Democrats reflect on Montana convention results in Butte
Delegates to the Montana Democratic state convention left Anaconda for home by train after adjourning near 2 am. Butte served as a temporary Democratic hub as nominees gathered cheers and thanks. The state committee elected William Wayne George of Yellowstone as chairman and Harvey Riles of Sweet Grass as secretary, with H A Gallwey of Silver Bow named vice chairman and George La Ramsey of Helena as treasurer. The full state committee list spans Beaverhead to Yellowstone. Cascade pledged 14, the Montana fund expected to be large, and preparations for campaign fundraising began as delegates dispersed.
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Anaconda
Silver Row
Butte
William BR. George
Yellowstone
Harvey Riles
Sweet Grass
H. A. Gallwey
Silver Bow
George la Ramsey
Helena
Beaverhead
G. KR. Merlin
Broadwater
D. D. McCarthy
Carbon
J. Flushback
Cascade
Marshall Custer
W. A. ‘Trembley
Chouteau
David Browne
Dawson
T. F. Hagen
Deer Lodge
Jr. Clifford
Fergus
RE. Ayers
Flathead
Sam
Hilburn
Gallatin
J.C. McCarty
Granite
W. L. Brown
Jefferson
A. McDonald
Lewis” and Clark
Cf Nolan
Madison
Ite
Captain of Police Killed by Waiter in Arrest Incident
A police captain was killed during an arrest attempt by a waiter named Y Pewi Whee in an unclear act. Authorities describe the incident as an alleged crime and are investigating the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the captain’s death.
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Pewi Whee
Murderer Sutherland Dies After Escape and Shootout
A violent spree ends with suspect Sutherland dying after resisting officers on Georgia Street. Aubie, Horning, and Fazed witnesses are described. Aubie dies of wounds. Sutherland earlier wounded by unknown means and later killed by police gunfire. The chase, capture attempt, and morgue arrival conclude the account.
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Flammer
Aubie
Horning
Sutherland
Georgia Street
Lumber workers call off strike in Western Montana
In Missoula on September 8 the lumber strike declared July 1 against Big Blackfoot Milling Western Lumber and Mann Lumber companies ends after a committee from timbermen’s unions met. The miners of Butte refused to join, strike affected Atswoula Rawall Sanders and Granite Counties with units of the Blackfoot company remaining in operation.
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Minsoula
Butte
Lumber Workers of
Western Montana
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Western Lumber Company
Sandth Mann Lumber Company
Atswoula
Rawall
Sanders
Granite Counties
The
Pany
Coeur
Rt. Regis
Blackfet Company
Bech
Rustin Case Baffles Coroner Jury In Omaha
The coroner's jury concluded Dr. Frederick Rustin died from a pistol shot fired by an unknown person. The two day hearing led to a recommendation that Charles E. Davis be held for investigation following implications by Mrs. Abbie C. Ai Yesterday. Davis was arrested and released on bond. his brother Frederick E. Davis cited a history of insanity. Mrs. Abbie, who provided the sensational statement, is detained for further inquiry.
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Omaha
Frederick Rustin
Fred
Charles E. Davis
Abbie C. Ai
Justice of the Peace
Crawford
Frederick E. Davis
Abbie Is
Davis
Bryan to visit Parker and Hill as campaign support
Chicago on September 2 William J Bryan will stay at Rosemount Esopus with former Judge Alton Parker then in Albany at Wolferts Roost with former Senator David Hill. National Chairman Mack says discussions likely and indicates unity in the East for the Bryan campaign.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Alton B. Parker
Rosemount
Esopus
Albany
Bryan
Deer Park
John T. McGraw
West Virginia
Irmer
Henry G. Davis
New York City
New Jersey
New York
Europe
Hill
Nasional
Max
Mack
Hills
Aryan
Parker
Operators And Miners Discussing Grievances
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Sept. After a two hour conference today between the waters and the coal miners, subsc rit penned to thr the points of difference on wale. There x every indicate the controversy between the sentatives of the tWa siden will be long drawn out, with the result In doubt. The miners insist on the adoption of the present scale and the operators are just as firm In their demand that the scale of two years ago, which is a reduction, governs for the next year.
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Standard
Helena
tWa
Western Union declares quarterly dividend of one half per cent
In New York on September 4 the Western Union Telegraph directors announced a quarterly dividend of one half per cent.
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New York
Western Union Telegrap
Lilly Wins Fight for Governorship at Connecticut GOP Convention
New Haven reporters chronicle a rousing Republican convention in Hyperion heater where George L. LIL bury heads the slate for governor with Middleton as lieutenant and Nathan He Rog as state treasurer. The battle between Lucy and Lake for lieutenant governor results in Lake's defeat, while Frank H Hitchcock and the national committee outline the party line.
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New Haven
Conn
United States
Frank Grandegee
Connecticut
George L. Lilbury
Middleton
Nathan
Port
Breeman Patten
Stafford
Thomas D. Bradstreet
Thomanstan
Congress
John’ Q. Tillson
Lucy
Maunry
Electric Boat Company
Lieute Lake
Hartford
Fulill
West Virginia Republican split over recognition ends
In West Virginia the faction led by auditor Arnold Scherr and the Swish forces under Charles R. Swish claimed sole regular status. The controversy was resolved when a convention chaired by Representative Ph H. Gaines recognized the Gaines group as the regular Republican ticket, ending the prolonged dispute.
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New York
West Virginia
Arnold Scherr
Charles R. Swish
Reguar
Ph H. Gaines
Taft Campaign Managers Prepare Itinerary
Tafts campaign staff in Cincinnati pursues a Sept schedule while awaiting Republican National Committee approval for the itinerary. Delegation visits are being arranged for Sept 18 and 22, with a Chicago stop on Oct fee to address the Lake to Gulf Waterway Auditorium. Bryan has agreed to speak at the Association event, and Judge Taft’s Cincinnati day drew many local friends including Longworth. further page seven continuation noted.
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Cincinnati
Taft
Ad Grewes
Ntional
Chicago
Waterway Association
Mrr
Tatt
Bryan
Bureau of Genational
Wayor Edwards Defeat Decisive At Primaries Helena
In one of the fiercest battles in city politics anti Edwards forces claim a complete victory. Mayor Edwards aimed to purge Senator Carter from the state convention, drawing Republicans led by Dr. C Lanstram into the contest. Edwards lost his ward two to one, with only the First ward in the red light district surviving. Police later arrest a German spy amid intrigue surrounding old Erin Felee.
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Southerland
Orency
Et Monota
Sutherland
The
Standard
Helena
Edwards
Carter
Anaconda to host Western Boosters Trap Tournament next year
The Western Boosters Trap Shooting Association chose Anaconda as the 1998 tournament site after a unanimous vote during a meeting at the Anaconda club. P. J. Holohan presided. M. Mathewson was named president and C. H. Ismith vice president, with future officers to be chosen. The remarks praised Anaconda’s hospitality and anticipated a large, well-run event, described as the biggest yet west of the Mississippi.
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Anaconda
Western Boosters
Association of
Ansconda Club
P. J. Holohan
P. Mathewson
C. H. Ismith
Butte
Mathewson
Wes
Mississippi River
Holohan
Boosters
West
Conder
Mr. Mathewson
Shvidge
Elie
Seattle
Remares
Shkellgy
Sochas
Confarr
Han
Oeifreuident
Eugene
BB Mathewson
Wda
Rand
Ot Beatties
Selvin
James F. Cochrane
Mecnrane
Montana
Fod
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George Tucker
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