Trains Run Late For Butte Passengers Amid Rail Merger Feud
Northern Pacific and Burlington trains to Butte run hours late causing passengers to wait at barnlike depots. A Milwaukee traffic pact with Northern Pacific, praised as a coup, grants rate power from Minneapolis to Duluth, boosting Milwaukee shipments and angering James J. Hill's merge regime. The 99 year traffic agreement limits Hill's influence despite dissatisfaction among inner circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Peite
Burlington
Mbutie
Northern Pacific
Bartington
Northern Picitic
Milwaukee
Northern Securities Company
James J. Hill
Minneapolis Times
Minneapolis
Duluth
South Dakota
New England
Twin Cities
Head of the Lakes
Amalgamated Copper Ties Rail Freight Shuffle in Northwest
Leaders from Union Pacific Great Northern and Northern Pacific agree with Amalgamated Copper and Harriman interests to split Montana copper freight and all Amalgamated controlled cargo three ways. J J Hill asserts Northern system can haul Northwest wheat, about 96 million bushels, in five trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Northern Securities Company
Harriman
Union Pacific
Northwest
Amalgamated Copper Company
Montana
U B
Boston Paper
Great Northern
Anaconda
Boston & Montana
Great Northern Railway Company
Northern Pacific
Amaleamated Companies
Amaleamated Copper Company
J. J. Hill
Pianola Endorsements Highlight Aeolian Wealth of Fame
A striking note on Pianola and Aeolian endorsements explains their unique role in music. The letter from famed pianist Paderewski to Aeolian requests a rare wood Pianola with rolls, showing high regard despite possible skepticism about mechanical aid. The instruments are showcased at Montana Music Co., 119 North Main St., Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamelin
Europe
Riond-Bosson
Aeolian Company
Street
New York
JT. J. Paderewski
Montana Music Company
North Main Street
Butte
Q V F B Club Hosts Guest At South Montana Home
The Q. V. F. B. club met Thursday August 21 at Mrs J B Spencers South Montana street home. Guest Mrs J W Hooks daughter of Mrs H M Spencer attended while President was absent and meeting was presided over by Vice President Mrs A A MacMaster. A delicious lunch.
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Q. V. F. B. Club
J. B. Spencer
South
Montana Street
J. W. Hooks
H. M. Spencer
A. A. MacMaster
Local Club Reschedules Meeting for September 11
With few members present due to travel, the group postponed the regular meeting to Thursday September 11. An extra entertainment program is planned including three short essays read by Mesdames MacMaster Fots Treloar Keddington Spencer Le McCune Hollingsworth Spencer and Miss Eunice Spencer at Mrs. Charles Smith’s 215 South Dakota Street venue.
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Mesdaimes
A. A. MacMaster
EF. Fots
H. Treloar
J. W. Keddington
HH. M. Spencer
M. le McCune
Miss Fannie Seymour Hosts Young People's Social Club
On Friday evening Miss Fannie E. Seymour entertained the Young People's Social club with games and music and late refreshments. Present were Miss Susie Seymour, Miss Lottie Seymour, Miss Carrie Phillips, Miss Bessie Westfall, and Miss Effie Richey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie E. Seymour
Susie Seymour
Lottie Seymour
Carrie Phillips
Bessie Westfall
Effie Richey
Elixir of Life claimed by Dr James W Kidd
Fort Wayne doctor Dr James W Kidd announces a universal cure called Elixir of Life. He claims it cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart kidney and many other ailments with free samples and no risk. He states observers have seen patients walk without crutches after trials and urges sufferers to request the remedy by mail.
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James W. Kidd
Baltes Building
Fort Wayne
Ind
James William Kidd
Silver Bow Democratic Central Meeting Planned for Sept. 11
The county central committee named Maud Sigourney Dora Mitchell and others to meet at Judge McClernan's courtroom on Sept. 11 to apportion delegates for the Silver Bow county convention and set its date. Young Ladies Institute members are asked to attend Tuesday at 8.
