Negro burglar terrorizes Potter home in Chicago raid
Mrs Javen W Potter, wife of a millionaire, was attacked at 130 Take Shore Drive after 1 AM as a thief entered her bedroom and struck her with a chair, knocking her unconscious. Daughters Margaret and Miss Bosi aided and a physician treated Potter, who wore a mask and appeared about 20, well dressed. Jewelry valued theft thwarted by alarm and struggle.
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Chicago
Javen W. Potter
Stowman
Shore Drive
Wiel
Porter
Rip
Porler
Margaret
Miss Boasi
Power
Margaret Pitter
Potter
Lris
Parliament to Meet in Last Month of the Year
London reports say Safe Visbury has summoned Parliament for late December, surprising many as South Africa hostilities strain finances. Chancellor Hicks Beach now estimates war costs near 70 million pounds, with Boer war expenses rising to 100 million plus. Morrison outlines powers’ terms for a China treaty and Conger proposes immediate dismissal of implicated officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
London
Safeisbury
South Affrica
Transvaal
Michael Hicks Beach
Dr. Morrison
China
Mr. Conger
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted For Blood Purification
Advertisement claims that the Discovery cures blood and stomach related diseases by purifying blood and improving digestion. Rated as non alcoholic and non narcotic with testimonials including Mrs J Knepp of Herman Oregon who says fourteen bottles cured eczema. Also mentions Pleasant Pellets aiding cleansing of the clogged system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
J. Knepp
Herman
Oregon
Transfer of cabinet posts and lake department command
Chicago dispatch reports a cabinet reshuffle with the foreign office given to Lord Lanadowne and Winier transfers recorded. Brig Gen J F Wade relinquished the Lake Department command to Maj Elwell S Otis who issued orders to officers and staff. Since Gen Wheer retired, Gen Wade had led the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitted
Cabinet Offvers
Connell
Winieor
Foreign Office
Lord Lanadowne
Chicago
Department of the Lawea
J. F. Wade
Majotion
Elwell S. Otis
Brangfor
Wheer
Wide
Department of the Patcotas
Department of the Lakes
Grand Opera on the Coast at Crawl Opera House
Grand Opera which arrived from Europe presented Romeo and Juliet at the Crawl Opera House San Francisco. The house was crowded with a select audience, Meta, De Resoke and other principals received enthusiastic acclaim. Ticket sales for the season set a new record for local operatic performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kan Protedtioo
San Francisco
Europe
Crawl Opera House
Romeo
Tullet
Meta
Roe
Agreement on Armor Awards Delayed Deliberations
Secretary Long reviews armor awards for latest rites and bases. ordnance bureau gaps remain for personnel concerns. Armor command has made concessions from original bids at the secretary's request and expects terms to satisfy the department. Results will be announced in a day or so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waelinsto
Long Ptacucuhy
Basia of Cie
Ordnance Bureau
Carsideridon
Armor Commanive
Great Sawmill Blaze in San Bernardino burns Brookings mill
A major fire near Fredaiby park in San Bernardino destroys Brookings mill the largest in Southern California. It consumes over 10 million feet of lumber and endangers the dam and nearby buildings. The mill employs about 250 men and is owned by Michigan interests. The blaze lasts hours with flames visible sixty miles away near the San Bernardino range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Bernardino
Cal
Brookings Mill
Fredaiby Park
California
Michigan
Fredalbaark
San Bernardino Range
Montana Man Gone Wrong
W F Mellick of Helena Montana was forcibly removed from the Auditorium Annex in Chicago and held for investigation of mental condition after a violent incident at breakfast. He claimed to be a stock man worth 2 million dollars, with ties to mining operations in Butte and past work at Pocatello Idaho.
