City blames races for crime rise in court remarks
In a police court session Judge Booker told prominent citizens the races drew a hoodlums and beggars to town, deeming races a community detriment. Cases of Burton, Johnson, Walsh, O'Brien and others ended in fines from 10 to 50 dollars, or jail time for theft and concealed weapons.
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Booker
Neeson
Toutsts
Harry Burton
Johnson
Burton
Saltie
Butte
Radvich
Ivan Lincoln
P. Walsh
John O’brien
Whittler
Cornelius
Comedian's Mask at the American Theater
Comedian's Mask a two reel drama starring King Baggot is the feature at the American theater today. Photography and costuming attractively carry the story of a comedian under poison's influence with effective character work by Baggot. The film includes stage hands and backstage scenes, with an ending involving wife and child. Also on bill are two other subjects and an excellent Panama Trio musical item.
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King Baggot
Baggot
Panama
Safe man Arthur Thomas dies in Oregon mine mix up
Grace Thomas of 1827 Elm learned yesterday that Arthur M. Thomas aged 37, last in San Francisco, is dead after a mistaken report of his death in an Oregon mine. Relatives in Butte and Granite confirm the confusion and list three surviving kin, including Frank, H, and G, with a funeral to be held via the Cisco lodge of Masons.
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Grace Thomas
Elm
Arthur M. Thomas
San Francisco
Arthur Thomas
Oregon
Butte
Thomas
Ruby
Granite
Frank FE
Iver Bow Electric Company
Culbertson, Mont
Chicago
William Johns
Cisco Lodge of Masons
Murder case filers and warrant issued in Timber Butte dispute
County Attorney Napton issued a warrant for John Ensign charged with attempting to kill and assaulting Henry Ka ult. Ensign reportedly threatened guards during a wagon ride near Timber Butte, claiming ownership of a group of men. Authorities describe the dispute as violent and tied to a city dump incident.
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Napton
John Ensign
Ing
Henry S Ka
Ult
Klinburg
Able
Timber Butte
Ring Theft Case Attracts County Attorney Action
In 1912, J. Reed is charged with theft of a ruby ring valued at $100 from Mrs. Beste. Reed allegedly took the ring from Beste's finger without consent, claiming she previously gave permission to take it back, while Beste repeatedly sought its return.
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Beste
Reed
Issue Challenge in Butte Baseball Clash
Electrical workers of Butte challenge the JC McClellan led Silver Bow company in a Montana baseball game at Butte. The event pits local teams with strong community ties against a team named after the city’s Silver Bow company.
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Trical Workers of
Butte
Cha
Montana
Jc, McClellan, Care Silver Bow Company
Some Observations by the Wanderer on Dances by Age
The Wanderer notes that young people now party at country clubs until four in the morning while older generations traveled long distances for dances. He recalls real sporting dances with long gaps between events, yet they danced intensely and returned to the same venue for the next night.
Curb the Enthusiasm or Spark Across Borders
A hack driver warns that unchecked excitement in Mexico could provoke retaliation by a foreign power. He predicts growing tensions may escalate to a loud conflict, risking widespread belligerence and crisis. The quote underscores fears of an international flare up if tempers rise.
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Mexico
Tot climbs fire escape for medal at St Patrick's school
A 38-year-old mother chased after her child who wandered to an iron fire escape at St Patrick's school at Washington and Park. The tot reached a 30 foot high addition roof before the mother grabbed the child at the top landing. The mother, exhausted, carried the child down and then left through a nearby alley.
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St. Patrick’s School
Washington and Park
Butte Women Homeowners and Their Spending Question
In Butte the issue arises regarding men who own homes and the question of why many young women who earn salaries do not spend their income for certain needs. The text surveys attitudes toward women’s financial habits and independence.
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Butte
Notable Butte Girls Save Money and Invest Wisely
The article notes a class of Butte girls who own property and rentals, possess money at good interest, and wear fine clothes yet remain prudent savers. It highlights that sensible saving and investing is common among many local young women in Butte.
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Butte
Walkerville Shelters Hoboes From City Visitors
Walkerville residents express relief that the town sees few tramps and undesirables. While hoboes abound in nearby Butte and suburbs, the city on the hill remains unappealing to many wanderers, according to locals.
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Walkerville
Butte
Scent street car ride and foghorns in Butte whimsy
The piece paints Butte as a city of grand sights like the richest hill, with a quirky old bachelor in town who owns a talking machine and collects canned stories. It muses on crowded street corners, noisy foghorns from autos, and the jostling of crowds, cars, and pedestrians, ending with a wry note on being startled by a small runabout.
