Butte Notables and Visitors Fill Local Notes
Local briefs detail arrival of Cravities Creightons, Creighton Larpey, Ed Walsh, and Katherine Gilman, plus a church gathering, teaching sessions, and a village social. Mentions John Orr from Dillon, D R Beck’s travels, and Mrs Hen nessy hosting. Also notes Ladies Home Journal display, Oregon Short Line trip, and upcoming teacher conference set for early September with many educators present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter J. Hill J
G Butte
Heidel
Butte
Chinago
Edward W. Walsh
North
Excelsior Avenue
A.J. Shores
Yellowstone Park
John T. Orr
Dillon
Ladies’ Home Journal
P.O
Mere
W. J. Oswald
California
Bass Vary
Thomas IL Carter
Helena
John O'Brien
Flathead County
Smatesty
D. J. Hennessy
Ladies’ Aid Society
Mountain View
Avaconda
D. R. Beck
Madison County
Katherine Gilman
St. Paul
Ignatius Donnelly
Family Realience
North Ld
Owen Parker
Oregon
Rock Springs
Wyo
Bonner
Duane Ediubarker
Bridget Douglass
Tutte
Northern
Min
Yester
Crazed by whiskey Koski shoots self in Butte saloon
John A Koski, 21, an electrician from Municek Michigan, entered the Exchange saloon on Main near Quartz in Butte last night and shot himself in the face with a .33 caliber revolver after threatening companions. He stood on the saloon step as witnesses watched. his friends pleaded and the tragedy unfolded. He had arrived in Butte a month ago seeking work, previously worked at Minnie Healer mine, and recently drank heavily after relocation. Police were not called as Koski was believed to have no intent to harm beyond himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drik
John A. Koski
Iver Johnson
Exchange Saison
Quartz
Main
Koski
Shige
J. A. Koski
Butte
Mormetts
Westen
Munceck, Mich
Minnie Healer
Pat Powers
Dan O'Neil
Fatal shooting at saloon ends in Koski death
In a Bulles City saloon a confrontation led to John A Koski pulling a revolver and firing. The weapon misfired as hammer dents caused two cartridges to fail. Koski died minutes after midnight from his wound. Coroner Egan ordered an inquest for 7:30 p.m. at Walsh's undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mer Inerny
Tv One
Shira
J. B. Sullivan
John A. Koski
Egan
Walsh
Ravens
Washl
South Atlantic Street
Bulle
Big Drilling Match Admittance Discussed By Butte Union
At a regular weekly meeting of the Butte Stationary Engineers union last night, members discussed admitting teams to the MealFiling contest for Labor Day. The vast majority favored admitting other teams, hoping to broaden the field, with a general mixing of classes. A prominent rider indicated the drilling committee might throw down barriers and make the event open to all, heightening interest. Nominations for officers were also opened, to be elected next Wednesday with voting a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Stationary Engineers’ Union
Bradshaw
eMeers
Ueunion
Haing
McPherson Undergoes Surgery At Murray Hospital
Avan A McPherson, formerly keeper at the Gagnon mine and now with Thompson Threatment, was successfully operated on yesterday at Murray s hospital and is reported doing nicely. Luel Hightie also reported to be doing very nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avan A. McPherson
Dhe
Gagnon
Thompson Threatment Company
Murrays Hospital
Luel Hightie
Butte Briefs Mixed in From Many Montana Towns
A variety of residents arrive in Butte from Helena Choteau Dillon and Basin for funerals and visits. Names include Micx Cruse Maimie Crise John Graham V iM seComb and Joseph Shineberger. Travelers and locals discuss forest reserve supervision and ranching figures like Capt. John Brienagan and General Browne, with personalities from Red Rock and Great Falls noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri. A. Gaxer
Genton
Hf. Gryan
Drummond
John Graham
Livingston Tn
Butte
V. Im. seComb
Basin
Binley
Nett Sharkey
Beaverhead County
Micx Cruse
Maimie Crise
Thornton
Helena
Warner St
Hlelena
Heléna
John Brienagan
Melrose
Browne
Joseph Shineberger
Red Rock
Brawte
R Wing
Dillon
General Browne
William D. Randall
H. Johnson
Northwest
Great Falla
Tie
Socialists of Montana work on platform
Special Mlepaleh 6 the Standard Helena Aus 22 The socialists site convention held five sessions today but did not make progress toward adopting a platform or naming candidates About 50 delegates attended James Graham of Livingston was made permanent chairman Herman Brown of Lewistown was secretary Committees were appointed and a recess was taken In the evening session the committee on platform was not ready to report and no adjournment was taken until 1 o clock in the morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Aus
Coclollal
James Graham
Livingston
Herman Brown
Lewistown
Murder at Lewiston ends in suspected murder suicide
A Lewiston Idaho couple, residents of Northern Idaho, were at home when S Leachman shot his wife after years apart and then killed himself about an hour later. Charles Leachman, their son, heard the fatal exchange as the couple talked of forgiveness. Doctors held faint hope for Mrs. Leachman’s recovery at St George, while the story notes a Labor Day event and a separate public sale bid near Butte with the auction date August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Oregonian
Lewiston
Idaho
S. Leachman
Oho
Leachman
Lenchristi
Sinc
St. George
Gregson Springs
Herbert Downing
Narih Main Street
Butte
Timber Worker Fractures Foot At Mine Site
Mogan, a 19 year old laborer, sustained fractures to the bones of his right foot while moving timber at the Spewulater mine around 2 yesterday. He was admitted to St James hospital. Also noted: P. Alexander, a mining stocks dealer, faced a charge for unpaid business license. Breal Liovaky Russia report notes brigands entered a monastery, bound the mopka and escaped with valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogan
