Conviction for Platt: life sentence in murder case
George Platt was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Eugene O Madden near Basin. The jury condemned him to life imprisonment after a contentious trial in Judge Callaway's court. Platt disrupted proceedings, shouted insults, and resisted orders, with evidence tying him to Madden near his Basin claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Platt
Eugend O. Madden
Howldey
Spain
Platt
Agr
Kelly
Madden
Basin
Herd Bern
Platt Ot
Platts Cabin
Butterha
Hie
Sullivan Fights Flynt To Ten Round Draw In Los Angeles
In Los Angeles on February 11, Jack Sullivan and Jim Flynt battled ten rounds to a draw with no decision. Flynn forced the pace while Sullivan landed the better punches but mixed errors and wrestling near the ropes drew jeers from the crowd. Both fighters finished strong with no clear edge as a list of local judges and supporters noted the uneven action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Jack Crwin Sullivan
Jim Flyntiight
Flynn
Sullivan
Fiyne
Egrth
Sule Jivan
Funeral Guest From Hunters Hot Springs Attends Sis Klas Remembrance
Robert Haislip, friend of Silas King, traveled from Hunters Hot Springs to Butte for Sis Klas funeral. Mentions of Beigier Tony and others appear in fragmented notes about medical remedies and civic affairs. A brief line notes Ridgely denying reports of resigning as Currency Ridgely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haislip
Bougahten
Hunters Hot Springs
Butte
Sis Klas
Thaw to celebrate thirty seventh birthday tomorrow
In Matteawan N Y a report notes Harry K Thaw will mark his thirty seventh birthday at the Fingy hospital tomorrow Evelyn Thaw visited her husband today adding a personal note to the ongoing public interest in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteawan
Fingy Hovaital
Harry K. Thaw
Evelyn Thaw
Fragmentary note on a gift of an axe to her husband
A damaged snippet describes a woman presenting a beautiful axe to her husband. He appears dismayed or haunted by the gift, with the text cut off and unclear on the husband’s exact reaction or subsequent actions.
Jovigh Sets High Score In Eliss B Bowling Tourney
In a five round Eliss B bowling tourney at VTharnum alleys, Jovich of the Creamery won with a high total of 816. Other top finishers included Hel le 74, Manix 723, Jepson 19, Howall 6X, Opery 2, James 636. Frost and Bennett to join the final round. medal awarded to top pita count across two nights.
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Eliss
Boven“uowlera
John Jovieh
Vame
Helle
Manix
Jepson
Howall
Qperry
James
Frost
Bennett
Tentant
Jowich
Jovich
Promizen
da& Hosmmer
Advisable to Purchase Coal and Asphalt Lands
Guthrie Oklahoma Feb 1 The commission appointed last year by the constitutional convention to inform the free state legislatures as to the advisability of the purchase of 440000 acres of segregated coal and asphalt lands in the state recommends that the state buy the lands for not more than 10000000 dollars. The commission urges submission of the bond issue to a vote at the next general election for up to 10000000 dollars. It also asks Oklahoma's congressional representatives to press for a law allowing the state to purchase the lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Oida
Free State
Congress
Oklahoma
Portugal Situation Improves but Danger Remains
London reports indicate gradual improvement in Portugal as government pursues conciliatory policy while warning that danger is not yet over. Seculo backs royal mercy as a stabilizing tool and rumors spread of a forthcoming constitutional assembly to amend the constitution with broad support in streets and councils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Timestats
Svorning
Ione Lisbon
Élepatch
Paytucal
Seculo
Con Iives the Times
Calle Viel
Atale
Two Men Struck by Northern Pacific Freight Train
Bilings reports Fred Schwaltz and Joe Miller were drinking and struck by a Northern Pacific freight train east of the city. Schwaltz is unconscious at the city hospital, Miller was killed. Both men had been employed at Huntley and were en route to Billings where the accident occurred. the coroner may not hold an inquest.
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Fred
Schwaltz
Schmitt
Wag
Joe Miller
Irda
Huntley
Billings
Got
Million Robins Killed by Louisiana Hunters
New Orleans, Feb 11 The Louisiana Audubon Society reports about one million robins have been killed by hunters this winter in Louisiana. Frank M. Miller, president, announced the figure as Georges Howell, a government expert, suggested the weevil outbreak may drive birds eastward.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Frank M. Miller
Louisiana Audubon Society
Georges Howell
Fiere
Rabbue
Army pay boost for enlisted men approved by committee
Washington D C. The House Committee on Military Affairs decided to include a provision in the army supply bill to increase pay for enlisted men. The exact amount of the raise was not set, and no decision was made on officer pay.
