Brown the Fiddler Defeats Assault Charge in Court
John Donovan known as Brown the Fiddler represented himself in a public assault case against Mrs. Mary West. With no attorney present the jury acquitted him after Donovan claimed self defense and denied choking or beating her. The judge presiding was Justice Timothy Harrington.
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John Donovan
Brown
Fiddler
Donovan
Mary West
Thornton Hotel
Timthy Harrington
West
The Climbers Play By Fitch Ameldea Bingham Company
A new stage work titled The Climbers debuts from Fitch Ameldea Bingham and Company. The production promises a contemporary drama with themes of ambition and social ascent in a modern urban setting.
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Fitch
Butte Broadway Show Silent Despite Amelia Bingham
Amelia Bingham and a strong company presented Clyde Fitch’s The Climbers at the Broadway theater to a very small audience in Butte. Wilton Lackaye led the cast with W. L. Abingdon and James Carew among other notable players, while the company moves to Helena next. Orton Bros. offer reduced piano tuning and repair at 219 North Main Street for 30 days.
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Amelia Bingham
Clyde Fitch
Butte
Miss Bingham
Broad Way Theater
Wilton Lackaye
W. L
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Utah excursion to Ogden and Ogden area by Oregon Short Line
The promotion offers round trips from Butte to Ogden with special rates and a return by Sept 23. The trip coincides with the national irrigation congress in Ogden Sept 15 to 18 and visits to Mormon capital resorts. Tickets at 105 North Main street, Butte, Mont, through H. C. Wilson, General Agent.
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Utah
Butte
Oregon Short Line
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Mormon Capital Reserve
North Main Street
Mont
H. C. Wilson
Not the Engineer's Fault in Speculator Mine Accident
Four men injured in a Speculator mine cage accident on Tuesday. chairs at a level obstructed the shaft causing a crash. The engineer was not at fault and the mishap occurred as the cage was loaded with cars. It was fortunate more injuries did not occur.
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Speculator
Sons of St George hold annal picnic at Twin Bridges
Bridges Sunday noted the Sons of St George holding an annal picnic at Twin Bridges. Trains depart Northern Pickle station South Butte at 8 am and 9 pm with return times 7 pm and 8 50 pm. Round trip fare listed as 1.25 with child fare 65 cents. Also obituary for 26 year old Antone Nedviil of 210 West Quartz Street announced.
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Sons of St
Interstate Fair Travel Deal From Miles City to Missoula
The Northern Pacific offers round trip travel from Miles City to Missoula at one and one third fare. Tickets on sale through September 4 with return by September 5. General Agent W. H. Merriman announces the limited offer.
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Bozeman
Northern Pacific
Miles City
Missoula
W. H. Merriman
Bartenders Union Switches Affiliation to International League
The local Bartenders union withdraws from the American Labor Union and adopts a charter from the Bartenders International League of America. A telegram from Jerrel L Sullivan confirms admission. 105 members support the move aiming at broader privileges and nationwide recognition.
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Bartenders’ Union
American Labor Union
Bartenders’ International League of America
Sanders
Jerrel L. Sullivan
League
Elm Street
Cincinnati
International Bartenders’ League
United States
A. Ll. I
A.L. U
A. S
Billings Moves for a Great Fair
Aug 2 Billings officers of the Villings Pair association work to boost the county fair. Secretary George reports many horsemen contacting from different parts of the state and expects a strong horse show at the grounds and state fair. A local delegate will solicit farmers to bring first class displays with premiums, including $15 for the best Plymouth Rock rooster and incentives for an incubator exhibit. Frank Mayer leads extra premiums in the poultry department as organizers seek broad exhibitor support.
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Billings
Villings Pair Association
George
Montana
Billings Fair
Wil Eare
Frank Mayer
Hillings Fair
Most Popular Sweeper in the World Feature
A brief note extols the most popular sweeper in the world and highlights a broad assortment in fine woods, showcasing full lines of products and options.
New Officers Elected While Overthrow Company Aired
New officers were elected amid a report exposing the overthrow plot and internal turmoil at the company. The board faces leadership questions as the scandal unfolds and stakeholders seek clarity.
Inventor Gustave Overstrom Heads Growing Concentrator Empire
Gustave A Overstrom, longtime Butte resident now in Chicago, returns to attend to business of the Overstrom Concentrator Co which he leads as president. The firm reports strong conditions and expanding sales of the concentrating table used worldwide for ore processing with patents issued in Japan and applications in major mining nations.
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Gustave al Overstrom
Butte
Chi Aro
Overstrom Concentrator Company
Mr. Overstron
Overstrom
Cmpany
Gustave A. Overstrom
Frank E. Miller
Chicago
O. Bergstrom
Mr. Overstrom
Japan
Tore
Overstram
Astend
Co operative Bank Plan For Great Falls Move Forward
The Montana Co operative Bank and Great Falls investors plan to build a new bank building at the corner of First Avenue North and Fourth Street. President Sam Weed says work may start this fall after securing an option on the lot. Directors Edward J. Cleveland and W. Knarr are in from the east reviewing plans and reports. A Manchester woolen mill by Mr. Wood and associates is also under rapid construction, with the first story up and much of the second story completed.
