Butte News Notes Highlights Local Social and Legal Roundup
Butte notes show rent pianos from Orton Bros and visits by B Beller from Roberts and Richard Price from Dillon at the Acoma. Police court fines for vagrancy, a Malicious Taiserief accusation, mortage cancellation request, and theft case. Rest of town arrivals, church events, business reports, licenses, and a restaurant for sale.
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Orton Bros
B. Beller
Roberts
Mont
Acoma
Richard R. Price
Dillon
P. O
John Hogan
Livingston
Finten T. N. le Clair
Moore
Inten
Alice Sharkey
Philipsburg
Idaho
B. Kane
Butte
Charlie
Grimes
Dorothy Lamont
Ruth Davis
Dennis Laconey
Annnie McBride
Pat Carney
Waterloo
Finten
Merritt Owsley
Twin Bridges
Christian Church
Washoe Park
B.C. Speck
Whithall
Butte-New England
Max Lipson
South
Wyoming Street
Bazil Tyson
Emily Tyson
Frank M. Southmayd
Samuel A. Hall
Charles m
Mary Bauer
Fred N. Davies
Hattie N. Hubner
Carl A. Schassberger
Annie L. Brown
Ray Anable
Berlin Wash
New York
Malcolm Gillis
Madison
Maggie McNamara
Srs
Ross Ranch
W. Swayne
McDonald
Mes St
Financial report shows district assets and liabilities
The school board received a financial report detailing assets at 2 124 960 95 and liabilities at 158 030 21 with receipts from county tax state apportionment and other sources. Expenditures totaled 831 928 56 leaving 158 080 21 on hand July 1 1919. Capital outlay and grounds and equipment costs were noted and continuation school plans approved. Superintendent Maddock to outline arrangements.
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M Maddock
Traddock
Wisconsin
Tobacco measure and fireproof seaweed paper claims
Two California inventors devise a device that measures tobacco from a pouch or box and stuffs it into a pipe without touching the tobacco with fingers. A wireproof fireproof waterproof odorless paper is claimed to be made from seaweed for wrapping or packaging purposes.
Public groups press for clarity on bread milk and meat price rise
Montana trade commission probes food costs as dairy miners and bakers face higher prices. Women from Butte’s council join sessions, urging transparency on who benefits from price increases in bread milk and meat. Officials pledge thorough review ahead of legislative action.
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State Efficiency Land Trade Commission
Helena
Butte
Itvelt
Vonty
Frank Eltel
Tam
Woman's Council
H. L. Winchester
Trade Commission
Ariher
Sion
J. L. Mathieson
Women’s Council
L. Winchester
Nelson
J. Gunn
George A. Hi
T. A. Grigg
John McBarron
Miner Entombed as Rescue Efforts Continue
Tacoma reports a Burnett mine cave in on Monday trapping four workers. Foreman James Webb remained missing after 24 hours of frantic rescue work, while three others escaped without difficulty. The status of Webb was unknown at press time.
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Tacoma
Wash
James Webb
Burnett
Webb
War tax tabooed for boxing carnival in Butte
The athletic carnival in Butte on August 6 under the American Legion will not impose war tax on proceeds. Rival bouts include Johnny Tillman vs Joe Siminich and Spider Kelly vs Harry Casey. Sullivan secures tax relief after past events taxed soldiers' fund. Siminich, a local, is paired with Tillman. Casey from Seattle faces Kelly. Kelly has beaten rivals on the coast.
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Butte
American Legion
Bd Sullivan
Internal Revenue
Sullivan
Bartheld
Tillman
Denver
Tn Casey
Seattle
Kelly
Mure Bronson and Houck
Peace Cere
Montana Senator Proposes 5 Million Reclamation Aid
Montana Senator Sei Myers introduced a bill to authorize a $5,000,000 appropriation for the interior secretary to expand and accelerate reclamation projects. The plan would help regions hit by drought by funding new units under the reclamation act and giving employment preference to drought-stricken homesteaders, farmers, and ranchers. Civil service exams are set for August 23 to fill postmaster positions at Antelope, Coffee Creek, Eddy, Glacier Park, Huntley, Redstone and Sumatra in Montana.
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Washington
Sei Myers
Montana
Secretary of the Interior
United States
Antelope
Coffee Creek
Eddy
Glacier Park
Huntley
Red Stone
Sumatra
Mont
Water rationing plan debated as drought tightens
The discussion centers on limiting water use this week to reduce the drought impact. Officials flag allowed bucket watering and prohibition of hoses while preserving essential needs. An official named Zulas Ser Par notes the aim to balance public needs with conservation amid supply constraints. A separate observation mentions starlight visibility from seven miles and a technical note on aluminum foil thickness.
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Agene Carroll
Local Robbery Sparks Police and Sheriff Investigation
Police and the sheriff pursue a robbery case described as involving a large group of suspects. Information circulated mentions theft of tires from cars while machines sit idle on the curb. Authorities warn surrounding towns and urge complaints from auto owners.
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Leys
Jewelers and Optometrics
N. P. and
G. N. ‘Tee Hallmark Store
Butte News
Financial Report
Business Committee
Ameri
Maddock
Ellis
West Park
Tower Winertaler
West
North Main
McCarthy, Bryant & CO
Lyon
Swift
White House
Hubert
En’s Nubuck
Leone St
Russia
Park Street
Carroll
McCarthy’s Sanitary Grocery & Meat Store
East Broadway
Royal Club
Dakota
Montani
Aurolars
Butte Tire
Park St
Coolumbia Newbro DE ‘Drug. Co
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