Butte Current Notes Summary
Rent pianos from local dealers Orton Bros and Dr Heine. Various arrivals and visits to Butte from Helena Livingston and Dillon. Several births reported in February with addresses. Fire alarm at Butte Novelty Works quickly contained. Marriage licenses issued. Local Builders' exchange incorporated. State visitors and residents travel between towns.
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Orton Bros
Heine
Penn. Block
David Jones
Melrose
Butte Novelty Works
H. Crooks
Livingston
Murphy
Helena
F. R. Warren
Whitehall
Charles D. Wilson
Butte
Leo Bertoldi
Mike Reagan
Lou
Bersanti
Owen McCaw
Lillard
J. Hayden
Boulder
Fred A. Kaighorn
T. T. Abbott
Thornton
Gold Creek
E. B. Kiley
Washington Gulch
Elsie Abrahamson
Bertha Cummings
City
Anna M. Hawke
West Copper Street
H. F. Collins
James Canty
May Dugan
Oakland
Collins
Henry W. Buford
California
Virginia City
Fred 8. Fuller
Swellan’Hern
Jefferson Island
Emil Newman
Hannah Anderson
Butte Builders’ Exchange
Charles GC. Goddard
Joseph Welch
M. D. O’donnell
J. H. Hogan
Andrew Leck
Joseph Armstrong
J. Shackelton
Sarah E. Hughes
Hawley Gelway
Dillon
Blenor
Alberta
A. H. Hughes
Funeral for Mrs Ellen Downing Robinson set Monday
The funeral of the late Mrs Ellen Downing Robinson will be held Monday at 9 o clock from the family home at 209 West Porphyry street. The mass will follow at St Patrick s church at 9 30 a.m. into the solemn requiem high mass.
The Key to the Twentieth Century Lecture
Dr. Thomas Greene of Chicago spoke at Butte Auditorium on The Key to the Twentieth Century. He praised American greatness, projected the nation as divinely appointed to civilize and keep peace, and cited inventions from the cotton gin to wireless telegraph to illustrate progress and responsibilities for the era.
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Thomas Greene
Chicago
Butte Auditorium
Teachers’ Association
United States
Fathers of the Republic
Marconi
Dr. Greene
Union
Earth
Moon
Consider Monday a Special Day at the Store
The retailer announces a Washington's Birthday closure and describes high quality suits and overcoats made by skilled journeyman tailors. It promises incomparable prices to cover two days of business in one and notes upcoming spring merchandise with extra Monday inducements.
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Washington
London
Tonkin's Clothery Teas and Money Back Guarantee
A local grocer advertises Tonkin's Clothery Tea and Schilling's Best products with a daily reminder to consider the items, offering a money back guarantee if customers are dissatisfied and stating the grocer will refund the purchase.
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Schilling
First Lutheran Church Elects Year’s Officers
The annual business meeting elected trustees A. A. Grorud Evan Monson and O. E. Simondson. A. T. Hegland was chosen Secretary and A. M. Johnson treasurer. Rev. O. L. Grefthen was called as the regular pastor of the congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
A. A. Grorud
Evan Monson
O. E. Simondson
A. T. Hegland
A. M. Johnson
O. L. Grefthen
Preliminary Steps Taken to Organize Sons of Veterans Camp in Butte
Between 15 and 20 eligible members met in Dr. Monahan's office to outline steps for forming a Sons of Veterans camp in Butte. Carl Dolman named chairman, with a committee including Frank Jones Harry Stevens Dr Monahan and T J Nearny to pursue next actions. A further meeting will set a permanent organization.
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Sons of Veterans
Dr. Monahan
Butte
Carl Dolman
Frank Jones
Harry Stevens
T. J. Nearny
Lilley Sees Push for Naval Probe Over Electric Boat
Washington February 21 Representative Lilley of Connecticut who moved for an investigation into methods used by Electric Boat in its bid to supply boats to the Navy is to be summoned before the rules committee chaired by Speaker Cannon. Foss, head of naval affairs, backs a full inquiry if Lilley can prove solid facts. The naval committee, split, favors two battleships rather than four, with Lilley and four others voting for four.
