Briscoe shoots Maxson then kills himself in Galveston
In Galveston on January 18 W F Briscoe a former train conductor shot his former boss W S Maxson in Maxsons private office after being refused reinstatement as a passenger conductor. Briscoe then shot himself dying instantly. Maxson was wounded but expected to recover pending complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pres
Galveston
Ge Way
Walter F. Briscoe
Maxson
Wieiecoe
Priecoe
Mr. Maxson
Tim
Cowley
Elevated train crash kills one in fog on Williamsburg Bridge
A Brooklyn Manhattan elevated train collided with a stalled train in dense fog on the Williamsburg Bridge over the East River, killing one passenger and injuring more than 1,600. Panic ensued as passengers rushed to escape, with women and children trampled and cars tearing apart. The moving train struck the stalled wooden-car train after misjudging that the tracks were clear, blowing out windows and plunging lights. The motorman of the second train faces investigation over the fatal collision.
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Ayto
New York
East River
Brooklyn-Manhattan
Williamburg Bridge
Brooklyn
Ated
Local Socials and Notices Highlight Butte Community Life
James Kitto of Butte Rapid Transfer hosted a dance then social at Bradford Inn with guests including Mrs J D Reed and Mrs Herbert James. Sunday dinners featured Mrs Margaret ONeill and Miss Driscoll among others. Card parties hosted by various groups, a Ladies of the Grand Army meeting at courthouse, and church events mark a busy week. Also reported is Capt James Watson's death in Los Angeles at age 62. noted for Salvation Army work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kitto
Butte Rapids Transfer Company
Bradford Inn
Dre
J. D
Herbert James
G._H. McPherson
John Teal
J R. Reed
Mary Mackey
Kitto
South Main Street
Butte Circle
Ladies of the Grand Army
Homer Shepherd
Ladies’ Aid Society of
St. John the Evangelist Church
O. J. Larson
Cardy
Harrison Arenu
Christine MacDonald
Joseph McKinnon
Lowell Avenue
Presi‘MacDonald
Pauline McGee
Helen Buckson
Kathleen Kearney
Phyllis Caas
Maryla Caas
June Kearney
Margaret Lucey
Helen Brady
Gras MM. B. Church
Edward Smith
J.D. Wallace
J. EE. Ball
Anna Gavin
Dillon
Plano
West Granite
Marie
Emmett Cleary
Arkyle Street
Murray Hospital
Missoula
Harvey
Cecelia Dolenc
Alice Erskine
Lucille Llewelyn
Mary Young
Boulevard Fire Hall
Ueste
Grace M. E. Epworth League
Baldy Strang
Luccock Institute
Livingston
Charlotte
W. T. Scott
Quarts Street
At & O'Lock
Scott
Fred Ackerman
James Watson
Associated, Press
Los Angeles
McNeil Island
Ana
Sal- Nation Army
Canada
January fur trends preview coat styles and pelts
The January sales push fur fashion with muskrat coats and straightline designs favored this season. Persian lamb and ermines gain popularity for next year, while colored caracals and novelty offerings boost the season's appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Lisbeth
Tang
Sea Grove
Weason
Butte High School Carnival Echoes Past Success
The Butte High School carnival resumed as an annual event in the gym on Saturday night. Senior and junior classes plus the Dramatic club staged 20 minute acts, with Kil’s band between numbers, and proceeds shared by the student council and participating organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte High School
Con
Ucting
Senate
Mise Butte High School
Charlotte Kelly
Mary McTaggert
Marjorie Little
Kathleen Sullivan
Teddy McMahon
Billy’ Kilroy
Rosemary Meagher
Marion Hobbs
Francis Linforth
Billie Haggerty
Marie’ Verheyan
Mary Louise Davenport
Evaiine Zundel
Dorothy Mi Ter
Billy Abt
Alvin Manting
Joe Barizen
William Murphy
Helen Louavis
Gossinny
Elven
Edith Tweedy
William Nogherbohn
Richard Lewis
Joseph Brown
Howard Dunn
Thomas Hosty
Harry Raush
John Alley
Andy Kehoe
Martha Winchester
Agnes Walsh
Bessie Wallace
Lucy Rundel
Anne Green Kremer
Margaret Jackmani
Jay
Age Bod
Davie
Hag Sheeting
Travenna
Forfeited Bonds Boost City Funds In Nuisance Cases
Four alleged bootleggers who fled nuisance charges contributed 150 each through forfeiture of bonds to the Butte city treasury. Names listed include Peter Crow John Doe Henry Les and Bill Smith. Other fines and sentences were imposed on speeding vagrancy and disorderly conduct charges with multiple individuals fined or jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Peter Crow
John ‘Doe
Henry Les
Bill Smith
John Luvick
Jim McPhail
Wallace Doors
Harry Simgler
Margaret Dwyer
Barney Gannon
Margaret
Deer “Lode
How Doctors Treat Colds and Flu Calotabs Ad
Doctors advise Calotabs to break up cold or grippe overnight. One or two tablets with water ease symptoms, purge system, and restore appetite by next morning. Family package with directions available for 35 cents at drug stores.
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Enza
Cleo
Loomis
Self
Plymouth
Housewiefer Plymouth
Rosenthal China
Symons Dry Goods Company
South Side News
DR. Davis
Owsley Block
E. Galena Butte, Mont
Agtwities Butte High School
Elizabeth Gow
Reid Robinson
Fred Sage
Gene Tobinson
Edward Passmore
Dramatic Club
Longfellow
Shakespeare
Thisbe
Bob Breen
Pyramus
Adolph Benjamin
Wall
Albert Carabin
Lion
Donald Dickinson
Quinn Tamm
Ardell Jacobe
Albert Pettibone
Bove Glen
Hove Glee Club
Orchestra
Ancina
Taabel Kremer
Alvin’ Manering
Will Danks
Beth Gow
Willem Aves
Joe Hiden
Powell
Girie Debate League
Associated Press
Washington
Morin
Military Committee
International Radio Board
London
Charles Leggett
Clay Thomas
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