Memorial Exercises Honor Five Departed members of Pride of the West lodge
The Pride of the West lodge No. 42 Ancient Order of United Workmen in South Butte held memorial exercises for five members who died in November two from Dutte and three from Grand Lousse. The lodge room featured crepe drapings white rosettes and evergreens as mournful decorations. Speakers included Master Workman Maxwell and Rev. Mr. Hopkins. ceremony showcased ritual work and screen performances. The event reflected the lodge’s annual remembrance of members summoned to Earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan Upchurch
Order of United Workmen
George T. Young
Henry Elling
James Sullivan
W. O. Smith
Pride of the West Lodge
N. J. McDonald
Pride of the West
South Butte
Earth
Workmen
Order
Montana
Pride of the West Lodge No. 42
G. FE. Shale
L. A. Winschett
J. E. Freeman
Workman
Maxwell
W. D. Miller
E. H. Giskey
EK. A. Winscott
Mr. Hopkins
Centerville
Three Rounds and Out for Ritchey at Casino Fight
Tom Ritchey of Belt boxed Jack Wade billed as Northwest light-weight champion at Casino theater on Galena last night. Wade dominated Ritchey despite catch weights with Ritchey at about 180 and Wade 150. Wade landed repeatedly and a third round uppercut finished Ritchey. Preliminary Ike Hayes vs Kid Foley ended in a draw after three rounds. Hayes refereed and claimed gate receipts unsettled. Also promoting railway tickets to Anaconda and intermediate stations from Great Northern at 41 North Main Street.
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Tom Ritchey
Jack Wade
Northwest
Casino Theater
Galena Street
Ritchey
Wade
Ike Tiayes
Kid Foley
Ike Hayes
Mixed Theft Case Involving Burk and Two Men
William Burk reported a stranger snatched his watch after asking the time. John Martin and John McGuire were linked to the incident with claims of prior possession and purchase, leading to a contested arrest for alleged theft of a watch and 5.95. Burk valued the watch at more than a dollar.
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William Burk
Burk
John Martin
McQlueeney
John McGuire
Martin
McGuire
Senate Passes Army Reorganization Bill Amid Philippine Debate
Senate debates and then passes the army reorganization bill linked to Philippines policy. Amendments address pay, enlistment, liquor imports, and authority over native troops while lawmakers indicate long term military presence and governance implications in the islands.
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Lodge
Senate
Ludiow
Havana
Manila
Taft Commission
Perkins
California
Carter
Montana
Elkins
West Virginia
Congress
Philippine Islands
Hale
Maine
Sewell
New Jersey
Philippines
Spooner
Gallinger
Messrs. Stewart
Foraker
Mr. Perkins
Majlory
Florida
Money
Berry
United States
Lindsay, McTaurin
Sullivan
Pettigrew
Daniel
Secretary of War
McComas
Yeas
Allen
Bacon
Bard
Clay
Deboe
Dillingham
Frye
Iallinger
Hansbrough
Harris
Jones
Ark
McCumber
Mallory
Taliaferro
Teller
Tillman
Towne
Turley
Nays
Aldrich
Allison
Baker
Rate
Burrows
Caffery
Chilton
Clark
Culberson
Dodlliver
Elkinas
Foster
Hanna
Hawley
Kean
Kenney
Kyle
Lindsau
McLaurin
Mason
Morgan
Penrose
Jettus
Platt
Connecticut
Pritchard
Proctor
Quarles
Rawlins
Scott
Shoup
Simon
Stewart
Thurston
Turner
Warren
Weldington
Wetmore
Purrows
Dolliver
Elking
Lindsay
McMillan
Perkina
Bate
Cockrell
Arkansas
Pettus
Turner Wellington
Rep
Conn
Dem
Electric Belt Promise as Cure for Nervousness and Weakness
An advertisement touts a quadruple power electrical belt claimed to cure nervousness, lost manhood, rheumatism, kidney and liver troubles, and female complaints. It promises a written guarantee, refundable if ineffective, and offers a free book “The Finding of the Fountain of Eternal Youth” with advice postpaid to interested readers.