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Wade
Montana
Candy
First Avenue Nort
Fourth Street
W. Knyarr
Montana Co-operative Ranch Company
Edward J. Cleveland
Kast
Wood
Hank
Malls
Vanch
de Fair Grounds
Manchester
Sunriver
Two men charged with stealing sheep in Montana
Special Dispatch reports from Red Lodge that Eugene Gritines and Arthur Smith of Sweet Grass county face charges for stealing up to hundreds of head of sheep tied to the National Bank of Livingston and others. The trial opened in justice court with the state resting and the defense to proceed. A dismissal motion halted one defendant’s case, leaving him free as no evidence tied him to the theft. Smith, injured, was ferried to court by conveyance.
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Standard
Red Lodge
Walford Wed
Eugene Gritines
Arthur Smith
Sweet Grass County
National Mark Bank of
Livingston
Justice Court
Wowml
Smith
City Council Rejects All Bond Bids in Havre
Havre city council rejected all bids on bonds for water and sewerage work delaying start of the project. New bids directed by the clerk. Alderman Devlin proposed an ordinance on building limits with fines up to 100 dollars. A. Weir won the sidewalk contract and the bell and hose sower job for 214 dollars.
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Havre
Devlin
A. Weir
School board awards coal contract and bids on new building
Havre August 26 The school board awarded the coal contract to the electric light company at 3.70 a ton. A plan to have the new school building walls 16 inches thick with a stone lower story was postponed until Thursday. The chairman may secure extra paper for pupils unable to be housed in the old building, the new structure unlikely to be finished before November 15.
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Havre
Voal
Electric Light Company
Winters-Beller verdict in Fort Benton case reached guilty ruling
In Fort Benton the jury found Winters-Beller guilty and set a prison term of one deal. Winters-Beller showed strong emotion upon the verdict and cried openly. It is reported that an appeal will be filed with the Montana Supreme Court.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Aug
Winters-Beller
Winters
Supreme Court
Woodruff writes to Butte postmaster recalls Montana visit and rifle loss
Brig. Gen. Woodruff replies to George Irvin of Butte after Irvin small interview in the Anaconda Standard. He recalls the 1872 Montana visit as a lieutenant, mentions losing his rifle while swimming the Big Blackfoot River, praises Montana people and contemplates another Montana visit. He notes friendship with Gen. Charlie Warren and sends warm regards to Montanans.
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Charles A. Woodruff
George Irvin
Butte
The
Standard
Montana
Woodruff
General Woodruff
Mr. Irvin
Irvin
Big Hole
Crernt Falls
Charlie Warren
Charles
Deer Lanlige County
Labor Day Parade and Sports Planned in Helena
Helena announces a Labor day program with a forenoon parade and Central park exercises starting at 1 pm. A baseball match at 2 follows, then county contests and a big drills contest at 4:30 pm offering $110 in prizes with first $75 second $35. Entrants include Davey, Freethey, Brac shaw, and McNichol of Butte. all prizes are cash.
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Helena
Central Pars
Aebork
LOHR
Wilea
Davey
Freethey
Bracshaw
McNichol
Butte
Runaway Boys Captured After Wide Search
After an extensive pursuit Sheriff Jefferson McConnell and Deputy P. Joseph Spursem found three boys William Smith Charles Wilson and Joe Pierson in a barn on Davis street. They were taken to the county jail wet and miserable. Wilson faces a charge of horse theft with possible future cowboy ranks. Officers recovered four revolvers hundreds of rounds ammunition belts holsters and other assorted items including cards matches and candy.
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Standard
Helena
JeffersoncConnell
P. Joseph Spursem
Lan i
William Smith
Qulars Wilson
Joe Pierson
Davis Street
Wilson
Bouder
Cordova Trial Continues as Jury Deliberates
In Fort Benton on August 24 the Cordova trial remains before the court. Jurors weigh if the shooting was premeditated or provoked, with many witnesses being Indians and halfbreeds. Florence Mackey testified unwillingly as Cordova testified in his own defense. The case is expected to go to the jury after further arguments tomorrow.
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Fort Benton
Cordova
Florence Mackey
Tom
Land Reserve Affects 47 Townships Along Yellowstone
Miles City August 26 The local land office received telegraphic instructions to withhold disposal by entry on 47 townships along the north side of the Yellowstone River from a point opposite Terry northeast to the Missouri River about 1M miles, following the river’s course. This is in anticipation of an irrigation project tied to a prior survey by Colonel Scheets.
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Miles City
Yellowstone River
Terry
Missouri River
Colonel Scheets
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Swift's Premium
Leteyv
Our Exchange Bureau
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Tonkin
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Knabe
Sherman's Piano House
Butte, Montana
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Ing
Ameldea Bingham and Company
Bete
Broadway
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Kacarsiou
Salt Lake
Anne Ogden
Ulator
St. George Pienio
Inter State Fair
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Sion
Ternational EE aGte
Training Association With
Ealt
Bissell
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
WILE
Overstrow Company
Gus Overstrom
Co-Operative Bank For
Great Falls
Woodrulee
Ervin
Lts
Blackfoot River
Parade
Blue
Withhold Land
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Henderson Bros. & Cole Hardware
Latey's
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Ange
Wangest Stove
Howard
Willard
Kingsbury
Alto
Montana Music
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Montana Liquor Company
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