Saloon row ends in murder attempt in Butte
Alexander Thompson suffered a deep knife wound in the abdomen at Gilbert's saloon on South Montana street. Dr. Hall and later at St. Paul's hospital found two inches of intestine protruding. John O'Brien was arrested on $5,000 bail after Thompson identified him as the attacker. O'Brien claims self defense, the sheriff investigates, and conflicting accounts emerge as the case develops.
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Alexander Thompson
John O'Brien
Gilbert's
South Montana Street
Hall
St. Paul's Hospital
O'Brien
Justice of the Peace
Nelson
Sheriff's Office
Thompson
Gilbert
Harrington
South Main Street
H. M. Hall
Sher
Iff Rowe
O’brien
Breen
Jerry Mullins
John Blinn
Gambling probe dominates city council session over police chief
The council debated gambling suppression and voted to hold an investigation into Chief Lavell for allegedly failing to stop gambling. Other business included disputes over street injuries, damages claims, license petitions, and an electric light franchise for Mr. M Lane.
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Committee On Judiciary
Committee On Judiciary Fee
Charles Langleis
Granite Street
James Reiham
McGillie
Butte
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Company
Buttera
Sidney Pankey
Bausman
Kroger
Lawrence Doyle
Lamb
Alderman Evans
McArthur
Counci
Henry Heidemann
Utah Avenue
Heidemann
McHatton and Cotter
East Broadway
Frank Cooney
John Clancy
Warren Avenue
M.farrell
Cora B. Lovell
Eschle Plumbing Company
Lcense
H. L. Vadnais
James McLaughlin
Mehler & Heesh Company
A. J. Walker
Second Avenue
Delaware Street
Lovell
William Page
M. Dempsey
J. M. Evans
Co. J. McConnell
A. J. Congdon
J. B. Virtue
FE. D. Elderkin
Joseph Archambault
John Gleeson
William Horgan Injured After Fall on Icy Main Street
William Horgan president of the M. J. Connell company slipped on an icy sidewalk on upper Main Street in front of Leyson's jewelry store. He struck his head on the pavement suffering a deep temple wound and was unconscious for hours. Dr. MacCrimmon treated him at home at 17 West Broadway and reports he rests but cannot leave for a day or two. Hotel rates at the Southern are 75 cents, 1.25 and 1.50 a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Horgan
M. J. Connell Company
Upper Main Street
Leyson
West Broadway
MacCrimmon
Jim
Veradilet Case Inquest Clears Brant Of Foul Play
The coroner ruled Brant died of natural causes after an inquest continued from Tuesday night. Two more witnesses testified in Brant’s case, noting the death occurred last night in the rear cabin of 324 South Malin Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brant
Brant
Kurant
No. 324
South Malin Street
Mayer Little Priced Jeweler Advertisement
A longtime shop, Mayer at 40 West Park in Butte, touts watches repairs and guarantees best springs, offering $26 for any proving different. They claim lower fees than any other city jeweler, selling and repairing all kinds of watches and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fess
Butte
Mayer
West Park
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