Court cases and fines from Broadway and Main Street chases
John Parrish, a race horse follower, was found guilty and fined 25 dollars after a dispute with Guy Engstrom over money for a garment. Dan Quinn, hack driver, was fined 50 dollars for soliciting trade inside a depot. EE Elderkin faced a 5 dollar fine for unsanitary premises with an appeal noted. Durnham received 30 days for vagrancy with suspension to allow departure. Manley’s case continues after a second arrest on third degree assault. Eric Ericson, David Murray, and John Matson’s bathhouse theft case was postponed. Several drunks and vags were dismissed.
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John Parrish
Guy Engstrom
Broadway
Main Street
Engstrom
Parrish
Dan Quinn
Lavelle Transfer Company
Quinn
Great Northern Railway
Elderkin
South
Arizona Street
E. Durnham
William Manley
Justice Furlong
Ede Mayhoper
Eric Ericson
David Murray
John Matson
Heinze Seeks Court Permission to Sell Real Estate
F Augustus Heinze as administrator of the James Larkin estate asks the district court for authority to sell real estate to pay debts. Larkin died Aug 11 1898 in Deer Lodge county and administrator since Oct 2. Debts total about 4000 with taxes and admin costs and pending claims. Real estate to be sold to cover indebtedness. Frank Adler granted special letters of administration for Ludwig Adler estate after a July 15 holdup murder. Adler left a wife and seven children and property valued at about 4050.
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District Court
F. Augustus Heinze
James Larkin
Larkin
Deer Lodge
Snohomish
Anaconda Company
Frank Adler
Ludwig Adler
Adler
Taft to Degelman on Butte Visit Invitation
In reply to an invitation from Butte Newswriters Union president Charles Degelman, President Taft declines a western leg of his itinerary but will consider it after Congress adjourns. Theodore Roosevelt also received invitations but was restricted to Missoula and Helena by Montana senators.
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Charles F. Decelman
Butte Newswriters’ Union
William H. Taft
United States
Butte
Milles
Degelman
Washington
Men
Pacific
Montana
Degelroan
Theodore Roosevelt
Missoula
Helena
No Place Like Montana Says Attorney Wheeler
Attorney Burton K. Wheeler returns from Boston and Illinois with reports of poor crops along the line except in North Dakota and Montana. He notes Montana shows the best results and declares there is no place like Montana despite a new pest in New England that harms crops and people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton K. Wheeler
Boston
Illinois
Trying to Oust Him From His Colorado Homestead
Denver reports federal agents are investigating a Hugo California conspiracy to oust John H. Hibbler from his homestead. The complaint with Chief M D MecEncey alleges Hibbler was forced to sign away rights while delirious and that a conspirator guided his hand on the release. Hibbler says he has no knowledge of signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Hugo
Cal
John H. Hibbler
M. D. MecEncey
Hbbler
Hibbler
Michigan Wins Navy Battle Efficiency Pennant
The battleship Michigan earns the Navy battle efficiency pennant for the year ending June 30, 1911, for top combined merits in gunnery and engineering. President Taft sent a letter to Captain N. R. Usher commending Michigan officers for their success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Michigan
Toftsen
N. R. Usher
Big Ringling Circus Arrives in Butte
The Ringling Bros circus arrived in Butte at dawn with five trains. The advance guard began unloading as commissary and parade equipment moved toward the grounds. Chef Alfred L. Webb feeds 1,275 workers three meals daily, and the show plans a full day of parades, concerts, and thousands of animal displays with hundreds of performers, clowns, and aerial acts.
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Ringling Bros.’ Circus
Ringlingville
Alfred L. Webb
Webb
Albert C. Sweet
Charles Smith
Fillis High School
Alfred Loyal
Toque
Alex Family
George Troup
Demos
Flying Wards
Klarkonians
Emma Stickney
Madame Cottrell
Josephine Clark
Marie Mears
Inez Bell
Florence Harris
Bonsetti Troup
Florenz
Margaret and
Handly Troup
Castrillion
Abruz
Jules Turnour
Spader Johnson
George Hartzell
al Minco
Jim Spriggs
John Slater
Milvo Brothers
al White
Empress Theater Present Bill Delights Week of Shows
A week of house filling audiences at the Empress proves the present bill is highly popular with no dull moments. The show offers diverse acts, melody, twirls, and acrobatic skill. Tonight marks the final presentation with two chances to see the program.
