Robbery Attempt and Local Dispute Dominate Montana News
Great Falls reports two men tried to break into a Shannon Bron store on Monday night. They were interrupted by a sleeping clerk and one suspect, T. P. Conner, was caught by a nearby officer while the other fled. Butte notes a dispute between Robert Fitzsimmons and Clark Ball ending with Ball being knocked down over seating for Monroe at the Fitzsimmons-Jeffries show. Missoula reports the county jail housing nine prisoners, its lowest in two years. Anaconda notes County Attorney elect McCaffey receiving a letter from escaped convict Thomas O’Brien, hinting at a governor pardon.
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Great Falls
Shannon
Butte
Robert Fitzsimmons
Clark Ball
Fitz
Ball
Monroe
Jeffries
Apaconda
McCaffey
Thomas O'Brien
Helena Women Circulate Petition for Equal Suffrage
A Helena committee of ladies circulated a petition Tuesday urging that a constitutional amendment be enacted by the next legislature to grant equal suffrage. Similar petitions were being circulated elsewhere in the state.
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Helena
Tuesaday
Japanese student arrives in Helena to study Montana mining methods
Helena K Yamaguchi of Tokio Japan arrived in Helena on Tuesday to study mining and milling methods in Montana. He is among several Japanese youths visiting the United States to learn trades they plan to enter.
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Helena
K. Yamaguchi
Tokio
Japan
Montana
Bever Wins Yellowstone County Representative Seat by One Vote
Billings Chauncy O Bever was elected representative from Yellowstone County by one vote per official count and received a certificate of election from County Clerk Garwille on Monday.
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Billings
Chauncy O. Bever
Yellowstone
Ounty
Garwille
Helena Temperance Ordinance Aims Weekend Saloon Closes
State ministers push a bill to force all saloons to close from 12 midnight Saturday to 7 am Monday, targeting extended weekend drinking. The effort seeks passage in the next legislature to curb alcohol access.
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Helena
Miner Atkinson Returns From Nome to City
W G Atkinson arrived this week from Cape Nome where he spent three years placer mining. He believes Alaska placer mines are nearly exhausted. In Helena, high school students will hold a ping pong tournament after holidays with a gold medal prize for the winner.
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Livingston
W. G. Atkinson
Cape Nome
Helena
Aged Pioneer Helena Resident Jones Dies at 71
Helena resident Samuel J. Jones aged 71 died at his home Sunday following a long illness. Pioneer of California and Montana, he had lived in Helena since 1871 as his health gradually declined.
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Helena
Samuel J. Jones
California
Montana
Miners from Gardner Due for $100 Fine After Game Law Violation
Fragmentary OCR places miners from Gardner arriving Sunday to serve a $100 fine for an unspecified game law violation. Six were arrested. four proved their innocence, while others faced penalties.
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Livingston
Gardner
Bresklags Policej Judge Trial Order Leaves Town
Eleven defendants stood before Judge Houtobens in Missoula for trial on Tuesday. The judge ordered each to have thirty minutes to prepare before leaving town, and the defendants complied by departing.
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Missoula
Posicy
Houtobens
The Curse of Woman Kind Headache Cure Ad
An 19th century style ad promises instant relief for sick and nervous headaches with Sher mans headache cure. One dose cures neutalgia and relieves pain immediately. Boxes priced 250 and 100 s, guaranteed harmless. For sale by City Drag Store.
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Sherman
Oures
City Drag Store
DeWitt? & Co
Deer Lodge Plans Movements Against Smelter Smoke
Citizens met Monday to discuss abating the smelter nuisance. A land was subscribed and committees were appointed to wage war on the issue.
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Deer Lodge
Lane's Medicine Herb Drink a Pleasant Laxative
An old advertisement promotes Lane's Medicine a herbal laxative made from herbs. It claims the drink cleanses the stomach liver and kidneys and moves the bowels daily. Priced at 25 and 50 cents, available at City Drag Store.
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Lane
Brunton Named New Manager at Washoe Smelter
It was reported here Monday that W. D. Brunton will become manager of the Washoe smelter in this city, succeeding Frederick I. Osiris who has resigned the post.
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Ansconda
W. D. Brunton
Washoe Smelter
Frederick I. Osiris
The Homliest Man in Dillon Free Trial Balsam Offer
An advert invites all who are the homeliest and handsomest to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. The remedy claims to cure chronic and acute coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption priced at 25 cents and sold at City Drug Store.
