Butte notes list visitors, tradesmen, and local events
Butte residents and visitors are cited in a mixed column of notes. Assayers rent pianos from Orton brothers and Montana Music Co hires tuners J G Bates and Fred Orton. Several arrivals register at the Finlen and Thornton hotels. A wedding occurs with Alex McMahon and Mary Allardt, witnesses Charles Horo and others. Bankruptcy petition by H Smith. Knowles presides. hearing set Jan 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Bros
Orton Bros
Fred Orton
N. Main
Montana Music Co
J. G. Bates
Alvin Meyers
W. 8
Cope
Provo
Utah
Butte
F. C. Bowlus
New Orleans
Bancroft G. Davis
Boston
Granite
Wyoming
P. O
J. D. Pope
G. W. Shaw
Helena
Mark Manley
Slocan
B. C
A. K. Ervin
Case, Gravelle & Ervin
New York
Chicago
Mammoth Hot Springs
National Park
Thornton
Alex McMahon
Mary Allardt
Charles Horo
J. Y. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona
Platinum Streets
H. Smith
United States Court
Knowles
Chambers
Campbell
Jiutte
Beaverhead
Black guest honored by Silver City Lodge Masons
A Silver City lodge of Masons honors the guest W. W. Taylor in a formal event. Local attendees and members expressed high regard for his visit and participation in lodge activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver City Lodge
Negro Masons hold grand lodge address in Butte
W. W. Taylor grand master of the Northwest negro Masonic order spoke on the negro's burden and progress in the United States to a large audience in the Auditorium. Samuel Jones chaired the event and Mayor Davey welcomed attendees. The program included remarks on honesty and integrity, history of Masonry, and a call for citizenship, followed by a banquet and dance with Reeves and Parsons orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Taylor
Negro Masonic Order
Northwest States
Colorado
Samuel Jones
Silver City Lodge
A. M
Davey
Butte
Taylor
Boston
United States
Benjamin Tilman T
United Staes
Booker Wagsbingeron
Tillman
Booker Wash
South
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Tilmen
Senate
H. D. Fagan
C. M. Wa
Nesby Fraser
John A. James
Harry Ester
William Payne
Reeves and Parsons
Orchestra
M. Watts
Stockton Copper Moves Offices to 47 East Broadway
The Stockton Copper company relocates to 47 East Broadway and directs all payments to the secretary there as Gamer-Walker dissolves formal ties with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Copper Company
East Broadway
Gamer-Walker Company
Nations at War Gathering German Warships in Venzuela
German warships gather near Venezuela as American British French and other vessels show in port. Germany moves to coerce Venezuela with a naval demonstration while denying any permanent foothold, with plans to act likely in near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Venezuela
Germany
United States
German Blockade Plan Threatens Venezuelan Ports
A proposed German blockade would seal La Guayra and Maracaibo to cut food imports into Venezuela. The plan aims to force submission while claiming temporary occupation to collect debts, with Venezuela relying on internal grain alternatives and guerrilla resistance if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Venezuela
la Guayra
Maracaibo
United States
Castro
Venewield
France
England
Venezeela
Caracas
North Atlantic Squadron
West Indian
Berlin
ELOPING PAIR COME TO GRIEF
Sheriff Neilson of Sheridan Wyoming arrived in Livingston to summon James Ward a Northern Pacific brakeman to appear in Sheridan next Monday in the case of Clara Ward his wife arrested at New Castle Wyoming on charges of stealing two diamond rings. The rings were found on Mrs Ward and she claimed they were given by her husband who denies giving them. Informations filed against Mrs Ward and her companion charging grand larceny. Trial set for Monday at Sheridan.
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Standard
Livingston
Neilson
Sheridan
Wyo
James Ward
Northern Pacific
Clara Ward
New Castle
W. J. Oliver
Oliver
Towne
Ward
Furrier Schultz Reports Worker Theft and Forgery Attempt
William Schultz, a furrier, claims his employee John Weiner stole goods and attempted a forgery. Weiner allegedly delivered items to John Stuart, then returned with a $40 check signed by Thomas F. Struard that bank officials said did not belong to any account. Schultz suspects Weiner fled west toward Seattle or Spokane after mentioning a move.
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William Schultz
Schultz
John Weiner
John Stuart
Clark Bank
Thomas F. Struard
Weiner
Lynch
Werner
Helena
Seattle
Spokane
Explosion at Sharpsburg plant kills three men
An explosion at the Old Sharpsburg plant in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, at 6 am wrecked the furnace area. Three men named Martin Clary Howard Dicneon, James Bartlett died. Injured: James Donnelly. Donnelly jumped and was hurt. Cause unknown and no loss estimate yet.
