Railroads and rate war loom in Western lines
Chicago reports Western railroad circles foresee a price clash as Alton agrees to cover competitor costs within its territory. Western Immigration bureau rejects Canadian Pacific compromise. Southern Pacific pushes for full traffic share west of Ogden, with potential routing via Oregon Short Line to Portland and Say Francisco by boat or Santa Fe route if Ontario lines balk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
James Carlton
Alton Road
Western Passenger Association
Western Immigration Bureau
Wis
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Ogden
Orden
Oregon Short Line
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Portland
Francisco
Santa Fe
Butte Delegation Sets Sail for Dewey Reception in New York
General agent TO RECEIVE DEWEY H J Wilson and Mrs Wilson depart for New York to represent the Oregon Short Line at the Dewey reception and remain in the east for the yacht race. Several Butte residents led by Mrs Thornton Mrs Roxh Mia Johnny Davis Mrs McBride and Miss Lacy plan early departure for the Dewey festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Wilson
Wilson
New York City
East
Officials Confer Between Oregon Short Line and Northern Pacific
General superintendent Calvin of the Oregon Short Line arrived from Salt Lake City in his private car to confer with Northern Pacific assistant general superintendent Pierce, who came from Seattle. The meetings, held in Butte, focused on joint local interests as F W Hills, Short Line auditor, accompanied Calvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. F B. Calvin
Oregon Short Line
Salt Lake City
Pierce
Pavifle
Seattle
Butte Terminal Association
F. W. Hills
Calvin
Ute
Local notes on Gemmell improvement and travel bustle
W. E. Gemmell of the Montana Union has shown improvement after illness. H. L. Byram, new Cascade division superintendent of the Great Northern, is in the city. Travel on all roads into Butte is brisk with crowded incoming and outgoing trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Gemmell
The
Montana Union
H. £. Byram
Cascade Division
Great Northern
Butte
Reception Arranged for Chas Pelletier by Institute Club
At the latest Institute Canadian meeting a committee was named to arrange a reception for Chas Pelletier of the First Montana regiment, a returning member. The event will be held at the club rooms after the public parade and banquet, celebrating Pelletier's service in the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute Canadian
J. Chauvin
M. BE
LeBlanc
J. Meunier
Chas, Pelletier
First
Montana Regiment
Pelletier
Philippines
Gold Hill Mine Reopened Near Parrot in Madison County
The Gold Hill mine southeast of Parrot in Madison county is being operated again by C. W. Clark and E. B. Whitmore, former leaseholders. Water issues halted earlier work. Dick Hancock directs current efforts on the lower tunnel. Ownership rests with Previtt, Clark and Cutler of Whitehall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Hill
Parrot
Madison County
Messrs. C. W. Clark
EB. L. Whitmore
Dick Hancock
Previtt, Clark and Cutler
Whitehall
Copper Shares Climb as Speculators Await Boom
Copper stocks stiffen as traders await the anticipated boom, hoping for stronger prices and renewed activity in the market.
New Flavor From Grape-Nuts In Coffee
A novel flavor arises when two teaspoons of Grape-Nuts are stirred into hot coffee or Postum Cereal Coffee. The mixture yields a coffee like taste with added food value, offering a nourishing beverage option for those who seek a meal rich drink.
Copper market pace delays linger in trading quotes
The half day trading today shows Amalgamated at 64, Anaconda 89.5, Boston & Montana 24, Butte & Boston 67, Calumet & Hecla 78.0, Mohawk 22, Osceola 85.5, Parrot 49, Tamarack 838, Utah Copper 38.8. The text notes delayed movement due to copper market strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Boston
Montana
Butte & Boston
Calumet & Hecla
Mohawk
Osceola
Parrot
Tamarack
Utah
Court notes reveal complex civil filings and claims
Frank Bateman and wife deeded one fourth of the L. E. R. quartz lode claim to T. M. Hodgens for 6000 dollars. A North Montana street sidewalk petition was granted and the surveyor tasked to repair. Knights of Pythias lodge sues C. B. Harper for 286.60, seeking 246.00 plus costs. Dismissal requested in Floyd v Barber. Ford answers Slemons v Lawlor for 496.73. seeks costs. Rhoades amended suit to recover 1166.20 for labor on Silver Bow Jockey Club track, 32 claimants listed. Simpson sues for divorce from Catherine Ann Simpson. cites residence, marriage in 1878, separation since 1898, seeks dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bateman
T. M. Hodgens
L. E.R. Quarts
T.3
Board of County Commissioners
Montana Street
Centerville
Grand Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Montana
Harper
Thomas Ford
McHatton and Cotter
Slemons & Lawlor
J. A. Rhoades
John Devlin
Hateh
Silver Bow Jockey Club
John Harvey Simpson
Catherine Ann Simpson
Paris
Monroe County
Missouri
Southville
Hennessys Open Northwest Finest Tailoring Department
