Burglary Suspect Fatally Shot During Pursuit
Hugh Anderson and G H Beal cornered a burglar at the Treloar residence in Granite and Alabama streets after a break in. James Marvin was shot by Anderson, wounded in the pelvis and intestines, and died at the county jail hours later. Marvin admitted Chicago origin, linked to recent city burglaries, and a pocketbook and other items were recovered at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Anderson
James Marvin
Marvin
Evan
Sam ‘Trefowr
Granite
Alabama
Betis
Anderson
Quarta Street
Crystal
G. H. Beal
Marevin
Man Qoit
Chicago
di Marvin
Tre Our
Butte Man Among the Dead in Train Wreck
A man believed to be W. E. Farrell of Butte Montana is found among victims of a Milwaukee train wreck near Ettera Minnesota Friday night. The body, aged about 90, is badly mutilated. A Farrell card and John M. Farrell wallet, both from Butte, plus a Miss Mattie Elliott photo, are recovered. The disaster count rises to three fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Anomher Ody
W. E. Farrell
Butte
Moni
Tooday
Ettera
Minn
Rate
Mont
John M. Farrell
Mattie Elliott
George
You Shest
Butte, Mont
Fate Decrees Otherwise In Salt Lake City Visitor
Father Lehner of Salt Lake City who last week suffered a severe lightning shock in Houiuer is in the city as the guest of Father Callahan. The reverend father shows no marks from the encounter and will remain in the city for a few days despite the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Lehner
Salt Lake City
Houiuer
Father Callahan
Keen Wins Open Stake At West Side Park Horse Race
M B Keen wins the open stake as about a hundred people attend the event at West Side Park in Hutte. The weather is windy and dusty but the sport proceeds with Keen taking top honors over the Border in the main stake. Carrie G defeats Gold Standard in a match race while Ierminy down Dorothy Belle. Second round results include Wattlebark over May Crawford and Dartmoor Dun over Peacemaker, with further bouts featuring Pleasanton, Queen Moo, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutte
Mit
Carrie G
Gold Standard
Ierminy
Dorothy Belle
Stanton Dick
Lady Crawford Wat Parader
Dyer the Borner
Strechlefior
Glencoe
Thistle
Wattlebark
Iisiness
Patty Braedon
Tin Roving
Dartmoor
Dun
Pleasant
SR Abantaineer
Queen Moo
I Kaen
King’s Maid
Sara
Kinges Roy
Lady Crawford
Sweinh
Over
the Border
Thien
Wattlehark
Butte Briefs Preview Diverse Local Happenings
Dr. B K Meeker returns from Salt Lake City. Mrs. William Brownfield visiting Helena host. News items include social visits, travel to Cornwall England, a serious eye injury from Fourth of July accident, and the Sons of St. George picnic planned for Mountain View park on August 24. Bryan sails from Bridgeport to New Haven then Long Island Sound. Wlock Island visit expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BK. Meeker
Salt Lake City
William Brownfield
R.A. Bell
Helena
Torn
John J. Lawney
RJ. Oates
Maud’ ‘Toy
Miskoula
Jabez Williams
Meadeveille
Eng
John Nutte
Pearl Street
St. Agnes
Cornwall
England
Mise
Florence Driscoll
Sons of St. George
Mountain View Park
Silver Bow County
Kamen
Bridgeport Conn
Walliam J. Bryan
Bridgeport
Lewis Nixon
New York
New Haven Harbor
Taste Ward
Long Island Sound
Bryan
Wlock Island
Accident Near Rochester Injures Seven on Streetcar
A rear end collision near Rochester between a southbound car 457 and a proceeding inbound car 409 left seven seriously injured and many others with minor hurts. Motorman halted at a rifle range obstruction caused by intoxicated vandals, several passengers sustaining back and head injuries as the second car struck. Eyewitness accounts note the wreck occurred just before 1 am, with several victims taken to local homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rifle Range
Rochesslee
D. Bryan
Mise
Nellie Ritter
Jon Haley
William Tradie
William WW. P. Hamlin
Frank Farley
Joseph Re. Webster
Summerville
Lake Ontario
Nome Mining Swindle Ties Eastern Capitalist
