Butte News Reveals Two Men Alive In Alaska Hoax
A letter to Mrs. Fre A Parlin from Nome Alaska confirms H A Conn and brother in law Charlee Dyer are alive and prospering. The false report of their freezing death along the Arctic divide circulated through Tutte and San Francisco papers. Mrs Conn and family, including twins born Christmas, are well, and the hoax is addressed by the correspondent I K Leys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fre A. Parlin
Nome
Alaska
H. A. Conn
Charlee Dyer
Arctic Divide
Tutte
Anaconda
Mont
Butte
Mon
Arctic
Con
Margaret ‘Dyers
Zeno
Rome
Disaeter
Hania
Reception Planned for Returning Butte Elks Band
Local report details a noon arrival of the Boston Montana Elks band and plans for a reception in Butte. Secretary Harry O Gorman and others circulated word to gather at Gillie cigar store or Priend's on Broadway to arm with supplies before proceeding to the Short Line depot to welcome the returning band in new uniforms. Directors Stanaway and the Montana State band supported the welcome, but most musicians are employed in mines, delaying the plan. The Elks earned praise in Salt Lake for music and appearance, with homegrown instruments by Henhesay Mercantile company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Elks
Boston & No
Butte
Harry O'Gorman
Bik
Ft Gillie Cigar
Priend's
Broadway
O'Gor Iman
Band
Elke
Frst
Elks
Stanaway
Montana State Band
Boston & Montana
Salt Lake
Henhesay Mercantile Company
Court hears bid to curb new bowling alley nuisance claim
A South Butte hearing before Justice Olsen debated a nuisance claim against John Korn over his new bowling alley opened on the 4th. Saloonkeepers alleged the action aimed to hurt Korn’s business, while witnesses argued the nuisance was unfounded. evidence failed to convict.
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John Korn
Imo
Additton
Butte
Justice of the Peace Olsen
Viking
Cit
Korn
Altoxeth
Subp
Nuisance Bowling Case Ends With Not Guilty Verdict
Testimony described Korn's place as noisy with nightly bowling after 10 pm and singing that neighbors said affected health and senses. A neighbor supported the singing claim while others disputed the nuisance impact. Deputy County Attorney Lynch prosecuted for the state with TL. J. Hamilton defending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korn
Lynch
TL. J. Hamilton
YANCEY SAYS SHEA MUST GO
Timmy Inea Walkerville constable was cited to appear before county commissioners to show cause why he should not be relieved from office. The citation followed a written complaint by County Attorney Treen and Assistant Dan Yancey alleging misdemeanor conduct and grafting. The commissioners scheduled the matter for August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmy Inea
Walkerville
Treen
Dan Yancey
Arnola
Bis
Well Known Young Couple Wed In Butte
Walter F. Stewart eldest son of Mr and Mrs JM Stewart and Alma Deyott daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Deyott were married last evening at the brides home 633 East Galena Street by Rev E J Groeneveld of the First Presbyterian church. Many friends attended and presents were exchanged including a gift from the bride's father and a purse from the groom's father. The couple left on the early morning train for Salt Lake City and will visit San Francisco before returning to Butte. The pair are among the citys best known young people and will be greeted with congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Stewart
JM. Stewart
Ciil Jens
Hhute
Alma Deyott
Frank Deyott
Hhe Brides Home
East
Galena Straet
E. J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
Jn Excelsior Avenue
Salt Lake City
Aiso
San Francisco
Butte
Gold Mining in Idaho Pays Says Mayflower Manager
Alex Wilson, general manager of Mayflower Mining & Milling at Martin Idaho, reports strong gold in lava district mines Blaine County while Thunder Mountain lags. He notes ore averages about $7.50 in gold and 3% ounces, with lava district properties promising richer yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Wilson
Mayflower Mining & Milling Company
Martin
Idaho
Butte Yestern Gay
Thunder Mountain
Mayflower
Lava
Blaine County
Butte Briefs From Growth and Travel in Montana
Butte visitors include Lloyd of Divide, Miller of Minneapolis, Wright of Denver, Willis of Great Falls, Hunt of Richmond, Lafarre of Baker City, Symmes of Dillon guests at Finlen, and Dr Renick named physician for Senator Clark’s mine employer. Yellowstone officials and other business figures arrive. Cowans of Boulder and Ripon tour west. smallpox cases reported among local workers. Gaub and Greene wed. Marguerite Byrne dies leaving a large family. coroner conducts inquest into a death.
