County Conventions of Two Parties at the Auditorium
A populist county convention held at the Auditorium saw Philips chosen as temporary chairman amid a contested seating fight with five precincts. Delegates debated contests, adopted a permanent organization, and set committees for credentials, platform, and order of business with 70 delegates and 70 alternates to Helena to be named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Peat Ea Bryanitie
McDermott Hotel
Inter Mountain
John Hoy
W. G. O'Malley
T. H. Hinds
John Bryne
Barney Merry
Mike Toner
P. G. Sullivan
Patrick Peoples
William Hmue
O'Malley
Lst
Jack” Byrne
Weston
Philipa
Philips
William Shiflbin
Oreder
Shifiehin
Byrne
Shiflebin
Murphy Hisin
Thomas Hinds
M. G. O'Malley
Alex. Mackel
Mike Mulderiy
James McGuire
Geo. F. Bartlett
Peter Breen
John P. Murphy
C. P. Mahoney
William Shillebin
James Byrne
Nye
Paren Sertice
Jonah
Committee On Permanent Organization and Order of Business
People's Party
Con. P. Mahoney
James Tryan
M. G. O'Mally
Dennis Hinds
John Weaton
Patrick Brady
D. J. Kehoe
Adolph Reichle
Donat Dorain
John G. Holland
W. H. Haviland
Luke Noonan
Sullivan
de Gay Stivers
P. J. McArthur
Phil G. Sullivan
Mark O'Parrell
Dan Egan
W. H. Cochran
W.H
Anaconda
Butte
Committee On Permanent Organization
Eugene
Boom
Silver Bow County
Jin
Hill Democrats Postpone Principal Business Untill After State Convention
The Hill Democrats in Silver Bow county delayed key business at Renshaw hall as the state convention looms. No nominations were made, with a September 6 adjournment planned to file a county ticket. Delegates prepared for the Helena meetings and possible fusion with the bank wing as labor and populist factions loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
The
Hill Democracy
Renshaw Hall
Hill Democrats
Helena
Bank Wing
Silver Bow
Montana
P. J. McArthur
D. P. O'Connor
Harry Gallwey
C. F .Kelly
G. EB
Rockwood
Sheriff Regan
Kelly
P.J. McArthur
Mr. O'Connor
de Gay Stivers
Butte Street Railroad Manager Plans Extra Cars to Columbia Gardens
Manager Wharton of the Butte Street Railroad Company arranged a schedule for tomorrow night to run cars to Columbia Gardens for the Roosevelt meeting. Cars will leave every two and a half minutes. He urges all who can to go early to avoid crowding and discomfort due to the expected jam.
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Roosevelt Meeting
Wharton
Butte Street
Railroad notes campaign folder circulated locally
The Union Pacific issued a valuable folder with platforms of the republican democratic silver republican populist and middle-of-the-road populist parties. E J Fisher Oregon Short Line claim agent was in town. H C Wilson Oregon Short Line general agent went to Helena to meet vice presidential candidate Roosevelt and escort his party to Butte.
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Union Pacific
E. J. Fisher
Oregon Short Line
Poestella
H. C. Wilson
Helena
Roosevelt
Butte
Stewart Inquest Set For Tonight For Two Miners
Coroner Jullien announced an inquest into the Stuart mine deaths of Tom Kelly and James Murray will convene at 7 30 this evening. Tomorrow at 10 o'clock the funeral will depart from Sherman's undertaking parlors for Catholic Cemetery burial. Coal price listed as 3 75 per ton delivered with Bridger coal supplements for furnaces and steam plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jullien
Tom Kelly
James Murray
Stuart
Sherman
E Catholic
Great Northern to carry 1000 to Helena for conventions
Great Northern city passenger agent Meech said at least 1000 people will ride the line from Butte to Helena to attend the Democratic and Populist state conventions on Wednesday. About 425 delegates are traveling with alternates and others, plus a special train from Butte at 1 o clock and another later. Delegates to the labor party convention will depart early Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Meech
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Helena
Pettit Brothers arraigned for first degree assault
Abe Pettit and L G Pettit were arraigned in Justice Nichola court today on an accusation of first degree assault on W P Campbell. Bond set at 100 dollars each. Preliminary hearing scheduled for next Friday. Both defendants are passenger brakemen on the North Coast Limited and Campbell is a conductor on the same train. They allegedly assaulted him with clubs on the 6th of the month. Earlier, in a third degree assault case, they pleaded guilty and paid fines but Campbell sued for first degree assault, leading to re-arrest and detention in county jail. An insurance ad note follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Pettit
L. G. Pettit
W. P. Campsbell
Justice
North Coast Limited
Sullivan
Campbell
Saturday Night Robbery at Dr Tait’s House
A burglary on the west side of town robbed Dr Tait of 45 in cash, two gold watches, and minor jewelry. The home was lamp-lit when the doctor returned. drawers were rifled and clothes scattered. Residents plan to hire a special policeman for Excelsior street, led by Dr Farr and Alexander Johnson, with a petition circulating.
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Dr. Tait
West Side
Resi Dents
Excelsior Street
Farr
Alexander Johnson
Building Permit Issued For Four Story Brick Structure
Building inspector Jorliys Pythian Castle association issues permit to erect a four story brick building with casement and modern improvements at 42 South Main Street. Value listed as $30,000. Advertisement mentions fall stock from Warren Buits Pants and Overcoats, tailor C. F. Fisher at 110 South Main.
