Barge Sinks in Gale Off Erie Eight Drowned
In a fierce Lake Erie storm the iron ore barge H. H. Foster sank ten miles off Erie. Eight crewmen including Captain John Bridge and two unknown deckhands drowned. Captain Ashley of the Iron Duke survived. Cargo valued at 19,000 dollars with no insurance. Rescue efforts found no wreckage.
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Erie
Lake Erie
H. Foster
John Bridge
Robert Wood
William Kelly
May
Foster
James Corrigan
Cleveland
Ashley
Iron Duke
Erle
Oklahoma and Indian Territory convene for single statehood
Three hundred fifty delegates evenly split between Oklahoma and Indian Territory met in McAlester in a joint convention to pursue forming a single state. A permanent single statehood committee of 20 members was named, facing opposition from groups within both territories over the timing and nature of statehood.
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McAlester
I .T
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Pro-Boer Meeting in Liverpool Dispersed by Police
In Liverpool on December 11 authorities barred a pro Boer gathering expected to be led by Miss Maude Gonne. She attempted to address an open air assembly in the Irish quarter but police intervened and dispersed the crowd.
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Liverpool
Marconi Claims Wireless Telegraphy Scheme Unveiled
London reports reveal that Marconi asserts a new wireless telegraphy system has been devised. He details a plan involving substantial electrical components and signaling methods believed to advance long distance communication.
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Marconi
Tatest
London
Second Annual Catalogue by Hight and Fairfield Jewelers
The Anaconda Standard reviews the second annual catalogue of Hight & Fairfield of Butte, praising its breadth of stock, artistic layout, and reasonable prices. It highlights expanded watch sections, new 14 carat and gold filled pieces, extensive gold jewelry, and renewed offerings in cut glass and toilet ware. The piece extols the catalogue as unmatched west of New York and urges Montanans to inspect before holiday gifts.
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Hight & Fairfield, Jewelers
Butte
Rocky Mountains
New York
United States
Hight & Farfield
Montana
Hight & Fairfield
New England Watch
Masons
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythia
Butte Hosts State Teachers Meet Amid Smallpox Fears
The State Teachers association plans a December 26 to 28 meeting in Butte while smallpox cases rise in the area stirring talk of moving the gathering. Warnings on water supply stress conservation as Snow and rain shortages threaten mines beyond city limits. Berkshire County news notes local pardons, a wreck near Blue Bird spur, and a series of property transfers and mining filings.
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State Teachers’ Association
Butte
Anaconda
Smith
State Board of Pardons
Montana
Hogan
Northern Pacific
Blue Bird Spur
Knowles
E. Rollins Morse
Montana Ore Purchasing Co
Michael Davitt
Helena
Great Falls
Eugene Carroll
Shineberger
Fred
Obas
Dillon
George Clark
Elmer E. Staves
Emil T. Brock
Patrick Hole
Walter
P. Fox
OAS Ae. Snod
Walter Pp
Bald Mountain Mining Dist
John A Weak
John Quinn
Lima
George W. Vineyard
Edwin L. Meye
Big Hole Basin
Carlisle Mason
Baby Boy
Leola
Grasshopper
Rupert
Lost Cloud
Jeff. D. Ferguson
A. O. Reid
Dewey's Flat
Theo. Nelson
Pole Creek
Ann Holohan
W. L. McIntosh
David Gibson
Christmas Sermon and Lima M E Church Events
Lima circuit M E church holds Bedrock preaching at 11 a m and Lima service at 7 30 p m with a Heaven themed message. The Sims M E Sunday school averages 65 to 60 attendees as officers teachers and committees prepare a notable Christmas celebration with songs recitations and tasteful decorations. Parents urged to bring children for the uplifting program.
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Lima
M. BE
Bedrock
M. E. Church
Sims M. E
How to Cure a Croup by Mr R Gray in Duchess County
A resident near Amenia Duchess County endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best medicine for croup. He says it is a fine children s remedy that never fails to cure and works best when given at the first signs of hoarseness or after the paroxysm has begun.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Mount
Thomas
Colorado
Clifton Oxman
Princeton
Ind
J. Mayer Green
Chicago
Beckham
Kentucky
W. S. Taylor
Govenor Mount
R. Gray
Amenia
Duchess County
Chamberlain
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Frank McGahey
Lima
Beaverhead County
BF W
L. J. Price
U. S
Dillon
Richard Gallagher
Thomas O'Conners
Oscar K. Pan
Stephen Cook
Grorax D
Miss Ethel Squire Hosts Whist Party At Home
Ethel Squire entertained thirteen guests at a Monday evening whist party at her residence. Attendees included Mrs Renz Cushing, Mrs C. W. Scott, Miss Conway, Miss Stolle, Miss Powers, and Messrs Cushing, Staudaker, Hughes, Stolle, Robinson, McCaleb, and Hinch. Refreshments followed the games.
