Wrecks Delay Traffic on Railroads Near City
Three cars on an ore train derailed at Colorado Junction at 2 am delaying traffic on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific line. No injuries reported. The morning and night trains resumed service by evening. one rear end collision caused a minor injury to a crewman, with Salt Lake bound No 29 arriving late.
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Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Colorado Junction
Milwaukee No. 84
Deer Lodge
Milwaukee Train
Glen
Salt Lake
Butte
Ireman Sour
Grand Larceny Charge Filed in Justice Court
Justice of the Peace Louis Buckley was filed yesterday on JR Lowery for grand larceny of clothing valued at 65 dollars. The complainant, Anton Dorts, said Lowery stole a suitcase with a suit raincoat and other apparel from a room in the Miner bank building.
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Justice the Peace
Louis party visit and arrival in Butte
A. Tilles drove a large car from St Louis to Butte via St Paul and Yellowstone National Park. He arrived yesterday afternoon after a hard trip. The party includes Mrs. Bluemeyer, Miss Hughes, and Miss Windegger.
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SY. Louis
A. Tilles
St Louis
Butte
St Paul
Yellowstone National Park
Mrs. Bluemeyer
Miss Hughes
Jiss Windegger
Sisters To Stay Together As Family Dispute Pauses
Judge Donlan briefly settled a dispute over two half orphaned sisters aged 11 and 1 1/2 years, resulting in permission for the elder to care for the younger while relatives face civil action over support. Humane Officer Gilligan prompted court involvement to ensure the children are not exposed to alcohol. The gathering included the sisters’ relatives and their spouses, with tension but no physical confrontation.
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Donlan
P. J. Gilligan
Sol Willard
Mose Willard
Lyman Roscoe
Gilligan
Postponed event affects veterans groups in Butte area
Picntc is postponed due to the death of Davidson of Anaconda, a veteran member of the Grand Army. The picnic planned for Sunday under the United Spanish War Veterans, the Ladies of the Grand Army, and the Sons of Veterans, with groups from Butte, Anaconda and Deer Lodge at Durant, will be moved to August.
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Davidson
Anaconda
Grand Army
Plebie
United Spanish War Veterans
Sons of Veterans of
Butte
Deer Lodge
Durant
Official Photographer Paul Weir Cloud Captures NP Scene
Paul Weir Cloud served as official photographer for the Northern Pacific Railway, spending two days snapping photographs for the railway’s fall publication. His work documents key locations and activities along the line for the upcoming issue.
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Paul Weir Cloud
Northern Pacific Railway
Butt
Northern Pacific
Horoscope for July 29 1916 Warns of Turbulent Years Ahead
The column notes planetary positions favor military leaders and business planners while commerce faces unbalanced supply and demand. It counsels women to seize high‑place opportunities, warns the aged to beware, and predicts youth will push old loyalties. Eclipse effects presage troubles for the United States and other nations this autumn.
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Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Australia
United States
Italy
England
Germany
Leo
McCluren
Boy and Rifle Case Highlights Gun Safety Risks
A 10 year old boy found a .22 rifle at home, loaded it, and fired through a window striking a neighbor’s ear. Judge Don Me dismissed the case with a lecture to the father, urging safe gun storage. Another teen, 17, faced drunkenness charges and chose treatment options in Helena, after court options.
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Don Me
Donlan
Miles City
House of the Good Shepherd
Helena
Rural Schools Seek Longer Terms and Trained Instructors
Montana aims to extend rural school terms to eight months and fund special training for rural teachers. State Superintendent Davee told 200 summer school attendees at Montana State University in Butte that over 200 rural schools run under four months. The education department pushes public support for longer terms and targeted rural teacher training.
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Montana
Hla
Davee
Mattison Gives His Idea of the Trust Agreement
Charles Mattison testified in Judge M Clernan's court about the Hesperus foreclosure case. He described an agreement with James A. Murray that the note would be paid from parcel sale proceeds and noted a $5,000 payment made before foreclosure began. He did not view the arrangement with Miles J. Cavanaugh as a mortgage to be foreclosed. The hearing continued.
