Roosevelt braves rain at Knoxville address to 12000
President Roosevelt spoke from a main street stand in Knoxville amid a drenching rain to about 12 000 people. He praised East Tennessee as an agricultural and industrial center and thanked the crowd for enduring the storm.
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Found Dead by Roadside Near Stanford
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Herbert Jewett a German about 45 and a bachelor was killed last night near Stanford. His body was found by the roadside at 5 this morning and the Fergus county coroner will likely hold an inquest tonight. Jewett had been drinking heavily yesterday and was drunk when he left Stanford to return home.
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Cruel Method to Break Colt Draws City Fine
In Great Falls police court Fred Koontz a ranchman was fined ten dollars for driving a colt fast in the city and whipping it cruelly. He claimed to be breaking the colt for a delivery job, but the judge rejected the explanation after the mudded animal showed welts from the blows. He was released on cash bail before the hearing and fined in court.
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Wife Beater Committed to Insane Asylum in Great Falls
Loubet known as Louis Davidson, dubbed the Chicago wife beater, has been committed to the insane asylum after mental exams by Mrs. Ladd and Crutcher before Judge Leslie. He has a history of beating his wife roughly every two weeks and has served jail terms. His first episode began three weeks ago with furniture destruction and plumbing damage, followed by calmer periods and a subsequent outburst.
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County to Redistrict Great Falls Election Precincts
Cascade county commissioners may amend ward boundaries after Surveyor Mortsen flagged a state rule limiting precincts to 400 voters. Great Falls Fourth ward currently exceeds this, with over 600 voters, necessitating possible redistricting and potential addition to the First ward. Final action not yet taken.
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Court session opens as jurors called for Sept 22
Special Dispatch reports Judge Loud and Court Reporter Kreidler arrived from Billings as a short court session convened. Jurors are to appear Sept 22 for the next term. Cummings charged with petit larceny was discharged. McHugh fined ten dollars for third degree assault. Woods of Rosebud set for hearing Sept 2 on gambling charge. Woods pleaded not guilty in Sanders assault case, hearing Sept 28 scheduled.
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Dine with the Kaiser and United States Officials
Emperor William hosts 110 guests at Potsdam dinner during maneuvers. Attendees include U S Generals Corbin Young and Wood and naval attach Beehler. He praises President Roosevelt and thanks God for sparing the president at the Pittsfield death scare.
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Quiescence of sworn officers questioned in law enforcement note
A brief editorial observes the quiet stance of officers expected to enforce law, suggesting restraint or hesitation in action even when approved. It reflects scrutiny of policing standards and accountability within public safety.
Hodge Suit Seeks Halt to Steel Stock Retirement
A Newark brief by J. Aspinwall Hodge Jr and others asks a court to prevent United States Steel Corp from retiring 200 million dollars in preferred stock and issuing 270 million dollars in bonds. The filing opposes dismissal as a conspiracy and alleges tampering with a key witness and intimidation aimed at delaying the case.
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Positions Offered in Postal Service Great Falls
Civil Service examinations will be held for clerks and carriers in Great Falls. Permanent positions start at $600 annually and rise to $850 after one year with service increases. Applicants must score at least 70 percent on a basic English exam, with selection from the eligible list. Secretary Crosby can provide further details.
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Acquittal for Boys in Coale Baker Kidnapping Case
Bozeman September hearing ends with Conroy Evans and Frida Schwan acquitted on preliminary charges. Jennie Coale testified she and Lulu Baker asked the youths to accompany them and Dr Waters denied any criminal relations. Sheriff remanded the trio to jail. crowd tensions arose and the defendants exited via a back door.
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CILLINGS FAIR OPENS TODAY
Billings opens one of its best fairs with Dagles band playing all week. Nearly 1000 Indians camp near the grounds claiming better horses for races. Five train cars bring horses from Lutte and Big Timber racers arrive tonight. Cowboys promise new features and other novelties highlight the event.
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Gambling raid defendants sentenced in New Jersey case
Freehold New Jersey September 8 The men connected with the Long Branch gambling probe were arraigned for sentence before Supreme Court Justice J Franklin Fort Ernest Witte of the Casino and Graham Woodward of the Hollywood hotel will stand trial others pleaded non suit to keeping disorderly houses Fines ranged from 1000 to 5000 and further imprisonment awaits repeat offenses Justice Fort criticized Long Branch authorities for misconduct in office and noted gambling had operated there with the court’s awareness
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St Pauls Church Site Cleared For Elling Memorial
The last vestiges of St Pauls Church in Virginia City have been removed and stonecutters began laying the Elling Memorial church foundation on the old site. Workers expect rapid progress and aim to cover the structure before winter.
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District Court Opens Brief Term in Virginia City
Judge Parker opened the district court with a brief term. No jury is called today and criminal business will be carried to the December term. After adjournment Parker plans a trip East for rest and medical treatment.
