Tailor Robbed by Two Highwaymen on Colorado Street Corner
H. C. Seyner was robbed of a pocketbook containing $180 at 11:30 last night near Colorado and Silver streets. The two assailants, one tall and one short, grabbed him from behind as one covered his eyes and threatened death if he cried out. They fled east on Silver toward Main, delaying pursuit due to lack of a clear description. Police were alerted and search efforts continued with uncertain prospects.
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H. C. Seyner
Colorado and
Silver Streets
Seyner
South
Montana Street
West
Knights of Pythias
Order
Silver Street
Main
Everts
Suffocation Verdict in Robert Maguire Case Declared
Coroner's jury returns a suffocation verdict in the Robert Maguire case. The ruling concludes the cause of death as by suffocation following the investigation into the incident.
Inquest Rules Mine Accident Death of Robert Maguire
A coroner jury in Sherman's rooms rules the St Lawrence mine accident a unavoidable death. Robert Maguire fell into a chute of waste material and suffocated with no negligence found against workers. Burial set for Sunday at Catholic cemetery after services at St Patrick’s church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Sherman
Robert Maguire
St. Lawrence
Maguire
Bart Burke
North
Washington Street
St. Patrick's Church
Wiliam Dooly
Dooly
Harrington
Billy
John Collins
John J. Barry
Barry
Prisoner Escape Led by Misdated Charge Dismissed
Thomas Murray of Dublin gulch was discharged in Judge McClernan's court after prosecutors failed to convict on aiding an escape. The state argued Murray helped a man escape while both were under arrest, but the defendant was not charged with a felony. the man aided was only charged with a misdemeanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murray
Dublin Gulch
Yancey
Curtain Bargains Attract Shoppers In Lace Delights
Don’t hesitate about coming here and finding out where the best lace curtain bargains are. You will find all the newest things here. Curtains yards long, pretty designs, at $1.25 and $1.50 a pair. Some that look like real $5.00 kinds at $2.75 a pair. Cheaper kinds at 50c. Curtain rods go free with every pair.
Robber Escapes After Cash heist with Police Escort
Officers accompanied a man who entered an adjoining room alone, his brother Thomas Murray kept the door until the robber fled through a window. The search continues as the suspect, last seen leaving the scene, is reportedly in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Murray
Colorado
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Notices And Events
Helena's Thomas F. Murphy and Missoula's E J Willis are listed at the Thornton. A new son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Whalen. Virginia City's M M Duncan registered at Butte. Mayflower's Z J Thomas registered at the Finlen. Great Falls trainmaster James H ONeill in town. Butte high school dance at Renshaw hall a success. Sheriff Frank Beley visited Walkerville to see brother Charles. Daniel E K Bandmann to lecture on Art and Its Moral Influence. Warrants for three boys James Williams John Doe Lanyon Fred Williams for petty larceny eight rabbits stolen from Caesar Cote. Brooklyn's Thomas C Cummings acquires Lilian quartz lode Chim Snowstorm sixth interest in Harris and Louise from multiple sellers. nominal consideration. W M Drammen Missoula attorney on witness stand in timber hearing. Griswold testimony disputed.
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Butte High School
Renshaw Hall
Frank Beley
Park County
Walkerville
Charles
Daniel EK. Bandmann
James Williams
John Doe Lanyon
Fred Williams
Caesar Cote
Thomas C. Cummings
Brooklyn
Harris
Louise
J. H. Vivian
Lee Hayes
Frank Klepetko
Samuel Barker
Jre
Virginia
Samuel D. Stuart
W. M. Drammen
Missoula
Blake
Griswold
Butte visit defies warnings as Mrs Hamlin tours art exhibit
Mrs Conde Hamlin of St Paul surprised locals by stopping in Butte on her way to California. She attended the city art exhibit organized by the Butte Woman's Club praised Paxson and Russell works and declared Butte civilized despite earlier warnings. The visiting delegation, wife of Conde Hamlin, managing editor of the St Paul Pioneer Press, departed peacefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conde Hamlin
St. Paul
Butte
Calfornia
Dublin Gulch
Paxson
Russell
Pioneer Press
Putte
Saloon Keeper Divorces Wife Over Threats With Dirk
Charles Murphy, a saloon keeper, was granted a divorce from Lizzie Murphy on cruelty grounds after she threatened to kill him while wielding a double edged dirk knife kept in her stocking. Murphy testified she would use it to attack his saloon, a claim corroborated by another witness. CC. C. Darrow represented Murphy.
