Trial of Fred Delyle in Butte for forgery
The Butte jury heard the case of Fred Delyle a small time forger who operated with two teen accomplices in a brief period last year Judge Clancy presiding Two confederates turned state evidence detailing a forging ring that used Major W Smith & Bro checks Across witnesses Delyle admitted knowledge of the forgeries but denied attempting to cash them The trial adjourned without a conclusion and a penitentiary term seems likely based on the evidence presented
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Fred Delyle
Butte
D. J. Giard
Alex Mackel
Delyle
Kelley
Supreme Court of the United States
Major W Smith
Smith
LD. J. Giard
Higgins
Hoge, Brownlee & Co
Major
W. Smith & Bro
Howard B. Smith
Major W. Smith
Denver
McKenty
South Butte
Anaconda
Giard
Wiliam O'Neil
Smith & Bro
MecKenty
McWhenty
Guardianship Sought for Black Husband in Butte District Court
A petition by Alice M. Black asks the court to appoint a guardian for her husband James B. Black due to age and long term intoxication. She reports physical infirmities and a nearly dissipated property including a 320 acre ranch and about 100 horses in Jefferson and Madison counties needing oversight. Judge Lindsay set the hearing for April 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Black
John BE. Black
District Court
Jefferson
Madison
Lindsay
Milk standard pledge sparks dairy industry clash
Our customers trust the purity of the milk we serve. We reject entire dairy lots failing our richness standard. This stance creates enemies among dairymen and feeds competition concerns. The Butte Milk Depot expected such friction when it began business and hopes the public stays skeptical of complaints from those who cannot profit under our rules.
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Butte
Syndicate Forms to Build Cuba New York Railroad Line
A strong syndicate led by Sir William Van Horne plans a Cuba New York railway stretching the length of Cuba. The enterprise, expected to require substantial capital, has already secured subscriptions and awaits necessary authorization. Associates include William Whitney Gen Dodge Edward Berwind Gen Samuel Thomas Levi Morton Henry Whitney J P Morgan Weidener Dolan Elkins Walters James Hit and George Hopkins of various rail interests.
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New York
Cuba
Sir William (. van Horne
William ©. Whitney
G. M. Dodge
Edward J. Berwind
Samuel Thomas
Levi Morton
This
City
Henry M. Whitney
Boston
P. A KR. Weidener
Thomas D. Dolan
R. H. Elkins
Philadelphia
H. Walters
Baltimore
James J. Hit
Great Northern Railway Company
Clearge KB. Hopkins
Andrews Takes Command Of Monocacy In Pacific Move
April 5 report says Commander F M Andrews detached from the Enterprise assigned to Asiatic station to command the Monocacy. Herelieves Commandant G A Bicknell who goes to Mare Island navy yard.
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Washington
F M. Andrews
Enterprise
Asiatic Station
G. A. Bicknell
Mare Island Navy Yard
Pioneer Actress Aida Lawrence Dies in Quincy Home
Mrs. Aida Lawrence, one of the nation s oldest actresses, died at her Quincy Illinois home on April 5. She appeared in leading roles with Edwin Booth and acted with Laura Keene Junius Brutus Booth John McCullough Joseph Jefferson and other eminent tragedy and comedy stars.
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Quincy, IL
Aida Lawerence
Edwin Booth
Laura Keene
Junius Brutus Booth
John McCullough
Joseph Jefferson
Admiral Dewey Candidacy Questioned by Judge McHatton
Judge McHatton, Montana Democratic committeeman, weighs Dewey versus Bryan for the presidential nomination. He admires Dewey but calls his candidacy a mistake. He favors Bryan as the better qualified leader with stronger statecraft and governing knowledge. He says both could beat McKinley, but Bryan is the logical choice for the nation.
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Admiral Dewey
Judge McHatton
Montana
Dewey
McHatton
Bryan
McKinley
Chicago Tribune
Admiral Deweyr
United States
Impending Russia Japan War Sparks Chinese Foreigners Tensions
Oriental reports say Chinese hostility to foreigners grows under Russian prompts with British citizens targeted in China. A Burma frontier battle left British and Indian forces suffering injuries while Chinese casualties rose. In Burma a major clash saw 500 Chinese fight 75 Rangoon police, with the British vessel Woodcock involved in earlier incidents. Japanese naval actions near Hokkaido sparked fears of a broader war. China watches upheaval as Empress Dowager remains strategic, with fears of rebellion after Kwang Hsu’s death and tension in Shanghai and Tianjin. Britain resumes northern patrols as Korea grants a mining concession to Pritchard Morgan for 25 years.
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Vancouver
B. C
China
Japan
Yokohama
Burmah
Hertz
Rangoon
H. M
Woodcock
Shash
Russia
Hokkaido
New Chiang
Amur
Pekin
Imperial Chinese Railway
Yingkok
New Chwang
Echigo
Bank of Japan
Kwang Heug
Kwang Heu
Liang Kiang
Liu
Jung Lu
Chin
Tuan
Hun
Yekin
Kang Yu Wie
Liang Chihchao
Chinese Reform Party
Luochuan Lin
Nanking
Boxers’ Recret Society
Korea
Pritchard Morgan
Dewey Candidate Favored by Gold Democrats in New York
Gold democratic leaders in New York show general friendliness toward Admiral Dewey as a presidential candidate. They stress the importance of a strong platform and discuss whether Dewey would spark broad support if backed by a solid program.
