Local notes from Butte describe moves and events
J McNichols heads to Chicago on business. Mrs. Hargan departs for New York. John Sagar cleared of assault by Justice Shea. Harry Morris and Hattie Roth wed at Grace church parsonage. Gonzaga instructor Maurice Meagher returns to visit family before Spokane duties. Several others travel or recover, with updates on local happenings and minor notices.
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J. Sbelgars
Walker's
Gamer's
Orton Bros
M. McNichols
Chicago
Dr. Leese
Pennsylvania
Lisa’s
Call Sherman & Reed
Yegen Bros
John Harrington
Fallon
Nev
North Main
E. Hargan
New York
Nt. Copinus
Missoula
Daniel Thomas
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Standard
Anaconda
Ady
Wilbur Hoar
East Second Street
J. S. Rogers
Grant's Pass
Ore
A. Tuchscherer
Brewing
William McWhite
Seattle
Olympian
Katherine Metzner
Lake Mills
Wis
A. B. Melzner
L. H. Carls
St. James’ Hospital
P. O
William McLeod
Rock Springs
Wyo
Alena Pearson
B. M. Clark
Spokane
Pat Wall
Wall
John Sagar
Leslie R. Putnam
Maurice Meagher
Gonzaga College
Butte
C. E. Meagher
Miller
North
Wyoming Street
California
Salt Lake
D. F. Lawrence
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
St. Lawrence
Caprice & McCune
Helena
White Sulphur Springs
Mr. Lawrence
Pat
Jack
Police report frequent petty robberies in city streets
Police notes show daily reports of petty thefts and room prowls in the business district and residential areas. Unemployment rises. vigilance urged. A theater outing ends with George Ervin and his wife narrowly escaping a holdup on Washington street as officers deny a citywide crime surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
George Ervin
Calkin
Ervin
South Butte
Washington Street
Trestle Fire Delays Train Near Colorado Junction
A Milwaukee trestle near Colorado junction caught fire yesterday afternoon from embers from an engine box. The railroad asked the city fire department for help. An east bound passenger train was held pending bridge inspection. Loss reported as nominal.
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Colorado Junction
Irish Colleens Exhibit At Anaconda Copper City
Three Irish colleens display hand-made laces tapestries and Gaelic books at Hennessy store in Anaconda. Visitors include Gaelic League envoy Fionan MacCollum and a Sunday meeting in Judge Lynch's courtroom to discuss Irish work and language. exhibits run before Monday opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Copper City
Anaconda
Erin
Ireland
Green Isle
Gaelic League of Ireland
P. J. Doyle
John J. Crowley
James Cummings
Hugh Daly
Maurice Crohan
M. J. English
John J. Faley
M. J. Hannen
Dan B. Dwyer
J. Gribben
P. H. Kenny
J. J. Lynch
J. B. Mulcahy
T. J. Walker
W. P. McCarthy
John O'Meary
T. J. McCarthy
J. K. O'Rourke
James J. McCarthy
Colleens
Gaelic League
Dublin
Dun Emir Guild
France
McLoughlin
Dundrum
County Dublin
Mary Cassidy
Donegal
Unn McHale
County Sligo
Fionan MacCollum
Iveragh
County Kerry
Rival Socialist Locals In Opposition Meetings
Old Butte socialist local No 1 prepared to present its side of a recent dispute to state locals with a committee of Phil Christian Patrick Deloughery and George Curry named to seek Finnish branch cooperation. The Reds debated sending a speaker while charges against Alderman Clarence A Smith were to be processed in regular form. The yellows met at Germania Hall electing A W Harrack to the state committee and 15 new members were approved, bringing total to about 200 as propaganda plans for Butte and Montana Socialist were discussed.
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Old Butte
Socialist Local No. 1
Phil Christian
Patrick Deloughery
George Curry
State Committee
Yellows
Reds
Clarence A. Smith
Germania
A. W. Harrack
Silver Bow County
W. G. Sullivan
Butte
Montana
Return to Butte after long absence from coast cities
Mr and Mrs J V Long have returned to Butte after years in Portland and San Francisco. Long left Butte for health reasons but grew homesick and came back. He is confined to his home at present but hopes to be out in a few days.
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J. V. Long
Butte
Portland
San Francisco
Mr. Long
Davis Funeral to Be Held at Family Home
The funeral for John B. Davis is set for this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the family residence at West Granite street and Excelsior avenue. Dr. K J Groeneveld of the First Presbyterian church will officiate. The First National Bank will close at 1 o'clock in respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Davis
West Granite Street
Excelsior Avenue
K. J. Groeneveld
First Presbyterian Church
First National Bank
Mr. Davis
Lutey's Advertisement Sugar Sale
A small ad notes 25 pounds of sugar for $1 and $15 worth of other groceries at Lutey's, highlighting a bargain sale and store offerings.
