Judge Nelson’s Court Docket Echoes Looming Hearings
In Judge Nelson’s court William H. Weaver faces a $1000 bond for robbery alleged by George Proutsch after $1800 vanished at the Montana concert hall. Weaver’s hearing is set for 2 PM with sureties Oliver Chevrier and Frank Boucher. Sheriff Furey posted $500 cash bail. Also slated: Jack O'Brien to undergo a preliminary hearing for the stabbing death of J. W. Thompson, with defense challenging medical treatment and a coroner’s verdict framing O'Brien. J. F. McNeir will seek a hearing on receiving stolen property at 10 AM.
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William H. Weaver
Nelson
George Proutsch
Weaver
Montana
Oliver Chevrier
Frank Boucher
Furey
Jack O'Brien
J. W. Thompson
Thompson
O'Brien
J. F. McNeir
Boy with the stick flees after injuring lad
A boy escapes after a sled accident leaving blood trail as another youth tends a wound with his cap and trudges home. Mr Nichols vows not to forgive the near-fatal incident. An advertisement touts Butte Brewing Co beer and Fox's coffee shop offers 10 cent cake.
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Mr. Nichols
Public School Eighth Grade Promotion Next Friday
The district will advance 25 pupils to the eighth grade with diplomas issued to 125 students. Vice President C H Lane signed diplomas in President Mueller’s absence who is in Arizona. Appropriate exercises are planned in the schools hosting the promotions.
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C. H. Lane
Mueller
Board of Education
Arizona
Case Against Receiver Increases Pressures In Nipper Case
Testimony yesterday questioned the receiver’s handling of the Nipper mining case with an adjournment to Thursday for more evidence. Separate filings allege Dygert failed to honor partnership terms and that Freeman seeks to dismiss a receiver appointment amid disputed payments and notices.
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Clancy
George B. Dygert
H. C. Freeman
Dygert
Freeman
Associated Press
Optician Offers Free Exams and Low Glasses Prices
Expert optician in employ ready to fit all kinds of eyes with glasses from simple to complex cases. Examination free and prices guaranteed lower than elsewhere. Mayer, Little Priced Jeweler, 40 West Park.
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Mayer
West Park
Great Northern Tickets On Sale To Anaconda
Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway tickets now on sale to Anaconda and all stations between at the Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main street. Information on time cards and freight rates cheerfully furnished.
Prisoners and Fines In Police Court Disturbances
Judge Sullivan presided as several defendants faced charges of drunkenness disturbance and family abuse. La Duke slept drunk in a barn stall and was fined five dollars. McInearney testified of the incident. Other defendants were fined for disturbances and fighting with sentences to follow.
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Radimirovich
la Duke
Sullivan
James Sliney
W. H. Perry
EK. Weimer
Matt Dockiin
Ike Knute
Physicians Contend Over Thompson Inquest Incident
Dr W H Hall is accused of second degree assault after a confrontation with Dr W F Clarkson during the Thompson inquest. Clarkson was cut on the nose by Hall. doctors debated whether the first or second operation saved the patient. County Attorney Breen filed the assault charge in Walkerville.
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W. F. Clarkson
W. H. Hall
Thompson
Hall
O'Brien
Hanson
Breen
Justice O'Connor
Walkerville
Carson Gazette Declares Lottery Bill Defeated
Carson newspaper reports a decisive 27 to 3 vote defeat of the lottery bill. Anti lottery forces moved to memorialize Congress opposing amending Nevada's constitution to permit licensing a lottery firm.
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Carson
Congress
Nevada
Mandamus Sought To Compel Interest Payment On Warrants
Attorneys Mec Bride and McBride of Butte seek a writ of mandamus from the Montana Supreme Court to require State Treasurer Barrett to pay interest on about 20 000 state school of mines warrants held by State Savings Bank. The writ is returnable Feb 4. The treasurer argues warrants registered after a new bond sale law should not earn interest. About 10 000 more warrants exist with other holders.
