Federal Building Site Dispute in Butte Court
In a district court filing W Me White and J A Lewis claim $11 442 for locating the federal building site on North Main in Butte. Defendants deny employment and say White and Lewis acted for themselves and other property owners who funded the site effort. Also G W Kariman sues Nicholas Hughes for $373.27 plus a $5 046.26 balance on Harrison Avenue grading with additional $153.82 claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
W. Me. White
J. A. Lewis
Plias Siegel
V. H. Leyson
Frank E. Shaw
Federal Building
North Main Street
White and Lewis
Butte
Forbis & Vane
G. W. Kariman
Nicholas Hughes
Harrison Avenue
Hughes
Lyons v Lane suit over old board bill heard in court
Mary Lyons sues Charles Lane for 1300 claiming unpaid board. Lane argues full payment years ago. Evidence on advances raised. court allows amendment of the answer and a counterclaim. adjournment granted to continue today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lyons
Charles Lane
Clancy
Ingersoll suit against Root over Davis will fee
A general demurrer was filed yesterday in the case of Mrs Eva A. Ingersoll versus Henry A. Root and others for 95000 dollars claimed as an attorney fee from the Davis will contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva A. Ingersoll
Henry A. Root
Colonel Ingersoll
Davis Will
Death of Watson Farr Pfouts After Bowel Inflammation Operation
The 22 year old Watson Farr Pfouts died following surgery for bowel inflammation at Murray and Freund's hospital. Son of Mr and Mrs W C Pfouts of Hutte and Montana he was educated at Butte High School and the University of California. Funeral services set for 10 o'clock this morning at the family residence with Rev S C Blackiston officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson Farr Plouts
Murray & Freund's Hospital
Mr. Pfouts
W. C. Pfouts
Hutte
Montana
Jie
Butte
University of California
West Aluminum Street
8. C. Blackiston
The
Episcopal Church
Yellowstone Park Round Trip Excursion Aug 24
Call on or write W. H. Merriman agent for particulars regarding a $39 round trip excursion to Yellowstone Park and return on August 24.
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Yellowstone Park
W. H. Merriman
Jen'l
Agt
N. P. Ry
Cor. Park and
Main Sts
Trunk Found With Young Girl Remains near Seattle
Workmen digging near South Seattle unearthed a small trunk containing the remains of a young girl. Coroner Hoye, notified, reports a bullet hole in the skull and that the body was cut and placed in the trunk. He believes the victim was buried at least four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Hoye
Bequest of 25000 Pounds To Charity By London Benefactor
Under the will of the late James Toleman of London the sum of 25000 pounds sterling is bequeathed to charity and the executors are given absolutely a free hand in its distribution.
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London
James Toleman
King Edward Orders King Cup Race Sail to Cowes
London August 8 King Edward sent a request to the Royal Yacht squadron to sail the match for the King s Cup at Cowes next Saturday, postponed due to the death of the German empress.
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London
Edward
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cnpresss
Cowes
Mine Workers Vake No Action
Indianapolis August 7. National executive board of United Mine Workers met briefly and transacted no business. Ad journment was taken in respect for the fallen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
The
United Mine Workers
Wes Laken
Fusion advances in Nebraska amid party talks
Lincoln August 7 fusion of the democrats populists and free silver republicans was practically agreed upon after meetings of state central committees. The three parties plan a joint state convention set for September 17 in Lincoln with W. J. Bryan addressing the gatherings and urging fusion.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Empress Frederick Longsuffered As Empress Dies
Berlin reports detail the Dowager Empress Frederick’s last hours with Emperor William by her bedside from 5:30 a.m. until noon. Funeral set for Aug 18 at Friedenkirche mausoleum near Potsdam. mourning regs impose dress codes and restrictions on public entertainments for weeks.
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Berlin
Presf
Frederick
Frankfurter Zeitung
William
Friedenkirsche
Potedam
McKinley Sends Condolence to Edward VII on Empress Frederick Death
President McKinley sent a formal condolence message to King Edward VII upon the death of his sister, the Dowager Empress Frederick of Germany. The note, dispatched from Washington, expresses sincere sympathy for the royal family.
