Fraud Claim Over Bill of Sale Ties Minneapolis Suit
Melbourne MacDowell seeks an injunction to stop Brune from using plays Theodora Fedora La Tosca and Cleopatra claiming the bill of sale is forged. He alleges he was drunk and coerced during a March 1900 meeting and that Brune forged his signature. He recounts personal ruin and a payout scheme tied to his former partner Blanche Walsh. Select Knights and Ladies' dance noted at Pythian castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence M. Brune
Butte
Melbourne MacDowell
Brune
MacDowell
Minneapolis
Theodora
Cleopatra
Fanny Davenport
Blanche Walsh
Miss Walsh
Olga Nethersole
Lily Langtry
Julia Arthur
New York
Indorse
Wilhelmina Strauss
Baltimore
Boston
Newport News
State timber lands fetch higher prices, revenue rising
Frank C. Ives of Missoula, sealer of timber lands for the state board of land commissioners, reports prices have climbed from about $1 to $2.50 per thousand feet. A quarter section recently sold brought $4.19 with over 5,000,000 feet cut. Most sales occur in Flathead Missoula and Sanders counties, boosting future revenue from western timber lands. For disability benefits, call Street 422 Hennessy building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Ives
Missoula
State Board of Land Commissioners
Butte
Helena
Flathead
Sowell
Trial Jury Drawn In Federal Court With Cases Continued
A jury of thirty was drawn for a U S federal court trial and will return next Thursday. Cases Kaufman v Boston & Montana and Magen Johnson v National Union were extended to the 7th inst. The opera house case J O Bender v King and others saw the defendant granted leave to file exceptions. Demurrer in Blockley v Higgins was overruled and defendants given 20 days to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Jacob Kaufman
Boston
Montana
Magen Johnson
National Union
J. O. Bender
F. King
Opera House
J. A. Murray
Master Blake
Eaward Blockley
F. G. Higgins
A. C. Higgins
L. P. Sanders
H. C. Stiff
County Physician Queries Gray Sanity Claim in Acid Attack Case
The county physician reported that Frank Gray, accused of throwing sulfuric acid at Agnes Browning, is not crazy but a shamancer to evade punishment, while the arraignment was postponed. Other court actions include fines for John Chalouck and Kalousek, guardianship appointments, and estate settlements, with line items on insurance, stock, and minors' allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Gray
Agnes Browning
McClernan
Breen
Donnelly
Gray
John Chalouck
J. CG. Kimball
Kalousek
Archie S. Reynolds
J. J. Bowker
Nettie Kennedy
Joseph Bartzen
Bartzen
Rose A. Blake
Francis M Street Union Casualty General Agent
Francis M Street of St Louis Missouri is listed as a general agent for Union Casualty and Surety Company headquartered in the 422 Hennessy Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Street
Union Casualty and Surety Company of
St. Louis, Mo
Hennessy Building
Galt Coast Coal Promotes Satisfaction at $6.50 Ton
An advertisement touts the Galt Coast coal as the sole coal for perfect satisfaction priced at $6.50 per ton. The office is listed at 814 Utah Avenue with the phone number 276.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah Avenue
Fretwell Shock Held in Connection With Ledger Death
In St Louis on February 17 a coroner's jury found 10 year old Fretwell Shock responsible for the death of 16 year old William Ledger shot Friday night amid gang rivalry. Shock says the fatal shot was in self defense and hit Ledger by mistake. Both families are described as respectable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Fretwell Shock
William Ledger
Young Shock
Ledger
Six Years for Killing His Man in German Court Martial
Hanover Prussia February seventeenth A court martial today condemned Herr Falkenhagen an officer of the army reserves to six years imprisonment in a fortress for killing Landreth von Bennigsen in a duel on January sixteenth in the emperor s hurting park at Springe. The killing arose from a quarrel over the conduct of Herr von Bennigsen s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Prussia
Herr Falkenhagen
Landreth von Bennigsen
Springe
Herr von Bennigeen
Tickets on sale for Bouller Hot Springs trip
Round trip to Bouller Hot Springs with one week full board and baths available. Tickets on sale at the Great Northern railway office 41 North Main Street. J. E. Dawson G A Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway tickets now on sale to Anaconda and all stations from the Great Northern ticket office. Information on time cards and freight rates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouller Hot Springs
Great North
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
G. A
The Growth of a Debt John Capsice Company Obligation
A legal notice traces the growth of a debt involving the John Capsice Company and its obligation to the Clarks. The report details the sequence of events, creditor and debtor roles, and ensuing actions under the applicable statutes.
Referee Reports Large Indebtedness in Clark vs Caplice Suit
Referee John W. Stanton filed a report showing defendants owe the plaintiffs about 221 106 dollars as of February 15 1902 in nine notes secured by 1600 shares of John Caprice Company stock. He recommends sale of the stock by sheriff and notes that lawyers fees are waived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stanton
W. A. Clark & Bro
John Caplice
John Branagan
Fred W. Caplice
John Caprice Company
Billy West Friend recalls minstrel star career and life
Devin Kearney, longtime friend, recalls Billy West death in Chicago and outlines Wests early Primrose West and Thatcher Primrose eras. He notes West married Fay Templeton briefly and later remarried, and recalls Wests courteous nature and dedication to show business. Local details reference a Pythian castle dance and Orton Bros piano sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devin Kearney
Billy West
Chicago
Mr. Kearney
Dispatches
New York
Philadelphia
Utica
N. Y
Barlow, Wilson, Primrose & West
Barlow
Darkey
Thatcher, Primrose & West
Primrose
Europe
Lew Dockstader
Thatcher
West
Billy Weet
Fay Templeton
John Templeton
Sam Cox
Cox
Doris Circus
Frank Daniels
Hoyt
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Fortuna
Tne
W. Park
Butte, Mont
Dr. W. H. Wix
N. W. Corner Broadway and Main
Butte, Montana
Pipestone Springs
Wm. E. Casey
Hot Springs, Arkansas
R. Burket
Augendre
Paris
Newbro Prug Co
Mont
Wer
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Risit
Pythian Castle
Federal
Demurrer
Blackley
Higgins Brothers
Cal
Accident and Health Insurance
Galt Coast
Boy
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Cer
Park and Main Sts
John & Holland
Grocer
North Main St
Batavia
John Capsice Company
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of Stock Security
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Eick
Hennessy
Montana Liquor Company
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
East Park St
BIG Blackfoot Millins Company
Buite Office
Ceoceer Arisvassed Alauminum Ste
Millis Aad Weelesale If Cds
Honser, Moy
Plac Ag
Buti
NA. Onda End
Minpsoula
le Supplies
Farleigh
J. R. Barkdoll
Rossland
Farleigh Truss
A. W. Kenning, M. D. “Rossland, B. G
G. M. Farleigh
D. Campbell, M. D
B. C
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Butte Hotel
F. A. Ironside
West Park Street
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Gutton
Broadway Theater
Liebler & Co
Hart
John Storm
Lisla Vane
Glory Quayle
Swale
Dutton’s Broadway Theater
Mr. Daniel Sully
Sutton’s Family Theater
Olio
Edward Beaupre
Mintana Undertaking CO
Euneral
Fapert Pmbalmers Yies
Theos Sullivan
Mgref
Park
Latte
Econlse
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