PERSONALS J B Finley and wife of Dillon are in the city S G Phillips and Frank A Hall are over from Bozeman Frank M McHaffle of Missoula is a Butte visitor today Fred Muench vice president and secretary of Kirchhoff Neubarth Chicago is in the city in the interest of his firm H R Bartlett leaves this evening on a business trip to New York and other eastern points Henry Neill state land agent is over from Helena He reports the affairs of his department in excellent condition Miss Tha M Grayson of Denver Col who has resided in Butte for the past year will depart for southern California the latter part of next week Hennesys have the Butte agency for Knox hats and are the only dealers in the city showing this season's styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Finley
Dillon
S. G. Phillips
Frank A. Hall
Bozeman
Frank M. McHaffle
Missoula
Butte
Fred Muench
Kirchhoff & Neubarth Company
Chicago
H. R. Bartlett
New York
Henry Neill
Helena
Tha M. Grayson
Denver
Col
California
Funeral notices for Foote Youlton Richards and Knox Hats in Butte
The funeral of John Foote who died at Elkhorn will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from Mrs Hamm's residence 538 East Park Street Alfred Youlton aged 51 died yesterday and will be buried at the family residence 13 Clear Grit Terrace He was a member of Victoria Lodge Sons of St George and the Order of Pendo The funeral of Joseph K Richards will be tomorrow at 2 from his brother William Richards 405 Kemper Avenue Knox Hatter highlights six World’s Fair awards and exclusive Re union styles at Hennessy’s in Butte
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foote
Elkhorn
Hamm
East Park Street
Alfred Youlton
Clear Grit Terrace
Victoria Lodge
Sons of St. George
Order of Pendo
Joseph K. Richards
William Richards
Kemper Avenue
Indictment Filed Against Al Williams on Crow Reservation
The U S grand jury indicted Al Williams for selling Aquor to Indians on the Crow reservation. Williams is jailed at Helena Montana. Also notices request Demon Lodge members to attend a funeral, and stockholders of Montana Loan and Realty meet September 15 at 4 pm in Butte to elect trustees. Room 2 36 East Broadway seeks furnished house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Grand Jury
al Williams
Crow Reservation
Williams
Helena
Demon Lodge No. 1
K. of P
Joseph
Rich
Cox
Yoder
Montana Loan and Realty Company
Thompson Investment Company
East Broadway
Butte
Montana
J. R. Thompson
Are Safe on Native Soil Continued From Page One
The article discusses concerns about General Otis handling both field operations and internal affairs in the Philippines. It notes Aguinaldo’s resistance to tours inland, and mentions eagerness among some soldiers to prospect for gold, coal, copper, iron, and forests, pending pacification and thorough American exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
United States
Aguinalto
Manila
Views Of Otis And Philippines War Supporters
Special to Tater Mountain from San Francisco dated Sept 22 presents multiple interviews. U S Army figures, including Major J A Adams, praise General Otis for planning and handling the campaign while noting troop shortages. Soldiers like W Knowlton, J Hallahan, G King, J Coulter, S Milburn, E Burke, C Walker, J Hayes defend holding the islands, blaming rebels and press, and stressing McKinley’s policy as best for peace and civil order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater Mountain
San Francisco
J. . Adams
Montana
Otis
Wheatus
Salomo
United States Army
Zealandia
W. Knowlton
John Hallahan
Philippines
McKinley
Luzon
Aguinaldo
Tte
Calvuocan
Aguinalde
Atkinson Étrine
Yellow Press
America
Caloocan
Tien
Ovis
George King
Dikaster
Madario
J. A. Coulter
Samuel Milburn
Company H
E. P. Burke
Garsivon
Korea
C. M. Walker
J. J. Hayes
Keep the Philippines If We Must Fight On
Soldiers from Montana and other units express strong support for McKinley’s expansion policy. They argue to hold and govern the islands, crush the rebellion, and keep the Philippines as vital American property, with varying voices on timing and method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
I. W. Kniett
Montana
P. E., Harrington
Don McClurg
Philippines
Alfred Mopee
B. A. Kneedler
Islands
Frank Hawkins
GeorgeLantor
Firat
Musihin BP
Lyde
Philipines
W. EB. Edwards
Company M
Ang
Miuskin
WM. Boyd
Leutenant
Fred J. Bird
Company E
Lowman
Company D
Prippines
Aguinaldo
Rob Ryan
Company KI
McKinsey
J. F. Dubuson
Company H
Otis Bromering
Privatilmer Creenteat
George D. Brown
Lands. Corp
BOA. Green
A Fitting Reception By Associated Press
The six counties of Montie volunteers arrived from Manila yesterday in the Zea Lands and were escorted to the Phesidia where they will enter UDP patory for punter out. They received a warm reception as they marched through the city, with streets lined by guards and locals offering flowers and cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Praindiseo
Montie
Manila
Zea
Ith
Minnesitax
Phesidia
U7dp Patory
Valencia Not Sighted In Inter Mountain Report
A garbled message describes Valencia not sighted and mentions fog, slow progress, and plans to proceed after dawn. It references six companies involved, a destination, and a coercive tone about entering a location. The text hints at muster and payment themes with unclear details.
