Republicans End State Convention in Helena Nominations Adopt Resolutions
The Montana Republican state convention closed at noon in Helena after nominating Frank J. Edwards for state treasurer and listing other top posts including C. C. Proctor W. E. Harmon Rudolph von Tobel and three presidential electors Gen Harry C. Kessler Paul McCormick and Gen Lester H. Willson A resolution urged resignations of four Fergus Chateau Flathead and Teton officials who backed a Democrat for U S senator prompting a new election. A special committee was named to consider Huntington succession with James Speyer elected to his board post amid nonpayment dividend debate.
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Beaverhead
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Cascade County
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Gallatin County
Supreme Court
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Fergus County
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Flathead County
Samuel L. Mitchell
Teton County
Legislative Assembly
W. A. Clark
Congress of the United States
Nominal sale of women's and children's shoes in Butte
A local sale offers 65 mixed women’s pairs, 47 tan Russia Calf and Vici Kid pairs, 115 black Vidi Kid shoes, 99 black Don da styles, and 45 children’s turn soles. Prices range from 65c to 195 per pair, with bulk discounts as fall stock nears.
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Platform Declares Montana Republicans Back McKinley Roosevelt
The Montana Republican platform pledges support for McKinley and Roosevelt, praises party gains since 1896, warns against Democratic protectionist policy, commends national administration actions abroad, honors volunteers and fallen heroes, backs direct senatorial elections, supports capital investment with anti trust regulation, condemns bribery in politics, affirms labor reform to eight hours, and invites all voters to join the Republican cause.
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China faces war weariness and Li Hung Chang in accord
New York dispatch reports distrust of Li Hung Chang fuels scrutiny of Russian peace bid. British troop retention in Pekin debated as China seeks a middle course. The Chinese minister says Russia acted with Li Hung Chang to move troops, while Earl Li remains pro European and allied with the emperor’s government for peace.
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No President Yet At Southern Pacific Meeting
New York Sept 6 During a special meeting of the directors of the Southern Pacific company resolutions of regret were adopted over Mr Huntington s death The by laws were amended to provide for a chairman of the board and weekly meetings of the executive committee Charles H Tweed was elected to a position at the head of the board
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Southern Pacific Company
Huntington
Charles H. Tweed
Roosevelt Arrives in Detroit for Mass Meeting
Gov Theodore Roosevelt landed in Detroit on September 6 accompanied by John P Clark of New York. A 150 strong escort met the train at Essex Ontario and presented a floral shield. A large crowd gathered at Michigan Central Station then procession to Hotel Cadillac and a public reception. He planned to speak that evening and depart at 10:30 for Saginaw Grand Rapids Kalamazoo and the west.
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Peace prospects rise as Asian crisis signals ease
London reports narrowing discord among powers over a possible Russian Monroe doctrine in Asia. Russia may join U S demands for a fuller peace commission while delaying Pekin withdrawal. Dispatches note Prince Tyan’s possible Pekin hiding and Boxers active in Shangtung amid mixed rumors of expeditions and court maneuvering.
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Imperial city under Tsung Li Yamen control amid relief mission
Washington reports the imperial city placed under Tsung Li Yamen authority after the relief expedition entry. A 21 gun salute marked the palace grounds ceremony as troops from multiple nations, including a 350 strong US battalion, participated in the taking of the city. Gen. Chaffee sailed for Manila.
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Coal Miner Strike Orders Provoke International Tension
A strike involving 142,000 anthracite coal miners in Pennsylvania draws international attention as the National Board of the United Mine Workers contemplates actions. The developing dispute centers on labor demands and federal response to the stalled bargaining.
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National Board of
Three Days of Grace in Indianapolis Market
Indianapolis strains toward a pivotal moment as the commercial world watches today on September 6. The article notes a threatened general action impacting trade, signaling heightened tension and potential disruption across markets.
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Indianapolis
Miners and Board Clash Averted Hope Amid Wage Talks
About 1000 workers affected as the conference to a board meeting was delayed until noon. Fred Dil ches is absent, having worked in the anthracite fields. Operators granted until Saturday to meet miners demands. Board members and others hope a clash will be averted while awaiting the operator's answer.
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Fred Dilches
National Tube raises output by five percent nationwide
Telegrams report that National Tube company increases all output by five percent affecting nearly all iron and steel pipe. Other items note Typhoid illness of Swindells in San Francisco, a Caribbean storm threatening Atlantic shipping, a Wells Fargo robbery suspect arrested in Mexico with $20,000 recovered, and various military and industrial updates across Montana and the Dakotas.
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Cotton Rises On New Orleans Exchange
New Orleans on September sixth reports excitement at the cotton exchange as October and December futures jump sharply since last Tuesday's close. October cotton closes at 9.16 and peaks near 9.16 before 11 o'clock, up six points. December futures advance from 8.32 to about 8.92, a sixty point rise.
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New Orleans
Republican Nominee for New York Comptroller Dies
William J. Morgan of Buffalo, the state comptroller and Republican nominee, died early today after being renominated for the office yesterday in Albany.
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Runaway Train Endangers Passengers Near Quincy
A Chicago Chronicle report from Quincy Illinois details a near disaster when engineer A J Arnold slept through a fast run toward the Moody Missouri station. Fireman Smith misjudged the train’s approach. Moody operators shifted a St Louis passenger train to safety, preventing a possible wreck and loss of life.
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