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Dillon
City Drug Store
McMahon Loses Sheriff Bid as Barden Is Declared Winner
In Deer Lodge the contested election case of McMahon versus Barden concluded with Judge Smith ruling on Tuesday that Barden the Republican candidate is entitled to the sheriff’s office. Also notes health remedies and a quiet Sunday in Butte with unusually low street activity.
Mintener'sa Downfall and Abduction Charge Reported
Robert J. Stickney, a minister in Great Falls, was arrested Monday on a charge of abducting four girls from Denver for immoral purposes. He was bound over to district court. A local resident testimonial praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for lumbago relief. Sold by Central Pharmacy.
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Great Fallsa
Robert J. Stickney
Denver
W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Central Pharmacy
Bird Cattle Company Articles Filed in Great Falls
Great Falls readers report the Bird Cattle company filed articles of incorporation with the county clerk on Tuesday. The new entity lists capital stock of $50,000 and incorporates the Oattle Company as part of its filing.
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Great Falls
The
Bird Cattle Company
Cascade druggists praise Cham berlain stomach tablets
J H Weber of Cascade Iowa reports strong sales of Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets to repeat buyers. The ad urges readers to try the remedy for after meals discomfort bad taste biliousness loss of appetite and constipation with Central Pharmacy as the seller.
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Chamberlain
J. H. Weber
Cascade
Iowa
Central Pharmacy
Ancient tribe of black Jews found in Australia report
Sidney Klein recounts a Jewish Chronicle article describing a western Australia tribe of black Jews. They keep Saturdays holy, offer goat and bird offerings, avoid pork, and read a Hebrew phrase. elders claim the language is ancient. The tribe marries within their group and remains apart from other Blacks.
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Australia
Strange Story
London
Jewish Chronicle
England
Sidney Klein
Western Australia
Gales Across Europe Cause Sorrow and Danger
London reports continued gales along Britain's coast with snow in Scotland and rescues off Holyhead and Cornwall. A three day hurricane raged at Vienna and other continental gales cause damage while southern Russia endures severe cold and growing destitution with daily frozen deaths.
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London
Great Britain
Scotland
Holyhead
Cornwall
Vienna
Russia
Accession Pageant in Delhi Sees Royal Elephants Parade
In Delhi India December 3 the viceroy Lord Curzon opened the accession ceremonies for King Edward as emperor of India with an immense pageant. Lord and Lady Curzon rode in a gilded howdah atop the largest elephant, followed by the Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Chiefs, princes, and Indian leaders rode vast elephants in a mile long procession. Kitchener and a high staff closed the parade amid salutes and cheering crowds.
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Deihi
India
Lord Curzon
Kidy
Lord
Curzon
Grand Usker
Lord Kitchener
Humberts Safe in Prison Arrive in Paris After Madrid Arrest
Humbert family members arrested in Madrid over a major safe fraud reach Orleans station at 7 40 am. The public doubted government action but arrival signals pursuit of prosecution. Also notes Louisville soldier Louis Burton freed after self defense finding and Robert B. Armstrong slated to become assistant treasurer after Congress reconvenes.
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Parle
Paris
Humbert
Madrid
Orleans
Humberts
Louis Burton
Louisville
Frank Walker
Kansas City
Burton
Robert B. Armstrong
Secretary of the Treasury
Congress
General Spaulding
Shaw
Madrid determines action over Moroccan crisis and reinforcements
King Alfonso held talks with General Weyler and the ministers of War and Marine on the Moroccan crisis. Reinforcements and ships are to be held at Malaga and Algeciras for Ceuta and Melilla while ambassadors seek British and French views. Fez reportedly besieged by rebels.
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Madrid
Alfonso
Weyler
Duke of Veragua
Infanta Isabel
Tangier
Malaga
Algeciras
Ceuta
Melilla
Paris
London
Morocco
Fez
Fez Christians Safe Amid Turmoil Near Tangier
A Tangier dispatch reports Christians in Fez are safe with missionary women at the British consulate. The camp attack happened at night. about 2,000 of the sultan's troops were killed. Rumors of French support for rebels are denied. the anti Christian movement threatens France in Algeria. Tangier remains quiet.
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London
The
Times
Tangier
Fez
Algeria
Cummings Dies After Alcoholism Autopsy Finds No Poison
Chicago report shows Richard Cummings did not die from poisoned wine as he alleged. Autopsy by coroner’s physicians found death resulted from acute alcoholism with no poison detected. Police release the Monjak family.
