Republicans Don't Elect Governor in Vermont Vote
In White River Junction the Vermont state election yields no governor by popular vote. General John G. McCullough, a Republican, trails Percival Clement, high license candidate, with results from 200 cities and towns showing McCullough ahead but not by a decisive majority. The race shifts to the assembly for final choice amid strong high license and Democratic shifts.
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Percival
McCullough
Eckney
Senter
Mocrat
Ement
David J. Foster
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Senate
Assembly
Clement
Johnson's Chance for Democratic Nomination Grows After Ohio Meeting
Ohio news reports Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland gaining decisive momentum at the Democratic state convention preliminaries. Delegates show strong support for his leadership and a potential 1904 presidential bid, with factions contesting committee seats and the central slate. The convention hints at a Johnson-favored platform despite opposition in key districts.
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Ohio
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Irman
Ness
Vention
Johnson
Central Committee
Iets
State Ral Committee
Yiets
Mittee
Johnson Mengo
Cincinnati
Feir
H. G. Barnard
McLean
Folsrs
Herbert S. Bigelow
Bee Johnson
Iggor Johnson
John R. McLean
Make-Believe War Foils Navy Attack Near New London
New London reports an announced naval drill escalates as Admiral Higginson commands a fleet in the area. A second strike on island forts ends with three ships put out of action by mines and a possible maneuver toward Block Island and Montauk.
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Conn
Higginson
MacArthur
Kanawha
Harrison
Newport
Gardiner’s Bay
Fort Wright
Plumegnt
Block Island
Hotchkiss
Montauk
Fisher's Island
Royal Fort Gun Accident Kills Private Davis
Off Fort Wright on Fisher's Island a 12 inch breech loading rifle fired prematurely during morning maneuvers injuring three privates. Private Davis died from the blast and two others suffered serious injuries, with Davis' arm injuring another soldier in the chest.
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Striking miners clash as Pocahontas mine fires
In the Flat Top coal field a morning skirmish between strikers and guards followed the mine being set on fire by the union. Several miners were injured as guards doubled their numbers and shots were fired toward non union workers. troops may arrive within 24 hours. Elkhorn region reports no violence. In Charleston a local union calls for troops to Winona Keene's Creek to restore order, while Thurmond already houses some troops amid the strike.
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Voley
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W. Va
White
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Winona
Keene's Creek
Thurmond
Cattle Suffering Case Tangles North Ranch Shipment
Special dispatch reports extreme cruelty in cattle shipment from Fort Benton August 20. Four animals died and others injured after 72 hours without water, due to water shortage at Larabee and stock yard water works. Shonkin owners face market losses as cattle reached Chicago. Shipments normally receive water at Larabee but water issue halted supply.
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Fort Benton
St. Paul
Chicago
Larabee
N. D
Democratic Clash for Idaho Governor Nomination Heats Up
At Pocatello Idaho on September 2 Democratic factions gather for the state convention. Governor Hunt and Attorney General Martin lead a bitter gubernatorial fight expected to favor Hunt. Senate and other races see candidates Darling for con gress J R Sovereign and rivals Hutchinson Moore Dewey. Pocatello prepares with lights an excursion plan and delegates bring their spouses as Elks offer meeting space.
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Heitfeld
United States
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Senate
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Kootenai County
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The
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Thirteenth Mail Carriers Session Fights Over Chicago Contest
Denver September reports a long dispute at the Mail Carriers association session. The credentials committee refers Chicago contest to the convention. Charges of fraud against Chicago branch president Duffy trigger heated exchanges and calls for national committee mediation.
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Mail Carriers’ Association
Credentials Committee
Chicago
Duffy
National Association
Postoffice Clerks Convention in Executive Session
The national convention of postoffice clerks met in Kansas City and adjourned with routine financial and business affairs discussed. Important issues likely to be decided tomorrow include affiliation with the American Federation of Labor and proposed bills and resolutions for improving service conditions.
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National Convention of Postoffice Clerks
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Arraigned In District Court For Box Car Theft
Havre Sept 2 H A Frank arrested Saturday on complaint by M F P Delaney special agent of the Great Northern for breaking open a box car and stealing three cases of shoes and a box of hardware valued about 60 dollars. He was arraigned before Justice Meili and bound over to the district court in the sum Hv.
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Havre
H. A. Frank
M. FP. Delaney
Great Northern
Meili
Republicans' Turn Now In Helena Meeting Planned
Helena Sept 2 republicans plan an afternoon meeting at 2 o clock in the Grandon hotel to fix apportionment of delegates for the state convention and set time and place for holding it. Chairman J C Aulds says supporters expect a peaceful gathering as committee members arrive from counties including Beaverhead Broadwater Carbon Cascade and many others with names listed.
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Helena
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Aulds
Beaverhead
J. Hk. Morse
Broadwater
David Williams
Carbon
George H. Bailey
Cascade
D. J. Tallant
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C. H. Barton
Custer
W. W. Andrews
Dawson
William Lindsay
Deer Lodge
H. W. Rodgers
Fergus
F. F E. Wright
Flathead
H. E. Keith
Gallatin
E. Broox Martin
Granite
George W. Morse
Jefferson -Louis
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Rosebud
Fred L. Gibson
Sweet Grass
T. Busha
Silver Bow
B. F. Plummer
Teton
H. F. Guth
Valley
D. W. Farland
Yellowstone
Paul McCormick
Addicks Men Name a Ticket in Dover Convention
The Republican state convention in Dover on September 2 nominated William Michael Byrne for Congress and Edward Addicks as a delegate. A rival regular convention previously backed L. H. Ball, ensuring two Republican slates. Martin B. Burns was nominated for treasurer and Burnell B. Norman for auditor. The platform endorses the national administration.
