New Automatic Pistol, the Parabellum at Davis & Weimescary
A detailed report on the Luger Parabellum automatic pistol, its recoil action, eight cartridge magazine, rapid fire capability, and test performance at Springfield armory. It notes adoption by United States and Swiss governments and mentions on sale with manipulation guide from Davis & Weimescary Co.
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Davis & Wermescary
United States
Switzerland
United States of America
Davis & Weimescary Co
End of Bitter Controversy Court Keeps Child With Charles Family
Judge Harney ruled the best interests of 3 year old Margaret Bonney Pearce, now Margaret Helen Charles, are served by remaining with Mr. and Mrs. John F. Charles who have effectively adopted her. The hearing revealed a contract marriage for Mrs. Lyles and details of property, income, and prior guardianship, with witnesses outlining reputations and conduct.
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Lyles
Pearce
Charles
O'Brien
Anaconda
Chapman
Papa
Mamma
South Butte
M. Donlan
Mrs. Lyles
Old Timers In One Bunch Tells Helena Runaway Tale
Old settlers Harry Acheul and Col. Charles Curtis recall a Helena incident from decades ago featuring a runaway Indian cayuse and a spirited Hennessy wagon team. Curtis and Acheul recount the horse chase past Parden and Painter’s drug store, with a dramatic rescue at the hydrant and a crowd on Granite street, as Alderman-elect Bachelor helps corral the horses. Mayer’s jeweler ad follows.
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Harry d'Acheul
Charles Curtis
Col
John H. Curtis
Last Chance Gulch
Helena
Atlantic Seaboard
Missouri
Montana
Colonel Curtis
West Granite Street
Charlie Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Curtis & Booker
Parden & Painter's
Vacheul
Curtis
Charlie Jeffries
Main Street
Johnnie Curtis
d’Acheul
d'Acheul
Hennessy
Granite Street
Hamilton and
Granite
Deer Lodge
Lewistown Doings Special Correspondence April 6
Reports from Lewistown note progress on two cyanide claims Red Rock and the Scarlet near Abbey property in North Moccasin with surface work yielding promising results. Abbey Cyanide Gold Mining Milling Co reports a solid ore body from a cave crosscut and plans an exploration tunnel to gauge extent. J R Cook returns from a visit and is optimistic. J L Bright insured his Lewistown residence for 3500 after a recent fire, with 2000 on the building and the rest on furniture. Frank Moshner and Miss Callie Hagerty wed quietly at Judge E K Cheadle’s home, then departed for Moshner’s nearby ranch residence. Hagerty recently arrived from Ohio with her mother and has made friends locally.
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Standard
Lewistown
Allis
Red Rock
Abbey
Moccasin
Abbey Cyanide Gold Mining Milling Company
J. R. Cook
J. L. Bright
Frank Moshner
Callie Hagerty
E. K Cheadle
Mr. Moshner
Miss Hagerty
Ohio
Fisher Turned Loose After City Court Admonition
J F Fisher a barber from Melrose was released from custody after admitting petty theft of small articles belonging to ex policeman Sheehy from a boarding house on East Park street. He showed signs of mental distress and was admonished to avoid taking others' property. Susie Hun, accused of street walking and frequenting saloons, was fined five dollars on three counts and jailed for lack of funds. Mrs Rowena was fined for intoxication. Louisa McLain pled guilty to breaking a window at 417 South Arizona and fined ten dollars.
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Sheehy
Melrose
Fisher
Fast Park Street
Susie Hun
Rowena
Louisa McLain
South
Arizona Street
Short Line excursion tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles
The Short Line offers round trip excursion tickets at 50 dollars for travel to either San Francisco or Los Angeles with a return by June 25. The advert notes the Butte Ogden route covers 500 miles, claiming a 30 hour time saving, and urges reservations at city office 105 North Main Street, filed by General Agent H. O. Wilson.
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San Francisco
Los Angeles
Butte-Ogden
North Main Street
Butte
H. O. Wilson
Timber hearing drags on with lengthy testimony
The timber hearing continues with numerous witnesses examined and more to come. Yesterday Charles A. Jackways resumed on the witness stand and spoke into the afternoon before being relieved by another.
