FORT WAYNE FIGHT ENDS IN FATAL SHOOTING NEAR Hart-Parr
Albert A. Coulter, a machinist with Hart-Parr, was fatally wounded during a holdup near the company warehouse on Second street in Great Falls. He refused to surrender his few cents, fired at the assailant, and died later at the police station. A second victim, Carl M. Nelson, was robbed nearby and struck with a pistol. Two more holdups occurred that night in the same district as police seek the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falla
Albert A. Coulter
Coulter
Hart-Parr Company
Second Street
Central Avenue
Coulter Wa
Carl M. Nelson
Nelson
Belgrade News Briefs on Accident and Local Deals
Adolph Ping and four companions survived a car crash on the Bozeman road when the vehicle overturned after avoiding a near collision. Minor injuries reported. The Holland settlement finished the fall run with 42.60 bushels of grain. totals include 12,280 wheat, 14,200 barley, 10,000 oats, 7,500 peas. A. J. Jacobson sold irrigated ranch east of Belgrade to John and Homer Lockridge for 480 per acre. 178 acres cultivated, 8 head of hoes, hay and grain included. Grace Clark, missionary to Africa, convalescing after appendectomy in Des Moines. plans to visit Belgrade and Bozeman in spring before attending Montana Agricultural College commencement. The Clarks were former local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Dec
Adolph Ping
George Ping
Bozeman Road
Hoveman
Metropolis
Ping
Ping Turned His Car Aside Srent
Holland Settlement
A. J. Jacobson
John and
Homer Lockridge
Stevens
Ile. Mont
Grace Clark
Africa
Epworth League of Montana
Des Moines
Miss Clark
Angeles
Clark
Vistt Belerade
Bozeman
Montana Agri Cultural College
Clarks
Lewistown Ledger Recaps Trials and Local News
A Lewistown jury awarded the plaintiff 442 in a case over damages from sparks igniting timber and land along a ranch lane. The paper also notes autowreck death shipping, a curious car, and a 1915 convention plan for the Persus County Sunday School association with new officers and clergy, plus local divorce suit and Woodmen of the World appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown
A. Jackman
Forest Grove
Milwaukee
Jackman
W. Z. Hengle
Fort Dodse
Town
Mrc
Persus County Sunday School Association
Denton
Bourne
Rep. Soule
Tawistown
Tha Snel
Super Intentents
G._A. Woodcock
Death of Lewistown Leader Rufus B Thompson
Rufus B Thompson of Lewistown died in his home after a night illness. He had been a prominent figure in central Montana, first president of Empire Bank, and a former state representative. Survived by his wife, a son, a daughter, two stepdaughters, and siblings. Funeral arrangements pending with services in Lewistown and Billings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewistown, Dee
Rufus B. Thompson
Thompson
Selena Seth
Shriners
Cenetral Montana
Unep Maronie
Billings
Fergus County
Lewistown
Empire Bank
Bie
Ryan
The
Hope and
Aire
Adelph Gortmotier
Helena
Boxing bouts between gamecocks at Billings
Billings hosts the first Annual show of the eastern Montana Poultry association with boxing bouts between gamecocks as a feature. Prize winners advance to the state Poultry show in Stevensville. John L. Waddell will judge the event. County exhibitors plan displays as Billings counters prepare for January 1, 6, and 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Astern Montara Poultry Association
State Coultry
Steveneville
Jo Fe
John L. " Waddell Jain
American’ Poultry‘association
Montana
Hamilton News Major local updates and society notes
Hamilton news from December 6 reports Thurston resigning as miller to manage a Philipsburg mill, Shapen injured in an accident, and Ivanhoft learning his mother died in Bulgaria. The city hall floor will be rebuilt with creosoted blocks. Knights of Pythias officers are elected with an installation set for January 5. The high school athletic association bought 16 maroon and white sweaters. Local residents visiting, a court case with Montana Independent Telephone settled, and a Bitter Root lecture tour announced by professors Mer Hil and Shaw. Several social events, church notices, and Elks memorial services conclude with music from the Haller Saxt orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
B. F. ‘Thurston
Hamiton
Philipsburg
Himmo. E. Shapen
Peter Ivanhoft
Bulgaria
Lord Construction Company
Hamilton City Hall
Royal Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
