Murphy Edges Dunn on Foul Decision at Family Theater
In a six round fast bout, James Murphy defeated Frank Dunn by foul after Murphy fell under the top rope and was struck as he stood up. Referee Clifford ruled the foul amid crowd cries, with Murphy claiming the blow came after an uneven exchange. Dunn contends he was robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
James Murphy
Frank Dunn
Family Theater
Murphy
Dunn
Jack Clifford
Clifford
Dana
Jack McLaughlin
Kid Foley
Jack Stewart
Demand for Seats to See the Fight in San Francisco
The sale of seats for the big fight began at Harry Corbett's in San Francisco with strong demand for mediocref seats. Officials say seating at the improvised arena on Fourteenth and Valencia Streets may be exhausted before the men are called. Jeffries spent the day in Oakland with training and sparring while Fitzsimmons also trained, and betting odds favor the champion though Fitzsimmons money remains visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Harry Corbett
Fourteenth
Valencia Streets
Jeffries
Oakland
Piedmont Hills
Fitzsimmons
Wind Devastates Grain Across Umatilla County
Reports from Umatilla County Oregon indicate a strong Monday wind destroyed 26 to 50 percent of the growing grain in the north and west areas. Numerous warehouses were blown down in the Eureka Flat region.
Fatal double quick draw in Salt Lake office
Daniel Allen shot and killed KR H Brown in an employment bureau in Salt Lake City. The two strangers from Indiana quarreled. Brown reportedly drew a derringer and Allen fired a .44 Colt, killing Brown instantly. The incident occurred this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Daniel Allen
KR. H. Brown
Allen
Brown
Indiana
Unknown Man Found Dead Near Helena Roundhouse
Special Dispatch reports a man found dead near the Northern Pacific roundhouse two miles north of Helena at 2:30 AM. He had been run over and mangled. identity was not established at discovery and authorities awaited further details as night hampered communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Northern Pacific Roundhouse
Northern Pacific Yards
Slavic Miner Killed and Two Hurt in Windber Blast
John Savatch aged 36 and Roger Harvey Jr. aged 55 were struck by a dynamite explosion at Berwind-White Coal Mining No. 34 mine in Windber near Johnstown. Savatch was instantly killed and Yellis sustained slight injuries while Harvey was seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
John Savatch
Roger Harvey, Jr
John Yellis
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Windber
Savatch
Explosion Kills Savateh and Five Nearby Sticks
An unknown cause detonated a stick of dynamite and 16 nearby sticks, blowing Savateh to pieces and injuring none others. The incident remains under investigation for exact cause and safety failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savateh
Japan in Earnest Warns of Far East War Over Manchuria
Maj. Gen. Sir A. R. F. Dorward arriving from Tien Tsin warns that Russia must withdraw from Manchuria or Japan will force action. He predicts war if Russia delays evacuation despite earlier terms. In Hunan border reports of child killings. Cholera rages in Soo Chow with unreported deaths shifting locations.
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Victoria
B. C
A. R. FP. Dorward
Tientain
India
Russia
Manchuria
China
Far East
Japan
Pinghsian
Litling
Hunan
Huen
Soo Chow
Bride and groom flee amid heated family dispute
Stanley and his bride hasten to the home of the bride’s parents after a license mix up. Mrs Basey attacks Stanley in a furious scene, pulling his hair, prompting the couple to leave for calmer quarters.
Russia seeks closer ties with Japan amid navy expansion talks
In Tokyo July 3, Prince Boris Vladimirevitch arrives aboard the Sevasto pol and receives imperial honors. The visit signals Russia’s intent to cultivate closer relations with Japan as Nippon plans to expand naval forces, aiming to build four battleships and cruisers over six years while torpedo boats are deprioritized. Training college admissions rise to prepare officers for new ships. Kim Chai Sok reports refugees plotting against Korea and asks Emperor to raise rewards.
