Four French Men Fined for Living Off Earnings of Red Light District
Four men Gaston Desoto Frank Pardee Jean Lamare and Victor Dudens all French were found guilty before Judge Boyle for living off earnings of women in the red light district. Each received a $50 fine or 25 days in jail after tacit admission of guilt months earlier by paying $10 monthly in a police court. The case exposed friction between Judge Boyle and Chief Reynolds over protection payments to police.
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Red Light
Boyle
Gaston Desoto
Frank Pardee
Jean Lamare
Victor Dudens
Curt CC. Darrow
Poor Prosecuting Witnesses in Local Court
Willie Johns accused of window breaking admits part in damage to a Chinaman’s window and blames Johnnie Rooney for the major share. Rooney denies involvement but admits another window was broken. Both receive new warrants and face trial. Henry Jackson is fined for disturbing the peace with his wife Stella, while Gertie Mohun, jailed as a vagrant, is released after five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Johns
Boyle
Quong Ching
Hast Park Street
Johnnie Rooney
Rooney
Johns
Henry Jackson
Stella Jackson
Struck with billiard cue in board room brawl on Broadway
Early morning argument at Broadway and Arzona street ended in a fight. Matt Hill allegedly swung a billiard cue, injuring Christopher Conlon who is hospitalized. Hill is jailed on assault in the second degree, police charged and will bring the case to court this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Hill
Christopher Conlon
Broadway
Arzona Street
Hill
Conlont
Walsh
Buckley
Ice Water Knocks Out New York Chef in Butte
Robert Baker, chef to John R. Hegeman of Metropolitan Life, suffered cramps after drinking iced water. Dr. Sievers treated him. Baker is out of danger and recalls the incident. Baker arrived in Butte with Hegeman late Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Baker
New York
John R. Hegeman
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Baker
Dr. Sievers
Butte
Mr. Hegeman
Cook Quits Heat After Ice Water Overdose Incident
In Grassmere a sick cook, Baker, was uncoupled from a train at the depot. He notified his employer as night fell and Dr. Sievers was summoned. After treatment the cook was relieved, admitting he drank a great deal of ice water while overheated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grassmere
Baker
Dr. Sievers
Miner Rolls Down Steep Embankment After Jumping From Engine
Miner L. J. Bowden of the High Ore mine was injured while alighting from a moving engine on Main street. He rolled 30 feet down a steep embankment, sustaining a fractured thigh and back injuries. He was aided by Murray & Freund ambulance and treated by Dr. Freund before being taken to his home.
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L. J. Bowden
Main Street
Bowden
Murray & Freund
Freund
No. 5
Summit Street
Butte Briefs Prompt Local Movement And Meeting
Joe Shinnebarger, a prominent Red Rock citizen, is registered at the Butte. J T Carroll, away in the East, returned and is now registered at the Thornton. L J Browning, a noted mining man, reports Sand Creek strikes overstated. The Butte Blacksmiths and Helpers union held its initial meeting in new North Main quarters with a well attended session and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Shinnebarger
Red Rock
Butte
J. T. Carroll
Thornton
L. J. Browning
Sand Creek
Butte Blacksmiths and Helpers’ Union
Fire damages home of P F Allen on West Granite Street
An explosion from a lamp in the front room of P F Allens residence at 1085 West Granite street caused a fire with $25 damage. The blaze, outside city limits, was promptly extinguished by the department using a chemical apparatus after a quick arrival last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Allen
West
Granite Street
Special train to Whitehall from Montana Union depot
A special train will leave Montana Union depot for Whitehall at 7 p m on Thursday June 5. Fare for round trip is $1. Two new camps to be organized by J C Freeman, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Union Depot
Whitehall
J. C. Freeman
District conventions nominate multiple candidates for Congress
On June 3 reports from several states note nominating actions. In Kansas Beloit Democratic and Populist convention nominated C. M. Cole. In Illinois Carbondale Democrats nominated Reed B. Green. In Missouri Lebanon Democrats nominated Reed B. Green. In Ohio FloriaSixteen district nominees Robert Lamar. In Florida Ohio fifth district renominated W W Skiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beloit
Kan
C. M. Cole
Congress
Carbondale
Ill
Reed B. Green
Lebanon
Robert Lamar
Floria
Ohio
W. W. Skiles
Bid for school bonds fails. Basin area school urged
Only one bid was received for the school bonds from 8 A. Keane of Chicago who offered to buy at par but with 1 percent placement commission. the offer was rejected. A Basin-area school was urged as 12 to 15 local children travel two and a half miles daily. The board referred the matter to the superintendent to assess impact on Basin schools. Other motions included bids for McKinley excavation and new graduates Lacey Kehoe and Blaine Rheimer. May financials and payroll were approved.
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A. Keane
Chicago
J. W. Joiner
Basin
Franklin
Sherman
McKinley
Young
Lacey Kehoe
Blaine Rheimer
A. Lydon
Winters
Parsons & Broomer
William Stapleton
George Tucker
Browne testifies on Cuban land ownership and sugar loans
Washington notes H G Browne a newspaper man testified before the senate committee on relations with Cuba detailing Cuban estates encumbrances Americans purchase of estates and loans on mortgage to seize sugar. He denies Cuban witnesses were blocked and calls for Quintero to be summoned as the committee adjourns.
