Men Heavily Fined For Abusing Horse In Police Court
Two men testified through a Finnish interpreter and were fined 50 dollars each for abusing a livery horse. Humane Officer Brodie called the act common and undeservedly punished, as others in town were fined for drunkenness and disturbances. A stranger faced a 25 dollar ticket for impersonation, a vagrant was jailed, and several cab drivers were dismissed for blocking streets near a railway.
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Brodie
Jack the Hugger
Harry Benjamin
Arkansas
Tow Ward
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Divers fail to reach wreck of the California in Gambier bay
Juneau Alaska Aug 26 divers hoping to recover the 20 bodies in the hulk of the steamship State of California found the wreck lies in 37 fathoms of water beyond diving depth. Capt Cann testified that with seven minutes he could have saved all aboard after the ship plunged into deep water.
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Juneau
Alaska
State of California
Gambier Bay
Thomas H. Cann
Abernathy
Whitney
Kell
Cann
Geyser Bob Dies Quietly After Thirty Years In Yellowstone
The famed Yellowstone stage driver Robert Edgar known as Geyser Bob died at the Lake hotel in California after a long career guiding visitors in the park. He boasted a 100000 mile record and never lost a trip, driving for decades across Montana and North Dakota routes. His rough charm and nautical tales made him a beloved fixture among tourists including royalty and magnates. He died while leading a party on the circuit and wished to die with his boots on. His legend lives on in stories of the alum pool and the intelligent bear yarns.
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Geyser Bob
North Dakota
Montana
Butte
California
The
Lake Hotel
Bob
Old Faithful Basin
Old Faithful
Old Faithful Inn
Canyon Hotel
Mammoth Hot Springs
Fees Held Illegal In Accident Inquest Fees
County Auditor Kane asked for a legality ruling on fees paid to witnesses and jurors in coroner inquests into accidental deaths. County Attorney McCaffery says fees are illegal unless death involved criminal intent or a crime. only a physician may collect for autopsy. Past payments stand, but future charges are barred. auditors may take time to review claims.
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McCaffery
Kane
State of
Montana
Bou cher's Cleanup Sale Offers Men’s Suits Steals
Bou cher's Cleanup Sale at 37 39 West Park street advertises men’s suits originally $20 now $11.65. Promotion targets all sizes and emphasizes value with a sharp price cut and limited time appeal.
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Boucher
West Park Street
Four Suits Pressed We Will Press One Suit Every Week
Unique Tailoring advertises pickup service in Butte offering to press one suit weekly for two dollars per month. Delivery to every part of Butte. Located at 125 West Granite with two phone lines.
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Butte
Unique Tailoring Company
West Granite
Adv
Seals Scarcity May Lift Prices on Pribilof Skins
Oakland California August 26 A shortage of seals on the Pribilof islands could push seal skin prices higher Captain Wall of the steamer Homer says the vessel returned with only 2 000 skins against the usual 15 000 or more The Homer arrived late yesterday reporting the diminished catch and its impact on market prices.
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Oakland
Cal
Pribilof Islands
Wall
Homer
Strike in London Leaves Pensioners Hungry at Chelsea
Hundreds of army pensioners at Chelsea hospital faced hunger as electricians from the public works department struck over the admiralty hiring non union painters. The stoppage disrupted hospital service and exposed tensions between labor groups in London on August 26.
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London
Chelsea Hospital
Public Works Department
Admiralty
Encroachment Dispute Slows Fast Butte Carpenters
In Butte at 17 East Broadway Jake Pincus had a new storefront installed by Jack Turner with a city permit. Carpenters extended the display beyond the sidewalk, drew orders to stop, and an investigation showed no council action on the petition. Council meeting tonight will decide if the encroachment is allowed on the condemned building.
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Butte
East Broadway
Jake Pincus
Jack Turner
Ray C. Smith
Department of Public Works
Gow
Pincus
Turner
Duncan
Ellingwood
Flood
Jones is 100 busy to look for work
In Butte two people faced mental health exams as Judge Lynch and doctors weighed their condition. William Jones, described as good natured, was deemed not insane and released with a warning to seek work after confessing little time for job hunting. He spent much of his two weeks in town in jail. Mrs. Katie Johnson was found insane and ordered sent to Warm Springs asylum.