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A. J. Miller
Minneapolis
Butte
A. L. Wright
Denver
Calo
Thornton
Sidney Willis
Great Fails
A. H. Hunt
Richmond
Ind
Charles Lafarre
Baker City
Oreig
W. D. Symmes
Lewistown
Finien
W. L. Renick
Clark
H. J. Horn
Yellowstone Park
N. P
President Mellon
B.D. Townsend
W. F. Crew
A. Houghkingon
Devils Lake
George FE
Flathead Fair Association
Kalispein
Mantey “Harsiman
Kalispein Flour Mill Company
John J. Donohue
Montana Club
Josie Holland
G. F. Gaub
Katherine Greene
Montana Street
Ceater- Bay
J. I. Noftsin
First’ Baptist’ Church
Flating
Chirk Greene
Exama Greene
Ho M. Allen
Thorn
Boy Fatally Injured After Train Accident Near Melrose
Ernest Conicelli, a 12 year old boy, was found injured near Melrose and died at St. Pauls hospital. He rode on the rear of a dining car on an Oregon Short Line passenger train and either fell or tried to jump off, sustaining a fractured skull and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Conicelli
Melrose
St. Paul's Hospital
Oregon Short Line
Trustees Order New Testing Apparatus
Professor Bowman of the School of Mines reports a testing outfit purchase authorized with Professor Leonard's endorsement. The $1,000 outlay funds improvements for the chemistry and metallurgy lab and lecture room, with support from Ex-Gov Rickards and Senator Clark. Models from Black Bork Niagara and others will be exhibited by the Montana Ore Purchasing Company and Boston and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowman
School of Mines
East
Leonard
Presidente
J. E. Rickards
Clark
Bool
Black Bork
Niagara
Pennsylvania and
Rarus
Montana Ore Purchaing Company
Boston d Montane
Two Fire Alarms Near A Saloon Threaten Blaze
Morning fire alarms rung near a saloon on First Broadway just before 2 o clock. William Menan, a former sergeant, alerted others after spotting men moving in the basement. Firefighters evacuated the building as a mine victims were found and the venue sustained side damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department For Bast
Fist Broadway
Mike Torpey
William Mean
McGraw
Youngster’s Long Walk Ends Tragic Home Find
A six year old from the Paul Clark home wandered away from the gardens with other children. He vanished for two hours before police searched him and found him on West Park Street. Inquiry showed he had walked from the gardens to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Asennett
Paul Clark
West Park Street
Chinaman Loses Silverware at Washington Cafe
Chin Him, owner of a Washington cafe at 25 South Main Street, reports four sets of knives and forks and one spoon missing valued at 875 dollars. He accuses Al Brown of theft. Brown was arrested last night and confined in the city jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chin Him
Washington
South Main Street
al Brown
Brown
Draw for In Following M-dog open stake next Sunday
The draft lists numerous matchups for a dog stake event next Sunday with entries from Foley Short and I Campbell alongside Glencoe Montane Jack and On Alert. Also notes a separate kennel card and assorted racing entries and a KilometEr record mention, plus a safety-related school tower condemnation after the quake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Newark
W. St. Smith
I. St Campbell
A. W. Jones
Glencoe
RM. Campbell
HC. Lowe's
Caf
Jons
Wilkinson & Andrews
Corkis
Dartmoos
Dexter
Smits
A.W. Jones
Terson
A. J
Parcal Poe
Knight & Kent
Grafton
Foley R
Pare Poe
A. Vanderwhite
Lady Avety
Rowe & Noall
Charlie Prince
Montana Jack
Guarfa
Sara
Dian
District Court at Livingston Sees Mixed Proceedings
Fragmented text shows Livingston district court cases with varied details. Mentions dates, parties, and locations, but OCR errors obscure specifics. The document references hearings, proceedings, and possible sentencing or rulings without clear outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Increase In Sweet Grass County Taxes On Railroads
Special Dispatch reports in Sweet Grass county the 1901 assessment rise driven by county high school funding. Total valuation reaches 3.394 million with personal and real property combined. Railroad property climbs dramatically boosting Northern Pacific tax scope. county faces broader levy adjustments to reach sixth class status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Big Timber
Sweet Grass County
Igh
Northern Pacific
Sweet Grasse
Elks to Play With Eagles In Challenge
Billings Montana August 14. A formal letter from the Eagles accepts the Elks challenge to a ball game on the 11th, expressing fraternal sentiments and confidence in their prowess on the diamond. The missive emphasizes the eagerness to demonstrate efficiency with the horsehide sphere.
