Montana News: Body Found on Train Track
In Deer Lodge the funeral of A B Richards was held Sunday. The mangled body was found on the Southern Pacific track near Lodi, believed to have been robbed in a box car and thrown from the train. In Great Falls a boy named Walter Brown lost a hand and another boy was badly bruised after a box of dynamite caps exploded during experiments.
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Deer Lodge
A. B. Richards
Southern Pacifico
Lodi
Great Falls
Walter Brown
Missoula
Jackson
Butte
Martin
Guaranteed relief for heartburn and indigestion pills
An advertisement promises immediate relief from heartburn and dyspepsia with small tablets. It notes options priced at 25 and 50 cents and lists Riley's Drug Store as the supplier.
Clark Wins $1950 Damages Over Railroad Road Bed Change
The Montana Supreme Court reversed Silver Bow county district court ruling in the W A Clark on O S L case and awarded Clark $1950 for damages his flame sustained when the railroad altered the road bed.
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Helena
Supreme Court
District Court of
Silver Bow County
W. A. Clark
Clark
Suspected Sheep Killers Arrested in Miles City Range
Suspected of killing sheep to bait coyote and wolf traps, George Cook and John Anderson were arrested this week. They are also accused of killing horses on the range and placing traps around carcasses. The case involves the closure of the suspect activities in Miles City-Jona area. The text also mentions Syrup of Figs as a child remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co. and its laxative effect.
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Miles City
Jona 'Labree
George Cook
John Anderson
Piles Remedy Promises Relief From Itching and Bleeding
An 19th century medical ad touts Dr. Bosanko's Pile Remedy for itching moistures and bleeding piles. Claims to absorb tumors and stop symptoms with mailed treatise and recepts via City Drug Store Philadelphia.
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Bosanko
Besanko
Philadelphia
Penn
City Drug Store
Bozeman Posts to Establish Free Rural Delivery West of City
Bozeman postmaster Kirk announces planned free rural delivery for areas west of Bozeman. Edna Stone is named as mail carrier with a $600 salary. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy guaranteed with refund if not satisfied after two thirds used. touted for la grippe coughs colds croup and preventing pneumonia in safe pleasant remedy. Riley the druggist.
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Bozeman
Kirk
Edna Stone
Chamberlain
Riley the Draggiet
Riley
Montana State Teachers Association Meeting Opens in Anaconda
Anaconda hosts the Montana State Teachers Association annual meeting this week. With about 900 state teachers, around 500 are members of the association, signaling a large attendance and strong participation in the event.
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Anaconda
Montana State Teachers’ Association
Bal lard's Horehound Syrup Endorsed by Texas Editor
T J Chambers editor of the Vindicator Liber ty Texas Testimonies his family’s use of Ballard's Horehound Syrup calling it the most effective pleasant remedy for coughs and colds. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes through Riley the druggist.
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T. J. Chambers
Liberty
Texas
Ballard
Riley
Marble expert hails Rutland area as world class
Helena A. J. Dunton of Rutland Vermont, renowned marble authority, has examined local marble properties and pronounced them as good as any in the world and ready for sale when marketed.
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Helena
A. J. Dunton
Rutland
United States
St Paul Road Pioneered Electric Train Lighting In 1888
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as The St Paul Road began using electricity for train lighting in 1888. It forged innovations in traveler comforts and in creating the famed Pioneer Limited trains with luxury cars regarded as unequaled.
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Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Moki Tea Promoted For Digestion And Skin
An advertisement touts Moki Tea as a cure for indigestion constipation and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It lists prices of 25 and 50 cents at Riley’s Drug Store and references a World’s Fair trip planned by the Montana Epworth League. It also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for wounds piles and burns with 26 cents at City Drugstore. It notes boxer Jack Monroe’s arrival in Butte and a reception by admirers.
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Riley’s Drug Store
Helena
Montana
Epworth League
Billings
Bucklen
City Dragstore
Butte
Jack Monroe
Rhiley
Representative Narrow Escape In Runaway Incident
Livingston O S county representative escaped injury after a runaway wagon incident on Tuesday. He jumped from the wagon to save himself and sustained sprained ankles.
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Need. Livingston
O. S. County
Wreck on Great Northern Near Great Falls
A freight train wrecked near Great Falls on Saturday after a landslide, with no serious injuries reported. The druggist Riley promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup and spring soreness, noting quick relief and sleep for affectedchildren and recommending its use.
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Great Falie
Great Northern
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Consumption
The Bargerton Tenn family watched Mrs M Lt Bobbitt die from consumption until Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption gave immediate relief and finally cured her. The ad claims it is the most certain cure for lung troubles with guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00 and free trials at City Drug Store.
Butte Attorney Seeks Supreme Court Hearing for James Martin
Butte attorney T. H. Morin prepares an appeal to the supreme court for a new hearing of condemned murderer James Martin. The motion hinges on points of law and jury instructions by Judge McClernan. A second fragment notes an Iowa fireman praising Electric Bitters as a cure for weakness and illness.
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Butte
T. 8S. Morin
Supreme Court
James Martin
McClernan
State buys 36 extinguishers for capitol building
The Montana state furnishing board purchased thirty six fire extinguishers to be installed in the state capitol. They are expected to arrive within a few days.
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Helena
State Furnishing Board
State Capitol
Healers Promote Herbine for Digestive Tone and Vitality
Advertisement claims Herbine cures poor digestion by toning the stomach liver and kidneys. It improves appetite clears complexion and revives the system with renewed vigor. Price listed as 500 per bottle by Riley the druggist.
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Riley
Railways to impose $10 icing fee on perishable shipments
Railways announced a new icing handling charge of ten dollars per car for perishable shipments. The fee, added to regular charges, will take effect after January 1st.
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Butte
Cash Prize Awarded for Name of New Limited Train
The Rock Island System and Southern Pacific announce a $100.00 cash prize for naming the new Daily Limited train to California. Delivery is set for service beginning November 1, 1902 via the El Paso Short Line. Open to the public with no fees. Send inquiries to Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago.
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California
Rock Island System
Southern Pacific Company
Elpaso
Tno
Sebastian
Rock Islan System
Chicago
Toledo Mayor Samuel M Jones Supports Equality Policy
Samuel M Jones, serving his fourth term as Toledo mayor, remains a firm believer in equality of man and puts that belief into practice in his policies and public conduct.
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Samuel M. Jones
Toledo
Quotable Proverbs From Chicago Daily News
A collection of humorous and admonitory proverbs on work and happiness. It contrasts ambition with practicality, warnings about judgment, and social observations reflecting mid-century vernacular. The quotes cover weather, medicine, patience, speed, fame, and family dynamics.
Rubber Hose Confusion at Storefront Sale
A humorous exchange shows a shopper asking for lawn hose and a clerk mishearing rubber as a clothing item. The floor walker intervenes, clarifying the request as rubber lawn hose and noting the clerk's inexperience.
Judge John Kelvey Richards Named Solicitor General
Ohio judge John Kelvey Richards, appointed circuit judge to replace William R. Day and later elevated to the Supreme Court, has served as solicitor general of the United States since 1807.
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R. Day
Supreme Bench
The
United States
Come Hither in Your Eye Ends In Tongue In Cheek Tale
A curio of pointed paragraphs reflects on gender, marriage, and wit. A market gossip recalls four marriages and a boastful ruse, concluding that charm beats looks in love and social cleverness can sway men and women alike.
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Mary
Sarah
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