Porter Charlton a Virginia City summer resident linked to killer case
The Virginia City community recalls Porter Charlton as a kind, devoted father who spent a summer there with his father and brother while employed by the Kearsarge mine. Residents now connect him to the now infamous charge of murdering his wife and hiding her body in a trunk at Lake Como, Italy, noting the young man’s quiet disposition and strong bond with his children.
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Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Italy
Montana
Solomon Wiles
Virginia City
W. A. Clark
V. Stewart
Chariton
Paul Chariton
Millards
Omaha
Kearsarge
Alder Gulch
Madison County
Frank Turner
Young Chariton
Judge Chariton
Crater Lakes
Charlton
Como
Porter Chariton
Promises by Albini Entertain at the Majestic Tonight
The great Albini promises startling revelations in a comprehensive expose of other wonder workers. He appears with success at the Majestic all week and tonight’s crowning feature. A children's potato matinee is a special feature today. Tickets may be reserved today.
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Albini
Majestic
the Majestic
Second Trial Under Way For Grand Larceny In Horse Theft
Special prosecutor George Watson faces trial alongside William Cohen in Judge Donlan's district court department on charges of stealing a horse from the Gardner ranch on Oct 16. The horse was spotted with Watson near the Butte race track after being missing and later returned to Gardner. Watson, jailed since arrest, disputes arise over representation as Fred Furman defends and J H Duffy serves as stock association prosecutor. The case adjourned with proceedings to resume next morning.
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George Watson
Donlan
Department of the District Court
William
R Babe") Cohen
Charles Gardner
Watson
Cohen
Gardner Ranch
Gardner
Collins
Butte Race Track
Fred Furman
J. H. Duffy
Stock Association
Anti Matrimony at Reno Opera House Tonight
Reno prepares for Henrietta Crossman as she brings Anti Matrimony to the Broadway theater for a single performance this evening. Reports indicate the play is a lively comedy despite its title, with Crossman headed to the Pacific coast afterward.
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Reno
Nev
Maurice Campbell
Henrietta Crossman
Reno Opera House
Pacific Coast
Miss Crosman
Walking Cake Feat and Free Pastries at Deer Lodge Benefit
Friday afternoon at the Hennessy store basement Professor Becker will bake his Walking Cake and a plank will hold 20 ladies before the cake returns to size. He will also serve lemon pies cream puffs and other pastries free. A boxing benefit for Deer Lodge Athletic club features Ike Hayes Jr. versus Kid Forbes in a 10 round bout at Deer Lodge plus a six round prelim Kid Blue against Harry Johnson.
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Hennessy
Becker
Deer Lodge Athletic Club
Ike Hayes Jr
Kid Forbes
Deer Lodge
Kid Blue
Harry Johnson
Influx of Vags After Carnival Arrests in Butte
In the aftermath of a carnival, police arrested a group described as undesirable citizens. Ten to fifteen day jail terms were handed to several, with Ed Blanch, George Thompson, Ed Heap, Charles Leary, Tom Anderson each receiving 10 to 19 days. Dave Mitchell claimed labor ties in the Spec and faced questions about connections to the red light district. Four women from the area were fined for disorderly house status, with the court denying payment via messenger boys.
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Butte
Judge McGowan
Ed Blanch
George Thompson
Ed Heap
Charles Leary
Tom Anderson
William Ahearn
John Green
P. Lynch
Dave Mitchell
Red Light
Mitchell
McGowan
Spec
Bell Miller
Mary Kremer
Trixey Baker
Miss Lester
Bartenders Union Local 302 Elects Officers
The Bartenders' union Local 302 elected officers on Wednesday June 15 with Fred T. Gallagher as president and delegate to the Central Labor Council. Other officers include S. Nuerenberg as vice president and J. H. Rooney as secretary treasurer and business agent. Inspectors and trustees were named, along with alternates C. E. Allensworth John O Connor and P. J. Morris.
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Bartenders’ Union
Fred T. Gallagher
S. Nuerenberg
J. H. Rooney
James Zana
Steve Shimich
C. E. Allensworth
M. C. Forrest
John O'Connor
Central Labor Council
Nuerenberg
C. BE
Imposter abroad targets Salvation Army in Butte
Major Frank Watt of the Salvation Army district warns that an unauthorized impostor is soliciting old clothing and other articles in Butte. He urges residents who are visited by such persons to call Independent 7802 Bell 1854 to report the incident.
