Italy Wants Our Support In Open Door Policy
Washington dispatch reports Italy seeks U S backing to press China claims while Britain hovers over its stance. Secretary Hay reiterates U S restraint on territorial pursuits and urges clear Open Door adherence as London and Washington weigh forthcoming policy statements. The outcome hinges on Britain’s formal position.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Washington
China
Humbert
United States
Hay
Italy
Pekin
Conger
Julian Pauncefote
London
Great Britain
Gen Littlefield Dies After Civil War Service At 66
New York March 8 Gen Milton Smith Littlefield died at his home aged 66 from apoplexy. He studied law with Abraham Lincoln in Springfield Illinois and practiced briefly there. He led Company F Fourteenth Illinois during the Civil War, served under Gen Sherman as provost marshal, and held posts at Hilton Head Charleston and in the South. He was inspector general of colored troops and helped organize colored regiments before being discharged in June 1866. After service he engaged in railroad and other businesses in the South and North.
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New York
Milton ‘Smith Littlefield
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Littlefield
Fourteenth
Timple Volunteers
John M. Palmer
Sherman
Memphis
Tenn
Department of the South
Hilton Head
8. C
St of Charleston
J. C. Gill More
Army
Tie
South
Smelter Combine Now Likely to Incorporate in Trenton
The Tribune reports a large smelter alliance near completion to form the Consolidated Smelting and Refining company in Trenton with a $65 million capital. Half preferred, half common stock. The plan envisages about $47 million issued as each portion is created. The group claims control of major U S smelting assets except four Guggenheim-controlled plants.
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New York
March
the Tribune
Trenton
Consolidated Smelting and Refining Company
United States
M. Guggenheims "Ons At
Northern Pacific plans share gambit across Pacific coast
Perth Amboy to Mexico and Pueblo reform moves tie Guggenheims to rate maintenance and management. Underwriting subscrip tions led by Moore and Sedley and partners. Northern Pacific reportedly to build a mine route from Black River Junction to Anacortes with a branch to Renton coal mines to boost traffic for canned salmon and codfish from the lower Sound.
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Perth Amboy
N. 3
Pueblo
Colo
Mexico
Guggenheims
Moore and Sedley
Lewisohn
Brothers
H. H. Rogers
Northern Pacific Wit
Tacoma
Northern Pacific Railroad
Black River Junction
Anacortes
Renton
Northern Pacific Longage
Seattle
Lake Washington
Lower Sound
Taking Back the Remains Lord Herewell Dies Aboard Talbot
The body of Lord Herewell, the Canadian commissioner, lies in a mahogany coffin aboard the cruiser Talbot. The Talbot departs from its anchorage near Liberty Island this morning and will receive a 17 gun salute from Fort Wadsworth as it sails through the narrows toward England.
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New York
Lord Herewell
Talbot
Liberty Island
Fort Wadsworth
England
School Textbook Authoress Quackenbos Dies in New York
Louisa B Quackenbos widow of George Payne Quackenbos and co author of the Quackenbos school text book series died at her New York home aged ? years. The obituary notes her significant role in education and references the famous family publishing legacy.
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New York
Louisa B. Quackenbos
George Payne Quackenbos
Quackenbos
Advertised Letters List for Butte Montana Week Ended March 2 1899
The Butte Montana post lists letters advertised at the South Butte Post Office for the week ending March 2 1899. The roster includes numerous individuals with varied surnames and initials from A to W, likely reflecting a large municipal mail packet. The long catalog of names signals a typical urban postal notice of the era.
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Butte, Mont
Acocks
Ellen Adams
John J Anderson
Frank W Allen
Bertha Brahan
Mollie Bertelmann
Pau Brady
Philip Brolan
Pat Bean
W Burns
Maggie Burdick
L Conway
Coleman
Collins
Ramuel Cuff
Susie Casley
Richard Corcoran
PM Cravens
Alliec
DL Cosgrove
Lauri Cary
Joseph Casings
James Denzer
RC Marach
Pat Martens
Mary Morrissey
Mam Matti
Maria Montelius
Kate Mullen
John Marshall
J Martin
John D Madison
Herb Mallett
H Wart Mead
Geo B Menard
Frank Moriarity
Eugen Nicolson
Alex C O'Leary
Timothy O'Farrell
Patrick O'Brien
John F O'Brien
Joe Ogihue
Henry Pearsons
Wm ¥ Parker
WA Persson
Selma Parcel
PI Peterson
Lillias Pease
LW Penaluna
17 Roser
Wom Rosenbaum
Miller Manual School Harnesses Mountain Stream Power
At Miller Manual School near Greenwood depot Albemarle, engineers diverted a 10 million gallon reservoir fed stream from the mountain top to generate hydroelectric power. The 250 foot elevation provides the fall to drive a turbine that powers electricity for all workshop machinery, replacing steam engines.
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Miller Manual School
Albemarle County
South
Virginia
Samuel Miller
Albermaine
Greenwood Depot
Vawter
Attractive Women and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
An advertisement-style feature extols women’s health and beauty as essential to marital happiness. It promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy at first signs of ill health, citing a testimonial from Mrs Mauer of Jersey City Heights about dramatic relief from severe symptoms after use.