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Chicago
W. F. Mellick
Helena
Mont
Mellick
Butte
Alex
James A. Murray
Meltick
Pocatello
Idaho
Lutte
Boer Trail Dispatches From the Front
London reports from Lord Roberts detail Methuen's surprise near Lychtenburg with three Boers dead, thirty prisoners, and captured wagons. Marintosh of the Seaforth Highlanders killed Philippolis, three Boers wounded. Chetwode’s forces rout Boers after night surprise, with casualties expected. Prinsloo and General Tou Fle were killed, General Grobler wounded.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Hartley
Fear of Chinese War After Outrage Indemnity Demands
Washington reports say China may retaliate against those deemed responsible for recent outrages. Indemnity demanded could exceed 600 million dollars, with officials proposing reductions to 200 million. President and Hay await ministerial deliberations as Miles departs Manila with troops. 1100 guards remain at the legation under Wu.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Hay
Pekin
Miles
Han Dewn
Manila
America
Oalera
Charying
Tien
Hih
6Th Cavalry
Artilery
United States
Hia Willingess
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised as foot comfort powder
Allen's Foot-Ease promises quick relief for painful smarting feet growing nails and sweating and hot tired feet. The ad claims it makes tight shoes feel easy and offers a trial package by mail. Miss Godfrey invites the public to join her class in athletics and dancing at Butte Gymnasium.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Godfrey
Butte Gymnasium
A42
Park
Mining patent notices for Blue Eye Lode and Helen placer claims
United States Land Office Helena Montana October 24 1900 notices filed by Horace V Winchell and John P O Neill for a patent on 2012 acres of Blue Eye Lode in Jefferson County Montana and by Butte Land and Investment Co for 160 acres of Helen Placer Mining Claim in Silver Bow County Montana. Adjoining claims listed. locations, bearings, and parcel numbers noted. attorney Samuel Barker Jr represented applicants.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Horace V. Winchell
Jonn P. O'Neill
Butte City
Discovery Shaft
Blue Eye Lode
Jefferson County
Sur
Sadie
County Recorder's Office
Silver Arrow Lode
A. John
Harris Et al
Pntiana
Butte Land and Investment Company, & Corporation
Simeon V. Kenner
Silver Row County
Range 7
Secuiday
Silver Bow
Player Records
Xenophanes
Butte Land and Investment Company
George D, Greene
Register
Pirst
Silver Bow County
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
C. A Begerthin
Mining Patent Applications Across Montana and Jefferson County Claims
Long 1900s mining notice records show applicants Allen Plerse Jane M Smith Palla Batley William P Wall Butte Montana and Climax Mining and Milling Company united in seeking US patents for Pay Rock Lode Arctic Quartz Lode and Arctic Quartz Lode at Divide Silver Bow Jefferson and Lewis and Clark counties. Documents detail survey numbers township ranges bearing points and claim extents including 20.65 and 20.58 acre sites with post dates and recorder references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Helena
Mon- Vina
Allen Plerse
Meagher County
Jane M. Smith
Chateau County
Palla Batley
William P. Wall
Butte
Montana
Pay Rock Lode
Tiomestoke
Jay
Jeffrson Young
B&sy
Lange No
Sthenia
the Recorder of
Jefferson County
Loden
Wiliam P. Well
George D. Greenr
Hegliter
United States Land Office
Climax Mining and Milling Company
Lewis & Clarke County
John Shober
Helens
Discovery
Divide
Bow County
Township I N
Recorder’s Office
Silver Bow
Nathan
Vestal
Applicanta
Geor 2D
Greetregister
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Otis AT Lake Department
Gen. Wade
Grand Opera
Melba
de Reszke
Agreemeni
FE. Mellick
Gelf
Samuel Barker, Jr
Aplicanta
First St
Red Cross
Yin de Inehona
Des Moines
Izwe
Newseo Drug
Butts Mont
Mattingly
Dunlap Hat Agency
N. Main St
H. Harper
U.S
Wyoming
South
Arizona Street
Crystal
Liberal Commission
B. Punter
East Water Street
Mile Walker
Wir
Wholesalera
Caxton Building
East Broadway
Tom Benton
Stafford Press Co
New Haven
Conn
Belux
Inter Mountain
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Streets
Philadel An
Seenna
Jack
Ethel
Westside
M. Wade
Chas. L. Smith & Co
Granite Street
Siele Oechsil
W. Park
Call
West Park
Centerville
Reynolds & McDowell
Buttene
D. Dorals
Corner Park
Arizona
Jackson Street
Conroy & Morley
E. Broadway Butte
E. Broadway
SD A
Ute
Salt Purchas Halt Bros
Hutte Lighting and Power Co
South Arizona Street
Pete
Princeton
Bath
Cail
South Main St
W. Galena Street
Utah Ave
George Bretherton
N. Duckson
Thomas Block
South Butte
Mica Street
West Side
Thompson Inv
W. Broadway
Talbot Avenue
Park St
Iter Mountain
Inter Mountain Office
Rowan
Milwaukee
Wia
Calidyen
Hall Bros
Broadway
Fed
J. R. Reed
South Main Street
National Undertaking Company
Wade
Postoffice
Tom Bunton
Grotto Cafe
McMillain & Floyd
Lee Davenport
West
Ins
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lissie Block
Roubauer
Assazer
Carney & Hand
Dusold
Carson
West Granite Street
Madam Editha
Idaho Street
Palmist
Madame Guy
Granite
Alaska
Mazin
Weat Park Street
Panio
G. D. Bryant
Y. Broadway
Colorado Points
Far East
A. M
Masonic Temple
Silver Bow Lodge NO. & AP
A.M
den Yancey
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