Greene Takes the Stand in Embezzlement Case
The preliminary hearing for Charles P. Greene, charged with embezzling over $600 from J. H. Leyson, resumed in Judge Nelson's court. Greene denied overall responsibility, claiming limited control of cash and books and offering explanations for bookkeeping errors while detailing his duties as engraver, salesman, and bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Greene
Nelson
J. H. Leyson
Greene
Mr. Greene
George Clark
Leyson
Butte
Lindsay
Davis sought for forgery in Kalispell despite Great Falls case
Special dispatch reports J C Davis a Butte man who passed 85 worth of worthless checks in Great Falls was captured in Spokane. Kalispell authorities want him tried there for forging the name of Joseph Hirsberg a Kalispell merchant, after a checkout to John Connolly. Davis used the alias Smith in Kalispell with Hamlett Recter of Fillings claiming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
J. C. Davis
Butte
Spokane
Benner
Kalispell
Mr. Davis
Joseph Hirsberg
John Connolly
Davis
Smith
Hamlett
Counterfeit Five Dollar Gold Pieces Circulate in Great Falls
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a spate of counterfeit five dollar gold pieces in Great Falls over the past week. Local businesses have been duped by men distributing the fakes. The coins use an excellent die with milled edges but poor material underneath, and the dark reddish plating makes them resemble copper cents to careful observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Germany plans colonial army, confirms report
Berlin reports that Germany intends to establish a colonial army, with the Lokal Anzeiger confirming the acquisition plan. The notice underscores imperial expansion goals announced in Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
The
Lokal Anzeiger
Germany
Tariff Debates Stir Agrarian versus Manufacturer Forces
The central association opposes maximum and minimum cereal duties triggering strong editorials as Kreuz Zeitung threatens to scrap iron duties and wipe out protection for manufactures. The dispute signals a possible rift between agrarians and manufacturers shaping tariff policy. The Post notes Germany will avoid entangling itself in South American quarrels while protecting German interests. Hamburg America sells Palatia and Phoenicia for replacement ships under construction. Andrew D White visits Sassnitz this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Association
Kreuz Zeitung
Deutsche Tages Zeitung
Herr Burek
Post
Germany
Associated Press
Washington
Hamburg-American Line
Palatia
Phoenicia
Andrew D. White
United States
Sassnitz
Social rounds and visits mark Billings society issues
A Billings society page lists a lawn party hosted by Miss Marguerite Smith and many social visits. Notables include Mrs. Martha Sleeper hosting a dinner for Camden Point guests, and new arrivals such as Rev. W. A. Allen taking the local Methodist pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. van Horne
Hays
Bessie
Ruth
J. H. Martin
Clarence Walk
Fureka
Kan
J. W. Vaughan
Iowa
Williston
Little Gan
Helena
G. M. Hays
George
W. P. George
Camden Point
Gruwell
Yellowstone National Park
C. 8S. Brothers
Kirksville
Gilbert
Stillwater
Losekamp
Mary Clark
Bridger
W. A. Allen
Colorado Springs
Methodist Church
G. C. Stull
Charlies
Cook
Minnie J., Mosby
Driscoll Hotel
W. D. Clark
Newport
Ore
Henry Mueller
Billings Brewing Company
Neate
G. F. Sailor
Chillicothe
Livingston
Judge Henry
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Butte News
Royal Bonn
Royal Habsburg
Christie
Europe
Owsley Block
Christie & Leys
Nipious Oapale
NAP
N. Main
St. Felix
Kim
Rudyard Kipling
Ray Hurd
Hake
Hulbert
Calkins’ Book Store
Butte, Mont
Calder Wall Paper Company
C. V. Franzman
West Park Street
Clark
Cloeck
Dellinger
Mr. Tuttle
Tannebaum & Co
New York
Plathead County
R. Goodrich
E. Park St
Scores von Waldersee
Billings Society
Kennedy Furniture Co
Montana
Rocker Departm
Smith Velvets
Smith Axminsters
Lowell Body Brussels
Royal Wiltons
Bundhar Whittons
Bigelow Axminsters
Imperial Axminsters
J.T. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona and
Platinum Streets
Mitchell
Hairs and Rockers
Ras Rochester
McRae & Spives
Butte, Montana
BIG Glackfoot Milling Company
BUITY
Gerver
4Eda, Bonser, Moy
Praving
Butie
Anaconda
Missoula
Tnt
American Bonding and Trust Co
Passmore & Co
West Granite St
Dr. H. Suesskind
North Main Street
Butte Over
Practical Undertakers and
Embermere
W. Pask
Phese Aem
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