Jealousy of His Wife Lands Wright in Jail
E Wright a former clerk and agent is jailed on a petty larceny charge for about 15 dollars of goods taken from Booth grocery. The complaint comes from his wife, former wife of Wright, and details show goods given to his former wife’s candy and cigar shop. Wright admitted sending about 50 dollars in goods. half paid by him, 10 dollars by the recipient, leaving 15 dollars unpaid. He was held on bond set at 500 after surrendering to county officers.
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E. Wright
Wright
Booth
E. E. Wright
Butte
Helena
Missoula
Gran=ite street
Andy Freed from Second Degree Arson Charge
The district court discharged John Andy on the second degree arson charge after testimony failed to support holding him. He had been accused of setting a cabin near the Northern Pacific depot in South Butte and was tried in Judge Tor's court on July 20.
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John Andy
Andy
South Butte
Northern Pacific
Judge Tor
County Ney
Well known San Francisco men testify to the wonderful merits
Prominent residents in San Francisco champion the notable benefits of a new local initiative. The testimonies highlight improved services, civic pride, and potential long term effects on community welfare.
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San Francisco
Nau's Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Honest John Delaney
An advertisement quotes Honest John Delaney claiming relief from two years of stomach trouble after using Nau's Dyspepsia Cure. Testimonies from James M. Ellis, a San Francisco notary, and others tout the product. Various regional distributors are listed for the Pacific Coast and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grawford Ferris
Tea teaching riddle echoes in old grocer barter
A fragmented quote lampoons tea teaching and shopping rituals with a garbled prompt about thinking, buying a pound, returns, and tales. The text reads like a playful, half-formed adage from a vintage newspaper page.
Witnesses Fail to Add to Fire Case as Charge Is Dropped
In a prior fire case, additional testimony placed Andy near the burned cabin around the time of the blaze. A Northern Pacific wardmaster and a woman testified but added nothing new. Justice Colligan dismissed the charge after Deputy County Attorney White wrapped up the prosecution as in the previous trial.
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Andy
Northern Pacific
Colligan
White
Fixing Up Tax Matters By County Commissioners
County commissioners worked on old tax issues caused by errors and misdescriptions. Despite a 10 percent city valuation cut this year, mine amalgamations boost county valuation by over a million dollars, suggesting no borrowing for next year. A $99,764.97 shortfall occurred this year. County Clerk Gilroy's statement shows receipts of $236,483.92 and disbursements of $376,248.89 across funds.
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Sseas
Gilroy
Butte Elks Prepare Big Turnout for Anaconda Meeting
The Butte lodge of Elks plans a three day convention in Anaconda with a special 10 am train each day and 1 am return. Fare is $1 round trip. An automobile party is organized with noted participants. Delegates from No 240 include Mayor John MacGinniss and 20 others. Outside delegates arrive today with open house at lodge rooms. Also a local beer ad and a separate note about two girls aged 16 facing county attorney for alleged misconduct.
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Bute Lodge of Elks
Anaconda
Elks
Butte
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Hutte
No. 240
John MacGinniss
James Canning
John Berkin
Guy W. Stapleton
W. W. Walworth
W. E. Reynolds
Don F. Kelley
Sam Treloar
Frank Doyle
Arthur Mueller
A. A.’ Crossman
W. G. McIntyre
A.’ A. Sandahl
E. A. Mayo
Charles Swartz
Alexander ‘MacAuley
Mel Sternfels
W. B. McCarthy
J. B. Curry
Patrick Kelliher
8. R. Fair
Schlitz Atlas
Main
Broadway
School Trustee Board Reports Minimal Action Last Night
Very little business was transacted by the school board last night. Bills totaling 513.16 were approved for payment and two typewriter chairs were ordered for the clerk and assistant. Trustee Ford noted a 4 offer for the old Jackson school property in North Walkerville. The Sherman school term crowding was discussed, suggesting retaining Jackson property for now. The supervising architect reported four large Garfield school glass panes broken, likely by boys. The towel and soap contract was awarded to Montana Toilet company at 4.50 per school.
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Ford
Jackson
Walkerville
Sherman
Jackson School
Garfield
Montana Toilet Company
City man faces charge for insulting women in street
Knox, drunk and accused of insulting women on Broadway and Main, is to answer before Judge Warren this morning after arrest by policemen Healey and Farrell stationed at the corner. The incident began when he accosted women with insulting propositions in the city.
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Warren
Healey and
Farrell
Broadway
Main
Knox
Salvation Army Social Draws Crowd at East Park Street Bar Rack
A pleasant social hosted by the Salvation Army at its East Park street bar racks featured Adjutant and Mrs. Coe of Los Angeles leading a "musical cyclone" and Capt. Harry Kline, once a gambler, sharing experiences during the event.
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Salvation Army
East Park Street
Coe
Los Angeles
Harry Kline
Gleason S daughters charged as incorrigible
Mrs. Mary Gleason filed a complaint in Justice Deevy’s court against her daughter Lizzie Gleason aged 15 alleging incorrigibility.
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Mary Gleason
Justice
Intosh Loses a Leg Through Broken Bones
Basar Methion reports a grave accident where Intosh sustains a leg loss due to broken bones. The account mentions Geetha and Bettie in a timeline of events surrounding the incident on a Minbar date, detailing the medical and legal aftermath.