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Washington
Lilley
Connecticut
Electric Boat Company
House Committee On Naval Affairs
Committee On Rules
Cannon
House
Foss
Committee On Naval Affairs
Naval Committee
Roosevelt
Thomas
Ohio
Meyer
Louisiana
Talbot
Maryland
Hobson
Alabama
Alumni Dance Pleases Patrons of the Waltz at St Patrick’s Ball
The ninth annual alumni ball of St Patrick’s parochial school drew about 100 couples to the Coliseum last evening. Decorated halls, fine music, and smooth floor arrangements created a festive mood as the reception committee greeted guests. The event, a pre Lent highlight, featured a well organized staff and satisfied patrons with ample dancing and cheer throughout the long evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Edgar M. Andrieux
W. J. McMahon
J. F. Duggan
John Dubie
Clement Buckard
Edward Kane
John F. Dolan
John Harrington
Election of Delegates to the State Council in Butte
Butte council No 39 Modern National Reserve elected 15 delegates and 14 alternates to the state council to meet in Butte on the first Wednesday in March. Delegates include Ed G. Koch M H Quirk Tim D Sullivan Mike O Neill Samuel L Solem Kate Sullivan Mary Tre Wartha Mary Koch Mary L Greene Mary Hoolihan Mary L Schogren Amelia Safire Sadie A M Steele John A Schogren James Holland Alternates include James A Steele Oh J O Farrell A McMillan Kate rash Maggie Gillick Minnie Higgins Mrs Holliday Mrs Hollingsworth Mrs Herzog Katie D Quirk James Walter Ryan Mary Kabit Julius Peters John H Kurtz Mary E Smith. Good ice at the Holland rink this morning.
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Butte
Modern National Reserve
State Council
Montana
Supreme Council
Charles City
Iowa
Ed G. Koch
M. H. Quirk
Tim D. Sullivan
Mike O'Neill
Samuel L. Solem
Kate Sullivan
Mary Tre- Wartha
Mary Koch
Mary L. Greene
Mary Hoolihan
Mary L. Schogren
Amelia Safire
Sadie A. M. Steele
John A. Schogren
James Holland
James A. Steele
Oh J. O'Farrell
A. McMillan
Kate Rash
Maggie Gillick
Minnie Higgins
Holliday
Hollingsworth
Mrs. Herzog
Katie D. Quirk
James Walter Ryan
Mary Kabit
Julius Peters
John H. Kurtz
Mary E. Smith
Jolly Jackies Enjoy Their Visit to Peru
Lima Peru February 21 Sailors from the American fleet roam Lima enjoying shore leave parading in Plaza de Armas and touring quarters. Rail traffic to Callao booms as ships draw crowds while Marines patrol to maintain order aboard the city visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jackies
Peru
Lima
Plaza de Armas
Callao
Evans
Railroads to expand operator force to meet nine hour law
Topeka Kansas February 21 Rock Island and Santa Fe railroads will increase their operator forces to comply with the federal nine hour law. Rock Island superintendents in the southwestern district plan a 46 additional operators with Chicago approval. Santa Fe eastern grand division officials have decided on an increase and await Chicago’s allowed numbers.
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Topeka
Kan
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Chicago
Eastern Grand Division
Suspect Arrested After Disturbance At North Main Saloon
Roy Kelly was arrested last night after disturbance and threats to kill. He allegedly returned to saloon owned by Dan Harrington on North Main Street and vowed to fill Harrington with holes. Kelly jailed in default of bail. Harrington posts $25 bond to prosecute Monday.
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Roy Kelly
Dan Harrington
Harrington
North Main Street
Kelly
Weekly Bank Statement Statement by Clearing Banks
New York February 21 summary of the week's clearing house banks shows financial activity across major institutions. Data highlights total clearings and bankers’ standing, reflecting market conditions for the period.
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New York
Elma Stine Accused Of Robbing Man At Midnight
Harry Terreo reported to Police Officer Ed O'Donnell at midnight that Elma Stine stole $50. Both were jailed with $50 bonds each. Stine denied the theft claiming Terreo had only $5 when he visited. Terreo appeared to be on a multi day spree and said he had buried his wife a week ago. Local officers dismissed the tale as a big story.
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Harry Terreo
Ed O'Donnell
Elma Stine
ABC
Best Mainsprings Watch Cleaning At Low Prices
Best Mainsprings offers watch cleaning at $1 and $1.50 with a year long guarantee. The shop touts low prices on all jewelry repairs, claims Mayer oversees all work, and invites customers to bring items for estimates and commission placement. Mayer is described as starting at the workbench and often found there when not assisting customers.
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Mayer
Banks exceed legal reserve by thirty-two million in New York
The banks hold 32,468,550 more than required with a 27.83 percent actual reserve at close. Loans rose to 1,143,469,700 and deposits to 1,146,291,400 while circulation fell 136,800. Legal tenders and specie rose, reserve and surplus increased, and excess deposits grew. Non clearinghouse banks show 729,547,100 deposits and 770,931,900 loans.