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Sharpsburg
Martin Clary Howard Dicneon
James Bartlett
James Donnelly
Clary
Dickson
Bartlett
Donnelly
Train disaster on Scranton division kills four in snow
A Ontario & Western coal train ran away on a heavy grade east of Poyntelle near Preston Park. It jumped a switch and plunged down a hill, with 40 loaded gondolas. Four men were killed: engineer Whiting of Mayfield yard, fireman Charles Millard of Carbondale, two unnamed trainmen, and conductor Smith badly injured. The sleet and snow hindered the air brakes as the train sped toward Winwood at about 50 mph.
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Scranton
Dee
Ontario & Western
Poyntelle
Preston Park
Whiting
Mayfield Yard
Charles Millard
Carbondale
Smith
Winwood
Passenger wreck near Barelas on Colorado & Southern
A northbound No 1 passenger train on the Colorado & Southern railroad derailed four miles south of Barelas station due to a broken rail. The day coach cafe car and sleeper left the track, the wreck caught fire, all passengers were rescued before cars burned. One man was seriously injured and several others slightly hurt.
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Trinidad
Colo
Barelas
Chronicle
Colorado & Southern Railroad
Barelas Station
Remarkable 65 Foot Fall Saves Chicago Workman
John Kelly, working 150 feet up on a church steeple, slipped and fell 65 feet. His hands struck a small projection on the roof edge, saving him as fellow workers rescued him. He was seriously injured internally but is expected to recover.
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Chicago
John Kelly
Three Children Die In Lombard Street Fire
In Buffalo on December 27 a fire destroyed a two story frame building on Lombard street killing three children aged 10 7 and 3. The mother and a two day old baby were rescued from the blaze on a mattress.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Madary Gresela
Lombard Street
Helena to Appeal Water Plan Ruling to Circuit Court
Helena plans to appeal Judge Knowles temporary injunction blocking further water system work. The city will seek a ruling from the circuit court of appeals to avoid delay from two trials and will bond the appeal once prepared.
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Standard
Helena
Circuit Court of Appeals
I Knowles
Flour Mill Incorporation Planned for Missoula
Kelena December 27 The Western Montana Flouring Mill company filed articles of incorporation under Washington law. Senator W A Clark W Clark and W M Bickford hold the capital stock with A H Wethey of Butte named Montana agent for a Missoula operation.
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Standard
Kelena
Western Montana Flouring Mill Company
State of Washington
W. A. Clark
W. Clark
W. M. Bickford
A. H. Wethey
Butte
Montana
Missoula
Fire destroys part of Scott Brown block in Anderson
The Scott Brown business block in Anderson Indiana was partly destroyed by fire early today. The Beckley Company drugs store and the Hayes and Sons furnishing store occupied the block. Loss is estimated at forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson, Ind
Scott- Brown
Beckley Company
Hayes & Sons
VPerance Takes a Hand in Venezuela Seizure Case
Paris reports France notified Venezuela over seizure of property tied to Senor Manuel Matos leader of a new revolt against President Castro. France says the leased property by Matos to M Secrestat affects ownership and Venezuelan recognition via the local consul binds Caracas to Secrestat's title.
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Paris
Foreign Office
Port of Spain
Trinidad
France
Lordeaux
Venezuela
Senor Manuel Matos
Castro
Senor Matos
M. Secrestat
Robinson Matches World Record At Tenpins
Samuel M. Robinson, oil man and member of the Commercial Athletic Club, equalled the world record of 300 in tenpins last night at the South Bend club, setting a notable mark for the local sports scene.
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South Bend
Ind
Tenpins
Commercial Athletic Club
Samuel M. Robinson
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Butte News
The
Telephone
China
Bonil
Fairfield
Jewelers
Dora
West Park
W. D. Bohn
Whitehall
Finlen
Charles K. Cole
E. Peppard
Charles S. Hartman
Bozeman
Ben N. Wilson
Pony
Kk. C. Day
Miss Weidenbach
Big Timber
Dr. Hanson
T. Bert Stephens
Wyman Ellis
Mark Drumm
Frank
Alberta
H. L. Frank
Lodge of
Northwest
South American Republic
Won
Man
Tate Ward
Boucher’'s
Thurer
Passeangir Thain
Nice
Davenport Couch
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Galena Street
Pound
Japan
Sic
Epcot
Jersey
Cape Cod
Washburn Crosby
Mle Whist Club
Esas Ans I.anter
Baltimore
California
Booth
Fase
Vperance
Norway
Izhe
Cial
Fancey
Lady Washington
Montana Cash Grocery Company
Corner Park and
Montana Sts
C. A.perrin, M.D
Helena, Mont
F. A. Ironside
West Park Street
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
West Broadway
George W. Robbie
Stutte, Mont
Amus
Sutton’s New
Bubler and Mann
Valley Forge
Suttons Family Theater
Cor. Park and
Dick PF
Button
Montane
Santiago
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