Three Mile House Burns On Ground Level Fire Destroys Smiths Resort
The Three Mile road house known as Smiths burned to the ground after a fire discovered at 11:45 pm. Margie Smith escaped with help from bar staff and a Chinese cook. The building carried 4000 in insurance on the structure and 8000 on furniture. The blaze gutted the Oldest resort on the Mat, once run by George Cutbank Brown and later by Mrs Catherine Dennis.
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Three Mile Road
Smith's
Margie Smith
Bot
Guy Large
Bill Smith
North Main Street
Three Mile
George “Cutbank” Brown
Jock Mathey
Catherine Dennis
Ruby Valley
John Dennis
Barney Levy
Cutbank” Brown
Bery Hastings
Fountain House
Brown
College Inn
Hays Cannon
Dennis
Republicans Favor Changing Wards In Butte
The Republican club on North Main endorses City Engineer Gow's ward redistricting plan for Butte and backs Alderman Ellingwood in supporting the bill. The meeting drew strong turnout as the party plans active campaigning before the spring city election.
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Butte
Pau A. Gow
North Main Street
Ellingwood
Eighth Ward
Redia
Menor
Butte Briefs Chronicle Local Unions and Obituaries
Erick A Bjork and Ellen Maria Peterson wed by Justice Martin L Brown in south Butte. Marriage licenses issued to Alfred Pope and Florence L Benney, William E Dreviow and Phena Henrick, all of Butte, David Hirschey of Fox Mont, and F Cecile Leittan of Missoula. Home and Foreign Missionary Society of Central Presbyterian to meet at Mrs Shertz 927 Arizona Street at 2 this afternoon. Brennan funeral from 622 West Park Street to St Patrick’s Church with mass, then Holy Cross cemetery interment. Christopher Martin funeral from 340 Virginia Street to St Patrick’s Church for high mass, Holy Cross cemetery interment. John Klepee funeral from Holy Savior Church Meaderville with 10 o’clock mass, Holy Cross cemetery interment. Allen K Smith rector of St John’s Church patient at Murray Hospital reported dangerously low, rallied slightly then relapsed.
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Erick A. Bjork
Ellen Maria Peterson
Martin L. Brown
South Butte
Alfred Pope
Florence L. Benney
William E. Dreviow
Phena Henrick
Butte
David Hirschey
Fox, Mont
F. Cecile Leittan
Missoula
Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the
Central” Presbyterian Shareh
John Klepee
Holy Savior Church
Meaderville
Holy Cross Cemetery
Allen K. Smith
St. John's Church
Murray Hospital
Appointment to His Physician Hopes for Recovery
Prayers were offered for the pastor at a church meeting held yesterday afternoon as his physician hoped for improvement after the earlier day’s progress.
Washington Attack on Norris Takes Up
Special Dispatch reports Washington bull moose organ attacking Governor Norris over a potential interior secretary appointment. The editorial accuses Norris of favoring state control of public waters and revenue, denies claims of legal ties to Amalgamated Copper, and suggests the editorial campaign aims to derail Norris to warn Governor Wilson.
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Washington, D.C
Washington Bull Moose
Norris
Salle
Montana
Iit
N. 1
Ton
Norrie
Amalgamated Copper Company
Tallinge
Wilson
Western Senators Press Wilson for Western Interior Secretary
Senators Chamberlain Oregon Perky Idaho Myers Montana Newlands Ashurst and Smith Arizona sent Governor Wilson a joint letter from Trenton urging appointment of a western man as secretary of the interior. They name Hawley Idaho Norris Montana Teal Portland or Tallman Nevada as possible choices and stress the need for Western experience to govern vital western affairs.
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Chamberlain
Oregon
Perky
Idaho
Myers
Montana
Newlands
Ashurst
Smith
Arizona
Wilson
Trenton
Interior
Hawley Ofdaho
Norris
Joseph N. Teal
Portland
Clay Tallman
Nevada
Publicity bill aims to curb living costs via seller reports
Sacramento reports State Senator T S Birdsall introduced a senate bill shown as a publicity measure for commission merchants in the produce trade. It requires within 19 days of each sale an account detailing price, costs and buyer, with damages if delayed reflecting the market price difference from receipt to sale.
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Sacramento
New York
Philadelphia
Chicago
T.S. Birdsall
Senate
Survant Promises Livestock Details in Final Report
Helena Jan 16 Senator Survant of Valley county chair of the joint legislative committee investigating the state board of livestock commissioners says the panel will hold its final meeting January 24 and soon after release its report. He cites public criticism and past delays but commits to providing details if the public demands them.
