New Year Celebrations Across Montana Fraternal Groups
Large crowds from Helena to Butte gathered for New Year observances in 1919 turning to 1920. The Eagles hall hosted Pantages vaudeville acts and cabaret, with state officers from Montana attending, including Tremplay, Cade, Bennett, South and others. In Butte, a C A party, Father Time host, and decorated rooms entertained young couples, while the Butte Stationary Engineers and Knights of Columbus clubs reported lively dances, orchestras, and a midnight luncheon marking the transition to 1920.
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Eagles
Montana
Order of Eagles
Lewisohn
Helena
Anacon
James A. Baker
Missoula
William Shea
Great Falls
William Ralph
Hear Creek
B. Knight
Anaconda
Don King
Butte
C. A
Odeon Hall
Butte Stationary Engineers’ Union
Sielart
Urgent Wage Demands Split Among Butte Unions
A circulated petition from resident miners and city residents in Tutte argues for higher wages amid copper market strain. Signers protest forced two to three day work weeks to cover one day of a mechanic’s labor, urging city unions to settle wages. The piece notes broader sentiment that wage hikes may threaten mines but are necessary for miners who sustain Butte’s economy, with unease over potential mine closures. John Pengelly funeral details follow, noting Odd Fellows attendance, a church service, and pallbearers.
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Tutte
Sears
Persewigue
Ork
Butte
John Pengelly
East Center Street
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
St. John’ Church
C. F. Chapman
Paul Bailor
Julia Springer
Oliver” Bunt
John Calpin
James Vine
Arthur ‘Richards
Sullivan
Bernard Doherty
Mystery surrounds missing man Dermo after hotel row
Sheriff probes possible murder of John Dermo after a drunken altercation at a cabaret boarding house run by George Jursnich at 2107 Wood Street East Butte. Witnesses say Dermo suffered a broken nose and broken ribs, was dragged to a room, and vanished overnight as deputies search for him. $60 balance on a $100 debt hints at financial motive, though robbery seems unlikely.
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John Dermo
Sheriff's Office
John Pristay
George Jursnich
Ood Street
East Butte
Pristay
Joe Luckich
Dermo
Luckich
Jurnich
Jursh
Dermot
McNeel
Smith
Borie
Tirenich
Former Postmaster Heavy Fine In Embezzlement Case
Fred A Tintinger former postmaster at Cascade was sentenced in the United States district court at Great Falls to pay a 1925.42 fine double the embezzled amount. Convicted by a jury, Tintinger served as postmaster in 1917 before resigning to enlist. His eight children were noted as a factor in leniency.
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Great Falls
Fred
A.tintinger
Cascade
United States District Court
Tintinger
Washington officials set January 12 meeting
Fragmentary note indicates Washington officials or commissioners readying for a January 12 gathering. Details on attendees or agenda are unclear in the readable text.
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Desert Gold
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Aia Ton
B. E. Calkins CO
Noasy
Archie McTaggart
James Murphy
P. J. Driscoll
Frank Bigelow
Jack Hangauer
Patertaaamsent
Merle Davis
Finlen Hotel
Hd Price
William Malloy
Medlin
Sachers
Pearl Lynch
Jerry Sullivan
Ed Sullivan
A. B. Cohen
MG. A
Knights of Columbus
Knighs
Columpus
J. A. Yoest
Mra Frances Hart Parks
Hi Old Lew
Katherine
Margaret Meagher
Miss Knuth
John P. Hogan
Clarence Kahn
Leo Boland
Trades Council
THE
Montana Power Company
Butte District
J. F. Roche
Mer
Henmessys
Eason
Iissing Maan
Meaderville
Buac Acks
Crescent Manufacturing Company
Seattle
Wash
Baltimore
Baltimore Street
Bby
Ipubne
Bijera
Washington
Washington Missioners
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