Commissioners Seek Bids for Poor Care Contracts
Deer Lodge county commissioners in session to approve claims and advertise bids for care and maintenance of the poor and medical attendance. Bids open at December meeting. new contracts begin next year. County valuation around 8.05 million. clerk outlines recapitulation to be completed by October 1. Geary and Helmville involvement noted. multiple attendees prep for ongoing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
A. M. Walker
T. C. Davidein
Deer Lodge
Dlaga County
Ounty
M. Marti
Helmville
Night of Blood in Anaconda Brawls Killers and Arrests
In Anaconda Saturday night a series of fights erupted. Jack Martin and Daniff clashed at Louis King's saloon with Daniff knocking Martin out in the first round and both men later arrested. Kid Carsey, released from Anaconda baseball, assaulted Arthur Clarkson on Main street. Clarkson defended himself while Carsey injured a hand and was hospitalized and jailed. A tense melee on Main Street saw Burke of Butte strike O'Brien of Anaconda. police stopped further violence.
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Anaconda
Louis King
East Commercial Avenue
Jack Martin
Daniff
Martin
Manseer
Arthur Clarkson
Main Street
Clarkson
Cursey
Burke
Butte
O'Brien
Lems
Populists Meet Organize Delegates For State Convention
The populists held a Saturday meeting led by Dr. Oliver Leiser with Secretary of State T. S Hogan and Chairman Shifelhin from Butte. J. B. Schwend of Anaconda said 33 delegates and 8% iterates were chosen to attend the Helena state convention on September 1, a county convention to follow for a county ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Leiser
T. S Hogan
Shifelhin
State Central
Butte
Schwend
Anaconda
Helena
Deer Lodge Democrats Rally for County Ticket and Delegates
The Democratic county convention of Deer Lodge county meets at Cottonwood hall in Deer Lodge at 2 p m September 17 1900 to nominate a county ticket and select 63 delegates and 64 alternates for the state convention in Helena on September 10 caucuses are Friday September 14 at 2 p m and primaries Saturday September 15 from 4 to 8 p m apportionment lists precincts including Anaconda districts and Carroll district with various designations and placeholders.
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Deer Lodge
Cottonwood Hall
Helena
Carroll
South
A Long Game at Mountain View Park Leaves Anaconda Fans Baffled
Anaconda witnesses at Mountain View Park yesterday saw a lengthy baseball game that left many fans surprised as the action stretched beyond expected norms. The crowd, including residents and local enthusiasts, lingered after the final out, discussing pivotal plays and unexpected delays.
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Anaconda
Mountain View Park
Two More Precincts Established in Copper Country
Citizens learn county commissioners created two additional voting districts. Precinct 36, Copper mining area, with Shipler house as polling place and judges P Shipler, William Miller, Samuel Adams. New Washoe Precinct at Hew Smelters below Anaconda, polling at Walker's old ranch. Judges Ralph Dunleavy, Charles Ohman, J. B. Moran, James Bhilling, David Twony.
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Shipler House
P. Shipler
William Miller
Sameul Adams
Hew
Anaconda
Washoe
Walker's Old Ranch
Ralph Dunleavy
Charles Ohman
Jas. Bhilling
David Twony
Local Briefs from Anaconda and Nearby Areas
Local briefs report returns from business trips by J B Losee M Donehoe and F E Martz visits by John Denders to Anaconda Lake Park Neversweats defeat Stars 18 to 6 Owen Casey from Superior visiting J O Casey Reds lose to Juniors 24 to 20 in athletic park tragedy of 11 month old Thomas Fletcher Kauffman death remains sent to Great Falls M A Stapleton leaves Anaconda to teach mathematics in Helena adjourned city council meeting to award printing contract for city ordinances district court adjourns for citizenship hearings next Saturday September 1st no court on September 17 due to democratic convention at Deer Lodge
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J.B. Losee
Great Falls
M. A. Stapleton
Anaconda
Helena
Deer Lodge
Brannon's Seven Years of Labor Save Charter, Then Fails
The report chronicles John Brannon's seven years of daily toil on the West Virginia and Pennsylvania railroad charter to prevent forfeiture, only to have the Baltimore and Ohio absorb the line and likely never complete the road. His solitary work with pick and wheelbarrow, repeatedly washed out by rain, preserved the charter but wasted his effort.
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John Brannon
Fairmont
West Virginia
Penn
Sylvania
Camden
Baltimore & Ohio
Brannon
Fairmont CW
Pittsburg Dispatch
A Sure Thing I Kissed, Who Was It Last Night
A garbled exchange questions who kissed someone last night and suggests returning to the scene at the same time tonight to identify the mystery person. The dialogue hints at a social moment with uncertainty and curiosity about the kiss.
Mckinley Acceptance Letter Recaps Peace Efforts in Philippines
President McKinley’s acceptance message reports progress toward peace in the Philippines after US military involvement. It notes insurgent decline, growing civil governance, and plans for native constabulary reform, schools, railways, and revenue improvements while denying any alliance with insurgents or promises of independence.
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Negros
Cebu
Masbate
Sibuyan
Romblon
Tablas
Bohol
Philippine Islands
United States
America
Commission
Philippines
Manila
Independence and war policy in Dewey era Manila
A commission report quotes Admiral Dewey and General Merritt denying alliances with Aguinaldo, defending the U S sovereignty in the Philippines, and arguing for continued governance rather than a protectorate. It argues independence must be earned under U S sovereignty and condemns imperialism while praising war sacrifices and Pekin relief efforts.
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Dewey
Philippines
Department
Manila
United States
First Philippines Commission
Aguinaldo
Merritt
Aguinalto
Spain
Philippine Commission
Aguinaldo Claler
Gon
Malacanan Tor
Greene
Anderson
Insurgenta
Admiral Dewey
Acuinaldo
Republican Party
Lincoln
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