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Helena
Survant
Valley County
State Board of Livestock Commissioners
Sure Nant
Early Morning Fire on North Wyoming Street
Fire discovered at 1 30 this morning at the home of Mrs Mary Harrington in the 800 block on North Wyoming just north of the water works. The house was badly damaged and sleeping occupants had a narrow escape as several adjacent houses were in danger. Seattle Jan 16 Auley Gault two years old shot and killed his father Bert Gault aged 78 during a quarrel at the family home Hobart 30 miles east of here The younger Gault had returned from a neighboring town and attacked his mother and wife The elder Gault interfered and was shot through the heart with a pistol Concord NH Jan 16 The legislator paroled third time today without electing a United States senator Henry F Hollis Democrat received 196 votes Henry B Quinby Republican 96 votes Ro W Pailsbury Republican here were searched votes
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Mary “Harrington
Wyoming
Seattle
Auley Gault
Bert Gault
Hobart
Here
Gault
Gautt
Concord
N. H
United States
Henry F. Hollis
Henry B. Quinby
Ro W. Pailsbury
From hacks to taxis in Butte’s transit history
The article traces Butte’s shift from horse hacks to motor taxis, noting the decline of hack calls, the rise of taxicabs, and the enduring role of hacks at funerals. It recalls early local autos, including Newton’s pioneer machine, and describes urban traffic as the city modernizes while some residents remain wary of automobiles.
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Kaseline
Butte
Broadway
Main
Wyomba
Bryan
Newton
Pioneer Foundry
Objects 10 Spooks in the Death Cell
Chicago January 16 Jack Johnson complained of a haunting in a federal jail cell after returning from Blue Creek Michigan. He said spooks danced and tapped outside his cell and he showed a large porous plaster on his back from thrashing. An official noted the complaint about the cell size. Johnson compared it to a room where men faced death.
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Chicago
Jack Johnson
Charles F. Dewoody
Federal
Aint of Justice
Blue Creek
Mich
Johnson
Commission Plans To Guard Players In Baseball Stand
Chicago January 16 The national commission discussed salary guarantees for minor leaguers and a proposed uniform contract to protect players from deceit. No action on the contract. case postponements linger as Preliminary appeals unfold. Louisville and Chicago clubs argue players while managers clash over rosters as Lynch and Herrmann linger in the city.
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National Commission
August Herrmann
James Farrell
Albany
Louisville
Duck Hayden
Chicago Americans
Hayden
Sid
Callahan
Chicago Nationals
Madden
Terre Haute Wert
Lynch
National Laague
New York
Herrmann
Elks
Maurice Thompson Lores Over the Boise Decision
Maurice Thompson returned from Boise after a seven and a half round bout where disqualification for elbowing ended the fight. The Idaho Statesman notes a fierce clash with Thomp son outpointing the Dane in most rounds until the seventh. Thompson showed superb speed and footwork, while the Dane shifted to offense late. Flynn stopped Jim Frazer in the prelim. Thompson heads to Telena to meet Leo Ben for a $200 wager. Joe Rivers and Tutner McCarty are named for future bouts in New York.
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Idaho Statesman
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Jim Frazer
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Telena
Leo Ben
Black Rock Hockey Team Stuns Wanderers 10 0
Black Rock routed the Wanderers 10 to 0 in a high pace hockey game. Ned Grady led with seven points, Cameron scored six goals, Me Ixance added two, while Grady and Kelly each had a solo tally. The Wanderers struggled to match the pace set by Anaconda and Black Rock looks ahead to a pivotal clash with Islack Rocks. A showcase doubles as a fundraiser with the Midnight Sons facing the Momely Seven.
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Wanderers
Ned Grady
Cameron
Me Ixance
Grady
Kelly
Anaconda Hockey
Anaconda Seven
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Lack Rocks
Boston
Montana
Midnight Sons
Momely Seven
Butte High School Team Wins Basketball Game
Butte High School defeated Centerville Youth Club 28 to 13 in a practice game. Wreck Donnelly manages the team with Leo Crowley as captain. lineup includes Frank Sullivan, Alfred Shone, Charles McAuliffe and Kurl Lyford as teammates.
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Youten
Centerville
School of Mines
Wreck” Donnelly
Mutte
Leo Crowley
Trainer of Swedes says Uncle Sam must hustle
New York January report quotes the former Stockholm trainer of Swedish athletes asserting the United States must hustle to beat the Swedish team at the Olympics. He notes continental competitors are rapidly developing and a surprise win by Sweden is possible under strong preparation.
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Uncle Sam
New York
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Ort Iand Winland
Hertberg
Ie York “Athletic Club
Stockholm
Slosson Extends Lead In Batk Line Billiard Match
St Louis Jan 18 George Slosson scored 400 points in his 18.2 batk line billiard match against Koji Yamada who made 245. Total stands 1,600 to 1,089 in Slosson’s favor with 800 points remaining.
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St. Louis
George Slosson
Koji Yamada
Slosson
Tiger to Wear White Sox
Detroit stock report notes veteran UutUeneravid Jones of the Detroit Am San Teague baseball club was sold to the Chicago Americans for a purchase price around 250 dollars.
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Detroit
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Wat
Chicago Americans
Letters and Disclosures Over Famous Papers Revealed
The Senate campaign committee heard testimony about the disposal of letters linked to Charles W. Stump and Archbold. George Stump testified that two letters Archbold claimed were returned could not be located. A statement from Charles W. Stump was read, admitting sale of letters to Mr. Chamici lain and Mr. Mooney of the New Journal.
