Highway Robber Captured in Butte
Frank Ortoff, a 28 year old German-born man, confessed to two Wyoming stage coach holdups within ten days and was arrested in Butte after officers traced stamps and letters to Billings and Chicago. He says he planned further crimes but now faces federal action and potential long prison time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ortoff
Wyoming
United States
Mulholland
Post Office
Ortoff
Butte
Postoffice
Perkins
Standard
Rawlins
Wye
Buffalo
Sheridan
Wyo
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sporting Goods Manufacturers
Chicago
Billings
Bute
Great Northern Express Company
Ortofft
Moon
Logan
Empire
South Main Street
Empire Block
Uil
Mngs
Myuself
Otto
Heinses War Against Daly Bank Solvency Contested
Continued on page one the case Boston and Montana Consolidate Copper and Silver Mining Co versus Montana Ore Purchasing Co. Affiant seeks court action to cash a $350,000 security check and place proceeds in safe depositories. He alleges Daly Bank and Trust Co is aligned with Amalgamated Copper and Margaret Daly estate, owning major stock and engaging in related financial transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana Consolidate’ Copper and Silver Mining Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company Et al
Butte
Affiant
Te- Neves
First National Bank
W. A. Clark & Bm
State Savings Bank
Aetna Banking and Trust Company
How National Bank
Daly Bank and Trust Company
AmMffant
Margaret Daly
Marus Daly
Marcus Daly
Daily Bank and Trust Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Amalgamated Copper Npany
Consumer bays it Kansas City July 23
Community economy report notes a consumer demand uptick in Kansas City as July 23 trade activity shows signs of revival. Local merchants report rising foot traffic and cautious buying patterns amid a shifting market landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Coal price rise approved at Southwest miners conference
At a Pittsburg and Kansas mine operators conference attended by President John Mitchell, operators granted a 7 cent per ton increase for coal miners and decided to raise consumer prices from over 0 to 1 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest
Pittsburg
Kansas
John Mitchell
Runaway Wagons In West Granite Street Accident
A delivery team from Hennessy meat market lost control on Washington and Granite, colliding with Citvo market wagon at Montina and then with a Columbia market wagon in front of the county courthouse. Two front wheels were wrecked on the Columbia wagon. Hennessy and Citvo vehicles were damaged. no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Granite Street
Hennessy Meat Market
Washington and
Granite Streets
Montina Street
Citvo
Columbia Market
City Market
Hennessy
Trip Around the World at Mountain View Church event
The Mountain View church hosted a four horse tally ride titled A Trip Around the World. The 50 cent round trip toured the British Isles Japan Germany and the United States with cultural displays meals and live entertainment at each stop. Each station featured local hosts and decorations with performers and refreshments for attendees. The event concluded with a final visit to North Washington Street and netted substantial funds for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View
Quartz
Montana
A. H. Henry
British Isles
D.S. Matthews
Talbot Avenue
Wales
Ireland
Matthews
Mary J. Mitchell
Joseph Roberts
Richard Wearing
Joseph Knotwell
Japan
BE. N. Wood
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Hate Peck
Quong
J. D. Slemons
FE. N. Wood
Lottie Wood
Tulu Atkins
Edith Williame
Ethel Fluke
Katie Penaluna
Lillian Stevenson
Pocock
Pred Webb
Land of the Brave
Home of the Free
George Stevenson
North
Washington Street
United States
Pufahl
Abe
Uncle Sam
Stevenson
W. W. Walsworth
Grace Stevenson
J. A. Haker
George Bretherton
Ida Farrow
Bertha Waleworth
Ella McNeil
Ada Caruthers
Edna Roberts
Butte Eagles Seek Revenge At Columbia Gardens
The Butte Eagles and Anaconda Eagles prep for a rematch after Butte lost to Anaconda last Sunday. Both squads have bolstered lineups for a cleave and hotly contested game at Columbia Gardens this Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Eagles
Anaconda Eagles
Anaconda Aerie
Columbia Gardens
Services for Pope in Butte Churches
Catholic clergy in Butte announce a solemn requiem mass at 9 o clock tomorrow in all city churches. St Patrick s will be draped in mourning with five or six priests, a special muse and a panegyric for Pope Leo XIII. Similar services at St Lawrence and Sacred Heart at the same hour. Bells toll Friday evening and Saturday morning per Bishop Brandel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandel
Helena
Butte
Father de Siere
St. Patrick's Church
Leo XIII
St. Lawrence
Sacred Heart
Rome
Miner Judge Edward Sheehan Dies in Walkerville at 44
