Legislature Organized as Democrats Name House Speakers
Helena dispatch reports the sixth Montana legislature organizing after a Democratic caucus elected Speaker Star of Missoula by 120 to 2 while naming officers for the House and Senate. The assembly opened with oath taking, credentials, and committee appointments as journalists and spectators watched in a newly refreshed Capitol.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
House
Democrats
Sixth Legislative Assembly
Representative Shall
Stapleton
Silver Bow
Flynn
Cascade
Judge Stephens
Migse
Gibson
Madison
Star of
Lamb
Charles Craif
Lewis and Clarke
J. M. Kennedy
Deer Gadge
Charles Wegner
Martin Leyden
Frank Langstaff
Missoula
Otta Childs
Henry Miles
Broadwater
Charles Callahan
Gallatin
Bell
G. EB. Philbin
H. Warren
Lewi
Clarke
Willie Flynn
Frand Gleason
L. Booker
Thomas Hughes
Anaconda
Ennis Bell
Silver Paw
Campbell of
Livingston
Eggleston
Annconda
David O'Connor
Butte
F. M. Grace
Glendive
John W. Ponsford
Bozeman
H. T. Kelly
Hamilton
H. D. Hill
Great Falls
Patrick Dillon
Montana
Thy Merchants
Pigott
Hiatt
Wil
Dart steamer towed after propeller loss at sea
The British steamer Dart from Philadelphia to London arrived at port today after reporting a December 29 meeting at latitude 49 W and longitude 18 W. Her propeller was carried away, a tow was made, the hawser broke in heavy weather, and the Newby had to proceed, leaving the Dart helpless amid a severe gale sweeping the Irish coast. The Dart is a vessel of 2000 tons register.
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Dart
Philadelphia
London
Hawcer
Newby
They Wave the Cuban Flag in Havana Parade
Havana January 2 The Indiana regiment that waved the Cuban flag yesterday was not arrested after investigation showed the flags were handed out by Cubans in the crowd. The scene also featured twenty five Cuban horsemen joining the column near Prado Central Park and a salute to the wreck of the Maine by three blue jackets. An American tug and an immense flag were displayed at the harbor, visible for miles.
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Havana
Indiana Regiment
Prado
Central Park
Texas
Maine
Aley
Naval Dock
Man Slaughter Charge Overboard Case On Knickerbocker
Captain R J Post and first mate P M Midbee of the Cromwell Maer Knickerbocker were arrested in New Orleans on man slaughter charges after L Tench allegedly forced to work or be thrown overboard on a recent voyage. Bail set at 2700 each. Tench, from St Francisville, was found aboard unable to pay his fare. Post and Midbee to be arraigned tomorrow.
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New Orelans
R. J. Post
Cromwell Maer Knickerbocker
P. M. Midbee
United States
Pearl Wright
L. Tench
Knickerbocker
Tench
New York
Midhoe
Deel
Teuch
St Francisville
Pelieiana
Post and
Midboo
Miners Trapped as Carlinville Shaft Burns Early
A mine fire at Carlinville coal shaft动力 trapped seventy to eighty miners. Fire spread risks include air shaft and air engine, while two dozen workers escaped. Spectators watch anxiously as rescuers battle flames. all miners were later reported rescued alive.
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Arlinville
Til
Carlinville
Jack Minick
Archie
Liater
Governor's Office Robbed at State House
Overnight unknown thieves entered the state house governor's office and stole eight dollars from a drawer. The building was under guard, and Colonel J. M. Tanner discovered the theft as investigators begin inquiries into the incident.
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State House
J. M. Tanner
New Year's Reception At White House Aims For Orderly Gridded Ceremony
Washington January 2 McKinley hosted his first White House New Year reception with gates closed and watchmen on duty. Cabinet members and families arrived followed by wives of senators and congressmen then the diplomatic corps in full dress uniforms. The British ambassador Sir Julian Paunceforte led a cosmopolitan delegation including the German and French envoys. Military figures Major General Miles Lawton and Brigadier General Corbin entered with the army and navy ranks while delegations from Smithsonian government offices veterans and Loyal Legion were received.
