Comment of Court in Buckner's Case Favours Relator
Judge McClernan signalled likely mandamus to reinstate William J. Buckner as captain of police, despite another man occupying the post. The hearing debated whether a writ could restore Buckner when the office is filled by T. J. Norton and considered recent Helena police decisions. Buckner testified he spent $500 pursuing reinstatement and argued the old board’s actions and suspension were improper.
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William J. Buckner
Nevin
Police
T. J. Norton
Buckner
Board of Police Commissioners
Mandamus
Police Commission
O'Leary
Council
Bucker
Driscoll
Fitschen
Blumpkin
Corby
New Police Commission
Supreme Court
Helena
MccClernan
Wynne
Driscoll Board
Board of Commissioners
Permanent Police and Trial Board
Bourquin and Carroll
Lamb
Bourquin
Mr. Carroll
O. W. Hungate
G. P. Peterson
John Nelson
Frank H
Boarman
W. E. Carroll
Insanity Evidence Emerges in Griffin Murder Trial
Testimony presented in the Griffin murder case highlights a marked mental change over the past year. Saloonkeepers, cousins, and witnesses described Griffin avoiding drinks and disliked ragtime, with relatives noting social withdrawal and unkempt habits. Dr. Cowperthwaite, defense expert, concluded Griffin was insane and not shamming.
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Thomas Griffin
Patrick D. Shea
Griffin
Pat Griffin
Tim Harrington
Harrington
William Dolan
Dublin Gulch
Walker
Dolan
Dublin
Baldwin
Tom Tong Freed After Brief Police Court Trial
Tom Tong a Chinese laundryman was discharged after a police court hearing where testimony showed he faced firearms charges but was exonerated as alleged hoodlum activity among neighborhood youths was cited. The case included witnesses from the community and two shots fired to attract police attention.
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Tom Tong
Wynne
Butte Library Board Recommends Additional Assistant
The Butte library board met yesterday and urged the council to hire Elizabeth McDonald as an additional assistant librarian, citing rising workload. Resolutions of regret were adopted for the departure of R. H. Paxson, and Krueger succeeded Paxson as trustee, present at the session.
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Butte
No Serious Unemployment in United States, Wynne Says
In London, Robert J. Wynne former American consul general cites no serious unemployment in the United States. He attributes rising American prosperity to the protection policy and says work awaits all willing and able to work, contrasting with conditions in Britain.
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United States
London
Robert J. Wynne
Pyramid Pile Cure Claims Broad Pile Cure Testimonials
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure with hundreds of unsolicited testimonials claiming cure for piles. Promotes free sample by mail, then sale at fifty cents a box via druggist, urging readers to order after trying the trial package.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Building
Marshall, Mich
Byrne Buys Warren Residence in Paine Webber Manager Move
Harry B. Byrne, local manager of Paine, Webber & Co., has purchased the residence of the late Dr. Y. Warren at the corner of Granite and Washington streets. The home was formerly owned by J. B. Leggat and has been occupied by Byrne since Dr. Warren’s death.
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Harry B. Byrne
Paine, Webber & Co
Y. Warren
Granite
Washington Streets
J. B. Leggat
Dr. Warren
Mr. Byrne
Frozen body found near Bitter Creek ranch
James O Neil, about 60, was found dead in a Bitter creek area cabin south of Billings. Undertaker Smith attributed death to organic heart trouble with recent days of cold and exposure. the stove was cold and the cabin temperature had frozen. O Neil had worked for Yegen Bros and lived alone with no known relatives in the area.
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The
Standard
Billings
Bitter Creek
James O'Neil
Yegen
O'Neil
Yegen Bros
Yellowstone
Missing Rimini man feared dead in blizzard search
Louis Schwarzhans, 34, a Rimini resident long employed by Jack Darfler on Grizzly Gulch claims, has been missing since December 27. Rumors say a frozen stranger found near Billings prompts fear he wandered toward work and froze during a blizzard while hills were combed for him. He stands 5 feet 8 inches, 170 pounds, and has a brother Fred working in Beargulch mines.
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Standard
Helena
Rimini
Ten Mile
Louis Schwarzhans
Billings
Schwarzhans
Jack Darfler
Fred
Beargulch
Textile labor convention opens in Boston
A major textile labor convention opened today in Templar hall Boston bringing together all Massachusetts unions for the first time in the state. Delegates gathered to discuss labor conditions and organization within the industry amid growing union activity.
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Boston
Jan. W
Massachusetts
Templar Hall
Textile unions seek uniform labor legislation for coming session
Textile unions from multiple parts of the state aim to present coordinated labor legislation at the next legislature. The New Bedford and Fall River unions, the largest textile groups, have directed affairs, excluding other textile labor matters from their agenda.
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New Bedford
Fall River
Sale of Indian Lands in Eastern Oklahoma Set for This Week
About 240 tracts totaling 18 000 acres formerly the property of Poor Lo will be sold to palefaces this week by the Native agency. Sales take place in several towns across Eastern Oklahoma from today through next Friday.
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Muskogee
Okla
Poor Lo
Indian Agency
Oklahoma
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