Edward C. Sheehan a longtime Butte miner and Democrat justice of the peace for Walkerville died at his home 49 West Daly street at 3 pm after a battle with miners' consumption. He served as justice since last fall and was elected by a large majority. He leaves a wife six children and a large family. Funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 pm with United Workmen auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Sheehan
Walkerville
West Daly Street
Justice Sheehan
Butte
Sheehan
Speculator
Parret
Justice of the Peace
Hill City
Pennsylvania
Thomas
Michael
Tate
John
T. F McCarthy
United Workmen
Receiver Appointed For Ryan Property In Montana Suit
The First National Bank of Leavenworth intervenor in Rosen Saum Bros. vs Ryan Bros. Cattle Co filed the complaint in Billings. A new form suit seeks a court appointment of a receiver to manage the defendant’s property. Peed W. Handel of Musselshell was named receiver with the livestock and Taneries of the company in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Billings
First National Bank of
Leavenworth, Han
Rosen- Saum Bros
Chicago
Ryen Bros. Cattle Company
Peed W. Handel
Musselshell Wee
Odell's Party Sets Park Trip Itinerary
Governor Odell of New York leads his party on a five day tour to Yellowstone Park. They depart from the park at Gardiner and travel back via Butte and the Oregon Short Line to Salt Lake City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medina
Odell
New York
Continental Divide
Yellowstone Park
Gardiner
Butte
Oregon
Salt Lake
Struggle for Life stage melodrama at Broadway
Walter Sanford's players presented The Struggle for Life at the Broadway theater to an appreciative crowd. The old style melodrama features a villain, helpless victims, and a virtuous hero exonerated in the end with a happy heroine clinging to him. Strong performances by Laura Wall, Ethel Earle, Adelaide Smith, William Desmond, Robert Homan, and Bart Wallace highlighted the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Sanford
Aloa
Laura Wall
Ethel Earle
Adelaide Smith
William Desmond
Robert Homans
Bart Wallace
Death of Edward C. Sheehan at Walkerville
Edward C. Sheehan aged 44 died yesterday at his home No 4 West Daly Street Walkerville The funeral will be Saturday July 25 at 2 pm from the residence to St Lawrence Church for services at 2 30 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward C. Sheehan
Daly Street
Walkerville
St. Lawrence Church
Butte Briefs Highlight Visits Shows and Marriages
Mrs. W V Richards of Dodgeville Wisconsin visits sister Mrs E J Gearing of Silver Bow park. Norris and Rowe trained animal show draws crowds. Today the show moves to Anaconda. Marriage licenses issued yesterday include Emil G Hanson Missoula and Maria Dussault Butte Matt Wiranth Franceska Kiosr Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Richards
Dodgeville
Iowa County
Wis
E. J. Gearing
Silver Bow Park
Norris & Rowe
Anaconda
Emil G. Hanson
Missoula
Maria Dussault
Butte
Matt Wiranth
Franceska Kiosr
Irish Picnic at Deer Lodge Draws Large Attendance
Deer Lodge hosts an Irish picnic next Sunday expected to attract well over 1 000 people from Anaconda and possibly twice that from Butte. Proceeds will go to the Thomas Preccis Meagher monument fund as railroad officials pledge comfortable travel and a pleasant trip. The town offers spring scenery and low travel rates along Missouri Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Anaconda
Ada
Phil Sheridan Society
Deer Lodge T
Thomas Preccis Meagher
Missouri Avenue
Richmond Report: Galveston Under Construction
Richmond Va July 23 The United States cruiser Galveston was under construction when ship works halted the project and delayed progress at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Galveston
Ship Works
Missing Teeth Spoiled Smiles Warns of Dental Shame
A local admonition declares there is no excuse for missing teeth and decayed mouths. It argues clean, good looking teeth improve any face and a missing tooth mars a smile, even on an otherwise attractive person.
First Lady Ka Beeley Sponsors Texas Launch
A vessel was successfully launched today after being placed in the hands of a receiver. Miss Ka Beeley of Texas served as sponsor while the sole government official present was Assistant Naval Constructor Groesbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ka Beeley
Texas
Groesbeck
Scarlet fever halts shipboard activity on U S 8 Boston
In Vallejo California on July 23 a yellow flag was raised aboard the U S 8 Boston at Mare Island after a scarlet fever case appeared aboard the vessel. The ship was at Mare Island navy yard and the warning flags indicated a health precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Cal
U. S
Boston
Mare Island
Also Mentioned on This Page
Orteo
Heinze
Daly Bank
Hanks
Alfiant
Anon
West
Granite
Tain View Church
Tally-biros
Locat Aerie
Pope
D.D.D
J. M. Daniels
Winchester
D. DD
Main Street
Anaconda, Mont
Tonkin
East Park Street
Wilson Bros
Madras
Shs
Edward Sheehan
Hatte
Ryan Property
New Hill
Ellis Paint CO
E. Quartz Street
Butte Briefs
United Irish Societies
Valley Town
Dentists
N. Y
West Parke-over Symons
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!