Labor Day at the Falls Prominent Paris Gibson Predicts Montana Iron Growth
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports Labor Day crowds at Black Eagle park with Senator Paris Gobson delivering a speech on Montana resources. He touted iron and copper across the state and predicted Missouri River water power would spur industrial growth, creating tens of thousands of jobs in iron ore processing and related industries.
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Great Falls
Black Eagle Park
Paris Gobson
Montone
Missouri
Montana
Black Eagle Falls
Belt River
Union Pacific Shop Strike Ends In Omaha
Two hundred car men at the Union Pacific shops in Omaha restart work at the company scale after a two week strike. Leaders vow to honor the premium scale contract. The first return occurred Saturday with 20 men resuming duties.
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Omaha
Carmen
Union Pacific
Roosevelts Lead Chicago Party On Prairie Chicken Hunt
Marvin Hugh Jr and a 15 person party from Chicago and the East, with six place cars and horses and hunting gear, are sidetracked between Arlington and Hetland on the Northwestern. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. is in the group with Chicago and North Western officials, starting a week of sport during the open prairie chicken season, the largest on record.
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Huron
S. C
Marvin Hughat, Jr
Chicago
East
Arlington
Hetland
Northwestern
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Chicago & Northwestern
Guard extension at Kingston Coal mines amid strike tension
Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania September 1 an extra guard was posted at all Kingston Coal company collieries at Edwardsville as strikers remain angry since Sunday after a guard allegedly wished the mines would stay shut until the strikers starved enough to eat their own children. Superintendent William Williams promised the strikers that
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Wilkesbarre
Kingston Coal Company
Edwardsville
No. 4
William Williams
Statement on Immediate Discharge If Remark Proven
The passage argues that if it can be proven that such a remark was made, he would discharge the guilty man at once, implying swift action on confirmed evidence. It presents a conditional judgment tied to proof and accountability.
Taft Plans Philippine Chinese Labor Admission Reform
Governor Taft told Manila business leaders that the Philippine act extending Chinese exclusion should be amended to allow regulated Chinese labor for plantations. The plan would grant the Philippine commission power to govern entry and require bonds and identification with a time-limited stay, similar to Hawaii safeguards.
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War Department
Taft
Board of Trade
Manila
Congress
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Hawaii
American Chamber of Commerce
Old Wheeling bark Criton foundered near Laysan Island
The Criton carrying guano from Laysan to Honolulu foundered July 4 after severe flooding. All hands survived and reached Waaysan, then Honolulu aboard the Hanadel. Captain Willer and crew fought pumps. three boats went to Laysan after abandoning ship.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
San Francisco
Criton
Here
Laysan Island
Waaysan
Hanadel
Criten
Laysan
Willer
Marcus Island
Rosehills
Rosehill
Erskine M. P. Phelps
Norfolk
Supreme Court
Patterson
W. F E. Weinen
Burton
Kansas
Senate Commission
Hawalii
Thurston
Nebraska
Post Office Changes Aimed at Improving Service
Superintendent of carriers and other changes will be made in the office force to improve service. A post office sub station is planned for Boston Heights and at the Boston and Montana meter. Additions to the office force are expected to handle increasing business.
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Algo Lkery
Boston Heights
Boston & Montana
Ameter
Willie Phillips Is Found Special Dispatch to the Standard
Willie Phillips, a 13 year old adopted son of H Phillips living near Rainbow Falls, was captured at Fort Benton and will be held there until tomorrow when a deputy will be sent. He stole a pocketbook and coins, saddled a horse, rode to the city, and disappeared. The arrest followed a warrant for petty larceny.
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Standard
Great Pass
Willie
Phillips
Rainbow Falls
Fort Benton
Denver Horse Show crowd crushes stands in broncho busting opener
Ten thousand spectators packed the Denver show grounds as the fourth annual Denver Horse Show opened with broncho busting. Temporary stands collapsed in two spots. no fatalities but injuries included G F B Whittaker with a broken leg and Mrs H C Woodward and Mrs Edward Woodward bruised. About two hundred society members in the boxes were injured or shaken. Rough riding dominated the afternoon with 60 outlawed horses ridden.
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Denver
Denver Horse Show Association
G. FB. Whittaker
H. C Woodward
Edward Woodward
Denver Society
Labor Day Parade in Pocatello Highlights Civic Unity
Labor day observances in Pocatello Idaho featured a 1000 strong parade by local organizations and emblematic floats. Mayor Steeley welcomed attendees while J R Sovereign delivered the day’s oration urging labor to seek change through ballots and legislation. Sovereign, a Democratic congressional hopeful, stayed for the state convention precursor on Sept 4.