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Washington, W
House Committee On Military Affairs
German American Alliance Opposes Measures Before Congress
Members of the National German American Alliance testified before the House Judiciary Committee in opposition to prohibition enforcement bills, led by Littlefield of Maine. Attorney Sutro of New York argued that prohibition does not prohibit and urged moderation through state power, while others contended federal aid to enforce local option laws. The hearing featured lively exchanges, with clergy and temperance advocates present.
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Washington
National
Houa
Pa. Willenguth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
The
Alliance
Ernest C. Stahl
New Jerey States Journal
Headere Sutro
New York
Lorner
Thruste
Sutro
Tuttlefield
Judiciary
Woman's Christian Temporance Uniow
Mr.Littlefield
Ure
Belus
Maine
Littlefeld
Attempted mass destruction at Santa Rosa mine
A February report from Tucson details an attempted attack near Santa Rosa Sonora 26 miles south of Dowsing. Explosives placed under a boarding house and nearby buildings aimed to kill American miners at mealtime. Several structures were demolished and injuries reported. Eighteen Mexicans are held. officials say suspects are linked to evolvingist sympathizers in Los Angeles. No prior mine trouble or clear motive.
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Tucson
Ariz
Santa Rosa
Sonora
Dowsing
Rerervalt
Dracamitte Nesan
Tom Fagin
Ang Ble
Torras
Rorales
Kesterlisky
Los Angeles
Two Men Fatally Burned At Monongahela Furnace
Pittsburg February 13 two men were fatally burned and five or so others injured in two explosions at the Monongahela furnace in McKeesport. The fatally burned were Thomas O Taisle and Alexander Smith both of McKeesport. A large crowd gathered as workers fled the scene and a second blast followed within minutes. The concussion shattered windows and sent residents fleeing, with ambulances summoned to the plant.
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Pittsburg
Monongahela
McKeesport
Thomas O'Tasle
Alexander Smith
Extradition likely delayed in bank treasurer case
New Britain Connecticut February reports indicate William Walker the absconding bank treasurer faces extradition delays. Treasurer Stanley of the Savings Bank says Walker has venurt from Ensenada Lower Geilternin and may be prevented from returning until after the March term of the Superior Court though prospects for eventual capture remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
BN. Stanley
Lovight Gitle
Delestive Holtman
Plan to Bar Japanese from British Columbia
Victoria Feb 1 The new immigration law enacted by British Columbia legislature on Natal act lines became effective today when Lieut. Gov James Dunsmuir signed the bill. It is understood steps will be taken to test validity of the act in courts and that the federal government will disallow it if opposed to inernal interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Te British Colum
Natal
James Dunsmuir
Fedora Government
Inerinl Inteceele
Irish Peers Oppose Home Rule Campaign
An appeal circulated in Great Britain to fund anti home rule efforts. Key signatories include the Duke of Abercorn the Marquis of Londonderry the Marquis of Ormonde Viscount Iveagh Baron Anan and solicitor Twhounionsit paera. The document warns of risks to union and calls for a large financial backing, though methods used by Ovndstona were defeated and may resume.
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Dublin
Tord Linsdowna
Abercarn
Londonderry
Marquis of
Ormonde
Iveagh
Anan
Unionisiae
Whiel
Two Killed When Engine Topples at Horseshoe Bend
In Fullerton California two construction workers died instantly when an engine from the Narpe Henner Construction company toppled off the Santa Fe line at Horseshoe Bend. Engineer James Bewes and powderman were trapped under the locomotive. twelve men rode the engine and twelve escaped as the track subsided after recent heavy rains.
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Fullerton
Cal
Fnarpe-Henner Construction Company
Slru Cott
Horeeshoe Bend
Santa Fe
James Bewes
Powderman
Mother’s orders blamed for a dynamite blast at Judge Ogden’s home
The explosion that wrecked Judge Ogden’s house near Redding was explained in Weaverville by Baby Jonny Stertin. He confessed to District Attorney Hall that he supplied the dynamite under instructions from his mother Mrs John Maron, who was unhappy with Judge Ogden over an adverse insurance-related decision.
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Redding
Cal
Fol
Jcdgea Ogdey
Ragenca
Weaverville
Jony" Stertin
Distret
Hall
Judge Ogden
John Maron
Judge Sergeant
Cuticura Remedies Praised For Eczema Cure
A letter from Nipoleon Duceppe of Duluth Montrea Quis May 21 1907 extols Cuticura for curing a child’s eczema and skin sores on the neck after trying many remedies. The writer calls Cuticura indispensable and recommends soap and ointment for ongoing care.
