Butte Boy In Custody Over Incorrigibility Claim
John S. Redington brought his 13-year-old son James to the county jail on an incorrigibility complaint and asked for him sent to the reform school. The parents say the boy has misbehaved since age six, runs with bad company, and has stolen money from his father. The boy likely remains jailed for months until trial, after both court departments adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Redington
North Main Street
James
Reform School
Kelley
Reddington
Mr. Kelley
New Pastor Appointed for Townsend Church
Father Francis O Farrell named pastor of Townsend church after serving in Helena as assistant at Sacred Heart cathedral and delivering St Patrick's Day sermons. Irish born priest educated in Carlow and Montreal, taught at Notre Dame College, Montreal, and ordained for the Helena diocese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis O'Farrell
Townsend
Father O'Farrell
Woodford
Ireland
St. Patrick’s College
Carlow
Notre Dame College
Montreal
Imruchesi
Helena
J. B. Brondel
Sacred Heart
Butte
St. Patrick’s
Father O’ Farrell
Butte Briefs: Excursion, Arrests and Mining Stocks
The Short Line excursion carried several hundred fishermen to the Big Hole with many returning heavy baskets. The county attorney filed complaints against James McNeal for grand larceny and against J D Leblanc for third degree assault on David Alexander. James Kaley faces charges for breaking a nickel slot at the California brewery and taking about seven cents. Oaklands Chief Hodgkins arrived for William Eaton’s arrest after an assault on an 18 year old girl on June 2 and will move to Helena then Oakland with Eaton and two accomplices. Boston and Montana Mining reports capital stock of two million dollars fully paid. assets listed at four million two hundred fifty thousand thirteen dollars and liabilities at two million one hundred forty five thousand four hundred ninety five dollars. Mortgage totals one and a half million dollars. Statements signed by H H Rogers, William G Rockefeller, Adolph Lewisohn and W J Riley on the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNeal
J. D. Leblanc
David Alexander
James Kaley
California
C. Hodgkins
Oakland
Cal
Butte
William Eaton
Hodgkins
Helena
Eaton
Boston & Montana Mining Company
C Cmpany
H. H. Rogers
William G. Rockefeller
Adolph Lewisohn
W. J. Riley
State Board to Hear Railroads Valuation in Montana
Special Dispatch reports on July 23 that the state board of equalization will hear Tax Commissioner Fernauld of the Northern Pacific and Tax Commissioner Wilkison of the Great Northern regarding roadbed valuations in Montana for the year. Other railroad reps will present Wednesday on similar subject with the total assessment area under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Tomrrow
State Board of Equalization
Fernauld
Northern Pacific
Wilkison
Great Northern
Montana
T. G. Heine M D Physician and Surgeon
Dr T G Heine physician and surgeon offers eye ear nose and throat specialty services. Office hours are 9 am to 12 pm 1 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at Room 401 He ning Butte telephone 508.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hening
Butte
State railroad revenue near fifteen million last year
The railway earnings for the state last year approached 15 million dollars. It is understood the state board plans no material change in these figures for the current year.
Sheep Slaughter Report Near Wyoming Line
A Cheyenne dispatch to the Republican says mountain cattlemen from Routt county Colorado killed more than 1500 sheep at Martin Johnsons camp just across the Wyoming line in Routt county. Herders were not molested but warned to keep sheep from crossing into Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colo
Republican
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rawlins
Carbon County
Routt County
Colorado
Martin Johnson
Wyoming Line
Tragic Burmah Idol Ends Up With Philadelphia Collector
The article recounts the tale of a bronze Buddha idol cast in Burmah in the early 1700s and later hidden and stolen by French sailors from the ship L Esperance near Tonquin. After a violent pursuit and superstition aboard, the idol was salvaged by the ship's captain and eventually passed to English collectors before reaching James E. Richardson of Philadelphia. The artifact measures about 20 inches, weighs around 40 pounds, and depicts the Buda Sahva Muni in a seated Vajra Payana pose with a half intact coronal and distinctive eyes.