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Clearing House
Greater New York
Sunday School Workers Meet in Bozeman
The Gallatin county Sunday school convention will be held in Bozeman next Sunday and Monday with full county representation. Missionary Merritt of the western territory will direct the sessions and conduct related conventions in Dillon, Butte, and Helena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bozeman
Gallatin County
Merritt
Western Sunday School Territory
Montana
Dillion
Butte
Helena
Washington discusses District of Columbia streetcar lines
In Washington on February 21 the House devoted time to the District of Columbia railway tract and extending street car lines to the new union station. The transfers provision drew special attention with no intent to amend, only strengthen it. Tomorrow the District of Columbia business continues as the House adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
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Washington
District of Columbia Railway
Union Station
District of Columbia
Interest in US protest over Japan Manchuria policy
London reports that the United States may confer with world powers to protest Japan's Manchuria policy. Officials doubt the press reliability and say it is unclear if Japan violated the open door. English traders in Manchuria voice complaints, but the foreign office questions the need for action.
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London
United States
Japan
Manchuria
China
Foreign Office
Ice Falls in Shaft Kill Three Miners at Stanton Mine
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania on February 21 a large ice chunk fell in the Stanton coal mine shaft of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal company as miners were lowered. The cage hood was struck and demolished killing three immediately and causing two fatalities on scene. one died en route to hospital and three more reportedly later perished from injuries.
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Wilkesbarre
Stanton
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Sympathy for Stoessel’s Conviction Follower Fatally Steps
In Hartford on February 21 Amelia Karris a Russian former employee in General Stoessel’s household killed herself by inhaling illuminating gas. She regretted the conviction of General Stoessel at St Petersburg and had been working in the home of John Silver.
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Hartford
Conn
Stoessel
St. Petersburg
Amelia Karris
John Silver
Fleet of torpedo boats heads to Key West maneuvers
Norfolk Va February 21 convoy is led by the converted yacht Scorpion. Torpedo boats Porter De Long Blakeley Tingley and Thornton pass out of the capes en route to Key West for winter maneuvers. They will call at Charleston S C.
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Norfolk
Scorpion
Porter, de Long
Blakeley Tingley
Thornton
Capes
Key West
Charleston
Clubs Must Close In Greater Pittsburg Tonight
Pittsburg February 21 police order all clubs in greater Pittsburg closed at midnight. Clubs using clubhouses as hotels may admit guests but liquor sales are prohibited after midnight.
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Pittsburg
Greater
Investigation at Tri-City Bank Solvency Claimed
Madison Illinois February 21 State Auditor McCullough arrived from Springfield to-day and began an investigation of the Tri-City State bank which closed its doors yesterday. President C R Kiser said today that the bank is solvent though it has very little cash on hand.
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Madison, Ill
McCullough
Springfield
Tri-City State Bank
C. R. Kiser
Interpellation on Moroccan Situation Delayed in Paris
Paris February 21 The interpellation in the chamber of deputies on the Moroccan situation announced by M Juarez socialist leader for today has been postponed.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Juarez
Maryland Scores Record Shooting at Magdalena Bay
San Francisco February 21 record target practice by six American gunners shows Maryland setting two world records with three inch and six inch guns. Three inch gun hit rate 1,000 percent with 18.65 hits per minute, no misses, led by Hunter Belcher Tenney Rossheim Smith Geiger Burns Olsen. Six inch guns averaged 8.43 hits out of 10.72, Maryland leading among six cruisers with final percentages Maryland 78.89 Tennessee 68.34 Colorado 63.68 Pennsylvania 57.80 West Virginia 55.70 Washington 55.00.
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San Francisco
Magdalena Bay
Maryland
J. D. Hunter
I. Belcher
C. F. Tenney
B. R. Rossheim
F. Smith
L. Geiger
Burns
O. Olsen
Tennessee
Colorado
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Washington
Five-Men Teams Finish At Bowling Congress
Cincinnati reports the five-man teams in the international bowling tournament of the American Bowling Congress finished for the night. Leaders include The Bonds Columbus 2927 Tosetti Chicago 2886 Blue Ribbons Erie Pa 2851 Doris St Paul 2808 Carl Muellers Chicago 2808. High two-man scores今日 include Callahan Thomas Columbus 1108 Graves Graves Doe Run Mo 1106 Stearns Voorhees Baldwinsville 1160 Becker Satterner Syracuse 1134 Dalley McDonald Syracuse 1127. Individual leaders today include J Chandler Toledo 611 Fred Loehle Madison 608 Ed Pfeiffer Chicago 605 J McCarll Madison 602 J Berling Covington 598.
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Cincinnati
American Bowling Congress
the Bonds
Columbus
Tosetti
Chicago
Blue Ribbons
Erie
Doris
St. Paul
Carl Muellers
Callahan
Thomas
F. P. Graves
J. B. Graves
Doe Run
Stearns and Voorhees
Baldwinsville
Becker and Satterner
Syracuse
Dalley
McDonald
J. Chandler
Toledo
Fred Loehle
Madison
Ed Pfeiffer
J. McCarll
J. Berling
Covington
Three Men Arrested for Stealing Gim Pole
Jerry Miscovich Maco Sutrom and Sam Donovich were arrested by a mine watchman for stealing and attempting to carry away a gim pole. Deputies later took the men to the county jail while an Austrian spokesperson said they intervened to aid a countryman reported in trouble.
