Butte City Notes Mention Many Visiting Figures
Helena's H M Hall arrives while J E Bell from Holter and F N Joffray of Corbin visit Butte. Ramsay’s L Stetzer and Great Falls’ Percy Savage among others in town. Missoula’s M C Forbes, Belt’s Peter Johnson, and Miles City’s W P Smith noted on business and social calls. Also arrivals include Mr and Mrs Long of Miles City, Ida Berg of Harlowton, Woodworths of Dillon, and several local addresses guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. M. Hall
Helena
Stein-Bloch
Orton Broa
Missoula
Butte
Peter Johnson
Belt
A.C
Chateau
Jesse Finnley
Ditton
Nan
de Borgia
W. P. Smith
Miles City
B. Canfield
Wisdom
le Speer
T. M. Anderson
Anaconda
Charles Long
ME. Woods
John R. Yates
Billings
T. F. Kennedy
R. Sullivan
Whitehall
Ida C. Berg
Harlowton
George Woodworth
Dillon
A. D. Hornaday
Roundup
C. Nelson
Bozeman
A. D. Merchant
George Swan
Boise
Vest of Friends
George A. Taylor
Walker Cafe
L. A. Motzel
Alder
D.C
B. Farley
Adams Street
Dave Perry
Tia
J. R. Wallace
Ray
Pierce
Robert Green
Big Sandy
Anthony Sikorski
South
Colorado
Tripp & Dragstedt
Irma M. Dwyer
Colorado Street
Dwyer
P.O. News
Russian steamer Kursk blown up by mine near Kirkwall
The Kursk, bound from Archangel to New York with 126 aboard, struck a mine off Kirkwall on Nov 29. Passenger and two crew members died as lifeboats launched. The stern was torn, and the ship was towed in. Survivors drifted all night before rescue by the Lapland.
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New York
Kursk
Archangel
Russia
Kirkwall
Scotland
Lapland
Liverpool
Gail lard Canal Passage Cleared After Slides
Washington December 28 The channel through the treacherous sides of Gaillard cut in the Panama canal now is in better condition than ever before. The work of clearing the passage with rope against a recurrence of the slides is far advanced, according to the late official announcement.
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Gaillard
Washington
Panama Canal
Darby Ray Breaks From Jail In Butte Escape
Darby Ray, an underworld figure rising in Butte, escaped from Deputy U S Marshal P J Moore at the old county jail after five shots fired. Detectives Van Orden and Gerry recaptured him an hour later in a basement off West Broadway, where he had hidden with a hidden exit to a trap door. Ray, previously jailed for vagrancy, later faced Mann Act charges. authorities planned to return him to Seattle.
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Darby Ray
Butte
W. BR. van Orden
United States
P. J. Moore
van Orden
John Gerry
Jay
Mudro
Erit
West
Vie
Abbey
Almortandout
Ray
Gerry
Darby
van Giden
Hamilton d Main
Adway
Park
Murphy
Moore
E. W. Byrne
Byrn
Byrne
Department of Justice
Hamilton
Main
Broadway
Maxine Clark
Hoth
Helena
Washington State
Seattle
Washington
Lberty
Grand Jury
Federal Building
United States District
Clark
van Etten
Copper Street
Quartz Street
Old Established Firm Jewelry Sale for New Year Gifts
A longtime jeweler promotes a broad stock perfect for New Year gifts. The message says many items remain in all jewelry categories and appealing gift options for Christmas may also serve as New Year presents.
Suit of Dr Murray Settled After Federal Case
Dr T J Murray’s suit against Aetna Life Insurance, over an eye injury from a golf club incident, was settled in federal court and removed from the docket. Murray claimed policy settlement and had previously won a lower ruling before a new trial was sought. The case was set before Judge Bourquin but was dismissed when notice was filed yesterday.
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T. J. Murray
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Dr. Murray
Dr.Murray
Bourquin
Trial testimony on insurance in Small murder case
In Ossipee on December 24, testimony in the Frederick Small trial focused on a life insurance policy of 20,000 for both spouses. The insurer reportedly paid a premium of 1100, with the survivor receiving the proceeds upon death of either spouse.
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Frederick
Small
Florence
Socialists urge stronger military and economic war drive
A December 29 report notes a socialist resolution calling on the government to pursue a more vigorous policy in both military and economic action so the full resources of the country may be mobilized to bring the war to a swift end.