Welock
St. James’ Hospital
Hogana Ty
West Quarta Street
Alexander
Breal
Liovaky
Russia
Mae OBrien Weds Laura Gindrup in Portland Ceremony
Mae OBrien, noted young businessman and ex manager of O Briens 10 cent store on West Park, married Laura Gindrup yesterday morning in Portland. A telegram with the news reached Mrs Harry Lemons, sister of the bride, yesterday. OBrien had been planning to wed during a Portland visit while Laura had been visiting another sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae O'Brien
O'Brien
West Park Street
Amdl
Portland
Laura Gindrup
Harry Lemons
Pride
Iefe Butts
Porglind
Engagement announces marriage across state lines
Mrs. Latsley of Vancouver and a Port land neighbor wed in quiet fashion. Relatives in Butte knew of the elopement long before the formal announcement. Both O'Brien households are esteemed, and congratulations are expected to be numerous and sincere. Mrs. O'Brien is praised for grace and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latsley
Vancouver
Ove
Portland
Butte
Theourhaut
Mullins Falls Down Lees Gets The Land
Special Dispatch to the Strand from Helena reports that a General Land Office decision by Acting Commissioner G F Pollack awarded land to Patrick Mullins, former mayor of Butte, after disputes over Hoite land. The decision affects a contested parcel previously held by the present register and receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
Helena
Land Office
General Land Office
G. F. Pollack
Patrick Mullins
Butte
Homestead vs mineral claim appeals reach final ruling
The decision sustains local officials for Mullins. Lees prevails, with Mullins granted 60 days to appeal. The contested land, two and a half miles from Route Mailing, faced protest over alleged mineral veins and mining prospects. The acting commissioner ruled there was no serious mining development and that the land remains agricultural with only nominal crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitting
Manuel Lees
Lees
Mullins
Iuteriar
Facie
Coxe
Frank W. Sharp
J. H. Burns
Land Office
Reclaim Bench Lands Canal Project Boarded
A Montana company forms to construct a canal or irrigation through a 0 mile reach from Beaverhead River near Grastopcre Creek area. Directors include George RR Petheely and John N Hart, with $0 authorized capital in $10 shares. Water rights filed from Beaverhead River, intake near the mouth of Grasstopper Creek, canal top elevation FU feet, bottom 3% feet, depths feet. Survey completed, work to begin noon, aiming to add several thousand acres of irrigable land. 350 cubic inches of flow per second to be secured by appropriation and purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spielnt Gisnatet Hiaw
Hes
Qetict van
George RR
Petheely
Johnn N
Heaveriend
Lathi Boneh Tanda
Beaverhead
Grasstopper Creek
Beaverheat Rock
Walter
Increase of facilities for handling the coal
D Boyle assistant general superintendent of the Northern Pace F H Pineh division superintendent and FSG Taylor division chelicer visited to plan enlarging the company's switch yard. The Northwestern Improvement company is expanding facilities to boost daily coal output from 2000 to 3500 tons, with the railroad also expanding to handle more product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becta
Standart
Red Ledge
D. Boyle
Aistant
Northern
Pace
F. H. Pineh
FSG
Taylor
Divisio Chelicer
Gramid
Northwestern Improvement Company
Sprend
O'Brien family to leave Butte for Seattle
In Butte society circles the O'Brien family is moving to Seattle. Mr. O'Brien held an excellent position at Bon Marche and Mrs. O'Brien was a familiar social figure. The departure ends their long residence in the city and changes the local social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bulle
Mee
Harry Symons
Guy O. Cady
O'firion
Nation
Hennessy's
Tat
Butte
Cireles
Revolutionists scheme to finance Castro revolt exposed
Federal agents arrested Capt George Boynton former manager of Grinleo concession and attorney Ty M Thompson in New York on charges of planning to counterfeit Venezuelan silver coins to fund a movement against Castro. Keller brothers and Shiney Keller were also detained as links in the operation, with Chief Wilkie personally overseeing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Aig
Venesuela
Secret Service
George Beynton
Orinoco Corroration
Venesvelt
Ty. M. Thompson
Peisoners
Wilkle
Washington
Ing Win
Wilkie
Boynton
New York
Revelnion
Castro
America
Grinleo
Roynten
Thompson
Oll Acquaintanue
Aim
Cus
Caatro
Flynn
Hit
Vetee Flynn
Witte's Frankfurt visit cited as health reason
Telegram from former premier Witte states his trip to Frankfurt was for health, not political ties. He will stay in or near Frankfurt to complete a cure, contradicting rumors of political motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburo
Count Witte
Ain
Feenktorlaithes
Todasr
V-Preaier
Frankfurt
Frankfort
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Butte News
Datce Et Oegia
East Broadway
Butte, Oh
Kenpianes Cro
Orton
Graves of
Boulder
Fille
Creighton Larpey
T. W. Vogler
Rome
Sind Salmon City
Acroga
Flescris
Nevana
Hutte
Thomas Flavin
Spokane
Department of Washington
Koung Jown
A. Koski Wahem
Degins
the Style Shop
Union
Ciarments
the State Shop
E. Park Street
Kosk
O'Neil
M’pherson
Butte Briefs
Montana
XEEDS
Mac O'Brien
Miss Gindrup
and Mrs
Ordines CaAly
PORME
Ter Gugne
Redtlam Ita New Bank Bulioins
North Main Street
Calkins’ Stationery Store
New
Canal Company
Tly Uiteh
bencAclary
Boynton Promis
WITTA
Urox
Ady
Brownfield - Canty Carpet Co
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