County to Purchase Building as Court House Plan
The county considers buying the current building to erect a new court house. A new wing is seen as undesirable. debates focus on converting the coroner’s office into a courtroom and possible relocation of offices. Proposals include adding a full wing or constructing a new site with a large expansion, with voters to decide on a $15,000–$18,000 project and potential sale of land to fund the plan.
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Botel
Barn Johnson
Jude
Helena Leather Tradesmen Gather Market Tales
A Helena crowd among leather traders and traveling salesmen debates trade hubs and consumer tastes. The Mayflower drummer reports on Helena’s wealth, shopping confidence, and attitudes toward leather goods versus other merchandise, noting rivals Minneapolis and St Paul as comparison points and concluding local shoppers favor quality over show.
Hotels Entangle Names Across Cities in Listing
A fragmented OCR shows numerous personal names and cities such as Helena Great Falls Minneapolis St Paul New York San Francisco and Chicago mixed with then unclear affiliations. The scattered entry reads like a directory of travelers or hotel guests with many misspellings and partial addresses, lacking coherent events.
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the McDermott
Williamn Stucwe
Helena
R. A. Holt
Great Falls
Paine
Julie McGill
W.S. Hay
Paul
J. F. Walker
T. L. Rodgers
Guffey Laver
J. Sayer
Halley Ave
Feviek Conger
New York
George Hall
WP. Wauubel
AL Woampbelh
Earties
We Paul
Mammoth
W. Batenheim
H. Powell
Chicago
Charles H. Burcis
F. J. Duffy
the Bulle
George D. Hadvick
St. Louis
D. J. Hughes
We Whuihe
G. EB
Belott
Holyel
Mass
H. H. Stevenson
Utah
William FB
Daugherty
Tacoma
Eman Galdgery
San Francisco
Cuempes
Wl Searle
J. Brownina
Sandredk
Alf
Lowenthal
M.iltiper
Pootheringhans
New Yous
Hee
Atter Whitehal
B.C. Pulley
Ay Moss
Lancaster
Pat
Moore
Kago 2
W. Owens
Owens
Monic
Howes
Mies
Funeral notices for Joel Cross van Wil and others
Mortuary record lists funeral arrangements for Joel Cross van Wil from the Masonic Temple West Park Street. Lendley and Mrs Win Lendsey have services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Rheinan's parlors. McHatton's notice states the funeral of W. Meg Batton tomorrow from Duggan’s undertaking parlor.
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Rossman
Joel Cross van Wil
Nlice Tuwoproysrom
Fom
Masonic Temple
West Park Street
Lendley
Mra Win
Lendsey
Vom Rhemnan
McHatton
W. Meg Batton
Duggan
Local Briefs From Butte Area Notices And Appointments
Dr. German and Dr. L. Austin advertise dental services in Butte. Montana Music Co lists contact details. Gla: fited. Wood & Cost Co promotes dry wood and local delivery. Pride of Butte livery changes hands to Frank Lynch with boarding and reasonable rates. William Vivian arrested on a petty charge. Virkin accused of coal theft. case postponed by the county attorney.
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Butte
Montana
Mercury
Willian Vivian
Onthor Bvarte
Lee
Les
Lia Sen
Avigens Street
Ty Uie
Personal News Roundup From Nearby Communities
Domaydila left for Oat ong tae night while Mrs N Netaner departed to Bastion. L Breehles and wife joined Eayien’s Hot Springs area. Frank Campbell, buyer for Connell store, returned from New York. Galen wile and Casey and wife traveled last night toward Ban Francisco. Sullivan, Park Canyon mining man, returns from the coast and plans a long eastern trip after a health improvement.
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Domaydila
Tae Nighet
Mra. N. Netaner
Tor Bastion
L. Breehles
Gondly Eayien
Wtternsea
Frank Campbell
George Brown
Clothing
Connell
New York
Galen Wile
Casey
Peaseae Fe
Ban Francisca, My
Prosery
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Sullivan
Park Canyon
Homestake
Tom Flavin Named Post Office Inspector for Butte Montana
A long career in public service culminates as Tom Flavin is appointed post office inspector. Born in Ireland, he moved to New York, then Bismarck, and later Butte where he has served as assistant postmaster. The civil service exam met the standard, and his elevation obliges a probable reassignment away from Montana.