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Democratic Party
Silver Bow County
Young Ladies’ Institute
Miner Dies of Consumption at Park and Wyoming
A coroner's jury ruled that William Caldwell died of miner's consumption at the Park and Wyoming streets corner around 1 PM Friday. The Montana Undertaking company housed his remains awaiting funeral plans, with probable funeral expenses to be covered by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Caldwell
Park and
Wyoming Streets
Johnson
Montana Undertaking Company
Caldwell
Silver Bow Ministerial Session and Officer Elections
The Silver Bow County Ministerial association meets Monday morning September 15 in the First Baptist church parlors for the fall session and officer elections. Also, members of Butte lodge No 1 A. F. and A. M. are urged to attend the funeral of Lawrence McMahon at 2 p.m. from 21 Bennett Avenue Walkerville. William Caldwell's funeral is set for Monday September 15 at 2 p.m. from Montana Undertaking company parlors with interment at St Patrick's cemetery.
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Silver Bow County
Butte Lodge
No. 1
Lawrence McMahon
Bennett Avenue
Walkerville
William Caldwell
Montana Undertaking Company
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Butte Hotel Stock Exchange Sale and Dillon Betting Bids
The Butte Stock Exchange sold its brokerage to A. J. Cummings of St. Paul, who bases in Helena and plans private wires in major towns. Cockerell remains manager and will stay on briefly at the Butte Hotel while new offices are prepared. Sealed bids due Sept 15 for Dillon race betting privileges for Oct 25-28, bid to George Wolf. Funeral notices: Sadie Lucens Knight to be buried tomorrow at 2 p.m. from 113 Missouri Ave Centerville. Lawrence McMahon funeral today at 2 p.m. at 21 Bennett Ave.
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Butte Hotel Stock Exchange
A. J. Cummings
St. Paul
Cummings
Helena
Cockerell
Butte Heel Stock Exchange
Niinacer
Butte Hotel
Dillon
Mont
George Wolf
Sadie Lucens Knight
Josiah K. Knight
Missouri Avenue
Centerville
Trinity M. FE. Church
John Hosking
Lander
Butte
Lander’s
Double Wedding at Mis soula Avenue Ends Evening
Alfred Angove wed Miss Mary Ann Tonkin and William Jane married Miss Maude Tonkin at No 147 Missoula Avenue with Rev John Hoskin officiating and witnesses from the family. George Angove and Miss Bella Tane aided in the ceremony and a elaborate supper followed.
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Missoula Avenue
Alfred Angove
Mary Ann Tonkin
William Jane
Maude Tonkin
Marriag
John Hoskin
George Angove
Bella Tane
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Butte News
Haviland China Plates
Wedgewood
Coalport
Stork and Crescent
Carlsbad
Weimescary Co
Main Street
Butte, Mont
Henry F. Miller
Estey
Bush & Gerts
Schaeffer
Chase & Baker
Shermans
Iit
East
Paadies
Elgin
Waltham Movement
Padies
Waltham
Waltham Main Springs
West Park
Barnsteed
Vrattie
Rudolph Virchow
Berlin
Paderewski
Young People's Social Club
Maud Sigourney
Dora’ Mitchell
Messrs
William R. Youlden
Charles 8. Bond
Lem Williams
Dave Paine
MD Mitchell
Frank Cleave
George B. McMullen
J. H. Harris
Gladstone Seymour
Stephen Hoga
H. Peck
Lander’s Popular Store
Siood
Dorman and Ivins
Deitz & Metzger Mills
Sie
Columbia
Agra
Wilton
Smith
Axminster Carpets
Hartford
Brussels
Tain
Worth & Etal
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
East Broadway
John Gund Brewing Co
la Crosse, Wis
Riley-Dwyer Liquor Co
Frank Nau
Broadway
N. Y
Portland
Ore
W. Park St
Symons
Post Office
Postoffice
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Cor
Arizona and
Aluminum Sts
Bonner, Mont
Butte, Anaconda
Missoula
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