American Vessels In English Ports Stir Interest and Debate
English ports host multiple American warships including the Hartford Essex Dixie and Chicago as officials discuss naval innovation. A scare spread by a London paper claims Britain lacks submarine boats while officials confirm rejection of a new invention. Submarine launch plans from Holland boats proceed with volunteer crews tested for health. Separate dispatches note stirring rumors of Lord Salisbury's retirement and internal unionist tensions.
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London
Hartford
Essex
Thames
Chicago
Portsmouth
Dixie
Southampton
Buffalo
Greenock
Cromwell
England
Great Britain
Admiralty
United States
Associated Press
Naval Attache
Clover
Washington
Navy Department
Holland
Atmost
Vickere-Maxim Company
Arrival of the czar to stir Paris and Dunkirk plans
Paris crowds await the czar as he travels to Dunkirk on Sept 18 and Compiegne the next day. Beaux arts and military displays tie into a grand maneuver finale with the Standart and escort ships. Security is tight with expulsions and house checks across Dunkirk and Compiegne. President Loubet and cabinet prepare ceremonies and galas around the visits.
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Paris
France
Dunkirk
Compliegne
Reims
Beetheng
Standart
Alexis
Svanetta
Loubet
Chamber of Commerce
M. Loubet
Compiegne
Caatle Theater
Four Davis family deaths prompt murder inquiry in Boston
A Boston Herald report notes four members of the Davis family and relatives died within a month. Autopsies on Mrs. Gordon and Mrs. Gibbs were ordered, with Harvard experts present and organs sent for chemical analysis. Fires at the Jacin house are cited as related factors while exhumation decisions await autopsy results.
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Boston
Calumet
The
Herald
Alden P. Davis
Irving Gibbs
Henry Gordon
Chicago
Joseph Whitney
Mra. Gordon
Gibbs
Faunce
Whitney
Wood
Harvard College
Paul Gibbs
Jacin
Davis
Chinamen Robbed Helena Gardeners Lose $800
Yung Un Chung Quin and Yung He, Chinese gardeners near the Montana Central depot, said highwaymen robbed their home last night of 800 in cash at pistol point. Police were alerted late. descriptions of suspects are vague and no arrest seems likely. Half the money belonged to Yung Un, drawn from the bank, delaying his trip to China.
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The
Standard
Helena
Yung UN Chung Quin
Yung He
Montana Central Depot
Yung UN
China
Treasury Statement Details TreasuryBalances August Update
Washington report shows available cash balances at 178.7 million and gold at 108.3 million in the general fund excluding a 150 thousand dollar pool reserve in the division of redemption.
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Washington
Treasury
President McKinley to visit Buffalo via Cleveland
President McKinley and his party will depart Canton on the following Wednesday morning traveling to Buffalo by way of Cleveland. The itinerary places emphasis on the travel route and schedule as announced from Canton.
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Canton
Ohio
Mc.Kinley
Buffalo
Cleveland
Funds in the Treasury End of Third Quarter
At the close of business Helena notes end of the third quarter of the state fiscal year. State land office receipts led with leases and sales totaling 75592.01. Secretary Hays 7578.10 and Auditor Calderhead 9033.11 in fees. supreme court clerk Rickett 72.70. Cash in funds 477747.18. August balances list multiple state funds and bonds totaling large sums, with permanent school fund at 389635.70 and other balances across university and normal school funds.
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Standard
Helena
State Land Office
State Land Register
State Treasury
Hays
Calderhead
H. G. Ricketts
Supreme Court
Eoccese
Permanent University
Normal School
Agricultural College
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Reform School
State Capitol
School of Mines
University Library
Medical Board
Cerce Sevsce
Sheadows
Agricultural ¢ College
Depot Safe Blown Open at Olympia Railroad Depot
A North Pacific freight agent found the depot safe blown open in Olympia this morning. Several hundred dollars were reportedly inside, with authorities noting signs point to expert burglars. The blast woke none of four men sleeping in a nearby caboose, as window fastenings were broken to gain entry.
