Five defendants charged in Butte felony cases
The chief deputy county attorney filed informations against five defendants. Washington Strasser faced first degree assault charges, George Johnson was charged with robbery, Sigmund Waldenher and Jean Carleton and Vivian were charged with grand larceny for thefts from victims. All were ordered to appear next Saturday for arraignment. The court also opened with a series of estate and civil rulings and a guardian appointment. A three month old, Joseph Dolan Jr., died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Strasser
Charles Allen
George Johnson
James G. Vier
Sigmund Waldenher
John Helt
American Turf Interest Grows in Europe as Winnings Rise
American racehorse owners increasingly track European events, especially England. In 1898 nine American thoroughbreds started in England across 537 races, winning 87, placing second 55 times and third six times, with purses totaling 126 020 dollars. Pierre Lorillard’s Caiman led earnings with 15000 dollars. Golden Bridge and Myakka also posted strong totals.
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England
Pierre Lorillard
Caiman
Locohatchee
Golden Bridge
Myakka
Old Bennett Bros. firm passes to Olson & Co in Butte
On April 1 the historic Bennett Bros. & Co is succeeded by N. L. Olson & Co. They will continue the wagon and harness business with the largest stock in the state and Rocky Mountain region. The new firm promises low prices and broad selection from carriages to farm implements with emphasis on quality and Eastern prices as their motto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Bros. & Co
Messrs
N. L. Olson & Co
Monsant
Rocky Mountain
Messrs. N. L. Olson & Co
Butte
Demand for Horses Boosts Western Range Market Report
Special correspondence from Dillon notes strong horse demand in the South with British government buyers active in selecting horses, including branded range stock. Also covered are local elections for road supervisors, water and placer claims filed, three ore car shipments from Dillon, and outbound shipments to East Helena, Butte, and Omaha.
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Eau Clare
Wis
Boatman
South Africa
Kansas City
New York
Transvaal
Dillon
R. Stanfield
J. B. Philips
Red Rock
Alf Decker
Dell
Joe Wall
Horse Prairie
W. G. Blair
Grasshopper
J. J. Williams
Big Hole Basin
Antone Jackson
Frank Shaffer
Wisdom
Quitman Owen
Quartz
Thomas J. Elliott
Moonlight
Chinook
Sunlight
Utopia
Birch Creek
Ralph Bushnell
Cora
Jessie
Rocky Hills
George W. French
Antimony
Argenta
Pat
Tom Flynn
W. 8. Pyle
Michael Devitt
Blacktail
R. J. Moore
Little Trail Creek
Big Hole
Rose Pendegast
Warm Spring Creek
East Helena
French Brothers
M. M. Company
Butte
Blue Wing
Omaha & Grant
Omaha
Senate Debates Absolutism of President and Quay Case
The senate debated presidential powers with Daniel Tillman and Platt clashing over imperial authority. Perkins urged changes to elect senators by people, while Quay case proceedings adjourned for Monday. The armor factory bill advanced and a Chinese deportation commission payment bill passed. House honors Evan Settle with resolutions and adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Daniel
Chandler
Platt
Cuba
Congress
Tillman
South Dakota
Quay
Perkins
California
Pennsylvania
United States
Senate
Vandiver
Naval Committee
House
Evan Settle
Kentucky
Naval Bill Passed After Brief Consideration
Washington April 21 The naval appropriation bill passed after a brief consideration ending a heated filibuster by Mr. Underwood of Alabama whose opposition had stalled proceedings yesterday. The measure now moves to enactment with final approvals pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Underwood
Alabama
Hearings in Libby Over Mineral Land Contests
The four day hearing before U S Commissioner J D Posten in Libby examined Northern Pacific railroad witnesses and government officials on whether lands in western Flathead county are mineral or non mineral. Attorneys and witnesses described surveys and maps to support claims, with decisions to be sent to Kalispell for final adjudication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Libby
United States
J. D. Posten
Flathead County
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
J. B. McNamee
St. Paul
F. J. Davies
Tony Lemly
Try
Boylvanite
Mineral Land Commissioners
Railroad Company
R. Oldaker
Sylvanite
Silver Butte
Kalispell
Northern Montana horse round up elects officers at Park
The Northern Montana horse round-up met at the Park and elected J. C. Adams of Sun River as president, hogms Kock Jr. as secretary, H. H. Nekeon as treasurer, with Dan Morris, F. Green, E. F. W. K. Flowcree, J. Wallace Taylor and Robert Cameron as board members. The round-up begins May W and will operate across ranges from Blackfoot to Birch creek and east to the Marin and Dearborn. Owners pay a portion of expenses as all horses are gathered and examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
Montana
Park
J. C. Adams
Sun _ River
Hogms Kock, Jr
Secetary
H. H. Nekeon
Teebsvrer
Dan Morris
F. Green
EF. W. K. Flowcree
J. Wallace Taylor
Robert Cameron
Blackfoot
Missouri
Birch Creek
Marins
Dearborn
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Lander
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
East Broadway
Postoffice
Aeake S
Tae Ata
Brussels
Wilton
Ceay
Tran, Dehy
Butte News
Linesay
Lindsay
Thomas Holman
Henry 8
Pond
Charles Provost
William and
Ida Schlordt
Mat Huhtama
Thomas F. Stephens
City of
Frank Comey
Lucinda S. Bowe
John W. McPeie
Thomas Davies
Elizabeth Davies
Mary Bluett
Elizabeth G. Hicks
James Trebilcock
Maccabee
L. D. Porter
Blake
John A. Nelson
Hughes
W. A. Clark
H. R. Bartlett
Sinclair & Dygert
Emmet Callahan
Hale
Callahan
Mr. Bartlett
Monica Frey Callahan
Miles Cavanaugh
Bartlett
Dr. Wix
Joseph
Joseph Dolan
Olson & CO
Successors
Hirness, Co
South
The
T. Boatman
Home Office
Absolte
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