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Jerry Miscovich
Maco Sutrom
Sam Donovich
Never Sweat
Coal Stealing Alleged in Great Northern Yards
Dennis Coleman was jailed on a coal theft charge at the Great Northern yards. A watchman says Coleman was on a car taking coal when spotted. He was previously arrested for a similar offense and released on an order from Justice Doran.
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Dennis Coleman
Great Northern
Coleman
Omer
Justice Doran
Stewart Pioneer Merchant Is Very Low in Health
Rod Leggat reported a telegram yesterday stating J. M. Stewart a prominent Butte merchant and citizen is very low and sinking slowly. He is currently at Eureka Springs Arkansas.
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Rod Leggat
J. M. Stewart
Butte
Mr. Stewart
Eureka Springs
Ark
Fourteen Miners Killed in England Pit Explosion
Newcastle on Tyne Feb 21 Fourteen miners died in an explosion at the Globe pit in Washington village. Fifteen men were in the mine when the blast occurred and only one escaped. Moments before the explosion fifty miners had come out of the pit.
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Newcastle-on-Tyne
England
Globe
Washington
Eighth district convention adjourns without nomination
Marysville Ohio February 21 The Eighth district congressional convention to nominate a successor to Congressman Ralph Cole adjourned sine die without a nomination after 1011 ballots cast.
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Marysville
Ohio
Ralph Cole
Celebrate Washington Birthday at Holland Rink in Butte
The Holland rink hosts a first time celebration of George Washington's birthday in Butte offering good skating and a festive winter event for families and locals.
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George Washington
Holland Rink
Butte
Butte Gold Mining and Milling Company Incorporation
Articles of incorporation for the Butte Gold Mining and Milling Company were filed with the county clerk. Incorporators include G. O. Westlund, Neal P. Shulin, Joseph Lonner, Peter Lonner, and John A. Smith. Capitalization is 500,000 shares at one dollar each, with one share subscribed by each incorporator and director.
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Butte Gold Mining and Milling Company
G. O. Westlund
Neal P. Shulin
Joseph Lonner
Peter Lonner
John A. Smith
Holland rink set to open at nine this morning
The Holland rink will begin operations at 9 o'clock this morning. Local officials urge skaters to follow posted rules and safety guidelines as the venue resumes public access.
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Holland Rink
Theyre Still Ashore After Sinking Vessels Report
Baltimore February 21 no change was reported in the positions of the converted yacht list and the submarine torpedo boat Viper which went around last Wednesday in Chesapeake Bay.
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Baltimore
Viper
National Banks See Feb 14 Statement Call Issued
Washington Feb 21 The comptroller of the currency issued a call for a statement of the condition of all national banks at the close of business on Feb 14 last.
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Washington
Comptroller of the Currency Today
Taft favoured. Missouri delegates chosen at Butler convention
Butler Mo February 21 The Sixth congressional district Republican convention elected Charles A Mitchell and Philip L Grifith as delegates to the national convention and instructed them strongly for Taft.
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Butler, Mo
Missouri
Charles A. Mitchell
Philip L. Grifith
Taft
Extra car service to the Holland rink begins at 9 18
An additional streetcar run will start on the Montana street line at 9 18 to serve spectators traveling to the Holland rink. The service aims to ease crowd flow and provide quicker access for attendees. Authorities urge riders to plan ahead and expect possible minor delays.
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Holland Rink
Montana Street
Silver for Denver Gains as Treasury Buys Large Silver
Washington February 21 treasury department purchases 100000 ounces of silver for delivery at Denver at 56.209 cents per fine ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury Department
Denver
Funeral of Senator Latimer Held at Belton Church
Funeral services for United States Senator Ashbury C. Latimer were held this afternoon in the Methodist church at Belton near Greenville South Carolina. The service drew local officials and residents to pay respects to the late senator.
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Greenville
S. C
United States
Ashbury C. Latimer
Belton
Costa Rica Ratifies Peace Convention Adopted in Washington
Washington reports that Costa Rica has ratified the convention from the peace conference of Central American republics held in Washington. Minister Merry conveyed the finding to the state department on February 21.
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Washington
Merry
State Department
Costa Rica
Miss Harriet Hosmer Passes At Watertown Home
Boston reported sculptor Miss Harriet Hosmer died at her Watertown home after about three weeks of illness. The renowned artist, born in Watertown, was 6? years old at passing, and her death prompts tributes from art circles and institutions she influenced.
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Boston
Harriet Hosmer
Watertown
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Tratt
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Mose Linz
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