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Tacoma
Northern Pacific
Olympia
Wxafe
Census figures show age groups by state and territory
The census bureau bulletin lists counts for New York New Jersey North Carolina and New Mexico for the 19 percent year. It notes foreign white persons of school age in New York at 12 percent and native white persons of foreign parentage at 42.8 percent with other age groupings included.
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New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
Washington
Census Bureau
Territory
Pleasing Dreams and a Cure for Womanly Ailments
Awomanly health testimonial urges sleep and strength through Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. Mrs. B H Munn of Springhill Florida credits seven bottles with restoring her health after two years of weakness bearing down pains and impaired appetite, noting lasting improvement and offering to publish the account.
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Dr. Pierce
California Wine House Opens New Quarters in Helena
August Fack opened the California Wine House in the Halley block on Main Street Helena with a newly furnished quarters. The interior features mahogany woodwork marble bar four private rooms and enhanced art with Odalisea statue and paintings by Swain and Russel. Frescoed ceilings marble mosaic floors and gold leaf detailing complete the refined decor.
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Helena
Fack
California Wine House
Halley Block
Main Street
Odalisea
Northwest
Robert L. Swain
Charles Russel
American La Machinery Manufacturing Company Formed
A Pittsburgh syndicate led by Charles A. Painter has consolidated about 96 percent of U S laundry machinery plants. Thomas A. Seltz secured the options as the syndicate plans to organize in New Jersey with $16 000 000 total capitalization. Preferred stock equals common shares and properties bought on a percentage basis, excluding patents and goodwill.
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Pittsburg
Charles A. Painter
United States
Thomas A. Seltz
National Laundry Manufacturers’ Association
New Jersey
American la - Machinery Manufacturing Company
Shriners Parade at Pan American Exposition
Mystic Shriners from across the nation gathered at Buffalo Pan-American Exposition grounds for a parade and temple of music ceremony. Illustrious Potentate Walter D. Green Mayor Diehl and Director General Buchanan spoke. Philip Briggs replied. Damascus Arab patrol performed an exhibition drill to general acclaim.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Temple of Music
Imperial Council
Walter D. Green
Diehl
Buchanan
Philip Briggs
Damascus
Porter Favors Returned to Missouri in Murder Case
Will Favors, a Pierce City negro porter charged with the murder of Miss Gazella Wild, returned to Missouri under guard. He will be held in Kansas City until deemed safe to transport to Pierce City where three other African Americans have been lynched for the crime. Governor Jenkins issued the requisition to Governor Dockery.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Will Favors
Pierce City
Porter
Gazella Wild
Missouri
Favors
Kansas City
Jenkins
Dockery
Atchison Journalist Appointed to Promote Catholic Education
Ce lestine Sullivan, Atchison newspaper man and former priesthood student, is named by the Catholic University of America to go to the Philippines. He will spend three years establishing Catholic schools similar to those in the United States.
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Kansas City
The
Star
Atchison, Kan
Celestine Sullivan
Atchison
Catholic University of America
Washington, DD
Philippines
French steamer La Savoie sails on maiden voyage to New York
The La Savoie of the French Trans Atlantic line left Havre for New York on its maiden voyage. Among the passengers are 12 French journalists from Temps Journal des Debats Petit Journal Figaro Kelaire Matin Journal Gil Blas Vie Minstre and Gironde. They will inspect major American newspaper establishments.
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Paris
la Savoie
Trans-Atlantic Line
Havre
New York
Temps
Journal Des Debats
Petit Journal
Figaro
Kelaire
Matin
Journal
Gil Blas
Wustration
Vie Minstre
Gironde
Police Officers Dismissed by Commission Verdict
Chicago August 31 The commission investigating the police department announced its decision discharging three officers Joyce Cramer and Tracey Joyce and Cramer were found guilty of conduct unbecoming an officer and Tracey of falsifying reports
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Chicago
Joyce
Cramer
Tracey
Sheridan Sails to Manila and San Francisco with Load of Teachers
The transport Sheridan departed for Manila today carrying a large passenger list and army supplies. Brig. Gen. Fred D. Grant was aboard among many passengers who were school teachers.