A. H. Downing
Lindahl O. Johnson
M. Burkhart
Waliee Hope
John G.lighle
TL E Robinson
Hartley
Bert” Horsch
Lawrence Vandereer
Robert W. Getty
HH. Spaulding
Howley
I. M. Spencer
Frank H Kracke
Athletic Association
Hamilton High School
Marplus
Bloomfield
Grice Johnson
McDonald
Missoula
Ruth Howard
Montana Independent Telephone Company
McCullough
J. M." Clemente
Helena
Hamiilton Chamber of Commerce
Willard Mer= Hil
Shaw
Bitter Root
Howant Lancaster
Stevensville
Rose
Peck
Aontract
Haseen
Missing girl may be disguised as boy in Billings case
Eleven year old Angelina McMillan of Huntley vanished from home and is believed taken to Helena with Harry Skip. The sheriff suspects she may be disguised as a boy, and a slender youth with a hired rig was seen with Skip in Billings. Parents rejected offers to send her to a boarding school as preparations were made to place her in a convent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Ange-lina McMillan
Huntley
Harry Skip
Helena
Sherif
Skip
Deer Lodge News Highlights Local Travel and Crime
Deer Lodge pages detail Agent Ray Webb and others transacting business, visits from Missoula and Miles City, plus Milwaukee and railroad personnel passing through. Reports mention burglaries at several Deer Lodge workplaces, a 10 day Chicago trip for Dr. Crabb, a Helena banquet trip, and a birth. The piece notes community notices, sports coaching prep, and a welcome gathering for new residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Dec
Milwaukee
Ray Webb
Misso
Deer
Tacoma
G. Desaford
Superior
Willa Lettardt
Miles City
Charley Fullerton
Alberton
George Caritom
Wilson
Kelly
Fr. Fairmender
Missoula
Deer Lodge Lumber Company
Agent Laughlin
George Crabb
Chicago
Helena
Alger
Spotswood
George E. Cuattora
Claude Benton
Bootenger
Alfred Whitworth
W. G. Dye
Lee Montgomery
Joseph Smith
MR. Henneberry
Joseph G.” Henneberry
Beneft
Joseph ‘Henneberry
Tutto
Heinze
Los Angeles
Hugo ‘Rock
Indiana
Mary Reardon
Butte
Warmington
John Pear
Saturdday
Miners Split Talks Move Toward Unified Action in Butte
At the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council in Butte a plan was approved to form a general committee with members from each local union to seek a settlement among Butte area miners. Delegates will report their unions' views at the next meeting. Meanwhile Butte Miners No. 1 will elect a president tomorrow night as acting leader Frank O Connor’s resignation limits signing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Gelegates
Western Federation of Simers Tant
Butte Miners’ Union
Martin Scanul
Frank O'Connor
Walsh Tour of Coal Camps in Trinidad District
Frank P. Walsh, head of the U.S. commission on Industrial relations, toured coal camps in the Trinidad district and the Ludlow tent colony with M. McCusker and T. G. Eagen. He said the trip was to familiarize himself with conditions for ongoing Denver investigations. He spoke with mine superintendents and workers. Ludlow leaders were questioned. He viewed the fire-destroyed colony and the pit where 14 women and children died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
Dec
Frank P. Walsh
United States Commission On Industrial Relations
M. McCusker
Thomas G. Eagen
Laude Tow
Colorado
Mr. Walsh
Ludlow
Strike vote to continue Harriman shopmen action
In St Louis a heavy vote by the International Order of Machinists and allied groupings approved extending the Harriman line shopmen strike for a third year. The action involves about 30,000 workers and follows a vote reported by AS Wharton, business agent. A separate dispatch notes a German troop retreat reported near the Yser canal, denied by Berlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Harriman
AS. Wharton
International Order of Machiniat
Funeral notices for An Undertaiers and Annie Gaughtin
The funeral for An Undertaiers will be held Monday at 9:00 AM at the family residence and proceed to St Patrick's Church for high mass with interment in the Catholic cemetery. Annie Ma Hie infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Gaughtin will be laid to rest this afternoon at Seorcock at the family residence with interment in the Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eumily
Deamét
St Patrick's Church
Gaughiin
Annie Ma Hie
Patrick Gaughtin
Seorcock
East Broadway
Allen, James death arrives in Butte for transport to Utah
