State Fair Opens Amid Storm and Busy Schedule
The second day of the state fair featured rain and snow then clearing to a fair afternoon crowd. Governor’s day and Beaverhead events loom, with record attendance anticipated if weather holds. Katherine Stinson performed a landmark mail flight delivering a parcel from the post office, thrilling spectators as contests proceed and prizes are awarded across counties.
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Standa Helena
Tox Morrow
Deay
Beaverhead
Mins Stinson
Orelock
Atlas Katherine Stinson
Henge Tate Owe Ng Ca
Sir Stinson
Capitol
Gaverhae
Anaret
Howard Eliott
Houlsty
Boseman
Judeen
Carter’ Banger
Beaveriead Wanen
Chauncey
Finn
Charente Linatead Musselshell
Toneenine
Fair
Carter Kainger
Big Horn
Montea’ Pike Siti Avy Larson Blain
Violet Flanagan
Chaun- Pee Ie
Roadwater
Mildred Fisher
Willie Oates
Carbon Joe Patek
Iseade
Hiarry
Cinton
Uster
Marguerite "Henderson
Frank Wyle Dawson-Allen Yate Ahnreve
Beatrice Ticberts
Frank mI Flathead
Katherine Foote
Leroy Hunting Galatin
Sarah Hut
Naion ‘Darlington
Pala Papanite
Helen Norwak
Realph
Ocle HillGlaays Matthews
Harlan Nélapeefferton
Olver Brown
Impeachment Trial Updates On Gov Sulzer Court Proceedings
In Albany on September 22 the high court of impeachment adjourned after lengthy arguments without deciding if Gov William Sulzer must answer charges over campaign fund use. Testimony from Jacob H Schiff and others is expected, as prosecutors aim to prove charges of perjury fraud and larceny related to $2500 contributions and $7721 campaign disbursements.
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Albany
High Court of
William Sulzer
Jacob H. Schiff
Abram J. Etkus
Henry Morganthan
Sulzer
Werner Sulzer
High Assembly
D. Cady Herr
Wall Street
Kovernor
Sobs and Hysterics at a Divorce Trial
San Francisco today heard Mrs. Bessie Merriam sob hysterically in court as she read letters from Capt. Henry C. Merriam. She recounted a quarrel where a weapon was present and spoke of her intent to harm herself with an army revolver from their New Orleans home. The testimony touched on threats and an unstable domestic tangle with spouses and acquaintances.
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San Francisco
Bessie
Merriam
Henry C. Merriam
New Orleans
Rmn
Murphy
Louisiana
Precaution Against Rioting At Benton
Benton Illinois September 22 mayor ordered all places of business closed at 6 o clock tonight to curb a repeat of last night’s rioting between American and foreign miners. Company F of the Illinois National Guard patrols the streets as citizens are barred from congregating. Seven more foreigners were arrested in the murder of two American musicians at a Polish dance, inflaming race tensions. Ten men are now held for the crime. four charged suspects escaped after a coroner’s inquest. A militia company guarded the jail and mine operations near Benton were halted as soldiers arrived.
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Benton
Company F
Ilhinois National Guard
Asault
Midal
Met
Nurer
Direct Legislation League Committees Hear Arguments on Metal Tax
Helena September 23 The Direct Legislation League committees heard arguments on a proposed metal license tax and water power legislation. Anaconda Copper Mining Co representative defended fair taxation and protested discrimination while urging equal burdens, with committees forming lines of inquiry for final action.
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Direct Legislation League
Helena
Grandon Hotel
Iag
Keni
John G. Morony
Great
Joseph Kirschwing
Great Falls
R. J.clinton
Butte
J. J. Jewell
Lewistown
Sam ‘Teafarden
Forest Grove
Nick Bielenberg
Deer Lodge
John Lovelace
Livingston
Charles H. Connor
Eureka
Martin du Kin
F. J. Edwards
W. C. Whaley
Townsend
J.M. Dixon
Missoula
Kelley
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Charman
Kirsch
Stone Tonn
Kirschwing
Lawyers For Bixby Deliver Sensational Testimony
In Los Angeles a Long Beach millionaire case unfolds with sensational testimony as George H. Bixby lawyers allege a general blackmail scheme. Witnesses Barker and Ellis had suits against Bixby and a list of prominent men is cited. Justice Evans of Monrovia testifies after a call from attorney Stevens, denying inducement to appear.