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Tou Flaivin
Col
Ivvin
Hutte
Tom
Civil Service Board
Helena
Tom Flayin
Ton Flavin
Fiagin
Butte
Montana
United States
Dieteler
Civil Service
Tom Playin
Flavin
Bernard J. Fsteh
Post Office
Assis Ant
Harry Whittlesy
Barney
Tom Plavin
County Kerry
Ireland
New York City
Fhigin Cane
Biamark
N. D
Case Woothe state aust Henry Alverton Hearing Delayed
Preliminary hearing for Henry Alverton charged with permitting men to furile in his house was to occur in Walkerville but was postponed after the prosecutor asked to amend the complaint. Justice O’Connor granted the delay and continued the hearing for 0 weeks. J T Wines led the defense against Justice Neenan’s court. J P Mel Farland was arraigned on petit larceny for stealing a quarter of beef from Patrick Multiny and will be tried in 4 weeks.
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Henry Alverton
Justice O'Connor
Walkerville
J.T. Wines
Neenan
J. P. Mel Farland
Rotored
Patrick
Colling Applies for Letters of Administration in Colbert Estate
Joseph P Colling public administrator applied to the district court to pay for letters of administration on the estate of Charles Colbert who died recently leaving property valued at 40000 dollars. Collins has acted as social administrator under court appointment. The application shows 8850 dollars cash on deposit in Daly Donohoe Moyer bank. The balance remains in property.
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Joseph P. Colling
District Court
Charles Colbert
McNeir Convicted for Petit Larceny in Local Trial
The trial of J. B. McNeir concluded this afternoon with a guilty verdict on petit larceny for stealing a cash register. The jury fixed his punishment at thirty days in the county jail.
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J. B. McNeir
Berlin Paper Warns Government Will Not Back Down
A Berlin dispatch reports that US diplomat White and Baron von Richthofen discussed preventing petty territorial seizures in China and securing joint action by powers. Germany’s Count von Waldersee is said to limit his expedition to Pechili unless China’s government resists, with a broader move viewed as common to powers including the United States and Germany. The press cautions over reacting to the murder of missionaries and notes mixed German views on US objections and influence in China.
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Berlin
Associated Press
United States
White
Baron von Richthofen
China
Germany
Count von Waldersve
Pechili
Blan Pyar
Pekin
Bian Fu
Foreign Office
Conger
Frankfurter Zeitung
Baron von Wettelen
Hitler
Serzapes
Lokal Angerger
Iake
Rush For Their Money at German National Bank
Unfounded rumor prompted a bank run at the German National Bank of Allegheny in Pittsburg on Feb 19, with about 180000 paid out. The crush injured Mrs Mary Fogel and officials say all refunds will be provided promptly, with the bank holding about two million dollars on hand. Bank officials blamed foreigners for the panic, noting J F Hoffstett’s positions did not imply favored treatment for the car company.
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Pittsburg
German National Bank of Allegheny
Mary Fogel
State and National Bank
Oue
Ashier Helsm
J. F. Hoffstett
Pressed Steel O
Joan
enlistment orders for regular infantry to the Philippines
Major General Otte will issue orders to all post commanders in the department of the lakes directing the immediate enlistment of men for the 29th United States regular Infantry regiment destined for service in the Philippines.
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Otte
Department of the Lakes
United States Regular Infantry
Philippines
Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill Debate Resumes in House
Washington February 20 without preliminary business the House went into committee of the whole and resumed consideration of the sundry civil appropriation bill. Debates focus on agency funding and line items as lawmakers push for quick action.
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Washington
House
Smith and Mattingly's Spring Hats On Sale
Smith and Mattingly announce spring hats at sale prices. The store invites customers to browse new arrivals and take advantage of limited time discounts across their millinery collection.