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Frank Watt
Salvation Army
Butte
Salvation Army Relief Department
Bell
Rancher Awarded Damages in Stallion Incident
Adam E. Anderson received $100 from F. Rodoni for damages to his mare caused by Rodoni’s stallion. The case, argued before Judge Lynch in district court yesterday, ended with a verdict for $100 though Anderson sought $650.
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Adam E. Anderson
F. Rodoni
Lynch
Department of the District Court
Anderson
MelIntosh to Edit Montana Bozeman Weekly This Summer
J. H. MelIntosh formerly Montana News sports editor and now athletic director at the state college in Bozeman was in Butte greeting old friends yesterday. He plans to edit one of Bozeman's weekly papers this summer.
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J. H. MelIntosh
The
Agricultural College of Montana
Butte
Tosh
Bozeman
Armed Man Seeks President Taft at White House
Washington June 16 a six foot muscular man with black hair and mustache asked to see the president at the White House. Identified as James Stricklin from Cumberland Maryland he was found armed and held for sanity observation after previous visit last June when two revolvers were found. He says he is persecuted and wants the president to intervene.
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Washington
White House
James Stricklin
Cumberland
Stricklin
Arkansas
Three More Japanese Are Driven From Darlington
In Darington Snohomish County Washington the last three Japanese were forced to leave the town after others had been evicted days before. The United States Lumber Company stated the workers would be sent back to the mill at any cost and that the Japanese vice consul wished their return.
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Seattle
Wash
Darington
Snohomish County
United States Lumber Company
Bondholders Visit East to Inspect Power Works
Bondholders of the United Missouri River Power company arrived in Helena from the East and, led by M. H. Gerry Jr., visited the Hauser lake and Holter works. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Leach, Mr. and Mrs. John Alvin Young, Henry Selligman of New York, and J. C. Miller and R. O. Scoville of Pittsburg.
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Standard
Helena
United Missouri River Power Company
M. H. Gerry Jr
Hauser Lake
Holter
Arthur B. Leach
John Alvin Young
Henry Selligman
New York
J. C. Miller
R. O. Scoville
Pittsburg
Seeing Butte observation car to take delegates on scenic mine tour
Tomorrow afternoon a special trip for Christian church convention delegates will depart at 1 30 from Main and Broadway. The route includes the west side, Centerville scenic climb, a view from the trestle with Ralph Foltz explaining mining, and a descent to the Butte reduction works.
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Butte
Foltz
Butte Reduction Works
Columbia Gardens
Butte Hotel
Broadway
Jury trials put over to August fifteenth
Valley county district court adjourns jury trials to Aug 15 on judge Tattan's ruling after bar request. County attorney filed several informations as defendants were arraigned. Silver Bow National Bank savings department pays four percent interest and is the only savings department in the city under national supervision.
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the Standard
Glasgow
District Court For
Valley County
Tattan
Silver Bow National Bank Savings Department
Record Shot Breaks World Mark at Corre Gidor Practice
United States army officers report during last night's drill on Correigidor Island at Manila bay that 11 of 12 shots from six inch guns hit the bullseye breaking the world record.
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Manila
United States Army
Corregidor Island
Manila Bay
Hansen Market Will Stay Open Saturdays Until Eight
Hansen Market of 119 East Park Street announces Saturday hours extended to 8 PM every week. The change keeps the store open later for weekend shoppers at the same location.
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Hansen Market
East Park Street
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Custon
Jockey Clubs
Lutey’s
Pound Lee
Azike
Eee
Moreouly
Weggenman & Mund
A.C. M. Hardware
AIN and
Quartz Streets
Kearsarre Mining Company
Promi
Nent
Old Town
Ecutor
Henrietta Crosman
Taft
Brussels
Pritchard
Harrison
Plain and Ark Sts., Butte
Bolever & Brown
State Savings Bank Building
Drug and Assay Supply Company
Harry Siegel
Wyoming
Independent Telephone
BIG Power
Riverside
J. R. Dobry
F. A. Ironside
the Dentist
North Main Street
John Bollman
San Francisco
Carter
Salome
Doran Grocery
J. J. Doran
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