George Wagar of Seattle accuses James Charles Russell of swindling $600 in a Nome mining deal. Russell, acting for Wagar, traveled to Nome in July August to secure mining options and claimed an option for rich claims. The case triggered a district-wide investigation into alleged fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
George Wagar
Indian prince's son toiled across oceans to old age
The article recalls a native of India who settled in San Francisco and died around 130 years old. His early life includes being kidnapped as a child, enslaved in Hawaii, and later living as a fugitive in California. His father and brother reportedly disappeared resisting British rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Aupl Mar Mart
India
Aupl Mare Mart
Sevral
Nds
Fine Any
California
Navy to study wireless telegraphy system aboard ships
The Navy will form a five member board to select a wireless telegraphy system, plan training for crewmen, and supervise installation aboard ships. Lt Hudgins, returning from abroad with apparatus, will advise the board on his experiments as enlisted men with electrical knowledge are set aside for future roles in operating the new communication system. In Juarez, Mexico, border desperado Black Jack McDonald was shot dead in a saloon by an American, ending a pursuit following a gambling dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Conesting
Hudgins
Alreayy
Paso
Texas
Black Jack" McDonald
Juarez
Mexico
Black Jack
Tara
Mule
Wounded officer released arrives in England after operation
Special dispatch reports that London on July 27 notes Gen ward Methuen wounded and captured by the Toers but later released. He arrived in England this morning after a successful bullet extraction operation. A Kalispell message mentions Dunkards arriving to Kalispell to inspect lands for colonization. A Seaboard Airline collision near Charlotte reports Annie Cousart, Jennie Nelean, and Samir Nelean aged 10 to 12 killed while walking across a rest area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ward Methuen
England
Charlotte
N.C
Annie Cousart
Jennie
Samir Nelean
Aed
Seaboard
In Honor of St Ignatius Syveal Deermration
A brief note appears during NTIS week honoring St Ignatius with a ceremonial observance. The fragment mentions a memorial or tribute event but lacks full details on time location or participants.
St Ignatius Mission to Host Large West Church Presence
Helena July 27 The St Ignatius anniversary celebration at St Ignatius mission in Missoula county will be notable with Archbishop Christie of Portland Bishop Brandell of Helena Bishop O'Dea of Washington and Bishop Hix of Idaho among those present A delegation from Gonzaga College Spokane and about 20 local native students will attend Officials say the event marks a major Indian mission observance with processions camping and holy rites led by visiting bishops and Jesuit novices
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
St. Ignatius Mission
Missoula County
Christie
Portland
J. B. Brandell
O'Dea
Washington
Glen Hix
Idaho
National Park
Gonzaga College
Spokan
Eve Fe
St. Ignatius
Archutsapp Christie
Misouta
Belge
Commercial Treaty Draft Between Great Britain and China
A draft treaty draft shows conditional approval by the Chinese government while clause eight, about abolishing the kin, awaits British consent. The text states that in exchange for a surtax of one and a half times the protocol duty, China would abolish all internal taxes on British goods, though the wording is unclear and partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Brit China
China
China and Britain Reach Treaty Ageing Territorial Powers
The article outlines Britain and China agreeing to reforms in the Chinese judicial system and administration, with joint commissions to address missionary issues and peaceful relations. It notes the opening of four treaty ports in January 1908 and China preserving rights to tax salt opium and native produce for internal use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangtse
Canton
Kongman
West River
Great Britain
Britain
Joint Commission
China
Porte
Changsha
Nanking
Wanshien
Waichou
Big Hoist Jump Causes Damaging Detroit Wind Storm
