Six more indictments grimy letters theft at Billings post
United States grand jury in Butte returns 13 true bills and two weak cases. Indictments include Peter Swanson charged with opening letters at the Billings post office and others for whiskey sales to Blackfeet Indians. Two suspects, James Sullivan and Que Que Ta, released after discharge. Sealed bids sought to excavate government post office site in Butte until Oct 1, 1902.
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United States Grand Jury
Knowles
United States
James Sullivan
Que Que Ta
Helena
James H. Monteath
Blackfeet
Peter F. Swanson
Billings
Washington, D. C
Annother
St. Paul
RR. Oj. Wynne
Washington
DD. C
Board of
United States Civil Service Examiners
Swanson
Nic Smith
Minneapolis
Bhackleton & Whiteway
Government Post Office
Butte
Mont
South Main
Oregon Short Line Tickets From Butte To Dillon
Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets from Butte to Dillon at a single fare of 2.75 dollars. Tickets go on sale September 25 to 27 and are good for return by Monday September 29. H. WILSON, General Agent.
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Oregon Short Line
Butte
Dillon
H. ©. Wilson
Funeral of Maj William Davenport Held This Afternoon
Special Dispatch from Helena reports the funeral of Maj William Davenport, a pioneer, was held this afternoon. Rev. Lester Sprague of the First Unitarian Church presided at the service at the house. Pallbearers included A. J. Fisk, T. J. Davidson, W. E. Fredericks, R. S. Hale, D. A. G. Flowerree, W. G. Previtt, T. C. Power, and George H. Pratt. Burial followed at Forest Vale cemetery under Mason charge.
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Standard
Helena
William Davenport
Pioneer
Lester. Sprague
First Unitarian Church
A. J. Fisk
T. J. Davidson
R. S. Hale
D. A. G. Flowerree
W. G. Previtt
T. C. Power
G Reorge H
Gordon Hat Trademark Promises Consistent Quality
An advertising note urges buyers to seek the Gordon trademark as a sign of quality. It asserts nine tenths of satisfaction comes from knowing a product is good and warns that finding another similar item completes the tenth tenth.
New York Republicans Endorse Odell Roosevelt Ticket in State Convention
New York state Republican convention names the 1904 slate for governor Odell Jr and lieutenant governor Higgins with O'Brien Wickser Cowan Miller Pond Werner as top officers. Platform applauds Roosevelt administration, Philippines gains, Cuba reciprocity, and self governance for new possessions, while promising tariff protection and opposition to monopolies. Dunn withdraws from congress race paving path for Sherman and Wright.
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Saratoga
N. Y
New York
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Philippines
Cuba
Congress
Philippine Islands
Legislative Assembly
Odell
William McKinley
Senator Platt
Woodruff
Sheldon
Higgins
Platt
George W. Dunn
Republican State Committee
Ray
John Wright
Thompkins County
Dunn
State Railroad Commission
Sherman
Utica
Ratification Report From Chile Reaches State Department
A telegram to the state department from General Hutchinson, U.S. charge d affaires at Santiago, Chile, announces that the ratification of the...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
General Hutchinson
United States
Santiago
Chile
Treaty to define boundary between Chile and Argentina
A boundary and armament treaty between Chile and the Argentine Republic was exchanged at Santiago on Tuesday September 2. The report notes general prosperity seems assured for Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chile
Argentine Republic
Santiago
Mother of waif is found in Great Falls report
A woman calling herself Barth arrived in Great Falls with a daughter and gave birth to a baby girl. The infant was taken to the Green home for placement while the mother claimed her name and backstory, saying her husband abused her and they were too poor to care for the child.
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Standard
Great Falls
W. H. Green
Fifth Street South
Barth
Upper Sand Coulee
Second Avenue South
al Crockett
Green
Mre. Ellis
Els
Mystery Surrounds Duplicity Behind Disposed Sum
The fragment hints at a tale of a man’s deceit and a hidden sum, noting a scandalous affair that might have remained quiet if not for the publicity attempts surrounding it.
Stratton to contest will over Colorado estate
Harry Stratton of Pasadena plans a will contest in Colorado Springs to challenge his father W S Stratton's will. The move seeks to establish a home for the poor and sick, with Stratton risking his $50 000 bequest and Wolcott Vaile poised to take a $1 000 000 fee if successful.
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Denver
Harry Stratton
Pasadena
Cal
A. T. Gunnell
Colorado Springs
Wolcott & Vaile
Stratton
W. S. Stratton
Mr. Stratton
Trial session in St Louis adjourned without grand jury action
In St Louis on September 24, there was no grand jury session today as officials reported no action or docket activity. The absence of proceedings leaves investigations and pending cases undetermined for the day.
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St. Louis
Witnesses in Snyder bribery case include former councilmen
Circuit Attorney Folk secured testimony from several witnesses including ex councilmen Nethoff Brinkmeyer and Heckle. Brinkmeyer, seen as a state witness, aided Folk while Snyder trial opens next Monday. Judge Douglas rejected bond reduction for former delegates Schumacher Helms Schnettler and Tamblyn, remanding them to jail.
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Circuit
Folk
Nethoff
Brinkmeyer
Heckle
Snyder
Guthrie Seeks Michigan Attorney Missing Since Sept
Guthrie Oklahoma authorities and Ovid Michigan attorney Hiram High (prominent in politics and the Ferry Alger senatorial race) have not heard from him since a Sept. 6 telegram about his ill brother Nathan High. Despite extensive search efforts, Hiram High remains missing in Oklahoma.
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Guthrie
Okla
Hiram High
Ovid
Mich
Oklahoma
D. M. Ferry
Russell A. Alger
Nathan High
Jeff Ovid
Telegrams and Fear of Foul Play Over Sickness Claim
A report states a person is in robust health while a telegram alleging illness is viewed as a decoy and foul play is feared. The conflicting messages raise concern over the true condition and possible tampering.
Helena Couple Theodore Rinda and Lillian Goodman wed
Theodore Rinda of Butte and Miss Lillian Goodman of Helena were married at 28 East Sixth avenue in Helena. Judge Henry C. Smith officiated. Rinda is a Helena native and Goodman has lived in the city most of her life.
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The
Standard
Helena
Theodore Rinda
Butte
Lillian Goodman
J. P. Bansen
East Sixth Avenue
Henry C. Smith
District Court
Rinda
Rivard Seeks Divorce from Amanda Rivard
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena Sept 24 Joseph Rivard files for divorce citing desertion by Amanda Rivard since December 26 1899 They were married in Quebec on June 17 178 and have two children.
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Helena
Joseph Rivard
Amanda Rivard
Quebec
Canada
Missoula Lumber Company Incorporated
The Missoula Lumber Company was incorporated in Helena on Sept. 4 with Lulu F. Largey Edwin Donlan and FE. P. Trial acting as organizers. The capital is $250 000 and the firm will operate a general lumber business in Missoula.
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Helena
Missoula
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P. F. Swanson
Ofice
Hiram L. Vinderwood
William Morrison
Fred Lawler
George Brown
Underwood
George Paib Io
Sunmit
Eddie Double Runner
Tunnter
Bmdgar
Cut Bank
Edgar Many Giuns
Curly Fear
James Gambler
Morrison
Louie Munroe
William Bear Child
Summit
Major Davenport
T'S
Odell and
York
Republicans
McKinley
Salem
Harvard
Amoskeag
Meni
Bach
Ladies’ Beavers
Symons
St Pricc
Pai
Madras
Zonomists
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