Heated Idaho Democratic Convention Shakeup Nears Nomination
Pocatello Idaho Sept 3 with all party leaders present and most delegations. Rumors say Governor Hunt likely to be renominated on first ballot though strength shifts, Dubois backing Hunt and Martin forces claiming steady gains. Congressional contests center on Hutchinson vs Sovereign with Hunt influence and possible Walton Walters talk.
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Hunt
Dubois
Butte
Martin
Custer
Bannock
Bear Lake
Bingham
Cassia
Idaho
Kootena
Latah
Lemhi
Fremont
Lincoln
Evans
Lippincott
Jackson
Lincoln County
W. H. Watt
Blaine County
Dr. Woodburn
Fremont County
Senator Heitfeld
Heitfeld
United States
Glenn
Bear Lake County
John R. Sovereign
Joseph H. Hutchinson
Ada County
Avery
Moore
Walters
Blaine
Bassett
Jacobs
Dick Johnson
Ada
Ballard
Owyhee
Supreme
Goode
Kootenai
Barratt
Guy Barnum
Senator Dubois
James Harte
John Nugent
Aso
Frank Steunenberg
Canyon
Coldway
Nampa
J. R. Cawley
Boise
Quarles
United States Senate
Jones
Perkeyv
EF. M. Wolfe
Dg. Dockery
Redwin
Salmon
Major Wood
Tom Henry
Shoshone
Texas Angel
Warden Arney
Penitentiary
Unclear Wager Challenge Hinted Between Parties
A brief note suggests a wager could be increased if Billings agreed, and it is likely the challenge will be accepted.
Billings Council Approves Drug Removal Plan and City Hall Extension
At the Billings city council meeting a special committee reported a resolution to remove all drugs to an unused block near the Northern Pacific depot. the resolution was adopted and the city attorney directed to draft an ordinance. The council granted a time extension to city hall contractors for delays in material shipments. An ordinance granting Citizens' Electric a water and light franchise was introduced and referred after one reading. the company had previously declined due to a free-lights provision. The fire department portion of the city hall is expected to be ready for October’s state firemen's convention.
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Billings
Northern Pacific
City Hall
Citizens’ Electric Company
Sandard Livingston
Ma Honiste
Wheaton
Ie Elyatt B
Tompany
Hiyatt
Hieh
Machinists Union
Hyatt
Mechanilarkson
Clarkson
Machinista’ Union
A. Lovett
Motive Power
Northern Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Butte Forms Montana Coursing Club To Resume Greyhound Sport
The abandoned coursing game spurred local owners to form the Montana Coursing club at the Thornton. Opening stakes set for Sunday Sept 14 offer 40 25 10 10 5 prizes with a 5 entry fee. Entries at Tickel Spargo's. protections against crookedness planned. officers named A W Hones KE UL Davenport and R M Griebel.
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Montana
California
Tickel & Spargo's
Montana Coursing Club
A. W. Hones
KE. UL. Davenport
R. M. Griebel
Cleveland's Mayor Heads Ohio Democratic Platform Race
Cedar Point Ohio Sept 5 The Ohio Democratic state convention named a ticket led by Secretary of State Rev Herbert S Bigelow of Cincinnati for supreme judge Michase Donnelly of Napoleon for food and dairy commissioner Phillip K Bruck of Columbus for the board of public works Joseph J Pater of Hamilton. The convention backed Mayor Tom Johnson of Cleveland for president and approved a Johnson platform while Kraus contested Bruck for food commissioner.
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Cincinnati
State Central
State
Johnson
Bruck
Columbus
Kraus
Cleveland
W. J. Frye
State Central Committee
Tom Johnson
Wall Street
Washington
Rome
Ohio
National Party
Democratic Party of
Democrats of the Republic
Kansas City
Republican Party
Committee On
Williams Wins On A Foul In Mexican Style Bout
Oakland spectators witnessed a heavyweight clash as Morgan Williams defeated Young Peter Jackson in the 15th round after a foul. Jackson dominated earlier rounds but Williams, bleeding, survived the rally and was awarded the decision when the referee ruled a foul.
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Oakland
Cal
Morgan Williams
Peter Jackson
Acme Athletic Club
Ed Smith
Williams
Jackson
Hiams
Crushed by Fall of Coal in Red Lodge Mine
Red Lodge scene as 19 year old William Karvonen dies when a coal fall pins him in the Rocky Ford mine. He worked with his father and brother. internal injuries cause death. An inquest exonerates blame. funeral set for tomorrow.
