Ideal Day at the Fair Draws Big Crowds and Fast Racing
A bustling fair day featured a surprise free for all horse race won by School Bell driven by Charley McCarthy after a dramatic sequence of heats. Sweden and Montanus also ran strong. The four and one half furlong race saw Lady Keenena win by a nose, with Zorn second and Sena tor Clark third. A bucking broncho contest awarded Len Colvin first. Details describe a lively program with steer-roping and track records pursued tomorrow.
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Charley McCarthy
School Bell
Tyo
Sweden
D. Story
Clarten McCarthy
Montanus
W. W. ‘Uilgran
Hhe
Mananus
Adiy
Nozse
Len Colvin
George Gardner
Warder
Younorrow
Willams
Willingham
Jib
Talk of resignations and tariff policy in Britain
Reports from Elmingham indicate strong support for preferential tariffs while questions linger about cabinet changes. Observers note Austen Chamberlain and the Balfour administration remain entangled over tariffs and colonial fiscal policy as a reshuffle looms within a fortnight.
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Hough
Hic Star
Mr. Chamberlain
Elba
Elminghan
Mgr. Clamiberlain
Associated Preas
Iso Wood
Grudrick
India Office
Austen Chamberlain
Aitenle
Mr. Balfour
Balfour
Secr
Wong
Associated Press
Safar
Anat Jord Lansdowne
Visiting newspaper men invited for cable reply
The visiting newspaper men have a lot of new work today as the guest of the people of the United States has been forwarded through the state department at Washington from the Illinois Manufacturers' Association to Joseph Chamberlain. A reply to a cable message is eagerly awaited, forwarded tonight by the Association. The invitation was dated July 24 and sent to Ambassador Choate for delivery.
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United States
Department of State
Washington
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Joseph Chamberlain
State Department
Ambassador Choate
Montana Items of Interest Aged reports from multiple towns
Helena reports General Corbin will not arrive as planned with Senator Carter’s guest. Billings notes athletic association organization. Bozeman records a profanity charge and a charity baseball game. Forsyth mentions a visiting pastor. Helena cites a federal suit settlement and a mining milling venture. Havre notes John Butler of Pontiac died suddenly at 76.
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Helena
Henry G. Corbin
Montana
Thomas H. Carter
Corbin
Washington
Chicago
Omaha
Balt, Lake
Havre
John Butler
Pontiac
John H. Butler
Pantiae
Duras
Allotment Land Troubles Fix Planned in County
Special dispatch from Dix Limber notes long standing Indian allotment disputes in the eastern part of the county. Government agent GA Keeper arrives to hear ranchmen claims and investigate for a notarized adjustment. The disagreement stems from a mismatch between old and new surveys, with lines diverging about feet in this county.
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Thin County
Administrative survey delays through Washington decision
The passage notes that a land allotment under the old survey has seen only partial improvement, with the Interior Department in Washington advised by A. G. Match to adjust the discrepancy. An inspector has been sent to address the issue, and a third survey may be required before final disposition.
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Interior
Washington
A. G
William and Francis Joseph greet each other in Vienna
Emperor William arrived from Hungary to Vienna where he met Emperor Francis Joseph at the railroad station. The two monarchs exchanged welcomes and three kisses then attended a state dinner at the palace. Francis Joseph toasted William and both leaders praised the German Austrian alliance for European welfare.
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Vienna
William
Bellyc
Hungaria
Archduke Frederick
Francis Joseph
Emperor William
Mouiarchs
Germany
Grand Jury Probes Kerens Coalition and Campaign Cash
Jefferson City Missouri September 18 Charles H Smith of St Louis political manager for R G Kerens republican nominee for United States senator testified before a grand jury that promises of federal positions were used to secure votes. other witnesses included Rep BE Z Carter and tobacco plant buyer Moses C Wetmore amid inquiry into campaign spending and related deals.
