Souvenirs of Butte and its famed knife keepsake
A historical notice recalling Butte souvenirs including a copper paper knife with silver blade and gold plates set with Montana sapphires, once gifted to notable figures in America and abroad during Teddy Roosevelt's era, highlighting the charm of unique local artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fy Botte
Niremberg
China
Maine
California
Alaska
Siam
Teddy
Montana
Butte Notes Glimpse Local Life and ads mix
Butte Current Notes cover meeting plans at Walker's, local personalities arriving or visiting, businesses for rent and sale, coal and lumber suppliers, Budweiser labels, and a used car deal. Advertisements for shoes, books, and office supplies sit alongside notes on Liquor brands and a university lab update.
Bigamy Confession Tangles Butte Marriage Case
Maery Dyke warned as her husband Jacob Cohen admits a second marriage. Cohen, a Butte printer, is charged with bigamy after confessing to a Chicago wife and two children bearing the Dyke name. The wife No.1 confronts him. she pleads, while the couple’s illicit household ends with a split, and the second wife prepares to move toward Montana with the children. Officials plan formal charges and a possible conviction, as the affair unfolds across New York and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilaky Dyke
Hutte
New York
Siarrh
Jennis Cohen
Tacob Cohen
Cohen
Byke
Rat Wih
West Silver Street
Duke Las
I Josa
Chicago
Butte
Seavinus
Wile
Byko
Baldwin
Montara
Youlerdnay
Lave
Soneon
Fen
Ain Sayy
Two Cities Pwn T John M'Dermott
Local forgery charges have led to an arrest warrant for John M Dermott in Pocatello Idaho. Authorities describe a 49 year old man about 5 feet 9 inches tall 160 pounds with sandy hair and a mustache. He allegedly absconded after stealing nearly $400 from Louis Fariman decoration on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh McPorenott
Butte Oflen
Pocatodly
Ida
Quiny
Wellus
Butte
McDermontt
Louis II Farinan
Howe Decoraion
South Mat Street
Unit Ie
Flos
McDor- Mott
Butte Saloon Frauds and Rough Rider Tales Highlight Montana News
A Western visiting party sought cash in Butte banks, securing £1,600 via a check, while a local saloon keeper supplied currency to the fund. Brennan, a Montana rider, enters competitions with a temperate record and strong odds, after successful forest reserve debates. The piece also recalls old livestock poison wardens and crude veterinary methods, contrasting with modern stockmen guarding their interests in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Wornton
John Boyle O'Relly
Board of Trade
Minneapolis
Thornton
Bulle
Montana
Madicon
Logan
Meéutana
Plans for addition heady for bidders at city hall
Plans for a third story rear addition to city hall, adjoining the police department and jail, outline an emergency hospital, detention wards for women and girls, and boys detention. The project aims to add space without enlarging city officials’ quarters, with bids to be opened Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chon
Corby
Democratic Council
Cnld
City Hall
Police Department
Thin City Hall
Daton- Hon
Mayer’s $1.50 watch cleaning policy explained
A dated argument defends Mayer’s watch cleaning at $1.50, claiming thorough initial work prevents recalls within a year. The piece notes higher prices from rivals, but argues cheaper services ensure better long term value and a one year guarantee, with reference to Mayer’s Park Street shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayer
Foss
Mayer Murat
Wateh
Mentanas
West Park Street
Hospital Ward Layout Plans At Butte Detention Facility
The detention complex outlines a 19 by 10 feet entry area and single ward blocks including women and men’s hospital wards. Ward dimensions 14 by 1 feet for the women, 11 by 15 feet for the larger women’s ward. Wards face an alley with patrol activity noted. Critics say the hospital should be moved to reduce noise but support plans if implemented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elly Hall Alley
Buttes Warned Imposter Sought
A report from Chief of Poller Quinn states an imposter posing as A Brennan, solicitor for a New York engraving company, is being sought by New York authorities. Inspector James McCalfer ty of the detective bureau requests arrest of the impostor. Postal and commercial firm Paxson and Norkefollar listed. Macaulay address and phone provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poller
Quinn
A- Brennan
Psculo
Bart lEngrav Ing Company
New York
Mesa
Tames McCalferty
Dttertive Bureau
Ula Aetropolis
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Butte News
Blandara
Tn Us
Gast Broadway
Tetephone
Fairfield Company
Walker's
East Park Street
Bros
Surniture
South Main
McLaughton Coal Co
Budweiser
Michelob
Majestic
Dutta Stove
C. W. F. Mes
Twa Det
Calpin Dutcher
Billings
Browne & Flanigan Co
Mae Thorne
L. O. Osluess
Gread Pats
Dr. McIntyre
State Savings Bank
Pipestone Springs
Northwest
Tt. Scanlan
Milwaukee & Puget Sound
Goalhead
Igep
Serena Sherwood
Creat Jerdas
Inok
Busit S
Peninsular
Toast Reliable
BrownSeld-Canty Co
Post Ofice
Kenner
Kalispell
Willa B. Shephare
Sheridan
Bute
George R Metlen
Illon
Bulte
J. Gilroy
Wallace
Idaho
Oher Paints
Jack Mulligan
Miekes
Brenk Ellel
Dillon
Butta
Yellowstone National Park
John Woodworth
Hraatus Paush
Madison Valley
Salt Lake City
James Powell
Virgintitty
Sunny Jim
Han Doon
Seattle
Hed Bost
Theodore Siiions
Winks
School of Mines
Coeur d'Alenes
Mathoda
Caicet
I. J. Bayle
John Naugie
Frank I. Wilson
J. J. Nash
C. Kelly
Welona
Ney
If. A. Jackson
Great Northern
Conmany
Portland
Tad Bon
AL Weinberg
W. Park
fUletnon
Princers
Mitches
Butle Navity Gamge
Enel Broadway
Inquira
Orton Bros
North Main Strest
Vvluany
East
Maery Dyke
Botte An
Taco
Ccesss
BIO Montana Drug Co
Libbey, Clark's and Hawkes
John M'Dermott
Breunab
Resident Et Rutte
Ynsterday
Lake City
Grand Army of the Republic
Brennan
Utis
BM Ley
Qmyor Atul 2
Chy Council
Vive
Broadway
Alhambra Hot Springs
Great Northern Depot
Sullivan & Fenton Propriators
Ellis A. Johnston
DALY
Ayah
Celal
Poylisfes
Bagdad
Lleres
Battenberg
New PA Vee Preeretiree
Ces Ee Road
Brownfield
Canty Carpet Co
Mweard
David Tarun
Noag
Belyyeys & Gog
Moyer Finn Aurreys
Grads's
South Maio
Buttes
Stampy
Paxson & Norkefollar
Stent
Macaulay
North Arizona
Atpcot
Ind
Marcus Daly
Hamilton
Welch & Harrington
Hamilton, Mont
West Granite St
Higgins Ave
Missoula
Jackson St
St. Paul, Minn
Gildlavantus
Trent
Slourn, Honey Hood Medical Co
N. Main St
Bulle, Mont
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