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San Francisco
Sheridan
Manila
Fred D. Grant
Hallobird Wins Glen View Cup in Golf Match
William A. Hallobird of Glen View defeated Avram Poole Jr of Onwentza 7 up and 6 to go to win the Glen View cup in the golf competition held in Chicago on August 31.
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Chicago
Wiliam A. Hallobird
Glen View
Avram Poole, Jr
Onwentza
Dotson Granted Respite On Murder Sentence By Governor
Governor Toole halts Clinton Dotson execution set for Deer Lodge to allow time for a new trial or appeal. The respite extends to October 25, 1901, delaying the hanging while Dotson pursues post conviction relief and possible supreme court review.
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Standard
Helena
Clinton Dotson
Deer Lodge
James Fleming
Toole
District Court
Supreme Court
Smith
Dotson
Powell County
Third Judicial District
Montana
Powell
Supreme Court of
State of
J. K. Toole
Artille Hy
Clinton Potson
Helena Officials Declare State Seal Affixed
A government notice from Helena records completion of an official act dated the 41st day of August, 1901. Governor J K Toole signs the proclamation and secretary George M Hays attests the document.
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Montana
Helena
J. K. Toole
George M. Hays
Helena Race Preparations Signal Big Meet at Track
Helena Montana August 31 The Helena Racing Association prepares for races starting Aug 5 through Sept 11. The track has been prepared with repairs to the grand stand stables and other buildings. Three or more stake races each with a $500 purse. Jacob Fischer presides in the judge's stand F W Filis is starter. Book and auction pools planned no Paris mutuals reduced railroad rates offered.
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Helena
Helena Racing Association
Butte
Jacob Fischer
F. W. Filis
Paris Mutuals
Remembering a Reliable House Painting Job
A memory of advice to use good material and fair pricing for quality painting. If the work was done, it stands as a recommendation. if not, avoid repeating the mistake. Emphasis on good work with good material at a fair price as dependable when a job is taken.
Riley's Request Refused Murderer of Patrick Largey Must Pay Penalty
Helena aug 31 the governor denied six pardon applications including Thomas J Riley serving life for murder May 24 1898 and Joseph Wier sentenced to life for assault on a deformed girl denied despite petitions from his wife and a British consul other condemnations include Dan Holland Charles H Carter Frank Gardner Edward Grigsby and more with details of counties and dates across 1890 to 1900.
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Standard
Helena
Thomas J. Riley
Largey
Butte
Riley
Joseph Wier
Cascade County
Wiler
Wier
Frank Gardner
Deer Lodge County
Gardner
Dan Holland
Silver Bow County
Charles H. Carter
Issoula County
Lewis and Clarke County
Edward Grigsby
General Ludlow Funeral Planned for Trinity Church
Funeral services for General Ludlow will be held at Trinity Church in New York on September 3. The ceremony is expected to be attended by many distinguished officers from the army and navy.
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New York
Man Charged With Forgery in Boston Court
Alonzo J. Whitman was arraigned in Boston on forgery and larceny charges and held on $5,000 bail for the grand jury. He made no plea. Victims named are Hunt & Co. and Armstrong Schimmer & Co., brokers.
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Boston
Alonzo J. Whitman
Whitman
Hunt & Co
Armstrong, Schimmer & Co
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Lord Salisbury
Tims
Unionist
Foreign Office
Lord Lansdowne
Hlah
Czar
Treasury Statement
Bullste
Funds IN the Treasury
Mr. Barret
Shriners AT Buffalo
Mystic Order
Hallobird
Siegel’s
Siegel Clothing Co
Snettian
Butte, Mont
Ftttiiti
Schatzlein
West Broadway
Patrick Largey
Ludlow
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