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Lutey'’s
Find of sapphires brilliant in Dry Cottonwood gulch near Philipsburg
Charles B Bennett promotes a new sapphire discovery in Dry Cottonwood gulch, mined by Jacobi and Rodd. Sapphires exhibit high brilliance with hardness between 9 and 9.5, in colors from blue to blue green, and rubies were also recovered. Westinghouse orders 1000 ounces monthly for electric meters, prices cut from 1.54 to 1.07. Montana rates discuss freight comparisons to Spokane and joint competition with Spokane.
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Charles B. Bennett
Cottonwood Gulch
Philipsburg
Butte
Jacobi & Rodd
Yogo
Bennett
Westinghouse Company
Pelkey Murder Trial Opens With Alcoholic Insanity Plea
Special Dispatch to the Standard Montana July 10 The trial of Porter A. Pelkey formerly of Butte for murder in the first degree in the Iron Mountain shooting of Arthur Olson on April 29 began in district court. Jury panel exhausted. venue of 40 more names issued. jurors to report at 9 the next morning. It is understood Pelkey will plead alcoholic insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Missoula
Porter A. Pelkey
Butte
Arthur Olson
Iron Mountain
Pelkey
Montana Jobbers Now Have Chance With Spokane
Helena July 10 Special Dispatch to the Standard reports that a voluntary freight rate cut from Spokane to Montana points, effective August 1 on the Northern Pacific, will level the field for Montana jobbers against Spokane rivals. The Spokane to Helena distance is 375 miles and the new first class rate matches the Montana common points rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. W. Tong
Montana Commission
Montana
Spokane
Butte
Helena
Northern Pacific
Irslinger Wins Fourth Wrestling Bout In Week
Champion Henry Irslinger defeated Jack Brant in 5 minutes 31 seconds at the Empire as Brant failed to throw the Austrian. Brant, heavier but less skilled in wrestling, stayed defensive and was pinned after Irslinger executed a crotch hold and gained control, leading to the fall. Tonight's main event features Irslinger versus Zimmer with a 30 minute bout and a $50 side bet at 9 o'clock.
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Henry Irslinger
The
Empire
Jack Brant
Irslinger
Brant
Zimmer
Powell crushed in mine cage accident at Leonard shaft
George W. Powell, 55 East Park street, a roomer at Foster block, was struck by a cage at 1,600 feet level in the Leonard mine shaft. His body tumbled 560 feet to the sump on the 2,200-foot level. Powell, a pumpman, was repairing a wall hole when the cage hit him. He died instantly and was taken to Walsh's undertaking rooms. His partner did not witness the incident.
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George W. Powell
Foster Block
East Park Street
Walsh
Powell
Funeral for John E. Davis Held Friday at Family Residence
The funeral for the late John E. Davis will be held Friday afternoon at the family residence at the corner of West Granite and Excelsior streets. The Rev Dr Groeneveld will officiate. The family requests friends to omit flowers. Interment will be in Mount Moriah cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Davis
West Granite and
Excelsior Streets
Groeneveld
Mount Moriah Cemetery
Ady
Woman's Protective Union to Install Officers Friday
The Woman's Protective Union local 497 announces a public installation at Carpenters' Union Hall on the second floor Friday evening July 11. There will be dancing and refreshments. Ady.
Imaginative Winsted Correspondent to World
The Winsted Conn. correspondent of the New York World sent in vivid notes reflecting an exuberant imagination to the newspaper. The colorful dispatches showcased local color and lively storytelling from the Connecticut town for New York readers.
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Winsted
Conn
The
New York World
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Butte News
Mast Broadway
Independent Telephone
Opticians
Mont
North Main Street
Drs. McKendry and
Hannifin
Butte Optical Co
Corner Park and
Dakota Sts
Wai
Irish Colleens
Anaconda Nent
Gaelic League of
Nuatte
Judge
Davis
Bangkok
Panama
Kemceeys
Mose Linz
Et al
Paxson & Rockefeller Co
West Park
B. E. Calkins
Broadway
Allardt-Woolfolk
Morris and Thurston
Little Girl
Htly
Henry Islinger
Matinees
R. Albert Carlson
New Milford
Undertakers
Larry Duggan
North Main St
Bell
Ind
Sherman & Reed
East Broadway
Batte
M. J. Walsh
Eneral
Endaimer
Wesley
Beatrice Dunstone
Joseph Richards
S. Montana Street
Phovce
Bell Phone
Railroad St
Continental Oil Co
Fred Peters
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