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Charles Mattison
Hesperus
James A. Murray
Miles J. Cavanaugh
Sulzberger and Sons Change Name to Wilson and Co
One of the best-known pacific origins in the United States, Sulzberger and Sons, has changed its name to Wilson and Co. The change was effective July 27 per a wire to E. Anderson of Buite. The firm has packing plants in New York Chicago Kansas City Oklahoma City Natchez Albert Lea and Los Angeles with operations in South America and branches in major U.S. and foreign cities. T. E. Wilson, president, has 28 years in business. Annual sales exceed 100 million dollars. Business will continue without interruption under the new name.
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United States
Bulz-berger & Sons
Wilson & Co
E. Anderson
Buite
New York
Chicago
Kansas City
Sklahoma
City
Natchez
Albert Lea
Los Angeles
South America
T. E. Wilson
Assault case dismissed in second degree charges
Guy Mervich and Theodore Vay novien were discharged after a hearing before Judge Doran yesterday in an assault case involving Theodore Bellam. Bellam testified he was knocked down by someone but could not identify either defendant.
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Guy Mervich
Theodore Vaynovien
Theodore Bellam
Doran
Belam
Miner dies reaching for cord at Pittsmont mine
Coroner's inquest reported Frank Burya died after grabbing an electric wire carrying 110 volts on the 800 level of the Pittsmont mine while attempting to reach a goal cord. The incident involved three other men present as witnesses.
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Frank Burya
Burya
Pittsmont
Picnic Plans From German Hall To Basin Creek Reservoir
Picnickers will depart by automobile from German Hall at 215 North Main Street in four departures at 7 8 9 and 11. The Basin Creek Reservoir outing is organized as a community gathering labeled picnic at the Basin Creek reservoir Kunday.
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Basin’ Creek
Kunday
German Hall
North Main Street
Wexco's Hope Lies in Francisco Barra in Mexico
James Cowan, an EngIish professor and former ally of Madero, visits Butte en route to Guatemala and El Salvador. He says Francisco De La Barra is the choice of all Mexico and capable of uniting factions, with exemplary diplomatic skill from his provisional presidency. Zapata leads strong in the south, while Carranza governs Mexico City with a silver pay system.
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Francisco de la Barra
Mexico
James Cowan
Cowan
Butte
Guatmain
Salvador
Mr. Cowan
Kenora
University of Wyming
Zapata
Soexten
Chiapas
Yucatan
Miphe
Mexico City
Carranza
Ita
Wilson
Car- Fanza
Madero
Dent
Villa
Valista
Local Property Transfers and Deeds Noted in Montrose Area
A compilation of property transfers and deeds shows Mary Murphy and J K Hesler as trustees selling parcels in Montrose to Miners Savings Bank, with other trades including Vannah O Leary to P J Boyle and Daly Addition items to Everett ONeill. Entries include various lots in Columbia and West End additions, the firing of multiple parcels for $1, and a sheriff’s deed transfer from Samuel J Gormley to Henry Crangle for surface claims. The record also lists minor stakeroff interests in lodes, specific lot-and-block designations, and a single cemetery entry with a $40 figure.
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Ings Bank and ‘Trust Company
Montrose
Mary W. Murphy
J. K. Hesler
Leo Mantle
W. D. Thornton
Miners Savings Bank and Trust Company
Vannah O'Leary
P. J. Boyle
West End
Daly Addition Company
Everetts Oneill
Daly
Lilie R. Reynolds
Erma Hughes
Columbia
J.'M. Reynolds
Lillie R. Reynolds
Major Hardy
Maurice ‘Tierney
Timothy F. Nolan
Butte & Superior Mining Company
Moriah
Atherton
Frank Krieter
William Masters
Black Warrior Lode
Jennie E. Heaney
J. Peterson
Legat & Foster
S. Gibson
H. Emerson
Bwi Lively
Franklin
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Aozen
Lowney's
Althou
BOC
Lutey
THE
Florence CO
West Park
Utah Avenue
Montana Transfer Co
Occident Flour
Tripp & Dragstedt CO
South Main St
Jin
Das
Path
Gire Haschol
Hostetter
Metropolitan Market
East Park Street
ABC
Mattison
Sulzberger & Sons
WEXCO
Francisco Barra
Pins
Tipton
Utah Ave
ED Rose
F. A. Ironside
Oxley
Oechsli
Montana Roofing Company
Wyoming Street
Guy Apes
Agrepale Roves
al Sps
Uae
Manies
Bell-Ans
Lamb
Aureury St." Butte
Benue
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