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Washington
H. G. Browne
Senate Committee On
Cuba
Mr. Browne
Havemeyer
Sanchez
Platt
Nelson M. Quintero
Browne
Senator Teller
Quintero
Senator Platt
Senate
Sugar Trust
Teller
Mr. Teller
Archbishop Ireland Seeks Break in Anthracite Strike
Archbishop Ireland, on the Civic Federation arbitration committee, is in New York for talks with colleagues. The committee cannot act until a concrete opportunity arises to serve as peacemaker in the anthracite miners’ strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ireland
The
Civic Federation
Kitchener Visits Boer Delegates in Veerengi Camp
Lord Kitchener and his brother Gerald visited the Veeren gining camp last Monday and greeted Boer delegates. He urged Boer and British to live in amity and harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
Lord Kitchener
Gerald Kitchener
Veerengining
Lightest May on Record in Butte Building Permits
May permits in Butte totaled 29 755 dollars, the lightest month in 10 years due to labor troubles and lumber shortages. Building Inspector Charles Lane notes May usually brings the peak for permits though June may not offset the deficit. total fees collected were 41 50 with several named permit holders and amounts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lane
Butte
F. McGinley
Florence Olson
F. S. Gray
John Eakin
C. S. Bryant
George Woody
FE. T. Brookman
John Hamlin
Alex Smith
Charles Sutter
A. C. Crowley
W. D. Coons
Andrew M. Laud
C. A. Morgan
A. McKenarzie
S. M. Wilson
Indiana Democrats Meet In Acclamation For Most Nominations
Indiana Democratic state convention plans minimal speeches with nominating by acclamation for most offices. Jerome Herff, J. R. Riggs, W. E. Stilwell, Adam Heimberger, and Timothy Howard are expected to be nominated. Secretaries of state race between Albert Schoonover and D. F. Allen sparks the only floor contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Jerome Herff
Peru
J. R. Riggs
Sullivan
W. E. Stilwell
Princeton
Adam Heimberger
New Albany
Supreme Court
Timothy Howard
South Bend
Fifth Judicial
Albert Schoonover
Attica
D. F. Allen
Frankfort
Twelfth District
J. M. Barrett
Fort Wayne
Committee On Resolutions
Barrett
Bryan
Kansas City
Fires at Pekin French and Austrian Quarters
Fires yesterday at the French barracks and today at Austrian troops quarters caused large flames but minimal damages. Authorities suspect incendiary origin while crowds of Chinese outside the Pekin legation quarter rejoiced at the spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Legation
Eagles Convene in Minneapolis Appoint Credentials Committee
The fourth annual convention of the grand lodge of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Minneapolis appointed a credentials committee comprising A. Von Rhein of Victoria B c, and W. H. Grissim of Vallejo California, and noted the selection of committee members.
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Minneapolis
Grand Acre
Fraternal
Order of Eagles
A. von Rhein
Victoria
B. c
W. H. Grissim
Vallejo
Cal
Santos-Dumont Abandons English Experiments for New York
London reports that M. Santos-Dumont has halted aeronautical tests in England and will sail to New York within three weeks. The French inventor plans to resume work in the United States with new projects after his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
M. Santos-Dumont
England
New York
Seeing Washington Ingenious Guide Delivers Civic Tour
A Buffalo Commercial piece describes a "seeing Washington" electric car tour for President Roosevelt at Dupont Circle. A tour guide humorously identifies landmarks including George Westinghouse’s residence, L Z Leiter’s mansion, the statue of Admiral Dupont, and the president on horseback, prompting a quip about McKinley’s statue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Roosevelt
Dupont Circle
Washington
George Westinghouse
James G. Blaine
L. Z. Leiter
Chicago
Mary Lester
Curzon
India
Admiral Dupont
United States
McKinley
Easy Mark in Moral Racket Over 25 Cent Pin
A Philadelphia Record cartoon scene shows Stanley the office boy wearing a Christian Endeavor button. He admits borrowing 50 cents and pawning the emblem as security. The cartoonist notes the pin is only 80 cents in value, not a moral badge. Stanley says he paid a quarter for it and called himself an easy mark.
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Philadelphia Record
Stanley
Christian Endeavor
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Shaker
Lutey
Acon
W. Park
Enone
Columbia
Forbush
Tonkin
East Park St
Beebe Grain Coo
Seieenn
Judge Boyle
Lad
Ceives
Butte Briefs
Brussels
Pritchard
Harrison
Cor. Park and Main Sts., Butte, Ment
John G. Holland
Grocer
North Main Street
Batavia
Lion
Cccaee
Wisconsin
Scioto
Ilverean
Lobbe
Lot Case
Lie
Ot- CM Ak
Blaine
Rheimer—Communication Receiv
Treas- Wey
LEMOS
Ccncaersecs Persert Building Fund
Watad
Ccce
Suas
Kitchener
Monthly Report of Building Inspec
Tor Charles
Indiana
Eagles
Coigne
Vantage
Lander Furniture and Carpet Co
China
Pufahl’s
West Park Street
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Butte, Mont
W. A. Lacey
Bond
Kentucky
Riley-Dwyer Liquor CO
West Broadway
Paris
Paris-Morton CO
Minneapo
Big Blackfoot Milling Company
Cor
Arizona and
Aluminum Sts
Bonner, Mont
Butte, Anaconda
Missoula
Gue
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