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Intosh
Basar Methion
Bettie
Moe
Writ of Probable Cause Granted for Mrs Morrison
Helena Aug 15 Chief Justice Brantly issued the writ of probable cause for Elizabeth Morrison of Butte. She will be taken from the penitentiary to the Silver Bow Jail to await the appeal’s result before the supreme court.
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Stannara
Helena
Elizabeth Morrison
Butte
Brantly
Picnic of altar Boys at Nine Mile mountain
Altar boys from St Patrick's and St Lawrence churches will enjoy a picnic today weather permitting. Early morning they will be bundled into tall hats and the day will overflow with games and meals. Rev Fathers Berry Ryan and De Siere will lead the youngsters in various activities with plenty of eats prepared for the trip home.
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St. Patrick’s
St. Lawrence
Nine Mile House
Fathers Berry
Ryan
Father de Siere
Shrubb Denied Permission to Run in New York Montreal
Alfred Shrubb England's champion distance runner seeks to compete in championship events in New York and Montreal but is refused by the British Amateur Athletic Association. He recently returned from Australia after setting world records from one mile to twelve. In Montreal rain interrupted the Marylebone Montreal cricket final, while Northwestern Baseball Teague formed by Bellingham Everett Spokane and Vancouver began.
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London
British Amateur Athletic Association
Alfred Shrubb
America
New York
Montreal
Shrubb
England
Australia
Chess tournament session ends with six decided games
At a meeting in L. Barmen Germany on August 1 the chess tournament continued toward its close. Six of eight games were decided with Tanowsid defeating Bardelben Berger beating Marshall Marocay overcoming Schleichter Leonhardt defeating Bernstein and Bui conquering John. Tehigorin and Alapin unfinished. Wolf and Mieses also incomplete.
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Barmen
Germany
Wolf
Mieses
Tehigorin
Alapin
Tanowsid
Bardelben
Berger
Marshall
Marocay
Schleichter Leonhardt
Bernstein
Bui Wer John
Butte Briefs and City Notes From The Corner
Butte briefs report social arrivals from Bozeman Great Falls Missoula and Salt Lake City with names like J Getmore Olive Burton Dick Sutton and Alf Decker. A city council meeting tonight will discuss a funding ordinance for an election on Sept 12. Notable residents including G W Righenour A L Stone and G W Roberts are noted in town. A chair assault incident at Broadway and Covert is reported and a Lost Boy case is described as unresolved.
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Hi. J. Getmore
Bozeman
Butte
G. B. Winter
Salt Lake City
C.H. Prescott
Finlen
Great Falls
Olive Burton
Missoula
Thorn
G. W. Righenour
Montana
Sheridan
A. L. Stone
State Bank of
Dillon
A. Alexander
Nis
Sam Thalt
Kate Roman
Musicians’ Union
Deer Lodge
G. W. Roberts
Seattle
Madison
Beaverhead
L. Miserich
Munden and
Pace
Frank Meroldt
Broadway
Covert Streets
Meroldt
Summit Street
Nothinguanore
Pariente
Eagles to Revise Ritual and Tighten Membership
Denver August 15 The eighth annual meeting of the grand aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles opens new era for the fraternity with a ritual revision modeled on Masonic lines to strengthen its basis and restrict membership while no occupations are barred A public reception at the Tabor Grand opera house drew offers and members Welcoming addresses were given by Gov Jesse F McDonald Mayor Robert W Speer and others
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Denver
Colo
Grand Aerie
Order of Eagles
Tabor-Grand Opera House
Jesse F. McDonald
Robert W. Speer
H. Sharpley
Denver Dame
No. 3
Demented Woman Returns Home From Granite Hills
Special Dispatch to the Stannard, Philipsburg reports Mrs. Martin Rickards, a demented resident of Granite, wandered Sunday and was found this morning after about four hours in the hills. John R. Lucas, superintendent of the Bimetallic, spotted her near Granite and helped her into town where she received care. She spoke incoherently but showed no serious injuries, claiming she had sheltered two nights in timber near Hasmark.
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Stannard
Philipsburg
Martin Rickards
Granite
John R. Lucas
Hasmark
Business and pleasure for the commissioners
A party of 18 en route to the National Association of Railway Commissioners annual convention at Deadwood South Dakota passed through Omaha on the Chicago and Northwestern. Delegates from nearly all eastern states travel with many ladies. Sessions run four days and on Saturday August 19 the train of six Pullmans a diner and baggage car will depart for Portland San Francisco and other California points.
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Omaha
Neb
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Deadwood
Chicago & Northwestern
Tran
Pullmans
Portland
San Francisco
California
Federal Court Delays Continue In Cobban Subornation Case
Helena August 15 The federal term delays persist as Judge Hunt suspends further trials. Special prosecutor Maynard asks to pass other Cobban indictments for the present while Judge Whitson prepares to sit in Helena in Judge Hunt’s absence in Oregon. The court plans hearings on Tully’s murder case and other matters, with Sept dates noted for key motions and contempt actions.
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Stannard
Helena
United States
R. M. Cobban
Cobban
Maynard
Gimery Ronay
Suage Manara Whiteort
Spokane
Supreme Court
Tully
Aris
Hunt
Rugg
Parrot Company
Sasoulany
Flathead Reservation
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