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Charles Murphy
Lizzie Funk
Harney
Carrie Nation
Murphy
Petition Filed to Adopt Deserted 3 Year Old Girl
A district court petitioned by A C Southerand and Helen Southerland seeks permission to adopt Genevive Southerland, a three year old girl abandoned by her unknown parents who have never cared for her. The petition states the child is attached to the Southerlands and they can raise and educate her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Southerand
Helen Southerland
Genevive Southerland
Southerland
Close of the Art Exhibit by the Woman's Club
Large attendance marks the third day of the Woman's Club art exhibit sponsored by the club’s art department. The event has drawn broad public patronage, praised the displays, and reported financial success. The exhibit continues this afternoon and tonight with a social dance and entertainment featuring Professor Weber and performers, plus a short play performed by Alfreda Smith and her companion.
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Woman's Club
Exhbt
Weber
Skrley
Rinehart
Alfreda Smith
Clever Schramm children delight at Sutton’s theater
Paloma Schramm and her sister Skarla performed at Sutton’s Family Theater under the Young Ladies Institute of Butte. A fair audience enjoyed the piano recital, with Paloma showing masterful touch and Karla nearly equal. Another concert is scheduled this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paloma Schramm
Skarla Schramm
Sutton
Young Ladies’ Institute of
Butte
Schramm
Paloma
Karla
The Nearest Fancy Grocery House Ad Offer
John Holland at 223 North Main street promotes electric light flour liquor department. Urges trying Burgundy wine and other brands with fruity flavor and aging. Lists prices: Extra fine Claret 50 cents per bottle, Zinfandel 75 cents, Burgundy 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Street
Senatorial Philippines hearing delayed by missing witness
Washington April 18 The senate committee on the Philippines did not hear testimony today due to the absence of Grover Flint of Cambridge Massachusetts who had spent time in the Philippines and was reported to have witnessed the water cure He will be heard Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On the Philpines
Breause
Grover Flint
Cambridge
Mass
Philippines
James McDaniels Theatre Manager Dies at 63
Paso, April 1 report says James McDaniels an old time actor and manager died at age 63. He once managed John McCullough's theater in San Francisco and owned the McDaniels block in Cheyenne Wyoming which burned leaving him penniless. He also acted with Clara Morris and Frohman.
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Eri
Paso
Tex
James McDaniels
McDaniels
John McCullough
San Francisco
Cheyenne
Wyo
Clara Morris
Frohman
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Richelieu
Old Virginia
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Butte, Moat
Tonkin
E. Park St
C. A. Perrin, M. D
Helena, Montana
T. G. Heine
Montana St
Lourse
A. m
Mont
Robert Maguire Case
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Park and Main Sts
Butte, Mont
Butte Briefs
Thomas F. Murphy
Helena
Thornton
E. J. Willis
Thomas Whalen
M. M. Duncan
Virginia City
Z. J. Thomas
Mayflower
Finlen
James H. O'Neill
Montana Central Division
Great Northern
Great Falls
ST. Paol Club
WOWAN
Tured
Dirk
Family Theater
D. P. Sutton
Barlow
Minstrels
FEA
Tures
The
al. G. Field
San Francisco Post
Los Angeles
S. L
John
Holland
Grocer
Maguire’s Opera House
Daniel E
Bandmann
Humane Society
K. EK. Bandmann
Louise Carter
W. Hi. Cochran
Olive F. Whiting
L. Rufus Hill
Salome Mandolin and Guitar Club
David Garrick
We, Be
Lander
Lander Furniture and Carpat Company
East Broadway
Har
Seymour F. Frasick
East Rockaway
N. Y
Ronl
Aed Dewert
Dincee & Conapn CO
West Crove
Penna
Shef and Heavy
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Largey Lumber Company
East
Iron St
Browne & Flanigan
Dwarf
Union
William Glaccum & Sons
New York
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
BUITE
Cener
Millie
Wholenie Y
Honnker
Moy
Zianing
Anavlonda and
AG Electric Co
Mall
Kohop Remedy Co
Cal
Newton Bros
North Main St
Martie
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