The remains of James Allen who died at Wallace Tolano arrived in Butte last evening and were taken to Walshs undertaking parlors. They will be shipped this evening to Park City Utah by his uncle Pastok.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
James Allen
Wallace
Tolano
Butte Tast
Walsh
Park City
Utah
Jgcompani
Hi Unete
Pastok
Infant Laila Syreen Dies. Funeral Today in Galena
Laila Syreen infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Mex Lana Syreen died Saturday evening aged a few days. Funeral held at the family residence Tid East Galena street this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Mount Moriah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syreen
Laila
Mex
Lana Syreen
Galena Street
Mount Moriah
Pathorne Funeral Service Planned at Matast Park Street
The funeral for the late Pathorne will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence on Matast Park Street, then proceed to St Placopal Church for services conducted by Rev. JA Miatt. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Joseph Richards Funeral Director and Embalmer
Joseph Richards operates as funeral director and embalmer at 15 19 S Montana Street in Butte Montana. He provides funeral services and preparation of remains for burial or cremation in the local area. His long standing presence serves the community with professional arrangements and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Street
Butte Mont
Man from Butte disputes Gilroy disappearance claim
George Porter of Missoula says he spoke with Patrick Gilroy on the Highway Avenue bridge and saw him recently. Porter, a former Butte city official, insists Gilroy was alive and argues the missing man did not jump into the Flathead River near Polson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Patrick Gilroy
Flathead
Polson
George Porter
Higaine Avenue
Porter
Butte
Gilroy
Soolden
Silver “How County
Hutters
Indian Service
Rowan
Poon
Gil
Hotel Arrivals Show Wide North American Guest List
A long roster lists guests arriving at a hotel including Thornton, A. W. Milligan Denver, L. D. Ricketts Bisbee, M. Bernstein Denver, Fremont Roe New York, J.D. Shields Mendota, A. Gudei Spokane, J. Strasser Livingston, F. E. Bergland Chicago, and many others from Denver to Missoula. The list mentions guests from Salt Lake, Seattle, Billings, Helena, and other cities, with names such as H. Richardson Rochester, H. Badell Ennis, D. E. Raymond Sheridan, and Mrs. KE Roe. Police report Bertha Livingood, 20, charged with robbery in Butte, with goods from Realty Block in her possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton
A. W. Milligan
Denver
Seattle
William T. Friesit
Missoula
A. G.clark
Minneapolis
Finlen
F. D. Powell
Salt Lake
James Murphy
Deer Lode
A. E. Jordan
Beloit
Kan
Roy Fittles
Helen
ZB. McCormick
C. Fred” Russell
Boulder
W. H. Bean
Pocatello
Bill Hayes
Billings
J.D. Cooper
Kelly
Spokane
J. G. Stamm
Apolis
H.anderson
W. W. Swine
A. P. Meilstrup
B. Barrett
KE. B. Roe
Maid
Bedrock
F.C. Main
Dillon
Harry Wehworth
Lewistown
Edwin Burge
Wolf Creek
GW. Wilcoxen
J.C. Rogers
Huntington
Ore
Flanigan
Great Palle
Lats
Paris
Charles Howard
J.P. Brochton
Powell
Alberta
B.J. el
Pittburg
J. W. Blaney
Portland
R. ©. Peyton
Los Angeles
W. D. Madigan
Reno
Nev
G. D. Ransburg
Minneaporte
W. H. Mentanus
New York
Ay Wilk
D. H. Dill
Hamilton
D. A. Samuels
W. M. Bixby
Wallace
Idaho
Bertha Livingood
Butte City
Skating Races and Hockey Result Recap at Lake Avoca
Fa Carros tired by three feet in a two mile match race at Lake Avoca yesterday afternoon. In hockey, the pick for next Sunday's game against Anaconda Miller’s team beat Jones' squad 5 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fa Carros
Lake Avoca
Anaconda Miller
Jones
Fire Rumor Sows Alarm in Ostend Report
London dispatch reports Ostend may be on fire with the conflagration possibly caused by British bombardment or German incendiaries. The Daily Chronicle notes the situation from Dunkirk with Nett believing the blaze began due to hostilities or sabotage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ostend
Daily Chronicle
Dunkirk
Montana Girl Goes to Help New Jersey Suffrage Drive
Florence Leach of Montana will travel to New Jersey at the call of local women to aid their suffrage campaign, following her recent graduation from the University of Montana. She assisted Jeannette Rankin in Montana's campaign and will apply Montana methods to secure victory in 1918. The Montana victory inspires New Jersey workers and press coverage remains favorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Leach