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Standard
Red Lodge
William Karvonen
Rocky Ford
Kelley
Karvonen
Finland
Tramp Loses a Foot in North Pacific Yard Accident
Arthur James, a tramp with no known relatives, was run over at the west end of the Northern Pacific yards in Livingston. While attempting to swing from under a moving car, he was crushed against an iron rod and his leg was amputated below the knee. He had no money.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Arthur James
Northern Pacific
Northern Pacific Engineer Nicked Finger in Home Accident
Livingston report says Peter Sorenson, a Northern Pacific engineer, injured his left index finger chopping wood with a hatchet. Dr. Alton sewed the wound but amputation is likely, ending with loss of the finger if recovery fails.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Peter Sorenson
Northern Pacific
Alton
Cotter Wool Clip Sold in Glendive Auction
The Cotter wool clip stored at Glendive and Terry totaling 200000 pounds sold yesterday by Administrator C. W. Butler to H. L. Chenoweth for the appraised value of 15 cents per pound. The sale, delayed by estate settlement steps, is among the county's largest and finest.
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Glendive
Glendive and
Terry
C. W. Butler
H. L. Chenoweth
Coroner's Office Burglary Stolen Cash Reported
During Coroner Leard's absence on a Saturday in Livingston a thief entered the post office block office and stole eight dollars. Police have pursued the case since the report but have been unable to secure a breakthrough.
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Standard
Livingston
Leard
Shields River
Bishir
Fire Destroys No Docks at Northern Pacific
Firefighters responded to a small blaze at the Northern Pacific coal docks in Livingston on September 3. The fire started in the trestle work, likely from sparks from a switch engine, and damage was slight.
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Livingston
Northern Pacific Coal Docks
Moffett and Bovard Wed in Marysville Wedding
Livingston reports Mark Moffett principal of the Livingston schools and Miss Genevieve Bovard were united in marriage at the bride’s parents home in Marysville Missouri on August 26.
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Livingston
Mark Moffett
Genevieve Bovard
Marysville
Moffett
Red Lodge Willing to Play Semi-Pro for Wager
Billings, Sept. 8 Conductor Drake says he is authorized to accept Manager Benjamin’s proposal for a game with any semi pro team in the state at a five dollar side wager. Red Lodge is willing to post a thousand dollars toward the bet.
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Standard
Billings
Drake
Red Lodge
Benjamin
Gathering for Billings Races Special Dispatch to the Sandara
Stewart Polk, the race horse man, returned from Butte where he watched a long race meeting. His horses will move from Butte to Big Timber today and enter several races there this week, then proceed to Billings next week. Polk expects Billings to see more and better horses than ever before and a strong meeting with favorable weather.
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Sandara
Billings
Stewart Polk
Butte
Big Timber
Hoe Saavvs
Union party split in Philadelphia convention chaos
The Pennsylvania state convention of the Union party fractured into rival factions over endorsements for governor and lieutenant governor. Pennypacker supporters backed the Republican ticket while Pattison backers favored the Democratic slate. clashes with pistols knives and chairs occurred as each side fought for control, likely leading to a court challenge.
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Philadelphia
Union Party
Robert E. Pattison
Samuel W. Pennypicker
Pennypacker
Pattison
Riter
G. W. Guthrie
Pittsburg
Missoula Notes: Local Moves and Health Fears
Charles Crawshaw rushed to Denver due to his mother’s serious illness. Mrs. Samuel Searles admitted to hospital in critical condition. Mrs. E L Bonner travels to Green River hot springs, Washington, for health concerns described as very poor.
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Charles Crawshaw
Denver
Samuel Searles
E. L. Bonner
Green River Hot Springs
Washington
Garden City Commercial College Opens for Sept Enrollment
The Garden City Commercial College will open for reception and enrollment on and after Sept 4. Classes will be fully organized in commercial and shorthand departments the following Monday. Interested persons should contact the college office for information and those entering shorthand for September should arrange promptly.
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Garden City Commercial College
Water rights filed for Twin creeks near Missoula
John Oichli filed for 2,000 inches of Twin creeks water west of Missoula for irrigation. Elliott applied for 500 inches from Twin creek in the Blackfoot valley to establish a fish hatchery.
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Missoula
John Oichli
Twin Creeks
Elliott
Twin Creek
Blackfoot Valley
Meeting of Train Dispatchers in Missoula
A private meeting of Missoula train dispatchers was held last night with nearly all members in attendance. No public statement was issued regarding the nature of the business.
