Butte News Veteran Teedle Seller Col Flasig Visits
Col N W Flasig, veteran traveling salesman for William Crowley & Sons needles, visits Butte for several days. At 65 he has traveled the world six times and has history as a Civil War colonel, with both Union and Confederate family ties. He plans to go coast then south.
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San Juan Hill
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Manila’ Bay
Florists Organize In Butte For Floriculture
A meeting of Butte's leading florists was held at Law Bros. Florists last night to form a floriculture organization. Two members attended. officers elected include President O. A. C. Ohlmer, Vice President Victor Siegel, Secretary Elmer Law, and Treasurer Everton Law. A committee was named to draft by laws and a constitution for approval at the next gathering on Saturday Jan 4.
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Butte
Law Bros
O. A. C. Ohlmer
Victor Siegel
Elmer Law
Everton Law
Last Molar Knocked Out Atkinson Convicted
Robert G. Atkinson proprietor of the Mascot saloon at Main and Mercury streets was found guilty of third degree assault in Philip Harrington’s justice court. He was fined 40 dollars plus costs for striking H. Blumstein during a January 9 visit over a plumbing bill. Defense cited provocation and Blumstein’s first blow, with witnesses mostly saloon staff or hangers-on. Deputy County Attorney Coleman prosecuted. Burt Marsh and William Newton defended.
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Main
Mercury Streets
Philip Harrington
Atkinson
H. Blumstein
Blumstein
Max Fried
Coleman
Burt Marsh
William Newton
Gov Yates Defers on Chicago Prize Fight Plan
Springfield Illinois January 15 Governor Yates declined to comment on measures to stop the Benny Yanger vs Young Mowatt prize fight advertised for next Monday in Chicago. He has not yet sent any word to Cook County sheriff about the event.
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Fight Card Set for Kid Abel Versus Young Mowatt in Chicago
The county schedules a boxing showdown between Kid Abel and Young Mowatt in Chicago tomorrow night to prevent street violence and provide a controlled venue for the bout. Officials emphasize crowd safety and orderly conduct at the event.
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Kid Abel
Young Mowatt
Chicago
Manager McCloskey Arrives to Help End Northwest League Clash
John McCloskey, manager of the Butte team, arrived from Louisville at telegraphic instruction of league presidents Lane and Lucas to join Northwest league managers in resolving the outlaw league invasion. He signed last season’s players and plans more signings, then travels to Spokane and Portland for talks with Pacific coast magnates.
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Butte
Louisville
Charles H. Lane
Butte Club
Lucas
Pacific Northwest League
California
McCloskey
Spokane
Fanrote Wins High Average in Dallas Shoot
In El Paso on January 15 T. M. Fanrote of Dallas Texas captured the high average in a major shoot. Heikes of Ohio finished second Fanning of New York third and Hughes of Wisconsin fourth.
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T. M. Fanrote
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Heikes
Ohio
Fanning
New York
Hughes
Wisconsin
Butte Beats Fort Shaw in Parochial School Basketball
Butte St Patrick's parochial girls defeat Fort Shaw Indian team 13 to 6 in a fast 3 period game before about 400 spectators. W J Adams officiated with tight foul rules. Fort Shaw orchestra provided music. crowd cheered as Butte used strong team play led by Mabel Baker Frankie Dillon Stella O Donnell and Mary Rogers.
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Great Falls
Butte
St. Patrick’s
Fort Shaw
W. J. Bradley
W. J. Adams
Mabel Baker
Frankie Dillon
Stella O'Donnell
Mary Rogers
May O'Connor
Miss Kipp
Miss Sherman
Nellie Worth
Emma Sansaver
Bell Johnson
Josephine Langey
Minnie Burton
Chicago Fighter Duffy Beats Ryan In 15 Round Bout
In a 15 round match at the West End club Martin Duffy of Chicago won the decision over Philadelphia’s Tom Ryan. Ryan absorbed heavy punishment but went the distance at night.
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St. Louis
Martin Duffy
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tommy Ryan
Ryan
General Staff Bill Advances in Senate Action
Senate military affairs committee approves a favorable report on the general staff bill after House passage. Amendment elevates the artillery chief to brigadier general and places army supervision under the secretary of war via the chief of staff, benefiting Col. Wallace F. Randolph. Col. Hays is promoted and Moody recuperates.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
House
Wallace F. Randolph
Court test on enactment to stand as law doubt
A legal debate centers on whether the proposed measure will withstand court scrutiny if enacted. Advocates argue for its constitutional alignment while opponents warn of potential challenges to its legality and practical implementation.
