Butte Gainer Victorious in Raid Aftermath
An arrest raid led by Swede Murphy and associates ends with Paul Legar jumping his bond. Another man faces consequences as authorities seize a century old claim tied to city interests. The report notes conflicts surrounding the raid’s outcome and ongoing legal actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Paul Legar
Swede Murphy
Legar
Cohen
H. Dubois
Harry Walker
McGowan
Alfred Decett
H. R. Munn
Koh Moan
Loca ed sheep study spurs Washington observations
In Butte the city court handles multiple cases from vagrancy to drunkenness as the federal effort to study locoed sheep grazing near Conrad nears Washington. A sheep linked to wheat weed exposure is crate transported for national capital researchers to observe its aggressive behavior and interactions with officials. Meanwhile local arrests yield varied outcomes from fines to continued hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricultural Department
Conrad
EB. J. Peck
Montana
Habeas corpus petition seeks child custody in Anaconda case
Ruth Schwend 12 petitions in district court for habeas corpus claiming unlawful restraint by her mother Hattie Weiser after custody disputes following a divorce. Father Frank Schwend asserts unfitness and seeks Ruth's return from Anaconda, with prior custody arrangements noted in Butte and Bridger. Judge Donlan to hear the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Schwend
Hattie Weiser
Anaconda
Frank Schwend
Ruth
Butte
Bridger
Mra
Schwend
Donlan
Troubles Not Over Wild West Show Crashes in Dickinson
Miller Brothers 101 Wild West show wrecked in Dickinson yards after midnight. Band member Jack Grant died from injuries, Harry Nittinger suffered a broken body, and cowpuncher Howard Copton sustained internal injuries. Several others injured as a switch engine derailed sleepers after the train was prepared for Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Miller
Dickinson
N. D
Dickinson Yards
Jack Grant
Harry Nittinger
Howard Copton
Bismarck
Butte to Bring Large Delegation to State Eagles Meet
At the state Eagles gathering in Missoula next week Butte will be well represented with Silver Bow county totaling 48 delegates nine past presidents 16 in the arml team one color bearer and about 200 rooters Helena will also send a larger delegation including a drill team and band members The event runs Monday through Thursday.
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Eagles
Missoula
Butte
Silver Bow County
Arml
Helena
Milk dealer Charles Lampe found guilty of substandard milk
Charles Lampe, a milk dealer with a small East Park street grocery, was tried by Judge McGowan for selling milk below the city standard. The court ruled the milk below standard, fined Lampe ten dollars with suspension on no further violations of the pure milk ordinance. The verdict followed testimony that milk arrived from suppliers less than thirty minutes before testing and that the can remained uncontaminated.
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Charles Lampe
McGowan
East Park Street
Babies and Children's Wear Orders Taken at 15 E Granite
Orders are taken for babies and children's wear tailored shirt waists and nurses outfits at 15 East Granite in Butte. Local shop advertises ready stock and custom fittings for medical personnel and families.
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Granite
Butte
Specialization brings practical knowledge and insight
The Youths Companion notes advantages in specializing from precise fields to everyday topics. It praises being an authority on a narrow area while warning experts’ limits and jokes about the distinction between preacher and exhorter in a humorous anecdote.
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Josh Billings
Darky
Massa
Murphy Declares Bryan Has Chance In New York
New York July 18 Charles Murphy Tammany leader and followers return from the Denver Democratic National Convention. Murphy says he believes the Democratic ticket has strong chances of carrying New York this year as he notes harmony in the state. An ad for Fosselman’s fruit sale lists prices.
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Murphy
Bryan
New York
Charles Murphy
Denver
Muphy
Revolutionary placard threatens Russian consul and colony
In Tabriz on July 13 a revolutionary notice proclaims death for the Russian consul and colony members unless they stop meddling in Persian affairs. A separate item notes Wein's clothing store continuing a big clothing sale.
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Tabriz
Wein
Court Sees Leafgreen Not Entitled to Widow’s Dower
In St Louis on July 13 Judge Kinsey ruled Mrs Leafgreen had no dower or widow’s allowance in the estate of Laclede J Howard the late brickmaker. The court found evidence suggested Howard was not the husband in 1883 and handwriting comparisons supported the decision. Evidence included letters suggesting Thomas Jefferson Miller mayor of Tumwater Washington may have married Mrs Leafgreen under the Howard name.
