Butte Meaderville Cabin Death Mystery
Andrew Erkas, 30, was found dead in his Meaderville cabin at Lincoln Avenue. Moe forced entry after a noon knock, discovering a wound and pistol, with initial belief split between self-inflicted death and possible murder. An inquest scheduled. Finland inheritance letter found among belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Moe
Andrew Erkas
Meaderville
Erkas
Herman Herron
No. 6
Lincoln Avenue
Duggan
Johnson
Finland
No Contest In Second Ward Council Canvass
The Republican city central committee says no contest in the Second ward on Mondays election results. Alderman-elect Heaney claims a four vote plurality after two ballots were omitted. The council will canvass returns Monday and issue certificates, with annexation voting results sent to county commissioners. A special election for the annexation district may follow in about 20 days. Great Northern tickets to Anaconda and surrounding stops on sale at 41 North Main Street.
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Republican City Central Committee
Heaney
Board of County Commissioners
Basin
Montana Central
Northern Pacific
Helena
Butte
Messrs. Davis
Judson
Detroit
Mich
J. Davis
W. J. Heaney
Nixon and Andrews controversy trial extends for days
In Judge Clancy's court Mrs. Celestia Nixon testified in the tax suit against Silver Bow County over her West Granite Street property. She claims her son bought and gave the property to her and asserts Andrews paid taxes without implying her consent. The case may last a week or more. Separately W. S. Cobban sued the county to stop tax collection on the Baboon placer Mercury lode claim, alleging overtaxation for 1899 1900 and 1901. He seeks a judgment and an injunction claiming the land remains federal title. The Leggat water damage case against Butte City Water Co. continued, and a divorce between Mary and Thomas Moore proceeded via default.
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Celestia Nixon
George W. Andrews
West Granite Street
Andrews
Cotter
Clancy
Cobban
Silver Bow
Bob Ingersoll
United States
J. S. Shropshire
Leggat
Butte City Water Company
Butte Coal Co Offers Sweetwater Rock Springs Coal
Overstock sale on coal delivered citywide with lump price six dollars per ton. Emphasizes pricing is higher than five fifty and urges quick orders. Includes contact phone 477 and address 19 Last Broadway Butte Coal Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweetwater Rock Springs
Butte Coal Company
Broadway
Best Value in Pianos and Organs at Orton Bros Butte
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, ca on Orton Bros. 291 No Meio street Butte.
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Orton Bros
Meio Street
Butte
Mine worker injured in handcar collision at Pennsylvania mine
Thomas Keegan, 28, a Pennsylvania mine employee, suffered a head bumper strike and bruises when a handcar hit him and rolled over him. He was taken to B M hospital yesterday afternoon. doctors say injuries are not serious and he is dazed but stable. He is single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Keegan
Pennsylvania
S$egan
Plumber Obtains Permit for New Eight-Room House
William Linsley, a plumber, secured a permit for a one-story and basement residence at 415 South Montana street. The eight-room house measures 37 by 62 feet and is valued at $5,000.
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William Linsley
Montana Street
Smallpox Case Reported in Braund House Room 44
A smallpox case was discovered yesterday in room 44 of the Braund house. The patient is Clifton Drake, who has been removed to the pesthouse.
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Braund House
Clifton Drake
Orr and Miss Medlin Wed at Merlin Hotel
News from Dillon reports the marriage of William Haskell Orr of this city to Miss Celia Medlin at the Merlin hotel. The ceremony occurred at 6 50 o'clock last evening.
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Dillon
Merlin
William Haskell Orr
Celia Medlin
Short Line Excursion Tickets to San Francisco or L A
The Short Line announces a 50 dollar California excursion with return from April 23 to 28 and final return by June 25. The Butte Ōgden route covers 500 miles, offering a 30 hour savings. reserve berths at City Office 105 North Main Street, Butte. O WILSON, General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Butte-Ogden
North Main Street
Butter
O. Wilson
Secretary Shaffer of Baker Chocolate Corp Ends Life in Wall Street Office
Oscar A. Shaffer 28 year old secretary and treasurer of the W. H Baker Chocolate Company shot himself at the company offices on Wall Street New York. He had arranged to meet his wife at closing time and was found dying in his chair after the shot rang out.
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New York
Oscar A. Shaffer
W. H Baker Chocolate Company
Wall Street
Shaffer
Basin Cataract district eyed for copper riches and big ore
Special correspondence notes Cataract Basin Ten Mile creeks host high grade copper and silver deposits. Mines like Alta, Crystal, Jack, Commerce, Bullion and Buckeye drive strong production. Basin smelter and rail link aid shipments while porphyry dike zones promise Homestake like fame.
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Standard
Ten Mile
A. E. Walton
London
England
Butte
Walton
Wickes
Cataract
Alta
Gregory
Minah
Hope
Katy
Porphyry
Homestake
Dakota
Alaska
Red Mountain
St. Lawrence
Discovery
Discovery Shaft
Navy Enlisted Force Raised by 3000 in New Bill
Washington reports the naval appropriation bill increases the enlisted force by 3000 men in the rough draft presented to the House Naval Committee. The bill also includes standard naval establishment funding and substantial allocations for yard and dock improvements, while shipbuilding details await full committee action.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Naval Establishment
Padilla Seen Off Taboga Island as Gunboats Pursue
Padilla, the revolutionary gunboat, was sighted this morning off Taboga Island near Panama City. Government gunboats departed to pursue her amid ongoing tensions in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Padilla
Taboga Island
Pana
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Butte News
Kin-Hee
Chicago
Davis & Weimescary CO
Main St
Butte, Mont
Schilling @ White
West Park
King Block
Rock Springs Coal
E. Williams
Front St
R. J. Ogden
Sheridan
Republican Committee
City Council
Hennessy’s
Axminster
Mammoth Water
Orr—Medin
California
Silver Bow Paint House
E. Park Street
Percale Wrappers
Hennessy
Heywood
Sunny South
Vici Kid
Bunker Hill” School
Acorn
Montana
Mollie McGregor
Boomerang Gulch
John H. Curtis
A. G. Clarke
Alvin Doehler
Matt Matson
Baltimore
William Owsley
Curtis
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