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United States
William Michael Byrne
Edward Addicks
Addicks
L. H. Ball
Martin B. Burns
Burnell B. Norman
Judge Albert H. Horton Dies at Topeka Home
Judge Albert H. Horton chief justice of Kansas dies at his Topeka home at 8 o clock after long illness. He recently returned from Kenosha Wisconsin sanitarium where he had been treated and had been rapidly sinking. Horton was a notable jurist and Republican figure who once came within a few votes of defeating John J Ingalls for the United States Senate.
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Topeka
Kan
Albert H. Horton
Kansas
Horton
Kenosha
Wis
John J. Ingalls
United States Senate
Diamonds at Canfield's Saratoga Casino Show Wealth's Fever
Milady in Saratoga dazzles with diamonds as Canfield's famed gambling palace overflows with lights and velvet, while bettors chase fortune at the tables and a rival lowly den, The Gem, reveals the city’s night life of risk and spectacle.
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Congress Avenue
Canfield’s
Monte Carlo
Glasgow
Saratoga
Governor Stone to Meet Rail Workers Group on Arbitration
Harrisburg pa Sept 2 Governor Stone agreed to meet Thursday with a committee from the state executive board of railroad employees of the Pennsylvania to press for steps to end the coal miners strike. They will seek compulsory arbitration by the legislature if needed and may urge an extra session.
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Stone
State Executive Board of Railroad
Pennsylvania
General Assembly
Hazleton Man Shot While Defending Home
Hazleton Pennsylvania Sept 2 John Harvilla 34 a non union coal hauler at Beaver Meadow colliery Coxe Bros Co was shot in the right eye this morning while attempting to drive away unknown parties who had bombarded his house with stones.
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John Harvilla
Beaver Meadow
Coxe, Bros. & Co
Panther Creek Valley Reopens at Lehigh Coal Shops
Tamaqua Pa Sept 2 A company escort from the 2th regiment led non union men to work without incident as Lehigh Coal and Navigation shops that had been idle for two months resumed operations.
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Panther Creek
Lehigh Coal and Navigation
Two miners attacked near Forty Fort colliery
Richard Huberts a mine driller and John Devitt a machinist with Lehigh Valley Coal at the Forty Fort colliery were assaulted by four men on the way to work in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. Both were seriously injured in the incident reported September 2.
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Richard Huberts
John Devitt
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Forty Fort
Trains Report Fatal Hitrun Near Box Elder
The No 244 crew found a mangled man on the Central track two and a half miles west of Box Elder. Believed to be struck by a freight train ahead of this morning's passenger. The body could not be identified as Japanese or Indian. Coroner alerted at Big Sandy.
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Saratoga
Standard
Havre
Box Elder
Big Sandy
Miners Union Election Under Way In Butte
The Butte Miners Union held its semi annual officer election yesterday with polls opening at 9 AM and closing last evening. Ed Hughes leading for president while William McGrath tops the race for vice president and Nick Drummy is ahead for treasurer as counts continue into the morning.
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Butte Miners’ Union
Ed Hughes
William Hagerty
Larry Kerwin
Joseph Calloway
William Mae
Tad Lone
Charles G. White
Phil C. Murphy
Willam McGrath
Thomas J. “Hope
Nick Drummy
Sudden Death Claim For Well Known Man Frank Mather
Frank Cooley Mather 52 died suddenly at home 1245 West Granite Street after a day of improving health from an intestinal disorder. He came to Butte in 1892 from Idaho and worked as a carpenter and builder, owning his home. The funeral is to be announced. his widow survives with sister Mrs Dodge to assist.
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Granite Street
Mather
Mr. Mather
Dodge
Winston
Riverside
Cal
Butte
Idaho
Walkerville Court Hears burglary charges against St Clair
William St Clair remains in county jail after three complaints sworn for suspected involvement in Butte burglaries. Witnesses are T A Morrin Daniel Brown and Harriet Higgins with preliminary hearing set for next Tuesday. Bond set at 1000. Also charges against Mat Ferguson Jim Vaughan and L A Forrest for robbery of Fred Gertz and Ed Olsen with bonds 500 each. Mrs. Mary Clifton dies at 72. funeral details to follow.
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William St. Clair
Butte
T. A. Morrin
Daniel Brown
Harriet Higgins
Justice O'Connor
Walkerville
Busch and
Kremer
Ferguson
Butte Briefs: Birth to Lyons at 330 Virginia Street
Born to the wife of Jeremiah Lyons of 330 Virginia Street a boy is reported in Butte briefs. The item notes the birth and location with minimal detail.
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Jeremiah Lyons
Virginia Street
Hoy
Portland Society Woman Linked to San Francisco Smuggling Case
Mrs. H. D. Green of Portland, Oregon, arrived June 5 on the Dome from the Orient with a large quantity of dutiable goods she did not declare. Customs inspectors seized the goods and notified her to settle with the collector. She failed to appear for settlement and will be taken into custody on a smuggling charge.
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H. D. Green
Portland
Ore
Dome
United States
Glove Contest Set in Havre Between Croak and Welch
A scheduled glove contest at the Montana concert hall in Havre on September 2 features Eddie Croak and Patsy Welch of St. Paul. The 20 round fight offers a purse of 20 and the gate receipts.
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Montana Concert Hall
Eddie Croak
Patsy Welch
St. Paul
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