Grand larceny trial of Moffat and McDonald ends in disagreement
After 27 hours the jury could not reach a verdict in the grand larceny case of W. G. Moffat and George McDonald. Judge McClernan discharged the jury. The pair, dairy and butchering operators near the Reception roadhouse, were accused of driving Mrs. Michaud's cow into their corral and slaughtering it. The hide later surfaced at a junkyard and was linked to the defendants who allegedly sold it. Beef sales to McCarthy followed two days after the cow’s disappearance. The jury reportedly stood nine to convict, three to acquit, and the case will return at the next district court term with possible new evidence.
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W. G. Moffat
George McDonald
McClernan
District Court
Contempt Judgment In Walker Case At Supreme Court
Judge McClernan announced the judgment of Justice O Connor in the contempt proceedings against Alexander Walker. The Writ of Review involved W. E. Hennessy versus William B. Kelley with Walker fined $25 for alleged contempt. The order had commanded Walker to produce the Gamer Walker Investment books now held by a receiver.
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Kelley
Walker
W. H. Mathews
Joe Silver
Nelson
Mathews
Silver
Furey
McClernan
Burglary Convict Frank Warren Sentenced Two and a Half Years
Frank Warren, found guilty of second degree burglary, received a two and a half year sentence yesterday. He broke into Martin Bonino’s room on Fast Park Street but was interrupted by the owner before fleeing. Warren had entered a plea of en-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Warren
Warren
Martin Bonino
Fast Park Street
B. S. Thresher
Thomas Pooley
Pooley
Mr. Thresher
Mackel
Wages of Aldermen Stirring Debate in Butte City Hall
Circles in city hall discuss raising alderman pay from 25 to 100 dollars monthly. Authors argue extra duties require compensation, noting most aldermen are business or working men. Law prevents current aldermen from raising their own salaries, with increases applying to successors. The issue mirrors a reform from eight or nine years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Tom Bryant
Abe Cohen
Zutte
Local bargains lure shoppers with turkey and rail deals
A fragment notes aldermen and their rivals disputing influence while promoting holiday sales. It mentions Bouchers clothing and overcoats with a free Xmas turkey offer, and Great Northern tickets on sale to Anaconda and all intermediate stations with cheerful time card and freight-rate information at the Great Northern office on North Main Street.
Rio Grande Route Promoted as Scenic Line of the World
A promotion lauds the Rio Grande route as The Scenic Line of the World. It claims the journey is unequaled in length and offers strictly modern equipment and up to date service. Ticket office listed at 47 East Broadway.
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Rio Grande
East Broadway
Coal offers longer life at lower cost per ton
Cottonwood Coal Co promotes good coal as lasting longer and cheaper than Rock Springs at $6.50 per ton. Orton Bros. stocks Regal instruments and violins with prices from $4 to $125 and $3 to $50. Also Boucher's advertises boys and children's clothing at 50 cents on the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Cottonwood Coal CO
Utah Avenue
Regal
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Boucher’s
Temporary Orchestra Provided for Grand by Musicians Union
Negotiations continue between the Musicians union of Butte and manager Dick Sutton over a grievance. A truce has allowed a temporary orchestra led by Irene Hamman to perform for the William Collier company’s production “On the Quiet.” The union initially insisted on naming a leader and controlling salaries, but signaled a possible small concession as settlement nears.
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Musicians’ Union of
Butte
Dick Sutton
William Collier Company
Irene Hamman
Maguire’s Opera House
Sutton
Beautiful china and hotel rates at Hight & Fairfield
The ad notes fine china at Hight and Fairfield and promotes Dorothy as the ideal hotel for holiday buyers. Rates are listed at $1.00 per day, with Granite, corner Wyoming referenced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hight & Fairfield’s
Granite
Wyoming
Grand Jury Inquiry Sought Into County Poor Farm Care
County commissioners asked Judge Clancy to convene a grand jury or investigative panel to probe alleged mismanagement at the county hospital and ill treatment of inmates following Humane Society criticisms. Judge McClernan and union positions were discussed. the article notes prior grand jury issues and skepticism about their usefulness. Orton Bros. piano and organ dealer ad line appears at article end.
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Clancy
The
Humane Society
Humane Socilety
Department II
District Court
William Clancy
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Grand Jury
Christmas Dinner Offer at Thornton Cafe
A Thornton cafe promotes a Christmas dinner for one dollar. The limited time offer aims to attract patrons with an affordable holiday meal in a local dining venue.
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Thornton Cafe
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Hibbey
Davis @ Weimescary Co
Main Street
Holiday Presents A
Tuttle- Greene
Hennessy’s
N. Main St
Butte, Montana
Mofppat
Justice O'Conner
Rogers
Bharney & Berry American Club
Weinberg
Morris
West Park Street
Loucher's
Might & Fairfield'’s
N. Main Street
Hight & Pairfield's
Hight & Mairfield’s
Haviland
Hamilton Street
East Park
William D. Clark
the Humane Society
Weston
South Africa
Asia
MecClernan
Thornton
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