Runaway Train Brakes Fail On Helena Hill Run
MISSOULA NEWS reports a runaway freight engine on a Helena hill from Butler to the Montana Central crossing that ten miles in six minutes. Engineer Hillis Enheart and fireman Chas Beatty faced a brake failure after Iron Ridge tunnel, with a partially opened switch preventing disaster as the train hurtled downward before stopping safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillis Enheart
Chas
Beatty
Helena Hill
Butler
Monlina Central
Iron Ridge
Byifler
Awiftessy
Mitty
Cean
Funeral of Miles Mix Mourned by City Officials
The funeral for Miles Mix, postponed from Sunday due to bad weather, was held this afternoon from his late residence at the European hotel. In the presence of Missoula Lodge No. 12 A F P A M and St Omar commandery, with city police and fire departments, services at the grave were moving. Mix, a former alderman from the Second ward, had shown strong interest in the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Mix
European Hotel
Missoula Lodge No. 12
St Omar Commandery
Valley Cemetery
Masonic Lodge
Mix
Second Ward
Floral tributes and pallbearers named for deceased
A counselor to many in time of need. floral tributes were offered as tokens of regard. Pallbearers chosen from the deceased's personal friends included W. H. Yarrick, Fred H. Hammond, Bert Palmer of the commandery, and Thomas Sims, R. W. Angevine, and W. A. Houtchens of the blue lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Yarrick
Fred H. Hammond
Bert Palmer
the Commandery
Thomas Sims
R. W. Angevine
W. A. Houtchens
The
Blue Lodge
Miraculous Escape Ends With Crushed Ankles for Arm strong
East Cedar street resident Tom F Armstrong narrowly escaped death after a log skid pierced his feet and hips as twenty logs swept into his shute. He freed himself from the jam and leapt into a creek, later cared for by a nurse. Reports note both ankles crushed and his sixth season interrupted. The day’s city notes include registrations, transfers, and local happenings from Missoula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom F. Armstrong
East Cedar Street
Armstrong
Bonita
Kendall
Local notes and court news from Missoula region
The Myrtle Leach case dominates district court today as it heads to the jury while Fordham v Northern Pacific is continued to 1901’s third term. Snow and cold grip the area with misfortunes such as a derailed passenger coach near Hitter Root and a horse-accident on Higgins Cedar. sleighing is excellent in Clinton and Frenchtown reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Leach
District Court
Fordham
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Iron Works
Clinton
A. Richelieu
Frenchtown
John Cyr
Missoula
Cleveland Wind Rages Sparking Havoc Across City
A heavy western gale of up to 60 mph swept northern Ohio, toppling telegraph lines and wrecking chimneys trees and plate glass in Cleveland. Temperature dropped rapidly as the storm moved through the state, causing widespread damage and disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Criminal Clergyman Arrested on Malpractice Charge
Rev. Stuart, Baptist clergyman from Wilkes Barre, arrested in Philadelphia for murder of his wife and infant death by malpractice. He was arraigned in Wyoming before a justice of the peace, where only the malpractice count stood. Stuart pleaded not guilty and was admitted to bail of 1500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Stuart
Philadelphia
Wyoming
The Czar Is Better Amid Medical Bulletin
Livadia, Nov 21. Czar's physicians report a satisfactory day. Condition deemed good with temperature 102.6 at 9 last evening and 100.3 this morning. He slept little but without disturbance. pulse 70.7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livadia
Julie
Prine Tuan Arrested Amid Empress Mowaser Action
A Pekin report claims Prine Tuan was arrested and stripped of power by Empress Mowaser and four officials, while fears rise over General Tung Fuh Siang, believed to command 18,000 regulars in Hu Stan province near Berlin as of November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Prine Tuan
Mowaser
Perar
Tung Fuh Siang
Hu Stan
Berlin
Good Month at Havana Delays at the Havana Customs
New York, November 21. The division of customs and insular affairs of the war department releases a statement of Havana customs house transactions for October. The total amount of dues liquidated at the Havana port is noted, with figures detailing collections and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Havana Custom House
Navy gun training method cuts costs with rifle thread
A Washington Star report describes a U.S. Navy cost saving for large guns by mounting an ordinary Remington rifle in the breech so a bullet exits in line with the regular projectile. For small guns a wooden dummy cartridge houses a rifle barrel loaded with 44 caliber rounds, aiding crew practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Carridge
Washington Star
Costly Paris Government Cited In City Finance Quote