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Duceppe
al Duluth St
Montreat
Quis
Painful Ulcer Healed by Cuticura Treatment
A man recounts a foot ulcer that persisted for about a year and resisted a doctor's care. After eight months of using Cuticura Soap Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Pills the lesion fully healed, per a testimonial from West Brewster, Maine, dated April 29.
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West Brewster
Mana
Bills Fitted to Advances in Capitol Furnishings Trial
The Commonwealth offered evidence today in Hartisby Pennsylvania that state capital funds supported furnishing contracts. Prosecutors allege J H Anderson received hundreds of thousands for capitol furnishings tied to delivery advances. Defense claims money was paid without regard to quality, and witnesses including defendants or former Governor Pennypacker may testify.
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Hartisby
Commonwealth
J. H.anderson
Capitol
Turaintes
Sanderson
Pennypacker
Bookmakers in Prison Fines Set in German Gambling Crackdown
Berlin Feb 11 The anti gambling drive led to eight by hearing with 25 bookmakers sentenced to prison terms ranging from three days to six years and fines from 10 to 5500 dollars. The court president pledged stronger actions to curb book makers who drew in the poorest to gamble and harmed public morale.
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Berlin
Arim
Ins
Stler
Nine Die In Explosion At Explosives Works
Montreal reports nine men killed at the Standard Explosive Works in Vaudryull while thinning out dynamite. The blast occurred during handling of dynamite at the factory known for producing high explosive materials.
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Montreal
Vaudryull
Re Tak es Carbolic Acid in Melancholy Fit
Philadelphia February 1 William H Binzer a 47 year old bank employee at Drexel & Co. commit ted suicide by swallowing carbolic acid today, following financial difficulties a year ago that worsened and affected his career at the bank. He was an office boy with the firm in years past.
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Philadelphia
Wiliam H. Zinezer
Drexel & Cn
Ami
Binzer
Tegan
Ilo Broxels
Lincoln's Birthday Public Holiday Proposal Sparks Debate
In Washington on February 1 a bill was introduced by Senator Sulzer of New York to declare Lincoln's birthday a public holiday. The measure stirred discussions and reflected broader bids to recognize historic figures.
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Wnahington
Sulzer
New York
Lincoln
Senate approves wartime participation at Tokyo exposition
A Senate vote authorizes U S participation in an international exhibition to be held in Tokio Japan, signaling official backing for a wartime display and diplomatic engagement amid global tensions.
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United States
Tokio
Japan
Senate
Bankrupt John Mulholland Faces Court Examen
East St. Louis creditors began examination of John Mulholland, the former money lender and promoter recently declared bankrupt in federal court. His liabilities total 770000, with nominal assets listed at the same amount.
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East St. Louis
I. Fol
John Mulholland
Cour, Hor
Reisrertevank
Japanese and U S Appropriations Contrasting Military Budgets
The Japanese government proposes to spend 8.7 million dollars for ordinary and extraordinary expenditures this year. The United States sees 780 thousand for fortifications and the military academy, and 40.4 million for both ordinary and extraordinary expenses. The U S navy appropriation stands at 208.4 million. The Japanese government does not base its expenditure on this year's costs, while the United States seeks a material rise in spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Fish Withstand Cold And Stay Fresh In Freezing Weather
A fragmented report notes certain fish species endure extreme cold when frozen. It mentions whitefish and Canadian varieties again and again, claiming their flesh remains intact under harsh, icy conditions.
Orvine touted as cure for intemperance in old ad
An old advertisement promotes Orvine as a scientific treatment for alcohol dependency. It claims endorsements from Paxson & Rockefeller of Butte and cites a cured patient, with two forms of the remedy, pricing, and a money back guarantee. The ad mentions Washington and Anaconda markets and urges readers to request a free booklet.
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Paxson & Rockefeller
Butte
Otrina
Arlee
Oreina Company
Washington, D. C
Anaconta
Smitty Drag Company
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J. Smith
Wilson
McGregor
J. Bennion
Skip
Irish
McMillan
Falconer
Akin
Beatasche
Tony
Silas King
Ridgely
Tonisne
Nefegat Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
Jovigh
Portugal
Miles
Mexico
Faynen
Butte Steel Range
Monarch
Butte Sis-Hole Staal
British Columbia
Mowies
Panne
Woliday
Bill Wasses Sanate
Helena, Mont
Anaconda and Pacific Railway
Arriva Anaconda
Ariyyt
Northern Pacific
Durack
Great Northern
Miles’ Crossing
Cando
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