John Higgins Dies After Brief Illness in Butte District
John Higgins died after a brief illness of Bright's disease and pneumonia. A Summit Hill, Pennsylvania native and Butte resident for twenty years, he was active in mining and community service, member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the miners union, survived by parents and two brothers, with arrangements pending.
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John Higgins
Summit Hill
Bright
Higgins
Butte
Isn
Tme
Nome
Alagka
Nevada
Hert
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Via Miners’ Union
Reais Dents
St. James
Bytio
Jann Gallagher
Patrick Gallagher
Duggan's
Patrick Gallagher Ie
Butte Poultry Fanciers Set Date For Next Show
The Butte Poultry Fanciers held a meeting in the Seuy caunell chamber where officers reported strong results from the latest show. A record turnout and quality birds led to plans for the second annual show on December 8 17 and 18 17. About 760 Butte birds were slated for shipment to Great Falls for the final exhibition, with judge and president A A Richards praising growing local interest and noting efforts to unify with a state association for next winter.
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Lin
Butte
Seuy Caunell
Jalao
Montana
Butte Association
Great Walte
A. A. Richards
Incenascelation
Man Accused Of Ten Dollar Fraud At Local Saloon
Julien Poe faced charges of gaining ten dollars by false representations at a city saloon on South Arizona Street yesterday afternoon. The owner, Job Goddard, testified that Poe deposited money for safekeeping which was later claimed by another man. the envelope was reportedly misdirected and an arrest followed.
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Uhurog
Julian le
Hal Becuner
Pir
Attenmant Lo Teat
Une Builyelser Anloon
Sit South Arizona Street
Tila Ae
Job Goddard
Saloo
Ud Axe Weishers
Minutines
Julien
Anoney
Ice Daily Ice Event At Welland Rink
A crowd gathered as Munitger and Brome scored in a notably high quality performance at the Welland rink last night. The facility was praised for its consistent ice and orderly operations. Tomorrow features a race with Hagan Desjardins and Davis from Andconda and three Bulle speeders, with a general admission charge. Free tickets will be given to earlier arrivals at the door tonight.
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Welland
Antte
Alga
Beau Kent
Byres
U Ree-Cormere
Briveos Hagan
Desjardins
Davis
Andconda
Esnoan
Mackey Sentenced To One Year For Burglary
Mackey a Montana man pleaded guilty to burglary in Don Johns court yesterday and was sentenced to one year in prison. The defendant, who had been in the country only a few months, worked at a St Paul grade near Harlowton and traveled to Butte before buying a ticket to the same place. He allegedly broke into a local shop but claimed ignorance of the crime.
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Dallans
Mackey
Dudge
Don Jon
Atle
Manta
St Paul
Harlowton
Butle
South Butte
Aremour Company
Warhhorne
Plorenes Atu- Guth
Trene Oppenhalmer
Dolores Fees Alfrada A
Surich
Alargarot Davies
Gladye Ford
Full Burlhard Yong Dank
Gary Vivien
Teenie Texel
Henry Atuelier
Smilda Kelly
Charles Thins
Mike Kelly
Echent
Gwal
Missoula
Valuable stock tied to mining suit and multiple damages cases
Suit filed over 10,000 shares of North Gates extension Mining stock valued at $1 each, deposited in escrow under an agreement with Verendynk Navio. Plaintiff seeks delivery of stock and $10,000 damages in separate actions. Other cases include injuries from overcrowded streetcar on Talbot Avenue and a fall through an open stair at the Phoenix building, with damages sought totaling thousands.
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North Gates Extension Mining Company
San
Uns
Davis
Andrew Kudala
Butte Mineirie Raiway Company
Talbot Avenue
Aqua
New York Rely Company
Phoenix
Jamey
Sullivan
Guluna Street
Anne
Heney Involves Senator Fulton
Contiued from page one political hearing. Testimony cited stockholders and alleged methods used by the Bull Greek company. Attorney Wilson denied involvement beyond edge of receipt. Witnesses described complaints about alleged tactics and letters to Crane Hall indicating government influence.
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Crane
Peculiar Assault On Iowa Attorney Shocked State
A violent incident at the Iowa Statehouse left Attorney F. 31. Dash of Swart in critical condition after a fight with Carl Lane Cleipens of Snohomish Washington. The men met in an education room and later Clemens allegedly struck the attorney in the corridor and again two blocks away, injuring him severely. Cleipens remained in custody as the case develops.