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King Edward
Washington
McKinley
Edward
Empress Frederick
Germany
State Department
Edward VII
London
WM. McKinley
Royal family to attend Empress Frederick funeral in Hamburg
London reports King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria with Prince Nicholas of Greece will travel to Hamburg Friday for Empress Frederick's funeral next Sunday. A Commons vote adopted a condolence and sympathy resolution for King Edward and Emperor William praising the Dowager Empress's life and efforts to foster Franco British ties.
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London
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Victoria
Prince Nicholas
Greece
Hamburg
Empress Frederick
King Edward
Emperor William
Frederick
House of Commons
Balfour
Prince Henry on the Way for Homburg Visit
Brest reports Prince Henry of Prussia, who has been with the German fleet at Cadiz, will land here and travel by special train to Homburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Henry
Brest
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Cadiz
Homburg
Arms for Filipinos seized at Hongkong
Advices from Victoria British Columbia report the Hongkong police confiscated in Queen's road west on July 10 hundreds of Mausers old firearms revolvers Chinese horse pistols and assorted ammunition with tools. A Chinese junk owner said Europeans chartered his vessel to secretly land the arms in Samar Philippines. Fort Scott mass meeting draws 2500 demanding removal of Rev Fraser and others pushing enforcement of the prohibitory law.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Hongkong
Queen's Road
West
Samar
Philippine Islands
Fort Scott
Kan
Fraser
State Temperance Union
Erratic Gen Digby Willoughby and His Troubled Troop
An unruly officer Digby Willoughby disciplined a trooper who insulted him. He then fought the trooper and two associates, washing his hands in a stable bucket. The three were later faced and given seven days punishment drill for mutiny in camp limits.
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Digby Willoughby
Willoughby
Aliwal
Digby
Pug
Kaiser Faces Heat Wave Question as Lose Majesty
From the New York World, the Kaiser finds a peculiar consolation amid a global heat wave: he can declare it an act of lose majesty to inquire if the weather is hot enough for him. This tongue in cheek remark highlights wartime era humor and the strain of conditions on German leadership.
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New York
Germany
Kaiser
Hin
Perry Celebration Strengthens U S Japan Ties Abroad
The Perry celebration in Yokohama marks a strengthening friendship between the United States and Japan. Admiral Rodgers receives honors aboard the New York as 600 residents and Japanese officials fete him, signaling warmer Sino-American ties and a more cordial social outlook between the two nations.
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Yokohama
Victoria
B. C
Perry
America
Japan
Admiral Rodgers
Commodore Perry
New York
China
Pekin
Quan Shi Kai
Chin
City of Pekin
San Francisco
Korea
Cloudbursts Do Damage Across Utah Floods Rail Lines
Cloudbursts and heavy rain in Utah caused two deaths and extensive property damage. At Winter Quarters a flood swept away Matt Korbilo and his child, the wife rescued after serious injuries. Rail lines including Rio Grande and Short Line washed out. Eureka flooded streets and cellars. a Morgan landslide delayed Union Pacific trains. Parley Canyon landslide cut Salt Lake water. a severe electrical storm disrupted telegraph and left Salt Lake City in darkness.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Winter Quarters
Pleasant Valley Coal Company
Matt Korbilo
Korbilo
Union Pacific
Parley’s Canyon
Electric Light Company
Two Men Arrested in Ohio River Murder Case
Wheeling West Virginia August 7 two young men John Cline and Clayton Rogers were arrested on charges of abducting and murdering 17 year old May Yost and throwing her into the Ohio river. May Yost disappeared after being taken from Walter Hammond at gunpoint he identifies the suspects. The body has not been recovered.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John Cline
Clayton Rogers
May Yost
Ohio River
Walter Hammond
Funeral rites for Long Island bishop Abram N. Littlejohn
Funeral services for Abram Newkirk Littlejohn, Protestant Episcopal bishop of Long Island for 23 years, were held at the Cathedral of the Incarnation in Garden City. The Right Rev Henry C. Potter of New York conducted the rites, with interment at Great Neck.
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New York
Abram Newkirk Littlejohn
Long Island
Te Cathedral of the Incarnation
Garden City
L. L
Kenry C. Potter
Great Neck
LU L
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Butte News
Federal Building Site
Grader
Watson Farr Pfouts
Aopular
Mes
W. G. Plouts
Hiody
King
Mitchell
Fusion
Nebraska
M'Kinley
Terially
Kado
Symons
Superior Summer Stuffs Sale
Dresden
Valve JC
Littlejohn
W. Park St. Butte
W. Park St. Butte, Mont
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