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United States
Denver National Bank of Denver
New England National Bank of Kansas City
Merchants’ National Bank of Cimaha
Third National Bank of St. Louis
Diamond National Bank of Pittburg
Filibuster Fails on Cramp Bill for Shipyard Damages
In Washington on January 1, the House spent the day debating William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co. claims for damages due to delayed armor plate delivery for battleships Massachusetts and Indiana and cruisers New York and Columbia. The bill faced strong minority opposition, a filibuster began but the previous question was ordered, advancing toward a vote. The session adjourned at 6:15 p.m. with final action deferred.
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Washington
Jan
House
Court of Claims
William Cramp & Sons’ Shipbuilding Company
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Indiana
New York
Columbia
Congress
McDermott
New Jersey
Robb
Missouri
Hemenway
Able Waterman
Sniffen
KE. B. Atwood
Willam H. Comegys
William Eaton Found Guilty of Murder in Brutal Assault Case
A telegram from Oakland reports William Eaton also known as McShea was found guilty of murder after a brutal assault on a schoolgirl. Det. Jerry Murphy chased Eaton to capture him. Eaton was shot as he fled and afterward tried, tried with two accomplices, and awaits sentencing possibly for hanging or life imprisonment. Orton Bros. music remembrance noted.
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Lovell
Bolton
Oakland
Cal
William Eaton
Eaton
McShea
Jerry Murphy
Iain Leyden
Murphy
Eacter
Baton
Music at the rink tees up crowded skating night
Public enjoys rink music after manager Byrne allowed it with admission raised to 25 cents. About 700 skaters were on the ice as two top Butte racers Conway and Dundon vie Sunday at 2 30 for Northwest championship with the band in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Butte
Conway
Dundon
Northwest
Tivers
Governor Davis Inaugurated Quietly in Little Breck
Governor Davis was inaugurated today in Little Breck Arkansas. After his inaugural address the oath of office was administered by Chief Justice Bunn. The ceremonies were very unostentatious.
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Little Breck
Ark
Davis
Bunn
Switchman Killed in Chicago & Alton Train wreck at Lradwood
Jan 18 Joliet IL an engine and two meat cars ran off an open switch on the Chicago and Alton railroad at Lradwood killing Frank Parmalee a switchman and seriously injuring Fireman Ryan Conductor Kingsley and A E Miller
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Joliet
Chicago & Alton Railroad
Lradwood
Frank Parmalee
Ryan
Kingsley
A. E. Miller
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Butte News
Saratoga
Aeinz
Eaggs
Lutey Brothers
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
Norcross
Q-toin Owsey Uieck
Grand Opera House
Butte, Montana
John M. Welch
Cyclone
Dick P. Surtroyn
Frederick Warde
E. R. Spencer
Clarence M. Brune Co
DURE
Broadway
Main
Butte Graduate University of Pennsylvania
Dutte
Grand Lousse
Butte Brewing Company
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Anaconda
Great Northern
North Main Street
Bennet
Dr. Hennett
DR. Bennett Electric Belt CO
Union Block
Denver, Cole
Thiun
May B
Oeath
Orton Bros
Fair
the Fair Drug & Assay Supply Company
East Park St
Clifford
N. F. Clifford, D. D. S
North Main St
Guite
A. Augeadre
Paris
France
DM Newbro Drug Co
Bute
Merit
Universal Steel
Universal
Lander Furniture An and Carpet Company
East Broad
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Cole’s
Barney & Berry
Lumber Department
Mil
Sash and Door
Hamilton, Mont
Arizona
Cor
Richard
Granite Street
Yads
Main Street
Northwest Coal Company
Golden
Fosselman Drug Company
East Broadway
Montana Electric CO
Maa
Aabraaad
New Thornton Hotel
Svend Carlson
Tom Moore
S. Main, Butte
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