Woman Beating by Pair Leads to Fines
Two men named James Gibney and John Doe were fined $25 each by the police judge for assaulting Mrs. Ward, landlady of the Ivanhoe block. The judge called them the biggest pair of blackguards, and Mrs. Ward testified they stormed her steps, grabbed the phone, struck her, and attempted to beat her as she was dialing for help. Gibney and Doe were separated after arrest. Gibney remained jailed while Doe posted bond.
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James Gibney
John Dee
Mrs. Ward
Ivanhoe Block
Gibney
Doc
Ward
Dec
Juttner
Doe
Right of way rule at Butte intersections explained
Alderman A. J. Pierce notes confusion over a July traffic ordinance. It states that at street crossings the driver on the right has the right of way. The aim is fewer collisions by drivers remembering the right hand rule.
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A. J. Pierce
Butte
Pacific Coast
Pierce
Stree
Dukes Watch Returned to Him After Theft Charge
The Duke of Racksack is joyful as his watch is restored. Francis Riley, listed as Tom Riley, had brought a man to the jail yesterday claiming he held the Duke’s watch for safekeeping due to the latter’s condition. The timepiece is returned, bringing happiness to the Duke.
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Racksack
Francis Riley
Tom Riley
Yeaterday
TAMBLERS ARE ROUTED IN SEASON FINALE MEET
Readable lines describe a Summit Street Stars versus Corktown Ramblers contest with the State winning 18 to 12 in the season finale. A charity tea is planned at Mrs J W Gunn's West Granite street home for the Woman's Club scholarship fund.
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Summit Street Stars
Corktown Ramblers
J. W. Gunn
West Granite Street
Woman's Club
Christmas Trees Scarce In Butte As Holiday Preparations Begin
Despite holiday signs in Butte, Christmas trees are scarce with no home trees or stock in commission houses or express companies. Three Montana Power trees, cut by staff, stand lit near the building while street vendors expect arrivals in days. Canvassers take orders. prices in other cities range from 15 cents to 1.25 for family trees, up to 5 dollars for larger specimens.
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Butte
Montana Power Building
Commission
Express Companies
Montana Power Company
Astrological forecast for Friday December 10 1920
Astrologers deem Friday uncertain with Neptune favorable early but Jupiter Sun and Saturn adverse. The new moon aligns in the eleventh house square Jupiter and Saturn in the eighth, signaling ominous warning of numerous events to come.
LENDING UMBRELLAS AT DAYTON PLANT
An industrial plant in Dayton Ohio maintains a stock of umbrellas to aid workers at closing hour when rain arrives unplanned. This quirky welfare measure aims to keep staff dry and punctual.
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Dayton
Ohio
Smashup Day Observed At Federal Building
Federal building observes Smashup Day as prohibition officers and U S marshal staff repurpose seized items. In raids captured tugs and copper are melted into shoots aiding Uncle Sam’s finances while containers and rugs await sale. Court adjournment delays holiday leave but Great Falls and Butte cases push toward resumption after holidays. Temperance union program at Y M C A features addresses and music this afternoon at 2:80.
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Federal Court
Prohibition
United States
Uncle Sam
United States Court
Presbot
Ite
Great Falls
Federal Cauet
He Butte
Urmian Temperance Union
Hamlin’s Wizard Oil Promises Fast Relief for Sore Joints
An ad note touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil as a quick penetrator to ease soreness and stiffness from unaccustomed exercise like tennis baseball or golf. It markets rapid relief for aching joints and muscles, claiming the product loosens stiff limbs.
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Hamlin
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