Ismay Residents Protest Name Change Over Ismay
The Ismay Commercial Club of Ismay Montana objects to changing the town name amid criticism of J Bruce Ismay. They argue the name has built a good reputation and praise his actions during the Titanic disaster while questioning the fairness of the criticism and urging charitable treatment of the town’s namesake.
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J. Bruce Ismay
White Star Line
Ismay
Puget Sound Road
Major Butt
Isadore Strauss
Klont
Puget Sound
Milwaukee Railway
Astor
Butt
Silith
Ismay Name Sparks Town Name Change Rumors
The town of Ismay, tied to the Titanic disaster by the name, faces humorous speculation on changing its name. Letters from readers propose Isador Strauss, Yamsi, Murdock, and other options, while locals recount the town’s naming history from Sandstone to Burt to Earlingburt to Ismay, now lingering on Ismay as the steady choice.
Ancient Scotch Coin Found by Gardener in Johnshaven
A copper dated 1677 with crossed sword and scepter crown on one side and a Scottish thistle and Hib Rex inscription on the other was found in a garden by Mr George Jackson of Johnshaven, Kincardine shire Scotland. The coin is well preserved and small about the size of two sixpences.
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George Jackson
Johnshaven
Kincardinshire
Scotland
News paper notices from Siamese proprietors
The text outlines a handbill pledge from a Siamese owned newspaper promising prompt English reporting and coverage of murders and major deaths. It boasts literary style and widespread circulation reaching towns and borders. It mentions staff education and a Friday readiness with a sales pitch to readers.
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S. Magazine
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Ismay, Mont
Senatorial Committee
Ismay Commercial Club
Ananias
England
Earlingburt
Isabelle
Maybelle
Mobridge
Chicago
Isador
Isador Strauss
Gordon
Yellowstone Journal
South Dakota
Lynn
Mass
Murdock
Anon
Gro. W
State Bank of Terry
Terry, Montana
David Bickle
P. P. Reiley
Sam
Undem
Gro
Geo. T. Gipson
LON
General Merchandise
E. A. McNamara
Mont
Dunham Lumber CO
F. M. Schwartz, Mer
First National Bank
IS May, Montana
R. L. Anderson
C. C. Ayers
James Hunter
Wm. Fulton
J. H. Price
W. G. Lang
Macedonia
Chalcidice
Philip of Macedonia
Alexander the Great
Yokohama
The
Association of Insurance Companies
India
Church of England
Iowa
Mr. Farmer and Stockman
Midland Coal & Lumber Co
J. E. Prindle
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