Spike Used for Telegraph Wires Broadcasts 1st Spike
George W Carlton describes presenting a telegraph wired spike to the Montana Historical Society as part of the 1883 Northern Pacific completion ceremony at Deer Lodge. He recounts witnessing the final spike drive, Grandstand crowd scenes, and a telegraph link broadcasting the moment to the world, with notes on other spikes and witnesses.
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Montana Historical Society
Poseewi
David Hilger
Gearra W. Carlton
Deer Lodges
Carlton
Historical Library
State Capitol
Hilger
Oswald Garrison Villard
the Nation
Mr. Hilger
Mr. Villard
Henry Villard
The
Neeera Pacific
M. Balton
Great Falls
Bailey Jewelry
Helena
George P. Reeves
Reeves
Colonel Dodge
Lexington
Hilger Iron
Deer Lodge
George Carlton
Mr. Casiton
Montana
Historical Society of Montana
Gold Creek
Mont
Granville Stuart
Territory
Washington
Snnar Telegraph Office
Little Telegraph Office
Grant
United States
Europe
Villard
General Grant
Tacoma
Wash
San Francisco
Palace
Peace Dawns for Labor as Mother Jones Years Fade
Mother Jones argues views on woman suffrage and factory careers, noting reduced strikes as both sides learn compromise. She recalls West Virginia conflicts, jailings of miners and relief from Governor Morgan, and foresees a future where producers inherit the earth as labor gains leisure and improved living standards. She stresses women's responsibility for children and declines as a suffragist.
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Mother Jones
West Virginia
Logan County
Charleston
Morgen
Morgan
Morphia
West
Virginia
Kansas City Doctor Invents New Truss
Kansas City doctor Andrew Kalger unveils a new truss claimed to cure ruptures without belts or straps. Infused with comfort, the device weighs ounces and reportedly helps hundreds end dependence on traditional trusses. Free trials offered to readers who write for details.
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Kansas City
Sprelalj
Andrew Kalger
Koch
Tie
Michigan Gargoyle Quote Sparks Literary Chat
A witty exchange traces a reader’s note on service in France and the Michigan Gargoyle’s quip about poems. The brief item captures campus irony and student literary culture without extending beyond a single humorous line.
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France
Michigan
Country Girl Dragged Into City Life and Jail
New York dispatch describes Kitty Landrigan of Connecticut, lured from a quiet town into the maelstrom of big city life. Once a model, she becomes linked with a bandit crew and ends up jailed. The piece contrasts her gentle looks and educated speech with her rough circumstances and evolving associations, including sister Betty and friend Anna Blue.
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New York
Kitty Landrigan
Connecticut
Kitty Landrigan James
New Haven
Betty
Burton
Kitty
Bett
William Landrigan
Anna Blue
Eight clubs drift into bad company tale of Kitty Landrigan
A dramatic account follows dancer Kitty Landrigan who, under Miss Blue's introduction, meets two men who lure her into a jewelry store robbery attempt. Gunfire erupts during pursuit. police call her a lookout for the crooks. The judge doubts her sensational tale as she awaits trial.
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Kitty Landrigan
Miss Blue
Kitty Burton
Connecticut
Kitty
Governor Ross Beaten in an Oyster Cage
Casper Wyoming October 2 Special court order reinstates J E Scott as county commissioners chairman after removal for misconduct. State seeks new trial in Morgan case. both men faced multiple misconduct charges during a turbulent period in Natrona County politics.
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Casper
Wya
J. E. Scott
Board of County Commissioners
Scott
Nellie Taylor Ross
Hese
Ross
G. T. Morgan
Harry PL Isley
Morgan
Itsley
Natrona County
Wyoming
Casca
Supreme Court
Noise Less Propeller Promises Quieter Planes
A British engineer is developing a quieter aircraft propulsion idea. His concept replaces two main blades with many small blades to cut noise, aiming to make air travel calmer and more popular.
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London
World News Roundup and Landmark Claims
In Moscow near Ekaterinoslav a Ukrainian province hears the earth is round and orbits the sun. A traveling lecturer on astronomy prompts peasants to pass a resolution approving Copernicus. Nearby, the Himalaya mountains are declared the tallest in the world.
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Moscow
Ekaterinoslav
Ukraine
Negro Y M C A members asked to back South African hotel
New York October 2 7 Construction of a native students hotel in South Africa at a cost of 20000 dollars has been urged to 32000 negro members of the American Y M C A by Max Yergan who has organized many associations in Bantu Land. The proposed clubhouse would stand at Fortfare College Alice Cape Province.
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New York
South Africa
Max Yergan
Fortfare College
Alice
Cape Province
Colored Work Department
M.C. A. National Council
Yergan
Washington, D. Cy
Tokyo mailman charged with burning mail at post office
A Tokyo mail carrier was arrested on charges of mail burning after being taken from the post office for delivery. He admits the act and blames the heat for carrying heavy loads, explaining his actions amid the weather conditions.
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Tokyo
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