Memorial Day Observance Across Two Cemeteries
Soldiers of two wars participate in outdoor memorial ceremonies at Mount Moriah and the Catholic cemetery. A parade through city streets, marches by future and former soldiers, and three volleys with taps mark the observance honoring Edward A. Moore and other fallen comrades from Company G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham
Lincoln
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Company G
1St
Montana Volunteers
Edward A. Moore
Robert Brown
Steve
Percy R. Lockhart
Philippines
J. Albritton
Mountain View M. E
Snake-eater show canceled at Columbia Gardens
Blasco the snake-devouring performer, halted by Chief Lovell, will not appear at Columbia Gardens. Manager George Forsythe canceled the contract after learning of the show’s suppression in the city. The exhibitor plans to leave town tonight.
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Blasco
Lovell
Columbia Gardens
George Forsythe
Gardens
Butte
Wroth
Tragic Meningitis Ends Life of Searles Baby
Muriel Franklin Searles, 1, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Searles, died after a two week struggle with spinal meningitis. Born in Anaconda she was 1 year 5 months 9 days old and had lived with her parents and family at 911 West Broadway. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM from Mrs Johnstone’s home.
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Muriel Franklin Searles
Jesse Searles
Mr. Searles
Mra
M. Johnstone
West Broadway
Anaconda
Johnstone
Weat
Broadway
Searching for an Heir in Billings Heir to Hills property sought
Billings authorities seek Sylvester Prenatt a Miles City native and heir to Hills property after a four to five year absence with a letter from Alex Prenatt requesting the search. Chief Lovell notes the last sighting was in Butte and asks local agencies to assist. The item also lists an excursion schedule and rail fares to Chicago Omaha Kansas City and St Louis from Butte.
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Billings
Sylvester Prenatt
Miles City
Hilings
Lovell
Alex Prenatt
Laet
Butte
Balt Lake
Omaha
Kansas City
Resane
St. Louis
Chicago
North Main Street
Mont. B. C
Wilson
Personal arrivals and visits in Butte from distant cities
J L Graham arrives from Billings. W H Hammond of Missoula visits Butte. W D McClellan and wife come from Sappington. George D Greene, Helena land office regulator, in city. B K H Talcott of Park National Bank and Henry Altenbrand of AE Brewing visit. A W Tanner, Red Bluff merchant, arrives this afternoon. General John A Leggat back from mining property inspection in Madison county. George Crocker to be day clerk at McDermott Hotel. J R Kane of Blarney House Buffalo Chicago in city seeking detective Charles One One. Mrs T L Montrose of Anaconda visits her son L W Montrose. will meet daughter Mrs L Bolinger from Chicago en route to Mexico. Col Frank R Miles leaves for Dawson City after returning from the east where he promoted railroad to the Copper River mines.
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J. L. Graham
Billings
W. H. Hammond
Missoula
W. D. McClellan
Sappington
George D. Greene
Helena Land Office
BK. H. Talcott
Park National Bank
Henry Altenbrand
Ae Brewing Company
A.W. Tanner
Red Bluff
Sapphire King
T. L. Montrose
Anaconda
L. W. Montrose
Butte
L. Bolinger
Chicago
Bolinger
Mexico
Frank R. Miles
Alaska
Dawson City
Copper
Delegates to Sunday school convention hosted by street railway chief
Delegates will ride several cars on city lines under supervision of Superintendent Wharton tomorrow then tour Columbia Gardens. Funeral for Mrs William J Lioy2 set for 2 pm tomorrow from 212 East Quarts Street to Baptist church. John Croft announces new shoe polishing parlors east of the post office with updated polishes and dressings for feather work.
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Wharton
The
Street Railway Company
Columbia Gardens
William J
John Croft
Big Haul Robbers Take Express Package at Miles City
An express package valued at $500 plus $30 ticket money was stolen from the Northern Pacific express office in Miles City. The night operator left the money in the ticket desk for lack of the gate combination and found it gone upon return. Two men seen loitering near the depot are suspected, but identification is unlikely.
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Miles City
First National Bank
Northern Pacific Express
Caughit
Explosion on Union line rocks St Louis area
A large explosion on the Union line at Fifteenth and Chambers streets in St Louis caused widespread glass breakage and fear, with police unable to identify suspects by morning. A noon mob scene on Broadway and Miller street led to clashes with mounted officers, injuring several, while a stray bullet wounded a man in the crowd.
