Red Men install officers and seek county bond sale
The Sons of Hermann lodge No 7 installed officers with humor and ceremony led by A J Violette from the great council. Missoula County plans to issue four percent funding bonds to roll over old six percent bonds, seeking bids Monday through county commissioners. Andrew J Cuok of N W Barrin & Co represents Davke's of New York and Chicago in managing the sale, aiming for a high price and annual savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ktofos
Mat Mlathead Teibe
Forhem
Charles Marsh
Sagt Kies
Elipes Colla
Sores Tanhams
Elden
J. O. Oettens
Wampum
A. J. Violette
Sunita Uh
Tell
Schuht
George
Ahater
Parvey Tigges
J. Plannharley Emsiey
Colby White
Phil Ossey
Walton Marsh
J. (. Fersee Gverd
Wigwam
Henry F Roxendort
Bilaid
Forest
Oscar Roehnert
A.J
Andrew J. Cuok
N. W. Barrin & Co
Davke's
New York
Chicago
Missoula County
Bonda Tor
Higgins Block Transfer Signals Banking Shift in Missoula
The Higgins block at Main and Higgins in Missoula was sold by R M Cobban to Samuel Dinsmore and Fayette Hartington for 70000. The property, once home to the Higgins Bank, had been bought for 55000 a year earlier, with improvements added including a Nehting plant. Rumors say a new bank may open soon in the building. Local notes cover visitors, local business changes, hospital cases, and a bribery counterfeiting hearing involving Tom Brady and Hilly Shaw in federal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Missoula
Main Street
Higgins Avenue
R. M. Cobban
Samuel Dinsivore
Fayette Hartington
Silver Bow Bank
Butte
Higgins Bank
Nehting
Ti Wi
C. Gage
Helena
Tom Brady
Hilly Shaw
Brady
United States
Wallace P. Smith
Various Visitors and Claims Noted in Town
Attorney A Case travels to Spo une while W Wheeler of Helena registers in Florence. Geo Sharpe visits from Clinton as do Massiftess affairs in town. Declaratory statements filed by Benjamin A Smith and J B Puskingham on lode claims in Mountain House shelter. Judge Hin Knowles of Helena registered as the Bimenee visiting his daughter at the university. M A Simons, formerly Missoula, books after business interests. Furless canyon resident under detention for suspected amalicox. Alien of Wallner making proofs on a homestead claim. Thompson Fale and Meteor managers noted. Bernard of the Missoula Mercantile Company returns from Cuijane and Lewin for hone commerce. James V McNeely to treat with the head Kalispell and Kootenai Indians. hopes to spend May in town. Mrs Charman hosts Lend a Hand society afternoon social.
Sons of Herman prepare for season cas quered ball evening
The Sons of Herman plan a Wednesday night cas quere ball with prizes totaling over 100 dollars. Ladies receive a silver toilet set and silverware prizes while gents vie for a first prize elegant brush set and a second prize umbrella. A homely look prize will go to the plainest gentleman, with Gem orchestra providing music and Don Meach conducting. Helena costumer Nev Bloom arrives Monday to assist fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman
Missoula
Gem Orchestra
Don Meach
Nev. Bloom
Helena
University notes outline campus activities and meetings
University notes list gymnasium classes led by Professor Rowe and Professor Harkina, a lecture by Mr Harnes, a library economy course led by Mr Davies, Cosmos club visit, Mrs Davies at convocation, Scheuch renting space, President Craig back from Helena, M A held meeting, regular band practice, library magazine cases arriving, Clarkia and Hawthorne societies set for next semester, Clarkia meeting, Hawthorne program with Rankin declamation Sheridan song Tucker debate and magazine criticism debate notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowe
Harkina
Harnes
Cony Ifon
Davies
Whitaker
Cosmos Club
Scheuch
Hammond Block
Whpte
Craig
Helena
Clarkia and
Hawthorne Societies
Clarkia Literary Society
Hawthorne Ia
W, Rankin
Guy Sheridan
Song
Will Beck
Martin Tucker
T Caesar
Napoleon
George Westly
W. Cochrane
Sheridan
E. Woodman
Teregwiar
Navy to build six inch rapid firing gun with braces
Secretary Root approved by the board of ordnance and fortifications an allotment for constructing a six inch rapid firing gun with pedestal mount and shield. The gun features a breech loading mechanism and a shell that reduces trim speed to a minute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Board of Apdiance and Fortifications
Lieutenant Morrison Killed in Action report from Curry County
A telegraphic message from Washington reports First Lieutenant Jonas Moricas of the cavalry killed in action near Cupsa yesterday. The brief dispatch confirms the casualty but gives few details, noting no further information available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dnt
Corbln
MavArijor Et Mantin Tangy
Diewenane Jona Morricas
Cupsa
Hazing Probe at West Point Faces Long Session Tonight
A House committee studying hazing at the United States Military Academy near West Point plans a lengthy session tonight as more witnesses are questioned. Cadet testimony describes bracing, verbal abuse, and alleged forced consumption of sauce, with cadets detailing injuries and the hazing culture during the encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Point
House of Representatives
Military Academy
Iikely
Weal Pont
Ainiah
Washington
Culet
Paul B. Banker
Massachusetts
