Humane Society exonerates Officer Dickson in sheriff’s charge
The Silver Bow County Humane Society met in city hall and resolved to exonerate Special Officer J. H. Dickson from charges of conduct unbecoming an officer brought by Sheriff James B. Furey. The board criticized the sheriff for not substantiating or delivering a clear explanation after months of inquiry. The salary decision for Dickson was postponed to next Monday.
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the Humane Society
Dickson
Furey
Adolph Wetzstein
Tonge
J. H. Dickson
Silver Bow County Humane Society
James B. Furey
J. H. D.ckson
Butte Mayor Vetoes Police Pay Resolution No 399
Mayor Wh. Davey vetoes City Council Resolution No. 399, withholding warrants for McGlynn Conlon and Parini. He cites form defects ultra vires suspension timing and lack of written claims. Council action required 11 votes to override. eight votes already opposed the mayor. The issue proceeds to next council meeting for possible override.
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McGlynn
Conlon
Parini
Davey
City Council
City of
Butte
Larry Duggan
John Conlon
Michael McGlynn
Emanuel Parini
Montana
Ihs
Convicted in a Hurry: Duffy Sentenced in Two Hours
Case before Judge MecClernan yesterday ended with Pat Duffy found guilty of burglary after a swift two hour trial. Casey was discharged for lack of evidence as Duffy received a one year penitentiary term after brief deliberation.
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Pat Duffy
Casey
Duffy
Holland
Police Court Melange at Boyle Sessions in City
Judge Boyle held two police court sessions with a mix of routine cases and notable verdicts. Louie Grosscup faces trial for alleged spousal beating at 2 p.m. on the 7th. Ed Wingate awaits plea after 24 hours to decide guilt or innocence. Nellie Gallagher pleads guilty to drunkenness and pays a five dollar fine. Edgar Dayton found guilty of moving a house without inspector clearance, with sentence suspended. John Killian acquitted in vagrancy case linked to Harvey Holmes incident. Judge calls arrest a possible spiteful act. John Butler’s case ends as farce and is dismissed. John Whitehead acquitted of disturbance at 119 South Arizona Street. Multiple minor peace-disturbance cases noted.
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Edgar Dayton
John Killian
Harvey Holmes
Bath Towels Description and Measurements
Full bleached Turkish bath towels made of absorbent cotton measure 18 by 36 inches. The listing notes 124 percent values for seven percent of each item.
Burglary Charge Dropped in Copper Theft Case
Lawrence Virden alias Frank Wilson, 18, faced burglary charges in Judge McClernan's court over brass castings and copper sheeting from M. O. P. works. After brief testimony, the case was dismissed for burglary and the youth held to answer petty larceny, with bonds set at $100.
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Lawrence Virden
Frank Wilson
McClernan
Ellsworth
M. O. P. Company
al Gilbert
C. J. Walsh
Yancey
Prices That Tell From Mayer The Popular Jeweler
Sterling silver souvenir teaspoons priced at 1.25 and 1.50 places, after dinner coffee spoons 50c, ladies chains and bracelets 1.50, belt buckles 1 and sash pins 1. Alarm clocks 5c, baby rings 50c, Crescent street Waltham 21 jewel movements 22.50, Vanguard 7.50, main spring 1, cleaning 1.50. All work warranted one year. By Mayer the popular priced jeweler.
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Butte
Mont
Crescent Street
Waltham
Jewel Vanguard
Mayer
Silver Bow Paint Brings New Wallpaper Arrivals
Our first consignment of wall paper arrived yesterday and we showcase the latest effects for home and business use. Prices are set to attract attention and contractors are ready to start work immediately despite broader painter strikes.
Jury Disagrees in Woods Theft Case Discharges Jury
The jury in the case of Jessie Woods charged with stealing 289 dollars from visitor Paul Legar failed to agree after a day. Judge McClernan discharged the jury and reduced Woods bonds from 500 to 250 upon defense motion. The attorney had sought a 400 dollar reduction.
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Jessie Woods
Paul Legar
Pleasant Alley
New Civil War Headstones Arrive for Mt Moriah Soldiers
Lincoln post receives thirteen grave markers for departed G A R soldiers buried at Mt Moriah cemetery. Names include John Crangle Michael Murphy Henry Wagner R A Benson W P Clayburn Hugh Kearney Chauncey L Harris G G Beckwith Owen Thornton Pat McMahon Henry Nickers.
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Lincoln Post
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
John Crangle
Michael Murphy
Henry Wagner
R. A. Benson
W. P. Clayburn
Hugh Kearney
Chauncey L. Harris
G. G. Beckwith
Owen Thornton
Pat MceMahon
Henry Nickers
Wireless Telegraphs to Locate First Pacific Coast Telegraph Station
Wireless Telegraph and Telephone Company plans to place its first telegraph station on the Pacific coast in Los Angeles. Direct wireless communication will soon link Los Angeles with Catalina Island, with additional stations along the coast and in Alaska as equipment is produced.
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Wireless Telegraph & Telephone Company
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
Catalina Iisland
Alaska
Five Years Added For Keogh Pump House Escape
Watson Sam Lee and Bracker, who overpowered guards at Fort Keogh and fled into the woods along the Yellowstone, were sentenced to five years each at Leavenworth in addition to existing sentences. Watson had previously received a year at Keogh and an army discharge pending. Bracker planned the escape.