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Cummings
Chicago
Richard Cummings
William Monjak
Ashland Avenue
Moniak
Cuban Senate to Open Extra Session in January
Havana reports a long conference among President Palma the cabinet and senate leaders resulted in a decision to convene an extra session with the United States. Palma urges immediate action and aims to start operations January 6 rather than January 12.
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Senate
Havana
Palma
United ‘States
BINGER HERMANN TO QUIT AS LAND OFFICE CHIEF
Washington reports that Binger Hermann resigns as commissioner of the general land office at the secretary of the interior request. William A. Richards will succeed him February 1, with two subordinate officials charged with neglect and mismanagement and given time to answer.
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General Land Office
Washington
Binger Hermann
General Land Ofice
William A. Richards
Hermann
Secretary of the Interior
Hitepeouck
Land Office
Harry King
Fred P. Metzger
Government Land Office
Metzger
Kansas
Ring Out the Old Year Ring In the New Poem Fragment
A lyrical fragment laments a departing figure, urging renewal as the old year ends. It contrasts promised joy with delivered grief and hints at a hopeful successor while recalling memories of love and companionship.
CATTLE LEFT TO DIE ON RANGES IN COLORADO AND NEBRASKA
Authorities estimate at least 6000 cattle died last week on eastern Colorado and western Nebraska ranges due to severe cold and starvation. Humane society protests ongoing neglect as brutal weather worsens losses and owners fail to provide winter feed. Meanwhile in Clinton Iowa a robbery ends with a gunfight and one thief fled after Howard was wounded. Mascagni plans Chicago concert and new U S tour with a capital-backed manager to ensure success.
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Denver
Colorado
Nebraska
Humane Society
Mascagni
Chicago
Pietro Mascagni
Thomas Orchestra
United States
Grain and live stock prices rise and fall in Chicago markets
Chicago traders saw active grain trading with a firm close after a weak start. May wheat at 7454 to 70 percent, May corn up 4 to 435 cents, oats up 84 to 32 cents, pork and lard mixed. Cattle and hog receipts cited from Chicago and Kansas City with mixed but generally higher wholesale prices for select sections.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Omaha region livestock market declines and gains reported
South Omaha on December 29 reports cattle receipts around 4200 with price drops on native steers to about 5.00 to 6.75 and cows 3.00 to 4.00. Hogs receipts 6000 up 5 to 10 cents with heavy hogs 6.50 to 6.60. Sheep receipts 4000 up 10 to 15 cents with fed muttons near 4.00 to 7.00 and lambs 4.50 to 5.25.-
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Hogan
Kansas City
South Omaha
Texas
Westerts
Prairie Pete Declares Left Handed Resolution
Prairie Pete proclaims a New Year’s resolution emphasizing his left handed nature. He jokes about Broncho Bill and hints at a humorous feud or rivalry in frontier dialogue.
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Prairie Pete
Podner
Pete
Cattle Receipts and Hog Receipts Reported at St Joseph
St Joseph stockyards show cattle receipts at 1 629 with varied price ranges from 2.00 to 6.75 for different classes and hog receipts totaling 3 933 with light and mixed weights bringing about 6 90 to 7 57 percent and heavier pigs around 4 50 to 6 25. Bulk sales hover near 6 50 to 6 00 per cwt with notable activity across natives Texans and western cattle and stockers and feeders.
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St. Joseph
Yeals
Swear Off Swearing Off Confusion
A terse exchange questions a New Year vow about swearing off habits. The speaker confirms the vow but others press for specifics, leading to a playful nonconfirmation about the act of quitting itself.
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Bresklags Policej
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Barton Winos
CO. Haney
Geneva
Ohio
DeWitt
Minteter’sa Downfall
Incorporate
Oattle Company
Europe
AKCS
Bivany-bintd Eebril
Hut Ig
Artur
Clinton
Joseph Howard
Howard
SN Dea
Ely
Tly
Red Cross
Y Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Olpy Vrug Store
Yy Hayfever
W. Voauen
E. Hr
Bedrock, Salmon & Gibbonsville Stage Co
U. S. Mail
Salmon City Rhoupe
Gibbonsville
Ida
Leesburg
Blackbird
Forney
Yellow Jacket
Silvestoresk
Prairie Basin
Chillis
Salmon River
Red Rock
Mont
Oare Stage Co
F. W. Vogler
Gen. Mgr
Stockmen's Directory
C. O
L. Bronz
N. G. W Casaworns
Secy
Allen
Morrison’s
Tribune Store
Dillon, Mont
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