Yellowstone Kelly Horse Thief Captured Then Escapes Jail
Old Montana tale recalls Sheriff Edsall and Tom Farrell arresting a horse thief near Helena. The suspect known as Yellowstone Kelly is said to have escaped Virginia City jail, stole a mare from Meadow Creek teacher Jackson, and later sent $200 to repay him before disappearing. Headlines end with an ad for Tonkin's straw hats.
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Helena
Jack Edsall
Madison County
Benton Road
Edsall
Tom Farrell
Virginia City
Montana
Bert Avery
Pony
Bob Conway
Reno
Nev
Missouri River
Black Cat
Conway
Utah
Yellowstone
Kelly
Farrell
Man shoots at women on ranch near Belgrade
Last Wednesday a man entered a ranch owned by the Misses Shepler near Belgrade and fired shots through the house and near the women's feet after expressing a grievance. No injuries were reported.
Preacher Rev Tilburn Returns From Europe to Deliver New Sermons
The Rev E A Neard Oliver Tilburn, pastor of Shortridge Memorial Christian Church, returned to Butte Friday after a long Europe trip. In Paris he arranged music lessons for his son Arthur and gained impressions to shape a forthcoming sermon series set to begin next Sunday.
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Eaneard Oliver Tilburn
Shortridge Memorial Christian Church
Tilburn
Butte
Europe
Paris
Arthur
London
Sandy Lane Pioneer Remembered At Montana Funeral
Old time Montanans gathered at Mt. Moriah cemetery as Sandy Lane, a noted Pony resident and frontier figure, was laid to rest. A veteran of Pony days recounted Lane guiding volunteers against Nez Perce raiders in August 1877, helping recover stolen horses with Jay Paul and others.
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Sandy
Lane
Mt. Moriah
Standard
Nez Perces
Montana
Pony
Madison County
Jay Paul
Sandy’ Lane
Madison Valley
Joseph
Old Quartz
Paul
West Fork
Willows
Red Horse
Edward Sparrow
Madison
Sparrow
Henry Lake
Howard
Democratic hopefuls line up for nominations in Silver Bow
Phil Goodwin seeks mayoral nomination on the Democratic ticket after twice serving as city treasurer. Joseph R. Jackson and Pat Heaney are eyed for railroad commissioner. Jack Layton challenges for county commissioner while M. P. Gilchrist and Judge Lindsay are discussed for judicial posts. Two new coroner contenders, Harry Davenport and Jerry Mahoney, appear along with possible bids for assessor and sheriff. Public administrator prize looms as convention draws near.
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Phil Goodwin
Goodwin
Silver Bow
Joseph R. Jackson
Jackson
Butte
Lke Harriman
Pat Heaney
Quo
Jack Layton
John G. Holland
P. J. Brophy
Heinze
German Societies Picnic At Reichle Ranch Near Glen Station
The United German societies of Butte plan a picnic at Reichle ranch near Glen Station on the Oregon Short Line. A special train will leave the lower depot at 9 o'clock morning. Events include fat and lean races for men and women, boys three legged and sack races, and children egg race plus dancing boating fishing and music.
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United
Butte and Vicinity
Reichle Ranch
Glen Station
Oregon
Sheep Shearers Union in Annual Session On Sunday Committee Work
Members of the Sheep Shearers Union of America in annual session spent Sunday in committee conferences. Reports expected to be ready for morning meeting as delegates from across the Wool-growers states continue several days of hard work in town. President Forrest praised the gathering as the best yet and delegates planned further sessions.
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Sheep Shearers’ Union of America
Forrest
West
Old-Timer of Butte Camp Dies Near Sheridan
E. J. Hogan aged 68, Civil War veteran and early Butte resident since 1876, died in Sheridan Saturday night of heart trouble. He worked as an engineer and miner, later master mechanic at the Gagnon, and moved to a ranch near Sheridan a year ago. Survived by two sons Charles and George Hogan and daughter Mrs. Clara Rummars of Butte. wife predeceased him. Funeral arrangements pending.
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Butte
E. J. Hogan
Sheridan
Hogan
Pennsylvania
Gagnon
Charles Hogan
George Hogan
Clara Rummars
Great reduction on children's coats in Butte store
A Butte shop at 15 East Granite advertises a great short term sale on children's coats offering discounts for a few days.
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East Granite
Butte
Chaffin to Be Formally Nominated in Chicago
Chicago officials announced Eugene W. Chaffin will be formally notified of his Prohibition Party presidential nomination in Chicago on August 16. The decision was made today in the city.
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Chicago
Eugene W. Chaffin
Prohibition Party
Monahan Not Fined in License Dispute
A reported fine of Bart L. Monahan by Judge McGowan for operating a brokerage without a license is incorrect. The dispute with the treasurer’s office over his license was resolved without police court action or any fine. Orton Bros piano organ promotions appear in the same item.
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Bart L. Monahan
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Tickets on Sale on Oregon Short Line August 8
Tickets go on sale via the Oregon Short Line on August 8 with a final return limit of 15 days. Reserve Pullman berths immediately at Short Line city ticket office No. 2 N Main St Butte Montana. F D Wilson D P A.
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Oregon Short Line
Short Line
City
N. Main St
Butte
Mont
F. D. Wilson
William Somerville alias Yellowstone Jack jailed on charges
Special dispatch from Bozeman reports William Somerville also known as Yellowstone Jack was placed in county jail last evening facing charges.
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Standard
Bozeman
William Somerville
Yellowstone Jack
Hull Is Nominated For Seventh Iowa District Seat
In Des Moines yesterday the long battle for the Republican nomination ended with Captain Hull securing the nomination in the Seventh Iowa district by a margin of 40 votes over Judge F. Prouty. The result confirms Hull as the party candidate for the forthcoming election.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Judge F. Prouty
Apt. J. A. T. Hull
Captain Hull
Corn Be Gone With Sure Shot at Fosselman
A local ad promotes Sure Shot insecticide for corn, priced at 25 cents, available at Fosselman's store located at 43 East Park. The short notice highlights quick action against corn pests.
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Fosselman’s
East Park
Alfalfa crop momentum and building progress noted
Special Dispatch to the Standard Twin Bridges reports the first cutting of alfalfa near completion with good tonnage and quality despite dry weather. Grain crop looks strong but harvest is delayed due to late spring. A. McDonald advances assembly hall work at the state orphans home while wool sales remain sparse. Christopher Mauer sells 33,000 pounds at 17 cents in Dillon.
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A. McDonald
Dillon
State Orphans’ Home
McDonald
Christopher Mauer
Blaine
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Rex Lye
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Joseph Richards
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John Lindsay
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Jerry Mahoney
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John Lowney
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P. S. Sullivan
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Anthony McBride
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T. P. O'Leary
Tom Prendergast
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Pat O'Neill
the Gallatin
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Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Main and Park Sts
Butte, Montana
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Salt Lake
Riddell Paint and Paper Co
West Park
Hull
Bright Corner Corner Park
Dakota Streets
Ummer Uits
Broadway
William A. Brady
Mr Mantel
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