Montana
State University
Missoula
New
Tersey
Teach
Walter
Jeannette Rankin
New Jersey
Farmers Happy Crop Return In Montana
W A Ransom spoke at the Thornton hotel about strong business prospects in Montana. He cited bountiful crops, high quality yields, rising prices, expanding cultivated land, and growing spring demand from merchants and new settlers, with cattle and horses faring well aside from hoof and mouth areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ransom
Montana
Ransom
New Members Join Butte Chorus Amid Elks Memorials
The Butte chorus held a second practice with many members absent due to Elks memorial services. Attendance improved and vocal quality remained high. Members received music for The Rose Maiden from Howard's music store, and sightreading and breath control were emphasized. Teachers from Butte public schools showed strong interest and many students are expected to join next meeting as The Rose Maiden study begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
the Elks
Howard
Rowe Maiden
Trio Handcuffed for Bozeman Powder Plot Trial
Three Montenegrin prisoners, Lazar, Tomich, John Tomich, and Mike Milk, are handcuffed together en route to Gallatin county district court in Bozeman to face charges of obtaining powder to blow the Butte Miners' union hall. The defense has six witnesses, the state nine, and Judge McCaffery will prosecute after a day of hearings. Watches sold at special prices by Hight & Pairfeila’s sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Kellar
Butte
Lazar
Tomich
John Tomich
Mike Milk
Bozeman
Gallatin County
Union Hall
McCaffery
South Siders form new athletic club in Butte
The Englewood Athletic Club forms to promote winter sports and gymnastics on the south side of Butte. A skating rink will be opened free to the public at the circus grounds, with flooding started and city water supplied. Members plan hockey and basketball teams, with practice starting next Sunday, and new officers elected to organize year round activities at Wilkinson’s store headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Englewood Athletic Club
Butte
Bi Flames
A. H. Wilkinson
Wall Street
South Side
Tling
Southie
Tally Johns
Sam Gay
Thomas Wilkinson
School of Mines
Ambrose. Tiler
Clarke Park
Wilkinson
Butte Men Eye Legislative Posts in 1914 Session
The 1914 Montana legislature draws many applicants including Butte men and boys for pages. Pete Snelson seeks assistant secretary of the senate, facing Nate Godfrey. Tracey of Butte may run again as enrolling clerk. Twenty nine offices are filled by appointment with varied pay. Candidates include George G. Watt for sergeant at arms, opposed by George Van Fleet. L. P. Reed versus James Jobb for assistant sergeant at arms. M Leary seeks reappointment. Charles Z Pond of Great Falls aims for chief clerk. Supplied items include a receiver's sale at Hight and Fairfield with accessories half price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Pete” Snelson
Senate
Nate Godfrey
Charles
Tracey
Tutte
George G. Watt
Meagher County
Lewis and Clark County
M S
Leary
Charles Z. Pond
Great Falls
Hight & Fairfield
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Almert Coulter
Belgrade News
Lewistown News
E. J. McCormick
Anne L. Barkhuff
Arthur C. Barkhuff
Anna Chan
Woodmen of the World
Cox
JM Sanford
Richard Lausch der H Hustine
EH. Gore
J. G. Smith
Joseph Benjamin
Clifford Miller
Bert Kcnows
Mien IY Cenral
Hamilton News
Lewistewr
Vec
Derian
Elks
Charles J. Marshall
Roy E. Ayers
C. M. Donaldson
Methodist Church
E. W. Wright
Presbyterian’ Church
Lelia
Luerette ‘Thompson
Callan
Texas
George Spaulding
Three Forks
Athletic Association of the College of Montana
Matthew Lohmilier
Henry Rupple
L. Parker
Carpenter
J. J. Murphy
Alexander Smyth
John Gooaren
A. Asrown
Flint Creek
Drummond
W. G. Gunther
Atr
J.J. Huber
John Covey
Missoul
John Blake
Hattie
Jack Allen
John’ Sulivan
Reuter
Amsterdam
Yser Canal
Berl
Ndertaiers
Larry Duggan
Undertaker
Het Ph
M. J. Walsh
Ies
Hell
Sherman & Reed
Joseph Richards
Onge Porter
Mim
J. H. Rule
Itasin
A. A. "Howard
PTR
Leach
Val
Bla Butte Chorus
Hight & Pairfela
South Siders
NEW Athletic Club
A. Rauh
Rauh & Richter
Aoe
Main Street
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