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Tokio
Victoria
B. C
Boris Vladimirevitch
Sevastopol
Russia
Japan
Perry Monument
Baron Kaneko
American Friends’ Association
The
Nippon
Naval Department
Japanese
Naval Office
Kim Chai Sok
Korea
Republic
Unrequited love said not cause of death in inquest
Walsh, a 27 year old mill worker, died at the city jail after swallowing two ounces of carbolic acid following a note to Mrs. Nellie Jones. The coroner will hold an inquest amid questions about motive and relationships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
City
Sullivan
Butte Reduction Works
Nellie Jones
East Mercury Street
Jones
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
Modern
Woodmen of America
Lizzie Walsh
Johnson
Sherman's
Great Northern ships offer luxurious lake travel to Chicago
Summer travelers to the East can ride the North West and the North Land from Buffalo to Chicago aboard newly upgraded steamships. The vessels now boast Scotch boilers and 8,000 horsepower, 34 new parlor rooms, a 75 by 54 foot observation deck, enlarged dining and smoking areas, remodeled kitchens, and faster service at about 22 miles per hour completing the journey in under three days. Details on rates and departures are available through Major Dawson in Butte or Great Northern agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Buffalo
Northern Steamship Company
North West
North Land
Great Lakes
Dawson
Butte
Great Northern Railroad
East Helena Plant Nears Full Restart After Strike
Preparations to resume operations at the East Helena smelting plant near completion. One blast furnace blown, calcining furnaces in use for days, and workers ready to start another. Plant expected to be fully in operation within days with Eugene R. Braden likely in charge and C. W. Whitley set for a top Salt Lake City post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
East Helena
Eugene R. Braden
W. Whitley
Salt Lake City
Doings At Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt spent a quiet day at Sagamore Hill. Mrs Roosevelt hosted a Mayflower tea for the St Hilda branch of Christ Episcopal church, as a thunderstorm rolled over Long Island Sound with no wind danger. St Clair McElway editor of the Brooklyn Eagle dined with the president, and the secretary of the navy is expected to visit this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oyster Bay
L. l
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
St. Hilda
Ladies Auxiliary of
Christ Episcopal Church
St. Clai McElway
Brooklyn Fagle
Secretary of the Navy
Mariposa Sails to Tahiti Using Oil Fuel
The steamer Mariposa departs for Tahiti today with oil as fuel replacing coal. Lieut. W P Winchell chief engineer of the Boston accompanies the voyage to report to the Navy on oil efficiency and coal comparisons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mariposa
Tahiti
W. P. Winchell
United States Steamship
Boston
Navy Department
Jealous State House Threats End in Razor Incident
Ruth Greene a state mine commission clerk faced a threatening display by Willis Burke a non employee who drew a razor in the capitol noon hour alleging jealousy over Miss Greene. Burke fled and is said to seek reconciliation. Greene escaped harm as she sought shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
State House
Burke
Miss Greene
Capitol
Cowherd Attacks New England Land Policy in Speech
Washington report notes campaign material flood as incumbent lawmakers use printers to push their agendas. Cowherd cites a West versus New England farming critique claiming northern farmers fear West lands and tariff bills while workers in the West endure long hours to cover debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Washington
Frank
Cowherd
Ohio
Grosenor
New York
Payne
New England
West
Orton Bros. Piano and Organ Value Guide
For best value in a piano or organ call Orton Bros. at 219 N. Main Street in Butte.
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Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Oregon Short Line excursion to Salt Lake Saturday
The Oregon Short Line will run a second popular excursion from Butte and Anaconda to Salt Lake on Saturday July 19. Tickets valid only on the 2:05 a.m. and 4:50 p.m. trains that date, returnable within 10 days. Berths reserved at the city ticket office 1% North Main street Butte. General Agent HW Wilson. Excursion and special rates to Forrester picnic at Mountain View park next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Butte
Anaconda
Salt Lake
City
North Main Street
Mont
HW. O. Wilson
Knights of Columbus Meet Forming New Butte Lodge
All 58 members attended Ellis hall as Knights of Columbus organized in Butte. Officers elected include P. J. Brophy grand knight and J. Bruce Kremer deputy. Meetings set for first and third Tuesdays at Elke hall with many applications on file. a Montana testimonial emblem committee was appointed for grand lodge officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of Knights of Columbus
Ellis’ Hall
P. J. Brophy
J. Bruce Kremer
C. P. Connelly
J. W. Minherty
T. J. Venlon
James M. Walsh
J. T. O'Brien
Thomas V. Borthy
Marion Burke
J. P. Collins
J. L. Hannifan
Father Callahan
J. WH. Curtis
John D. Ryan
William Horgan
Elke’ Hall
Order
Montana
Grand Lodge
Butte
Butte Briefs Highlight Visiting Notables and Local Court Ruling
Jurists note a default judgment in Judge Clancy's court quieting title to a mining lot in a suit by W. R. Longshore against First National Bank. Visitors in town stay at Finlen and Thornton hotels, including J. Davis Basin, T. Perry Helena, H. B. Ives Helena, Lewis B. Rogers Salt Lake City, Powell Black White Sulphur Springs, C. Ross Laker Boise, and John Conley Anaconda, with others from Great Falls and Ogden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas (. Kenty
Helena
Thornton
James White
St. Paul
Finlen
Cc. T. Perry
H. B. Ives
Butte
Lewis B. Rogers
Salt Lake City
Powell Black
White Sulphur Springs
C. Ross Laker
Boise
Idaho
John Conley
Anaconda
John Judge
Daly Street
Walkerville
James H. Neill
Great Falls
H. Ryder
T. E. Lowery
Eccles
Vida
Bertha Eccles
Ogden
Utah
Yellowstone Park
County Court Hears Northern Pacific Right of Way Debate
The county commissioners reviewed the Northern Pacific petition for a Cherry street right of way in East Butte. M Gensberger withdrew his opposition while other owners protested the 40 foot street width. Judge McHatton warned of possible condemnation if no agreement is reached and the hearing was postponed to allow Superintendent Horn to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Cherry Street
East Butte
M. Gensberger
Attorney Healey
Judge McHatton
Horn
Forgiveness Not for Him
Springfield Ohio July 15 William A Stanley arrested for forgery on affidavit by his mother in law Mrs William Basey. She says Stanley took out a marriage license July 8 under Howard Stanley to wed Mamie Basey and misrepresented her as Emma and that she is only 16. The couple were married by Rev N M Langford.