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County Republican primaries set for Sept 18 poll hours
The republican county central committee petitions primaries on September 18 from 2 to 5 PM statewide, except Billings and Columbus where polls stay open 2 to 7 PM. The convention in Billings on Thursday September 2 will elect delegates for the state convention and place a county ticket.
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Milwaukee Harvesting Machine Company Forms In Wisconsin
Incorporation articles filed in Helena show the Milwaukee Harvesting Machine company organized under Wisconsin law by Holden Parker Fred A Bennett and Hiram W Parker. Capital stock stands at 160000 paid in. assets valued at 1000000 with Montana assets valued at 5000.
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Tobin Returns to Jail on Assault Charge
Frank Tobin, the ball player arrested for improper proposals to a young girl, was arraigned in Justice Fraser's court on a charge of assault with criminal intent against 12 year old Mamie Connell. He was remanded to jail and will have a preliminary hearing Wednesday. County authorities take charge.
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Pony Beats Virginia City in Close Sunday Tilt
In Virginia City on Sunday about 800 fans watched Pony defeat Virginia City 12 to 5 after a seventh inning spurt. A Virginia City player named Darling was struck in the face by a Pony pitch during the game.
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Passed Gravel Stone as Large as a Pea
A Roosevelt era customer in Royersford, Pennsylvania writes of eight years kidney trouble and six months of relief after using Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. He recalls passing a pea sized gravel stone and later small gravel and sand, with continued improvement after continued use. He endorses the remedy and provides address for samples from Dr. Kilmer & Co.
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Fire at Rademaker apartments. lamp explosion causes blaze
A small gasoline lamp exploded while a woman was curling her hair at the Rademaker apartment house this afternoon. The fire destroyed the carpet, bed and other furniture, with the woodwork around the windows also burning before the flames were controlled. Loss estimated at about 100 dollars.
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Cascade Democratic Convention Arranged for Sept 20
A Cascade county central committee meeting in Great Falls set the Cascade Democratic Convention for Sept 20 with primaries on Sept 18 to elect 145 delegates. County officers will be nominated and 30 delegates to the state convention at Bozeman chosen. The date matches the populist convention.
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Bozeman
Firemen’s Convention Dates Set for October in Billings
Billings firemen correct press notice citing the state convention will be held October 7 9 and 10. The clarification follows an earlier misreport that the event would occur this week.
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Brewer Charles Parisel Files Bankruptcy in Helena
Townsend brewer Charles Parisel filed a petition in the U S bankruptcy court. He lists liabilities of 8103.90 and assets of 216.33, with proceedings occurring in Helena on September 8.
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Roof on federal building by winter if steel arrives
Fred C. Britten manager of Congress Construction Company says a dozen men start work at the Helena federal building to ready steel beams and derricks. Delays stem from United States Steel not meeting orders with speed. plastering to proceed by artificial heat once the roof is on.
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Frank Moore Arrested on Pension Claim False Proof Charge
Helena report states Frank Moore was arrested by Deputy U.S. Marshal C F Gage in a national park on a Chicago warrant for making false proof to pension claims. He was sent to Chicago last night by deputy for further proceedings.
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Colored Woman in Court in Brown Knife Fight Case
Claude Rus sell, a colored woman, pleaded not guilty to second degree assault after a knife fight with Mona Brown in Great Falls. Mona Brown and Tom Brown faced arrest, with Tom posting bail and the defendant free on $50 cash bail. The case, defended by J. W. Freedman, proceeds with self defense affidavits and a Wednesday trial set for 11 o'clock.
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Watkins Bound Over On Worthless Check Charge
Philip D. Watkins faced preliminary examination in Justice Fraser's court after obtaining $60 from the Grand hotel landlord with a worthless check. His lawyer waived the hearing, Watkins bound over to district court in $5,000 bond, which he could not meet. A photographer captured his first mugshot as he left the office.
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Court session opens with brief, nonjury morning hearing
This morning the court convened without a criminal calendar and no jury was summoned. The session is expected to be short.
Miles City Bills For Billings Baseball Series
Billings hosts Miles City next Saturday and Sunday for a three game baseball series weather permitting. The games will be played if possible and will proceed based on field and travel conditions.
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Miles City
Democratic State Convention Called for Bozeman Mont
The Democratic State Central Committee ordered a state convention in Bozeman on Sept 23 1902 at 1030 am to nominate a U S representative and a Montana Supreme Court justice. Delegates are apportioned by county with alternates allowed and unit rules waived in preliminary organization. Walter Cooper and Harvey Bliss signed the order.
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Eastern Montana Club Seeks Pennant Honor
The club nears a pennant claiming milestone as it dominates most games to earn the district title and the right to the district record.
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Eastern
Farewell Sermon for Rev A T Gesner in Billings
Rev A T Gesner longtime rector of the Episcopal church in Billings delivered his farewell sermon. He and his family will depart for Faribault tonight where he will become assistant rector at Shattuck Military College.
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