General Miles In Butte Before Philippines Trip
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles arrived in Butte by private car after a long northern ride. He plans to tour the city with Senator Clark and depart for Seattle then the Philippines, with no formal duties during his stay. He will command forces in the Philippines and may implement changes as directed by the War Department.
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Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Butte
Philippines
Northern Pacific
W. A. Clark
Montana
Miles
Joseph
Nez Perces
Snake Creek
Havre
Battle Ground
Seattle
Oriental Islands
War Department
Miles at Great Falls on way to Seattle
Lieut Gen Nelson A Miles and his party passed through Great Falls this afternoon in Miles private car en route to Seattle. The detachment aimed to reach Seattle without delay after reviewing the battlefield where forces under his command defeated the doubtable Chi Joseph. Special Dispatch to the Standard.
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Great Falls
Nelson A. Miles
Seattle
Miles
School Trustees Report Bright Opening of Term and New Music Step
Superintendent Young reports a smooth school opening with 46 080 students and 140 new entrants. Trustees discuss adding music in the high school, appoint substitute teachers, bond issues, telephone access, textbook purchases, and needed facilities upgrades at Meaderville and Adams schools.
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Young
Meaderville
White
FE. O'Neill
Flora ,McDonald
Bessie Shahey
Mamie Sullivan
F. B. Weirick
Rudolph Keybolte & Co
Giard
A. G. Miller
The
Rocky Mountain Telephone Company
General Miles Visits Montana and Plans Philippine Campaign
General Miles and party including Lieut. Col. Maus and Senator Gibson toured Great Falls Montana. Miles reflected on the Nez Perce war and the 1877 battle as a turning point, praised Montana’s growth, and announced an inspection of coast defenses before a subsequent voyage to the Philippines.
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Eral Miles
Philippines
General Miles
Albert Maus
J. Hall
United States
Paris Gibson
Havre
Miles
Joseph
Snake Creek
Colonel Mays
Washington
Gibson
Great Falls
Montana
Fort Assinniboine
Waste Paper Basket Fire in West Broadway Office
A waste paper basket burned in the Mantle and Sielenberg block on West Broadway near W McWhite last night around 10:30. Fire crews were called but the blaze was extinguished by the time they arrived. may have started from a lit cigar or cigarette. No one was present, and no damage occurred.
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W. McWhite
Mantle & Sielenberg
West Broadway
Roach and Sullivan Wed at St. Lawrence Church
John B. Roach and Johanna Sullivan were married yesterday at 10 o clock in St. Lawrence church. Father Batens officiated with Joseph H. Duffy as best man and Bridget Harrington supporting the bride.
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John B. Roach
Johanna Sullivan
Father Batens
St. Lawrence Church
Joseph H. Duffy
Bridget Harrington
Blacksmith Farry and Miss Mamie Holland Engage at Centerville Mine
John 8. Farry, a blacksmith at the Sell mine, and Miss Mamie Holland, a popular young lady of Centerville, were noted in a brief mention of social interest.
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John
Farry
Sell Mine
Mamie Holland
Centerville
Young Couple Married at St Lawrence Church in Butte
Yesterday the couple tied the knot at St Lawrence church with Father Batens officiating. They are well known in Butte and its suburb, with many friends attending. A splendid lunch followed at the bride’s Center street home. They left at 8 45 for a brief honeymoon to Helena. They will reside at 42 East Center Street after September 25.
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St. Lawrence Church
Father Batens
Butte
Center Street
Helena
Mrs. Farry
East Center Street
First Baptist Youths Elect Officers for Year
The Baptist young people at the First Baptist church held their annual meeting to elect officers for the year. New president Miss Reta Briscoe and other officers were chosen, with Roy Foote continuing as vice president and E J Murphy serving as auditor. Delegates to the Montana Baptist Young People’s Union meeting in Bozeman were named.
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First Baptist Church
Roy Foote
Reta Briscoe
Julia Laumelle
Frances Chase
E. J. Murphy
H K. Mathews
Agent Baptist Union
Swenson
H. G. Duerfeldt
Baptist Young People's Union of Montana
Bozeman
Noftsinger
Johns
Kenneth Campbell
L. R. Foote
Weidenbach
Anderson
Pearl Anderson
Wives of Burglars Freed on Insufficient Evidence
Mrs Fay Harman wife of a known house breaker and Mrs William St Claire wife of an accused accomplice were released on county attorney Breens advice due to lack of evidence. Each faced two counts of receiving stolen property and Harman was also discharged on a petty larceny charge. St Claire had been jailed since September 5 while Harman was free on bail.
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Fay Harman
William St. Claire
Harman
Breen
T. A. Morrin
Justice Taylor
Justice O'Connor
Skull May Be Fractured In Work Accident
Thomas McGough 27 of unsaid residence lies unconscious at B and M Hospital after a heavy timber fell on his head while working with fellow laborers yesterday afternoon. Doctors say skull may be fractured and condition was critical as of last night. The injury occurred when a timber slipped and struck him from above. Further details expected today or tomorrow.
