Japanese commerce officials tour Seattle amid GE Shibaura merge talks
In Seattle on Sept. 2 Japanese commerce commissioners met Mayor John F. Miller and Japanese consul Tokichi Sanaka, planning a 59 day study of U S business. They toured factories, the harbor, and the Se after drill. Negotiations to merge General Electric Japan and Shibaura Engineering stalled Aug 1 but may resume, with GE retaining major control while Shibaura seeks concessions. Baron Shibusank and Daron Kanda called at city hall to thank the mayor. The talks involve ownership of Okio Denki and GE’s Yokohama negotiations for a cross‑company consolidation.
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John F. Miller
Tokichi Sanaka
United States
Baron Shibusank
Daron Kanda
Chamber of Commerce
Alife
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Japan
General Electric Company
Beth Kinwaro
J. E. Geary
General Electric Commany
Okio Denki Company
Dirartorate
Shibaura
Great Mite Company
Kinwarra
General Electria Company
New York Tale
Shihaven Engineering Works
Yokohama
Ita
Oriental
Millionaire Denied Luxuries in Jail
San Rafael Cal September 2 Willam Bradbury an aged millionaire who sits retried who serves 6 year in San Quentin penitentiary for perjury in connection with a mortgage held by him on property in this county was taken to the prison today Bradburys attorneys had secured a stay of execution for 30 days which expired today and telegraphed last night that Governor Gillette had reserved final decision in the matter of reprieve Upon arrival he was searched measured for prison clothing photographed and given a bath His long hair was cut off his beard shaved and he was attired in stripes He was measured for the Bertillan cabinet Werden Hoyle said that he would be put at work in the jute mill Bradburys request that he be permitted to provide extra food for himself was denied He was given only a mattress and two blankets the regular prison allowance despite his protest that he be allowed to install a comfortable couch to his eel
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Willam Bradbury
San Quentin Penitentiary
Bradbury
Gillette
Bertillan Cabinet
Werden Hoyle
Duel Wounds Two Officers in San Luis alter Jaurez skirmish
In Juarez rumors spread of a duel between two army officers at San Luis gotasl where both were severely wounded. One officer was struck in the head while the other suffered a chest wound from a saber. Their identities remain protected by a general order.
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Ml Pasa
Jaurez
San Luisgotasl
Sabra
Fishes Fall From Clouds On Campbeltown Slopes
A crowd near Sommerhill observed numerous small fishes, 1.4 to 2 inches long, likely herring fry, fallen from the sky after a dry spell. The incident joins a long line of aerial fish sightings linked to waterspouts, with reports from Caithness and Rosshire.
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Caithness
Rosshire- Praga
Connell store showcases spirit models for young men in suits
The Connell store’s selections in suits and overcoats highlight spirit models with broad-shouldered athletic cuts aimed at young men, plus versatile options for older customers. Hart Schaffner & Marx and Sturm,, Moyer & Co of Chicago are cited as style leaders.
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Business Fon
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Sturm, Moyer & Co
Chicago
Bol Regulir Appitora
Avery Hady
Geltho Sentenced to Ten Years for Assault
Fort Benton September 2 Andrew J Moore received the maximum ten year sentence for assault in the first degree after pleading guilty. Judge Tattan noted Moore s turbulent record and past shoving a shovel incident, hoping for reform despite prior leniency. Grandchamps and Kane received four years six months and one year respectively for second degree assault and burglary infractions linked to a 1885 murder trial and Great Northern car burglary case.
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Standard
Fort Banton
Andrew J. Moore
Lattan
Moore
Benton
Tattan
Nelso Grandchamps
Chestar
Grandchamps
Joe Cadotte
Fort Benton
Charles Kane
Great Northern
Meyre
Funeral for Horfan Behrim in Hamilton
Horfan Behrim 64 died Monday night at Sleeping Child springs of dropsy. Funeral held yesterday at 2 40 p m under 684 Fellown auspices. Behrim, a native of Germany, was single and left property to a brother in Germany. He requested Mayor Dilutanerg attend to affairs. Services conducted by Rev D B Price of Helena.
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Ljamilton
Hor Fan Behrim
Decsasal
Germany
Dilutanerg
Biller Reet
Chamber of Eorminates
Thomas H. Barker and Son
Hutter
Me. Barker
Afr. Barker
Ehial
Alice Kirkcaldy
Kate Melleher
Victor
D. G Bartlett
St. Louis
Ditter Moat Wootley Irrigation Company
Mary Quinn
Hamilton
Wilmington
Joseph Hessling
Helr
Pullman
Wash
William Tessling
E. B. Moffitt
Missoula
Tomy
Gas engine boosts coal power and cuts fuel waste
Government reports claim gas engines triple output from coal and improve efficiency despite impurity. North Dakota coal ignites to rival West Virginia in engine-driven work, raising questions over location of mills as gas-powered plants rise.