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James E. Richardson
Philadelphia
Burmah
Shwebo
Upper
Havre
Tonquin
Gulf of Tonquin
L' Psperance
L' Esperance
Jean Pitou
Pitou
Marie Robert Montfaucon
Richardson
Forger Walter Boyer Arrested in Benton County Charge
Dispatch reports Walter Boyer is under arrest in Benton on forgery charges. Authorities believe he is a 4 man wanted in the county for raising a $1 check to $70 and cashing it at the Great Falls National Bank. The fraudulent check was issued by John T. Murphy's foreman at Brighton. trace of the forger was found only after Boyer’s capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Great Falls
Walter Boyer
Benton
Great Falls National Bank
John T. Murphy
Brighton
Boyer
Geronimo Mad Prisoner At Fort Sill After Detention
After a lengthy detention at Fort Bill Geronimo the infamous Indian leader is reported to have gone stark mad and is now held as a prisoner at Fort Sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Fort Bill
Geronimo
Fort Sill
Fred Puffer Dies. Champion Hurdler and Broad Jumper
Fred Puffer, longtime standout hurdler and broad jumper for the United States and Canada, is dead. The news confirms the prominent athlete known for national titles and durable versatility in track events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fred Puffer
United States
Canada
Baron von Manteuffel Dies in Berlin
Berlin reports the death of R Baron von Manteuffel a noted conservative statesman and Reichstag member in July. The obituary notes his prominence in politics and public service leaving a significant political legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
R Baron von Manteuffel
Reichstag
Guy
Mieventh District GOP Nominates B. Crouch for Congress
Jrouston Texas July 23 The Eleventh district republican convention nominated B Crouch of Pearsall for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jrouston
Texas
Mieventh
B. Crouch
Pearsall
Congress
Foreign Ministers to Be Sent to Tientsin by China
Foreign ministers will be sent ten to Tientsin by China and plan to see active service in China before returning home. Relatives and friends, mostly women, spent hours Sunday with the soldiers under strict rules. The soldiers joked and laughed despite the tearful goodbyes, seeming proud of serving abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
China
Boxer Uprising Aid From Captain McCalla
Rev George D Wilder reports from Tientsin the Boxer outbreak climaxes with murder arson as Boxers attack along the Tientsin Pekin line. Captain McCalla leads American forces aided by Japanese and British to Pekin, sending trains with troops cannons and machine guns to secure rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Maes
George D. Wilder
Tientsin
McCalla
United States Navy
Mr. Wilder
Kalgan
Linching
Pekin
Paotingfu
Chochou
Liniiho
Changhsintien
Lukouehiao
Newark
Blue Jackets
Chinese Repulsed After Stubborn Mine Near Weihaiwei
Reported encounters between British and Chinese forces near Weihaiwei ended with Chinese forces repulsed after stiff resistance. A separate telegram from M Krutizki cites Chinese troops occupying Chailar and Russian concentrations at Charbin as of early July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Wehaiwei
M. Krutizki
al- Batehi
trans-Baikal
Chailar
Charbin
Troops Arrive in Seattle from Fort Niobrara En Route to Orient
One hundred men and 306 horses of the 1st United States Cavalry, under Lt. Hartman, arrived at Seattle and camped at Fort Lawton. They will be joined this week by seven more troops of the same regiment as they prepare for a voyage to the Orient. sailing date not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
1St
United States Cavalry
Hartman
Fort Niobrara
Orient
Fort Lawton
Appointment of Captain Usedom as aide-de-camp
Berlin on July 2 reports Emperor William naming Captain Usedom of the cruiser Hertha now in Chita as aide-de-camp. The emperor lauds him as a prudent leader admired by English and Russian admirals and thanks all who earned laurels for the young party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Emperor Wiliam
Usedom
Heratha
Chita
Foreign Ministers Safe, French Consul Reports from Pekin
Paris reports M Delcasse says a Chefoo telegram dated July 2 states all foreign ministers are safe in Pekin and the government is taking steps to protect and deliver them. The governor relays reliable news from Pekin confirming safety and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Delcasse
Chefoo
Pekin
Lords Pass Bill Blocking Arms Exports Under War Preface
London reports the house of lords advanced to the second reading a bill authorizing the queen to prohibit arms and ammunition exports to any country if there is belief they may be used against British forces or allied co operatings forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Chinese Chargé D Affaires Seeks Peking Contact
In Brussels on July 33 the Chinese chargé d affaires says he has telegraphed to the Chinese minister at Pekin to place Baron de Vinck, the Belgian minister, in communication with Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Teung Huamen
Pekin
Baron de Vinck
Belgium
English Secretary Claims Pekin Legation Safe for Move
Sir Halliday Macartney, counsellor and English secretary to the Chinese legation in London, stated this evening that the Pekin legation is safe and about to proceed to Tientsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Halliday Macartney
Pekin
Tientsin
Troops Sail From Salt Lake City Under Lt White
Salt Lake Utah July 23 Troops ord cavalry Lieutenant White commanding left this city tonight for San Francisco. The colored troopers are much elated at the move and express pride in their unit and its prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Utah
Ord
White
San Francisco
French Expeditionary Force to China Detailed
The Matin reports France will send an expeditionary corps to China totaling 13,000 men. It includes two brigades with marines under General Frey and other troops from the war department led by General Baillaou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
The
Matin
Expeditionary Corps
France
China
Frey
War Department
Baillaou
Incomes of Professional Men from the Medical Record
The article compares earnings across professions in Britain and the United States. It notes lawyers and clergy often outpace doctors, cites urban and rural physician incomes around 1500 to 2000 dollars, and highlights high living costs for doctors while ministers face constraints. It discusses start-up struggles, enduring toil, and argues for higher medical education standards to curb oversupply and quackery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
William Gull
Andrew Clarke
Popper
William Jenner
United States
United Kingdom
New York
Chicago
Theron Ware
Harold Frederic
Sir Andrew Clarke
Oster
America
The Installment Wedding Fee Tale From Lippincotts
A bridegroom proposes paying a three dollar wedding fee in quarterly installments, explaining a wage cut. A southern minister recalls a wedding where the groom paid with a pair of fowls tied by the legs, claiming they were “of his own raisin” as payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincotts
Broom-elect
Glories in His Crimes
A publisher reports a stranger letter claiming a long criminal history and a plea to publish his life. The author writes of arrests multiple times, escapes, gunfire, and personal upheaval seeking a public platform.
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James Reddington
Butte Briefs
Simon Bank Jeweler
Ain St., Butte, Ment
T. G. Heine
M. D
Andol
Jeronimo Insane
Karen von Manteuffel
M’calla
Weihaiwei
Reedom
Bir
Taffeta
Iene
Derk
Caen
Torchon Lace
Valenciennes Lace
Loania Uc Yard
R Walsis
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
E. Park, Butte
Hall
Snake River
Western Medical
E. Broadway
Butte, Montana
Adi
Swend Carlson
Tom Moore
Main
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
IGE
Lumber Department
Hou
Mamilton, Mont
Omee
Cor
Arizona
Birch
Front
Anaconda
Serasaapanian
Sara
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
Bonner, Mont
Planing Mill
Bute
Missoll
Butte Bird Store
W. Broadway
Keeley Institute
Boulder Hot Springs
Mont
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