Girl and Horse Drown at Flathead River Ferry Crossing
Kalispell reports Rosa O oneal of Som ers drowned Tuesday night when drift logs struck a ferry boat at the Flathead River crossing near Holt. She fell from a rig as the boat was managed by F W Porter and was not recovered. The horses also drowned. In Virginia City William Brookman of Ruby Dell stock farm was seriously injured in a Wednesday runaway near Alder after his team went unmanageable and he was thrown against a wire fence. Dr. Bradley treated him for multiple injuries.
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Kalispell
Rosa O'Neal
Somers
Virginia City
William Brookman
Ruby Dell
Alder
Dr. Bradley
Inmate Hangs Self at Warm Springs Asylum
Anaconda William Pierson, inmate at Warm Springs asylum, committed suicide Monday night by hanging with a sheet from his room transom. Pierson, sent from Lewistown, was a melancholia case and had entered the hospital for the insane yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pierson
Warm Springs
Pierson
Lewistown
Arnica Salve Ends Twenty Year Battle with Sores
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing chronic piles and malignant sores after a long struggle. The testimonial notes the salve is best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and available for 25 cents at R L Riley, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
R. L. Riley
Salvation Army case ends with release in Butte
Captain Tillie Noble of the Butte Salvation Army filed a complaint against William Lindorf and his wife for receiving money under false pretenses. The pair, dressed in Salvation Army garb, held street meetings and collected funds. Each posted a $25 bond and were discharged at the preliminary hearing as County Attorney Tolan declined to prosecute, noting they had as much right as regular Salvationists to hold meetings and collect money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Tillie Noble
Butte
Salvation Army
William Lindorf
Tolan
Salvationists
Only 82 Years Old and Still Raring to Go with Bitters
Mrs. E. H. Brunson of Dublin Georgia declares she plans to stay active at 82 and credits Electric Bitters for boosting strength and warding off ailments. The tonic claims to cure dyspepsia liver trouble kidney inflammation and chronic constipation with a reasonable trial period. Sold by R L Riley druggist at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
R. L. Riley
Gillis case settles in federal court against Northern Pacific
Maria Gillis abandons $30,000 death suit after two week trial as settlement offer by Northern Pacific is accepted. Reported terms cited as $10,000 in compensation for the death of her husband killed by a locomotive boiler explosion while in the railroad’s service.
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Helena
Maria Gillis
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Acker's Blood Elixir Promoted for Health
An advertisement promotes Acker's Blood Elixir claiming it reveals pure blood and cures all blood diseases. It asserts pale complexions and skin eruptions improve, targets weakness, and offers a positive guarantee on every bottle from R. L. Riley.
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R. L. Riley
Smelter Whistle Signals Restart at Cooke City Camp
After twenty years the Republic smelter at Cooke City sounded its whistle on Tuesday marking resumed activities. The overhaul restored the plant to operations, 20 years to the day since the last blast on July 2 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Cooke City
Old Republic
N S Wood Opens Quick Delivery Wagon Service in Dillon
Notice to the People of Dillon announces N S Wood back on the streets with a delivery wagon for baggage express and light freight to and from the depot and across the city including the Normal college and Dormitory. He specializes in stove wood and dry kindling with prompt attention for orders or checks left at Deputy's Meat Market or with the messenger boy at Central telephone office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. S. Wood
Dillon
Normal College
Central Telephone
N.S. Wood
Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Riley Drugstore
It endorses keeping a box of salve at home for sunburn cuts bruises piles and boils and notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the remedy sold by R L Riley druggist.
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DeWitt
R. L. Riley
New Life Pills Promote Digestive Health, 25c
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a pleasant and effective cure for constipation. Claims the pills awaken torpid organs, prevent appendicitis and tone the system. Sold for 25 cents at R L Riley s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Montana Coal & Iron to Open 3000 Acres of Coal Land
With assurance the Bear Creek branch of Yellowstone Park railway will finish in thirty days, Montana Coal & Iron company plans immediate coal extraction. The project covers about 3000 acres of rich coal land intended to supply fuel next winter.
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Red Lodge
Bear Creek
Yellowstone Park
Montana Coal & Iron Company
Helena Montana Treasury Balance and Funds Report
The June report from State Treasurer J. Rice shows Helena Montana has a cash balance of 522962.78 in its treasury. State resources including fund investments total 1578086.71. Receipts for the month were 62236.75 and disbursements 88354.97.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Montana
Bookkeeper Dies After Train Crash in Armington
Great Falls resident John L. Whyte a book keeper for Anaconda Copper Mining company at Belt died after being struck by a work train on the Neihart branch of the Montana Central at Armington Monday afternoon. He was a brother of F W C Wyte of Anaconda general manager of coal properties. The injury occurred around midday and he died about an hour later.
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Great Falls
John L. Whyte
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Belt
F. W.C. Wyte
Anaconda
Neihart
Montana Central
Armington
Indian Plies Shot Wounding Blackie Charged as Suspect
Nez Perce man Shot Thomas Coulson known as Blackie on a Sunday street clash. A 32 caliber bullet hit above the left hip, Coulson tried to seize the revolver. the Indian was drunk and resisted. Constable Costello arrested after a long chase toward the Flathead reservation.
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Plains
Little Twine
Thomas Coulson
Blackie
Coulson
Costello
Flathead
Madison Mining Twin Bridges dredging deal closes on Dolcini place
R D Morrow of Pittsburg and W J McDougall of Sheridan sealed an agreement with James Barkell of Iron Rod to acquire the old Dolcini ranch for gold dredging. They have conducted weeks of drill prospecting and reportedly found sufficient gold to justify building a dredgeboat. A bond on the Barkell home ranch adjoining was also noted.