Message from Senator Lee Mantle to Colonel Kessler in San Francisco
A fragmented letter from Senator Lee Mantle to Colonel Kessler of Mount Colnel LLC in San Francisco praises his “glorious achievements” and calls for his return. The text honors bravery, patriotism, and expanded unity, expressing impatience to greet him and wishing him speed in coming home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mantie
Kessler
Unie
Mount Colnel LLC
San Francisco
Bruton
Petar
Montina
Aoesale
Lee Mantle
Rhodes accuses MPs of treason in Cape Town assembly
A Cape Town dispatch reports Cecil Rhodes alleging several MPs took funds from the Transvaal government amid a voter registration bill debate. He warned that England might be on the verge of war as he accused some members of treason and backing a militant faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Capetown
Assembly
Cecil Rhodes
England
Rhodes
Political turbulence noted with ministerial exits
The dispatch describes offhand shifts in government, with the Portuguese minister’s departure and British expectations. It highlights officers and correspondents sailing, Major General French among them, as part of the Tranvaal situation developments this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anon
de- Hidis
Great Britain
Vehigan Bay
French
Impatient at Delay in South Africa Policy Debate
London newspapers criticize delays in imperial policy toward South Africa. Reports warn government risks losing patience at home and abroad. Analysts note Kroger’s extended deadline and Premier Sohrelors brother-in-law's ties influence decisions as tensions rise near the Orange River border.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sania
Mit
Morning Post
Meir
Kroger
Rulisbuby
Tunberth
Capetown
Pravevant
Orange Free Pbtale
Nara
Minish
Orange River
Ruger
Pon
He Oke
Atvikandepa
Mat Beereliy
Bute
Relig
Sohrelors
Roosevelt In Ohio Speech Plan Signals Campaign Tour
Governor Roosevelt of New York arrived in Olwelland Ohio after a rail trip from Akron where he planned to address a gathering. He was met by a Tippecanoe committee at the station and escorted to Hollenden hotel for breakfast before continuing to Akron on a special train with Mr Hanna and a party of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olwelland
Ohio
Roosevelt
New York
Akron
Tippecanoe Cil
Hollenden
Min Yeh
Hanna
Tippecanoe
Ani Auting
Promise Is Broken in Manila Cable Talks
Manila reports no word on Subly Bay naval expedition surrender of American prisoners. Filipino officers who met General MacArthur have not returned or communicated, while General Otisa’s pledge remains unfulfilled. Chief Signal Officer Thompson embarks on a two week inspection tour of the southern cable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Subly Bay
Otisa
MacArthur
Thompson
Cuban Railroads Plans for Cuba Main Line 400 Miles
General A G Greenwood reports Cuba’s rail plan to connect Santa Clara to Santiago de Cuba about 400 miles with branches to northern and southern ports. Projections call for over 860 miles of track at a minimum of 25000000 dollars. London and Boston capitalists back the venture. surveys done. construction hinged on repeal of the Foraker resolution, expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
A. G. Greenwood
Cuba
Islands
Santa Clara
Santiago de Cuba
London
Boston
Foraker
White Front Grocery Bargains Highlight Canned Goods
The White Front Grocery advertises deep discounts on canned foods. Standard Corn and Casino Corn dominate the shelves with 10c per can, 8 for 35c, while beans and Eastern Tomatoes offer similar value. Multiple deals list 7 cans for $1.00 and 9 or 12 ½ -percent price points for various varieties.
Local fruit prices entice shoppers with canned berries
An advertisement lists No 2 Eastern Cherries Pluma raspberries strawberries and gooseberries as standard fruit cans at 100 per can or seven cans for 1.00. It invites customers to visit the store if prices act as an inducement.
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Huntington
Dewey
Railroad Notes
McBride & McBride
Rumpire
John Floyd
John M. Barber
Hennessy's
Northwest
Knox
Hennessy
U. S. Court
Hennessy's’” Laboring Department
OTS
Valencia
San Fijeisco
Vilencia
Nadie
Telonia
Ube Zeahodia
Colonel Kessler
Grand Opera House
Mcfarland
Mar
Hoyt
Hoytian
Bill Devere
Mattie Keen
Leedar G
Exchange Publishing Co
Wall Street
the National Bank NG and Exchange Record
Carnegie
Atkinson
the Post
Ronard Atkinson
Smith
Shattuc
Post
United States Mail
Great Northern Railwa
Boulder
BE. Dawson
North
Main Street
N. Main St
Fhone
Thog
Courtneys
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