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St. Louis
Fifteenth
Chambers Street
Chambers Streets
Broadway
Miller Street
Hickman
Tower Grove
Twelfth
Emmett Streets
Anton Claloupski
Philippine Commission Consults with Consul General Wildman
A dispatch from Hong Kong reported May 30 that McKinley’s Philippine commission is consulting with Consul General Wildman. The article notes the commission member likely will depart for duties abroad.
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New York
Hong Kong
McKinley
Philippine Commission
Wildman
Philippine commission visit outlined policies in Manila report
The article notes Friday events in Manila with Wilid man and expected accompaniment of others. It describes British colonial officials courting commissioners and teaching colonial methods while a plan to pacify the Philippines is outlined. Consul General Wildman backs policies of free trade free Chinese admission expulsion of friars and restitution of confiscated property.
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Manila
Wilid
Hritigh
Philippines
Wildman
Spalding Reports Paris Exposition Gains for American Athletics
A G Spalding, director of athletic sports at the Paris exposition, says America largely secured its requests for the athletic program. Changes include adding a 25 mile marathon road race on July 19 and a Gaelic football match, with standfasts on high jump and broad jump. Officials expect broad American representation and prompt translation of rules for amateur athletes.
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New York
A. G. Spalding
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse
Spalding
Intercollegiate Association
de Garmendia
Pable
New England Association
William Harry Association
America
Paris
English Athletic Association
Strike Ends for Kansas City Union Railway Men
The union railway men strike in Kansas City has been declared off. A dispatch notes the stoppage concluded with no immediate recourse or further action planned by the workers.
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Kansas City
Parrot Silver and Copper Mining annual meeting notice
The annual meeting of Parrot Silver and Copper Mining stockholders will be at the company office in Butte Montana on Tuesday June 5 1900 at 12 noon for trustee elections and other business. Transfer books close May 24 1900 and reopen June 12 1900. By order of the board Charles D Burragr secretary.
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Parrot Silver and Copper Mining Company
Butte, Mont
Mining Patent Notice for Copper Dream Lode Claim
Augustus P. Van Dusen files for patent on 6.04 acre Copper Dream Lode in Summit Valley Silver Bow Montana. Claim overlaps Burney Nos. 1105 and 1106 by 0.43 acres. location described by boundary bearings from Survey Nos. 970, 1507 and adjacent corners. Filed April 28 1900 with United States Land Office Helena Montana.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Mont
Augustus P. van Dusen
Butte City
Montana
Discovery
Coprer Dream Lode
A. D
Summit Valley
Sulver Bow County
State of
Burney
The Eye and Insanity A Call Against Quack Eyewear
The piece argues that eye problems often cause nervous troubles and insanity rather than the reverse. It condemns cheap spectacles sold by peddlers, warns they can harm eyesight, and promotes Dr. Dodd’s free eye examinations as a trusted alternative.
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Bartemius
Wight
Mining Applications and Lode Claim Notices in Silver Bow County
Notice of mining applications in Summit Valley and Silver Bow County Montana. Henry Smith and John Hopkins file for a patent for Bunn Hae Lode Claim near the discovery shaft with detailed survey data and multiple adjoining claims listed. Publication dates and official records cite George D. Green, Register, and Samuel Barker Jr. as attorney for applicants.
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U. S
Helena
Montana
Henry Smith
John Hopkins
Butte City
Discovery Shaft
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Wli
Recorder's Fice
State of
Louisa A. Thornton
Big Timber
Henry McCloskey
Granite Ridge
Henry McClosky
Belcher Lode
John MecClosky
Fieet
George D. Green
Register
Samuel Barker, Jr
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Vic Kid
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
East Park St
Oriental
London
East Park Street
Mprial Franklin Searles
St. Louie
Amfrica
English Atheltic Association
Henry W. Lucy
M. P
the Tribune
Andrew Carnegie
Cheyenne
Wyo
Robert BE. Lee
State
Board of Trustees
Charles D. Burragr
SASSY
Herric Sanitary Refrigerator
H. J. Blume
W. Park St
Lr. Dodd
West Park Street
Wm. E. Dodd
DR. Dodd
West Park Park Street
Rooma
Recorder's Office
Pag
Granity Mountain Lode
Eugene D. Sullivan
Tucumne Lode
Patrick H. Mragher
Bronx Chief Lode
John T. Coleling
Wenry
Adironaoack Lode
Anthony H. Hedley
Edith Mayride
Augustua P. van Dusen
George D. Sreneegister
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