The Famous Lexington Mill Fire Destroys Plant at Centerville
A major fire at the Lexington Mining company hoisting plant in Centerville last night destroyed the building. Fifteen workers were out of the plant as the engineer had dined nearby. Loss estimated about 25 000 with no insurance on the hoisting plant. Water pressure and nearby water mains were inadequate, hindering firefighting efforts until mine hose sources could be used. The mill and adjoining structures survived as portions of the runway were removed to halt the blaze. The Lexington mine, a long running gold and silver producer, has faced reduced activity since 1898 with the workforce dwindling. ownership history includes sales to Louis Giard and Edouard Berthemet, with current shaft depth around 1 500 feet and water in the shaft totaling 900 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington Mining Company
Centerville
Supt. Rue
Rueger
Walkerville
Lexington
Louis Girard
Paris
France
Butte District
A. J. Davis
Butte
Judge Davis
Broadway
Arizona Streets
Lexington Company
Charles C. Rueger
Edouard Berthemet
Louis Giard
Indians Win Fast Basketball Showdown in Butte
Fort Shaw Indian girls defeated St Patrick's parochial school 13 to 11 before a packed auditorium. Belle Johnson led the Indians with sharp field throws as Stella O'Donnell starred for the parochials. Referee C W Robinson officiated fairly. the game stayed close, with both sides fouling but playing cleanly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Shaw
C. W. Robinson
Dillon
Butte
Belle Johnson
Piegan
Stella O'Donnell
Miss Cosgrove
Miss Sherman
Parochials Fall 13 to 1 in Quiet Setback
Supporters urged a last rally but time ran out as the parochials trailed 13 to 1. Coach Adams praised the game, noting inexperienced guards and strong Indians play, calling it a fair, well-executed exhibition.
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Adams
Final entries due for Tennessee Derby and Oaks 1908
Memphis Tenn Jan 1 Final declarations for the Tennessee Derby and Oaks for 1908 are due tomorrow. The New Memphis Jockey club spring meet closes Saturday Jan 3 with stakes including Gaston Hotel and Ardelle for 2-year-olds, Memphis stakes 2-year-olds 1500 added, Hotel Gayoso Stakes, Tennessee Brewing stakes, Montgomery handicap 2500 added, Peabody handicap, Cotton steeplechase, Tennessee Derby 1994 34000 added, Tennessee Oaks 1904 2000 added. The 1902 Tennessee Derby is valued at 7500 dollars.
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Memphis
Tenn
Memphis Jockey Club
Hotel Gayoso
Tennessee Brewing Company
Springfield marksman breaks 50 and 100 yard records
Springfield shot star Jan L H Pope set new world marks on the standard American target 200 yards off hand. He scored 463 in 50 shots and 908 in 100 shots. The former records stood at 182 and 0 by Dr. W C Hudson of New York.
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Springfield
Mass
Jan
H. MM. Pope
W. ¢. Hudson
New York
All-Americans Top East Saginaw In Bowling Series
In Saginaw Michigan a five game set between the All-Americans and East Saginaw club ended with three wins for the All-Americans, one for East Saginaw and one tie. Total pins were 2742 for the All-Americans and 2571 for East Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw, Mich
Jan
Al-Americans
East Saginaw
All-Americans
Saginaw
Pittsburg Bankers Defeat Yale 6 to 0 in Opener
Pittsburg bankers beat Yale 6 to 0 in an early January basketball game. The contest featured sharp defense from Pittsburgh and a decisive offense that kept Yale scoreless throughout.
Resolutions Adopted for Maj. Walter Reed Memorial
Washington January 1 resolutions of the American Association for the Advancement of Science honor the death of Maj. Walter Reed Surgeon WV S A. with a committee authorized to secure a permanent memorial for his work in combating yellow fever and its spread. About 3 prominent scientists attended the session.
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Washington
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Revet
Walter Reed
S. A
Maj
Reed
Annual Dinner to Employes at Davis and Weimesecary
In Butte the annual dinner for Davis & Weimesecary employees was held at Mr and Mrs John K Daviss residence. Dancing followed supper with playful menu items and humorous couplets on the cards. The menu featured odd items like twist drills and leaded salad along with standard fare and several branded beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
John K. Davis
Davis & Weimesecary
Contested Kew Petition to Reach Legislature
The article describes a pending petition to the legislature regarding the Kew contest. Mandamus actions against the district court clerk to issue commissions for two justices of the peace are set for Saturday. Contestants expect limited gains but plan direct filing with the legislature on Monday and anticipate eventually securing the county clerk and recorder office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Roberts
District Court
Clancy
Harney
MCOV Missing Wife Sparks Anger and Chase
A reported missing wife triggers a chase as authorities and family search for Newber. Details are sparse but indicate a high tension incident with wild behavior and a chance of danger in the immediate area.
