Butte Lode Versus Townsite Title Trial Captures Attention
In Butte a jury tries the George H. Casey vs A W Barnard case over the Thomas lode claim and townsite patent for land west of Main between Granite and Quartz streets. The suit challenges lode validity and seeks to resolve precedence between lode and townsite patents with testimony from a 1888 land office inquiry.
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George H. Casey
A. W. Barnard
Main Street
Barnard
Thomas Lodel
James A. Murray
Butte
Deer Lodge
General Land Office
Helena
Register
Land Office
Objection Proceeded On By Thresher And Howell
The objection was argued by B. B. Thresher and KK. B. Howell for the defendant, and the attorneys for the plaintiff will reply this morning.
No Trouble to Buy Piano from Orton Bros in Butte
A local ad offers a piano with a small down payment and monthly installments. Finish payments educate your family and bring happiness at home. Orton Bros at 219 North Main, Butte Montana invites customers to call and examine a new catalog.
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Hoad
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
Unusual Nuisance Case Sees Mercy For Mrs Welndrews
Neighbors accuse Mrs James McAndrews of violating sanitary ordinances by letting soiled water run into alleys. Police arrest was made but Judge Boyle grants personal recognizance to keep her with her ailing husband and children. McAndrews vows to prove malice and fight the charge in court. Meanwhile James McAndrews is seriously ill with pneumonia.
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James McAndrews
McAndrews
Buffalo steak delight returns to Dillon old timers in Montana
Special correspondence from Dillon reports buffalo meat sold at 40 cents a pound reviving memories of the plains. Sheriff Padley obtained a hind quarter from the Allard herd on the Flathead reservation for sale in town. The rifle shoot drew a large crowd with two beef prizes and a top score of 14 out of 25. Additional items note property sales by Charles S. Padley, the McIntosh estate sale to Scott and Decker for 9000 dollars, a 7900 pound straw load shipped to Butte, and horse purchases by Dr. W. C. Orr, George Wolf, and C. X. Larabie, plus Ewing Combs shipping two carloads east on speculation.
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Standard
Dillon
Sheriff Padley
Allard
Flathead
Montana
Dr. Walker
Butte
Frank Brown
Charles S. Padley
Idaho Street
R. Thomas
District Court
W. C. Orr
Daly Ranch
Bitter Root Valley
Brook Nook Ranch
George Wolf
C. X. Larabie
Rossmark
John Donegan
Defiance Ranch
Ewing Combs
Orton Bros. Piano and Organ Value Offer in Butte
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ, call on Orton Bros., 219 N. Main street, Butte.
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Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Examination for Gray Some Doubt as to Acid
A historical report notes concerns about Gray's sanity amid an acid examination. The page details medical or legal evaluation, with references to witnesses and surrounding events in the period.
Gray's mental exam delays plea in acid attack case
County Attorney postpones hearing Gray's plea after Dr Sheeran recommends sanity evaluation. Gray, accused of throwing sulphuric acid at Agnes Browning, appears despondent and inattentive as proceedings stall. Meanwhile Levi Cartier faces grand larceny charges over a stolen gray mare and guardianship matters for Frederick W. Scheuer. Estate appraised at 585 dollars.
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Frank Gray
Agnes Browning
Mackel
Gray
Yancey
Levi Cartier
Justice Taylor
Joe Boulet
Frederick W. Scheuer
McClernan
Guardian
Charles FE. Kinman
Mill and Smelter Union Meeting Notice
All members of Mill and Smelter men's union No. 74 of W F of M are urged to attend the next meeting on Wednesday evening February 26. Important business by order of the union.
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Mill and Smeltermen's Union
W. F. of M
France Cuts Military Service to Two Years
Paris Feb 24 The chamber of deputies approved by the government a motion to reduce military service to two years. Exemptions will be eliminated and non commissioned officers reengaged for short terms to realize the change.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Cuban Republic elects Palma and Esteves as leaders
Havana reports Dr Tomas Estrada Palma and Senor Esteves formally elected by the electoral college as first president and first vice president of the Cuban Republic. Senators were also chosen.
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Havana
Tomas Estrada Palma
Senor Esteves
Spring Fabrics and Waisting Styles for the Season
A catalog of fabrics featuring fancy striped waistings 28 inches wide at 35e yard and worsted waist goods with borders in 27 inch width at 835e yard. Includes satin striped worsteds, thread dot waist novelties, mercerized screens, French flannels and challies with wide selections, ginghams in various colors, and Scotch ginghams, all offered in multiple colors and patterns with noted widths and prices.