See America First Party Invited to Great Falls Stop
Great Falls board of commerce wired Louis W. Hill to bring his Glacier Park newsmen party to the city as guests for a day on the see America first tour. A rousing reception is planned pending acceptance, with the train likely to proceed to Kalispell via the Burlington line. Dr Noda offers free glasses fitting at Harbour block.
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The
Standard
Great Falls
Board of Commerce
Louis W. Hill
Great Northern Road
Glacier Park
Burlington Road
Kalispell
Labor unions ally with AFL in Great Falls
Great Falls officials announce that all labor unions will affiliate with the American Federation of Labor. The disbanding of the I. B. of A. unites workers under one national body, promising a solid organized labor front and easing city construction delays after two years of trouble. Citizens and business leaders welcome the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Great Falls
American Federation of Labor
Northwest
I. B. of A
Gates Fortune Could Reach Fifty Million Dollars
The will of John W. Gates will be probated in Port Arthur Texas where he resided. The fortune is estimated between 40 and 60 million dollars with the bulk going to his son Charles Gates. Lawyers say over 30 families depend on Gates monthly checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John W. Gates
Port Arthur
Texas
Charles Gates
Gates
Yoder's Body to Be Sent East for Interment
Helena August 19 the body of A N Yoder will be sent east for interment. Funeral services are set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 at the Presbyterian church. The body will lie at an undertaker's for a few days before being shipped with Yoder's brother and his widow accompanying it east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
A. N. Yoder
Presbyterian Church
Death of famed rifle expert Capt George E Bartlett
Los Angeles reports the death of Captain George E Bartlett a renowned rifle expert and former deputy U S marshal at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation He served as captain of Indian police and was wounded at Wounded Knee He later ran a trading post in the area
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Los Angeles
George E. Bartlett
United States
Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Wounded Knee
Ringling Attends Montana Club Lunch in Helena
Special Dispatch to the Standard Helena, Aug. 10. John H. Ringling was honored at an informal luncheon by Helena men at the Montana club. He arrived by private car after touring from White Sulphur Springs and planned to attend a performance of his circus in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
John H. Ringling
Montana Club
Ringling
White Sulphur Springs
Twin Cities
Mrs Ortie McManigal Transferred Through San Francisco
Mrs Ortie McManigal wife of the prosecution’s star witness in the Los Angeles dynamite cases arrived in San Francisco from the south. She left by ferry with local labor leaders escorting her for a Chicago train transfer.
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San Francisco
Ortie McManigal
Los Angeles
Local option petitions circulate for statewide referendum
Oklahoma City on August 10 reports supporters began circulating petitions to submit the local option question to voters statewide this fall. The state remains under statewide prohibition pending the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Diapepsin Promises Fast Relief for Indigestion
A vintage advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a quick cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims relief from sour belching, heaviness, and bloating within minutes and promotes a 50-cent case available at drug stores. It emphasizes digestion of meals and prevention of unpleasant breath.
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Pape
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Lutey
Regal Oxfords
Red Boot Shoe Co
J. W. Pratt
Eade
KE. Fougera
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Crosse & Blackwell
California
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Taft
Place
Attorney Wheeler
Colorado
Montana Boosters
BIG Hingling Circus
Empress Theater
America
Noda
Bristol Steel Rods
Davis
North Main Street
Yoder
Aston Bros
Rex Market
South Main Ind
Releyo
Wewmanegaess
Dr. F. A
Ironside
Clerke
Clerke’s
Harper's Famous
Harper’s Creamery
Nevada Avenue
Orton Bros
North Main
Kilmer
Blane Foot
Mall Free
Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Quinn’s Hot Springs
Coeur d'Alene
St. Regis
M. E. Quinn
P. O. Adddrees
Paradise
Mont
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