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Uwe Molnes
Dash
Swart
Carl Lane Cleipens
Snohomish
Wash
Uo Slatehouse
Clemens
German Cruiser Scharnhorst Grounds At Sea Big Hole Reported
The German armored cruiser Scharnhorst grounded near Buelk during maneuvers, reportedly with a large hole in its double bottom. Water poured from holds and authorities planned to pump and repair, with the ship later entering port under own power. No enemy casualties reported.
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Scharnhorst
Buelk
Two More Steel Mills to Resume Operations
Vittabit, 34, and 14-Oretera were sued today by the Pitlerwig Arend Company to pit full bread at work Yeowire mills at Manned Hon, Pa. The case seeks compliance with labor provisions and restoration of production at the two steel facilities.
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Manned Hon, Pa
Tunnel extension contract awarded at Jefferson County site
A stockholders meeting for Butte & Boulder Arie Co. reported a tunnel project on the Little Boulder vein in Jefferson County. George Woody to drive the tunnel under lease from John Shelia, with gold silver cobalt and lead expected. edge tapping may occur within 10 days. Officers include president T B Moore and VP Dr J I Kolns.
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Te Butte & Boulder Arie Company
B. Moore
We Come
Lyon
George Woody
John Shiela
Little Boulder
Jefferson County
Hee
Woody
Deffersnn
Butte and Jafferson County Uien
Ares de
T. B. Moore
Dre J. i Kolns
Glen Thoinnson
John Btevens
Short-Changed Bartender Arrest Amid Coin Dispute
Joe Nailing accuses Bartender Joe Vattey of short changing him at Park Street venue Donnellanison where authorities arrested Vattey following complaints. A gold plated Massachusetts coin souvenir is involved. Vattey denies obtaining it from Cornell. Bond set at $1. investigation ongoing with police reporting the morning detention.
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Momus Jones
Bartendey
Mt Tha Counci Biloor
Apio
Park Streets
Wis
McDonand
McMuan
Joe Nailing
Nuting
Jones
Massachusetts
Donex
Cornell
Nalin
Natini
Orman and Crook Fail Into Bankruptcy
Denver firm Orman and Crook, a gallraid contract group, has filed for bankruptcy after the court clerk fled with records. The construction contract is tied to the Moffat road project. Liabilities total 3741390 with assets at 1 283. debts remain due, and 80 000 of tall is noted as not good. Machinery valued at 172700, horses 52.65, stacks and bends 76900.
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Denver
Tumay
United States Court
Orin & Crook
Gallraid
Moffat Road
Llabiittles
Incendiaries Fire Church In Dorchester During Anniversary
Bastu Jan 16 authorities conclude an incendiary set fire to Second Congregational Church in Dorchester during its 100th anniversary observance. Loss reached about 20 000 with the organ damaged. most of the repaired sections were saved. Rev Arthur Little led the congregation and investigators continue to pursue leads.
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Bastu
Dorcchester
Explosion Causes Panic at Small Theater in St Catharines
In St Catharines Ontario a theater explosion sparked a panic injuring several, with many trampled as audience members rushed toward exits. Lttrane McDermott, aged 61, was fatally buried under debris and the fire damage is reported at 64,000 dollars.
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St. Catharines
Wen Finn
Hamad
Lttrane McDermott
Una
Trial Notice in Oscillating Court Docket
A fragmentary item shows a court notice referencing a jury panel and a forthcoming appearance. The garbled text suggests a defendant or witness linked to a local case, with a scheduled time noted in the court schedule.
Harriman Unbends as Inquiry Probes Union Pacific Funds
A court discussion centers on Harriman and Kyneha's challenge to a question set by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Judge Hough notes the probe targets whether Union Pacific stock investments with Transcontinental funds were wasteful, improper, or beyond federal authority. The opinion deems related stock purchase questions within the commission’s scope, while questioning speculative motives and the extent of information withheld from investors.
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Hough
United States Astrict
Bimeon
Tnlon Taelfic
Mersis
Harriman
Kyueha
Houghs
Interstate Commerce Commission
Stauylory
Stalinary
Congress
Movgh
Hener
Iilerstate
Union Pacific
Utah
Priess and Fron
Inter Warner
Kaye
Pacific
Altmaan
Tarriman
Baltimore steel firm to hire 400 workers Monday
A Baltimore steel company plans to employ about 400 workers starting Monday as it expands operations. The move aims to meet rising demand and stabilize production after recent market shifts.
