Davis Ambition as McKinley Running Mate Revealed
Webster Davis, ex-mayor of Kansas City and assistant secretary of the interior, aims to be President McKinley's running mate. Reported by the Evening Star, supporters in Kansas City claim Davis may be groomed for national leadership. A confidant recalls Davis's White House meeting where he spoke of a vice presidential nomination and a Western base to bolster his case. The South Africa trip is described as a political move to enhance his prominence.
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Kansas City
Webster Davis
McKintes
Evening Star
Atar
Davis
South Afric
Keith
Washington
Cornelius Diss
Bliss
White House
McKinley
Miss Fourt
Obin
Out West
South Africa
Political Checker Board
Dayia
From Chorus Girl to Prima Donna in 1920s Star Revival
The excerpt traces Tam’s return to America and her preference for home yet fondness for London’s praise. She recalls New York success contrasted with London idolization, notes danger of a swollen head, and expresses longing to try new work beyond belting popular tunes.
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Tam
America
London
Bob
United States
New York
England
Perame
Betwen
Lillian Rus
Edna May on Her Rise from Chorus to Star in New York and London
Edna May describes fighting for a role in New York and credits chance, hard work, and personal approach for her ascent from chorus to leading parts. She recalls starting with no chorus dream, understudying in Belle and later securing a major chance, with belief in individuality over formal training.
Mysterious Billy Smith stops McConnell in 22nd round
In New York at the Broadway Athletic Club Mysterious Billy Smith knocked out Frank McConnell of San Francisco in the 22nd round of a scheduled 25 round bout. Smith dominated most of the fight while McConnell had flashes of clever work before the decisive finish. McConnell was carried from the ring and revived by the club physician, walking out with help after the final bell.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Billy Smith
Frank McConnell
San Francisco
Smith
McConnell
Mac
MoCoanel
Sith
Cater
Lynched by Mob After Jail Break From Canon City Penitentiary
Denver dispatch reports convicts Reynolds Wagner Woode and Wallace escaped Canon City prison. Reynolds was captured near Florence and hanged from a telegraph pole by a mob. guards failed to stop the mob. The escape followed the murder of Night Captain Rooney. reinforcements and a bloodhound were sent. The crowd overpowered troops, and Reynolds was publicly executed as the other convicts scattered.
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Denver
Colo
Asperial
Phe Nowa
Canon City
Thomas Reynolds
Wm. Roomy
Florence
Conner
Powell
Florence and
Cripple Creek
Reynolds
Bella
First Street
Hoyt
H Im
Sargent
Wagner
Antone Woode
Kid” Wallace
Captain
Rooney
Woode
Wallace
Victor
First Montana Dead Listed From Philippines Return
The City of Peking brought home the First Montana infantry dead. Company G Private Edward Moore killed in action. Company K Private J Kennedy drowned. Company M Private Henry Archibald Band Private Fred Hall among the listed casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Montana Infantry
Philippines
Peking
Edward 8. Moore
J. Kennedy
Henry Archibald Band
Fred Hall
Wife Confessed Her Love in Transvaal War Tale
War era scandal from Dublin recalled by English families in Southern California. General Gatacre’s Irish-born wife allegedly declared love for Captain Murphy, prompting threats of departure or murder. A final twist mentions Cleverton and a joke about loving two girls.
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Captain Murphy
Duarte
Fingland
Los Angeles
Cal
Transvaal
Wm. Gatgore
Ireland
Santa Monica
California
Dublin
Gatacre
Connaught Rangers
Dubl
Dred
Murphy
Husba
Mra. Gatacre
Gat 1More
Captain Cleverton
Dashaway
Steamship Berths to Cape Nome From Seattle
If you are going to Cape Nome on an early boat, secure steamship accommodations now. We represent Seattle lines and have secured many berths. For details contact Northern Pacific city ticket office at Park and Main, or write W. H. Merriman general agent Butte Montana.
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Seattle
Vlngs
Northern Pacific
City
Corner Park
Main Streets
W. H. Merriman
Butte, Mont
Notice of co partnership Bennetts and Scadden in Centerville
Notice records Thomas J Bennetts and Thomas Scadden forming a co partnership as Bennetts and Company at 959 961 North Main Centerville Silver Bow Montana dated January 23 1900. Notary public Robt Coombe certifies their acknowledgments. Additional signatures certify Metropolitan Market at 43 West Park Butte with partners Cartier Diestel and Bielenberg. Notarial attestations by John N Kirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Bennetts
Thomas Scadden
Centerville
Silver Bow County
Montana
Thomas J. Bennetts & Company
North Main Street
Thos
J. Bennetts
Scadden
State of
Silver
Robt
Coombe
Silver Bow
Weat Park Street
Butte
Onna
Cartier
Herman Dientel
N. J. Bilelenberg
Deer Lodge
Herman Diestel
N. J. Bielenberg
Levi Cartier
John N. Kirk
Notice of Forfeiture on Rackarock Lode Claim
Notice to J W Oberman and heirs that Wallace M Dernie expended 200 dollars on the Rackarock lode mining claim in Camp Creek district Silver Bow county Montana to hold the premises. Fifty dollars in 1897 and fifty in 1899 as annual assessment work. if not paid within ninety days the co owner’s one half share becomes property of the subscriber Orton Bros and James M Orton certify firm name and partners with principal office in Butte January 19 1900 sworn by Co M Parr.
