Wreck Trial Testimony in Perris Case Recounts Explosion Debates
Miners testify defense argues no dynamite used in the May 1 Burlington wreck and broken rail caused the blast. Prosecution witnesses describe blast evidence and track damage while defense challenges Ferris confession as coerced and questions the explosion’s role in Engineer Bussey’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Perris
Bussey
Burtington
Minera
Foxe Penhil
England
Flo
Burlington
Tiralf
O'Magan
Jenn
Notice of Delinquent Assessment for Copper Mining Company
Native residents of Assvram DMivo and surrounding areas receive notice that a delinquent assessment of one MTL per share was levied on all shares of the Copper Mining Company. Payments are due by July 20, 1908 to VMamery in Butte, Mont. If unpaid by August 10, 1908 at 2 pm, shares will be sold at public auction to cover delinquent assessments and advertising costs.
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Canning
Jiang
Ndt
Ferris
Eue
Ferra
Buel Park
Ferdy
Porrin
Ah Tignes Hospital
Northen Pacific
Washington
Northern Pacific
Oltreeter
Bert Gennett
John R. Sullivan
Sullivan
Joseph HL Smith
Tareman
Toren
Phace
James Mellowha
Deen
Wold
Kcene
Willimy Hy Mann
Woo. Mekerridge
Butte Hotel
St. James Hospital
Dmivo
Alto & Idahn
Ana Cabhor
Ann Eontat
Bute
Mant
Butte & Idaho
Vamery
Hutte
Mont
Mont Ramidan
M'eloek A. i
Hornblower & Welles
Boston
Davis-Daly Estates Corner Company
Thal Egiany
F. A. Heinze
New York
York
Ge Butte Mining Stock Exchange
Alice Sthseh
Barnes ” Iith
Butte & Lilakiar Butte-Biliston
Butte
London
Butte & Milwaukee
Butte Butte
Alameda
Butte Furnace
Pulte & Goldfield
Butte & Arizonn
Panhandly
Amolter Vo
Taronce Valley
Ranneasieiag
Batte-Montana
Butte-Montana
Buttes Montana
Numidia
Anhandia Smelter
Iranand
Aharen
Testimony on dynamite effect and witness delay in trial
Witnesses described dynamite impact on a Burlington train with claimed holes from 3 to 20 feet deep while defense cites an unavailable clerk as key witness. Judge Danian grants time to secure the witness and resumes Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Sajkt
Charles Actis
Areo
Burlington
Salki
Actis
Canning
Sall
Danian
Butte Residents Return After Flood Travel In Many Ways
Butte residents arrive daily from dire straits after recent flood. John F. Cowan returns from Missoula after path via Gearmouth and Anaconda by wagon. He notes Missoula area and Missoula river bridge mark shows flood 18 inches above prior highs. Other travelers reach Butte from Spokane and Gartland area, some on foot or by train and auto.
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Butte
Horngback Ot
John F. Cowan
Missoula
Cowan
Gearmouth
Anaconda
Mixgoula
Missoula River
MN Cowan
GO Lays
John Ly Hiannafin
Jeveler
Spokane
MW Miley
JW. Dougherty
Aaron PB Kiden
W. TL Sint
Gartlann
Beer Ledge
Close Call for Two Men as Runaway Horse Races Off
Elmer Toote and Willont Togmas of Western Electric faced a near tragedy yesterday when a frightened horse bolted on Arizona Street. The animal dragged a crowd and struck Toole, who was knocked down and dragged alongside the curb but escaped with only a few bruises. Bystanders and the horse’s hustle created chaos as onlookers scattered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Toote
Willont Togmas
Western Electric Company
Wink
Otty Orn Leena
Arizona Street
Toole
Woman Accused in Damaged Dog Case in District Court
Lowides Maury attorney filed suit against Mrs. Heresy Alexander neighbor claiming she poisoned and killed a dog valued at $100. Plaintiff seeks $800 damages plus the dog’s value, alleging cruelty and oppression. The case could carry a felony charge with possible fines and imprisonment.
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Lowides Maury
S J Paul Methodist Church Hosts New Speaker Mr Taylor
S J Paul Methodist Church invites attendees to hear M A Taylor, linked with a local firm, discuss The Fulfillment of the Prophecy of Salah and Travels Across Africa. Service begins at an unspecified hour with no admission fee. A fire on West Broadway yesterday damaged Maven Medicus plate. crews extinguished it. Special subscriber offer promotes a flag prize for advance subs.
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S J. Paul's Methodist Church
Taylor
M.A
Salah
Africa
Dave
West Broadway
Eash
Sandard Swimerin
Trouble on Wires Halts Market Report
A chaotic, unreadable stock market note describes wires troubles hindering quotes from Butte and other markets. It reports some selling pressure and uncertainty about major assists, with mentions of Paine, Webber, and executives planning recapitalization and new money to support working capital.
Chinese cancer cure tale and a local obituary note
A New York Press summary claims a Chinese remedy uses a heated cave fragment to cauterize cancer lesions, with exaggerated healing claims. Also reported is the funeral of Midhvet Day at 9 o'clock Monday at Saint Lawrence Church, followed by a card party hosted by the Women’s Club at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
China
Bering
Alma
Valley of the Columbia
North Main Streat
Walkerville
Lawrenea Church
Mars
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I Waltham
North Main Street
Burre, Mont
Mose Linz-Lends
Main
Gregson Springs
NEW York Orchestra
Crispini
Nicaois
Butte Stock Exchange
Butts and Coeur d'Alene
Epeciaivy
Eurinams
Main Street
Moni
West Granite St. del Tel
Fred Dorr
New York Stock Exchange
New York Cotton Exchange
Chicago Board of Trade
San Francieco Merchant' Exchange
Gans
Herman
American Theater
North Main
Goldfield, Ney
ARC Hum Vington
Lefonan
Ynarmhie
Tenia
ePetridge Recatcher
McPetridge
Whule
James O. Marke
Tulph
Murray Baie
Stnte Cure Wares
Scott
Putin
Matera
Erling
A. C. Hussy
Hugaey
Thas
Allerney
Qbeweck
Atornese
Donlan
Watte
John J. Hsinmill
Standard
Bulle
GA. Goodell
C. J. Kelly
Claf Peterson
Naluce
McFetricie
Palc Martand
Northery Pacific
Baer
Coaning
White
Berta
Comilla
Valta
Whittean
Charles St. Kelly
HoMiexty Moreaattle Company
Assvram
Vo Hy Wmery
Rao
Butte, Mont
Ike
Nof
Lecrere AY Yuk
Aylor
Simant
North Balte
Worth Butte
Vendon
van Brunt
Nerg
Paine, Webber & Co
Paine
Avker! Mutal Exchange
Ting
Yin
Lake
Hulton
Chespeake & Ohio
New Haven Road
Union Pacific Bond
Brooklyn Rapid Transit
Union Pacific
Erie
Tor
Gina Parisie
Westinghouse
Phin
Dee
Boxston
Walker Dros
Tt Ie
Montana
Stocicn
Mitireainck
Mayer
Ny Wonan
Clubhouse
Treo, Bamm Brewing Co., ST. Paul Save Pre Famous Harm's Beer
Union Dental Co
Continental O11 Company
Uxcorporated
No & Co
Oregon Rhart Line
Sliver Bow
Durwat
Graat Northern
Miles’ Crossing
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