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Jorliys
Warren Buits
C. F. Fisher
South
Main
Copper Market Quiet Yet Firm Amid Export Decline
New York dispatch reports copper steady at 163 40 per ton from first hands with slight rise by Tandon. Week’s shipments fall by about 9 000 tons vs fortnight ago while European demand looks weak or domestic demand risks revival. London market would react to potential 7 000 ton monthly reduction if Europe tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Dispatch
Boston News
Tandon
Europe
London
Foreign demand shifts threaten future supplies
The piece argues that if foreign demand remains strong, foreign buyers could strain future supplies, while a retreat in foreign demand would push the market to depend more on domestic consumption for support and stability.
Local Briefs From Butte Mont And Municipal Notes
A compact montage of local items: Mont. Music Co. tuner J G Bates, new restaurants in town, and a St Patrick’s church rectory debt meeting. Notices report no arrests by day shift, a heart failure death in Jackson Mich, and listings for copper shares and local bonds. Police activity cites two men charged with lamp theft along Capper street.
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Orton Brow
Matin
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Wall
Butte Wall Paper Coo
Hamilton Street
Dr. Forsyth
Tandy Owsley Block
A. E. Jones
East Park
Mnglish Chop House
Booth
St. Patrick's Church
Ety Connell
Semling
Galveston
Eilon WB
Ehits
Myre
Rt. M. Chase
West Park Street
Jackson
Mich
Meety Nail
Witlewr
Mms
Demerade Eaumnty
Uun
Henshaw Hall
John Dt
Motall
MM Yenea
Thy Meermed
Silver Bow
M. Wot Ayleo
Butchers ‘Union
Uns
Rooma
J. W. Pol
F. Tidder
Morns
Capper
Wromlig Street
Mevityenginer
Foley
Tidder
Sullivan
Livingston Rally Draws Huge Crowd for Governor Benevelt
A large crowd gathered in Livingston Montana on September 7 with Governor Benevelt arriving by 12 40 p m. E H Tilcott chaired the republican central committee and introduced Janitor Carter who presented Benevelt who praised Montana prosperity since the 1880s and recalled his Dakota and Philippine experiences. Senator Carter and Col Sanders plus Governor Rickarts spoke as the Atlee band provided music, while Democratic and silver Republican delegates observed from the crowd.
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Tater
Livingston, Munt
Benevelt
Firtarte
Montana
Dakota
Miles City
Mandan
Mistonun
Niesvat
Ator Wilson
Washington
Polis
Benitor Carter
Bageman
Sesion
Col. Sanders
Rickarts
Atlee
Butte
Mormon Exodus Drives Settlement to Montana Farms
A large Mormon exodus moves from southern Utah toward Montana, aiming to join the Ty Horn region near Bridger. About 50 individuals pack 15 freight cars with livestock and farming gear, seeking new homes after droughts. Church leaders George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith, who traveled ahead, plan to meet the colonists at Leambridge, Alberta, en route to the Bridger area.
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Utah
Makar
Montana
Ty Horn Countr
Bridger
Northern Pacific Railway
Hutte
Drouth Stricker
Vth
Bie Horn
George Q. Carmon
Joseph F. Smithy
Church
Leuiberdee
Alberts Canada
Reider
Personal notices from Dillon and nearby towns recount many visitors
The personals column lists numerous arrivals and departures across Dillon Helena Missoula and Butte. Names include Thomas Wilkinson E Poindexter C Tolmsoh and J Leggat among others. Reports mention travels to New York Buffalo Harp country and Spas Kare and alerts on Mrs Clark's death after a distant sojourn. The tone reflects a bustling social scene with frequent hostings and medical appointments.
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Dillon
Helena
Thomas Wilkinson
Helents Tyler
Thoampson
Missoula
Velty
E. Poindexter
Helen
C.F. Tolmsoh
Maho Falls
Butte
Te. McCulloh
C. Th
Culoh
Kort Agsinivothy
A.M. Crant
Elty
Wenrapaun
Charles
Hartman
Col
P. Chivholm
Hozomin
Your Teriday
T. A. Rochmiin
Ogden
W. My. Manson
Tamily
S. Malton
Nirvanes
W. T. We Minstrins
le Peg
CIM. TV
Rattlett
New York
Bee Hive
H. F. Townsend
Melrose
Oregon
Lina
Tutte
Jad D Leggat
Tahoe
Buffalo Harp
Moss
Tiols Glass Company
Salt Like
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised cure for foot pain
An 19th century ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a remedy for painful feet, corns, bunions, sweating, and calluses. It claims immediate relief, comfort for tight shoes, and offers a trial package free with a mail address in Le Roy New York. Also mentions a grand opening of the California Candy car at Main and Broadway around September 20.
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Allen
Olmatead
le Roy
California
Main
Broadway
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Hennessy’s
Hennessy’s Millinery
Vonelsting
Royal Worcester
W. L
Kabo
Directoire
EEEBE
Buite, Montana
Abe Philips
Railroad Notes
Stewart
Alive Agent Granite
Telephone
Mutual Life of
W. C. Bachelor
Dist
Wer
East Broad Way
Butte, Mont
J. ©. Berry
Cora Verdun
Murray
South Malin
Candy Cad Nickela
Ceedeit
Paler
Boston
Elalig
Parrot
Holton
Montana Butig & Rorton
Osceola
Livingston
Smith & Mattingly's
Dunlap Hat Agency
North Main St
Mormonexodus
W. YY
Pemberton
Spaskare
Casur D Alene
Rolf
Elert
Salt Lake City
Hurna
Sutte
Clayton My Clark
Dacksong
Mie
Clark
Eritht
Weil
Mis
Chae Palmer
Putte
Hunwes Hot Springs
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