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New York
Admiral Dewey
Abraham S. Hewitt
Dewey
W. Rourke Cochran
Bryan
Edward M. Sheppard
G. FE. Sickles
John DeWitt Warner
Republicans Drive Puerto Rico Tariff Bill To President
The House Republicans, in caucus, voted to accept all Senate amendments and send the Puerto Rico tariff bill to the president. A few dissenters opposed the civil government provisions granting the president power over the Puerto Rican upper council and franchises. Attendance split between those favoring the measure and seven members who previously opposed the bill.
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Washington
House
Senate
Cooper
Wisconsin
Moody
Massachusetts
Messrs. McCall
Littlefield
Maine
Lorimer
Ilinois
Crumpacker
Indiana
Heatnote
Minnesota
Lane
Iowa
Warner
Catholic division grows over Dubuque archbishop successor
In Dubuque Iowa on April 5 reports show a split in Catholic circles over appointing a successor to Archbishop Hennessey. Nominations by the priest convocation included Carroll Dubuque Keats Washington and Melaughlin Clinton with later mentions of O Gorman Sioux Falls and Scanlan Salt Lake. German diocese priests sent protests to Rome against Archbishop Keane as a candidate. A planned bishops meeting to divide the diocese was barred by Archbishop Martinelli apostolic delegate.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Hennessey
R. Carroll
Keats
Washington
MelLaughlin
Clinton
O'Gorman
Sioux Falls
Scanlan
Salt Lake
Rome
Keane
Martinelli
Indicted in Skaguay Murder Case
Victoria reports Jim Hanson and several others including Jack Klam and Martha Hanson held for trial at Skaguay in April for the murder of the Hortons. The defendants admit the killing and have waived the preliminary examination.
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Victoria
B. C
Jim Hanson
Prince of Wales Passage Through Hamburg Abrupt Train Move
The Prince of Wales and his party traveled through Hamburg this morning. The train did not stop there and continued on to Kiel.
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Hamburg
Prince of Wales
Kiehl
Cuban Official Issues Warning to Mayors
Havana on April 5 reports Secretary of State and Government Diego Tamayo has issued an order directing all mayors to issue warnings by 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
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Havana
Diego Tamayo
War Departments Prepare as Port Arthur Grains Rise
Shanghai reports ominous war preparations as Russia rushes grain to Port Arthur at panic prices and imports wheat from North China. Japan mobilizes naval reserves for upcoming maneuvers with the full fleet to be engaged in the action.
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Shanghai
Port Arthur
China
Japan
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Butte News
Clancy
Flight & Fairfield
Murray
Cass
Husband
James A. Murray
Home Investment and Realty Company
Montana Loan and Realty Company
N. P. Holter
N. J. Gould
Lee Mantle
Charles
Warren
Home Investment Company
Holter and Goult
Lews
Alex Laist
Miles Cavanaugh
Susan M. Christian
Stephen Christian
Benjamin T. Tacy
Elizabeth C. Tacy
James Eva
Eva
Marcus Daly
George W. Cooper
A. Heilbronner
Miles Finlen
Minnie Healey
George B. Dygert
Hechnell
National
Bryan the
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Ae Ls
East Park Street
Courtney
Thomas F. Courtney
Ted
Anaconda Copper Mining CO
Lumber Department
Nacturers
Hamilton, Mont
Cor
Arizona
Aluminum
Hutte
Yaris Cor
Birch and
Pront
Annonda
Nes
Sill
Freestate College
Rice, Fulton & Gold, Proprietors
Simon Bank
Lily Hearts Solid Chald fHlearts
Engera J
Jrand Opera House
Butte, Mont
G. O McFearland
the Real
Jeffries
Sharkey
Wm A. Brady
Thos. O Rourke
Coney Island
Grand Opera
G. O
McFarland
Poone
Lowisn
Jepson
Suttons New Theater
Butte Acrie No. Il
Sutton
Will S
Apei
Rising Opera
Audran
Wills
Rising
Pippe
Lillian Kemble
Kettina
Kirth
Faurnig
Kind Peremission
Lienneman & Bsehmidt
Calffootie
Aavdena
Olga
Joe
Queen
DR. Dodd
West Park Street
Butte, Montana
Over Brownfield Canty Carpet Co
Law Reform Committee
A. Auvendre
Paris
Newbro Drug Co
Underwood Typewriter
L. A. May
T. G. Heine
M.D
Hennessy Building
DR. Chung
Herb Sanitarium
Toldoln Strom
Georgetown
Minng
Deer Lodge
NEW Southern Cross Gold Mining Company
Silver Bow Eonty
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