McArthur Sentenced to Death in Dotson Murder Case
James McArthur alias Fleming was sentenced to be hanged for murder in the first degree in the Oliver Dotson death case. Clinton Dotson, son of the murdered man, began trial for murder as the court set September 6, 1901 for McArthur's execution. Ellis Persinger testified about the conspiracy plot and pay, with jurors selected for Clinton Dotson's trial and witnesses recalled from the earlier case.
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Standard
Deer Lodge
James McArthur
Fleming
Oliver Dotson
Clements
Clinton Dotson
McArthur
Ellis Persinger
Clinton Yotson
Eugene Cullinane
Washington Gulch
James Fleming
Washington Guich
Powell County
James Fleming, Alias McArthur
Dotson
Ellie Persinger
Oliver Benson
Young Benson
Cullinane
A. C. Glover
A. Mizner
Robert Tibbetts
J. W. Bacon
Avon
John McDonald
Butte
Becky Ferris
Helena
Gussie White
Anaconda to Butte Round Trips with Track Admission
Train service offers two round trips between Anaconda and Butte with race track and cycle track admissions included. First departure 11:15 a.m. from Anaconda, return 6:40 p.m. at Butte for $1.50. Second departure 5:40 p.m. from Anaconda, return 11:15 p.m. for $1.00. Tickets on sale daily.
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Anaconda
Butte
Butte Athletic Association
Steamship Miami Offers Superior Accommodations Saving Passengers
The Miami of the Northern Steamship line rivals the North West and North Land in comfort. Traveling to the Pan-American exposition and Eastern cities, passengers can sail twice weekly from Duluth with connections to the Eastern Railway of Minnesota. Illustrated details, rates, and berth reservations are available from Great Northern Railway agents.
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Miami
Northern Steamship Company
North West
North Land
Duluth
Eastern Railway
Minnesota
Great Northern Railway
Montana Warm Day Draws Complaints From Pedestrians
A hot spell in Montana made daytime strolling uncomfortable as sun heat drove people to the shade. No heat prostration was reported, but pedestrians sweated after light exertion while weather observers noted the day’s high temperature.
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Montana
Harrison
Record Heat Tap Test Still Feels Oppressive
The day measured 88 degrees marking five degrees below the yearly high yet the heat felt harsher than on hotter days when conditions felt milder to residents.
City pages bustle with sales, socials and arrivals
Anaconda notices from hotel ads to social events fill the town schedule. Merchants promote discounts on watches and silks while residents mingle over theater dances, jewelry orders, and new clothing lines. Several city figures and visitors arrive, including Missoula and Hamilton names, with shifts in hospital staff and a charity tea planned at the Methodist church.
Peruna Promises Restored Nerves and Health
Letters from Georgia and Vermont praise Peruna for curing nervous prostration and catarrh. Sufferers report improved energy, weight gain, and sustained health after using the remedy. Readers are urged to write Dr Hartmann for free advice.
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Hartmann
Dr. Hartmann
van Hartmann Sanitarium
Columbus
Onto
Broken Sidewalks Spark City Debate on Enforcement
Citizens complain as drivers damage sidewalks by crossing them with teams. City Attorney Sawyer urges officers to enforce the ordinance, while officials differ on responsibility. Protruding nails and broken walks pose hazards, with accidents narrowly avoided and repairs urged.
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Sawyer
Anaconda Upgrades Sidewalks to Prevent Wagon Crossing
City Engineer MacDonald leads repairs on most old sidewalks to reduce crossings by heavy teams. Chief Taylor notes alleys and streets serve wagons, not sidewalks, with few buildings requiring sidewalk crossings. Trains to Mountain View park run nightly at 7 30, 8, and 8 60 with high glass vaudeville and dancing for 10 cents.
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MacDonald
Anaconda
Chief Taylor
Mountain View Park
Hartley Charged With Jail Breaking
Hartley the prisoner accused of escaping from county jail was captured in Missoula and returned to serve the remainder of his term. He pleaded not guilty to jail breaking and requested a jury trial set for next Monday. Two men arrested for vagrancy include one who used the alias John Doe and posted 35 to secure release. John Riley faces 36 days in jail.
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Kid’ Hartley
Conley
Hartley
Missoula
Justice of the Peace
Frank Kennedy
Kennedy
Marinville
John Doe
Hayes
John Riley
Mainville
Board of Trustees
Ravalli County
Montana
O'Hara & Myers
Hamilton
A. Ohara
Newbro's Herpicide Promises Dandruff Cure
Science praises Newbro's Herpicide as a germ killer for dandruff aiming to reach the hair root and restore luxuriant growth. The product claims to prevent itching scalp falling hair and baldness and is sold at druggists as the only dandruff destroyer.
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Adam
Newbro
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Keppler Jewelry Co
Main Street
Arroy Sores
Colbert L A
Cluett
Tel Heen & CO
Eon
W. R
Meyers
W. Park
Verberkmoes
Tolan Co.'s
Flor de
Baltimore
Cherry St
Day Bros
Hammerslough’s
A. J. Cambell
Conley & Clague
A. E. Peters
Strain
J. M. Ratcliffe
H. L. Myers
B. McGinty
Dave Morgan
Black Eagle Club
Austrian Hall
Union Orchestra
The
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Strain’s
Misa Wickerir
Copper City Commercial Company
Pacific Coast
East
New York
McRae & Co
E. Park
Harry McDonald
Foulard
Queen Esther Cantata Company
D. R. McRae
DPD
J. O' Donahoe
M. Pierce
John Healy
Mrs. Pierce
Mrs. Healy
E. 8. Rinehart
Rinehart
Davidson Block
N. 8S. Snyder
St. Ann's Hospital
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
E. G. Cattermole
Strain’s Department Store
Otto Ochler
la Crosse
Wis
W. M. Twohy
Geoffrey Laveile
Spokane
H. L. Meyers
Gilberton Oberton
San Francisco
A. Jamesbin
FE. M. Ratecliffe
James Fallon
J. A. Walsh
H. K. Burch
Pullman
Wash
John Pearson
Collins
Idaho
H.turrish
DR. Mott’s Chemical CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Fpinlen-Media Drug Co
Martin Drug Co
Professor Smith
Georgia
Lion
A. M. Smith
Academy of Veazey
Peruna
Martin W. Wheelock
Montpelier, Vt
Peruna Medicine Co
John F. Schmidt
Carthage
Oho
Tonite
Vieaded
Daly Bank and
Trust Company OF
John BR Toole
M. B. Greenwood
Louis V. Bennett
Norbeck
Anaconda Property
K. Edwards
Birch Street
Board of Commissioners
Board of Equalization
Phil Greenan
Dandruff
W. A. Cook
M. D
the Cook Medical CO
Curtis ST
Denver
Colo
Thorp Bik
Indianepolis
Johnson Bros
Sete Eee
Copper City Commercial Co
Anaconda Copper Mining CO
Lumber Department
Hamilton, Mont
Cor. Birch and
Front Streets
Ansaconde
Oyez
M. J. FitzPatrick
E. Commercial Ave
Groger
Griggs, Cooper & Co., Mirs
Aseconéa, Mentane
U States
Sige
J. W. Mehargoe
Anaconda Business Directory
Warm Springs
J. H. French
W. Laird
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