Man Breaks Case to Steal Gold in Owsley Block
George Sheppard, 38, claims to be son of a Massachusetts mill operator, broke into a display case in the Owsley block entrance on Mat and Park streets, stealing $43 in gold. Elevator boy Walter Stampson chased him, Patrolman D J Murphy tackled him, and Sheppard admitted the theft, saying hunger and desperation drove him. Gold and two false teeth were found on his person, with burglary charges filed.
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George Sheppard
Massachusetts
Owsley Block
Mat
Park Streets
Sheppard
Walter Stampson
Mi Broadway
D. J. Murphy
Act
John Calder
Four-piece dining set sale for two at nine fifty
Advertises a four piece eg cup set for two people at $9.50 plus tea balls spoon style and cake server at $3.50. Salt and pepper large sets priced at $4.50 a pair and a cheese server for $2. A height piece butter set $14 and baby feeders that do not spill contents $2. Steak set $4.75. Items displayed in the shop window today.
Butte Current Notes and Visitor Snippets
Butte social notes list local visits and arrivals including Miss Middleton of Deer Lodge, J. N. Joffray of Clancy, May Hansen among visitors, J. F. Mitchell of Lewistown, Mrs. T. Galaban of Twin Bridges, and many others. Local businesses advertise taxicabs and tour services. readers are urged to book seats for events.
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Walker
Kent
Orton Bros
Cash
Phoenix
Jess
Wilson
Bozeman
Butte
Yogen Brow
W. H. Smith
Whitebll
JF. T. Mitchell
Lewistown
T. Galaban
Twin Bridges
TL. C. Winters
Moore
W. I. Higgins
Deorsaxlge
W. H. Weed
Helena
Leggat
C. H. Strawbridge
Son of
Wisdom
Butte Cab and ‘Transfer Co
Ind
Bell
G. H. Daddow
J. G. Brown
Fort Benton
E. Korin
Joe Biiney
Walkervile
Atham- Fa
New 14 story jail planned on Thirtieth Street
New York plans a 14 story magnesi jail on Thirtieth Street near Sixth Avenue to be erected if current plans proceed. The facility, costing about 45000 dollars, targets women prisoners for care and custody.
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New York
Thirtieth Street
Sixth Avenue
In Old Rome Fashion Dictates a Woman's Garment
In ancient Rome a woman's character was judged by dress. The toge was worn by men, while the ia was the female garment, a loose robe over the tunic fastened at the waist with a girdle. Divorced women and courtesans were not allowed to wear it.
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Rome
Alleged Forger Taken Back to Gallatin
I E Sterling who acts as a cattle buyer defrauded in Gallatin area and will be prosecuted in Manhattan, police say. An offer to Sterling to evade trial was rejected. Sheriff Evans of Gallacia County escorted the prisoner east last night.
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Sterling
Manhattan
Butte
Evans
Gallacia
County
Dan Coleman Goes East For New York Purchases
Dan Coleman manager of the M. J. Connell store departed yesterday over the Suwaukee to New York for several weeks of buying ahead of the fall season. Also notes a Democratic central committee meeting set for Monday July 20 at 8 p.m. at headquarters 41 North Main Street with Nerny as chairman and J P Crowley as secretary.
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Dan Coleman
M. J. Connell
New York
Democratic Committee
Demcratic Central Committee
North Main Street
N.d. Nerny
J.P. Crowley
Automobile department offers motor clothes for men and women
The store advertises an automobile department supplying motor clothes for men and women, highlighting a range of apparel and accessories suitable for driving and casual wear.
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Automobile Department For Motor Clothes
Calgary Seethes Over Oil Discovery Boom
C M Black of Edmonton reports Calgary buzzing over new oil finds with wild promotions. He notes many promoters and exchanges, stock deals, and speculative leases turning into quick profits. Officials warn for conservative financing as the boom may fade, comparing Alberta hopes to California fields.
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Calgary
C. M. Black
Edmonton
Canada
Im Butto
Mr. Black
Office
Black
California
Alberta
Calry
New York
Giles
Boundary Line
Butte
Montana
Empress Bill Delights Summer Evening Crowd
A breezy high class vaudeville program at the Empress theater draws full houses this week. Murry Livingston and company perform The Man From Italy, pleasing patrons, while Helen Stuart and Fred Hall entertain. The Buch brothers showcase trampoline feats, Lex Copeland zings piano and voice, Valdos and company present illusionary novelty acts, and Lyle Bishop conducts the Empress orchestra with Righeclase selections.