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J. W. Oberman
Rackarock Lode
United States
Montana
Silver Bow
Butte City
Silver Bow County
Orton
Seven
Copper
Alabama
Nia
James M. Orton
North Main Street
Co. M. Parr
State of
Beff Straight Quarry Company seeks dissolution in Montana court
In Montana district court the Bret Straight Quarry Company petitions to disincorporate and dissolve. A hearing is set for February 17, 1909, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon in Butte, with Deputy Clerk Will Hardcastle and attorney BR Coombe on record.
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Second Judicial District
Monadia
Silver
Beef Straight Quarry Company
Bret Straight Quarry Company
Montana
John Lindsay
State of Montana
District Court
State of
Gor
Silver Bow
Butte
A. D
Clinton Co.ee Berke
Will Hardcastle
Notice for Purification Mining Patent Application in Montana
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated October 1899 announces Ellet Peter son of Butt Montana filed an application for a patent on 1800 linear feet of the Ether Lode Mining Claim in Independence Mining District Silver Bow County. The description includes the claim boundaries and measurements starting northeast corner and running 315 feet east then various compass directions totaling about 1687 feet with references to related lodes and recorder book pages. The applicant is George D. Qi and James C. Briond is listed as related party. Publication dated October 24 1899.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montene
Ellet Peterson
Montana
Independence
Silver Bow County
Rayene
Antion
Partes
Chaim
Becton Weier
Nouthwest
Laden
East Burney
Frank
South Bureayy
James C. Briond
George D. Qi
Notice of mining patent application for Rocky Mountain Chief mineral claim
Thomea N. McCall and Adella J. McCall of Butte Montana filed an application for a patent on 97.77 acres of the Rocky Mountain Chief placer mining claim in the Little Pipe Stone district Jefferson County Montana. The notice outlines the official survey, metes and bounds, and neighboring claims including Alta Lode and ORGE BD. First publication October 7 1899.
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UV. B
Land Ofice
Helena
Mont
Thomea N. McCall
Adella J. McCall
Butte
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Little Pipestone
Jefferson County
Courme
Am Sur
Alta Lode
Francie ‘T. McBride
Noticed patent application for Copper Trust lode metals claim
Notice for publication from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated December 9 189? announces Josiah Hf Trevise of Butte Montana filing for a patent on 4440 linear feet of the Copper Trust lode extending 219 feet east and 1234 feet west from discovery point in Summit Valley unorganized mining district Rivers County Montana. Official survey 6515 township 3 north range 7 west described in field notes and plat on file with magneto variation.
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United States Lang
Helena
Montana
Josiah Hf. Trevise
Butte
Smontana
Copper Trust
Point of Discovery
Summit Valley
Biver Bow County
Copper Trust Lode Mining Claim Notice in Montana
The Copper Trust lode mining claim is described with survey corners and directions in Montana, detailing surface grounds and extra lateral rights sought, adjacent lodes named Anaconda and Sullivan, and a legal notice that adverse claims must be filed with the Secretary of the United States to avoid bar under statute. The mine location is recorded in County records and the notice urges all claimants to file objections within the law.
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Orphyry Atone Balz
Guartes
Serantes
United States of America
Copper Trust
United States
Discovery Shaft
Loden
Liver Bow County
Montana
Anaconda Lode
Charles X. Larrabie
Wert
Burney
Micheel Sullivan
Ster
United & Office
Helena
Aid
Probate sale of mining claims in Silver Bow County
Patrick Daugherty executor announces private sale of a one third interest each in the General Washington Quartz Lode and the Protection Quartz Lode mining claims in Silver Bow Montana. Sealed bids due January 31 1900 with 10 percent certified check. sale subject to district court confirmation. King & Lowry Butte Montana listed as attorneys.
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District Court
Third Judicial District
State of
Montana
Deer Lodge
Bernard McGinley
Tees
Silver Bow
Towit
Washington
King & Lowry
North Main Street
Butte City
Onire
Patrick Daugherty
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Edna May
Edna
Colorado
Cape Nome
Wallace M. L. Dernie
BR. Coombe
Notics
Utor
Mervita Seiliks
Nervita Medical CO
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Chicago
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Mutts
Av Ruguagre
Eli Mall
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