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Smith & Mattingly
Belgians threaten reprisals over U S sugar duty
Brussels corresp0ndent reports imminent retaliatory steps by Belgium in response to America’s countervailing duty on Belgian sugar, signaling growing tensions in wartime trade policy.
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London
Brussels
The
Morning Post
America
Perkins resigns as president of Burlington road
Turiington Kwa February 20. President W Perkins of Burlington road confirms his resignation. Me 7l Flavitt will become president, Kis remains as manager and western director while Perkins shifts to broader duties. He will stay in Burlington with his office. younger leaders will take on more work. Also a notice seeking apprentice girls for Broadway Apparel Parlors.
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Turiington
Kwa
W. Perkins
Burlinton Pond
Flavitt
Perkins
Warris
Burlington Road
Perykina
Kis
Funerat & President
Mr. Perkins
Burlington
Nid
Yukon River craft contract snagged by James Reese firm
Pittsburg February 20 James Reese and Sons secured a contract to build for the Canadian Development company a 1000000 Law and passenger craft for Yukon river service. The purchasing company is a Chicago interest with W H Ison among the top executives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
James Reese & Sons
Yukon River
Chicago
W. H. Ison
New minister to Turkey named for Constantinople post
Berne Feb 20 United States minister to Switzerland John G A Selesman presented his letters of recall to President Brenner after being selected to succeed Uecar Strauss as the American representative at Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
Ohn
G. A. Selesman
United States
Switzerland
Uecar
Strauss
Constantinople
Thday
Presidens Brenner
New York City Police Bill Passes Legislature
Albany Feb 20 Both houses passed the city police bill over the mayor veto by party lines. The measure now goes to the governor for approval or possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
New York City
Financial and Commercial Report of the New York Stock Exchange
Active opening trading with narrow changes and mixed gains across railroad metal and grain stocks. Grangers led declines while Sugar and Steel and Wire showed rebounds. overall mood cautious as prices hovered near lows with dull mid morning activity.
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THE
NEW York Stock Exchange
New York
Delaware and Hudson
Paul & Point
Burlington Ly
Pacife
St Ta
Mobile
Ohio
M O'Elock
Erles
Chicago Market Report Feb 20 Cattle and Sheep Prices
Chicago market notes show cattle runs around 3,500 head with stronger prices on many classes. Butchers stock steady, canners firm, good to prime steers trading near 4.90 to 6.00, mixed grades 4.80 to 5.47. Sheep receipts up and lambs active with wethers 4.00 to 4.60, Western and Texas lambs about 4.00 to 5.25.
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Chicago
Vexas
Tomor
Butchers
Lamba
Kansas City Market Cattle and Hogs Stronger Prices
Kansas City market reports cattle receipts at 7000 with a rising tone up to 10 cents. Texas steers bring 3.70 to 4.70, native cattle 4.50 to 5.00, stockers 3.50 to 4.85, bulls 3.00 to 4.74. Hogs see 17000 receipts. heavy duties 5.20 to 5.40, packers 5.25 to 5.25, light and yorker ranges 4.50 to 5.50. Sheep receipts 3000. lambs 4.80 to 5.20, muttons 3.06 to 4.40.
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Kansas City
Texas
Omaha Livestock Market Report Feb 20 Cattle receipts rise
Omaha live stock market reports 1800 cattle seen with a strong to higher tone. Native beef steers bring 405.30, western steers 170 to 165, Texas steers 304.55 as buyers show firm demand.
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Omaha
Texas
Cows and Welfers and Market Receipts Report
Receipts show 7500 head in market with higher trade for heavy mixed cattle. Sheep receipts around 4200 head with market steady to fair. yearlings and lambs noted with dull and weak territory but some fair prices in western districts.
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Salem
Wheat and corn futures report from Chicago trading day
The Chicago market shows February to May wheat and corn futures with mixed moves and price quotes. Entries include February, March, May contracts for wheat and corn, with notes on hard winter and northern spring varieties, plus oats and pork terms and regional price indicators.