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Pocatello
Idaho
Steeley
J. R. Sovereign
Sovereign
Congress
California Democrats Open State Convention in Sacramento
Sacramento Sept 1 The Democratic State Convention convenes with 836 delegates to nominate a full state ticket. Leading governor candidates include Franklin D. Lane San Francisco Thomas A Geary Sonoma and Thomas O Toland Ventura. Former Governor James H Judd is named but not seeking. Lane appears strongest as party organization favorite. Chairmanship sees John Coonan Flureka and George S Patton Los Angeles County vying with Coonan favored by leaders. Farnsworth Tulare named for chief justice. Minor offices remain undecided.
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Sacramento
Cal
Conventio
Franklin Kk. Lane
San Francisco
Thomas A. Geary
Sonoma
Thomas O. Toland
Ventura
James H. Judd
Lane
John Coonan
Flureka
George S. Patton
Los Angles County
Coonan
Er. C. Farnsworth
Tularea
Tragedy Near Park City Ends in Double Filicide and Suicide
In Snyderville road, Park City, William Trottam attacked his wife and two daughters aged 14 and 16 with a monkey wrench, killing the elder daughter and injuring the younger and mother before shooting himself. Trottam had been released from Provo insane asylum earlier this year after threats to harm his family.
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Park City
Utah
Snyderville Road
William Trottam
Trottam
Provo
Police arrests tally reported for August in Great Falls
Special Maypatch to the Standard reports that during August 21 the city police department made 148 arrests.
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Great Falls
Mounted Carrier to Join Great Falls Post Office
A mounted carrier will be added to the Great Falls post office distributing force. Thomas Phelan, currently in charge of the general delivery window, will be appointed to the new position.
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Great Falls
Thomas Phelan
Races at Revere cycle track marked by accidents
In Revere Massachusetts today the 2 1/2 mile motor paced race saw Nelson retire after his motor balked, Morgan’s chain broke, and Moran finish unpaced while Walthour led with motor trouble. A later 10 mile event began but Moran was injured in a collision on lap one and the race was halted. Joe Nelson rode 10 miles against time finishing five miles in 7 03 2 5 and 10 miles in 14 18.
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Revere
Mass
Hobby Walthour
James Moran
Joe Nelson
Nelson
Morgan
Moran
Walthour
Mulligan Sets New World Record at Greater New York Meet
Dr J B Mulligan of the Knickerbocker Athletic Club set a world record in the standing long jumps at Celtic Park during the Greater New York Irish American Athletic Association games. He flew 116 feet 31 inches in 10 jumps, besting Ray Ewry who held the American record. The Knickerbocker club won the team prize with 22 points, while the New York Athletic Association followed with 19.
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New York
J. B. Mulehieran
Knickerbocker Atletic Club
New York Irish- American Athletic Association
Celtic Park
L. I
Ray Ewry
New York Athletic Association
Mullgan
Malcolm Ford
Brooklyn
Mulligan
Ewry
Knickerbocker Athletic Association
New York Athletic Asociation
Eagles' Big Picnic in Alhambra Springs Sept 14
Great Falls aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles may join a grand picnic with the aeries at Butte and Helena in Alhambra springs on Sept 14. The invitation was discussed at a special meeting. Members favor the plan if railroad transportation can be arranged.
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Great Falls
Great Falls Aerie
Order of Eagles
Butte
Helena
Alhambra Springs
General Eli Tor rence appeals for aid to Confederate veterans home
General Eli Tor rence, commander-in-chief of the G A R, issues an appeal to Grand Army veterans to contribute funds for a home for ex Confederate veterans at Mission Creek Alabama. He pays tribute to the bravery of the men who wore the gray.
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Minneapolis
Eli Torrence
Grand Army Veterans
Mission Creek
Ala
The Philosopher's Find Reflections on Love and Society
Aphoristic musings challenge kindness and forgiveness while exploring flirtation vanity and gender roles. The author lampoons men and praises genuine effort to please, noting love as life’s ether and dissatisfaction as a spark for genius.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Nimey
Corke
Mr Morgan First in War Peace and Hearts of Nation
A Chicago News feature explores where Mr Morgan stands as a leader during wartime, peace, and in the loyalties of his countrymen, tracing his influence across national sentiment and public opinion.
