Butte Endures First Christmas Wind and Snow
Butte experienced a brief Christmas storm with west winds and snow yesterday. The blizzard lasted under an hour as temperatures hovered above zero then fell to 18 degrees above. Pedestrians sought cover and theatergoers bundled in furs as cold winds intensified the chill. The city records a 95 and 16 degree above reading yesterday with forecasts calling for continued cold weather.
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Butte
McKinley
Week Park Street
Orelock
Miss Shea Recovers From Operation At St James
Miss Florence Shea senior nurse at St Jame's hospital is recovering rapidly after a herous operation and will likely resume her duties soon according to latest reports.
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Shea
Florence Shea
St. Jame’s Hospital
Bitten TES Rent Pianos and Office Moves Noted
Maury and Moliner lawyers have moved their offices to 33 35 Harhour building. Phone 45 Dr W E Dodd, nervous trouble specialist, reports losses. Woman's guild meeting of People's Congregational church postponed after the holidays. Bazaar by St John the church parishioners postponed to Thursday. Original plans include dress your gifts with Christmas seals labels tags and ribbons. P O News Stand mentioned.
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Orton Bros
Maury & Moliner
Harhour
W. E. Dodd
Eve
Lesent
Woman's Guild of People's Congregational Church
St. John the Church
Dee
P.O
Room rental twist ties court case involving ex wife
Robert Anderson faced a police judge over a disturbance while his wife, now divorced, testified they still lived together after the divorce. He said he earned 34.60 weekly and proposed living with her, renting a room to manage alimony. Both described mutual alleged abuse before the district judge sent the case to the county attorney. Judge Grimes dismissed it.
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Robert Anderson
Andreson
Jock
Anderson
Cty
District Court
Supreme Court backs state accident board in Morgan case
The Montana Supreme Court upheld the state accident board denying compensation to P F Morgan of Butte who claimed minor dependent status of Edward Morgan killed in a mine. The Silver Bow court ruling for Morgan was reversed. The decision remands other cases for new trials and discusses a separate insurance dispute and incorporation filings in Helena. My notes indicate 49 year old Morgan disputed dependent status and the board's verdict stands.
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Standard
Helena
State
State Supreme Court
P. F. Morgan
Butte
Edward Morgan
Silver Bow Court
Morgan
F. Morgan
Silver Bow County Court
Drs
J. M. Reott
I. 1
Hangdon
Oliver Loudon
Charles Loudon
Andy
Mandolin
Knights and Ladies of Security
Montana
Clinton Hnow Company
T. J. McNulty
Prances P . Maggie
Court action seeks large sum in multiple claims
Metals Bank and Trust Company sues W. J. Walsh and Mary Walsh for 30868.39 alleging notes of 25000 and 3131.80 with interest. Bank seeks mortgage declaration on pledged property and court sale. Ida May Woods sues Thomas Zimmerman for 2025 injuries from a Divide auto crash with permanent injuries and 2500 damages plus 125 dental costs.
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Metals Bank ‘and ‘Trust Company
W. J. Walsh
Mary
Ida May Woods
Thomas Zimmerman
Divide
Still Found In Chain But Owners Absent
In a raid on a cabin about eight miles southwest of the city in Sawmill Gulch, Detective Frank White and a federal agent seized a 60-gallon copper still, about six gallons of moonshine, and various moonshining paraphernalia. The cabin had been abandoned. a 600 gallon water tank was found in the premises. Only a sample of the liquor was taken.
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Sawmill Gulch
Frank White
Pairchild
Adkins Acquitted by Jury in Lewd Conduct Case
A jury returned a not guilty verdict last evening in the E W Adkins case charged with lewd and lascivious conduct involving a 15 year old complainant. The trial began yesterday before Judge Lynch with Frank L Riley and T E Downey for the state and O Connell for the plaintiff. The jury deliberated about four hours after testimony started around noon and retired about 5 30.
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E.W. Adkins
Adkins
Lynch
Frank L
Elks Finalize Plans for Broadway Minstrel Show
The Elks minstrel show at Broadway theater began selling seats briskly with several blocks still available but expected to sell out by opening night. A parade was canceled last night due to threats against vocalists.
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Elks
Evening rehearsals and preparations for grand stage event
The troupe works late on costumes and set finishing while a dress rehearsal is planned tonight. Ford touring car seen on streets yesterday as a raucous cowbell draws attention to purple and white decorations. Several prize seat drawings remain unsettled with contestants sending in ideas to the Elks club.