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B. & M. Hospital
Thomas MeGough
McGough
Col Rafferty of Fifth Cavalry Dead in Philippines
News from Butte reports Col W A Rafferty of the Fifth U S Cavalry died in San Felipe Philippines from injuries after a fall. He served 30 years in the army and was the son in law of Mr and Mrs Mark Ezekiel of this city. General Chaffee was at his bedside. Burial will be in Arlington.
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Philippines
W. A. Rafferty
Fifth United States Cavalry
Rafferty
Mark Ezekiel
Butte
Montana
San Felipe
Chaffee
Logan
Arlington
Nome death ends Butte youth's Alaska voyage
News from Butte reports Stanley Healy drowned in Alaska near Nome. His mother Mrs. E Penrose Healy of Coeur d Alene asks local parties who found his satchel to send it to her. contents include mementoes and photographs, with no valuables inside.
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Butte
Alaska
Stanley Healy
Nome
E. Penrose Healy
Coeur d’Atenes Wien
Healy
W. F. Barnaman
Bard in Dangerous Pneumonia Case Improves
Los Angeles September 16 The condition of United States Senator Thomiln R Bard who lies dangerously ill with pneumonia has shown a slight fall in temperature and pulse and doctors express increased hope for his recovery tonight.
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Los Angeles
Cal
United States
Thomiln R. Bard
Hunter Hot Springs Manager Off to Seattle to Rally Fans
J. E. McCormick, manager of Hunter Hot Springs, left yesterday for Seattle to root for the local team. He aims to gather old Butte residents in Seattle for the game and he brought his horn along.
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Hunter Hot Springs
Seattle
Butte
Man vows to persevere alone in daunting task
A speaker declares resolve to carry on unaided, stating they will root if necessary even without support from others. The brief remark emphasizes personal commitment and determination in the face of pressure.
Butte Briefs Catching Up With Local Movers
Born to the wife of John Leonfienza Meaderville a boy. T. M. Penrose and four children left yesterday for Australia. J. H. Leyson went to Waltham Mass to be absent several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Wilcox went to San Francisco for several months. Cas Huffman Philipsburg grocer visits his uncle Dr. J. P. Reins. Edgar Hand mining engineer lately from the islands of Dutch India visits his brother Carl Hand.
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John Leonfienza
Meaderville
T. M. Penrose
Australia
J. H. Leyson
Waltham, Mass
J. J. Wilcox
San Francisco
Cas Huffman
Philipsburg
J. P. Reins
Edgar Hand
Islanos
Dutch India
Carl Hand
Funeral for Bat Malloy to be held in Butte
The body of the late Bat Malloy will be brought to Butte for burial. Friends of the old miner mourn his death at Victor and he was among the oldest members of the Butte Miners' union. The funeral will be held in Butte under the auspices of the A. O. U. W.
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Bat Malloy
Butte
Victor
Butte Miners’ Union
Washington Democrats Endorse Ticket At Tacoma Convention
Democratic state convention adjourned after a long session in Tacoma on Sept 14. They nominated George F. Cottrill Stephen F E Barron and I R Holcomb for Congress with James B E Reavis for Supreme Court and endorsed George Turner for re election. The platform backs the Kansas City plan opposes imperialism and trusts calls for Chinese exclusion and a railroad commission.
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Tacoma
Wash
Congress
George F. Cottrill
King County
Stephen FE. Barron
Okanigan
I. R. Holcomb
Adams
Supreme Court
James BE. Reavis
Yakima
United States
George Turner
Kansas City
McKinley
Perkins Convicted in Robbery Case as Smudley Is Freed
In Billings on September 16, James Perkins was found guilty by a jury for robbing Claude Renau of 34 dollars. John Smudley, charged jointly, was discharged due to insufficient evidence. Perkins awaits sentencing while Smudley walks free. James McCoy, charged with shooting at a Northern Pacific trainman, entered a not guilty plea. trial set for Sept. 18, but he indicated a possible guilty plea and officers were notified.
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Standard
Billings
John Smudley
James Perkins
Claude Renau
Perkins
Smudley
James McCoy
Northern Pacific
Laurel
Masons Send Delegates to Grand Lodge Session
Dr. Thomas J. Matthews and Mrs. Matthews travel to Butte as Yellowstone lodge representative for the Masonic grand lodge meeting. Fort Benton reports delegates including Mr. and Mrs. William Rowe Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Robins with B. I. Powers slated to depart next day. Benton lodge No. 25 lauded under Mr. Rowe’s mastership for notable01 efforts.
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The
Standard
Miles City
Thomas J. Matthews
Matthews
Butte
Yellowstone Lodge
Masonic Grand Lodge
Fort Benton
William Rowe
H. F. Robins
B. l. Powers
Benton Lodge
Rowe
Bond Forfeiture Vacated In McFarland Case In Billings
In Billings the district court vacated the Sept 6 order forfeiting bond of Hd McFarland who was charged with forging L L Thomas’s name on a check. McFarland failed to appear. bondsmen promise to bring him before the court tomorrow. Also in Miles City Greg Beck and bride Mabel Mortimore arrive from Seattle to occupy the Beck homestead.