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Empress Theater
Empress
Murry Livingston
Italy
Helen Stuart
Fred Hall
Buch Brothers
Lex Copeland
Valdos “and Company
Empress Cope
Lyle Bishop
Empress Orchestra
Bullwhacker Mine Doubledown Repair Halts Work
The Bullwhacker mine shut yesterday to repair the agitator in the leaching plant. Only the day shift operated, with operations expected to resume tomorrow.
Death notice of C J Calligan in Sioux City
Mrs. Stugn Ford of 3 North Jackson Street learned yesterday of the death of her brother C J Calligan in Sioux City as a result of injuries from a railway accident. Her husband works for the railroad and was in Butte. A separate item notes a bandit in Chicago drug store used a monkey in the window to attract a crowd.
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Stugn Ford
North
Jackson Street
C.J. Calligan
Sioux City
Butte
Chicago
Picnic Draws Irish Societies to Gregson Springs
Butte and Anaconda Irish Volunteers Hibernians and Robert Emmet Literary Association joined for a large picnic at Gregson Springs. About 4000 attended, with 2500 arriving by special trains. J J Lynch spoke, music and athletic events filled the day, culminating in a Gaelic football win for Butte’s Company A. Walter Ballard led prize wins in multiple events, including sprints, races, and field events, with Dan Finnegan and Ernest Dazay among top finishers.
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Gregson Springs
Irish Volunteers and Hibernians
Butte
Anaconda
Robert Emmet Literary Association
J.J. Lynch
Irish Volunteers
Iriah Volunteers
Walter Ballard
Butte Boys
Witer Ballard
Hertini
J. Boyer
Walter Tilard
J. McCaffery
Wilbur Zande
Dan Finnegan
E. J
James Sulls
Persistent Friends Back After Bridal Theft at Camp
A camp near Bernice saw a so called committee force a delay in the wedding party. Tom Davis aimed to reclaim his bride as the couple departed the honeymoon site for Butte. A confrontation ensued between the couple and the committee as they traveled to town.
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Tom Davis
Mrs. Davie
Butte
Beatie
Card of Thanks for Joseph Polkins
We sincerely thank our many relatives for the beautiful floral offerings and expressions of sympathy at the death and burial of our beloved son and nephew Joseph Polkins. Mr and Mrs RP Rolkins Mr and Mrs Charles Glass.
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Joseph Polkins
RP. Rolkins
Charles Glass
Wounded fugitive’s brother linked to theft and money
A hospital-bound fugitive known as Bell faced Sheriff Huntington in Challis Idaho as investigators allege his brother intercepted $125 for the sick man and spent it on a girl. The suspect used aliases Verney and Verley, with ties to Nevada Idaho and Washington state.
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AM. Bell
St. James
Pital
Sherif Hunt
Pinton
Challis
Idaho
Rome
Waitehally
Huntington
Nevada
Bell
Verding
Vitney
Verley
Shea’ Huntington
Nailis
Bridie
Eiko
New
Challis, A. Bul Geale Which the Patient, Is Alleged Thave
Verney
Fran
Butte
Democratic Committee Meeting In Silver Bow Tonight
Chairman J Nerny returns from Europe to urge full attendance at the Silver Bow Democratic county central committee meeting at 41 North Main Street. Officers will discuss selecting and recommending election judges and other campaign matters. The session begins at 5 PM with a large audience anticipated.
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R. J. Nerny
Democratic Central Committee
Butto
Europe
Silver Bow
Democratic County Central Committee
Wea
North Main Street
Sssarge
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the Clothery
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Free
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Bill
Bullwhacker
Gregson
Prom Butte
Butte Man
B. Her
Ernest Dazay
E. Herlin
Suitcase
E. Merlin
Jack
Mike C. Buckley
Jack Crowley
Mike C. Buckle
Ellen Downey
Anna Church
Con Leary Galahan
Dan Leahy
Con Lowney
Master James Daly
Elgin
Waltham
Vanguard
Crescent’ Street
Jamilton
Bunne
Mose Linz
Hlechiman
We Gurney
Ine Kea
Market
Cee
Bence
Ouster Sey
Bee
Quartz
Tad McCarthy
East Broadway Park
Franzman
Franzman Wallpaper Company
West Park Street
Florence Company
West Broadway
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