Beginning of the 20th Century a Global Time Debate
A historical column surveys how and when the 20th century began, noting contests over the exact moment of January 1, 1901. It traces the theoretical date line across the Pacific and explains how colonial and national adjustments shifted the calendar, citing Manila, Melbourne, London, and Attu as key reference points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Charles E. George
Minneapolis
Pacific Ocean
Mr. George
Greenwich
Pacific
Melbourne
Manila
Calcutta
London
House of Commons
Boston
New York
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
San
Aleutian Islands
Chatham Islands
South Pole
Wrangel Land
Arctic Ocean
Asia
Cape North
Cape Tringa
Siberia
Bering Sea
Midway Islands
Ellice Islands
Fiji Group
Kermedee Islands
Victoria Land
Equator
Spain
America
Philippine Islands
Borneo
Java
Alaska
St. Petersburg
United States
Attu
Longtitude
Notations and Observations In A City Gambling Pause
A wave of morality hits the city as Parkhursts celebrate while gambling stops for a day or two. Patrons of upstairs rooms and slick clubs plan to resume action, eager to wager money and chase the big cards on the tables and in stud games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkhursts
Butte Gambling Talk and Oddtown Misfires
The piece portrays Butte gamblers preferring risk over law with quiet upstairs rooms and a national rep for square dealing. It notes a ten month loss near $10,000, former wide open gambling downstair contrasts, and a gambler’s creed that instinct to gamble cannot be changed. It also wanders through rubber heels for women, Indians, and a smoky city with mixed tolerance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Christendom
Engraved Calling Card Noted as Christmas Gift Idea
A brief notice suggests an engraved calling card as an acceptable Christmas gift and invites readers to call and view styles at the Standard office.
Ear missing from Joss idol sparks theft tale in Butte
A wild report from Butte describes aJoss temple scene where an ear and a precious ivory chip from a statue vanish. The janitor and council suspect vandalism with a suspect theft, culminating in a feast tied to the missing items and a cryptic menu titled Lat Sloop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joss
Satan
Butte
Confucius
Joss House
High Council
Struggle Over Second Montana Senator Shifts Like Heats Across Silver Bow
Copper state politics flare as Silver Bow legislators face eight hour law critique and split loyalties. Clark’s influence fuels a scramble among Walter Cooper A F E Spriggs Joseph K Toole Paris Gibson H L Frank T P Cullen and C F E Dyer with Heinze factions threatening to counter any Clark backed candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Walter Cooper
Bozeman
Cooper
Heinze
Montana
Silver Bow County
H. I. Frank
Clark
Steen
A. F E. Spriggs
Townsend
Joseph K. Toole
Helena
Paris Gibson
Great Falls
H. L. Frank
Butte
T. P. Cullen
Coster
Charles FE
Dyer
Port Benton
Mr. Clark
Christmas gift ideas at Calkins book store
An early visit to Calkins' book store will repay you for appropriate Christmas gifts. Salt rising graham and whole wheat bread offered at Woman's Exchange 111 W Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calkins’ Book Store
Graham
Woman's Exchange
Lll W. Broadway
Great Northern Railway Offers Best Accommodations and Service
The Great Northern Railway promotes top accommodations fastest travel and finest dining car service with polite attention and no delays at depot. Trains depart on advertised times. For trip information and rates contact city office 41 North Main Street Butte J. F. Dawson General Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
North Main Street
Butte
J. FE
Dawson
Extraordinary bargains on pianos and organs at Orton Bros
Orton Bros at 219 North Main St Butte Mont advertises high grade new pianos and organs from Kimball Weber Hallet Davis Whitney Hinze and others with payment plans 15 to 30 cents per day and $100 to $200 savings versus inferior instruments. Second hand pianos and organs priced from 15 to 30 dollars with specific models and prices listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball
Weber
Gabler &O
Kingsbury Ai
Newcombe
Orton Bros
North Main St
Butte
Mont
Schatzlein Paints Draw Attention as Turkey Hunt Begins
The Schatzlein Paint company displays attract a pretty photo collection while Dan Tewey's agents search for young fat turkeys for the Southern's Christmas dinner, signaling seasonal commerce and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schatzlein Paint Company
Dan ‘Tewey
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Butte News
Nous Parsons Francais
Christie & Leys
Butte Pharmacy
N. Main Street
Hier Wird
Deutsch Gesprochen
California
The
California Oil and Investment Co
Owsley Block
Career Main
Park Streets
Crowe
Bridge
Broadway and
Main
Butte Graduate
University of Pennsylvania
Drs. Murray & Freund
Butte, Mont
Pennsylvania Lode
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Co
Batterman
Little Butte
Case, Gravelle & Evrvin Co
Butte, Montana
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Irapes
Haviland
Carlsbad
Rocers Bros
Rogers Bros
Davis & Weimescary Co
J. W. Morris & Co
West Park St
Grand Opera House
Isham
Rastus
Suudevcotes
Manhattan Theater
Sitten
Butte, Montane
Hoyt
Norci
Owsey Block
Ross Butte, Mont
Frecen Tansy
A. Augeadre
Paris
France
D. M. Newbre Drug Co
Duile. Mont
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