War Insurance Award and Fine in Police Court Case
The case of Ben Mosuher was heard in police court with a $50 fine after disputes over a melee involving Eva Wilson of the Illinois block. Both sides reported injuries, Mosuher claiming various blunt items harmed him and the witness detailing a harsh beating and attempted theft. Earlier, Eva Wilson forfeited $150 bonds on a nuisance charge.
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Ben Mosuher
Eva Wilson
Twlinois Block
Mosuher
Frame
Wilson
Ed Howard
Butte
Mother awarded 10000 in war risk insurance case
In federal court Mrs. Margaret Tucker of Anaconda won a judgment against the federal government for the war risk insurance of Corporal Arthur Tucker, killed in France in 1918. The ruling awards the full insured amount and monthly installments, with testimony from a company clerk and an entry in the soldier’s diary supporting the claim.
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France
Wead
Margaret Tucker
Anaconda
Arthur Tucker
Thomas J. Sherman
Billings
One Hundred Sixty-third Infantry
Tucker
Sherman
Corporal Tucker
Adjutant General's Office
Sxty-third Infantry
Earle M. Genzberger
Butte
J. B. C. Knight
Francis Silver
U. S
PD. I. Vans
Veterans’ Bureau
Helena
Vagrant Trial Ends. Witnesses Testify of Short Change
After a vagrancy trial, two witnesses testified that they had seen a man who short-changed them. One witness was a girl cashier from a theater. Howard became belligerent with a man who testified against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Silver Bow Legislator Seriously Ill At Home
Pat A. Kelly a Silver Bow county delegation member in the house of representatives is seriously ill at his home with influenza and complications. He was stricken a week ago at Helena and brought to Butte Tuesday afternoon. He is under the care of Dr. E. Pat Kane.
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Pat A. Kelly
Caledonia Street
Silver How
House of Representatives
Fingerprinting Drives Compensation Claims for WWI Veterans
Since the adjusted compensation plan’s announcement, over 1,600 Butte veterans have been fingerprinted at the police station by Abe Cohen who runs the identification department. Veterans filing claims must submit right hand fingerprints, with Mrs. Cohen assisting in recent years.
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Butte
Abe Cohen
Rancher Rescued After Car Plunges Down Embankment
Gustave Rittel a rancher was pinned under his auto after it rolled down a 15 foot embankment on Brown's Gulch road. Neighbor John Hewitt and nephew Robert Hewitt freed him and he was taken to St James Hospital with a head gash and shock. Henry Knutson escaped unharmed.
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Gustave Rittel
Brown's Gulch
John Hewitt
Robert Hewitt
Rittel
Henry Knutson
Knutson
Hewitts
Ritter
St. James’ Hospital
Fine Fleece Shown Ahead of Wool Growers Convention
Remarkable wool samples from M. F. Trask of Ballantyne arrive at the Butte Chamber of Commerce for display at the state and national wool growers convention. The 2.5 to 4 inch fine fibers attract high praise and a Montana three-eights cross is noted as well suited to local conditions. A special Great Northern train will run January 17 from Glasgow to Butte for convention attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Chamber of Commerce
M. F. Trask
Ballantyne
Butte
Murray Stebbins
State Association
Montana
Great Northern Railway
Glasgow
Wife of Convict Sues Husband of Woman Governor
Mrs Alma Purvis sues James E Ferguson husband of Texas governor for 100000 dollars alleging a proclamation pardoning her husband Simon Purvis is in Ferguson handwriting and cites a December pardon based on a jury and sheriff recommendation, claiming the charge that the husband was convicted by the unfaithfulness of his wife.
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Houston
James E. Ferguson
Texas
Alma Purvis
Ferguson
Simon Purvis
OFFICERS INSTALLED IN De Siere L C B A BRANCH
De Siere branch of the L C B A held its regular installation at the Eagles hall Wednesday night. A banquet followed at the Lockwood. A fine set of Haviland china was presented to retiring president Mrs. Cecelia McDonough. Officers listed include President Mrs Thresa McMann and several vice presidents and officers.
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de Siere
Eagles’ Hall
Lockwood
Haviland China
Cecelia McDonough
Thresa McMann
Martha McMann
Margaret Keane
Julia B. Rodgers
Mary Byrne
Minnie Noon
Annie FB
Thomas
Margaret Scanner
Delia Peets
Phylis Thomas
Catherine McCarron
Mary Murray
Jula Foley
Catherine Egan
Agnes Leonard
Greyhound Hotel in Croydon to be first licensed hotel theater
The Greyhound hotel in Croydon is set to become England's first licensed hotel theater marking a historic move for multi use venues. The plan would allow performances within a hotel setting linking hospitality with live entertainment.
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Greyhound Hotel
Croydon
England
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UF Federal Court
Murray Hospital
Federal Income Tax Department
Lauzier-Wolcott
Silver Bow
Man
Skagggs-Safeway Organization
Safeway
Ien
Vision
Soap Swift
White Laundry
O Foy
Burson
Gordon
Roger & Gallet
Lehn & Fink
Philips Milk of
Magnesia
Howard Pierce, Inc
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