Railroads Gossip and New Haven Presidency Talks
In New York the Times notes the New Haven and Hartford line debate over Clark’s successor with candidates including John Hall and Chamberlain. It cites Vanderbilt influence shaping possible absorption and predicts directorate changes, while Montana traffic reports mention Butte soldiers and Montana delegates traveling for rail passes and welcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
San Francisco
Northern Pacific
Rickards
Homer Richards
Ben E. Calkins
George W. Reif
E. D. Elderkin
W. D. Kennelly
M. E. Mattison
Thomas F. Courtney
Hugh [. Wilson
Miles Finlen
Pinsen
Isaac Abrahams
J. A. Connor
Alex Martinel
John F. Fitch
F. Staples
F. Tonkin
Tonkin
W. H. Winter
Jennie Sullivan
W. Thompson
A. F. Harranzihy
New York
the Times
New Haven
Conn
Clark
New York, New Haven
Hartford Road
John Hall
Wm. Rockefeller
J. Pierpont Morgan
George J. Brush
Henry ©. Robinson
Hartford
Charles FP. Choate
Boston
W. Bishop
Bridgeport
Maine
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New Haven Road
New England
New Storage Battery Design Aims To End Dropping
The article outlines H. H. Knepper's patented battery with absorbent envelopes and perforated fillers to absorb electrolyte, preventing active material from dropping and allowing more electrolyte. It notes other science items including the Book of the Dead edition, milk pressure effects on spoilage, underwater photography by M. Louis Boutan, and various improvements in art, woodwork, and food processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Knepper
British Museum
Wilhelm Plinwald
Stuttgart
Recreation claims and local ads at Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs offers separate guest apartments with modern conveniences and private party service at moderate rates. Water is soft with healthful minerals. A free dance hall for private parties and meals on short notice are available. Also listed are dental sets, millinery, coal and wood supplier ads, dance lessons, and a Manila tobacco company output note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs CO
Butte
John N Olson Music Teacher and Theater Found Dead
Obituary note indicates John N Olson a local music teacher and theater figure connected to 126 West Granite was found deceased. Details remain sparse but neighbors recall his longtime community involvement and performances across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Olson
Ortheatra
West Granite
Local Grocery Ad Praises Low Prices and Favorable Terms
A grocer thanks customers for patronage and pledges to win repeat business by offering goods and low prices. The note emphasizes customer benefit and the store as the favorite choice for penny conscious shoppers.
Unpleasant incident in Colusa vs Butte Boston ball game
In a 12 to 6 loss by Colusa Parrots to Butte & Boston, an infield dispute led to Bushcamp threatening umpire Moran after an out call in the seventh inning. Moran stayed calm as but was angered by the call. Way, the Boston catcher, and Williams stood out in a stronger team effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie King
Colusa Parorts
Butte & Toston
Buckley
Butte and Bostons
Kilgallen
King
Bushcamp
Moran
Way
Butte
Bostons
Indian hunters seek prize in Vanita game
A brief note from Vanita Indiana reports a game involving 20 sets of teeth sold for $10 by Dr. Wix. The Louis Globe-Democrat correspondence mentions a band of Indian hunters sent out for the contest, with play to be attended by spectators and concluded with results to be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wix
Vanita
I. T
Louis Globe-Democrat
Dr. Wiz
Fragile Market Shelf Prices from Silver City Grocery
Fragmentary OCR lists assorted grocery prices including jelly glasses per dozen, sardines per can, string beans, corn, pickles, bars of soap, and sal soda with uncertain quantities. Reads like a mid century price sheet with many garbled words and illegible entries.
Green corn dance hunt by Seneca tribe of Indiana
A Seneca band from Indiana hunted deer near their reservation 25 miles east for the annual green corn dance. They paused to kneel in prayer before pursuing game and meals, with prayers offered in their language. Deer meat was prepared by seasoned hunters and then handed to managers for the event. The green corn dance marks the ripening of corn, a primary crop for the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Here
Hille
Senaca
Enaca Tribe of
Far Side Memoir Of Memphis Farro Gambler Night
A veteran steamboat captain recalls a Memphis night in a riverfront gambling hall. He feigned play at a faro table to outlast two swindlers targeting a drunken planter, winning about 100 dollars before cashing out and fleeing. The planter dodged danger while the captain remained cautious to avoid triggering notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Dr Wiz on Finger Nails Habit Cure
A short health note discusses biting nails as a nervous habit affecting both children and adults. It offers solutions such as bitter dips, restricting finger contact with the mouth, nail care to reduce temptation, and a finger stall as preventive aid.
Desert-land claim notice for Dewey Mont land proof
Notice states John RB Pearenteau of Dewey Montana will prove up desert land claim No. 3344 for the ne and s half of pw half Section 18 T 2 N R 13 W M M before the district court clerk in Butte on October 1899. Witnesses: Peter J Deno Ulrich H Deno James Jensen WM Paiest, all of Dewey Montana. George D Greene, Register. Also mentions patent envelopes for mailing photographs at the Postoffice Ni Stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RB
Pearenteau
Dewey
Montana
M. M
District Court
Butte
Peter J. Deno
Dewey, Mont
Ulrich H. Deno
Dewey, ‘Mont
James Jensen
Dewey, Monty
Wm. Paiest
George D. Greene
Register
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South Buttes
Western Iron Works
Tou
Dakota Street
Butte, Montana
Rookwood
Europe
Fairfield
Jewelers
Broadway
Buttes
Larry Malloy
Oregon
Smith
Burlington
Omaha
Science
M. Louis Boutan
Peru
Ecuador
Bolivia
Amayra
M. E. Andreoli
France
England
M. Andreoli
L. E. McClaran
East Broadway
Silver Bow Coal Company
Telephone
Godfrey
Compania General of
Manila
Brobeck
Jersey
Idaho
Peet Bros
Revere
Broadway Prompt Delivery
Colusa
Spokane
Helena
Silver City
E. Park Street
Weat Park
Faro
Postoffice
Pillsbury's Vitas
H. O
Dundee
Bil
Ohio
California
Lutey
Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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