The London Chronicle notes Paris spends about £5 per head on government, compared with Washington £4, London £3, Stockholm £88, Copenhagen £11, Vienna £1 10s, Berlin £1 4s, and St. Petersburg £? as part of a remark on Paris being the dearest capital due to its expensive governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
London
Paria
Washington
Hom
Iss
Stroholm
Copenhagen
Vienna
Berlin
Petersburg
Conden
London Chronicle
Interart reports and consular notes from 1900 Frankfort
From Frankfort September 23 1900 Hannauer notes that Trvly forms a permanent commission of experts to draft new trade treaties and review reports from Italian chambers of commerce. It will study the Russian tariff increase and aim for a secret treaty with Germany. Consul Harrison from Asuncion dated August 12 1900 reports Paraguay imports from England France Buenos Aires and Montevideo with high prices and strong demand for hats and derbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannauer
Frankfort
Russia
Trvly
Germany
Harrison
Asuneton
Puraguay
England
France
Buenoa Ayres
Montevideo
United States
Twenty Miles for a Penny Emigration Fare Hints
The Russian government plans special cheap fares on the Transsiberian Railway to spur emigration. A Russia to Tobolsk ticket costs 44 6d, while Tobolsk to any Siberian station costs 4 shillings. The long journey, about 6,900 miles, would total around 18 shillings per Stockholm Paghlad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipen
Russia
Hulek
Tobolale
Siberia
Stockholm
Paghlad
Notice of Montana Plager Mining stockholders meet
Notice states annual meeting of Montana Plager Mining Company stockholders will be held at the office of secretary J. McCrackin in Room 621 Gutte Building Montana on Saturday December 1 1900 at 8 o clock p m for the election of directors and other business as may properly come before the meeting Witness my hand November 7 1900 JR McCrackin secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Plager Mining Company
oMee
De 1
McCruosin
Seconetary
Gutte
Montana
Bight Welock
P.m
Remington in a Distance City Faces a Ghost of Love
In a moonlit city street Remington, weary of recall and alien faces, seeks solace in a cafe with Minnie Pearl and Pearl Meredith. The encounter rekindles old pain as he confronts a past entwined with Helen and a night of betrayal, leaving him haunted by desire and loneliness.
I Loved You In Those Old Days
A tense reunion between lovers unfolds with memories of past passion and betrayal. He reveals a shared history and pain, while she contemplates an imminent marriage and a possible rescue as they confront guilt, longing, and a fragile future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Bunday
Aswell
Jack
George Sand and the Interviewer
In a Youths Companion piece a British journalist of her own sex confronts George Sand at Nahunt near the end of her life asking about work and when her books are written. Sand replies that her books “make themselves” and notes Olympus as a favorite only if she has not yet written it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remington
Warvers Empire
Jasmine
George Sand
Nahunt
Indy
Olympit
Olymie
Liberia Navy Suffers Heavy Loss In Harbor Skirmish
The Chilean Times reports Liberia’s gunboat Rocktown sunk in Monrovia harbor at five and a half fathoms amid war. The Goronnhamah, the second gunboat, stranded in St. Pauls river for cleaning, leaving Liberia with almost no naval force. The Liberian president signals a need to acquire another ship as the republic seeks to restore defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sberia
Rocktown
Monrovia
Goronnhamah
St. Paul's
Republic of Liberia
Aile Tofril
Republic
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Inter Mountain Publishioe Co
Higgins Avenue
P. P. Pierch
F'nest
Mont
First National Bank OF
A. B. Hammond, A. G. England, J. M. Keith
R. A. Foldy
T. L. Greenough
A. B. Hammond
C. M. McLeod John J. Keith
P. M. Reilly & CO
General Grocers
Cedar Street
Tietjen
Ksset Sans
Zeto Hayes
Marsh West Front St
Lyons & Williams Higgins Brock
Louis Pond
St. Regis
M. 8. Cook
R. A. Brown
Martina
T. H. Bradley
Kennedy Hotel
Hamilton
John Purtle
Walter Christy
Helena
the Missoula
George Lavasse
William Crawford
City
Nita
BE. L. Bonner
Meagsle
Frank Morton
C. N. Pearson
Geo Graham
Ed Donan
Jack Thodes
Missoula River
Harry Stephens
Higgins
Ellis’ Hall
Maude Rose
Spokane
Patrick Gogarty
Nellie
Seattle
George C. Higgins
Henry Danforth
Rants
Mr. Danforth
Morris & Dinsmore Ranch
Florence
Gus Mosier
Lewis and Clarke Forest Reserve
Drummond
Portland
Ore
Bert Balling
Tower City
N. C
W. J. McHaffle
J. K. McHaffie
Metlamo Brothers
Bitter Root
Coeur d’Alenes
Bonner
Daniel McGrath
Indica
Father Paladino
Mercury
Universiy
Rooters
John F. Davis
State University
Butte
Davis
South Fifth Street
Bob Demara
Alice Black
Ladies of the Maccabees
Kika’ Hall
Esmay
Mesdames McGregor
Webster, Longley
W. Lurch
Stevensville
Myrtle Leach Ensoy
Tts
Burch
Chila
Czar
Prince Tuan
Havana
Spain
Island
Interart
Tom Benton
Graf & Bauerlein
Mil
Waukee
Butte Mercantile CO
Daily Story Pub. Co
Salvation Army
Carmen
Toreador
Tie
Unsa
Minnie
Pearl Meredith
Jaelee
Kemington
Dahnny
Eeleva
Sean
Jae
George Sand and
the Interviewer
A. Augendre
Addieve
Newbro Drug Co
Solr Agents
Bylte
Mootune
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