Butte Suit Alleges Fraud in Bannister Mining Sale
James W. Forbis files in district court to halt Saturday sale of Bannister Mining property in Butte. He alleges Calvin M. Gates and the Helena bank concealed a Gates judgment and other liens, claiming fraud and seeking a temporary restraining order with hearing set for Sept. 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Forbis
Calvin M. Gates
American National Bank of
Helena
P. A. Regan
Bannister Mining Company
Butte
Lindsay
Mr. Forbis
T. ©. Power
American National Bank
Alex C. Johnston
Name Bank
Bannister Company
Helena Bank
Valley Lode
Aim
Tecumseh Lode
K. D. Bannister
A. ©. Johnston
District Court of
Gates
Johnston
Powers
Tecumseh and Valley Lode
Forbis
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co Advertising Note
We are located at the corner of Granite and Hamilton streets and invite old and new patrons to visit our shop for sewer pipe and tile services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite
Hamilton Streets
Butte Sewer Pipe and Tile Co
Misplaced Confidence in Bond Pair
Thomas Pooley and his wife withdrew from the bond of J Clifford after becoming his security on a grand larceny charge. Clifford stole a diamond match safe from John Shaughnessy at the Southern hotel, was released on bond, and reoffended. Pooley, awaiting trial for murder of his daughter and her husband, now distrusts Clifford and believes the county jail is the proper place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pooley
J. K. Clifford
John Shaughnessy
Southern Hotel
Pooley
Clifford
Lfford
Arrested on a Telegram I L Davis Detained at Request of Ohio
I L Davis was detained on a telegram request from Ohio authorities. The action followed standard extradition procedures and aimed to return Davis for alleged offenses. Local authorities coordinated with state agents and supervised the transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Davis
Ohio
Clever Detective Work Ends In Northern Pacific Arrest
Captain Leyden Davis arrested J L Davis of Columbus Ohio on arrival in Butte after a telegram asked for his arrest pending Ohio orders. Davis claimed a misunderstanding over a $20 coat payment and promised delivery, while wife accompanied him. Constable W P Adams from Columbus heads to Butte to claim the prisoner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Police Department
J. L Davis
Columbus
Ohio
Butte
Leyden
Northern Pacific
Davis
West
W. P. Adams
Matte
Black Placer Squatter Fights Dispossession By Court
A Black Placer squatter contests eviction under a justice court order, arguing against dispossession and seeking to halt the proceeding or delay removal. Court documents show the dispute centers on occupancy rights and any applicable legal protections.
Squatter Scotty Appeals Ruling Over Black Placer Ground
James Simpson known as Scotty, a squatter on No 45 East Silver Street, appeals Judge Lindsay after FE A Nichols JP ruled the Black Placer Company could eject him for nonpayment of rent. Simpson claims 15 years of adverse possession and seeks $750,000 potential damages if dispossessed. The case set for Sept 22 and appraisers were named for related estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simpson
Scotty
Black Placer
East Silver Street
Lindsay
FE. A. Nichols
Black Placer Company
Simpson
Placer
Justice of the Peace
Thrown Thumbs and Threats in Butte Saloon Fracas
Tolometi and Staikos, once partners in a Main Street restaurant, clashed in the California Brewery saloon. Staikos struck first, biting and severing Tolometi’s thumb during the fight. Tolometi required amputation at the first joint. both men, Cries and claims, were arrested and released on bonds as police court action looms.
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Tolometi
Staikos
Main Street
California
Staikes
Starkes
Tolomeu
Schwartz
Former Montanan Missing in New York Linked to Montanan Cattle, Telegraph Plans
James Borthby Burke Roche, once active in Eastern Montana cattle herds and head of a telegraph line project to Dawson, vanished from a New York hotel in May. He maintained interests in Wales, Ireland, Canada, and the Klondike. Friends fear foul play as family and associates in the United States await news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Borthby Burke Roche
New York
United States
Montana
Wyoming
Miles City
Helena
Deer Lodge
Missoula
Roche
America
Canadian Pacific
Dawson
W A. Clark
Nome
Burke Roche
O'Farrell
The
Standard
Wales
Ireland
Canada
Dawson City
James
Blaine
Thiet
350 Men Out of Work From Parrot Mine Fire
Fire at the Parrot mine plant yesterday destroyed all buildings except the blacksmith shop the machine shops and the office. 350 men are laid off with reconstruction planned in five to six weeks. Boilers likely saved and a modern steel hoisting frame may replace the old. A special train to Anaconda and Mountain View park leaves at 1 30 p m Sunday for a baseball game and picnic round trip one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parrot
Anaconda
Mountain View Park
Helena
Fire Department
Morgan Park
Symnasium
Wayland J. Chase
Academy
Ilindy
Montana conference notes emphasize agriculture and growth
The report highlights horticultural use of soil, fruit tree planting, and expected returns. It notes rapid county settlement, Methodism leading churches, and a call to action to seize opportunities while hot. The Montana conference and Helena district receive blessings and thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Helena
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J. R. Wharton
Christiana Calder
Daniel Lucey
Lacey
Charles Carlton
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Thompson Inv. Co
Tolomet
California Brewery
Ecru Lisle
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Gingham
L. L. Brown
Ava Ae
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Her Majesty
Spachtel
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Park St
Rhihar
He Uri
Vienna
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Ireet
Drs. Murray & Freund
Butte, Mont
Simon Bank Jeweler
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F. A. Ironside
Curtis
West Park Street
Butte, Montans
Annie Wright Seminary
Tacoma
Washington
Poe
de Koven
D. S& PL
Wasn. We Koven Tall
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ST. Mary’s Hall
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Rt Kev H
Whipple
Caroline Wright Bells
ST. Mary's Mall
Fariboult Minnesota
Eton
Horace A. Brown
W. Pico Street
Los Angeles
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Masonic Temple
Chilli
University OF Virginia
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Virginia
Deason
P. B. Barringer
Charlottesville
W. Park St
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the Academy
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