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Standard
Helena
Jen
MecBride & McBride
Butte
Supreme Court
Barrett
State Savings Bank
State School of Mines
Butte Bank
Robbers Murder In Hartville After Store Hold Up
Three safe blowers who raided Burnley and Hall general store in Trousdale county were cornered in a log house near Flippen. A preacher named Densey and his son tried to intervene and were shot. Densey dead and his son fatally wounded. One robber captured after a volley, two escaped. Pursuit continues as guards moved the captive to Hopkinsville for safety amid a threatened lynching.
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Hartville, Tenn
Burnley & Hall
Trousdale
Flippen County
Densey
Hopkinsville
Zinc Ore Exports Planned From Missouri Territory
Fifty thousand tons of high grade zinc ore from the Missouri-Kansas mining district are set for export to Europe. The Missouri and Kansas Zinc Miners Association reports contracts with European smelters. About 6,000 tons remain awaiting shipment, with the first cargo due in March.
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Joplin
Misouri-Kansas
Europe
Missouri and Kansas
Plumber Burned In Gas Fire At Copper Street Home
A plumber repairing a gas pipe in Adolph Wotsetein’s cellar near Copper Street and Jackson Avenue released gas that ignited from a candle flame. He extinguished the blaze before the fire department arrived, suffering burns to hands and face. The report notes fire department actions and hotel popularity anecdote.
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Adolph Wotsetein
Copper Street
Jackson Avenue
Assembly Probes California Paris Exposition Spending
Sacramento on January 22 reports the state assembly approved a resolution to investigate the California state commission at the Paris exposition. The panel spent $116,000 with charges alleging improper use of funds.
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Sacramento
State Assembly
California State Commission
Real Estate Loan Notice by J H Fariss at Silver Bow Block
A lender, J H Fariss, advertises a ten percent money lending offer to finance an improved real estate project located at No 5 Silver Bow block. The notice invites prospective borrowers to contact Fariss for terms and arrangements.
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J. H. Fariss
Paints on Broadway Offer Stands Time Test
A dealer at 14 West Broadway advertises ready for use mixed paints at 1.75 dollars per gallon claiming long lasting quality and durability.
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Schatzlein
Broadway
Return of a Party of Gentlemen From the Fast
A trio of local notables M B Dean Arch ibald Gray and Rn L Clinton have returned from an extended eastern trip. They visited New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Pittsburg aboard Dean’s private car Salvator. The journey blended pleasure with business and the travelers praise the experiences.
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M. B. Dean
Archibald Gray
Great Northern
Rn. L. Clinton
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Pittsburg
Notice of management change at Heilbronner Printing Co
Notice states that Chas Heilbronner is no longer manager of the Chas Heilbronner Printing Co and that only J H Heilbronner is authorized to collect accounts for the firm of Western Mining World. Dated Jan 12, 1901. Manager
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Chas. Heilbronner
Chas. Heilbronner Printing Cas
J. H. Heilbronner
A Foolish Trick Injures Nichols Boy
The 11-year-old who caused the accident by sticking a stick in the sled’s path while a 15-year-old boy rode the hill has left the injured youth with 16 stitches in the scalp. The incident occurred after a coasting run when the sled swerved into a post, cutting from above the eyes to the crown.
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W. H Nichols
Nichols
Annapolis Appointments and Local Obituaries
Chester Lyman, recently appointed from this state to Annapolis, suffers heart failure and will return home to Butte soon. Tom Atkins named successor departs for Annapolis today. In memoriam notices mourn Honorable Stephen Williams and foreman Eugene Fe Thibault, with condolences to families and plans for funeral processions by the mine committee.
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Chester Lyman
Tom Atkins
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Butte
Stephen Williams
Pennsylvania
Eugene FE
Thibault
Paul Shaw
Henry Blewett
Joseph G. Hoar
William R. Perry
Charity ball set for January 24 at Renshaw Hall
A charity ball originally planned for December 2 is rescheduled to January 24 at Renshaw Hall. Proceeds aid local welfare programs and invitations will be issued by the committee.
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Renshaw Hall
Sharkey and Maher Set for February Showdown
Tom Sharkey and Peter Maher were matched to meet in a 20 round bout before the Louisville Athletic Club in February at catch weights. The match promises a major clash between two renowned fighters.