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Price
France
Largent Arrested in Great Falls for Larceny Claim
Special Dispatch to the Standard Great Falls Feb 24 Attorney J A Largent was arrested on a larceny complaint by laborer Peter Wilberforce who says he paid $10 for a suit the lawyer has not filed Largent pleads not guilty and says he sent the money back by mail to Cascade where Wilberforce has lived.
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Standard
Great Falls
J. A. Largent
Peter Wilberforce
Wilberforce
Largent
Cascade
Fifteenth Street
Missouri River
L. G. Williamson
Charles A. Bullock
Canada
Hartley
Mounted Police
L. W. Stanton
Fort Saskatchewan
Bullock
Rainbow Falls
J. Thompson
Sixth Avenue South
Fairfield
Mathea Anderson
J. A. Cox
Cox
Grand Forks
N. C
Fred A. Calder
Hose
Calder
Mr. Benner
Leslie
John T. Athey
D. F. Smith
Kalispell
Smith
Cascade County
Dotson Case Upheld by Supreme Court in Murder Conspiracy
The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the lower court in the Dotson murder case. The ruling found that the defendant aided and encouraged Oliver Dotson and McArthur in the murder, establishing a conspiracy. Sheriff McMahon notified Dotson of the decision, and Dotson faced a possible gubernatorial pardon or resentencing in coming weeks.
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Washington Gulch
Oliver Dotson
McArthur
Dotson
Condemned Man Denied New Trial in Clinton Dotson Case
Special dispatch from Deer Lodge reports the supreme court denied a new trial for Clinton Dotson, already sentenced to death and imprisoned locally. The decision, though anticipated by many, confirms the fatal outcome awaiting him.
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Deer Lodge
Supreme Court
Clinton Dotson
Good Work by Committee in Labor Reform Effort
Indianapolis February 23 President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers discussed the National Civic Federation executive committee meeting in New York. The group adopted a constitution and by laws and will meet annually unless called by emergency. Mitchell cites the garment workers’ strike settlement as a major result with a 9 to 8.5 hour day. The committee aims to bridge labor and capital and will offer services when invited, not arbitrate without mutual request.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
National Civic Federation
New York
Peace Advocates Meet in Washington Event
In Washington on February 23 the Universal Peace Union and the National Association for the Promotion of Peace held a joint meeting. Speakers included John W. Hoyt former Wyoming governor Rev Daniel Martin Miss Clara Barton and Mrs May Wright Sewell among others.
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Washington
Universal Peace Union
Anl
National Association For the Promotion of Peace
John W. Hoyt
Wyoming
Daniel ©. Martin
Pittsburg
May Wright Sowell
International Council of Women
Clara Barton
Red Cross Association
Daniel Batchelor
Philadelphia
Amanda Deyo
Alfred H. Love
The
Peace Union
Officials Decide on Secretary Hay at Residence
Yesterday afternoon officials called on Secretary Hay at his residence. President Love delivered a brief address outlining the movement's aims and praising the Hay Pauncefote treaty with Great Britain as well as the pan American congress. Hay replied in a happy cordial manner.
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Hay
Love
Great Britain
pan-American Congress
Six men held for saloon burglary in Spokane
Spokane police arrested six men in the Webster block for burglary. A stolen knife was found in their room and five have been identified as participants in a saloon burglary yesterday. Suspects named Robert Bradley, William Mason, Gus Anderson, EF 1 Graham, Frank Gardner, and Peter Latier amid a week of frequent burglaries.
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Spokane
Webster Block
Robert Bradley
William Mason
Gus Anderson
EF 1
Graham
Frank Gardner
Peter Latier
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Thomas Lode
Tion
City Property
Itations
Stewart
Stewart Steel
Weimescary CO
Main St
Taining Nuisance
J. F. Fariss & Co
Hamilton Street
West Granite
Dillon and Beaverhead
Acorn
Hennessy
Batiste
Manhattan
Galveston
Tex
Women’s Fine Vici Kid
Doison
Versinger
McMahon
Simpson
Anaconda
Fleming
Mercy
Mitchhell
United Iron Workers
Labee
P.J.Brophy @ Co
Largey Lumber Company
East
Iron St
Mont
Peace Advocates
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