longford Kansas
About 200 people wrecked the building housing Riseman's illicit saloon in Longford on the night of October 17. They smashed beer cases and whiskey kegs and tarred and feathered a female inmate.
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Longford
Kan
Riseman
Lord Kitchener Heads to India to Command British Forces
Lord Kitchener began his journey to India to take command of British forces there. Jule will travel via Paris and visit Khartoum along the way.
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London
Lord Kitchener
India
Jule
Paris
Khartoum
Smallpox Outbreak Worries Blackfeet Indians in Havre
At Havre on October 17 a big dance near Browning led to exposure of hundreds of Blackfeet Indians to smallpox. Two dancers showed well developed cases. Canadian police sent seven infected Indians across the border, prompting warnings of quarantine and possible wider outbreak among the tribe still haunted by past epidemics.
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Standard
Havre
Blackfeet
Browning
United States
Ind
Mth
Monteath
Wall
United States Commissioner of Indian Affairs
Washington
Their relations severed in Baldwin Zeigler polar expedition
William Zeigler announced that business relations with Evelyn Baldwin have been severed after investigations and talks with expedition members. He will continue attempts to reach the North Pole and plans another expedition.
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New York
William Zeigler
Baldwin-Zeigler
Zeigler
Evelyn Baldwin
North Pole
Just One Man Is Needed For Molineux Jury
A new panel of 150 salesmen has been summoned to find the final juror for the Roland B. Molineux trial. This afternoon arguments debated the admissibility of Barnett letters with the defense urging adherence to a court of appeals ruling on Bar nett death matters. Justice Lambert will decide before the trial begins. proceedings resume Monday morning.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Barnett
Court of Appeals
Henry B. Barnett
Justice Lambert
Defendants File Answers in Wool Clip Lawsuits
Silberman Bros of Chicago sue John J Locke and Kermode & Davis for 826.86 and 818.20 after wool consignments. Locke and Kermode & Davis deny liability, citing a 13 cent advance per pound with no recourse and improper filings. Trial set for January, with broad impact on sheepmen and prior settlements.
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Standard
Billings
Silberman Bros
Chicago
John JF. Locke
Kermode & Davis
Locke
John T. Smith
Silberman Ros
W. W. Beasley
Big Timber
Beasley
Pursuit Through Youngstown For Divorce Case
In Youngstown Ohio Oct 17 Mrs A R Talmadge led about fifty bystanders in chasing her husband through the business district. Talmadge formerly of Buffalo filed for divorce claiming she placed their child with disreputable people and he secured custody placing the child in a convent. He tried to flee on a street car and she followed him. He was ar-
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Youngstown
Ohio
A. R. Talmadge
Talmadge
Buffalo
Chicago
Rested and Discharged Break for Liberty
A detainee rested, was discharged from custody, and then made a break for liberty. The incident follows a period in custody and ends with the subject’s attempted escape. Further details on location and outcome were not available in the fragment.
Now This Young Lady Asks
Asa D. Rogers, a well connected city man, faced the mayor on a malicious assault warrant filed by Miss Eva B. Pulley of Petersburg. The alleged incident occurred on Bolling Brook Street on October 3 the defendant was intoxicated and tried to kiss her against her will. A letter from Miss Pulley asked leniency and a separate note from Rogers apologized. The court ordered Rogers to pay $50 and costs.
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Petersburg
Asa D. Rogers
Eva B. Pulley
Bollingbrook Street
Rogers
Miss Pulley
J. Pulley
Coss
Wright. not a member of coal arbitration commission
Washington October 17 Caroll D Wright recorder of the coal arbitration commission will not vote The committee needs two thirds to settle any dispute meaning Wright is not a member when questions are decided He will keep records summon witnesses carry out orders and may prepare the commission report under instructions
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Washington
Carroll D. Wright
Wright
Fatal fight on county pike in Steubenville over cow trespass
In Steubenville Ohio on October 17 a free-for-all fight arose among two tenant farmers their helpers and near friends along the county pike north of the city. Rocks and clubs were used and William Merritt was fatally injured with a fractured skull and died the next morning. Andrew Anderson was arrested charged with throwing the rock that killed Merritt. The clash stemmed from Fred Coleman’s cow trespass into Merritt’s cornfield and subsequent confinement.
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Steubenville
Ohio
William Merritt
Andrew Anderson
Merritt
Fred Coleman
Wilbur F Johnston Dies After Long Illness
Fort Benton reports the death of Wilbur F Johnston from consumption at his Highwood home. A well known farmer, he had suffered for several years. The funeral is set for Sunday afternoon at Highwood.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Wilbur F. Johnston
Highwood
Johnston
Colonel Nolan and Maginnis address crowd at opera house
Fort Benton observers report a large audience gathered at the opera house last evening where Colonel Nolan and Major Maginnis spoke on current affairs and public matters.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Colonel Nolan
Maj
Martin Maginnis
Opera House
Shortage of stock cars on Montana division eases
Traveling Freight Agent Sharkey of the Northern Pacific reports the Montana division shortage of stock cars is nearing relief though orders still total 400 cars for the Montana division and Harlowtown road. The shortage has been caused by persistent demand and shippers seeking capacity.
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Standard
Billings
Sharkey
Northern Pacific
Montana
Harlowtown
Stock and sheep Moving to Markets and Ranges
A large movement of cattle to market and sheep to ranges occurs across North Dakota and Eastern Montana as herds are shifted to summer grazing and sale routes. Local traders report robust activity amid seasonal demand.
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North Dakota
Montana
Desert Land Entries Must Be On The Square
Great Falls reports a desert land entry near Ada Montana held for cancellation for crooked shape. The 1902 entry by Coral Robinson and later assignment to Viola Lee is challenged for non compactness. Lee has 60 days to amend. Patents issued to Josephine Caplett and Frederick Grover.
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Great Falls
General Land Office
Ada
Bear Creek
Coral Robinson
Mont
Viola Lee
Washington
Great Falls Land Office
Josephine Caplett
Frederick Grover
Kid Shaw Delinquent Burglary Suspect Sent Home
Fort Benton reports that Kid Shaw, jailed for alleged burglary of a Sandusky saloon, will likely miss the next spring term due to youth. He will be sent back to Pennsylvania to live with his parents for care and supervision.
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The
Standard
Fort Benton
Shaw
Sandusky
Pennsylvania
One Bad Feature Gone Trade Developments Favorable
New York October 17 Bratstreet reports the great coal strike of 142 is largely resolved with only one unfavorable feature remaining. Relief to the public mind is likely, fuel prices may ease, and iron production could resume as coal movement frees furnaces. Wheat exports for the week end October 16 total 5,240,68 bushels, down from last week and last year.
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New York
Bradatreet
Sears
United State
Canada
Northern Pacific expands telegraph work on Yellowstone division
Billings October 17 Northern Pacific increases telegraph facilities on the Yellowstone division. The line men’s crew stringing new copper between here and Glendive arrived in Billings this afternoon.
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Standard
Billings
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone
Here
Glendive
Carter to Speak at Courthouse Meeting Friday Evening
Fort Benton reports former Senator Thomas H. Carter will address a courthouse gathering this Friday evening. Organizers aim to attract a large audience to hear his remarks.
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Fort Benton
Standard
Thomas H. Carter
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