Hunker
Banker
Postal codification bill under House review
Washington January 19 The House resumed debate on the postal codification bill before adjournment Admiral W A Smith of Michigan and Rear Admiral Sumner engaged in carrier pay issues The naval appropriation bill was moved to the calendar while amendments to the codification bill were withdrawn Minor naval leadership changes and transfers are noted with references to a Philadelphia navy yard and Pacific transfer plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Foss
Ilinala
Naval Committee
Philadelphia
W. A. Smith
Michigan
Hesid W. Sumner
Read Adhe Uidge
Silan Casey
Ing Tt
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Admiral Canivakiine
Pacific
Transfer of Admirals Moves Through Senate Amendments
An amendment to strike extra pay for over forty four hours weekly was agreed. Mr. Lewis of Ohio opposed private contracting for special delivery letters and delivery only by postal advisers. He cited farming out such letters, noting Columbus, Ohio, as an example. The bill waited as the Senate sent army reorganization measures to conference, while the commander exchange ceremony remained formal yet simple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Ohio
Mr. Loud
Columbus
Senate
Br. Hull
Richardson
Tennessee
Cube political status debate outlines gradual Cuban settlement
The article discusses a legislative proposal for a declaratory resolution to express Congress views on Cuba. It notes the aim to insure stable government, possibly transfer island affairs to the Cubans, and outlines concerns about constitutional provisions and American protectorate. Chairman Roux of the territories committee warns progress is unlikely this session, fearing a Fabian policy of slow Cuban self rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Cuba
United States
Roux
Committee On Territories
Voters Must Own Property In Municipal Election Law
January 19 discussion before the Philippine commission on voter qualifications. The law requires real estate worth over 100 pesos or property tax of 30 pesos, male citizens over 21, English or Spanish speakers, and US allegiance. Judge Tutt proposes to tax-paying amendment. federal leaders oppose allowing provincial governors to judge election legality. Church property taxation to shift assessments to parish owners. large Manila lands owned by churches. Public policy implications noted as unrest affected landholdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manthey
Philippine Commission
Gore
United States
Tutt
Buencamine
Manila
Jat Insue
Blackmail Letter Threat A banker in Red Bud seeks aid
Herman Schrieber a wealthy Red Bud Illinois banker called in St. Louis detectives and postal inspectors after a letter threatened to blow up his home with dynamite unless he paid 2500 dollars The letter bore a Red Bud postmark and another letter mailed from Red Bud was traced Detectives tracked the letters but were denied access to their contents The banker was advised to pursue state court action in Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Herman Schrieber
Red Bud
Illinois
Schrieder
Picton
Chrieber
Eaat
Cuban Constitution Heads for Congress Action
Washington reports from Havana say Cuba may complete its constitution in time for this session. It would likely be submitted to the president and then to Congress with recommendations. House committees would frame any action, while Cooper warns Congress cannot approve or define the document for Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Havana
Congress
United States
Cooper
Hertz the Forger Held for London Extradition
Sigmund Hertz of New York City, arrested on arrival at Queenstown aboard the Corinthe from Halifax, faced police court proceedings on forgery charges in the United States. Scotland Yard detectives took him for extradition to London, his wife present during the hearing where he offered no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Sigmund Hertz
New York City
Allan Line
Corinthan
Halifax
United States
Scotland Yard
London
Teri Herts
Atlantic
Russian student attempts Paris college assassination
In Paris at the College of France Vera Gelo a young Russian student fired at Senator Emile Denchantel after a literature lecture. A fellow Russian student leapt forward sacrificing herself, receiving a bullet to save the professor. Vera was arrested and thought mentally deranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
College of France
Vera Gelo
Emile Denchanel
Chamber of Deputies
Derrhane
Prince Ching Objects to Decree, Calls for Modifications
A dispatch from Pekin reports Prince Ching and Hung Chang presenting the foreign ministers with a signed decree but voicing objections to its articles. They request another meeting to discuss possible modifications before any final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varasy
Pekin
Prince Ching
Hung Chang
Navy trims cost of new battleships bids welcomed
The board of naval construction revised battleship specs to meet bidder costs. Electric light plants stay, but many small cuts and lower inspection funds reduce the price. Newport News and Moran Brown teams ready to accept under board terms. If Congress approves the naval bill for four battleships and three cruisers, the navy will award the largest shipbuilding program in U S history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Board of Naval Construction