Henderson Shows His Appreciation to the Standard
Charles B Henderson, retiring sheriff of Silver Bow county, thanks the Standard and its news staff for courteous fair treatment. He notes all office news has been impartial and just during the past two years and wishes a prosperous new year.
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the Standard
Silver Bow County
Indards
Charles 8
Henderson
Sheritt
Federal Judge Bourquin adjourns sessions hinting at five month circuit swing
Judge Bourquin will leave today for Helena to handle a busy trial schedule and then sweep through his circuit, with no sessions in Butte likely until next May. The Delmoe suit against Rainbow Lode and Hutto & Superior was adjourned for the second time as testimony wrapped up, defense witnesses including engineers and attorneys testified. Delmoe case awaits reopening, while Mex Hridge Merrick, wife of the late John Merrick, died yesterday in Butte after a brief illness. five children, a sister and two brothers survive.
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Bourquin
Butte
Aquinto Delmoe
Rainbow Lode Development Company
Hutto & Superior Mining Company
Helena
Delmoe
Amon
A.V. Corry
J._8. Dutton
Eugen B. Milleun
J.C. ‘Hopkintschen
L. C. Hvans
W. T. Weick
Edward Congdon
J.B. Kr Delos
Hridge’ Merrick
John’ Merrick
Mra Merrick
Treton
Woman Saw Robber Who Shot Buckley At Park And Gaylord
Five witnesses testified at the coroner's inquest into Don Buckley's death. Saloonkeeper Hawke described Buckley and companions as a gunman in a gray overcoat who searched Fred Prime, Buckley fired across the street, and Buckley was fatally wounded. Several witnesses from the scene disappeared, and police pursue two missing observers while the jury weighs if the shooting stemmed from a quarrel among acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Buckley
Park and
Gaylord Streets
Buckley
W. J. Hawke
Hawke
Fred Prime
Reginald Nancarrow
Prime
Mra
Emilda Thomas
North Gayford Street
Sims
Eaton
Charles Murray
North Gaylord
Nellie Cunningham
Pantages Vaudeville at Broadway Theater Promises Thrills
Leon headlining the Pantages show with Fire and Water illusion in a glass tank. The Kinkail Kilues perform a new Scottish act. Eekhof and Gordon deliver melody and comedy. Previtt's Dogs showcase a canine act. Margaret Ford offers a fresh song repertoire. Jones and Johnson provide laughs. Pantagescope screens new motion pictures. Saturday matinee for children expected to draw large crowd.
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Leon
Broadway
Butte
Kinkail Kilues
Eekhof
Gordon
Margaret Ford
Jones and Johnson
Previtt
Vaudeville bill at Empress features Sextet de Luxe
This afternoon marks the last chance to see the Sextet de Luxe at the Empress with catchy tunes, sprightly dances, and banjo duet. Judson Cole performs sleight of hand. Tomorrow the bill changes for Sunday to Tuesday with matinees at 2 o'clock and continuous shows from 1:30 to 11 p.m.. weekday matinees now start at 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Vonmgne
Butte
Empress
Judson Cole
Progressives Lose Ballot Access in New York State
In New York on December 29 the progressive party fails to poll enough votes to remain on the ballot and both state and national progressive headquarters are closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York State
Postmaster General of Canada Dies of Pneumonia
Ottawa reports the death of Thomas Charles E. Casgrain, postmaster general of Canada, from pneumonia after illness following his return voyage. Born in Detroit in 1852, he served as Quebec attorney general 1881 to 1898 and sat as a Conservative in Parliament, opposing the 1911 Taft Field reciprocity pact.
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Ottawa
Thomas Charles E. Casgrain
Canada
Detroit
Casgrain
York
Quebec
Catgrain
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Butte News
Leys
Montana
Liberty
Underworld
Marshal
Economy Shoe Company
W. G. Lewis
West Park St
Murray
Ular
Bourguin
Brufiat
Mose
Main and Broadway
W. Park ST
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
East Park
Lyons
John J.mccarthy
AP the
Postmaster General
London
Copsewood
Ida
High Dresser
Brownfield-Canty Co
West Park Street
Butte Floral Company
W. Broadway
McCarthy’ S Oat
Russell-Miller Milling Company
North Dakotas
White House
Charles
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