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Billings
Mont
Ike of
Hillings
Eagles
City to strip main street wires and poles
Helena dispatch reports plans to remove telegraph, telephone, and street railway poles and wires cluttering Main Street to restore sunlight and space. Business leaders back the project and arrangements are in place for removal across the principal thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Helena
Busi
Sens
Odell Visits President at Oyster Bay Luncheon
Governor Odell of New York was the president's guest at a luncheon in Oyster Bay aboard President Baldwin’s private car. Odell said he had a pleasant talk with the president and discussed questions affecting the state’s present situation. He avoided specifics on Roosevelt’s nomination and the party platform, noting only readiness and a carpenter metaphor for the platform and timber. The president also announced the Chicago Negro Middle States and Mississippi Valley Exposition opening by telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
Odell
New York
Baldwin
Associated Pres
Wwe
Rooseveltd
Tam
Roosevelt
Chicago
Lower rates promised spark grain shipping plan
At a meeting of Northwestern and Transcontinental lines in St Paul a possible rate reduction is outlined. The plan targets through rates to Chicago dropping from 2 1/4 to 2 1/2 cents per 109 pounds, saving about 1,250,000 dollars on all grains and 750,000 on wheat across three states. Details await formal announcements before movement of the current crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Nthwestern
Great Northern
Chicago
Lattimer Hemphill clash and boxing changes loom
Gaffney reports a heated scene as Lattimer and Hemphill, both U S senate candidates, come to blows over a farmer incident. Hemphill reportedly struck, others intervened and both men left without serious injuries. In New London Aug. 2 fight off. Sept 1 bout set for Louisville. Connecticut ban may kill the event. Also notes on Terry McGovern vs Young Corbett, a Baltimore circuit championship, and German industry overproduction. A fire at the Eagle Holler mill near Colfax extinguished. loss insured.
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Gaffney
Aus
Congressbury
Lattimer
John J. Hemaphill
United States Senate
Hemphi
Hemphill
New York
Terry McCovern
Young Corbett
New London
South Rn Athletic Club
Loulaville
Saratoga
Connecticut
Washington GAR leaders to establish quarters in capital
Commander Washington and four inch chief Torrance of the GAR, with adjutant general BH. Powler, arrived in Washington to maintain quarters until the annual encampment in October. San Antonio, ex. Aug. M-James B.
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Washington
Torrance
Ga.r
BH. Powler
Getral
GAR
Ocober
San Antonio, Ex
James B
Death of Donner Prominent Telegraph Superintendent
Donner, superintendent of telegraph for the Harriman Fallroads system, died today in San Antonio at age 77 after five weeks in the city for health reasons. He is survived by a wife and children, with the body and simple rites noted. Washington reports meanwhile that the Navy tests liquid fuel for ships aboard the Mariposa, with Lt. Edward Winchell guiding experiments on atomizing oil and boiler effects, aiming to benefit both war and merchant fleets.
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Donner
Harriman
San Antonio
San Francisco
New Orleans
Washington
Navy Department
Edward Winchell
Wao
Mariposa
Washington Navy Yard
Winchell
Adn
Tanit
App
Winehelt
Department
Win Chell
Will Law
Ttig
Navy
Ping Interests
Whch
Tragic shooting in Tampa Heights ends in death
At the home of Charlese J. Allen in Tampa Heights Manuel Chevaerg, a Cuban colony member, killed Mr Allen and wounded Mrs Allen during a confrontation. Chevaerg surrendered to the sheriff after fleeing. A defense fund sought release on bond but denied. noted involvement of Governor Sparkman’s attorneys. Separately, Navy reports Chief Tuivele of Tutuila died June 15. funeral with military honors held aboard the Wheeling and three volleys fired over the grave.
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Tampa
Fia
Charlese J.” Allen
Seventh Avenue
Tampa Heights
al- Ten
Tonday
Manuel Chevaeg
Allen
Chevaer
Robles
Sparkman
Washington
Ausome Quan Sebree
Samoa
Navy Department
Totuila
Tuivele
Stand
Tatuila
United States
Leone
Sebree
Wheeling
Taitele
Settlement near in sight as Santa Fe strike ends
Officials report terms almost agreed to end the strike of machinists. Most workers are to be rehired, while a portion will be refused employment based on a list to be passed by the Machinists union. The announcement came amid talks and a tentative settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa
Machinists
Sheridan Plans Bigger Kearney Lake Reservoir Project
In Sheridan Wyoming an official statement confirms the Kearney Lake reservoir, damaged by a recent break, will be rebuilt on a larger, more substantial plan. Augie John Nutter slipped on a boulder while fishing in Big Goose Creek Canyon and broke his arm and sustained other injuries.
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Spmctas
Arapate
Stendars
Sheridan
Wyo
Aus
Kearney Lake
Pee Ee Sheridan
Augie
John Nutter
Big Goose Creek Canyon
New Masonic Temple Construction Begins Today
Work starts on the old Masonic building site as crews begin moving it. A new brick temple will rise promptly, described as one of the finest structures in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic
Masonic Temple
Five Hundred Men Affected by Wage Increase Plan
A new pay raise will apply from the start of the month affecting yard crews and road gangs on sections, with increases for white workers and Japanese laborers. The voluntary adjustment, led by Mr Hehe, raises daily rates by fractions, boosting monthly earnings for yard foremen and section foremen. The move targets the Cascade division and northern areas west of Spokane, with broader implications for the entire service.
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Great Walle
Montana
Central
Hiv
Eis
Sp Maren Crec
Spokane
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