Wisdom killing sparks divided Butte views on murder or quarrel
In Wisdom a gunman killed Frank McLain after a dispute over cashing checks. Supporters of McLain call it cold murder, while Cundiff supporters say it stemmed from a drunken quarrel spurred by a challenge. The Cundiffs, Kentucky raised, fled but were later captured. The community remains split on motive and blame.
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McLain
Lewis
Lewis Cundiff
Joe
Cundiff
Cundiffs
Kentucky
Joy riding party visits Deer Lodge in Montana
A large group from Butte traveled to Deer Lodge in joy machines to fish at the Conley and McTague ranch and tour the state prison. The outing featured a banquet with ten trout, a prison band concert, and a downtown luncheon before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Conley & McTague Lake
Butte
Mulholland
Nathanson
Hugh S. Wilson
Butte Jockey Club
A. J. Galen
Ode
Death near butte couple escape after buggy plunge
Emmet O'Reilly assistant manager of Montana Electric and Miss Sherman narrowly escape death riding to Basin reservoir when a frightened horse bolts past a passing auto. The buggy overturns sixtyd feet embankment. both riders suffer only slight scratches and receive quick medical care. The horse continues to run free after the wreck.
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Emmet O'Reilly
Montana Electric Company
Miss Sherman
Basin Reservoir
O'Reilly
Sam Hornbeck
Hornbeck
Missoula Unions Plan Great Labor Day Celebration
Missoula unions vote to stage a major Labor Day event on September 6 1909 to fill the gap left by Garden Citys Fourth of July. Tom Scott elected to head the executive committee with Charles Dodge as secretary treasurer. Delegations will form further committees and begin preparations soon.
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Standard
Missoula
Central Trades and Labor Council
Garden City
Tom Scott
Charles Dodge
Storm Damage Riverside and North Main Report
Yesterday's storm caused less damage uptown but notable harm on the outskirts. A cornice blew off the Hennessy annex and a large window at the Orton Bros. on North Main street was broken. Rain carried sand and dirt onto some crossings, with no further damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Butte Briefs: Officials in Missoula and Spokane
Under Sheriff Mike Murray visits Missoula and will register today. Harry Walker, clerk of the police court during the Corby administration, returned yesterday from Spokane where he has been for the past month.
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Mike Murray
Missoula
Harry Walker
Corby
Spokane
Northern Pacific Box Car Fire Near Harrison Avenue
A spark from a locomotive ignited an empty box car filled with rubbish on the Northern Pacific tracks near Harrison avenue via duct in Butte at 10 15 last night. Firemen prevented spread. Earlier a chimney fire on Idaho street hill at 3 yesterday afternoon caused no damage.
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Northern Pacific
Harrison Avenue
Butte
Idaho Street
Bates to Fight Police Case in Supreme Court
Former Detective Charles Q. Bates comments that Bates may pursue the matter through the supreme court to determine his stance. The dialogue includes Mrs. Craw and Mrs. Crab, with a later exchange about summer rest and a place for golf and bridge, followed by a judge.
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Bates
Charles Q. Bates
Supreme Court
Staylaight Oh Miss Wobbins Visit Request
Dialogue fragment shows Staylaight asking Miss Wobbins to visit again. Miss Wobbins counters by saying she cannot see how unless Staylaight goes this time. the line appears as dialogue from a past piece titled Life.
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Miss Wobbins
Nightcap theft leads to robbery charges in Sioux City bar
George Oakes, a carpenter, visited the Sioux City bar for a nightcap and lost a $190 bank note, $55 in gold, and a silver watch after a wrestling incident with bar staff. Proprietors Ivor Setter and Oscar Jordee, plus swamper Axel Walter Peterson, are jailed on robbery counts. Detective Murphy and local robes recount shifting alibis as Oakes demands restitution.
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George Oakes
Elm Orlu
Sioux City
Park and
Arizona Streets
East Granite
Jerry J. Murphy
Ivor Setter
Oscar Jordee
Axel Walter Peterson
Swamper
Oakes
Setter
Peterson
Jordee
Netter
Columbia
Galena
Wyoming Streets
Dew Drop Inn
Murphy
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Washington
Luteys
West Park St
Butte’s Shopping Center
Icans Rex
EGE Ees
Santa Clara Valley
California
van Camp
Empson
Utah
Lutey
Japan
Lowney
Lutey’s XL
Montana
N. Main
Bell
Brophy
Ind
Sappho
Burbank
Bradshaw
Home Baking Co
the Fair S
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Paxson & Rockefeller
Mont
Sanford
Axminster
Oriental Designs
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Corner Park and
Main, Butte
Miss Sher
Butte Briefs
Gheorghe Oakes
Dred
Proprietora Att Nop
Peterson Cells Story
Jordee Wilted
Comrox
Dustin Stax
Washington Star
Western Electric Co
E. Park Street
Rex
Silver
Chase & Sanborn
Soe
Nobhome
Taw. Baar
Who's
Allen
South Main
East
Granite Street
RUTTH
Daly Bank and Trust CO
OF Butte
Capital and Curpiue
John G. Morony
John D. Ryan
Daly
C. C. Swinborne
R. A. Kunkel
John G. Moony
A. Clark
Ross Clank
W. A. Clark & Bro
City
Maren
United States
Europe
Gutee
Alex. J. Johnston
Cashior
State Savings Bank
M. 8. Largey
A. T. Morgan
R. B. Nuckolls
A. P. Bowie
M. S. Largey
J. B Slemons
Id Hickey
C. R. Leonard
Silver Bow National Bank
Seeanes
First National Bank of Dill
John Mauginnis
Robert T. F. Smith
Zephin
H. P. Bennett
First National Bank of
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbott
Butte Land & Inc. Co
State Savings
J. W. Kemper
W. Kemper
Shields
Sec'y and
Treag
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Butte and Anaconda
Flathead Reservation
Ladk Orchestra
Gray’s
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Adyisa
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