Senator seeks mail reroute to Heathmann from Greenville
Senator Moe Laurin of Mississippi urged Postmaster General Payne to send Indianola mails to Heathmann Mississippi instead of Greenville until the Indianola office reopens. Heathmann lies four miles from Indianola while Greenville is thirty miles away. Payne said the change could occur if Heathmann could handle the extra mail.
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Washington
Moe Laurin
Mississippi
Payne
Indianola
Heathmann
Miss
Greenville
Debate on denouncing most favored nation treaties continues
In Berlin the reichstag continued discussion on Baron Heyl Zu Hernsheim's motion to denounce most favored nation treaties with the United States and Argentina and a substitute urging denouncement with nations where the clause harmed German interests. The session adjourned until tomorrow without a vote.
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Reichstag
Baron Heyl Zu Hernsheim
United States
Argentina
Germany
Coal firm closes 40 steamers due to duty removal
A Boston wholesale coal firm said the removal of duty on coal prompted it to close charters on 40 steamers destined for Boston port, totaling about 300000 tons. The action marks a significant shift in supply and shipping arrangements for the port.
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Boston
Mass
Weaver Nominated for Mayor by Republican City Convention
John Weaver, present district attorney of Philadelphia, was unanimously nominated by the Republican city convention for mayor to succeed Samuel H. Ashbridge. The Democratic convention was held last night and Francis F. Kane was named for mayor.
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Philadelphia
John Weaver
Samuel H. Ashbridge
Francis F. Kane
Agricultural department appropriation grows by eighties thousand
The house committee on agriculture prepared the department's appropriation in Washington on January 15. The measure carries about $6,000,000, roughly $80,000 more than the current appropriation.
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Washington
Agricultural Department
House Committee On Agriculture
McNally Cleared for Belgium Post After Guatemala Service
The state department is satisfied with Mr. McNallys explanation of conduct during his term as consul general at Guatemala City. After a 60 day leave of absence, he will move to his new post in Liege Belgium.
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Washington
State Department
McNally
Guatemala City
Liege
Belgium
Moody Absent from Navy Dept Recovery After Annapolis Accident
Secretary Moody misses Navy Department duties as he recovers from a runaway accident in Annapolis. His physician advises against exposure to cold until injuries heal.
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Washington
Moody
Navy Department
Annapolis
Judiciary panel edges toward antitrust bill form
Washington January 15 members of the house judiciary committee issued a statement after a late evening conference with the attorney general. They said no definite action was taken yet by the sub committee and they will not report to the full committee before early next week. The talks focused on shaping the bill in strict legal form and considering the attorney general’s suggestions.
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Washington
House Judiciary Committee
Carr Withdraws From Senate Contest In Raleigh Ballots
Raleigh report shows Julian C. Carr of Durham withdrawing from the senatorial contest. After four ballots Overman led with 57 votes, Watson had 52, and Craig 31 as the field narrowed.
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Raleigh
N. C
Julian C. Carr
Durham
Overman
Watson
Craig
Harbor Improvement Bill Approved for Guam Guam
The senate committee on commerce authorized a favorable report on a bill to appropriate 150000 dollars for the harbor improvement at San Luis d Apra Guam.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
San Luis d’Apra
Guam
President Nominates Col Edward M Hays to Brigadier General
Washington January 15 The president today nominated Col Edward M Hays of the 11th Cavalry to be brigadier general in the United States Army. The nomination follows ongoing reshuffles in the officer corps and reflects the administration's personnel plans for the cavalry branch.
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Washington
Col
Edward M. Hays
Lth
Cavalry
Tested Bride Elects New Year Wedding With Farm Companion
A plain farmer, two weeks in the Green household, woos Georgianna. He praises her cooking and proposes New Year’s Eve as the wedding night, revealing himself as the longtime correspondence from North Dakota. The couple marry.
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Marianna Green
Georgianna
North Dakota
Angusville
N. D
Frederick Dalrymple
Irishman confronts agent over accident policy sale
An Irishman bursts into an insurance office brandishing a stout cane and accuses the agent of attempting to cheat him. A friend restrains the enraged man as he demands to know the value of the accident ticket his wife bought after breaking her leg.
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