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Jefferson City
Charles H. Smith
St Louie
R. G Kerens
United States
GG. West
Smith
Keres
Kerens
BE. Z. Carter
Grundy
Moses C. Wetmore
D. Fordyne
J. D. Parks
St. Louis
BE. G. Gildersleeve
Brooks
Stane
President of Union Placed Under Arrest
Crippie Creek Conn Sept 18 C G Kennison president of the Mineral union and member of the western federation executive council was arrested today by the military and placed in the guard house. He had previously been told to stay away from the lines but entered the Stratinn Andenondence mine claiming he had been sent for by Superintendent Cornish. He resisted arrest and carried a revolver with cartridges and claimed deputy sheriff status, though without commission.
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Crippie Creek
Conn
C. G. Kennison
Mineral Union
Western
Federation Itthia
Kennison
Stratinn Andenondence
Sheen
Cornish
Ex Montana convict in very close place
The note outlines William B. Charnes a former Montana targeter tied to a police crime in Helena. It mentions Smith known as Kil Smith once terrorizing Cascade county and his prior capture, conviction, and prison sentence. The report references hospitals and transfer details and notes uncertain dates.
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Montana
Ataida
Heatth
Wash
Wiliam
Charnes
Moana Tarror
C. Shullcwunere
Thomas
Smith
Cascade County
Mont
Leet Lodge
Nefory
Tragic shooting in Evansville ends in suicide after police clash
In Evansville Indiana a man fatally shoots three men including Pallin Wred Houck and Captain Bropnicke then kills himself. Detective Thomas Hutchens fatally shoots himself following a long dispute with Brennicke and Hatchens. The tragedy occurs before a large crowd at a titled event near Venecro.
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Evansville
Ind
Pallin
Irrigation Congress Adjourns After Bitter Debate in El Paso
The national irrigation congress adjourned in El Paso Utah and Montana leaders clashed over land law reforms. Senator W A Clark was re-elected president for 1904 as the group selected officers and a new executive committee from twenty states including California Colorado Texas Utah and Wyoming. The next congress will meet in 1904 in El Paso with delegates touring Bear River Valley and other sites.
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Ogien
Utah
National Irrigation Congress
W. A. Clark
Montana
el Paso
Tex
Committee On Resolution
Frigaton
Carey
Wyoming
Mondell
Shafroth
Colorado
Needham
California
Congress
National Body of Irrigation
Bole
Portland
Southwest
Tornight
Cachu Valley
Logan
Bear River Vall Loy
L. W. Shurlit
W. G. Johnston
Denver
John Hall
Texas
Maxson
Reno
Nev
Arizona
Bena
A. Mooth
Gilbert McClurg
Idaho
Reed
Illinois
C. Tapping
Iowa
H. C. Wallace
Kansas
C. A. Schneider
Minnesota
Thomas Shaw
Missouri
J. W. Gregory
Ferbert Etrei
New Mexico
G. A. Richardson
North Dakota
D. W. Willard
Oregon
M. A. Wordy
Pennsylvania
J. W. Lightne
South Dakota
Westley Stewart
James A. Smith
More Grand Officers Elected in Eastern Star Montana
Helena September 1 With the adjournment of the grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star Montana's grand bodies wrap up their annual meetings in Helena this week The officers elected for the coming year include grand matron Mrs Alfié Sorenson Glendive grand patron Dr Thomas G Matthews Miles City associate grand patron Joseph J Hindson Helena grand secretary Mrs Loy Day Missoula grand treasurer Mr Zona Y Kenyon Bozeman grand conductor Mrs Fstelle Pomeroy Wakefield grand associate conductor The grand matron announced appointive officers including grand chaplain Mrs Inez Robson Whitwich and Mrs Laura Wemmelsdorf.
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Helena
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Order
Montana
Grand
The
Alfié Sorenson
Glendive
Thomas G. Matthews
Miles City
Joseph J. Hindson
Elva
Boardman
Butte
Loy Day
Missoula
Zona ¥ Y. Kenyon
Bozeman
Helena Grand Areal Society Figures
Helena grand area list of members including Mrs Suzan Barnett Mrs Josie Gilman Mrs Ruth Wilson Mrs Celia Gelder Miss Alberta Weller and others across towns such as Dion Townsend Worayth Kinunk Billings Virginia City and Mignuulu with roles noted as grand organist grand sentinel grand warder and grand father or grand mother in a ceremonial roster.