Threatens to Do Violence in New Year's Call on Sheriff
Annie McCoy, wife of Gilbert H McCoy, raged over his bigamy and escape from arrest. She pressured Under Sheriff McGuigan for a warrant, chased officials, and learned McCoy had left the state for the coast limited trip. The county attorney may pursue charges as authorities seek to capture him. Also listed is a butcher ad for Smith's New Cash Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Annie McCoy
Gilbert Hy McCoy
McGuigan
McCoy
Mrs. McCoy
Comen Attorney's
Butte
North Coast Limited
Lillian Clancy
Gaston Cadet plays delight patrons at Grand opera
Charles D. Herman and the Warde company presented Gaston Cadet at the Grand opera house with a matinee and evening show. The French revolution drama centers on a citizen soldier who saves a patrician lover from the guillotine and prompts a court martial leading to death.
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Charles D. Herman
Warde Company
Grand Opera House
Gaston Cadet
Mr. Herman
Cadel
Miss Roberts
Therese
Francis D. McGinn
H. O'Connor
John Hynes
Aileen Bartle
New Depot for Butte Delayed or Possibly This Year
A local note suggests a new depot for Butte may be built this year but a later report leaves the date unclear. Authorities and planners have not confirmed a fixed timetable, keeping residents watchful for progress.
Great Northern Flyer Longest Passenger Train in the World
The Great Northern and Northern Pacific aim to build new depots as merger talks settle. The Great Northern's regular passenger train, the Flyer, runs 411 miles from St. Paul to Devil's Lake at 1% hours and spans about 366 feet of cars, a record length for fastest service with extras.
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Great Northern
America
Jenerh
Magmet
Derning Cay
bosBs
GME T. Vanec Lite
Sdicatie Crosveses
Ourist
GAY Goggd
Tsicvessadee Destuee
Femeck
POE
St. Paul
Seattle
Northwest
Minn
Devil's Lake
N. D
Minneapolis
Chicago
Mary Mitchell Weds Joseph Gerrick in Butte Ceremony
The Mary Mitchell of Helena married Joseph Gerrick of Seattle at 107 Fremont Street with Father de Siere presiding. Alice Mitchell served as bridesmaid and N J Morley attended the groom. The couple will stay in Butte until Saturday before heading to Seattle. Gerrick Bros contractors are noted for local buildings.
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Thomas Mitchell
Fremont Street
Mary Mitchell
Helena
Joseph Gerrick
Seattle
de Siere
Alice Mitchell
N. J. Morley
Minneapolis
Gerrick
Butte
Gerrick Bros
Conthes
Deceased Honored by Local Lodges in Butte Funeral
News of 13 year old Willie H Stevens who died of typhoid fever in Vacaville California after rheumatic attacks. He served as mascot and drum major for Knights of Pythias Silver Bow lodge No 2 and earned honors including a sword and drum after a Great Falls convention. His father T H Stevens at his bedside, funeral set for Sunday at 2 PM from Mrs J Cournen’s residence 3 West Quartz street. Anaconda and Butte lodges to attend.
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Willie H. Stevens
Vacaville
Cal
T. H. Stevens
Butte
West Quartz Street
J. Cournen
Willie Stevens
Silver Bow Lodge
No. 2
Knights of Pythias
Anaconda
Great Falls
Will'e Stevens
Merry New Year's Dance by Railway Trainmen in Renshaw Hall
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held its second annual New Year’s Eve dance at Renshaw hall. The Arion orchestra provided music as a large crowd danced past midnight. Holmes Kellaher and Smith organized the event with floor and reception committees led by Bertsch Womack Hopkins Holmes and Metall Premo etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renshaw Hall
Arion
P. L. Holmes
M. J. Kellaher
H. A. Smith
O. P. Bertsch
E. F. Womack
D. R. Hopkins
FE. T. Metall
Charles Premo
William Hally
J. 8. Ross
W. P. Sparks
R. C. Whalen
F. S. Heath
Ed Hayes
George Kemp
L. A. Porter
A. J. Joyce
King Christian Receives Diplomatic Corps in Copenhagen
King Christian the eighty five year old ruler of Denmark received the diplomatic corps in a New Year reception. United States Minister Swenson presented the corps as doyen and the king conveyed good wishes to President Roosevelt through Swenson. A gala dinner followed with royal family ministers and diplomats present.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Christian
United States
Swenson
Roosevelt
Delicate Skull Operation Aids 15 Month Old Girl
A 15 month old girl, daughter of Ernest Johnson of 724 East Mercury street, suffered a skull fracture after a fall on a car pet sweeper. At Murray and Freund's hospital a delicate operation removed a small piece of skull to ease brain pressure. The child is resting easily and shows good recovery prospects.
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Murray & Freund's Hospital
Ernest Johnson
East Mercury Street
Madison County Rep T H Teal Travels Toward Helena
The Madison county representative T H Teal is en route to Helena and spent the day yesterday with his former comrade in arms W W Cheely.
