First Degree Assault Hearing In Butte Court
John Connolly facing first degree assault charges after allegedly striking John Cummings with an object in Dublin gulch weeks ago. Judge O’Connor took the case under advisement, with a decision due Saturday. Cummings, hospitalized since the incident, testified about the nighttime confrontation and the fatal strike. Witnesses described finding him bleeding on the street and an ambulance transporting him to a hospital. A bench warrant and fine were issued for witness Margaret Sullivan for contempt. The defense moved to dismiss. the motion was overruled and the case proceeded without defense. Deputy County Attorney Lynch led the prosecution with Mr. Thresher assisting for Connolly.
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John Connolly
John Cummings
Dublin Gulch
Justice of Peace O'Connor
Walkerville
Cummings
Connolly
Margaret Sullivan
Thresher
Mr. Donlan
Lynch
Hearing ends in certiorari case against Justice Arnold
The hearing before Judge Clancy concluded the certiorari action brought by T. F. Hopkins against Justice of the Peace W. H. Arnold, annulling Arnold’s action in a case of R. Morrison against Hopkins. Hopkins, arrested on a warrant for intent to leave the state to defray creditors, sought immediate hearing but faced delays. Related notices mention letters testamentary for Francois Giara and other local matters, including a non-resident defendant in a prior suit and railroad ticket promotions.
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Clancy
T. F. Hopkins
W. H. Arnold
R. Morrison
Hopkins
Justice of the Peace
G. Leo Hageberger
A. J. Schumacher
Judge Adjourns Court in Rent Case for June 8
A court session led by Judge 3. B. McDierman of Department I adjourned to June 8 after proceedings addressing the contested rent dispute. The upcoming hearing will consider the wishes of the tenants and the attorneys involved as part of the business of the court.
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B. McDierman
Department I
Detriet
Cour
New York
Busine
Ates Penain
Wits
Far Tr Ashe
Steves
Walt Ted Coulls
Seager
Athena Setar
Sasournes Ar
Fe Meats
Heey Erie
Erie
Catipana
Couy Fall
Barrow
Cafe Aortas Sd
Street Work Shortage Faces City as Men Seek Jobs
Street Commissioner Jack McLaughlin says there is a constant stream of applicants for work on the streets, with many asking for work even for a day. He notes no regular street force and tries to place as many men as possible, often telling them to return at the start of the month if he can offer something.
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Free Employment Agency
Jack McLaughlin
Chect
Tim
Senator Clark's Copper Joke Sparks Stocknote Banter
After testifying in a Montana suit by a minority stockholder against United Verge Copper, Senator W A Clark was confronted by a youth in the corridor who asked how to make money. Clark offered a broker's card and quoted Amalgamated Copper on margin, noting 6 percent now and 66 percent tomorrow. The young man later bragged of a $450 gain, but Clark had left for Washington as rumors of a copper war settlement buoyed the stock.
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W. A. Clark
Montana
Ind
Justice Beach
Supreme Court
United Verge Copper Company
Boston Exchange
Copper King
Tuy
Washington
Acquittals and court wrangle mark police docket
In Justice Arnold and Judge Boyle courts, Cook and Gerrick couples faced charges. The Cook case for threatening the sheriff’s wife was dismissed for lack of evidence, while the Gerrick matter sparked defense–prosecution conflict over admissibility. Several others entered pleas. a 100 dollar bail secured for W S Nellus to face trial, and a party was fined for drunkenness. The day closed with the funeral notice for Marie Agnes Stewart.
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Warf
Gerrick
S. Nellus
Rowan
Hom
East Broadway
Senator Clarke Defends Chauffeur in Police Court
Special Dispatch reports Senator Clarke appeared as attorney for his chauffeur charged with speeding. He argued the car was within the speed limit and delivered a speech about his world experiences. The judge imposed a $10 fine, paid by the senator.
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Menator
Standard
Washington
Clarke
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Butte News
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Giard
Virginia Giara
District Court
Francois
Montreal
Butte
James Cone
Unaree
Selltabets
Cancoain
Isi
Edie
Statantatens
Evineyar
Great Northern Railway
Alhambra Hot Springs
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Hides Utmaett
MR. Clark
Union
Lonsdale
Berkley
Hualin
Jay
India Linen
India
Sven
Prometia
Gerricks
Chars
Enllty
Samuel Bucklin
John Jackson
South
Arizona
Jackson
Bucklin
Joseph McCullough
Thomas Doe
James
Peoples
Boomer
Jack McDonald
Mary Laduck
Anaconda Road
Marie Agnes Stewart
W. Silver
Clark
The
Ews F. Babcock
Billings
California
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