Congress Aims to Close Business by July First
Speaker Cannon predicts Congress will finish its business and adjourn by July first with leaders pushing to wrap up remaining items and clear the chamber.
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Newspaper
Big Timber Pioneer
Location
Big Timber, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
7
White House conference on legislation and adjournment plans
Washington June 18 Speaker Cannon met with President Roosevelt at the White House to discuss adjournment by early July and meat inspection legislation. An amendment to give the Agriculture Department final say on post mortem findings is under consideration, facing opposition from packing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cannon
White House
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Lester
Georgia
House Committee On Agriculture
Adams
Wisconsin
Department of Agriculture
House Committee
Secretary of Agriculture
Department
Committee On Agriculture
Civil Service Commission
Terrorists Hold Up Mail Wagon in War sa w
A band of terrorists stopped a mail wagon between Krosniewice and Klodawa, killed the driver and his horses and two escorting soldiers, and plundered the mails before fleeing. At 9 p.m. five terrorists shot a police officer and his wife in the street and escaped. The Jewish community in Warsaw is uneasy but no anti Jewish outbreak is indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warsaw
Krosniewice
Klodawa
Man Falls From Bluff Believed to Be O H Anderson
The body of a Stillwater man named O H Anderson was found at the bottom of a cliff near Urban place. The head was crushed on the left side. A dollar in silver and a bottle of whisky were found in his pockets. He had dozed on the edge of Dayton's bluff and slipped 150 feet to the railroad tracks below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
O. H. Anderson
Stillwater
Urban Place
Dayton’s
Freddie Muth Found After Kidnapping Scare
Freddie Muth seven year old son of Charles Muth was found in Brooklyn after being with relatives in New Brunswick. He is with relatives in Brooklyn now and there will be no prosecution of the men who took him. He will be returned home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Freddie Muth
Charles Muth
Brooklyn
Freddie
New Brunswick
N. J
Referee Fumbles Whistle Uses Latchkey In Match
A northern league game nearly ends when the referee cannot find a whistle. He improvises by tooting on a latchkey until a woman nearby voices sharp reproach. The crowd laughs and the embarrassed official endures a stern homeward lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
London
Training 2 Dog by Simple, Unvarying Discipline
A plain method to teach a dog basic obedience by clear yes and no cues. Emphasizes simple, unchanging commands and a light, nonsevere discipline to deter jumping and inappropriate affection. Some kennels use light stepping on the hind foot to convey the correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outing Magazine
Art Above Nature and the Human Artistry
A concise meditation attributes art to human creation versus nature. It contrasts nature as grotesque with art as purposeful, describing philosophy, living, and social interaction as art forms. It argues music in nature is limited to water drip sounds, while art transcends imitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Reich
Would you carry a mile with 1203 pound gold cube
The hypothetical offer asks if a person could haul a sack of virgin gold weighing about 1203 pounds one mile. The speaker notes the challenge seems risky yet questions the reader’s confidence in completing the task.
Deeters Latin and Geetors Latin Critique
The British Medical Journal calls Geetors Latin doggy and mediaeval, worse still dogsy, a monstrum horrendum that no respectable dog would own kinship. The remark contrasts Deeters Latin with Geetors Latin styles in a humorous line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geetors
British Medical Journal
Cigare Before Breakfast Says Tobacconist
A tobacconist from the Pittsburg Press urges testing a cigar before breakfast to sharpen judgment. He warns early morning smoking is not healthy but claims it is highly discriminating and advises sampling favorite brands to judge quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Press
Triumph of Art Miss Feachley Hat Arrangement
A Chicago Tribune brief notes Miss Feachley displaying a new hat with an artistic flower arrangement. Miss Tartan compliments the design and remarks it hides the hat’s shape while praising the artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feachley
Just Like the Little Injans Punchline
A classroom joke where a teacher quizzes Sally on commandments. Sally answers with a pun about nine after breaking one, provoking a brief pause and a punchline. The exchange highlights a child’s humorous misinterpretation of ten commandments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Donkey Cart Shown In Exhibition
A witness recalls seeing a photograph of a cart drawn by a donkey at the exhibition. The note confirms the donkey cart appearance and mentions the Statesman in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redd
Greene
E Drewt
Yonkers Statesman
Blackfoot Reservation Bill Moves to Conference
The measure opening the Blackfoot Indian reservation in Montana to settlement has been referred to a conference committee for further negotiations. The transfer could affect land access and settlement timelines as lawmakers work toward a compromise.