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Butte
George Wesley Davis Petitions for Letters
George Wesley Davis, eldest child of John Allard Davis, petitions in district court to be appointed administrator of the estate valued at about $15,000. He is brother of Andrew J. Davis, who filed for letters on Tuesday. John E. Davis served as administrator since his father's death.
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John Allard Davis
District Court
George Wesley Davis
Andrew J. Davis
John E. Davis
Black Hawk survivor Avery Dalton dies at 105
Elmwood Illinois reports Avery Dalton aged 105 believed last survivor of the Black Hawk war has died in Elmwood at his home. He lived a century and five years. Dalton was a veteran figure in local memory and history.
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Elmwood
Ill
Avery Dalton
Treasury Handles Record Cash by U S Government
The United States treasury reports cash handling of 7,071,520,000 in the fiscal year ended June 30, a record and about 469,769,000 more than last year. Including bonds and warrants, total transactions exceed 10,000,000,000 with no losses to the government. The receiving teller took in 75,353,000. paying teller cashed 118,177,000. shipping teller moved 884,518,000. change teller provided over 50,000,000 in small coins. Redemption receipts were 606,666,000 in old currency and 665,779,000 in national bank notes.
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Washington
United States Treasury
Federal Treasury
Treasury
United States
May Make Apple Vinegar Says Chemistry Bureau
Washington July 16 The federal bureau of chemistry declares farmers may safely make vinegar from apple juice and dealers may sell it under law. The statement urges Western Pennsylvania farmers to resume vinegar production to save thousands of bushels of apples once left to rot due to prior misunderstandings of the act.
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Washington
Federal Bureau of Chemistry
Pennsylvania
Government Pure Food Experts Seek to Reassure Farmers
Government pure food experts now seek to reassure both the farmers and the dealers amid ongoing concerns over standards. Officials emphasize safety measures, inspections, and support programs to stabilize markets and protect public health.
Richmond Woman Fined Over Split Skirt In City Court
Blossom Browning was fined 25 dollars for wearing a slit skirt in Richmond. The judge declared the fashion improper and noted the skirt was taken as evidence. Browning planned a trip to New York claiming locals are prudish.
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Richmond
Crutchfield
Walsh's Great Fortune Now Comparatively Small
Chicago residents heard that John R. Walsh estate, once valued at 15 million dollars before 1995 bank failures, has shrunk to 45 thousand dollars. Attorneys for the administratrix told the board of review that the estate’s assessment dropped from 150 thousand, with more than two thirds of assets solvent and a 105 thousand dollar reduction.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Board of Review
Anti tipping bill proposed in St Louis council
A drastic anti tipping measure was introduced in St Louis city council making tips to waiters and other servants illegal and making tip acceptance by employees a misdemeanor. The ordinance offers a half of any collected fine as reward to informants, with penalties from ten to fifty dollars per offense.
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St. Louis
Hotel Burned at Longport Near Atlantic City
Fire early today destroyed the 4 Devonshire hotel at Longport New Jersey. The building was partly filled with guests but all escaped unharmed and left the hotel safely as flames took hold.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Devonshire Hotel
Longport
Chinese Provinces Move Toward Independence in South China
Reports from Peking claim Kiangsi Kiangsu Kwangsi Fukien Szechuen Hunan Nganhwei and Kwangtung plan to declare independence and form a Southern Chinese confederacy. Fighting continues in Kiangsi as Japanese involvement and the recall of a U.S. envoy draw commentary. German consulate tension rises after extradition of revolutionaries at Hankow.
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Peking
Kiangsi
Kiangsu
Kwangsi
Fokien
Szechuen
Hunan Nganhwei
Kwangtung
China
Yuan Shi Kai
Charles R. Crane
United States
Chicago
Enjiro Ramaza
Nanking
Hankow
President commutes murder sentence in Indian Territory case
Washington July 16 President Wilson commuted today the life sentence of Thomas Powell convicted of murder at what was formerly Paul's Valley Indian Territory to expire at once.
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Washington
Wilson
Thomas Powell
Paul's Valley
Indian Territory
Four Die In Powder Plant Explosion Near Clipper Gap
Four men were killed in a powder works explosion near Clipper Gap, Auburn California. The cause of the blast has not been determined.
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Auburn
Cal
Clipper Gap
Here
Balaklava Survivor Daniel Dowling Dies at County Home
Daniel Dowling, a Balaklava Night Brigade survivor, died at the county home. Born in Ireland in 1882, he served 20 years in the British Army.
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Utica
Daniel Dowling
Nght
Balaklava
Ireland
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