Butte Current Notes Highlights Local Visitors and Events
Butte society notes numerous visits and arrivals from Helena, Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula. Notables include Dr. George L. Barbour, Bishop R. J. Cooke, and Prof. F. H. Garver as well as N. Nicholson, J. B. Morse, and Charles J. Kelly party. Townspeople plan travel to Yellowstone, Idaho, and Boston with church dedications and university events mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grande Railway
Charles J. Kelly
Ildren
Denver
Portland
Yellowstone National Park
F. H. Garver
History Department
State” Normal School
Dillon
Butte
Charlotte Wellcome
Boston
George L. Barbour
Helena
South Placer
Thomas Arthur
Billings
Democratic Committee
Crawford
Alissoula
Hans Roe
Port Angeles
Seattle
San Franisco
Sos Angeles
San Diego
H.M. Allen
Allen Lumber Companies
Monna
Knights Templars Grand Commandery
R. J. Cooke
Methodist Episcopal Church
Butte Vist
Cooke
Idaho
Margaret Hogan
Rochester
Minn
J. Dawe
William
California
Missoula
Dawe
State University
J. M. Hamilton
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Flathead Lake
West Park
Allan Nye
New York Central Lines
Spokane
W. B. Jerome
General Western
Chicago
Burke
W. W. Burke
Anaconda
Soo Pass
Dawson County
Hoskins
Montana
Fred W. Walker
Great Falls
Carnival Pageant Brings Colorful Parade Aboard
A large cheerful carnival parade delighted crowds with decorated carts and child riders. May Parmeter rode as queen of the fairies in a pony cart, followed by Pixies in green suits. A long line from St. James' Episcopal and Christian Sunday schools showcased tiny performers in flowered carriages and a miniature carnival queen float led by Delma Adies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Parmeter
St. James
Epicopal Sunday School
Bernard Copping Til
Christian Sunday
Mary Mercele Mentheny
Gerald Little
Evelyn Traub
Delma Adies
Hughes at Mormon Tabernacle Attacks Civil Service Policy
Charles 1 Hughes spoke to a packed Salt Lake City tabernacle crowd denouncing civil service appointments made under the current administration. He urged merit system expansion and condemned park barrel legislation while urging loyalty to national honor and Philippines policy. Governor Spry chaired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Charles 1. Hughes
Mormon Tabernacle
Hughes
Tsay
Fism
Philippines
United States
Carnival Parade Glorifies Bozeman Pageantry and Prizes
In Bozeman the floral parade featured sunbonnet and overalls groups from Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools, go carts and wheelbarrows, clowns, and a goat drawn float. Governor Stewart planned to address the crowd while a 1917 queen coronation and ball game with Livingston followed. Prizes were awarded in four floral classes with notable wins by Mrs. C. S. Tabor and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
South
Christian Sunday School
Virginia
Story
Charle Howard
Dorothy Steffens
Josephine "Howard
Byron Story Jr
Stewart
Bozeman
C. 8. Tabor
G.T. Bramble
Philipsburg
B. 3. Parkin
Gallatin County High School
M. Langhor
J. B. Paxton
John M. Arnold
C. S. Tabor
Hughes
Tabor
Alford Vergy
Roy Hart
Livingston
Lightning injures workers at Brockton shoe plant blaze
A bolt of lightning struck a Brockton shoe factory injuring nine people, four seriously, with about a score minor hurts. The strike triggered denatured alcohol explosion and a major fire that split the three story building in half. About 150 workers were inside as the blast followed. Estimated loss runs between 75000 and 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brockton
Mass
Murdock on Vacation Sails for Orient Trip
Former Kansas progressive Victor Murdock sails on the liner Empress of Japan with Mrs Murdock and daughter Katherine for a three month Orient tour. He declines discussion of politics. In Trenton Franklin Murphy of Newark files for Republican US Senate nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Japan
Tofay
Murdock
Katherine
Venatur
Trenton
N. J
Franklin Murphy
Newark
New Jersey
United States
Infantile Paralysis Reports Show Decline in Cases