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McKinley Hell Iis
White Hotel
Executive Mansion
United States Marine Band
Mr. McKinley
Julian Paunesfots
Pauncefote
Patmerfote
Dr. von Hotlenben
Aaron Speck von Sternberg
Count Cassini
Morivazo
Feges
Japan
Hingham
Gilmore
Bine
McKinley
United States Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corp
Army
Navy
Milew
Lawton
Santiago
Philippines
Corbin
Pitients
Alger
Long
Smithsonian
Grand Army, Loyal Legion
Oldest Inhabitants’ Association
Unknown man accused after suspicious conduct in San Francisco
An unidentified man detained on Valencia Street is found with 3810 in gold notes inside his vest. He cannot identify himself and is suspected to be George F. Bielemyer of Buffalo. Items include a sister’s photo, Laura Bieleyer, a pencil note, and two drafts totaling $ fi.
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San Francisco
Valencia Street
George F. Bielemeyer
Buffalo
N.Y
Laura Bieleyer
Dearborn Street
Bufalo Bank
Petition from Chinese residents seeks British backing in trade
An Interesting Petition from Seattle dated June 2 reports Lord Charles Beresford will carry to the Orient a request from Chinese residents for liberty to establish in China and operate manufacturing concerns, especially in tea, with aims to counter French and Russian activity. It favors alliance with the United States and even a British naval presence on the Yangtze to protect interests.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles Beresford
Wil
Orient
Veut
China
United States
Empire
Yang ‘Tse
Counterfeited trade checks pose new risk in west
Washington reports rising counterfeiting of trade checks used by stores and employers, often aluminum and resembling silver coins. Chief Wilkie warns losses to issuers who could see checks driven out of use. Albany notes Roosevelt sworn in as New York governor with pledge to welfare of all people. Other dispatches: failed union miner action in Centralia not materializing. British honors for Lord Dunraven and Sir Edward Chichester. heavy California snowfall in Dunsmuir. Memphis Derby entries close. Wayne McVeagh ill in Washington. Manila fatalities rise. Emperor William recovers from fever.
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Wilkie
Treasury Secret Service
Northwest
United States
Joshvelt
Albany
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Downe
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
McDonough
Offier
F . Black
Tooxseavelt
Commonwealth
Hennessy’s Furniture Department Sale Pushes Spring Stock
Our furniture man announces a 60 day delay opening new spring goods to make room. Fifteen thousand dollars in inventory must be sacrificed to clear space for New Paroly Goods. Every piece carries an extra tag with discount price. See these bargains on the third floor.
Closing out fancy rockers at deep discounts
A sale advertises 125 fancy rockers including mahogany and oak frame models with upholstered backs and seats. Prices range from $3 to $15, with further discounts up to 25 percent and a fourth off on selected items. Specific lot numbers and regular values are listed for several rockers.
Parlor Suit Sale Offers Silk Velours and Mahogany Frames
Classified item brief lists three piece parlor sets and two piece mahogany frame suits with silk velour upholstery. Prices shown: $78 for the green sofa and chair set, $16.50 for the silk damas mahogany frame, and $19.50 for a velour two piece mahogany frame set. Regular values included.
Twenty Couches at Reduced Prices in Plain Figures
A sale offers twenty new and nice couches all priced plainly with one fourth off each item. The deal highlights straightforward price tags and a significant reduction on every couch in stock.
Tables go on sale with many Extension Tables priced
Various styles of Extension Tables are being cleared at reduced prices. Six-foot and eight-foot Ash Pillar Extension Tables drop to 4.95 and 6.40 respectively, while Solid Oak Extension Tables with cross beam are 6.65 and 11.00. Patent Top Extension Tables launch at 12.50 for six-foot and 16.00 for eight-foot, with several other markdowns listed.
Parting Payment Plain Note on Cash Balance
A general notice outlines terms for a purchase plan stating a part cash payment with the remaining balance paid monthly. Goods are to be marked in clear figures, and all buyers are addressed collectively.
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