A severe wind storm in Detroit on July 7 damaged property at Wyandotte shipyard and the Michigan Central car ferry transport. A large Brown hoist used in shipbuilding failed, snapping chains and leaping along a long track, smashing upper works and wrecking miles of property. no confirmed deaths reported.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central
Wyandotte
Ar Iiimente
Michigan Central Car Ferry
World Records Shattered At Newark Track Meet
At Vailspurg track Newark July 27 amateur and hive records fell as Wetmore arranged a fast field. W Henn won the Open mile in 2 8 25 with Hurley and Walter Smith close. Smith then broke amateur records from one to five miles and the five mile mark stood at 28 25? The day also featured professional and tandem events with Iver Lawson and Walter Smith setting pacing times. A note mentions baseball contract talks and a meeting at New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
N. J
Vailspurg
Wetmore
Fenn
J. Hurley
Nationalampion
Walter Smith
M. Coffey
Metz
Brooklyn
Smith
Httle
Joe Nelson
Hurley
N.Y
Teddy Ballington
M. L. Dover
Vallshore
Iver Lawson
East Lake City
W. A. Ruta
New Haven
Jet News Kirk
Chicago
Tims Uio
Mtn Purdy
Oxcar Geormke
Serateh
George Giakson
Aerateh
Tira
Penn
Waterbury
Conn Bratch
Hedell Lynnbrrook
Floyd
Alteriax Brand Case In Platteville Set For Hearing
July 2 dispatch reports Nick Faber of Big Sandy brought as constable White on a warrant issued by Stock Inspector Teorce Hall. The case, concerning branding on horses, will be heard before Justice Merit at 2 p.m. in Platteville, Colo. A second item notes a mangled unknown man found on the Union Pacific track near here with names in his pockets, and a Pragueville dispatch says Inspector Laninglace, Congo police commander, was assassinated by natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Faber
Big Sandy
Constable White
Justice Merit
Platteville
Colo
Union Pacino
George McLean
Jones
Camelet
Little Rock
Ark
Paris
Pragueville
French Congo
Jon
Pioneering Pastor Allen Opens African Methodist Church in Butte
In April 1901 Rev. Jordan Allen led effort to build a new African Methodist church in Butte using only will and tools. He dug the foundation, hauled rock, and supervised brick veneering and plastering with his wife’s help. The corner stone was laid in June, with ministers and congregants pledging funds. The church will seat about 25, cost around 3000, with most money raised. Allen has not yet been paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan Allen
Butte
Platinumandeth
Alien
Hubba
USAW
Jeane
Chapman
Shortridge Memorial Church
Smith
Sire Allen
Allen
Shippen
Argonaut of Methodism
Montana
Elier
Nebuchadneagar
Hubbard
St.Paul
Leadville
Northern Pacific sells over 100000 acres to farmers and stockmen
Pacite Lan dal Digpaten at Helena reports July sales by Northern Pacific selling more than 100000 acres of land to farmers and stockmen across the state. Great Fille sales agent Kart Stnmon notes extensive activity all month, saying more deals could have closed with more time to process inquiries and land buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dal Digpaten
Stannara
Helena
Northern
Paci
Kart Stnmon
Parc
Back But Lying Low In Minneapolis July 71
Police Superintendent Fred Wo amen vanished after two weeks of failed service attempts. A friend greeted him in a railway station in St Paul, then he fled with his private secretary Kirk Wheelock Up. Searches were futile and those who might know his whereabouts refused to speak. His wife said he would surrender by tomorrow if served with a warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Fred Wo
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M Toined
Keen
the Rother
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M. B. Keen
Dom
Wllivan
Dakotaken
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Tamestown
Dennis
Leshner
Woett
Stae Park
Butte Briefs
Sarah Latey
William and
Joseph Latey
Lkely
Tife
Meu
Jeff
Schmitz
Frisco
Vdion
Hein
Suly
Ss. Petersbure
She Ds
Russia
Vorreapanter
Yo Man
Neop No Mones
Kalispell
Dunkards
Fead Owlo
Sheinia
von Wren
Haine
Perry
Alteriax
NEW A. M. E. Church
Pastor Allen
Pacite
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