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Missoula
Robbery at Missoula Hotel Office Overnight
The Missoula hotel office till was robbed last night of 13 dollars. Suspects are described as young men from Missoula who entered while Night Clerk Robie slept. No arrests have been made.
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Missoula
Robie
Professor and Mrs Schench Host South Missoula Card Party
In Missoula on September 3 Professor and Mrs Fri Schench entertained a group of friends at their South Missoula home with an evening of cards. It was described as a splendid affair.
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Missoula
Fri Schench
South Missoula
Diphtheria Claim Small Salter Child Near Vinestreet
Missoula reports the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Salter from diphtheria after a severe illness that began this morning. Undertaker Marsh laid the remains to rest tonight.
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Missoula
J. H. Salter
Vinestreet
Marsh
Fire damages Helena Rodney Street grocery stock
Fire at the Rodney street grocery Nos. 87 to 211 in Helena caused about 1.00 dollar in damage to stock. The blaze started in the oil room behind the office and its origin is not known.
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Standard
Helena
Rodney Street
Baseball Games To Day In Pacific Northwest And National League
Tacoma plays Butte, Portland faces Seattle, Spokane takes on Helena. In the National League Cincinnati visits New York while Chicago goes to Brooklyn. Pittsburg visits Boston and St. Louis plays Philadelphia. In the American League Washington travels to St. Louis, Baltimore visits Cleveland, Philadelphia meets Detroit and Boston clashes with Chicago.
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Cincinnati
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Oun
Washington
Baltimore
Detroit
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Ohto
Perenne
Tacoma
Butte
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Helena
National League
Pittsburg
Iowa Democrats Narrow Platform At Des Moines Convention
The Iowa Democratic state convention adopted a ticket and platform without a Kansas City free silver pledge. Nominees included Richard Burke for secretary of state J B McLain for auditor John Dennison for attorney general R W Chapman for treasurer and long and short term supreme court judges W H Quick and Thomas Stapleton. A minority report urged indorsing national platform principles from Kansas City 1900. The group voted to proceed by acclamation.
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Democratic Party of the Nation
Kansas City
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Richard Burke
J. 8. McLain
John Dennison
R. W Chapman
Supreme Court
Thomas Stapleton
W. H. Quick
Thomas Benson
Iowa
Dubuque
Committee On
Democratic Party
Brooklyn Hits a Rock Off Dumpling Light
Newport R I Sept 3 Word arrived that the cruiser Brooklyn flagship of Admiral Higginson struck a rock near Dumpling light in New Bedford harbor. Divers will examine the hull and a possible dry dock voyage to New York for repairs is discussed after a captain’s consultation.
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Newport
R. 1
Brooklyn
Higginson
New Bedford
New York
Bugzard’s Bay
Brooklyn cruiser Brooklyn Saye hits rock at New Bedford
A Staats Zeitung dispatch reports the Brooklyn Saye struck a rock in six fathoms while attacking Fort Rodman. Damage was minor with one small pump needed, no danger, and the ship will likely sail to New York for dry dock inspection. Discipline aboard was praised during the incident. An investigation has begun.
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New York
Staats Zeitung
Brooklyn Saye
Fort Rodman
New Bedford
Brooklyn
Strikes Trigger Military Aid at Rochefort Harbor
Paris reports that a regiment of infantry was needed at Rochefort to protect dock laborers discharging ships from violence by strikers. Laborers from one trade union sought abolition of stevedores and tried to block workers from another union from working.
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Paris
Rochefort
Fur ‘Mer
County Attorney Files Kidnaping Complaint Against Two Men
County Attorney George D. Pease charges Frider Schwan and Evan Con roy with kidnapping Jennie Coale and Lula Baker who fled their homes and were captured at Chestnut by the sheriff last Tuesday evening. The penalty ranges from one to ten years in the penitentiary.
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The
Standard
Bozeman
George D. Pease
Frider Schwan
Evan Conroy
Jennie Coale
Lula Baker
Chestnut
Land contest ends near Billings with Kennedy win
Fred Hathhorn attorney for Kennedy interests received the land commissioner's order in the Dickie Kennedy case. The dispute centered on a two mile east tract near Billings, described as a bitterly fought homestead contest. The department denies rehearing and orders final certificate to Kennedy.
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Billings
Fred Hathhorn
United States Land Commissioner
Dickie
Kennedy
Hind
Mcklie
Bozeman
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