Wanton Murder Aroused City in 1902 Case
The article details a fatal shooting on a hill after a dispute over a gun bought for four dollars and seventy five cents. John McGeary admits the act in a signed statement, while a dying witness, William John Evans, names the defendant and describes the confrontation and injuries, with medical staff failing to save Evans. The statements were signed in the presence of county officials.
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Main Street
John McGeary
D. H. Morgan
John Conley
St. Ann's Hospital
Duffy
J. B. McIntosh
Tragic Shooting Shocks Anaconda Officials
Mr Evans a respected official linked with Amalgamated companies was shot dead in a Montana hotel vicinity. Eyewitnesses and friends from Ana conda Butte and Great Falls recall his kindness and broad spirit as communities mourn the assassin McGeary whom locals condemn for the cold blooded act.
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Anaconda
Butte
Great Falls
Evans
Amalgamated
Montana
Washoe
McGeary in Jail After Fatal Shooting at Washoe Plant
John McGeary remains in county jail after admitting to shooting Mr Evans who he says persecuted him. McGeary described prior injuries at the Washoe concentrator plant and expressed intent to sue the Anaconda company. He gave a personal portrait of Evans and his career in Montana mining.
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William John Evans
John McGeary
Esterbrook
Mr. Evans
Evans
Anaconda Company
McGeary
Washoe
Trippet
Evans Honored as Concentrating Expert and Family Figure
Mr. Evans, born in Scotland sixty one years ago, is described as an ideal husband and father and an ablest concentrating expert in his family life. He emigrated to the United States and built a respected life.
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Mr. Evans
Scotland
United
Evans Shot Shocks Great Falls Readers
Special dispatch from Great Falls reports the morning arrival of news that Mr. Evans was shot at Anaconda, shocking local readers and prompting immediate attention.
Man Tailored Pedestrian Cloth Suits Arrive at House Store
Prices begin at 22 50. The store highlights suits from a leading New York maker and notes they are the season's first, exclusive to their House, with other high class European and American specialties.
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New York
Leonard Street
Europe
America
Silk and dress goods sale spurs big discounts
Butte store touts heavy silk items at 3 per yard and 47¢ yard for assorted silks and satins. Remnants, towels, belts, buckles, hosiery, gloves, kids shoes, dresses and wrappers follow with deep cuts, plus men and boys clothing at 25 percent off.
Tragedy Shocks Great Falls Community As Evans Murder News Spreads
News of the Evans murder caused a local sensation in Great Falls with crowds at newspapers and telegraph offices. A special train carried Mrs Evans and surviving relatives to Anaconda for the family, while others remained behind in mourning and awaiting details. the 903 engine and two coaches were used for the record run.
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Evans
Great Falls
W. J. Evans
Carl
Thomas
Helena
Jena
Earle Strain
George
Chicago
Hollingshead
William
Anaconda
Burns
Ford
Copper City
Press Association to Meet in Bitter Root via Special Train
Montana State Press association officers urge members to assemble in Butte on September 6 and travel by a special Northern Pacific train to Hamilton. The conference will follow the Mining Congress with discussions on practical benefits for publishers. The Bitter Root valley offers a festive backdrop and a cordial welcome from Hamilton citizens.
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Butte
Montana Press Association
Miles Romney
Walter Aitken
Romney
Bitter Root
Hamilton
Press Association
Mining Congress
Montana State Press Association
Iutte
Mont
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Five o Clock Dinner Theme Noted in Mrs Marks's Gathering
A social note reports Mrs. G. J. Marks hosting a five o clock dinner. The event reflects a cordial social visit with guests joining for light conversation and refreshments.
Death ends life of Lillie Gallagher in Butte
Lillie Gallagher, a longtime Butte resident, died from a morphine overdose at her home 3 Arizona alley Friday morning. A coroner's jury ruled death by her own action, and her funeral is set for 2 pm at Tachell undertakers with friends to follow to Mt. Moriah cemetery.
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Lillie Gallagher
Butte
Mt. Moriah
Tachell Undertaking
Arizona Alley
Tachell’s
Foley listed at Finlen after move from Anaconda
M. J. Foley, formerly of Anaconda, now residing in Pony, is registered at the Finlen hotel.
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M. J. Foley
Anaconda
Pony
Finlen
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Wan
John M’geary
Boston & Montana Company
Frank Klepetko
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Howard
Sarah Evans
Helen
Jean
Klepetko
United States
Boston & Montana
the Vic
Tim
Byron
Chantilly
Hanan
Connell
Grenoble
France
Long Kimonas
Dresden
M. J. Connell Company
Ern Pacific Railroad
James Turner
City
Frank Barrett
W. B. Knowlton
G. J. Marks
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