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Washington
Charles Stamp
Charebortaie
Archbold
Charlie Stumpinie
Ling
Hinmeline
W York Journal
New York
F.C. Barstow
Roadway
Tod
Hanna
Quay
Chamicilain
Mooney
New Journal
Taito
Charles W. Stump
George J.” Stump
Reynolds
Capitol
Willan KR. Hearst
Stump
Chance advocates dropping nicknames in New York club
A New York figure argues against overused baseball nicknames. He believes the club can rise to the top of the league by shedding monikers and presenting a stronger, unembellished public image. The plan reflects a shift toward a more professional branding strategy in the sport.
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New York
Chance
Farrel
New Yorks
Man killed in fly wheel accident near Fort Benton
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Oscar Peters ton, about 30, instantly killed near Fort Benton three miles west at Captain Stevens lanch. He was mangled after coming into contact with the fly wheel of a gas engine he operated, whirled for several seconds before the engine could be stopped. A brother in Big Bend has been notified.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Oscar Peterston
Stevens
Here
Big Bandy
Myers Forges Senate Passage of Wilson Bill
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that Senator Myers secured unanimous consent to move through the senate a bill to reimburse Colonel R. H. Wilson for 2100 dollars stolen from his office at Fort Harrison, Helena, last summer. The war department would hold Colonel Wilson accountable if this becomes law.
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Standard
Washington, D. C
Senator Myers
Senate
R H. Wilson
Fort Harrison
Helena
Wilson
War Department
Horses Over Embankment in Coal Haul Accident
Special dispatch from Big Timber reports Charles Nichol son of the County Assessor Nicholson was hauling coal near the old Duffy mine when the team lost control on the grade. The wagon and horses plunged over a 20 to 40 foot gulch. one horse was shot after an injury, Nichol escaped with minor injuries.
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Stannare
Big Timber
Charles Nicholson
Nicholson
Duffy
Monle
Local High School Boys to Play Philipsburg Team at Opera House
A basketball game is scheduled at the opera house tomorrow night between the local high school boys and Philipsburg high school. The local lineup includes Ewing Badcon Drummey Price Wyatt Pacma and a team will be sent to the Bozeman tournament.
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Stancara
Dillon
Opera House
Philipsburg High School
Ewing
Badcon
Drummey
Price
Wyatt
Pacma
Bozeman
Mylius Deported Over Libel Claim Against King George
A London based journalist Mylius, convicted for libel against King George, was deported from the United States after Secretary Nagel ruled the offense involved moral turpitude. The case centered on alleged bigamy and a supposed morganatic marriage, with debate over political motive vs. criminal act and its potential political implications for monarchy.
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Edward 1
Mytius
London
George
United States
Eld
Mylus
England
Myline
Iso
Michael Cain
Nagel
Powell of Spokane Acquires Northwest Lumber in Butte
Spokane buyer Will Powell of Spokane Lumber Company announced the purchase of Northwest Lumber Company, a $88,000 retail lumber and building materials yard operating in Butte Anaconda and White Sulphur Springs. Powell will lead the firm from Butte with an inventory planned and offices established there. Powell, formerly with Blackwell Lumber in Spirit Lake Idaho, is a Wharton MBA graduate and son of the late Pennsylvania lumber magnate.
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Jan
Northwest Lumber Company
Butte
Anaconda Ieling
White Sulphur Spring
Willig
Powell
Assia Social Powell
Begu Powell
Blackwell Lumber Company
Spirit Lake
Idaho
Northwest
Philadelphia
Wharton School
University of Penn Vania
Lumber King of
Pennsylvania
University Club
Painter Confesses to Setting Two Hundred Fires
New York January 18 Tony the Painter head of the underworld arson trust was brought from Sing Sing to confess to District Attorney Whitman that he set fires to houses in recent months. Whitman said the gang started more than two hundred fires in New York over recent years. Izzy’s confession named confederates including insurance adjusters and agents. He described eight professional incendiaries and how he set tenement fires and waited for the fire department. He added his greatest pleasure was watching the fire horses tear down the street.
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New York
Tony
Ead
New York Underworld
Whitman
Tory
Izzy
Sait
Soldier Taken For Forgery
A soldier faces charges after being taken into custody on allegations of forging documents. authorities report the incident occurred in connection with a case involving counterfeit or altered papers. further details are limited in the available text.
Medical expert dead in New York hospital
Dr Wilfred Nelson sanitation expert and author died in a New York hospital yesterday from heart disease. He was five years old. Nelson wrote exhaustively on sanitation and tropical disease.
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New York
Wilfred Nelson
Nelson M
Indicted for Murder in Pleasant Ridge Case
Harmison ar, vase annuas aardeon and his brother Lait were indicted yesterday for the murder of Miss Ela Harem of Pleasant Ridge whose body was mutilated after an assault near her home last November.
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Harmison
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