Weaver in court on robbery charge from Montana music hall
Vaudeville figure W H Weaver faced preliminary hearing in Justice Nelson's court after being accused by George Pfoutsch of robbing him of a $100 bill five $20 gold pieces and $140 in assorted bills at the Montana music hall. Defense witnesses include six chorus girls in latest fashions. Attorney Parr moved to quash due to sworn-standards issues. the court overruled the motion and continued the hearing to this afternoon.
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W. H. Weaver
George Pfoutsch
Nelson
Ainant
Montana Music Hall
Weaver
Thes
Mr. Ploutsch
M. Parr
Union Defines New Work Day After April First Nineteen Ninety One
A regular meeting of Butte Mill and Smeltermen's union No. 74 of the Western Federation of Miners unanimously decides that efezit heures will count as a day’s work for all mills and smelters workers starting April 1 1991. CHARLES WHITELY president and WM HOSSICK recording secretary sign. Dr Fall pleads not guilty in Justice O Connors court Walkerville to assault in the second degree for cutting Dr Clarkson's nose at a recent inquest. Bond set at 509 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
Western Federation of Miners
Charles Whitely
WM. Hossick
Leyson's Big Judgment Heir Estate Seeks Revival
The administrator of the Davis estate requests revival of a judgment. Details indicate a legal action to restore overdue claim or enforce prior rulings. The filing names the executor and references court process for revival and further proceedings.
Half a Million Dollars Suit in Butte Courts
Multiple court actions unfold in Butte with damage suits against the city of Butte over a defective sidewalk on Main Street and a widespread collection of property disputes. The Leyson estate seeks to revive $588 241.82 in judgments against Erwin Davis while others sue for damages and injunctive relief. Divorce decrees are granted in Oster and Paul cases amid personal conflicts.
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Butte
J. H. Leyson
Davis
District Court
Erwin Davis
A. J. Davis
Madison Avenue
New York
Daniel McAvoy
Main Street
Galena
Mercury Streets
McAvoy
Butte Land & Investment Company
Pat Mullins
L. J. Hamilton
Olivia H. Hopkins
R. O. Merriman
Louis Mason John MacGinniss
FP. A. Heinze
Harney
Jacob Oster
Sophia Oster
Oster
Denver
Mary Paul
Frank M. Paul
John A.cannon
John R. Davenport
Maury M. Douglass
Joseph Wither
Court Sets Hearing on Leasing Black Hawk Claim
The administrator of the James Tuohy estate seeks court permission to lease the Black Hawk mining claim to P. W. Sheedy and Valentine Kropp for 750 due on a December 11, 1895 note. Judge Harney schedules hearing for February 9. The Daniel Dewey Jr. vs. Great Northern damage suit is ordered transferred to the U S court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tuohy
Black Hawk
P. W. Sheedy
Valentine Kropp
Harney
Daniel Dewey, Jr
Great Northern
United States Court
Anaconda Mines to Shut Down for Short Break
The Anaconda Company will close all its mines for several days until Sunday due to a full ore backlog. Ore stored in stope bins, in transit, and at smelters has overwhelmed capacity. repairs on the Anaconda flume and water shortages have reduced smelter output, prompting a planned stoppage to allow the facilities to catch up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Company
Butte
Anaconda
Frederick Warde Stars in Hamlet and Othello at Grand Opera
Frederick Warde and his company performed two crowded shows at the Grand Opera house. Hamlet featured Warde and Ophelia played by Mrs. Spencer. Othello had Warde as the Moor with Spencer as Desdemona. Poor staging and disruptive rowdies marred the evening, prompting Warde to rebuke the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Warde
Grand Opera House
Hamlet
Mr. Warde
Mrs. Spencer
Ophelia
Desdemona
E. R. Spencer
Jugo
Broadway
Spencer
Masons Prepare Grand Banquet After Reunion
Visitors from out of town join Hind Masons as Scottish Rite members cap the reunion with a banquet. Knights of Kadesh completed degrees yesterday, with consistory work remaining. Bill McGonagle, Agent Chamberlain, and Sam Nice are noted banqueters as leaders of the feast amid hearty speechmaking and a banquet lasting into the morning.
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Scottish Rite Masona
Knights of Kadesh
Banaquet
T.e
Bill McGonagle
Whitehall
Agent Chamberlain
Great Talls
Jim Hill
Falls
Sam Nice
Livingston
Montana
Butte
Frederick Warde to Attend Butte Elks Reception
The Butte Elks invite the city ladies to a 2 to 4 pm reception for Frederick Warde at the upper Main street lodge. Doering O Gorman Ballard Mer James Gallagher Healey Hill and Mies Voltz will offer local entertainment as Warde recites and hosts promise a friendly, enjoyable afternoon.
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Elks’ Lodge
Butte
Frederick Warde
Mr. Warde
Upper Main Street
Messrs
Doering
O'Gorman
Ballard
Mer James Gallagher
Healey, Hill
Mies Voltz
Warde
Elke of
Northern Montana Office Ad Rates Listed
The Northern Montana Standard office is housed in the Bach Cory Block in Great Falls opposite the Park Hotel. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
The
Standard
Bach-Cory Block
Great Falls
Park Hotel
Warlen Must Answer for Shooting His Son
An information filed in Cascade County district court charges Jacob Wertin with first degree murder for shooting his son John Wertin on December 24 1900. The attack followed a history of threats and family disturbance as Wertin, intoxicated, killed his son in the yard of his brother in law's house after forcing his wife to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Jacob Werten
John Wertin
John
David Haskett Sud Disappears After Hospital Stay
Friends report David Haskett left St James hospital after pneumonia treatment and has not been seen since. He is among Butte men working tailings at the Hecla mine and is thought to have left while temporarily out of his mind as authorities search the city for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Haskett
Haskett
St. James Hospital
Hinskett
Butte
Hecla
Capital stock increased for Columbian Gold and Mining Co
Great Falls Jan 23 The capital stock of the Columbian Gold and Mining company has been raised from 300000 to 600000. The York mines have been largely abandoned under lease but recent rich ore extractions have renewed interest among stockholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
Columbian Gold and M-ling Company
York
Sunrise Case Seated Before Special Master in Chancery
Judge Henry N. Blake acts as special master in chancery to hear equity testimony in the Godfrey versus McConnell case. The suit seeks to set aside a sheriff's deed to the Rising Run mining property near Philipsburg, alleging fraud in the judgment claims. The hearing extends for a couple of weeks with many witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Blake
B. K. Godfrey
Memorial service planned for Queen Victoria in Great Falls
Great Falls January 23. The Sons of St George the Scottish Order of the Thir dihe and the American-Canadian society are arranging a joint memorial for Queen Victoria. A meeting will be held Friday evening to finalize details.
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Great Falls
Sons of St. George
Scottish Order of the Thirdihe
Queen Victoria
Anniversary hall event at Miners Union hall
The grand anniversary of the Ladies' Auxiliary division No 2 A O H will be held at Miners Union hall Friday evening January 25. Tickets are 60 cents per couple with an extra lady 2 cents.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Miners’ Union Hall
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Butte News
Ore Pointe Law
Leyson
Davis Estate
Hans
Frederick Warde AS
Hamlet and
Othello
Hind
Merry Masons
Fred
Werlin
Cascade County
Leaves & Hospital
H. N. Blake
Hearn
Symons
c.Il
Vici
Burt & Packard
Russia
Derby
Pure Wool
Moleski
Hirts
Etronyls
Lamb’s
Cassime
Issimere Neathier
Lion
Aymotuses
Park St
Butte, Mort
W. Park St. Butte, Mont,co
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