Glass Shattered Across East Quartz After Explosion
The blast left nearly every large pane on East Quartz Street from Main to Wyoming in fragments. Windows at Orton Bros music shop and A C M Hardware on Main were damaged or intact in places, with extensive breakage across second and third floors and in the Belmont and Silver Lake hotels. Most basement and upper-story windows were destroyed, while some lower portions remained intact.
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East Quartz Street
Main
Wyoming
North Main Street
Quarts
Orton Bros
Music House
Main and
Quarts Streets
A. C. M. Hardware Company
Hardware Company
Elks’ Hall
Elks
A. C. M. Gederal
Bessette-Stork Company
Bessette-Stork
Belmont
Silver Lake
Des
Police Reserve Ordered On Duty After City Explosion
Police in reserve were ordered on duty after a blast in Butte as residents reported broken windows at Dan Holland and Tom Driscoll homes, and at the Cadillac garage run by Arthur Perham. Damage to windows and glass is estimated in the thousands, with property owners shielding sites and preparing repairs.
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Dan Holland
Wyoming
Quartz Streets
Tom Driscoll
East Copper Street
Cadillac
Arthur Perham
Powder Explosion Witness Relates Scene At Silver Lake Hotel
John Oliver a former Silver Lake hotel resident recalls waking in room 35 after an explosion at 3 30 am. He describes seeing smoke and dust from the A C M building and smelling powder as a patrolman arrives while residents flee. The street was initially empty before others rush out.
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John Oliver
Silver Lake
Oliver
Mr. Oliver
A.C. M
Explosion near A C M office startles town
Witnesses describe a blast at the A C M office waking sleeping residents at Silver Lake hotel. Patrons and newsboys rushed outside as smoke and powder odor filled the street. Landlady and daughter recall glass, dust, and alarm, with 60 people gathering within minutes. Continued on Page 7.
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A.C. M
Atrick Farrell
Silver Lake
Farrell
Mr. Farrell
John Nelis
Sliver Lake Hotel
Mary Nells
A. C.M
Mira" Sopele “Sagasen
Attempted bombing at the New A C M Office
An explosion damaged the New A C M pay office on Main Street near Wyoming. Two watchmen nearby were wounded lightly while others fled as glass shattered and a four foot door opening was blown. Authorities suspect 80 to 35 sticks of dynamite used. investigators from police and sheriff’s offices sought suspects and offered rewards.
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Wyoming Street
Evans
Main Street
Fragmented OCR Explosion Description in Building Doorway
An OCR fragment describes an explosion near a doorway in a building with damage to walls and a basement. The text mentions iron grille, shards, and debris, with references to someone named Steven and a car, but specifics are unclear.
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Steven
Sheriff wary as street blast probes continue into night
Under sheriff Jack Whalen. in charge without Sheriff O Rourke, said he and his men worked all morning to track the incident on Main street and tracked possible suspects. He suggested the blast might involve giant powder or fireworks used to start trouble, with walls showing signs of damage and residents hearing earlier explosions. Investigators hope calmer conditions will aid the inquiry.
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Jack Whalen
Sheriff O'Rourke
Vuder
Fire destroys Blacksmith shop at Goldsmith King Walkerville
A small frame blacksmith shop at the Goldsmith King Walkerville was burned yesterday around 2 pm. The loss was modest and adjacent structures were spared. Fire spread quickly but local efforts contained the blaze. cause remains undetermined.
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Goldsmith King
Walkerville
Anaconda pay office blast damages new building
Lieutenant colonel said the attempted bombing of Anaconda company’s new pay office in Butte left powder traces but no fuse found. The reinforced concrete structure was shaken yet not at press, and officials withhold blame while pledging full investigation to catch the culprits.
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Anaconda Company
Butte
Mor Nowy
Impossible Demand Quoted on Extradition by Crown Prince
Amsterdam reports quote from the former crown prince saying the allies can only have his dead body. The British wireless service relayed the statement as authorities discuss extradition terms. The discussion centers on a possible demand and the prince's defiant stance amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges.
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Amsterdam
Rews Prince
Eris Gay
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Kremer
League of Nations
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Streme
Caure Congress
Townley
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Quarts Street
Bradden
Jackson
Missoula
Rotering
Whalen
Anaconaa Company
Streetn
Plonson
Sid
Martin
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