Nevada Legislators Petition President
Members of the Nevada legislature petitioned the president calling for action on a proposed bill. The assembly debated a resolution urging federal policy on police and peacekeeping methods while committees considered related measures.
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Nevada
Dan
Goldfeld
Ultomanian
Misky
Wieshoo
Mingis
Fennefelion
Qransti
Utisra
Ma Syphus
Lineuntn Cownty
Bradford Ready to Race Any Skater in Montana
Bradford, ready to race any skater in Montana, accepts a challenging schedule in a race that promises a high profile attraction. The event features Bradford versus Probst and Wright as contenders, with a mile race as the centerpiece and a lap offered by Wright in the city. Funeral notices for Moriah, Lillian Hoyla, and Christian Trapp are listed, with services in Butte and Murray, Utah.
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Bradford
Montana
Lee Ular
Bax
Chi Querer
Ford
Hesan
Uae
Ie Wright
Dulles
Ak Devadt
Tim
Tuell Wright
Sama Vel
Feds
Cin Patel
Sherman & Reed
Sacred Howet Church
Jase
Christian Trapp
Murray
Utah
Sherman & Heed
The Wrong Men Arrested for Theft of Church Bell
Two men, Dan Litcey and George Brigere, were arrested Wednesday in connection with the theft of a church bell from the Tivet Gandat parish. They were released after police found no solid link to the crime and continued to search for the actual culprits. Bray, whose correct name is George, disputed the police account as the inquiry proceeds.
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Dan Litcey
George Brigere
Aelan Casa
Hom
Park Street
Butte Briefs Note Arrival of Spike Haynes in Town
Local item reports Xe Chive Haynes, nicknamed Spike, arrived in Butte that night and planned to meet friends in the coming days. Details are sketchy in the fragment.
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Chive Haynes
Spike
Bute
Velenn Og
Hera
Nighttime accident leaves town grieving in silence
A nocturnal incident in the town resulted in fatalities. Authorities report limited details as residents mourn, and investigators await fuller information on the cause and party responsible. Local officials urged calm and cooperation during the ongoing inquiry.
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IX Butte
dHis Nome
Deserts
Pennerlvania
Margaret Rice
Indiana
Myx
Jamies Mean
David McNamart
Sherman & Reed's
Wwe
Eagle
Wile
Canada
Nior
Turee
Norway
Pabst & Turk’s
Formosa
Hennessy’s
Butte Poultry Fanciers
Hurtenders
WA Mining Company
Mamuney
FON Sort
Siti
Wee. Orton
Lewis B. Bender
WH. Warper
Tels
Bert Brew
Heney
Senator Fulton
Iowa
Seorge Woont
Wosk OY Butte & Boulder
Trenteiaeven
Bulle & Boulder Company
Isto
Mir. Weardy
MD Eines
Ek Ot
Joe Vattey
Donnellanison
Tmter He
John A
Befern
Vive Jre
Miawautn
Mehneknol
Mueller
Lidges
Frances Fingers
Kihy Raughman
W. B. Moerrin
Alfred Veheyen
Will Layton
Arthur Rissberger
Alexander Levincki
Jullis
Central
Union Pretfin
Lower
Aglee Tia Catt Maid Fitae
Zhah Philic
Wee Hey
Bato
Faltimore
MeeTho Tallimore Steel Company
Wil Qeely Pute i Opertine Welling
Willd Nat Whiar
Rhoors
Butte Briefs
Boleing
J. B. Gates
State Savings Bank
Mose Linz
North Main Street
Sam Che
Daly Bank and Trust GO
OF Butte
Hstuvllelind Ts
John G
Morony
Jah
Ryan
Mate Paiy
Swithorne
Kunkel
Sohn
Moronyy
Tony
Dtyau
Swhiborne
Kapital Scar
Klaw
United States
Silver Bow National Bank
Butte, Mont
Iss
Joln Macgeinnies
K. Leonard
Robert V. Ie Smith
National Bank
Andrew J. Davis
James A. Talbott
Weirick
J. & Dutton
Butte Land and Inv. Co
West
Granite Street
Butte Real Estate Bankers
Standard
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