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Pinknam
Lydia Ey Pinkharm
Brooklyn
Reward Offered by County Employees for Murder Conviction
A $10,000 reward is offered by the deceased John J. murder victim’s fellow employees for information leading to the conviction of the suspect. The notice, dated November 12, 1898, names several individuals and is issued by Hugh Brownlee & Co. Bankers and the Montana Placer Mining Company of Butte, Montana. The second item announces a 2.5 cent per share stock assessment by the Montana Placer Mining Company, due April 1, 1899, with delinquency and sale procedures outlined if unpaid.
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John J
murtSomeph Nevin
John Arly
Mountain Con
Games Brennan
John Laird
Green Mountain Mine
Soaeph McGinnis
Eugene Kelly
Diamond Wawara McGuire
Dantel
Montana Placer Mining Company
Butte
Montana
J. R. McCrackin
East Broadway Street
Yutte
Dog Worth Having At The Train Station Show
A passenger praises a coal mining collie at a country station while recounting the dog’s loyalty. The dog trained to bark at passing trains defends the home, earning the family’s admiration and a joke about coal and value.
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Coaly
Jim
The Best of All Cleanse Promoted by California Fig Syrup Co
An advertisement promotes a gentle cleansing remedy for spring use, claiming it is true and perfect. It urges buying the genuine product manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co, available at druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Dr Huie Pock Clinic Offerings in Butte
The sole purist root and herb treatment in Butte promises permanent cures for chronic diseases and long standing ailments. Specializes in private diseases and women’s illnesses with years of study and success.
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Main St
Butte
Honorary veterinary graduate listed in Toronto college records
Honorary graduate of the Ontario Veterinary College in Toronto is noted for treating all domesticated animals according to scientific principles. The office at Marlow's Stables, 1048 Main Street, is listed with telephone 293. All cases were promptly attended to.
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Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
Marlow's Stables
Main Street
Oregon Short Line Train Schedule Notice
Oregon Short Line announces routes to the East and West via multiple connections including Ealt Lake Denver Omaha Kansas City Ogden Southern Pacific Huntington O R N Portland and California. Trains for east and west depart Butte daily at 5 am with arrivals at 1 40 am daily, sleeping car passengers may stay in berths until breakfast. For tickets and reservations contact 19 East Broadway Butte Montana.
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Ogden
Granger
Union Pacific
Rio Grande Western
Paints
Butte
Southern Pacific
California
Huntington
Portland
East Broadway
Montana
Anaconda
Great Falls
Helena
Great Northern Hy
Atlantic Express
Great Northern Ry
St. Paul
Great Northern
Helena Toval
Silver Raed
Oregon
Northern Pacific By
St Ia Fa Paul
All Points
Northern Pacific
Conde
Pacific Express
Nm Paul
Atlantia
Xartland
All Sainte Wan Ee de Aig Butte
Anaconda’ & Factor Union Peasenter
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Gen. Littlefield
Evan J Evans
D W Felts
W D Freer
Geo P Fay
Holy
Fournier
Chas Greg
Wm Guenther
AN Guerin
Arthur Henry
John Hanson
Emma Hammel
Emma Hammond
Chas Hershfield
Aaron Hopkins
Marguer
D Price Randall
Rose Reavers
Lillie Ranney
Maurice
Martin Watson
Martha Wright
Henry, Wilson
Hy Whitmore
Emm Watson
JC Weaver
Albert
Bertie Willoughby
Mr Whians
WG York
Zeb
Muhleisen
Sophie Barker
Marcella Maloney
Albert = De Lone
Chas McCallum
Luella Elliott
A V Pollak
Joseph Hemingway
Mra I Smith
Maud E
South Butte
Faulcouner
Mra A Hughes
Willie Jursak
Fred Gilbert
Julia AO Strong
Alfred Sea
Wm’ Wheeler
Mra
Chas Harris
Grorgh W, Trvin
Li Hung Chang
Washington Star
Bey
W. A. Hillieean
Bushell Building
Jan
Dohank
Chesapeake & Ohio
Chicago Peoria
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Washington, D. C
W. P. Deppe
Etek
B. O. McCormick
M. Four
H.W. Fuller
Weahington
Huie Pock
J.D. McArego
A. I
A.M
Massonic Temple
Silver Bow Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Dan Yancey
Jordan & Whitney
S. Montana Street
Tel
J.e.tuite
Moitana Street
Butte No
Whitehall
Twin Bridges
Camesse Et Minas de
Oregon Short Line
Totermountain Line
H. ©. Wilson
BE. Burley
Salt Lake City
Union
Kansas City
Ae Po
Kansas City St. Louis
H. C. Townsend
G. P
T. A
H. B. See
I.flynn
C.F. & P. Atra
Atchison, & Topeka
Santa FE R. R
Santa Fe
Kansan City
Arunk
Itnes
Ube
F. Warren
Salt
THE
Montana Central Railway
Minneapolis
Spokane
Kootenai Country
Alaska
Japan
Twin Cities
Great Northern Flyer
Great Norther Flyer
City Ticket
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
Ntu HO
Burlington
Phil Daniels
Bulte
Mont
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