Murder of matshal in Russia shocks region
M. Sharpkovsky, a matshal of nobility, was murdered by revolutionists at Kutaig, Russia. In New York, about half of Sodus village burned Tuesday. losses exceed $100. Louisiana board of health reports no yellow fever cases in New Orleans. Mrs. W E Corey files for absolute divorce in Reno. Robert B Roosevelt remains in poor condition with slim recovery prospects. Philippine cholera outbreak summary shows 4093 cases and 3114 deaths since August through April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Sharpkovsky
Matshal
Kutaig
Russia
Sodus
N. Y
New Orleana
Louisiana Board of Health
W. E. Corey
United States Steel Corporation
Sait
Reno
New
Passports surge as Europe bound travelers persist
Americans rush to obtain passports for European travel with demand remaining high. Reports note widespread sugar price hikes while rail rate wars ease on the St Paul Chicago corridor. Several notable events include commencements at Columbia and Georgetown and Public Office ceremonies in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
James J. Hill
Great Northern
New York City
St. Paul
Chicago
Columbia University
William T. Vernon
Roosevelt
Judson W. Lyon
Register of the Treasury
Notable Passings and Public Notices Across the Nation
H O Houghton of Houghton Mifflin Co died suddenly in Cambridge Massachusetts. W S Umberger a live stock merchant and politician committed suicide in Kansas City. A senate bill provides for disposal of Fort Rice reservation lands in North Dakota under land laws. Fire at Alien excelsior and butter tub works in Fulton New York kills Joseph Leroy Richard Hinch and Lewis Holden. Mrs John H Melly mother of Ohio’s distinguished Brice family dies in Lima. Rev Edward B Hodge Presbyterian official dies in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O Houghton
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Cambridge
Mass
W. S Umberger
Livestock Commission
Kansas City
Senate
Fort Rice Reservation
North Dakota
Joseph Leroy
Richard Hinch
Lewis Holden
Fulton
N. Y
John H. Melly
Ohio
Calvin
Brice
Lima
Edward B. Hodge
Board of Education
The
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Publishing Company
Philadelphia
Emperor grants Siberian Cossacks land in perpetuity
An imperial rescript grants the Siberian Cossacks lands they occupy forever. In Salt Lake City a fire destroys the composing and editorial rooms of the Salt Lake Tribune and Evening Times causing about 240000 in losses. A letter from Rev Francis E Clark describes Turkey as worse than ever. San Francisco mayors allows saloons to open on Thursday July 5 after the Fourth. James M Woolworth a national figure and Episcopal church leader dies at Omaha aged seventy seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas
James M. Woolworth
Episcopal Church of the United States
Omaha
Notice of dissolution of Marsh Druckemiller partnership
Notice is given that the lumber firm Marsh & Druckemiller dissolves as D H Marsh withdraws. J E Druckemiller continues the business at the same location and assumes all obligations, with sole right to receive payments due. D H Marsh, Joseph H Druckemiller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marsh & Druckemiller
D. H. Marsh
J. E. Druckemiller
Joseph H. Druckemiller
Advertisement copy deadlines at Pioneer published
Copy for display ads due Tuesday morning to ensure insertion in that week's issue. Reading notices and locals copy due by Wednesday evening. Piongex Paint and Pup Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
Piongex Paint. & Pup. Co
Timber Land Act Notice for Publication in Lewistown
United States Land Office Lewistown Montana announces a notice for publication under the Timber Land Act of June 3 1878. George W Moore of Melville Montana filed sworn statement No 177 for the SW of Section 4 Township 5 North Range 15 East Montana principal meridian and will offer proof on June 26 1906 before the register and receiver. Witnesses named are James N Hagan Emmitt Sage Edward H Dahl and Christ Christianson all of Melville. Adverse claimants must file by June 26 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Land Office
Lewistown
Montana
James N. Hagan
Emmitt Sage
Edward H. Dahl
Christ Christianson
Melville
Epward Brassey
Register
Court summons for divorce in Big Timber Montana
The District Court of Sweet Grass County Montana issues a summons to James H. Connolly to answer a divorce complaint filed by Jessie Connolly. Grounds include extreme cruelty habitual intemperance and wilful neglect with property division and custody of minor children. Appointment details show real estate Lot 16 17 and 18 Block 4 original townsite Big Timber. Deadline twenty days after service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Sixth Judicial District
Ofmontana
Sweet Grass
Jessie Connolly
James H. Connolly
Montana
Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
H C., Pounn
Strayed Steers on East Boulder Premises in 1905
Notice of two yearling steers missing from premises on East Boulder in November 1905. Brand inverted 5 on left ribs. Owner urged to call, pay damages, and claim animals. Contact H. Livey, McLeod, Montana for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Boulder
For Sale Two Teams of Work Horses and Cows
Two teams of work horses and two milk cows for sale inquire of L. P. Tintinger in Bigtimber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. P. Tintinger
What is dirt A chemist professor lecture
An old college professor assigns a playful chemistry lesson on dirt, explaining how substances change under alkali water gypsum and become soap or cleaner. He notes dirt can be essential for corn bread and even cheeky remarks about kissing and cosmetics while warning against dirty practices.
Petro leum Formation Differences Between Russia and America
The text notes a peculiarity in petroleum occurrences, stating Russia finds it in tertiary strata resembling quicksand at depths of a few hundred feet, while it occurs at a different depth in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
America
Depths of Carboniferous to Silurian Stones Shape Oil Types
The article notes that Russian oil contains more naphthenes and yields less illuminating oil, while American oil is rich in paraffin and supplies about 70 percent suitable for lamps. Russian oil requires modified lamp drafts to reduce smoky flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Snail Cure Mentioned In 18th Century Medical Note
The passage notes that using snails for chest ailments was once common in England and cites a 1758 prescription from An Old Lady's Pharmacopoeia. It describes boiling snails in barley or tea water as a nighttime remedy for coughs, warning that the patient must know nothing of it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Covent Garden
Delamy
Mary
Lendos
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John B. Delany
Diocese of
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George W. Brown
Mary Putnam Jacobi
Travelers’ Protective Association
Buffalo
Asa Wiltse
Westbranch
Mich
Elizabeth Tresch
Peru
Ind
O'Donovan Rossa
Ireland
Cork
St. Louis
Amanda F Bailey
Charles E. Reavey
Timber Land Act
Jle, Barvour
Plaintiff
Lake Shthiu
H. Livey
McLeod,Mont
Bigtimber
Pacific Express
Burlington
North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific Express
W. J. Haynes
A.M. Chenano
St.Paul
Minn
McCall
Oliver
Sherman
Sherman’s
East Park St
Butte, Mont
Ase
General House
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