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William Jones
A. BE. Anderson
W. BE. Ware
Mr. Jones
Butte
Jones
Katie Johnson
Turner
Smetters
Warm Springs
Johnson
City Secures Access to Butte Assessment Books
The city of Butte wins an order in Judge Lynch’s court directing County Clerk David Kehoe to permit access to the four assessment books. The writ of mandamus requires delivery of the books upon demand, with a show cause hearing set for Saturday morning, Aug. 29 at 10 o’clock.
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Butte
Educational pictures at the Broadway Theater begin Aug 31
The Broadway theater plans a series of educational moving pictures at ten cents on nights free from regular shows. The opening feature is The Battle of Gettysburg a five reel production praised for historical accuracy and educational value. The first run runs Aug 31 through Sept 3 and critics hail its detail and entertainment.
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Advy
Answers and Answers Q and A from a 19th century column
A Q A column lists world divorce rankings showing Japan leading and the United States second with per cent rates per 100000 people. It also answers questions about Cunard smokestack colors and Balkan languages with concise regional specifics.
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United States
Japan
Switzerland
Bulgaria
German Empire
France
Belgium
Australia
Sweden
Norway
Scotland
Italy
England and Wales
Austria
Ireland
Cunard Line
Balkan
Servia
Rumania
Judge Bourquin to Attend American Bar Association
Judge Bourquin of the United States court left yesterday for Montreal to attend the American Bar Association meeting. He will return in time to open the October term of court at Missoula on November 1. No English barristers are listed as principal speakers.
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Bourquin
United States Court
Montreal
American Bar Association
England
Missoula
Habeas Corpus Writ for Harry Borovsky
Attorney Charles G. Colby secured a writ directing Chief of Police Murphy to bring Harry Borovsky to court at 10 Saturday for an examination to determine his liberty. Borovsky was arrested on a grand larceny warrant tied to a junk-dealer firm in British Columbia alleging $500 loss. He admits taking money from a sale of firm property but says he acted to protect his rights amid alleged cheating over short weights. He plans a hard fight against extra charges.
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Charles G. Colby
Lynch
Murphy
Harry Borovsky
Borovsky
Gorovsky
A. Sussman
British Columbia
Flour From Montana Hard Wheat Promised In Ad Claim
A sales pitch urges shoppers to seek flour labeled as made from Montana hard wheat, promising it as the choicest grain for bake quality and consistent results. The line hints at a marketing claim targeting home bakers and grocery buyers in a local commerce context.
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Montana
Mining engineer Collins backs Plant Juice claims in Butte
John P. Collins, a renowned Butte mining engineer from Cornwall, testifies Plant Juice helps his rheumatic and stomach troubles. He says his digestion improves and appetite returns, claiming the product cleanses blood and liver, relieves malaria and biliousness, and acts as a tonic. Sold at Smith Drug Co in Anaconda and Newbro Drug Store in Butte.
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Butte
John P. Collins
East
Galena Street
Berkeley Mines
Mr. Collins
Cornwall
England
Smith Drug Company
Conda
Newbro Drug
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Lutey
Sreser
Washington
Uncle Sam
Ralston
Kelloge
Kellogg's
Holland Rusks
Zwieback
Henry
Ceylon
Main Street
West Park
Lutey’s
Mernete
Ind
East Park Street
East Park
Sempre Giovine
Price
Newbro Drug Co
N. Main
Ss Tea
Rose the Jeweler
North Main Street
DR. Lamb
Galena St
Mont
Geyser
Yellowstone Park
Fastidious Bear
Springs Asylum
Dr. F. A. Ironside the Dentist
Educational Pictures
Broadway
Everybody's Shoe Store
MonTania
Fiona Mus
Harlowton
Lewistown
Minneapolis
Dakota
Harlowten
Tripp & Dragstedt Co
South Main
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