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Springfield
Ohio
William A. Stanley
William Basey
Stanley
Howard Stanley
Mamie Basey
Emma
N. M. Langford
Mar
Roosevelt's Headstrong Move Draws Fresh Fire
The Chicago Chronicle reports the president ordered structural steel for remodeling the White House three months before congressional authorization. It notes steel mills were already busy and questions the lack of prior authority. The piece likens this to accepting Frederick the Great statue without consulting lawmakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
White House
Congress
Executive Mansion
Frederick the Great
William
Boy Fined Ten Dollars in Walkerville Feud Case
In Justice Nee nan's court Harry Davis, 11, of Walkerville, paid a ten dollar fine for striking Elmer Manyon after long quarrels between families. The Manyon father noted the Davis widowed mother would cover the payment as the feud prompted the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Walkerville
Neenan
Elmer Manyon
Davis
Manyon
Improvements on Barney King Mill Doubles Capacity
Special Dispatch from Lewistown July 15 reports upgrades on the Barney King property mill in the North Moccasin mountains. Three extra leaching tanks will boost capacity from 130 to 250 tons per day. The mill currently yields $25,000 to $30,000 monthly, with ore enough opened to run for two years at current rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Lewistown
Barney King
North Moccasin Mountains
Jackson Nominated for Congress in Third District Conventions
Named for Congress Hirard Kan July 15 A M Jackson was nominated for re election to congress today by the democrats and populists of the Third district in separate conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Hirard
Kan
A. M. Jackson
Third District
New School Contracts Put Walkerville Meaderville Work to Bid
The board awarded heating and plumbing contracts for Walkerville and Meaderville schools to the lowest bidders, with N J Colleen for Walkerville at 3785 and Eschle Plumbing for Meaderville at 5872.09. Excavation for the Parrot extension goes to A J Laden at 0.49 per yard. A McKinley school stone contract is given to W E Walsh at 16400, with 164000 bonds noted. Temporary quarters plans discussed to house displaced students on Hobart site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Walkerville
Meaderville
McKinley School
Parrot Extension
Henry Mueller
California
McKinley
Winters
Parsons & Boomer
Richards
A. J. Walker
Wakerville
I. Kruger
N. J. Colleen
W. E. Lindsay
Eschle Plumbing and Heating Company
Eschle Plumbing & Heating Company
Meaderville School
O'Brien
Parrot
A. J. Wilkinson
A. J. Laden
M. J. Whitney
Parsons & Bloomer
Hobart
Butte Wedding on West Tour Ties Mikesell and Wilson
Mikegell, district court clerk at Atwood Kansas, wed Miss Jessie Wilson in Butte after a West tour. Joined by Mr and Mrs A Alley the party visited Norris then the clerk of courts. Judge Arnold performed the ceremony before the couple resume a wedding tour toward Alaska and home by the southern route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Mikegell
Atwood
Kan
Jessie Wilson
Butta
A. Alley
Norris
Misa Wilson
Arnold
Mikesell
Alaska
Boy 12 Is Reprimanded In Lumber Theft Case
John Doe Quinn appeared before Justice Neenan in Walkerville court charged with stealing lumber valued at 32.50 from Glengarry mine. Wallace McGuire filed the complaint. the boy was brought to court to deter further trespassing. He was reprimanded and dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doe Quinn
Justice Neenan
Walkerville
Glengarry
Wallace McGuire
Tie
Mathison Doing Nicely After Leg Amputation
Helena July 15. J H B Mathison the man shot in the leg near Basin the other day is doing nicely since his leg was amputated. The nurse in charge at St Peter's Hospital said yesterday that he would likely be up and about in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
J. H. B. Mathison
Basin
St. Peter's
Marconi Sends Wireless Signal Across Baltic Road
London reports Marconi aboard the Carlo Alberto at Cronstadt received signals from the Cornwall wireless station about 1200 miles away partly over land. Complete messages reached Skagen Denmark about 850 miles from Cornwall.
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The
Standard
London
Marconi
Carlo Alberto
Cronstadt
Russia
Hi London
Cornwall
Skagen
Denmark
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Japanese Empire
Little Brown Men
John Walsh
Jack
Nellie
Mrs. Roosevelt
Missouri
New Englanders
Nan Laeed
Forester Picnic
Mountain View Park
Knights OF Columbus
Butte Briefs
Cc. J. Davis
Tered
Pacific
Trusters
Colleen
Eschle Com
Pany
Menderville
WeKinley School
Atwood, Kansas
Mathison
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