Little Girl Fugitive Uses Fire Escape to Vanish
Delia Rutledge a 14 year old incorrigible girl escapes from the third floor of the Phoenix block and slips along the fire exit to a dangerous ladder. Police, humane officers and the stepmother search the building for hours before she is found at Fat Jack the hack driver’s home on East Park street. She is taken to police headquarters and may face incorrigibility charges or transfer to reform or Helena Sisters' school.
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Delia Rutledge
Phoenix Block
Symons
Tme
Fat Jack
East Park Street
Frank White
Humane
P. J. Gilligan
Reform School
Sisters’ School
Helena
Lizzie Evans Held After Beer Claim In City Alley
Gilbert Evans known as Lizzie, a Black porter at Holland grocery in Butte, told Officer Hungate he had no gun, his arms full of four beer bottles. W H Claire accused him, claiming Evans drew a gun in Galena alley. both to appear in police court this morning amid family stresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Evans
Butte
Lizzie
Holland
Hungate
W. H. Claire
Claire
Yvans
Galena Alley
Tall Garvin Rejoins Butte Bandits in Seattle Move
Virgil Garvin, the defecting Butte twirler, left Saturday with Mrs. Garvin to rejoin Russ Hall's Bandits. He will join the Seattle-based squad tomorrow, following a telegram from Manager Hall. The move pleases Butte fans who valued Garvin's dependability over recent trips. It remains unclear if Vansandt and Samuels stay on the pitching staff after Garvin's return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Garvin
Butte Twiler
Dillon
Garvin
Vansandt
Vancouver
Samuels
Spokane
Local man jailed for firing revolver on Broadway
Chris Libl fired shots from a revolver on East Broadway early yesterday and is held on a charge of discharging firearms in city limits. He claimed the act was for entertainment for friends Herman Benti and John Keokee, both arrested for intoxication. Also note a bank offer allowing wage earners to open accounts at Butte Commercial Bank on Hamilton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Libl
East Broadway
Libl
Herman Benti
John Keokee
Colbert Charged After California Brewery Disturbance
James Colbert, among a crowd blamed for a disturbance at a California brewery, is jailed on charges of resisting Special Officer Dan Sheehan and striking him as he tried to eject Colbert from the concert hall. The ad promotes Orton Bros. pianos and organs at 219 North Main Street, Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Colbert
California
Dan Sheehan
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Umbrellas stolen from doorway on West Park Street
Umbrellas disappeared from the doorway at 321 West Park Street during last night’s rain. Residents hope they were borrowed and will be returned, but police have been notified and are investigating. The note ends with a remark about Centennial beer as a separate aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park Street
Sensational Seoul Palace Plot Unearthed Figures Named
A Seoul dispatch reports 24 men concealed in the palace with intent to assassinate emperor ministers. Details on origin and motive are not provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Seoul
Korea
Fire regains on British steamer Canada in Oran harbor
Fire broke out with violence on board the British steamer Canada lying in Oran harbor today. A destroyer towed her clear as flames raged, men battled the blaze, and sailors prepared to abandon ship if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Algeria
Canada
Canada Submarine Raised After Torpedoed Rescue Attempt
A brief note explains the vessel was torpedoed and left in the roadstead, with the Canada lying in shallow water and capable of being raised without difficulty. The incident centers on using the lift to salvage the ship rather than pursue further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Wool Sales Made on Big Timber Market
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Big Timber Montana July 14 sheep wool market activity slowed by rain with about 1,000,000 pounds received. Most sold at 20 to 22 cents with some choice clips at 23 cents. Buyers present this year boosted competition and supported prices. Purchasers include Thomas Ryley for J Koshland & Co Alexander Livingstone for Farnsworth Thayer & Stevenson James G Fraser for Brown & Adams and Joseph Wing for Dewey Gould & Co of Boston.
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Standard
Big Timber
Thomas Ryley
J. Koshland & Co
Alexander Livingstone
Farnsworth, Thayer & Stevenson
James G. Fraser
Brown & Adams
Joseph Wing
Dewey, Gould & Co
Boston
Pullman Porter in Jail Charged With Robbery
Hall Green a Pullman car porter is jailed in Silver Bow county on grand larceny charges for allegedly stealing a gold chain from a woman passenger on a Northern Pacific train just after leaving Butte. The chain was found on him after searches at Livingston and Sheriff Henderson arranged capture. Additional witnesses are expected to testify.
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Hall Green
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Butte
Livingston
Silver Bow County
Henderson
Tracey
Walker's Block Stop for a Beer Break
A brief note follows the speaker urging a short walk to Walker's for a beer, planning a simple stop before continuing.
Angry Empress Eugenie Knocks Off Ruler Hat
The Empress Eugenie bursts into the cabinet with fury against a church state measure. She knocks off the emperor's hat in a bold, unspoken confrontation, leaving ministers stunned as she exits.
