Administration stalls after anti-merger ruling inked
Washington writer notes officials admit an elephant on their hands after the anti-merger circuit court decision. official count of violators is wider than prosecutions, including the anthracite coal trust. Knox slows action to avoid panic and political risk while awaiting supreme court guidance.
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Wen Wellman
Washington
Chicago Record Herald
Independent Republican
Circuit Court
Anthracite Coal Trust
Department of Justice
Roosevelt
Knox
Record-Herald
Wall Street
White House
Supreme Court of the United States
Ita Handa
Enforced Law Against One Combination Dared Enforcement
A historic note states that authorities enforced a law against one combination yet could not or did not enforce it against all combinations. The statement implies selective application and broader legal or social constraints.
Ruesia Demands Returns on Manchuria Investment
Ruesia, after pouring hundreds of millions into Manchuria, now presses for a defined benefit from the venture. The move signals a hard bargaining stance as tensions over profits and control rise.
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Ruesia
Manchuria
New York Opens World’s Largest Hotel With 2500 Rooms
The city unveils the world’s largest hotel boasting 2500 rooms and a nonflammable construction that excludes wood and other combustible materials, marking a landmark in modern hospitality architecture.
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New York
The High Price of Coal Explained by Railways
The article explains coal pricing as the railways charge higher rates to haul coal than other goods, blaming the railways that own the lines for the increased costs.
President’s Candidacy Enters Hugging Phase
The President appears to be in an acute period of the Republican nomination race. He has moved through the baby kissing stage and will next engage in the trust hugging stunt as part of his campaign program.
Women enter crafts and trades across workforce lines
The census shows women now in roles once held by men including 126 plumbers 45 plasterers 167 bricklayers and stonemasons 241 paperhangers 1 759 painters and 545 carpenters indicating expanding female participation in skilled trades.
Ex-AG Tyner Near Death Amid Post Office Scandal Fears
Tyner former head of the Post Office Department in Grant's final term lies severely ill and possibly dying, described as the scapegoat for the department's legal division scandals.
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Post Office Department
Tyner
Grant
Richest Copper Region Found in Lake Superior Mines
A Minnesota mine yielded a massive copper mass measuring 45 feet long and 22 feet wide with a thickness over eight feet. Weighing about 420 tons, it was over 90 percent copper, highlighting Lake Superior as the premier native copper region.
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Lake Superior
Minnesota
Railroads vote to raise capitalization by 230 million
Seven railroads recently approved a capital increase of 230 million dollars. The forthcoming crash is expected to be blamed on the party in power, regardless of which party holds control.
The Louisiana Purchase and its vast 19th century reach
The Louisiana Purchase cost 15 million dollars. It expanded the United States by fourteen states and territories including Arkansas Missouri Iowa Nebraska North and South Dakota Minnesota Kansas Colorado Montana Wyoming Louisiana and Oklahoma Territory. It spanned 875000 square miles and 560 million acres with a population around 15 million and an 1900 assessment of 6.62 billion dollars.
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Louisiana Purchase
Uncle Sam
U. S
Arkansas
Missouri
Iowa
Nebraska
North and
South Dakota
Minnesota
Kansas
Colorado
Montana
Wyoming
Louisiana
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
Extraordinary session called by Governor Toole for May 26
Governor Toole issues the long awaited call for an extraordinary legislative session set for May 26. Lawmakers will reportedly serve without pay, likely keeping the session brief as they consider funding for the St Louis fair and for state capitol building and grounds. The piece hopes for a smooth appointment of the fair commission without further scramble, noting Toole’s wish to shed that duty.
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Toole
St. Louis
Fair Commission
Critics misstate Montana finances and state business
The Helena Record is criticized for gratuitous advice on Montana finances and state office procedures. The piece claims the paper’s editor shows ignorance of constitutional provisions and urges civic study to curb recurring misstatements in editorials.
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Helena
Montana
Record
Pharmacy Changeover Sees Riley Take Charge
The Central Pharmacy passed to new owner R L Riley from Helena after R T Wing sold his stake on Monday. Resident visitors Mike Penasula and Fred Randolph were in town from Bannack on Sunday.
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R. T. Wing
R. L. Riley
Helena
Mike Penasula
Fred Randolph
Bannack
State Bank of Dillon Promotes Home Savings Plan
The State Bank of Dillon endorses the Home Savings Bank system from W. F. Burns Co. A steel home bank is issued for a $1 opening deposit, with monthly counting and pass book entry. Deposits earn 4 percent interest compounded semiannually, and a daily 25 cent saving could reach about $450 in five years. The plan operates in over 6000 U S towns and is backed by local Beaverhead County business leaders.
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State Bank of
Dillon
Home Savings Bank
W. F. Burns Co
Chicago
New York
Little Steel Bank
Savings Department
U. S
State Bank
Beaverhead County
Interesting Convention Conversation About Beer
In Dillon a morning chat overheard between Mrs Gotwell and Mrs Neverwell turns to Schlitz Brau beer. They discuss indigestion and a claim that daily beer intake cured it after ordering from Frank Williams. Mrs Neverwell considers calling 18F for a case.
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Dillon
Mrs. Gotwell
Mrs. Neverwell
Billings Special Reports on Giving Up Government Land
A state arid land commission in Billings reviews local sentiment on surrendering land north and east of the city to a Washington syndicate for irrigation and sale. The land, under Carey act control, has been idle due to bond issues. The syndicate seeks control including option on Northern Pacific land while some residents urge return to the government. Also notes Herman Jackson’s Big Hole basin lumber shipment and a lumber-yard runaway past the Baptist church.
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Billings
State Arid Land Commission
J. W. Wade
G. M. Haya
Wm. Hudnall
Washington
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
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