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Los Ang Pt
George H. Bixby
Long Beach
Bix
Samu
Oscar Law- Haskins
Cleo Helen Barker
Bixby
Jeanette Ellis
Jonquil Resort
Tor
Sono
W. H. Stevens
Lawd
Octavius ‘Sargen
Los Angeles
Lawler
Barker
State fair actions and legal battles headline Helena page
Summary of Helena and state news items including Sulzer ruling, Thaw legal fight, riot precautions, New Jersey presidential details, Bixby trial testimony, Roosevelt ring search, baseball notes, Helena entries, Butte and Anaconda political moves, Greek clashes, suffragists HQ, Washington school delay, judge on wife-beater, elk conservation move, local mining stocks, and notable deaths and hearings across Montana and nearby cities.
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Helena
Sulzer
Fort Peckland
Bryan
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Ring
Baseball News
Corey
Butte
Anaconda
Butts
Ballaslava
Naconda
Donahuo
Washington
Montana
Christ
North Butte
Josiah Tippett
Bingville Bugle
Sanger
New York
Indianapolis
Shaw
Livingston
President Wilson Enjoys Familiar Day in Princeton
President Wilson left Princeton for Washington after a joyous day in his home town. He voted in the Democratic primaries for governor and greeted lifelong companions, faculty, and students who crowded to see him. He recalled childhood memories and spoke with many people, including Louis Westcott, son of Professor Westcott. He also toured the Cleveland Memorial Tower before departing.
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Princeton
N. J
Wilson
Washington
Jack Westcott
Ouis Westcott
Westcott
Cleveland Memorial Tower
LeCal Battle On To Return Thaw
An exhaustive argument about the duty of the stern leads a tense discussion as leaders push to restore a thaw in policy. Officials weigh legal and ethical implications while public opinion remains divided.
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Lecal
Ome
New Hampshire Court Hears Thaw Extradition Case
Governor Felker heard exhaustive arguments on New York's bid to extradite Harry K Thaw. Jerome claimed New York justice must not bow to Thaws money power while Thaw's lawyers argued he was insane at the time of alleged offenses and that conspiracy charges are unfounded. A decision was promised after supplementary briefs due Monday.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Harry K. Thaw
Felker
William Z. Jerome
New York State
Thaw
Matteawan
Jerome
New
Dutchess County
Ator
New York
Chase
Roosevelt at Jail Seeks Stolen Jewelry Amid Confession Offer
Mineola New York September 1 Roosevelt visited Nassau county Jail to urge Parker the Roosevelt family butler to confess his role in a $10,000 jewelry theft from Sagamore Hill. Accompanied by Theodore Roosevelt Jr and a private detective Parker offered information and claimed he lost a ring and pledged a fob worth ten dollars, with intent to redeem later.
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Mineola
Roosevelt
Nassau County
Sagamore Hill
George R Parker
Gree
Theodore Roosevelt Jr
Marguerite Guibert Shot by Fiancé in Redding Conn
Marguerite Guibert a 17 year old daughter of a wealthy farmer was shot and fatally wounded this morning by her fiancé John Todd who says he aimed the rifle as a joke and pulled the trigger not realizing it was loaded.
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Redding
Conn
Marguerite Guibert
Fanay
John Todd
Todd
Fort Peck land draw opens with 4,299 names read in Montana
Envelopes carrying applicants for Fort Peck homesteads were opened indoors in Glasgow as Judge James W. Witten and Commissioner Clay Tallman oversaw the lottery. First 60 names announced include Samuel Crowe from Hammond and John Gilpin of Fort Scott. More than 3,000 names read by 3 PM with about 1,000 to go. list of initial successful applicants features residents from Montana, Idaho, Washington, and beyond.
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Glasgow
Great Palla Havre
Fort Peck
James W. Witten
Witten
Clay Tallman
General Land Office
Washington
Nile Helta Fried
Ramual A
Hammond
Tnd
Trently
Debre
Tallman
Dolley
Thomas J.mcbrantney
Olysaplay
Athe
Indyams John
Gilpin
Fort Beott
Kan
Aten ‘Cane
Mullin
Mome Tana Sae Orang
Friedlin
Samuel A. Crowe
Ind
Jomas J. McBrantney
Olympia
Wash
John T. Giipin
Fort Scott
Martin’ Golden
Allies City
Monte
Charles Drake
Helena
Mont
Charles E. Neely
Havie
Harry Moran
Crown Point
Hiram C. Sanders
Clarkson
Neb
Carl A. Peterson
Hinsdale
Charles A. Pero
Williston
Henry J. Mulkern
Seattle
Freeman Preskey
Chinook
Bryan deflects questions on income details returns
Washington reports Secretary Bryan avoids providing a detailed public account of his private income. The scene followed inquiries sparked by a Senator Martine speech defending Shantanana lecturing and alleging Bryan supported mission students in Japan.
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Washington
Bryan
Martine
Japan
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George H. Kraft
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Fort Benton
Claude W. Russell
Binger
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Oakiat
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