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Louieville
Tom Sharkey
Peter Maher
Louisville Athletic Club
Anniversary event at Miners' Union hall Friday night
Ladies' Auxiliary division No 2 and 0 5 announce a grand anniversary hall gathering at the Miners' Union hall Friday evening January 25. Tickets are 10 cents per couple with an extra lady 2? for the accompanying guest.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Miners’ Union Hall
Stands First in Crime in Chicago Says Dineen
State's Attorney Dineen told the Congregational club at the Palmer house that Chicago leads world crime and more arrests and prosecutions occur here per population than London or New York. He blamed leniency and political influence for repeat offenders and urged cradle to classroom education as the remedy. William Kent echoed concerns about political influence tainting police work.
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Chicago
Dineen
Congregational Club
Palmer House
London
New York
William Kent
Runaway Laundry Wagon Injures Young Driver on Main Street
Wood, a young laundry wagon pilot, was thrown to the curb when his frightened horse bolted from Main Street into Cold Street. He suffered severe spine and hip injuries with numerous abrasions. the wagon was wrecked and he was taken to a room in the Oxford block where Dr. Donaldson treated him.
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Wood
Main Street
Oxford
Donaldson
Neighbors thanked in bereavement notice
The family expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the death of husband and nephew Mrs J LeDoux Narcisse and Alfred Uncles.
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Hus
J. Ledoux
Narciss E and
Alfred Uncles
Local Coal Dealer Ad Offers Lump and Nut Coal
Daily shipments of Cottonwood coal described as the best in the state. Lump coal priced at 4.50 per ton and Washed Nut at 4.00 per ton. Office located at S14 Utah street, telephone 276. KR. J. JOHANNES, Agent.
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Utah Street
KR. J. Johannes
England's Navy Inadequate Spurs Editorial Push
London editors call for a stronger British fleet on a wartime footing. The Times insists Britain must have sufficient ships and readiness to deter any two naval powers, citing shortages in the Mediterranean and Channel squadrons and opposing budget cuts.
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London
Great Britain
the Times
Channel
Nevada Senate Mertes Lottery Bill Reported
A Reno dispatch notes the Nevada Legislature considers a lottery bill with supporters urging state wide sales and opponents warning of social costs. The report cites committee actions and expected floor debate in Carson City.
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Butte News
eeeTri
Heinz
Richelieu
Rose of
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
Norcross
Owsley Block
Grand Opera House
Butte, Montana
Dick P
Surreys
Fpnederick
Reich Altel
Duke
Hamels
Main
Butte Graduate University of Pennsylvania
Nelson's Court
Butte Brewing Company
Fox's
Judge Harney
Excelsior Leasing Company
Sanders & Sanders
N. M. McCauley
Thomas M Hodgens
Georgia A. A. Bricker
Augustus van P. Duesen
Cates
T. J. Murray
District Court
W. H. Wartis
Ser Ices
R. A. Day
John F. Smith
Hugh Morrison
Yeterday
W. Walsh
Mathew Bertrand
Reel
Walsh
Mr. la Duke
Dr. Hall
Dr. Clarkson
Mandamus Proceedings
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
East Broadway
Southern Hotel
California
Young Nichols
Sharkey and Maher
Save the &Ate
Band and
England
Times
the Fair Drug & Assay Supply Company
East Park St
Nevads Mereets
Reno, Nev
DR. Chung
Herb Sanitarium
W .Gaieaa &T
Bulte
Blunt
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Gurse Butte
Cole’s Wood and Coal
Barney & Berry
Lumber Department
Mill AY
Hamilton, Mont
Butte Ottice and
Wards
Riceh
Pront
Anaconda
Diamond Coal
Northwest Coal Company
Fast Granite
Golden Cure
Fosselman Drug Co
Hutte
ALL Druggists Agency
Mortana
East Park Street
Druggis
Fosselman Drug Company
Mae An
Svend Carlson
Tom Moore
S. Main, Butté
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