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Marvin W. Fenton
Salamanca
N. Y
Charles Colbert
Butte
Fenton
Colbert
New York State
Cross
St. Louis
Kinsey
Thomas Jefferson Miller
Tumwater
Wash
Inquest Held Over Chinese Laundryman Quong log Yow
Coroner Stevens conducted an inquest into the death of Quong log Yow a Chinese laundryman who died from burns from a daytime fire. The testimony indicated he self caused his fate by returning for money after escaping once. A verdict reflecting this finding was rendered.
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Stevens
Quong Log Yow
Montana Delegates Named for Hibernians Convention
Mrs. Jerry D. Murphy of this city and Miss May Brennan of Anaconda are the Montana delegates to the ladies auxiliary convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Indianapolis. Murphy is state president and Brennan state secretary. they will depart tomorrow.
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Jerry D. Murphy
May Brennan
Anaconda
Montana
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Indianapolis
Hibernian
Murphy
Miss Brennan
Clean food over pure food urged by Boston federation
The Boston Advertiser notes speakers addressing the women’s federation stressed hygiene over chemical purity. They warned tainted milk as a greater public health risk than adulterated foods like vanilla extract or raspberry preserves. They urged preventing typhoid poisoned milk sales to protect humanity.
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Boston Advertiser
Federation
End of Criminal Court Session Dismisses Dempsey
The state’s last gambling case, that of J. R. Dempsey, was dismissed after witnesses disappeared and no evidence remained. Dempsey, jailed for months over a disputed Confederate bank bill from Nova Scotia, claimed ignorance of its invalid tender. Several other defendants, including James Egan, Michael Egan, and Dave Kiernan, were arraigned with varied pleas and dates to plead, as the court adjourned and the Amos Doney appeal was noted as ready.
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J. R. Dempsey
Donlan
Department of the District Court
Dempsey
Nova Scotia
James Egan
Michael Egan
Dave Kiernan
Robert Lauder
R. le Lee
Michael Carrig
Amos Doney
Aeroplane Arrival Hurdle Stymies U S Flight
A Paris enablegram announces Henry Farman's aeroplane cannot reach America due to wing span not fitting ship decks. American Aeroplane Association and St. Louis syndicate pledge efforts to load the craft on the steamer or find a quay side solution at high expense. Flights slated to start at Brighton Beach on July 3 remain in question.
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New York
Paris
Reusers
Henry Farmin
America
Aero Nine
Aeropane Association of America
St. Louis Syndicate
Steamship Company
Farman
Brighton Beach
Miners Die in Religion Feud Near Bingham Utah
In Austria town near Bingham two miners are killed as Catholic and Greek church factions clash among Austrian workers at the Fisco mine. Pete Gallacz, a Galician joiner, is fatally wounded returning from his shift. Sheriff deputies conduct a sweep as Steve Miers shoots Mike Povoviter and several others are arrested amid terror in the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Gallacz
Wes
Bingham
Utah
Austria
Sherifs
Steve Miers
Mike Povoviter
Alia Awaiting Hange as Denver Murder Case End Near
Canon City Colorado July 13 Giuseppe Alia condemned for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs shot at St Elizabeth's church Denver faces impending execution this week. Prison authorities report his condition as good with no further details released about the date or method of the sentence.
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Canon City
Colo
Giuseppe Alia
Leo Heinrichs
St. Elizabeth’s Church
Denver Fe
Glasses for children urged during vacation period
During school break is the best time to start wearing glasses to accommodate weak eyes. The Butte Optical Company offers a free eye exam and fits children's glasses properly, with no charge for the examination by Drs. McKendry and Hannifin at Park and Dakota Streets.
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DRS. M’kendry & Hannifin
Butte Optical Company
Park and
Dakota Streets
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Everybody’ S Shoe Store
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Ferndell
Idaho
Warner
Warner's
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Rochester
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Antal
Washington
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Big Hole
J. Ek. Laughlin
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Jones
Poglase
Thomas Polglase
Mike Women
James Sweeney
Lulu Jones
William Elliston
Sion
Ana
Conda
Sias
D. J. Hennessy
John Walsh
Butte Electric Railway Company
Tri-National Corporation
Butte Central
Boston Copper Corporation
L. M
Homer Strong
Tri-National
Gentes
Robert G. McMeekin
Freeman Jr. Davison
Ditch
The
Babies’ Shop
Fosselman’s
East Park
Vientana
Pritchard-Harrison Co
Corner Park and
Main, Butte
Halleck
Riddell Paint and Paper Co
St West Park
Ameliary
Ices of Attorneys
Wein’'s
Boucher
Kuppenheimer
Ocean
Foh
Hhonsioe
Main Street
Bare Res
Siontana
God Chonan
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Home Baking Co
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Louise L. Leese
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Joseph Richards
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