Montana News Briefs Across Cities
In Billings pastors from Methodist and Congregational churches discuss Christian science in response to a Chicago lecturer Dr Ewing. In Deer Lodge Clinton Doteen found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to hang September 6 1901. Townsend reports new canal irrigation opening nine miles along the Missouri river. Great Falls finishes new fire stations and Northside station readiness. Livingston notes push on Northern Pacific shops with a sixty ton crane.
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Deer Lodge
Clinton Doteen
Clinton
Livingston
Northern Pacific
Townsend
Montana Ditch Co
Missouri River
Great Falls
Northside
Syrup of Figs Praised for Gentle Laxative Effects
The text extols Syrup of Figs as a mild remedy preferred for children when laxative relief is needed. It states the true remedy is Syrup of Figs manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co., and notes children enjoy it and benefit from its use.
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Haas
California Fig Syrup Co
Pioneer Langford gifts records to Historical Society
Helena resident Nathaniel Pitt Langford, a Helena pioneer, donates valuable pioneer era records to the State Historical Society. An unnamed ad promotes Krause's Cold Cure capsules, claiming speedy relief for obstinate cases, priced at 25 cents and sold by L. J. Williams.
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Helena
Nathaniel Pitt Langford
State Historical Society
Krause
L. J. Williams
School district faces tax levy to fund maintenance
Great Falls reports that the county lacks funds for district school maintenance and the trustees may be compelled to impose a special tax to cover operating costs.
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Great Falls
Calf and Colt Remedy Drench Advice by Williams
Directions for treating young calves and colts with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after excessive bowel movements. Recommends a teaspoonful in half a gill of water as a drench for newborns and notes older animals may take it in feed. Claims thousands of valuable animals saved annually and suggests the remedy for human diarrhoea. Sold by L J Williams.
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Chamberlain
L. J. Williams
Early Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold by City Drug Store
Lately starved in London due to digestion issues. Early use of Dr King’s New Life Pills would have saved him. Pills strengthen stomach aid digestion improve appetite. Price 2 50. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by City Drug Store.
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London
Dr. King
City Drug Store
Storm Damaged Crops Across Lewistown and Kendall Area
Kendall reports a destructive hail storm that week nearly wrecked the hay crop and devastated vegetables and grain. In Butte a Missoula excursion last Sunday drew two trains with 22 and 17 coaches, filled beyond capacity and turning away many would be riders.
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Lewistown
Kendall
Sherman Headache Cure Promises Fast Relief
A local drug sale advertises Sherman’s Headache Cure claiming instant relief from headaches and neuralgia. Boxes priced 25c and 10c available at City Drug for emergencies.
Forsyth Police Seek Charles Green in Baker Murder Case
Officials search for suspect Charles Green who killed James Baker on July 4. A witness describing Green has been seen multiple times as investigators chase leads. The notice ends with an unrelated ad line about Dr White's Electric Comb and a stamp notice from D N Rosz, Gen Mgr Decatur DL.
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Forsyth
Charles Green
James Baker
Green
Dr. White
Gen. Mgr
Decatur
Serioune Accident In Anaconda Dr Scanlan Injured
Anaconda doctor Dr Scanlan of Warm Springs and his wife and daughter suffered serious injuries when a runaway horse team frightened bystanders bolted into a culvert. The doctor broke his ankle and Mrs Scanlan endured heavy bruising. Both horses died in the crash.
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Dr. Scanlan
Warm Springs
Krause's Headache Capsules Promise Quick Cure
An advertisement claims Krause's Headache Capsules cure any headache in half an hour for 25 cents, sold by L. J. Williams in Missoula. A smallpox outbreak is reported on the Flathead reservation with no subsiding signs. A Japanese man drowned in the Missouri River near Townsend last Friday afternoon after cramps struck while swimming.
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Krause
L. J. Williams
Missoula
Flathead Reservation
Townsend
Missouri
Here
Moki tea touted as permanent cure by Den tal Pharmacy
A local ad proclaims Moki tea as a permanent cure for constipation and indigestion. The pleasant herb drink supposedly improves appetite sleep and work happiness with a satisfaction guarantee and a money back offer. The notice cites L. J. Williams at Den tal Pharmacy and lists prices 25 ots and 50 cts.
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L. J. Williams
Dental Pharmacy
Stranger Arrested Over Gold Rimmed Glasses Incident
Billings O W McCloud, a town stranger, was arrested after a night encounter with Peter Thiel’s gold rimmed eye glasses. He received a 30 day jail sentence but was allowed ten minutes to leave the town and complied.
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Billings
O. W. McCloud
Peter Thiel
Experience Is the Best Teacher at Central Pharmacy
Billings H Barr faced trial on a charge of insanity brought by his wife and children. The judge ruled the trouble stemmed from a family quarrel rather than mental illness. Uee Acker's English Remedy advertised as a cure for coughs colds or croup with money back if relief is not immediate. 25 ots and 50 pts offered by L J Williams Central Pharmacy.
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Uee Acker
L.J. William's
Central Pharmacy
Kemp's Balsam advertised for throat and lung cure
An advertisement asserts most deaths come from consumption and promotes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs as a guaranteed cure. It claims instant relief from a harmless cough and offers trial sizes free with prices 25 and 50 cents, sold by City Drug Store.