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R.D. Morrow
Pittsburg
W. J. McDougall
Sheridan
James Barkell
Iron Rod
Dolcini Place
Messrs. Morrow
McDougall
Barkell Home Ranch
Money For Red Men Wool Harvest On Montana Plains
Havre Cree Indians have temporarily formed a wool gathering industry by collecting wool from dead sheep across northern Montana. A nomadic group sold 1,000 pounds of this wool for $150 this week, with similar dealings reported in nearby towns.
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Havre
Canada
Riel
Montana
Tragic neglect causes ruinous dyke break echoes in Maine tale
A Victorian style warning compares a North Sea dyke leak to Kenneth McIver of Vanceboro Maine who nearly died from a neglected cold. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for saving his life after three doctors gave him up. Guarantied best cough and cold cure sold at R L Riley's drug store with trial bottle free.
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North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
R. L. Riley
Kennedy
Riley
Washington, D. C
Dewey
Manilla
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Kansas City
Kansas
Harry Thaw
Stanford White
New York
New York City
Mrs Betsey Haynes and Daughter Visit Stevensville
Mrs Betsey Haynes and her daughter Miss Millie left Tuesday for Butte to spend the Fourth. They will travel on to Stevensville Montana to visit relatives for a few weeks.
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Betsey Haynes
Miss Millie
Butte
Stevensville
Mont
Franklin's Sawdust Pudding Lesson in Independence
The tale recounts Benjamin Franklin inviting critics to dinner to prove his insistence on personal independence and free press. A pudding of sawdust and coarse meat accompanied by water tests guests who cannot swallow the meal, illustrating stubborn self-reliance over patronage.
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Franklin
Asell
The
Gazette
American Illustrated Magazine
Balzac's Theater Trust Scheme And Luncheon
In September 1839 Balzac spoke to ten literary friends about forming a monopoly to buy all Paris theaters after a prior trust for supplying plays. He predicted £120,000 profit in year one and rising earnings thereafter. The luncheon fizzled as he forgot to order food, and the party ended with a simple bread and cheese meal in a small country restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
Paris
Trust
Pulpit Robe Offends No One in a Scottish Sermon
A late Scots clergyman Dr Peddie recounts a robe gift. He will wait five minutes after service for objectors. An old lady objects that St Paul wore no gown. He replies he found Romans to Hebrews and could not find the apostle in breeks either.
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Peddie
St. Paul
Apostle
Needle History Through Iron and Glass Tools
The article traces sewing needles from bone and glass in 4000 year old Egyptian tombs to bronze and copper finds in Europe and America. It notes the needle’s present form emerging in 1410 with centuries of craft secrecy, and that iron and steel needles only appeared later. It also states needles reached American colonies by 1680, though historians debate the location.
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Europe
America
Walt Whitman as Civil War nurse and herald of life
A biographer recalls Walt Whitman visiting Civil War wards carrying wild flowers. He laid them on beds as messages from earth mother to the sick and left after rounds hearing patients call him back with pleas to return.
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Walt Whitman
Walt
Portrait of a London beauty worshiped in Hindoo temple
In Lucknow a London beauty’s portrait hangs in a Hindoo temple temple altar, framed beside the idol. The observer notes the surprising sight and wonders the diva would be amused or startled by the devotion paid.
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London
Lucknow
London Mail
Gabbleton the Professor At the Club
A fleeting exchange recalls Professor Gabbleton, a scientist, speaking at a club last night. One listener says they talked for over an hour, but the professor did not reveal his topic.
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Professor Gabbleton
Scientist
Puck
Ring Debt Fray Persists in New York Press
A brief item notes engagement turmoil over a ring. Tom struggles with money owed on the ring as questions linger whether she returned it. The exchange reflects ongoing domestic drama and financial strain.
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Jack
Tom
New York Press
Wouldn't Miss St. Maid Auction Mrs Ton ey Visit
A brief, humorous exchange shows a maid answering a door while addressing Mrs Ton ey. The dialogue plays on formal address and captions a domestic moment with a playful tone.
Man in Costly Clothes Neglects Mind Cited Like House Light
A proverb-like maxim notes a man who covers himself with expensive apparel yet neglects his mind is akin to someone who lights the outside of his house while remaining inside in darkness.
Roosevelt and Roosevelt visiting Oyster Bay after Congress adjourns
Newswire style items mix political movement and local ads. Roosevelt and allies head to Oyster Bay after adjournment while a new battleship New Hampshire launches at Camden N J. The column includes various ads and short notes on medical remedies and local events.
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Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
Oyster Bay
New Hampshire
Navy Yards
Camden
N. J
Kansas
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Yola
W. Dart Hardware CO
G. W. Dart Hardware CO
Dillon, Montana
Wholesale Liquors & Cigars
E. H. Brundage
Undertaker
Raime
Rocky Mountains
Ogden
Denver
Colorado
E. R. Hunt
Doz
Tribune
Nela V. Smith
Johnson & Smith
Pre
Montana News
Montana Coal
John Whyte
Madison Mining
Kaley
Chickasha
I. T
Acker
Sant Jose
California
Riley's
Chamberlain
Christian Endeavor Society of Washington
Idaho
Spokane
Puget Sound
Hayfever
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren St
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