Olcott
Judge Payson
Newport News
Moran Brown
Seattle
Long
Navy Department
Congress
Navy Appropriation Bill Reported for 77 Million
The naval appropriation bill totals 77,016,635 dollars the largest yet from the naval affairs committee. It funds two 14000 ton unsheathed battleships plus two armored cruisers with similar size and costs about four million each. It allows limited builds per yard and coast construction requirements, and includes 000, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Fosa
Naval Committee
Committee On Naval Affairs
Navy Department
Navy
Lena
Department
Naval Academy
Portsmouth
Boston
New York
League Island
Norfolk
West
Mare Island
Puget Bound
San Juan
Pensacola
Algiers
Dry ‘Tortugas
Tutuila
Academy
Congress agents armor plate issue settled for ships
The passage recalls Congress resolving the armor plate question by granting the secretary of the navy authority to buy armor at a reasonable price or build a plate factory, with $4,000,000 allotted. It commends the secretary for skill and judgment in carrying out Congress's evident purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretary of Navy
Arimor
Secretary of the Navy
Garner Alive Report From Boston In Africa Trek
Mrs J Welch of Wautuga Tennessee telegraphed from Boston that Professor Garner is alive and in the heart of Africa where he continues work interpreting the monkey language. He is a Sullivan County native. Earlier reports claimed he was killed in Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wautuga
Tenn
J. Welch
St. L. Garner
Garner
Boston
Africa
Sullivan County
Tawney supporters released from voting obligation
St Paul Minnesota January 19 Congressman James Tawney released his supporters from further obligations to vote for him in the short term sen atorship. His friends say they will continue to vote for him as the caucus reassembled at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, Minn
James Tawney
President regains ground as duties resumed in Washington
Washington reports indicate the president is steadily recovering from recent illness and is gradually resuming full official functions. Secretary Root and Admiral Dewey are also said to be improving their health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Root
Admiral Dewey
Queen's strength steadies with slight improvement noted
The latest bulletin from Osborne Isle of Wight dated Jan 19 at 6 pm reports the queen's strength has been fairly maintained with indications of a slight improvement in the symptoms this evening. Signed James Redi and A Douglas Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osborne
Isle of Wight
James Redi
A. Douglas Powell
First Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy Case Millek
In the District Court of Montana John Millek was adjudged bankrupt on January 16 1901. The first meeting of creditors will be held February 4 1901 at 2 PM at No 49 West Park Street Butte Montana. Creditors may appear prove claims elect a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct business before the meeting. Thompson Campbell Referee in Bankruptcy January 19 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Montana
John Millek
Banksrupt
West Park Street
Butte
Montana
A. D
Thompson Campbell
Notice to Creditors Estate of John J McCall
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of John J McCall deceased to creditors and all persons with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the office in Butte Montana in Silver Bow County. J P Collins administrator dated January 12 1001. Attorney John M Kirk attorney for estate. Good plaid to cook for 6 or 8 men Inter Mountain. Wanted position as housekeeper Address M J Inter Mountain.
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John J. McCall
Fast Granite Street
Butte
Montana
Silver Bow
State of Montana
J. P. Collins
Johrid
McCall
John M. Kirk
M. A
Mount
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Larry Lavey
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Mra. J. 1. Moore
Clinton
Benita
W. BE. Risen
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Jeannette Rankin
Toho Purtle
Quartz
Samuel Dinsmore
W. &. Cobban
Andrew Irvin
Sisters’ Hospital
St. Tynatius Mission
Hans Nelson
Geo. Evans
Hudson
Carden City
Ellis’ Hall
Prescott
McCormick
Archie Greene
Fergua County
Business College
Parsons’ Hospital
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Grip
K. F. Walderon
Cowper Bett Mining Co
M Twauke
KB. W. Walling
B. of
S. Peterson
Congregationaliata
Frank Anderson
Swedish Congregational Church
Webster
Atdavith Aleut
A.case
Spo Une
W. Wheeler
Helena Ts Register Sd
Geo. Sharpe
David Smith
H. Restle
J. 8
Mare van
Tron Mountain
Benjamin A. Smith
J. 8. Puskinghbam
Mountain House
Hin Knowles
Hetena
M. A. Simons
Late Lake
Purler's Canyon
Jalamd
Alien
Wallner
Thompson
Fale
Meteor
Bernard
Missoula Mercwutile Company
Cujane
Bt Lewin
Hele Hone
James V. McNeely
Ythead
Kalispell
Kootenal Indlane
Mrvs
Charman
Poepeta
University Notes
Lieut. Morrison
Telegraphic News
Jim Jeffries
West Point
Jan
Henry M. Myer, Jr
Arkarigas
Vernon
Myers
Tms
Ike Jim Jeffries
Brinton
Mr. Wanger
Loud
Mr. Lentz
Columbus, Ohio
Quoul Church
Hertz the Forger
Richelieu
Duke
Othello
Sutton
4A Bush
M. J
Inter Mountan
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