Department officials welcomed updates on the infantile paralysis epidemic, noting a substantial decrease in reported cases as per August summaries. The report highlights reduced incidence and improved prospects for containment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Encase Department
Idas
Duel Ends Fatally in Wilcox County Farm Scene
In Wilcox County two Ledin farmers, Furman and Robert, were killed in a public altercation that culminated late tonight. The incident followed an earlier Wednesday dispute, according to reports received. A Mexican conference news item notes James Lynn Rodgers conveying that US Mexico talks on the western element of international difficulties will convene in New York at the Biltmore on Sept 4. In Washington the Negroes for Hughes debate records show the national party nominating candidate Hughes amid internal dissent over politicizing the faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furman
Oh Smity
Robert Farmere
Wilcox
Ugh
Plater
Mexico City
James Lynn Rodgers
Carranza
Alice
United States
Mexico
Biltmore
York City
Abusive Husband Killed by His Wife
The coroner ruled Mrs. Puhek shot in self defense after years of abuse by her husband Punek. Neighbors described brutality. the inquest heard the brother of the dead man disputed details. Funeral planned for Saturday at St Lawrence's Church with body to residence. Puhek born in Australia in 19??. sister survives in Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punek
Meet Punek
Mra
Butte
Micht
Puhek
Senator Stone says Danish West Indies sale will not delay treaty
Washington August 24 Senator Stone chairman of the senate foreign relations committee said tonight that Denmark's rejection of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States would make no difference in American attitude nor slow the effort to ratify the purchase treaty as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stone
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Progressive drive to rebuild Western GOP for Hughes win
Harold L. Ickes of Illinois launched a campaign to rally progressives across the Western states into the Republican ranks to aid Hughes and Fairbanks. Within a week, progressive leaders from Ohio to the Pacific coast will report on local conditions as part of the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Acure
Hughes
Fairbanks
Harold L. Iekes
Illinois
Ohio
Pacifi Coast
Butte Stars Lose In IAA Doubles Semi Final Battle
Special Dispatch from Hunter's Hot Springs reports Butte duo Burton and Butte partner fell to Head and Habook of Bulings in straight sets 6-1 6-4 6-? The match drew a large crowd and was hailed as the finest in state history, while McLeod and Karsted prepare for the Murray Cup open championship tomorrow with anticipated clash for possession of the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter's Hot Springs
Burton
Butte
Head
Habbook
Bulings
Karsted
McLeod
Zughuin
Bute Ge Gall
Snneton
Harry Burton
Batheetan Sia
Will
Shanon
Livingston
Snag Farman
Glendive
Ely
Ss Grate
Aecioa
Ratated
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Butte News
Tre Hallmark Sime
Stein-Bloch
Tonkin
Walker Cafe
J. B. Morse
Ditton
Bolever & Brown
Groce
N. Nicholson
War Revenue
Kartes
Bertha E. Simons
Republican Ticket
Tabernacle
Simon Plamberger
Francis M. Lyman
of the Mormon Church
Anthon T. Lund
W. H. King
Mathonthah Thomas
Governor Spry
Utah
Jerland
Chattanooga
Wer Reltin
Columb
National
Candida Hughes
Mose Linz Jeweler
Main and Broadway
Mose Linz Loan Broker
Corner Main and Broadway
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
E. Park
Lyons
White House
M. J.B
D.C
Nts
John J. McCarthy
ABC
Jere Clifford
Silver Bow County
Poltt
Great Falls Baseball Association
Ray Kallto
Electrics
Detroit Americans
John V. Dwyer
District Court Second Judicial District of
Butte Stars
IAA
Dowsmann
Stringham
Simons
Ebbage
Snabcock
Bondy
Miss Jarman
W. E. Pearson
Kiine
Parham
Johnston
W. E. Peake
Jock McLeod
Wee
Laws
Knights OF Columbus
Mola Gardens
Buttecoum
READ
James H. King
W. D. Kyle
Totel
Corona
Butts Jockey Club
Guy P.” Squires
Wilson Park
John’ W. Carroll
Florence W. Aurrissey
Pewmbe
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