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Helena
Suzan Barnett
Dion
Josie Gilman
Townsend
May Wilson
Worayth
Celia
Largest beef sale of the season in Great Falls
Great Falls report describes Conrad Cattle Company selling to Patrick Burns of Canada more than 190000 dollars worth of beef cattle for immediate delivery. The purchase includes about 2000 head of steers and several hundred dry cows, with Burns expanding his abattoirs and rail assets to handle the Northwest round-up.
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Standard
Great Falls
Conrad Cattle Company
Patrick Burns
Canada
Patrick ‘Burne
Swift
Northwest
Burns
Conrad Ieel
W. G. Conrad
Iar
Meniliutes
Second Typhoid Death Reported Near Judith Crossing
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports the second death from typhoid fever linked to Judith Crossing on the Judith River about 50 miles from the city. The victim was GR Norris, wife of the Power ranch manager. The contagion has caused two deaths so far with several others critically ill and more deaths possible before the outbreak is controlled.
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Great Falls
Judith
Norris
Autopsy Findings Prompt Cattle Tuberculosis Action
A veterinary inspection led by Inspector Irwin of Madison and Dr. Irwin of Helena found cows in a herd test positive for tuberculosis. Four animals were killed and an autopsy was ordered to diagnose infection, with lung tissue sent for microscopical examination to verify test efficacy. If tests were flawed, broader retesting across the region would follow.
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al Or
Knowles
Snc
Irwin
Concade
Cean
Teel
Tife
Rn Feet
Helena
My. Irin
Obliged to Kill One of His Big Elk Near Billings
Special Dispatch reports on September 1 at Billings that Paul McCormick had to kill one of his large elks after it became violent and chased a farm tenant. McCormick and friends followed the elk in a ranch wagon and shot it through the heart about a quarter mile from town. The elk weighed about 4 pounds and wore a DUI.
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Billings
Paul Mccormick
Yeserday
Sfc
Cormick
Stolen horses prompt police action from Havre to Maple Creek
James F. Murray of Big Sandy travels toward Maple Creek to recover horses stolen near Big Sandy six weeks ago. Sheriff John Buckley departs for Maple Creek with Bert Lewis and Fred Dudley, held by Canadian mounted police for the thefts. Murray reports his stock missing in July.
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Havre
James F. Murray
Big Sandy
Maple Creek
John Buckley
Bert Lewis
Fred Dudley
Canadian Mounted Police
Murray
Tay and Lay Tie the Knot in Missouri Cousin Union
Zachariah Tay and Latte Lay were married yesterday by Justice Mehlberg. The couple, whose fathers are cousins, reside on a ranch at Salesville, Missouri. The bride is the daughter of Lanis Lay and the groom is the son of Nathan Lay. They plan to live in Salesville.
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Standard
Bozeman
Zachariah Tay
Latte Lay
Mehlberg
Missouri
Nathan Lay
Lanis Lay
Salesville
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Remit
Chamberlain
Sna
Clarks
HAM
Wobker
Columbia Gardens
Péte Marble
Ny Brosky
Brosky
Marble
Fairgrounds
Nine Wonders
Steele
Bird
McCall
Goron
Forsyth
Melvin Bamoht
Lima
Henry Warman
Rumphr T
Warman
Melena
Dewson County
American Bridge Company of New York
Clancy Mining and Milling Company
Secretary of State
Clancy
Jefferson County
M. A Johnson
J. A. Teal
William Bailey
Thous
Helvetias
Pmmcens
Belvetia Milk Condensing Company
Highland, Illinois
Grand Jury
UNION
Irrigation Congress
Vica Ontim
Department of Agriculture
Massachusetts Arenas
Cardus
Mrs. Allen
Kény Bay
Tome
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