Butte Current Notes and Ads Collate Local Items
Local notes include Walker advertising public notices and piano rental from Orton Bros, and various sales such as The Clothery suit sale. Entries mention Miss Emily Taylor visiting Dillon relatives, Joe Brennan in town, births at 220 Garden avenue, and residents returning home from Fulton Missouri. Fire department responded to 30 East Park for an electric iron fire with minimal damage.
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Jack Long
Lewreek
W. H. Eilis
Great Fils
Lisa’s
Mayer, Jeweler
W. Park
Yegen Bros
Emily Taylor
Dillon
Fulton
M. M. Viviar
J. H. Phillips
Omco State Savings Bank
East Park Street
Jeff Wins Six-Dog Stake At Coursing Park
The six dog stake results show Jeff of R Campbell winning the six dog puppy stake after rounds featuring Devil Dodger Sir Richard Black Bird Master Sam and Red Hugh among others. Final rounds highlight Devil Dodger defeating Master Shin and Sir Richard beating Black Bird before Devil Dodger takes the final.
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Devil Dodger
Sir Richard
Coursing Park
Jeff
R. Campbell
W. H. Smith
Tock
Goldstone
Blackbird
Thistle Belle
Amistletos
Master
Tom
Sam
Montgomery
Red Hugh
Salony Monarch
Midnight Belle
Lady Bird
Black Bint
Blue Rowk
Master Sam
Monarch
Mistletoe
Master Shin
Black Bird
Jett
Stoney's
Silver Top
Sir Rhode
Rhoderich
Mutt
Welch
Michael James A Sullivan Musical Wonder Is Dead
Michael James A Sullivan, a 14 year old musical prodigy who performed at venues including Broadway, died Friday at his parents ranch in Bitter Root near Stevensville. His body arrived in Butte last night. He leaves parents, a brother Jerry Jeremiah Sullivan, and several relations. Funeral for Mary Martin noted elsewhere.
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Butte
Michael James A. Sullivan
Broadway
Bitter Root
Stevensville
Jerry Jeremiah Sullivan
Lyons
Jerry Sullivan
Don O'Neill
Mike Lyons
Ireland
The Silent Drama A Wordless Story in Butte
Adelaide, the celebrated dancer, appears in The Passing Show of 19:2 at Broadway theater on Aug 22 and 23. The act is billed as a silent drama of movement with no words, using footlights to convey stories and emotion on stage.
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Anys
Adelaide
Butte
Cabaret origins and American reception discussed
A fragmentary column argues cabaret roots in France and inns near Paris, tracing travel of performers to Paris and London. It notes American managers copied the form, sometimes crudely, and warns against vulgar improvised acts that distort the cabaret’s traditional, family-like atmosphere.
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United States
France
Paris
Europe
Very Pretty Gown for Summer Wear
A charming gown in black charmeuse with white at the throat described as both pretty and practical for summer wear. The illustration highlights its cooling fabric and stylish look suitable for light, airy outfits.
Butte Considers Animal Control Ordinance Requiring Licenses
City council committee reviews a proposed ordinance by Alderman Clarence A. Smith to curb roaming horses cows and dogs. The measure would require dog license reporting by May 1 each year with fees 0.50 for males and 1.00 for females. It also imposes impoundment rules fines and potential sale at auction for unlicensed livestock and captures concerns over property damage from roaming animals on flat area streets.
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Clarence A. Smith
Keventhy
Butte
Hutte
Sonnett
Lilly
Jin
Akerman Smith
Ownea
A Dash for Liberty at Orpheum features two reels
The Orpheum opened yesterday with A Dash for Liberty a Lubin Company detective tale praised for a tight plot rapid action and a sensational climax where a girl sleuth captures the escaping villain The program also includes The Massion of Misery a Selig romantic drama and Troublesome Daughters a Wit graph comedy with an engaging story and strong cast
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Dash For Liberty
Lubin Company
Orpheumn Theater
Chenal
Selig
Americ Mnerican
Irish American Ball Promises Annual Great Dance
The great Irish dance of the year draws Irish Americans from across the state with singing features views of old Ireland and a cordial invitation to all friends. The event, labeled the greatest of the year, invites wide attendance and enjoyment.
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Ireland
Adv
Frisco's Big Show Prompts Californian Opinion On Panama Exposition
Robert E. Higgins, locomotive boiler inspector for the Interstate Commerce Commission, touring Butte and Oakland, says progress on the Panama Pacific Exposition is strong. He notes England may yet participate, viewing its stance as influenced by commercial costs and canal implications, with English boards urging government backing or independent representation.
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Robert E. Higgins
Interstate Commerce Commission
Butte
Oakland
Air
Higgins
England
Panama Canal
Boards of Trade and Commercial Bodies of
Railroads plan growth despite losses over canal impact
Business remains strong in the Southwest as railroads press double tracking and expansions to meet canal competition. Experts predict freight rates to drop once canal traffic increases, with transcontinental lines continuing operations and paying dividends amid expected sustained prosperity. A man named Joseph Starrett, 80, of Butte, died after a long illness at 15 West Woolman Street, born in England. Also a historical note on a Prussian royal wedding giving rise to the white lady legend, tied to a murder and madonna ghost image.
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Mr. Higgins
Higgins
Southwest
Northern Territory
Teast
Joseph Starrett
Butte
Sewell
West Woolman Street
England
Hohenzollern
Albert
House of Orlamunde
Sophia of
Henneberg
Tas
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Butte News
Walker
Orton Bros
Michael James A. Sullivan Musical
Mary Martin
Nevada Avenue
St Joseph's Church
the Clothery
North Main St
Cmeias
Tiffany
Tomle-Winterhalter
Hanaiflno
Corner Park and
Dakota
Jathon
Orpheum
Montana
Mose Linz
North Main Street
Marseilles
Brussels
Extel
Brussels Room
Cork
Park ST
Frisco
San Franciscan
Whitehall Hotel
D. P. Lake
Prop
Whitehall Mont
Goserh Marie
Tripp & Dragstedt Co
South Main
Newbro
North Main
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