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City Drug Store
Postmaster General Issues Two Orders Limiting Carriers
Postmaster General Smith issued two rural mail orders. One reduces duplication of service between star and rural delivery. The other forbids rural carriers from acting as agents for express companies or other firms while on duty. Carriers may sell newspapers or periodicals on their own account or collect subscriptions.
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Postmaster General
Washington
Smith
Star
Islands of Cebu and Bohol Return to Military Control
The United States civil commission reports three months of provincial government in Cebu and Bohol, and Batangas in Luzon, failed to pacify, returning these areas to military authorities. Cebu residents protest. several Cebu islands besieged by insurgents. Insurrection in Bohol renewed. Batangas insurgent sentiment strong.
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Cebu
Bohol
Manila
United States Civil Commission
Batangas
Luzon
Cresceus Sets New World Record in Free-for-All Trot
Cresceus driven by George H. Ketcham of Toledo won the Detroit Driving Club race at Grosse Point Park, breaking the world's racing mark with a 2:05 flat in the second heat. Opponent Charlie Herr, owned by David Cahill of Lexington, finished second after a five to ten length lead. The chestnut stallion also set the fastest heat this day, with a 2:06 3-4 in the first heat.
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Detroit
Cresceus
George H. Ketcham
Toledo
Detroit Driving Club
Grosse Point
Charlie Herr
David Cahill
Lexington
Kelly
Crescens
Fosburg Trial Opens in Pittsfield Murder Case
Jury seated in Pittsfield as the Fosburg murder case against Robert S. Fosburg starts. Testimony ends for the day with one witness completed and another underway, focusing on the Fosburg home and medical examiner findings regarding May L. Fosburg's shooting on August 20, 1898.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Robert S. Fosburg
May L. Fosburg
Fosburg
Mob Burns Radcliffe Hotel at Grand Mesa Lake
A mob of 75 Delta county residents burned the Radcliffe hotel cabins and other buildings at Grand Mesa lakes on Wednesday in vengeance for the killing of W A Womack by game warden Mc Haney last Monday.
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Grand Mesa Lake
Denver
Radcliffe
Grand Mesa Lakes
Delta County
W. A. Womack
McHaney
Twenty-second Victim of Alton Wreck
Kansas City on July 20 O D San born a Chenoa Ill banker died at St Josephs hospital the twenty second victim to succumb. Miss Julia Haslip and Miss Zola Harry of Hoopeston await news of their mothers death and may receive grafting skin from the Epworth Leaguers if needed.
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Alton
Kansas City
O. D. Sanborn
Chenoa
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Julia Haslip
Zola Harry
Hoopeston
Hayslip
Order of the Eastern Star of Hoopeston
Epworth
Strecker Wins King Prize at National Budes Festival
Adolph Strecker, a San Francisco barber, shot 200 times to total 395 points on the King target, surpassing the previous high by 22. The feat occurred yesterday at the third national Budes festival in San Francisco, likely earning Strecker the King prize.
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Strecker
San Francisco
Adolph Strecker
United States
Hayes
Earl Russell Pleads Guilty to Bigamy in Lords Trial
London July 19 Earl Russell arraigned at the bar of the house of lords for trial on the charge of bigamy pleaded guilty and was sentenced to three months imprisonment as a first class misdemeanant.
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Earl Russell
London
House of Lords
Gambling crackdown in Rochester leads to first arrests
Justice Newell issued warrants for Jenkins Hartley Powell Holtzseizer and Wade after Rochester complaints. The five were arraigned. Jenkins and Hartley pled guilty and were fined 100 dollars while the others pleaded not guilty and were bound over to district court. The incident unsettles local gambling factions.
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Montana Daily Record
Rochester
Newell
Jenkins
Hartley
Powell
Holtzseizer
Wade
Stark
Quinstette
Duncan
Virginia City
Theatregoers oppose curtain advertising in opera house
Butte residents protest a proposal to use the theatre drop curtain as an advertising medium. An eastern perfume house seeks space on the curtain, prompting strong local objections.
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Butte
General weighing business with Rock Springs coal for sale
I offer No. 1 Rock Springs nut coal at seven dollars per ton delivered. The coal is widely used for blacksmithing purposes.
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U.S
Rock Springs
Arrest on Galena Street Over Woman’s Attire
A man dressed in women’s clothing was detained Monday night on Galena Street. Police say the incident could carry legal or social consequences depending on local laws and the context of the arrest.
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Butte
Galena Street
Reduced rail rates for national meetings and expositions
The Oregon Short Line quotes low fares for the United Society of Christian Endeavor annual meeting in Cincinnati July 6 to 10 at 58.50 dollars and the National Educational Association in Detroit July 8 to 12 at 61.25 dollars. Pan American Exposition Buffalo June to October shows 66.00 dollars standard lines and 64.50 dollars differential lines. Contact O B LL agent for sale dates and limits. T E Surra Ag t DillonMont. Buckeye mower praised as a wonder sold by G W Dart Hardware Co.
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United Society of Christian Endeavor
Cincinnati
National Educational Association
Detroit
Buffalo
T. E. Surra
Dillon
Mont
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Peters Shoe Co
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Bannack St
Montana News Page
Sherman
Rural Mail Service
Atchison Giohe
Womack
Oregon Short
G. W. Dart Hardware Co
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