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Standard
Miles City
Army
War Department
Osborne
Bracker
Watson
Crazy Man on the Train Sparks Panic in Helena
A middle aged homeseeker bound for Washington armed with a knife disrupted the westbound Northern Pacific train today. He was restrained, disarmed, and jailed in Helena County. He fought officers to the jail and was placed in a padded cell. About 55 dollars was found on him. If his condition does not improve he may be sent to the asylum. Authorities suspect high altitude may have affected his mind.
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Standard
Helena
Northern Pacific
Washington
Yegen Bros Incorporation Filed for Billings Mercantile Firm
Yegen Bros incorporated with articles filed by Christian Yegen Peter Yegen J E Jekurtz F J Walters R Keil J W Weistaner and Fred J Mashow all of Billings. The new company will operate a general mercantile business in Billings with capital stock of 2 000 000.
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Helena
Establish Wireless System in Denver April 4 report
The Pacific reports progress in establishing a wireless communication system in Denver Colorado with officials outlining steps and expected rollout timeline. Local authorities plan phased testing and public guidance as construction proceeds.
Milner Plans Deep Artesian Wells in Montana Counties
Special dispatch reports M E Milner of Milner Livestock considering sinking artesian wells at company ranches in Fort Benton area and Valley county. Wells may reach 1500 feet, or 2000 if needed to secure good flow.
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Standard
Fort Benton
M. E. Milner
The
Milner Livestock Company
Valley County
Judge Day Calls for Memorial Fund Contributions
Judge William R. Day president of the McKinley National Memorial association requests that all contributions be forwarded to treasurer Myron T. Herrick in Cleveland. School children and schools nationwide have subscribed many thousands of dollars to the memorial fund and the judge urges receipt of these collections.
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Cleveland
William R. Day
McKinley National Memorial Association
Myron T. Herrick
Judge Day
National Treasurer Receives Early Date for Transfer
The document notes that the transfer will be placed in the hands of the national treasurer at an early date, marking a prompt step in the financial process and ensuring timely handling by the overseeing office.
Bankrupt Cases In Montana Atlas 458 In Four Years In 1901
Helena April 4 report shows since Aug 1 1898 to Apr 1 1901 458 bankruptcy cases were handled in Montana federal court. Butte disposed 2445 cases and Helena 212. In last six months Butte closed 45 cases liabilities 122120.67 assets 16478.67. Dividends paid 14625.53 expenses 2170.28 exemptions 4197.50.
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The
Standard
Helena
United States
Montana
George W. Sproule
Butte
Campbell
Supreme Court Issues Orders to Show Cause April 12
Helena April 4 The supreme court issued two orders to show cause why it should not exercise supervisory control over Judge Clancy orders. Returnable April 12. One case Wakeman Sutton others contempts for alleged violation of an injunction in Silver King Plymouth suit. The other Constable Boyle John Bowers and others for alleged violation of an injunction restraining interference with Nixon house in Butte. Both cases previously before the court on habeas corpus and certiorari.
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Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Clancy
Wakeman Sutton
Plymouth
Constable Boyle
John Bowers
Nixon House
Butte
Court orders show cause on relief. bail set in related cases
The court issued the order to show cause today upon the showing made by Robert McBride who presented both cases and continued Sutton's bail at 500 pounds Powers bail at 100 dollars and others committed with him at 25 dollars each.
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Robert McBride
Sutton
Powers
Cascade Desert Entry Cancelled for Lack of Bona Fide Improvements
Helena reports that Commissioner Herman affirmed a ruling canceling Lena Swagger’s 320 acre desert entry near Cascade. The government held she failed to meet annual expenditure requirements. George Taylor contested, arguing funds were spent on fencing and adjoining public land rather than bona fide improvements.
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The
Standard
Helena
Helena Land Office Today
Washington
Herman
Lena Swagger
Cascade
George Taylor
Runaway Delivery Dash Crashes Wagon on Broadway
A delivery team in Helena fled down Broadway toward Main street colliding with an express wagon at the corner. The crash crushed the wagon and injured driver Seth Bowden, who uses a wooden leg. bystanders narrowly avoided injury.
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The
Standard
Helena
Broadway
Main Street
Seth Bowden
Bowden
Jury Luncheon Fund Gaffe Delivers Lunch From Court
In Brooklyn a jury of twelve women deliberating faced hours in the jury room without food. The judge said there is no fund for luncheon. The prosecution offered to pay, the defense would not object, and the judge allowed each side to send in a luncheon to avoid injustice.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Luncheon Battle Delays Jury Vote Ends With Defense Win
Two councils of war surrounded a jury room as prosecutors provided a lavish luncheon while the defense offered only fruit and bonbons. After a brief pause the forewoman urged another ballot, and the verdict favored the defense.
Imitation tobacco and snuff scheme tried in Dundee court
In Edinburgh court of session yesterday David Wilson and Robert Baxter were prosecuted for possessing powdered wood resembling tobacco and snuff. Evidence showed a Bristol firm communicated with Wilson about supplying imitation cigarette mixture and snuff, prompting a visit to Kirkaldy court and seizure of samples. Baxter claimed the wood had other uses and showed a soap cake made from it. The case was adjourned.
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London Globe
Court of Session
Edinburgh
David Wilson
Blackness Avenue
Dundee
Robert Simpson Baxter
Broughty Ferry
Exchequer
Lord Advocate
Bristol Tobacco
Wilson
Inland Revenue Authorities
Kirkaldy Court
Baxter
Inland Revenue
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