Montana Democrats Agree on Delegates Basis for State Convention
Helena dispatch reports the Montana Democratic State Central Committee settled on a representation method based on the combined 1900 vote for Toole and Milburn divided by two, leading to a 309-member convention set for Bozeman on Sept 22. The tie on a roll call stalled other plans as Toole proxy Knowlton arrived with Clark backing.
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Silver Bow County
Cooper
Gallatin County
Neill
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Toomey
Powell
Bryan
Milburn
Mysterious Disappearance Overshadows Montana Democratic Meeting
The Helena report details J. J. Knowlton's sudden absence from the state Democratic central committee while debates over delegates-at-large raged. Governor Toole used Knowlton’s proxy to influence apportionment, provoking anger in Silver Bow and questions about political tricks and representation.
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Silver Bow County
State
Butte
Butts
Toole
Silver Bow
Mr. Knowlton
Death toll tops a thousand in Martinique eruption
Dispatches from Martinique report 1,060 dead and 1,500 injured from Mont Pelee eruptions. Ajoupa Bouillon and surrounding areas were devastated, with evacuations planned for northern parishes. Guadaloupe also notes ash fall from Martinique activity.
California Democratic Convention Nears Key Vote for Governor
The California Democratic State Convention convened with T. E. Gibbon elected chairman. Franklin K. Lane, the organization candidate for governor, is losing ground and may be blocked if Geary gains a majority before tomorrow afternoon. The mood was subdued and harmony efforts dominated the session.
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Cal
T. E. Gibbon
Los Angeles
J. F. Coonan
Franklin K. Lane
Thomas J. Geary
Geary
Lane
Patton
Wisconsin Democrats to Name State Ticket at Milwaukee Convention
Milwaukee September 2 The Wisconsin Democrats will meet in Milwaukee tomorrow to nominate a complete state ticket for November. Indications point to David Rose as the likely nominee for governor. A prominent leader said the platform will be largely a state document.
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Democrats of Silver Bow Reject Helena Dispatch Claims
In Butte on Sept 2 Democrats here doubted Helena reports that J J Knowlton from Silver Bow county attended the state committee meeting. They later felt they had been given the worst of it in the dispute over representation for their section.
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Butte
Helena
J. J. Knowlton
Silver Bow County
Four Men Suspected in Policeman Killing Spirited Away
In Armourdale Kansas a police officer J W Morris was killed and watchman Minsker wounded during a street railway barn robbery attempt. Ike Johnson and three others were arrested, but a mob of about 1000 later surrounded jails in Kansas City Kansas and Kansas City Missouri, demanding the prisoners. The suspects were spirited away to avoid mob violence.
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Naval Reservists Drown After River Boat overturns
Walter Eaton and Carl Earhardt naval reserves members drowned when their boat overturned on the river at St. Louis. Four companions were rescued in the incident on September 2.
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Walter Eaton
Carl Earhardt
Eruption of Mont Pelee Kills About 1000 in Martinique
Dispatch from Fort de France reports about 1,000 killed and several hundred injured after Mont Pelee erupted on Aug 20. Villages Morne Rouge and Ajoupa Bouillon were destroyed, Le Carbet hit by a tidal wave felt at Fort de France. French warships are being sent to the area.
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Fall from Window Leaves Frank Lane Near Death
In Red Lodge on September 2 Frank Lane fell from a second story window while washing it. He landed about 20 feet to the sidewalk, breaking his collar bone and both wrists. Though conscious, doctors fear his injuries may be fatal. He is the son of Joseph Lane and brother of Neil Lane, formerly of Livingston.
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Today's Events Morning Program At Local Lecture Series
Walter H. Weed of the United States Geological Survey presents Geology of Butte while Judge J D Frontier of Boise speaks in Preein. James Whitcomb Riley reads. Prof J A Holmes discusses The Great Expositions as Factors in Promoting Mining Interests. Mra PoL Holrood lectures Our Present Need a Department of Mining. CH Repath of Anaconda outlines Mechanical Engineering in Copper Smelting.
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United States Gcological Survey
Butte
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Boise
J. F. Spurr
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Po L. Holrood
Galena
CH. Repath
Anaconda
Mining Congress Debates Committees and Venue Choices
Yesterday the mining congress focused on speeches and forming committees on permanent organization and resolutions. Delegates weighed where to hold the next congress with Deadwood Seattle Portland and St Louis in contention while talks of a Clark for president boom circulated. The morning covered routine business as committees were named and Helena invited delegates to visit on Sept 6.
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Portland
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Alaska
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