Summer Footwear Preview in Grand Collection
The ad touts a broad shoe and slipper season with ladies seeking stylish summer footwear in blue or oxford tones. It highlights a large, varied stock including fancy uppers, vesting tops, and plain oxfords, in narrow to wide toe styles, with agents for John Foster & Co and Wright & Peters among others. It promotes a vast line for children and misses, claiming the largest and most complete assortment in the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Oxford
John Foster & Co
Wright & Peters
Kelypendorph & Dutfan
West
Railroad Leaders Gather in New York for Grand Consolidation Plan
In New York on June 28 a congress of railroad presidents including William K. Vanderbilt Samuel Callaway and Newman of the Lake Shore met with J Pierpont Morgan insiders. Reports say Western lines plan consolidation with New York Central absorbing rivals and absorbing the Boston and Albany and New Haven property. The scheme aims to unite major routes under Central control with possible inclusion of the Baltimore and Ohio and other lines, signaling sweeping management changes in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William K. Vanderbilt
Samuel Iy Callaway
New York Central
Newman
Lake Shore
Ledyard
Micegan Central
Coneift
Hs Nickel Plate
Caseail
Pennsylvania
Norman B. Ream
Chicago
James J. Hal
Great Northern
Qecor G. Murray
John K. Cowen
Baltimore & Ohio
Voade
New Kogan
Aw Heston & Alvnny
Finston & Maine
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Caid
New Haven
Boston & Albany
Central
Famous Murder Trial Opens in El Paso Extradition Case
The murder extradition trial of Mrs Mattie Rich began before a U S commissioner in El Paso Texas to decide if she should be handed to Mexican authorities for trial in Juarez on the April killing of John Rich who died from his wounds after being shot there The case centers on first extradition under the neutrality pact and Rich who died after a hack ride to El Paso left an ante mortem statement accusing his wife The dead man’s former home was Fort Dodge Iowa with his banker father still there and his past residences including San Antonio Texas referenced in testimony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
Mattie Rich
United States
Juarez
John Rich
Mexico
Rich
Juares
Fort Dodge, Ja
San Antonio
Pennsylvania Won In Thrilling Four Mile Boat Race
Twenty thousand watched a famed four mile college rowing contest at Poughkeepsie June 27. Cornell led early but finished four lengths behind Wisconsin, with Cornell and Columbia trailing as Wisconsin threatened until the final stretch. Spectators on shore and observation trains roared as Wisconsin led much of the race before the final dash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Wisconsins
Cornell
Columbia
Wisconsin Crew Wins Narrow Live Finish Over Pennsylvania
Bank crews failed to place the stranger crew and queried the observation train. Respondents announced It Was Wisconsin and spectators from the west cheered as the fast shell led mile after mile. The alleged ragged stroke and keel issues faded. Wisconsin steadied, but Pennsylvania crossed the finish line a half length ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Mysterious Case in Indianapolis Ends With Shock Death
In Indianapolis on June 28 Rev D G Peters found the body of his neighbor John Boudder inside a street car after a late night porch encounter. The victim, a known driver and local figure, died suddenly as authorities noted signs of apoplexy. Further details remain unclear as investigators review the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia
D. G. Peters
Zion Evangelical Church
Petot
John Boudder
Kemdday
Scudder
Pleasant Ridge
Packer’s 1874 Snowstarvation Trail Ends in Long Prison
Colorado court refuses hearing in the Ultra Micror lake case as Packer, after guiding five companions through deadly snows in the Coyopido range, faces a 40 year sentence for each victim. His case has crossed the supreme court five times, with a pardon board now reportedly involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colotuly
Springs
Col
Supreme Court
Board of Pardons Research
Immense Fortune Found in St Louis Aftermath
In a dingy rear room at 1221 South Third Street Oliver Hanrahan discovered a trunk containing about 15000 in government bonds gold and cash. Police suspect the money belongs to Mrs Walbonger Wackerle an elderly German woman patient at the city insane asylum. Neighbors know little of her past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lows
South Third Street
Oliver Hanrahan
Walbonger Wackerle
City
Prominent Panamanian Official Herrera Dies at 62
New York June 28 Gen Thomas A Herrera of Panama Columbo died today at a private sanitarium aged 62 He held numerous offices in Columbo including secretary of the Interior and was regarded as a leading citizen of Panama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Thomas A. Herrera
Panama
Columbo
Interior
Grand Fourth of July Shoe Sale at John Tascell's
Crystal Springs resort offers notable amenities with a new hotel and parlors. Excellent lunches, hot water artesian plunge baths, and private party attention await guests. Located a mile from Butte, the northwest resort highlights leisure facilities and dining in a classic period setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tascell
West Park
Crystal Springs
Northwest
Butte
Switches Cut Deep at Mrs. A Birthright's Store
A ten day sale at Mrs. A Birthright's, 40 W Granite, features a great reduction in switches with a focus on savings and value. Local shoppers flock to the outlet for discounted stock and crowding conditions noted during the promotional period.
