Gravelle Trial Nears End as Verdict Looms
Helena December 29 trial of Isaac Gravelle nears completion after closing evidence. Prosecution presented train dispatch records and handwriting expert testimony challenging Gravelle’s alibi and letters, while defense sought a witness in Anaconda. Judge Smith denied a motion for a witness, with closing arguments to follow.
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The
Standard
Helena
Isaac Gravelle
Gravelle
Butte
Stuart
Anaconda
Ana
Stuart Branch
Deer Lodge
Hayes
John Dube
Therriault
Therriault Ranch
Dube
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Myron Shanks
William Muth
George H. Hill
Sion
la Croix
W. J. McFetridge
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Hill
Hill
Cure and Health Claim in Medicine Advertisement
An advertisement extols an unnamed medicine offering cures and a sweet stomach. It promises improved general health if the course is taken, asserting the product's excellence and health benefits.
McDowell Arrested for Helena Hotel Burglary
Ralph McDowell, 19, already jailed for a mail robbery at Great Falls, now faces burglary charges in Helena. He allegedly broke into the Helena hotel sample room on December 21, stealing goods valued under 50 dollars from Moses Silverman, with police finding many items in his room. He previously embezzled in Great Falls and pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Ralph McDowell
Lewis and Clarke County
United States
Great Falls
McDowell
Travis
O'Mara
Edwards Street
Clark
Moses Silverman
Ben Greenhood Company
Seattle
Senator Burton Puts Roosevelt Nomination Ahead
Topeka Kansas December 29 Senator J R Burton arrived and stated he believes President Roosevelt will be easily nominated and elected and that Hanna will not seek the presidential nomination.
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Topeka
Kan
J. R. Burton
Hanna
Roosevelt
Jury secured in Sun and Moon dynamiting case
Georgetown Colorado December 29 a jury was secured in the Sun and Moon dynamiting cases from Idaho Springs this afternoon and the taking of testimony will begin tomorrow. If you are thinking of buying a diamond look over our stock. A Itkin.
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Gravelle
Birdseye
Bert Coty
Georgetown
Colo
Idaho Springs
A. Itkin
Poverty Deepens in Butte as County Aid Grows
Commissioner Haggerty claims personal knowledge of women and children suffering from cold and hunger in Butte with aid lists rising. A request for transportation for a Crittenton girl to Helena was debated with opposition to funding an escort. Local church volunteers delivered holiday baskets, revealing shockingly dire conditions.
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Butte
Crittenton Circle
Helena
Clark
Haggerty
John W. Passmore
Murray Named President of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
New York December 29 Oscar G Murray was elected president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad succeeding L F Loree who resigned to take the Rock Island presidency At a special meeting Loree's resignation was accepted and the choice of a new first vice president was postponed.
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New York
Oscar G. Murray
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
L. F. Loree
Rock Island Company
Baltimore & Ohio
Loree
Murray
Shooting on Jackson Street Remains a Mystery
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena, December 29. The Monday morning shooting on Jackson Street left Edith Moore shot in the lung and shoulder. Police investigation offers no satisfactory explanation as to who fired the shots or why.
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The
Standard
Helena
Jackson Street
Edith Moore
Moore
Inspections of Mine In Michael Devitt Case Planned
Butte and Boston Mining company inspectors did not enter the property yesterday in the Heinze dispute over alleged ore extraction in violation of Judge Knowles injunction. A new survey team will visit today to measure ground and gauge encroachment on the energite vein with Deputy Marshal Elderkin aiding safe passage.
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Butte & Boston Mining Company
Michael Devitt
Heinze
Knowles
United States
Marshal Elderkin
Marshal Lloyd
Fire at John Collins home damages chimney
An overheated stove at the home of John Collins stock inspector at 14 West Copper Street caused the stove pipe to glow and the chimney to burn slightly. A still alarm brought Chief Sanger and his crew who extinguished the blaze with little damage and no estimate given.
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John Collins
West
Copper Street
Sanger
Warning on croup danger and Chamberlain remedies
The notice warns that hoarseness signals croup in children and outlines a safe remedy. It claims early use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents attacks and asserts the remedy has never failed in thousands of cases.
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Archie
Quentin
Lie Sonkiers
Private
Private Boxarchie
Christopher Nolan
Tilm
Cascade
Ulm
J. G. Hines
Haystack
M. E. Sheridan
Townsend
John H. Farmer
Basin
Elliston
Butta
Priest's Pass
United States Geological Survey
Basin and
Farmer
Basin and Coty’s
John Reardon
Reardon
Grand Central
McFetridge
Duke
MacFetridge
P. H. Hayes
Patrick H. Hayes
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
William Johns
Beecham
Beecham’s
M’dowell
Joseph Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
Butte & Boston
Michael
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