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T. H. Teal
Madison County
Helena
Comree
W. W. Cheely
Cholera Ravages Philippines In Early 20th Century Reports
Manila faced its worst cholera outbreak during American occupation with daily deaths around 30 on average and spikes to 40 in Manila. R G Case, a Manila stationery dealer now in Seattle, notes the epidemic surpasses any in years and cites 1887 as a previous peak with about 10 daily deaths.
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Seattle
R. G. Case
Manila
Philippines
Case
Man fatally wounded on wedding day in Independence
Henry Hager was fatally wounded by foot pads in Independence Kansas this morning. He had travelled from north of town on the night passenger train to marry today. A deep head wound, body placed on the Santa Fe track, and mutilation by a train were reported. Hager was a traveling man for McCormick Harvester.
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Independence
Kan
Henry Hager
Hager
McCormick Harvester Company
Stockmen optimistic as outlook improves for Roselina county
Forsyth January report notes range stock in better condition than six weeks prior with days to April 1 reducing loss risk. County sheep and cattlemen, calling themselves "the people," anticipate good prices ahead and a favorable winter for stocks and herds.
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Forsyth
Jan
Roselina County
Actress May Yohe Settles Case Against Lord Hope Estate
London reports May Yohe has amicably settled her $45,000 claim against the estate of Lord Francis Hope. Terms of the settlement are not disclosed.
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May Yohe
London
the Central News
Francis Hope
Robbery Report In Red Light District Leaves $80 Stolen
George Wilson told police he was robbed of two certified checks totaling 80 dollars while touring Billings red light district last night. Officers accompanied him but could not identify the assailant and no arrests were made. Wilson works on a ranch near Huntley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Billings
George Wilson
Red Light District
Wilson
Huntley
Fire at North Montana street house damages hundred
After a small blaze at Lexington hoist, a second alarm hit North Montana street near the tracks outside city limits. Firemen extinguished a two story brick home owned by Mrs. McDonald with slight damage about 100 dollars. Chief suspects boys started the fire. Doctors Wells and Lobb moved to third floor Pennsylvania building rooms 250 254.
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Lexington
Montana Street
McDonald
Drs. Wells and
Lobb
Pennsylvania
New Year's Day Weddings in local churches and homes
William H. Tuggle and Adam Murphy wed at noon New Year’s Day at the First Presbyterian manse with Rev. E J Groeneveld, bride arriving from Bloomington Illinois and groom from Spokane Washington. Later William S Clark and Ona Thompson married at the bride’s home 540 East Park Street.
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William H. Tuggle
Adam. Murphy
First Presbyterian Church
E. J. Groeneveld
Bloomington
Spokane
Wash
Ona Thompson
Mr. Groeneveld
East Park Street
Im provements on the Oregon Short Line Over the Year
A detailed summary notes extensive upgrades by the Oregon Short Line over the past year. Purchases include a Shay locomotive, ten 10 wheel passenger locomotives, a wrecking crane, a dining car, 3 12 stock cars, 3 baggage cars and several gondola cars. Track work features miles of rectified grades and embankments, rail renewals totaling 68 miles of steel rails and 600 000 new crossties, plus new fencing, bridges, culverts, sidings and station buildings. Construction expands into new lines including the Leamington cut-off and a life line from Brigham to Corinne Utah with major shop and plant improvements in Idaho.
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Oregon
American Falls
Huntington
Dubois
Idaho
Nampa
Pocatello
Leamington
Salt Lake City
Leamington Hily
Utah
Brigsham
Corinne
Oregon Line
Southern Pacific
Rio Grande Railway Splits to Form Denver & Rio Line
At 12 last night the Rio Grande ceased to exist. Beginning today the Gould property between the river and Salt Lake City, which Rio Grande Western formed in part, will be known as the Denver and Western railroad.
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Salt Lake City
Jan
Rito Grande
Gould
Iver
Rio Grande Western
Denver & We
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Lexington Mine
Indians
Shaw
Pope
Portland, Ore
Multnomah
Reliance A
Basket Ball
Pittsburg
Pittsburg Bankers
Yale
Maj. Reed
Rosnal
John
K. Duawis
Haviland
St. Dennis
Rising Sun
Bill Jones
Pen Yan
MCOV
Newber
Anger and Chaghin
Sheriff McGorgan
Sc. Smith’s New Cash Market
East Park
Herman and the Warde Company At
Ances
Pfister
Silver Bow Block
Giles
West Broadway
Wayre
Union Station
Great Northern Flyer
Northern Pacific
Mellie
Seattice
Brotherhood of
King Christian
Bands of
Wedbeck
Sherman
Plano House
Lizzie Hurley
Harry Hurley
East
Mercury Street
Orton Bros
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