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Chicago
Promotions in the Senate nominations for military officers
Washington February 20 President to the senate: promotions and new appointments across the Army Navy and Volunteers. Includes Brigadier General William T Shafter Major General A V Cavalry Brent colonels and majors in medical and infantry branches, first lieutenants in various divisions, quartermaster and subsistence officers, chaplains and surgeons, and naval officers to ranks up to captain and lieutenant commander. Names span states New York Pennsylvania Massachusetts North Carolina Florida Kansas Maine California and others.
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Washington
Tokly
Senate
Willian T. Shafter
UL B.A
A. & V. Cavalry
Jefferson Robeans
Barry Ty Raymond
Provels J
Ivis
Edward R. Morris
Mitfor
Capt
Hldridge
George W. Watchell
Oscar L Straub
Henry Schumm
Alfred M. Punter
John L. Hayden
Peyton
Maken
Busgene T. Wilvon
Edmund M. Blake
Doh T.martin
Wihnet
Stile
Wiliam le Kenley
William J. Hagen
Hedney
Jordan
Walter A. Hethel
Mowilsey Bayou
Delemay Skerrett
Rowand
Ty Mellachlan
Archibald Campbell
Panik
Jos T. Crabha
Eighth Cavalry
Loula
Linnton
Yank
Cantaix
Wm. Ke Belnuilty
Twelfth Infantry
Newten
Ant
Hleventh Cavalry
C. R. Trowbridge
Liewtenant
Daha Hollman
Leutenant
James Edmondson
New York
Joseph
Wim. Hush
Quaior
Wilfred W. M. Powelson
Marshal Woodworth
California
Caleifornia
Traitor Rustan Aids Insurgents In Manila District
Feb 20 Mantin report states Rustan the Frenchman supplied insurgents with supplies, troop information and money and dealt with rebel General Carl in Manila district. Webb of Philippine Trading Co confesses Belgians in Manila Bay Lake area implicated in January plot to seize American troops. Insurgents plan another force to leave for Juam Island. many surrendering guns while Hilario Rubio linked to Macebebe outrages is arrested for receiving copra.
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Mantin
Rustan
Carl
Manila
Webb
Philippine Trading Company
Bay Lake District
Iit
Jones
Bay
Wil
Iuam
Hilario Rubio
Callahan the Kidnapper Arrested in Omaha
Ex Chief of Police Donahue reports no guilty knowledge by the coachman or his sons in the Cudwhy kidnapping case. The Murtagh clue is dismissed as unsupportive. Charges of kidnapping and robbery were formally filed against Callahan by County Attorney Bhielde.
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Omaha
Neb
Donahue
Murtagh
Callahan
Htman
Bhielde
Supreme Court Dinner Honored by McKinleys at White House
Washington February 1 1900 President and Mrs McKinley hosted their annual White House dinner to honor the members of the Supreme Court. The event underscored the administration’s regard for the judiciary with a formal reception and attentive guests from the nation’s highest court.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Supreme Court
Temperature Today Report from Cities
Temperature readings for February 2 list values in several cities including Baltimore New York Boston Washington Chicago and Minneapolis with figures ranging from single digits to mid twenties. The fragmentary data shows Chicago at 23 and Cincinnati at 10 with other digits nearby.
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Chicago
Baltimore
New York
Bostion
Washington
Mineapolis
Cincinnati
Loula
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Isa
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Qdle
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Tera
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Monneapolis
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Minneapolis
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Washington Today
McNeir
Alegheny Bank
West Broadway
Yukon
NEW Minster
Turkey
Daily Record
General Review of Trade
New York Mon
Prime Mercantile
Steiling Exchange
Fels
Brooklyn
Baltimore & One
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Leer
People's Gas
Tayonet
Dilmois Central Gay Ceric
Woven Credit Jersey Central Cov
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Miscouri Pacifly
Northhern Pacific
Sovenecees
Esau Hay
Pennsylvania
Pacific St Paul Mts Sugar
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FM Tobacco
Nsa
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D. O
Denver & Rio Granite
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Western Union
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Kansas City Market
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Iedhing
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LU Tate
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