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Ethel Squire
Moesdames
Renz Cushing
C. W. Scott
Conway
Stolle
Powers
Messrs
Cushing
Staudaker
Hughes
Robinson
McCaleb
Hinch
Moki tea advertised as cure with claims of relief
An ad touts Moki tea as a permanent cure for sickness headaches and digestive issues. It promises appetite, sleep, work, and happiness with a money back guarantee priced 25 cents and 60 cents. It notes a Ohio spinster suing her mother for slander over a single chance at a marriage.
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L. J. Williams
Central Pharmacy
Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Ad Promotes Health
An old Chicago Daily News snippet markets Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound for irritable sleep concentration appetite and fatigue issues. Sold by City Drug Store. The piece humorously notes a poor horse race season tied to a three ball merchant.
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City Drug Store
Chicago Daily News
Automatic fishing-rod scale pitched to weigh big fish
A Chicago Daily News note claims an American inventor created an automatic fishing-rod scale to weigh large fish, promising easier recording of catches and relief for anglers. The piece also cheekily hints at refunds and remedies for coughs and constipation in old ad style.
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Ohio
Angel
Chicago Daily News
Rink Era Fades from Towns as Fires and Shifts Occur
About fifteen years ago every town with life and enterprise boasted skating rinks that drew solid business for a season or two. People tired of them, rinks were repurposed, and the sites later housed other buildings. One rink stood where the Dillon theater later burned down years after it was built.
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Dillon Theater
Cold Cure and Celery Nerve Compound Sold at City Drug Store
Krause's Cold Cure capsules offer a speedy cure for obstinate cases and are sold by City Drug Store priced at 250. Lichty's Celery Nerve Compound is an invaluable remedy also sold by City Drug Store. The post office department announces July mail delivery for residents on stage routes upon written request to the postmaster.
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Krause
City Drug Store
Post Office Department
Currency Question in Chicago
The Chicago News notes a street question about money with De Fonte asking for a nickel. The brief item captures a moment of financial exchange or inquiry in the city.
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Quinn
Chicago
de Fonte
Chicago News
Constipation Cure Ad Promises Full Relief
An old advertisement claims Cascarets Candy Cathartic can cure constipation permanently. It offers two dosage options 100 or 250 and promises a refund if Cascarets C. C. O. fail to cure.
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Druggista
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Hong Kong
Taku
Hight & ‘Fairfield
Essued West of
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Aner
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Ruth Leggatt
Estelle Curtis
Miss Curtis
Gen. C. D. Curtis
Missoula
the Tribune
Whiat Party
Acker
L. J. William’s
Ascareys
Union Meat Market
Deputy Bros
Dillom
Department of the Interior
Mont
Frangott Ackerman
Brundage
District Court of the United
Hiram Knowles
Gro. W. Sixovts
T. B. Stephens
Emms E. Judah
Bane
Iren N.W
U.S
Dion
John ‘A. Judah
Hen Gleed
Montans
We At
Desert Land
Eet
John Pendergast
Baxback
Hard Burney
Bobingarwollf
Ted
Ye Gould
M. Yin
Bilver
D. Greene
Settlor
James Galker
District Court
Virginia Ty
John Cosgrove
Alfred Lewin
Henry Lewis
Thomas Flynn
Robert H. Rash
Genos D. Gurrar
Register
Interior Land Ofice
Rae
Clair
William C. Thompson
E. Nex
Frank Conklin
Robert W. Bammer
William Steed
Fred Cox
Grenae
Garenr
Forest Reserve Lieu
Jere Collina
Bex
General Land Office
Grance D. Greenr
Ernest C. Selway
Dillion
John H. Hoffman Hurley
al Lewis
Grenaxr D. Gurenr
Miber
A. D
Dear
Beaverhead
Bucyrus Company
Bon Accord Placers Limited
Firth of &P
Fitfh Datibetial
State of
Boone Company
Entana
Ate
Asid Dam
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