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Chicago News
Mr. Morgan
Roosevelt Tour Emphasizes Monroe Doctrine and Courtesy
President Roosevelt spoke in Vermont during a New England swing, reaffirming the Monroe Doctrine as a peace and defense stance. He urged dignified courtesy toward all powers, stressing reciprocity, restraint, and strong navy to uphold U S leadership on the continent.
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Jutland
Roosevelt
Lake Champlain
L. M. Shaw
W. Seward Webb
New England
Burlington
Shelburne Farms
Brandon
Middleburg
Vergenes
Proctor
Senator Proctor
United States
Monroe
Double Homicide In Restaurant Over Loan Clash
A dispute over a $239 loan between Nakayama and Mishada led to a Japanese gathering at a restaurant. Mishada stabbed Nakayama, who then fired three shots, fatally wounding Mishada. Kabata was shot in the shoulder. Policeman Akers arrested the shooter and five other Japanese witnesses.
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N. Nakayma
Mishada
Kabata
Nakayma
Mrs. Nicholls Dies After Surgery at Columbus Hospital
Mrs. Alfred P. Nicholls of Sixth Avenue North died at Columbus hospital following a surgical operation. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral plans await word from her father in Tacoma and a brother in Michigan. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Alfred P. Nicholls
Sixth Avenue North
Columbus Hospital
Prince Bors to visit Oyster Bay from Newport and back
The prince will travel from Newport to New York by the night boat, board the Sylph to Oyster Bay for a two hour visit with President Roosevelt, then proceed to Bridgeport for the 6:30 train to Newport. Third Assistant Secretary Pierce accompanies him to Oyster Bay.
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Washington
State
Navy Departments
Prince Bors
Newport
Oyster Bay
New York
Roosevelt
Bridgeport
Conn
Pierce
Barnstable
Masq
Murder charge against Lance Corporal in Colchester
Lance Corporal Lloyd of the Forshire regiment was remanded for a warrant after confessing to killing an unknown man in Kansas City in January. He claimed American citizenship, gave the name William G. R. Toll, said he was married and a deserter, and that robbery was the motive. He admitted knocking the victim with a coupling pin.
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Colchester
England
Lloyd
Big
Forshire Regiment
Kansas City
William G. R. Toll
Kansas
United States Army
French Diplomatic Appointments Set by Paris Decree
Paris announces a decree detailing key postings. Jusserand moves from Copenhagen to Washington as ambassador, Jules Cambon shifts from Paris to Madrid, and Bompard of the foreign office becomes ambassador at St. Petersburg succeeding Marquis Monte de Bello.
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Paris
Officiale
M. Jusserand
Copenhagen
Washington
M. Jules Cambon
United States
Madrid
M. Bompard
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
Monte de Bello
Chinatown Affray Leaves One Dead and Wounded Officer
In Fresno California on September 1 a Chinatown clash over money left a Japanese man dead and two others wounded, including a police officer. The confrontation began as a dispute and escalated into violence with multiple injuries.
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Fresno
Cal
Chinatown
Ex Senator Cameron Says He Quit Politics Long Ago
Former Pennsylvania senator Cameron declares he left politics some time ago and argues that once a man quits and says he quit, he should quit and his friends should let him quit.
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Embezzlement charge sparks suicide attempt in Pocatello
Aaron Hols, accused of cashing bogus drafts in Boise Spokane and Pocatello, stabbed himself six times in a county jail cell and is in critical condition. Eight convicts were sent to the penitentiary while officers prepared to move Hols to another jurisdiction.
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Standard
Pocatello
Aaron Hols
Boise
Spokane
Holzer
Wichita
Kan
Bridge over Cascade River Strained by Cattle Herd
Great Falls reports barnacled strain on a county bridge after more than 500 cattle were driven across it. Morton says cost of repairs in the past month exceeds 3000 dollars and witnesses fear the structure may collapse as the cattle crossed. The bridge swayed and many observers believed it would fall into the river.
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Great Falls
Reyor Morton
New Smallpox Patient in Great Falls
Sept 1 a new smallpox patient was admitted to the Cas county pesthouse. James Robinson 28 a grader at a Great Falls & Canada work site contracted the disease in a mild form.
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Standard
Great Falls
Cas County
Perso James Robinson
Canada
Great Falls Abandons Passenger Train to Neihart
The daily passenger train service between Great Falls and Neihart will be discontinued at month end and freight service will resume.
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Standard
Great Falls
This
Neihart
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