Golden Treasure Mining and Milling stockholders meet in Butte
The regular meeting of the stockholders of Golden Treasure Mining and Milling company will be held at room 5 Bennett block at Park and Arizona streets, Butte Montana, at 7 p m on June 20 1899 for election of directors for the ensuing year and for any other proper business. E M Crumhine Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Treasure Mining and Milling Company
Bennett Block
Corner Park
Arizona Streets
Butte
Mont
E. M. Crumhine
Notice to Wood Contractors in Silver Bow County
The Silver Bow County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for three hundred cords of dry pine cordwood to be delivered and racked in the jail yard. Bids due by September 1, 1899, and must be filed with the County Clerk by July 10, 1899, at 10:00 a.m. Amount of $100 cash or certified check required with bids. County Clerk Moran reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Board of County Commissioners
Silver Bow County
MORAN
Detrick
Frank Hyde
Butte
Silver Bow
Montana
George Cobban
Sillver Bow County
Elizabeth A. Hyde
Goebel 15 Named as Democratic Nominee After Dramatic Ballot
At Luchevieux on June 27 the Kentucky Democratic convention finally settled with Goebel gaining 15 names on the ballot after 25 ballots. Stone and Hardin fought to keep votes, but Goebel and other candidates surged, and the convention adjourned to reconvene for a final ticket.
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Luchevieux
Wiliam Gaebel
Natran Easy
Simee
Seounid
Hell
Vashieas
Wardin
Wheeler
Tarvin
Stone
Haydin
Goebel
L. Hardin
State Central Committee
W. J. Stone
P. Watt Hardin
Hardin
Democratic Party
Stone-Hardin
F. A. Gulliver
John Young Brown
Hazelri
Norge
Fime
Central West Park business for sale at low price
For sale. A central business West Park, netting $5,000 per annum, can be bought very cheap. Owner desires to leave on account of ill health. Inquire at once of Lynch and Bachelor, 19 New Bee Hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Lynch & Bachelor
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Lad
Delsarte
Owsley Block
Weinberg Bros, & Epstein
Gell
Butte Exch’g, Furniture Co
J. Chauvin
W. Broadway
Kent
East Broadway
Hong Kong
W. Park St
Hum Fay
Prop
Western Lines
Ramona
J.T. Carroll Carriage Repository
Cor
Arizona
Platinum Sts
Columbus
Mitchell Farm
Spring Wagona
Est Gill
Liverpool
England
Butte, Mont
Mra
Thirlmere Road
North
Ditton
Fort Dearborn
Dearborn Street
Ti Dakoty Street
S. M
Jackson & Cox
Granite
Sall
Johmson & Pinks
Jahson & Pinks&ton
Invnice
Case & Simpson
Gus West Park Street
East Side
Butte, Land and Investment Company
West Granite
West Side
McMillan & Floyd
Byrgman
West Broadway
East Park
South Atlantic
Main Street
Hall Bros
North Main
Notion
Ala Bargain
West Park Street
Smith and Mahoney
Anaconda
Chas
L. Smith
Granite Street
R. Brown
West Daly Street
Walkerville
Southmeee Street
West Granite Street
Butte Land and Investment Company
PWO
Broadway
Annae
Momen
A.B. Rombauer
Carney & Hand
McDermott
P. O
Braden & Bapty, Assayers
Aanilton St
Eta d
Furmages Rooms
Sooth
Colorado Street
Nadeau Flats
W. Galena
East Park Street
West Park Streeu
West Galena
East Par
Clark's Bank
Arizol and
Mercury Atreet
Praia
Madame Swedenborg
Hazel Ear
Elwood Block
Perry
Thornton Block
Guy
Dakota Street
COLE
Zeeve Junk Co
South Arizona Street
John N. Olson
South Dakota Street
Woodville
Porphyry
Prof. C. Sullivan
South Main Street
Sheriff's
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