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Zeenie
Jimmy Murphy
Elks Club
Citys Removal In Meeting Tonight
Civic bodies of Silver Bow county and Walkerville including Meader Sle and Centerville residents attend the council chamber to discuss city and county consolidation and moving city government to the courthouse. Views vary mainly on expense with opposition from some large taxpayers. Mayor urges to hear representatives before a broader mass meeting. Attendance expected to be large at 8 o clock.
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Silver Bow County
Walkerville
Meadersle
Centerville
Council Chamber
Electric Railway Men Elect New Officers
At a meeting of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees of American Division No. 381 last evening, officers were elected for the coming year. Dan Medfillan was chosen president JC. Brown and Ray Williams tied for vice. Tim Kearney was financial secretary W A. Hear recording secretary and J. W. Morgan treasurer.
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Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Tailway
Camme
Dan Medfillan
JC. Brown Ray Williams
Tim Kearney
W A. Hear
W. Morgan
Salvation Army Fund Still Short of Goal
The Salvation Army advisory board meets at the chamber of commerce lunch to review receipts and plan final drive efforts. About 100 dollars was received yesterday, bringing the total in the treasurer’s hands to a little over 7,700 dollars, with a few small receipts still outstanding.
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Salvation Army Advisory Board
Chamber of Commerce
Fen
Outatstana Electric Company
Wolcott
Three drunks, a poker tale, and a city fence case
Three men arrested for intoxication paid 30 dollars in forfeited bonds in police court. Joe Black claimed Idaho funds nearly exhausted after whiskey poker. Harold Green and William Chamberlain showed willingness to work and had cases dismissed. Peter Gallagher faced encroachment charges for an iron fence, with case continued to today for Judge Carroll’s presence.
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Joe Black
Vagrane
Butte
Idaho
Black
Harold Green
William Chamberlain
Peter Gallagher
Tron Street
Strasberger
Carroll
Gallagher
Ed Bassett Dies From Accident in Butte Tunnel
Ed Bassett, 30, a prominent Butte figure and early American Legion leader, died after a tunnel incident while escaping heat through a tunnel entrance. Rescuers found him at 10:30 p.m. and he died at Murray hospital at 1:30 a.m. His death ends a noted postwar leadership record and service to veterans.
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Bassett
Tassett
Murray Hospital
Anc
Franklin Bassett memorialized by Leonard cement crew
The report recalls RD Franklin Bassett directing the lining of a near completed tunnel when a fatal accident occurred. He is described as a tireless comrade and capable leader whose efforts boosted the post, with remarks from Adjutant Fimmet O'Brien praising his service. He was a state and national delegate and a familiar figure at gatherings. The death is mourned by many and seen as a blow to the post.
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Leonard
Troup
The
America
Butte
Fimmet O'Brien
Ed Fassett A Trusted Soldier Remembered By Family
The obituary notes Ed Fassett as a fine officer and energetic man whose army traits shone in civil life. Survived by his father an aunt Mrs Alice Eilis of San Francisco a brother Roy Abner Bassett also of San Francisco another aunt Mrs Mary Regan and uncle Charles Bassett of Philipsburg a cousin Mrs Elmer Willems resides in the city.
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Ed’ Fassett
Trates
Energeti
Alice Eilis
San Francisco
Roy Abner Bassett
Mary’ Regan
Charles Bassett
Philipsburg
Elmer Willems
Ity
Readjustment of Road Affects Kee and St Paul Lines
Chicago December 13 reports orders issued in September and October for reductions across all mechanical departments as part of western adjustments in the Kee and St Paul railroad system. The moves target Missouri River operations as part of a broader business realignment.
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Chicago
Tacoma
Kee & St. Paul
Missouri River
Chamber secretaries urge school tax raise in Montana
Secretaries of commercial clubs in Butte last week passed resolutions endorsing a two mill school tax increase and a state boxing commission under American guidance. Py Le Wills, manager of the Butte chamber, announced on returning from the meeting that W. B. Maddock, superintendent of schools, introduced the proposal, highlighting road construction needs.
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Ian
al Roseman
Py le Wills
Butte
W. B. Maddock
Wits
Arcfacial Eye Pigments Highlighted in Color Theory
A fragment discusses clever coloring as the manufacture of arcfacial eyes and per face aptitude for success, noting peculiar pigments and their relation to achievement. The text emphasizes pigment sourcing and technical aspects of color work in a theoretical context.
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