Butte Man Dies After Suicide Attempt In Centerville
Coroner's jury rules death from brain hemorrhage caused by suicide attempt by hanging. George Jacka aged 39 died after being cut down from a rope in Centerville home. Testimony noted heavy drinking prior and unsettled mind. brother Richard Thomas described fear of factions outside the home. Jacka formerly from Superior, Michigan, had worked as miner and watchman. funeral plans pending word from brother in Globe, Arizona.
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Richards
George Jacka
East Center Street
Centerville
J. B. Freund
Jacka
Richard ‘Thomas
Mr.Thomas
Thomas
Thme
Thomas Opie
Jack
Opie
Freund
Butte
Superior
Mike
Richard’ Thomas
Centers Ville
Richard Wing
Waterloo
Mont
James Jacka
Globe
Ariz
Hayes of puzzlistic clash ends in gun threat
A crowd gathered at a colored club behind City Hall. Joe W. Jones, alleged to be armed, threatened to kill, was arrested by Officers Shovelin and Olds and jailed for a hearing before Judge Hoyle. Hayes alleges Jones attacked over a woman, resulting in minor injuries.
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the Hayes
Puzzlistic
Joe W. Jones
Broadway Alley
City Hall
Jones
Shovelin
Olds
Hayes
Cost of the County Poor and Miscellaneous Notes
County Auditor Crossman presented November expenditures for the county poor and related items totaling about 4510 with items including rent physician salary fuel and transportation. A typeset error in the Standard misadvertised a potato sale leading to an apology from the paper. F I Whitney, Forthe railway agent, arrived at Tutee and planned to inspect sites for a union depot. Court actions are reported to require attention today.
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Crossman
Gr. Verte
Kate God Fey
F. I. Whitney
General Yan
Forthern Railway
Tutee
Thornton
Yardage for Various Fabrics Listed in Fragment
Fragmentary fabric ad lists 45 inch French serges 0.75 inch basket cloths and various suiting materials by the yard with stray figures and incomplete specifications. Lacks full details on prices quantities and sellers.
Arrest Made In Slot Machine Burglaries In Saloon
Police report a man giving the name Charles Pattersall was caught in the act of emptying nickels from a slot machine in Joseph Vucovich’s saloon at 18 West Broadway. Officer James Kelly apprehended him as doors were left ajar after hours. Pattersall had $6.15 in nickels, and investigators tied him to a prior break in at Wetzstein’s saloon. The incident occurred as the officer observed untouched cash in multiple locations, while Pattersall worked the machine.
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Pattersall
Joseph Vucovich
West Broadway
James Kelly
Charles Pattersall
Dan
Vucovichs
Wetz- Stein's
North Main Street
Jimmy
Kelly
Butte Briefs Show Local Population and Activity
Butte residents and visitors like B F Forbis of Boulder and Benjamin Hager from Dillon are noted in city briefs. Thomas D Long arrived from Kalispell, and a daughter was born to the wife of Henry 8 Dexter at 1024 Jefferson. W W Humphrey, Monida & Yellowstone Park stage manager, came from Salt Lake. John M Dougherty, overseeing John M Creighton mining interests, returned from Omaha. Malcolm McDonald, Pittsburg & Montana Copper consultant, returned from Tonopah. W K Edwards, manager of Toston Copper, seeks mining machinery and dry workings. Police report Hugh McDonald arrested for assault and battery. he posted bond. Kamisky says McDonald has harassed him. assault claim denied by McDonald.
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B. F. Forbis
Boulder
Benjamin Hager
Dillon
Thomas D. Long
Kalispell
Henry
Dexter
Jefferson Street
W. W. Humphrey
Monida
Yellowstone Park
Salt Lake
John M. Dougherty
John M. Creighton
Butte
Omaha
Malcolm McDonald
Pittsburg & Montana Copper Company
Tonopah
New
W. K. Edwards
Toston Copper Company
Broadwater County
Sr. Edewards
Butte Hounds at Frisco in California coursing meet
Butte dogs led by Northern Express and Celtic won first round matches at Ingleside while Cloudburst and Jingle Bella posted decisive scores. Other Blake Smith entries like Two other dogs and Black Boy faced mixed results as weather delayed further rounds and near-term outcomes.
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San Francisco
Butte
Northern Express
Blake & Smith
California
Mi Amigo
Cloudburst
Rich Array
Celtic
Fast Fight in Oakland: Woods Knocks Out Reilly in Sixth
In one of the fiercest bouts in Oakland Billy Woods of Los Angeles stopped Tommy Reilly of Seattle in the sixth round before the Sequoia Athletic Club. Reilly had moments of superiority in the middle of the third round and the early fourth. Woods was penalized or scored upon several occasions.
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Woods
Reiily
Woo
Galt
Oakland
Cal
Billy Woods
Los Angeles
Tommy Reilly
Seattle
Sequoia Athletic Club
Reilly
Ordered on the Tax Roll Adds Over Five Million Taxable Property
County commissioners ordered the assessor to add 5 661 960 to the county roll for escaped taxation. Tax expert John H Simpson presented an itemized list primarily of taxable bank credits and proceeds of mines. The list also included 247 019 in mortgages notes and other credits as taxable. The board sought an opinion from the county attorney on the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Simpson
Board orders assessment on rolls despite pending legality
The board, after two weeks with no reply from the attorney, decides to place the assessment on the rolls and defers to the courts to rule on its legality.
Court Permit To Marry In Distressed Applicants
Willam Bryant and Mary Smith appeared for a marriage license with the clerk of the court. The law requires names of both parents and the mother’s maiden name, but Mary Smith could not provide her mother’s Christian name as her mother died in infancy and her father survived. Judge Hart approved a petition and ordered a license issuance without answering all questions.
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Cupid Waugly
Willam Bryant
Mary ‘Smith
Biss Smith
Hart
Waugh
Anawaring
Clancy Adjoins Court in Brief Art Session
Judge Junge Clancy held a short court session yesterday as key attendees were absent, delaying several matters. Attorney JM Denny outlined contempt charges against Boster Montana company and some agents for blasting in the Pennsylvania area, with an order to show cause and a hearing set for December 24. The court then adjourned to January 7, noting no plan to hear the Dec 21 petition at that time.
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Junge Clancy
JM. Denny
Howlor of
Affilavite
Boster & Montana Company
Vania
Welsh Church Pastor Denies Wealthy Benefactor Pressure
The Welsh church pastor rejects claims that a wealthy Welshman has pressured him to secure funds for building projects. The pastor asserts he relies on parish generosity and steady donations rather than external influence.
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Hag Ion
Residents Granted Licenses In Small Town Issuance
Licenses issued yesterday were limited to G L Gainan and Ruby D Sullivan of Hutte and H Z Grimih and Cella Snets Virginia ety.
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Butte News
George Jackadies
Ata
Standard
Yesey
Booth
Montana
Mr. Booth
Mr. Whitney
Tetena
Eigen
Boehn & Levine
Symons
Duchess
Denighe
Chasen
Perrin
la Mare
France
Sitk
States
Pearl
Alaska
Priestley Black Goods
Japan
Otamines
Eraniten
Superba Calmet
Priestley Textiles
Woolner
WBS
Butte Briefs
Kamisky
Hanes Fat
Com Nurmisny
Hugh McDoiatt
McDonald
Poller Court
Frisco
Billings
Owa
Trehudy
Billings Alleys
Arter Kuepetka
Livingston
Confarr
Te May Wright
Georgetown Lake
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Arizona and
Auminum Sts
Anaconda
Missoula
Bonner, Moat
Pid
Clancy
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