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Eugenie
Ruler
Frederic Lolice
M. Leslie
Japanese romance ends as groom vanishes after dowry plan
From Osaka comes a tale of Sakamoto a 42 year old groom who vanished on the eve of a betrothal leaving a dowry for a new love. He had relatives misled by a mistaken family history after abandoning his wife and daughter and is now believed to have sailed for the United States. The young woman involved is 20 and eagerly seeks reunion with her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osaka
Sakamoto
United States
Drago Doctrine Divides Latin Delegates At The Hague
The Hague July 14 With the American proposal on collecting pecuniary debts drawing strong interest Latin American delegates oppose it personally but report instructions to back Washington. Drago presses a separate idea, is blocked by Buenos Ayres, and may not speak further amid concerns the Drago doctrine would bar coercive debt collection, ruin credit, and face European and some South American opposition. Count Tornielli Brusati di Vergano leads a commission that completed its task on a Red Cross naval warfare convention, paving the way for a plenary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hague
Washington
United States
Drago
Buenos Ayres
Brazil
Tornielli Brusati di Vergano
Red Cross
England's King Edward Faces Strenuous Summer Schedule
London July 14 The king’s busy summer includes Ireland visit, New Madrid racing, Goodwood races, and the Cone regatta before Marienbad. He will host, review troops, and meet the Austrian emperor, balancing official duties with society and racing engagements at age 66. The pace compares with the German emperor and President Roosevelt, yet the public shows little enthusiasm for more royal splendor.
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London
Edward
Roosevelt
England
Ireland
Marienbad
New Madrid
Austria
Windsor
Continent
Mediterranean
No More Land Trips for Twain Declares Ban
Los Angeles July 14 Mark Twain will not undertake land voyages again as per a letter to Frank Thomspon Searight secretary treasurer of the American Press Humorists of which Twain is dean The group plans an entertainment in the Auditorium Friday Sept 20 with proceeds to aid the humorists public fund for a Bill Nye monument at Laramie
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Los Angeles
Mark Twain
Frank Thompson Searight
American Press Humorists
Twain
Bill Nye
Laramie
Miners' Savings Bank Opens $1 Accounts at 4 Percent
Accounts opened for one dollar with four percent interest, compounded twice yearly, offered by Miners' Savings Bank and Trust Company.
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Miners’ Savings Bank and Trust Company
George A Shepherd Heads to Livingston for Anaconda Stake
George A Shepherd owner of Aurora B Boleno and Ben Moro left for Livingston yesterday to remain there until the running of the Anaconda stake on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Shepherd
Aurora B
Boleno
Ben Moro
Livingston
Anaconda
Remnants carpet sale ends soon at low price
Short ends range from 6 to 25 feet in length offering high grade carpet to close out quickly at 58e per yard. Customers can specify room size and receive suitable materials and service.
Swala and Kallio Tie The Knot In Butte
Oscar Swala and Miss Olga Kallio of Butte were married Saturday evening July 13 at 419 East Granite Street with Rev. J W Nyvall officiating. A large crowd attended, refreshments were served, and the couple will reside on East Granite Street in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Swala
Olga Kallio
Butte
East Granite Street
J. W. Nyvall
Butte Commercial Bank Offers 4 Percent Time Deposit Interest
The Butte Commercial Bank announces a 4 percent annual interest rate on time deposits. This rate applies to fixed-term accounts and aims to attract savers seeking stable, predictable returns. The bank emphasizes reliability and steady earnings for depositors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Butte Commercial Bank
Fifth Avenue Hotel Demolished Marking End of an Era
The famed Fifth Avenue hotel, a hub for politicians and visitors seeking New York life, faces demolition. Once a symbol of prestige, it hosted notable figures, recalled by commentators as a storied era alongside predecessors like the St. Nicholas and Astor. The article muses on hotels as living memories and notes no single volume could recount the Fifth Avenue’s full history.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
Josh
St. Nicholas
Astor
Fielding
Patent Office Profits Hindered by Labor Shortages
The patent office, a self funding government bureau, pays a yearly balance to the treasury yet suffers from poor salaries and labor shortages. Despite high demand from industry, few applicants qualify as examiners and many skilled workers resign for private pay. Secretary Garfield plans to advocate higher salaries.
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Patent Office
Treasury
Congress
Department
Garfield
Grater
One Fourth Off Sale at Grand Suit Lot
A grand sale offering 200 men s two and three piece suits with broken lines and discontinued numbers. Not all sizes in each line but all sizes in the lot. Customers pay the salesman one fourth less than the marked price.
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Farina
Price
Kirk
Snider
Cnerure
Richelieu
Moe
Main and Broadway
Clark’s Bank
Butte, Mont
West Broadway
Baw
Lamb
Werb
West Galena
Batte, Mont
the Leonard Hotel
Granite
Montana
Duffy's Pure
Duffy's
Little Girl
Tall Garvin
Hamilton Street
Daniel Sheehan
Colbert
Pullman Porter
Livingaston
Walker's
Drage
Man Emperor
Queen Victoria
Pritchard & Harrison
Main and
Park Sts
Towle & Winterhalter
McHenry’s
Ali Grocers
Swala—Kallio
Petsus Cage
Henry Jonas
Is E. Granite
Gregory Butte
West Park
Home Baking Co
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