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Billings
Hd MccFarland
McFarland
L. Thomas
Thomas
Farland
Miles City
Greg Beck
Seattle
Mabel Mortimore
Livingston
Beck
Blakeslee Hotel Leased by Former Owner to Pony Man
F K Blakeslee former Blakeslee hotel owner retires from the business and leases the Blakeslee property and adjoining restaurant to John Hall of Pony for two years in Big Timber dated Sept 16.
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Standard
Big Timber
F. Kk. Blakeslee
Blakeslee Hotel
John Hall
Pony
Blakeslee
Republicans plan caucus to pick delegates for county meet
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Billings reports Republicans in the city will hold a caucus tomorrow night to elect delegates for the county convention on September 25. North side voters meet at the courthouse and south side at the fire hall. The convention time is 7:30.
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Billings
Divorce case in Billings orders resubmission of alimony motion
In the Sue Sung action the Chinaman seeks a divorce from his American wife. The plaintiff resisted the defendant's alimony pendente lite motion and the court today ordered resubmission in proper form.
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Standard Billings
Sue Sung
Guide Schulz Plans House Boat Trip for Philadelphians
Fort Benton reports guide J. W. Schulz of St. Mary country prepares a house boat for wealthy Philadelphians. They will sail the river and hunt at favored points, as Schulz has done on several previous trips this year and in earlier years.
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Fort Benton
J. W. Schulz
St. Mary Country
Schulz
Anaconda News Miss Laughlin Forms Woman Suffrage Club
Miss Gail Laughlin's lecture at Labor hall leads to the creation of the Anaconda Political Equality club with officers led by President Mrs. Joseph Hughes. Two delegates, including Mrs. Hughes, are chosen for the state suffrage convention in Butte. The group advocates industrial, legal, and educational rights for women and enacts a suffrage-focused constitution.
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Anaconda Political Equality Club
Labor Hall
Gail Laughlin
Butte
Joseph Hughes
G. E F. Taylor
J. F E. Reardan
B. Oates
Maria Lappin
William Delaney
Hughes
Edward Waters
Reardan
Miss Laughlin
Wyoming
Colorado
Utah
Idaho
John Crowley
G. E. Taylor
John Byrne
B. T. Galligher
W. H. Morse
W. N. Vollenwieder
E. M
Fat cattle shipment for Shawmut run loaded in Billings
EK M Jenizen of Shawmut loaded 15 cars of fat cattle at the Burlington stockyards in Billings on September 16.
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Billings
EK. M. Jenizen
Shawmut
Burlington Stockyards
Sheep shipment to Chicago for grazing near Wibaux
L. G. Irwin of Irwin Bros. sweepmen of Columbus arranged a shipment of 26 cars of sheep to Chicago this afternoon. The stock is to graze briefly near Wibaux in transit.
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Chicago
L. G. Irwin
Irwin Bros
Columbus
Wibaux
Married at High Noon Hall, Mont. couple wed at noon
Elisha P. Rule of Granite and Miss Ida Ellen Thomas of Hall were united in marriage today at the bride’s parents home in Hall. Rev. Barton of Philipsburg presided. The couple left for Butte and will spend a few days there before returning to Granite.
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Standard
Hall
Mont
Elisha P. Rule
Granite
Ida Ellen Thomas
Mr. Barton
Philipsburg
Rule
Butte
Questioned Captaincy in Montana National Guard Company
The Montana National Guard company debates whether the next in rank becomes captain if the current captain is vacant or if ballot election can appoint one. Guy H. Preston, elected ten months ago, moved to Stevensville a month ago and has not resigned. Officers question if a captain can be absent beyond 30 days without governor approval and may seek governor action.
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National Guard of Montana
Ballow
Guy HH. Preston
Company Co
Preston
Stevensville
Gun accident wounds Pocatello businessman in leg
T B Smith, a prominent Pocatello businessman, arrived from Minidoka after a hunting accident. His gun discharged while he hunted ducks, tearing away the entire calf of his right leg.
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Standard
Pocatello
Idaho
T. B. Smith
Minidoka
St Mary Lake Plan Favored for Reclaiming Arid Lands
George H. Maxwell of the National Irrigation Association says the St Mary lake project is the most practical reclaiming plan for hundreds of thousands of acres and urges prompt government action. He toured California Oregon and Washington meeting delegates and stressing a unified Western push for irrigation as a strong business venture.
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St. Mary
Northwest
Secretary of the Interior
Geological Survey
Marriage Licenses Issued In Billings Area
The district clerk’s office issued licenses to John Flaherty and Minnie Requette of Columbus Harvey N Wright of Flat Willow and Nellie Gray of Grass Range and John Haupt and Mary Quarnberg of Billings. Mary Quarnberg and John Haupt wed at Justice Mann’s office at 7 pm.
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Standard
Billings
Dunne
John Flaherty
Minnie Requette
Columbus
Harvey N. Wright
Flat Willow
Nellie Gray
Grass Range
John Haupt
Mary Quarnberg
Justice Mann
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