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Charles A. Jackways
Day's Big Bargains Fancy Jewelry Sale
We have secured at a very big discount a manufacturer's sample line of fancy jewelry and can offer for half to a quarter of worth many pretty pieces in bracelets pin sets lockets chatelaine pins brooches rings necklaces watch chains hat pins watch guards and more.
Bargains at Hennessys Store Offer Fine Jewelry
Bargains abound on a wide range of silver and gold plated items including watch guards, bracelets, lockets, chatelaine pins, and neck chains. Prices start at 25c with many pieces offered at 50c to $1.50, plus novelty bags, hosiery, and silk accessories in multiple colors and styles.
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Mayer
West Park Street
Butte
Books and Stationery Sale Ad Highlights Deep Discounts
An old newspaper ad lists gilt top poetry sets, cookbooks with hundreds of recipes, White House Cook Book, Webster's Dictionary, stationery styles, Thackeray complete works, Shakespeare, Emerson, Irving, and late copyright titles. Sale prices cut original values, with multiple volumes and editions featured.
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Tlome Queen
White House
Standard Books
Thackeray
Shakespeare
Emerson
Irving
Washington
Rice
L. Emmett
Olt
M. D. Price
Parker
Dal
Timber claim testimonies in Western Montana court
Jasper B Seeley and Jack Ways testified about taking up timber claims in Western Montana. Seeley echoed the same line, noting other men and women also pursued claims. The testimony was dry with no interest shown and even lack of water for attendees in the courtroom.
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Jasper B. Seeley
Montana
Jackways
Mr. Seeley
Twin Bridges Happenings Report Several Deaths and Injuries
News from Twin Bridges includes Hank Lehmer's death from Brights disease after a long illness. Details on William Davis Grandfather Davis and his 75 years, cave-in injuries to William Corbet, and Grinsell's broken leg. Also notes local events: Sato Coming, Ed Coston building contract, and growing basketball interest with large exhibition crowds.
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Standard
Twin Bridges
Hank Lehmer
Bright
Lehmer
Yth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Madison County
West Gate Lodge
Wiley Mountjoy
William Davis
Davis
Watseka
William Corbet
Wilson
Cline
Grinsell
Laurin
Mr. Grinsell
Sato
Butte
Roy
Navy
Co. P. Newell
Ed Coston
More affidavit makers deny agreement was by chance in mining case
In the Plymouth Silver King mining trial Judge Clancy warned jurors to beware of affidavit makers as affidavits surface claiming verdicts came from a gamble. Jurors admit understanding not to be bound by the result while asserting $28 400 as fair. Names include Patrick Farrell J I Arms Richard Payne Philip Harrington Ben Haim Peter Petersen George E Rawson James McPharland Patrick Riordan John Gilbert J H Maloney C P Drennan.
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Plymouth- Silver King
Clancy
Patrick Farrell
J. I. Arms
Richard Payne
Philip Harrington
Ben Haim
Peter Petersen
George E. Rawson
James McPharland
Patrick Riordan
John Gilbert
Arms
Payne
Harrington
Wakeman Sutton
J. H. Maloney
C. P. Drennan
John Johnson
Barber Files Bankruptcy Petition in Butte Court
Morris Patton, a barber of Butte, yesterday filed for bankruptcy in the U S court. His liabilities total 277.49 with 111 secured. Assets include household goods and wearing apparel valued at 200 and a half interest in barber chairs at 100, all creditors listed in Butte.
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Morris Patton
Butte
United States
Neihart Items Special Correspondence Report
Neihart April 15 R J Vaughan is very ill at his home. Harry Bakers cow killed after being struck by a Great Northern engine last Friday. Mrs Mary Burke and son Eddie returned home Friday after visiting friends in Great Falls. E J Sandford with wife and brother in law arrived from their Musselshell ranch to move to the new home there. City council canvassed the city election. E A Shaw elected mayor and Peter Rush George Cudmore and W H Harrison elected aldermen.
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The
Standard
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