New Haven Counsel Seeks Directed Verdict in Railroad Case
New York dispatch reports New Haven counsel for eleven former directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad argued before Judge Hunt that the government failed to prove monopolization. Six lawyers spent the session dissecting the case contending the public interest and injury were not shown. The adjournment left the defense urging acquittal based on Supreme Court precedents. Also notes late offer of brass and a good ice at Holland rink tonight.
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New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Lesa
Judge Hunt
United States Supreme Court
New Haven
New England
Thomas Thacher
Wool price outlook grows as German demand tightens market
National Woolgrowers secretary W. McClure warns prices will rise amid German-buying activity and a drought harmed Australian fleece. He notes eastern centers show strong demand, Australian supply shortfalls, and anticipated further gains when the war ends. American buyers’ activity supports price movement.
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W. McClure
National Woolgrowers Association
Butte
Meclure
Incland
Boston
Philad
Australia
Homaest Cader's Wife May Live Elsewhere
Frank W Warnock of Bernice won a land contest over his homestead near Bernice valued at 6000 dollars. The decision allows the homesteader's wife to reside elsewhere if needed to maintain and improve the claim, with Mrs Warnock's residence in Butte deemed a necessity.
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Frank W. Warnock
Bernice
Peter Pianzsta
Joe Binnard
Frank Steele
Helena
Ind
Butte
A. A. Grorud
Warnock
Meres
Grerad
Plaxgo
Inter Wood
Homstead
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Mrs E M A Fite sails to Dillon. Mrs J W Grant visits Elk Park. Garrison and other towns send residents through Butte. State senators and foregoers seen about the city. Several in Livingston, Bear Creek, and Helena decline. Christmas events and travel plans noted for Walkerville, Dillon, Meaderville, and Basin.
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E. M
Fite
Dillon
E. Syringer
Garrison
Widay
J. W. Grant
Elk Park
Acoma
A. Sandaht
Great Falls
D. L. Baird
Zortman
Butte
John P. Worden
Washne
Owen Clark
Floyd W. Jappington
G. W. Stevens
Stevensville
Elom Erickson
Livingston
Fred Whiteside
Kalispellig
Thornton
Eva
Mi'dred Laurence
Bear Creek
Nellie M. Taylor
Sheridan
South Butte
Alton
FB. Carpenter
F Mahoney
Helena
Ed Peck
Deer Lodge
Ed Massa
Wiicrot
Franklin Ulyechonl
Meaderin Wold
Willis B. Strang
School of Mines
Moss Shell
Chares W. Lane
Murray Hospital
C. Crosswhite
Meaderville
Jefferson County
Bom
Chares Wedinke
A. L. Bertosito
Basin
Mary
Josef
Walkerville
Ihite
Buttenthend
British Losses By Serna Reported in House Of Commons
London December 24 reports from the house of commons state that only one officer and three men of other ranks were killed in the British expedition into Serb territory. Harold J. Tennant, under-secretary of war, gave the figures, noting casualties were limited.
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London
House of Commons
Harold J. Tennant
Pariaments
Boosters Meet At City Hall In Butte Tonight
Citizens of Butte are invited to a booster meeting this evening in the city hall council chamber. Officers will be elected and the constitution and by laws adopted. Plans are made for a bright future as the street initiation will be seen up and the lighting as may be celebrated.
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Butte
Cornc Fh
Plana
Ays m. Ais
Aged Man Pendling Gets Christmas Presents
An elderly peddler Henry Powers, arrested for selling goods without a license, received gifts from local citizens at the police station. Powers, once a bustling vendor with funds generous, told the court he was trying to earn money to send to his mother. He said he had $120 and aimed to purchase trinkets for resale. The judge suspended day service as supporters offered aid.
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Henry Powers
Powers
Souvenir Offer With Purchases At Local Store
A London advertisement from December 20 announces a promotion by Maver offering a souvenir to every customer who spends at least one shilling. The notice also mentions a 2 percent West Park advert and reports the death of Mrs. BH Brooke, an actress connected with Tooley and Irving.
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Roeldesening
Maver
West Park
London
Mra BH
Brooke
Tooley
Irving
Hot Water Flush Promoted by Advertisement
A dated ad claims daily hot water with a teaspoon of phosphate cleanses the digestive system, removes waste, and freshens health. It argues the body fails without this routine, urging readers to try the routine to prevent nervousness and fatigue.
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Almentary
Joshers Gather Food Supply for Christmas Charity
The Joshers club opens its Mantle block distributing headquarters on West Broadway unloading 900 sacks of flour. Donated meat and supplies from across the state flood in as 530 families seek aid. The charity plans a Thursday distribution, aiming to finish Friday evening with help from outsiders and local organizations.
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Billy Gommel
Joshers
West Broadway
Thitte
Worl
Idaho
Josher
Seema
Finlen
Tomhorrow
Hele
Hart
Uste
Jam'lion
Ani
Ongunteailon
Christ
Sharity to come to you Tornei
A fragmentary line expresses a wish to aid those unable to help themselves, inviting Tornei to receive shapity or charity. The text reads as a plea or pledge of support, reflecting a humanitarian sentiment amid uncertain context and incomplete surrounding material.
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Tornei
Federal Attorneys Busy With Departmental Work
U S district attorney B K Wheeler departs for Helena while first assistant Homer Murphy travels from Butte. Frank Woody heads to Mt soul and EB Liebers leaves for Culbertson to represent the government. Wheeler to defend against patent cancellation to Harry Canson and Walter D Storey fraud case before Judge Bourquin in Tillings. Listhers, a former clerk, passed the bar and becomes assistant to the clerk. Lisberg to appear before the commissioner at Robertson in the government case against EUR Maxam, a Fort Peck area bootlegger. Lisberg will visit relatives in South Dakota for 10 days.
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B. K. Wheeler
United States
Feft
Homer G. Murphy
Butte
Helena
Frank Woody
Mt Soul
EB. Liebers
Assisant
Culbertson
Mr. Wheeler
Harry Cans Hon
Walter D. Storey
Trin Ale
Bourquin
Lethers
Korine
Abertson
Eur
Maxam
Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Lisberg
South Dakota
Last Witness of Lincoln’s Wedding Dies Sudden
An old family figure linked to Abraham Lincoln died suddenly from heart trouble. A nephew of Mrs. Lincoln and longtime custodian of the Lincoln homestead, he owned the family furniture business and was once valued for estimating the homestead’s worth. The obituary notes his close ties to Lincoln family history.
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Lincoln
Uilnols
Robert Linc Fom
Edwards
Abeoham
Linco N
Army Officer Detained as German Spy
Washington reports that W. L. Dyer of the coast artillery, on three months leave from the Philippines, is detained in Singapore as a German spy for failing to carry a passport when departing the islands. Ottawa notes a Colonbia proposal to form a regiment of naturalized Canadian Japanese for European service, with no decision until formal offers arrive. Savings of 5,000 dollars on suits or overcoats at Silver's in North Main Street.
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Washington
W. L. Dyer
Coast Artillery
Phiipping Islands
Singapore
Philippines
Ottawa
Ontario
Fne
Uritsh
Columbia
Silver's
North Main Street
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Homaest Cader
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Butte Briefs
Serna
Boosters
Trea
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Main and
Broadway
Heekers
Baby
Nora Sherman
Kelae Wash
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