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Saya
National Magazine
West Virginia
America
Br Bowera
Waists in Fancy Trimmed Models Sold At $1.91
A sale note describes waists in fancy trimmed models and plain tailored styles priced at about 1.91 dollars. The ad emphasizes variety and low cost for fashionable garments.
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Butte
Connell
Onainly
Mens Oxford Ties and Precinets Sale Notice
Men's six dollar Oxford ties priced at three fifty for precents of Hanan and Sand. Tan leather options come in tan and pelont leather. Regular values six and sixty cents set, Jet holds it today at two fifty nine. Go quick.
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Oxford
Ofco
Home
Gonnell's
Union Paritic Director Announcement in New York
In New York on September 2, R. and Lovett, step president of the Union Paritic, and Item irector at ho ow York, Tysqteranna & Wear Felln ad, announced A. Ne IM. The notice cites organizational roles and a forthcoming update from A. Ne IM.
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New York
R. & Lovett
Union
Paritic
Ow York
Tysqteranna & Wear Felln
Aiweced A. Ne
Lands designated under enlarged homestead act totals large acre distribution
A government statement from September 2 reports nearly 65,000,000 acres designated under the enlarged homestead act. Colorado 20,200,000 acres, Montana 26,000,000, New Mexico 1,550,001, Oregon 1,300,00, Washington 3,500,000, Wyoming 13,900,000. Utah also listed under special provision. Land is non irrigated, dry farming required, 6 months to establish residence and 5 years to cultivate and improve.
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Washington
Colorado
Montene
New Mexico
Oregon
Wyoming
Utah
Dale of
Ling
Meeting of Smiths at big exposition in Seattle world fair
A World’s Fair pageant brings the Smith family from Columbia to Seattle for a grand exposition. Columbia Smith, the Labrador Esquimaux Belle, is christened and registered as part of the Smiths. Delegates from many states attend as over 3,000 family members gather in the Washington building for speeches and awards.
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Big Exposition
Seattle
Donald Smith
Lord Strathcona
Victoria
Latier
Columbia
Patter Pate Mer
Columbia Smith
Washington
Edward Linccoln Smuth
Puigerim
Crowd disrupts New York Philadelphia game at the crowd
A dramatic scene unfolds as a well dressed man heckles the game crowd while a drunken man cheers. A bystander orders the disturbance quiet and a baby causes additional tension as boos and cries echo through the stands.
Bluebird nest found in rural box near Bran dy wine Mindred
A birdwatch note from the Wilmington Every Even reports Guatama Inspector Fred Aide reaching a rural mailbox at the Cliffs Bran dy wine Mindred and discovering a bluebird nest with three eggs in the box. A bluebird was later seen entering the area suggesting a nesting activity nearby.
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Wilmington
Fred Aide
Distan
MALE OP THE CAN IN A WHECK
A Louisville Courier Journal item relays a veteran railride’s accident advice. It warns that injuries often occur when thrown from seats in wrecks and that moving to the aisle may reduce harm, though there is still risk of serious injury.
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Loulaville Courier-Journal
Secretary's Chauffeur Is Released By Court
In Nashville on September 7 the secretary of War Jacob M. Dickinson appeared in court for Kla Chauffeur who faced speeding charges. The case was dismissed after the auto was shown traveling only 28 miles an hour en route to the customs house on official business. Nearby, fishing reports from the Mexican Herald describe sharks near Mercury Bay and a dramatic capture, including a three meter specimen and live liver removal, drawing crowds and raising safety concerns.
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Nashville
Tenn
Wer
Jacob M. Dickinson
Usp
Kla
Customs House
Sharics
Incarcerated man Blenfelt linked to false pretenses case
Helena police report Blenfelt, a livery hostler from Montana with a 12 year residence claim, still jailed on charges of obtaining goods under false pretenses. Investigations reveal a history of dealings, a large amount of merchandise purchased with questionable fortune prospects, and prior conduct in Big Timber and Moore. Bank inquiry prompted merchants to provide statements as the case unfolds.
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Helena
Reter Olenfelt
Blonfield
Brthfelt
Montana
Spendigg
Robert Nell
Moore
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