Boy Frees Self From Captors in Pocatello and Returns Home
Eleven year old Carl Dewitt, held by two itinerants in Pocatello, escaped after two weeks of captivity by jumping from a freight train. He traveled to Butte, was aided by police and Billings settlers, and a railroad ticket home to his uncle Paul McCormick of Billings arrived. Dewitt described being lured into a box car, forced to beg, and subjected to indignities before his escape. He will be sent back to Pocatello today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Dewitt
Butte
Pocatello
Paul McCormick
Billings
Montana
Eagles
David Loughlin
McCormick
Young Dewitt
Knights of the Rail
Salt Lake
Ogden
Jack
Jim
Dewitt
Lucas Pleads to Petty Larceny Sentence by Justice Libby
Lucas pleaded guilty to petty larceny. Justice Libby sentenced him to five months in the county jail after the theft of clothes. He was traced to Dillon by police following the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Lucas
Sulley
Libby
Dillon
County board considers powers to raise existing assessments
County commissioners sought an opinion from Chief Deputy County Attorney Lamb on whether the board of equalization can raise assessments after taxes are paid, provided the property stays with the original owner. Lamb says the equalizers may increase after proper notice, but not for arbitrary gains on mine net earnings. He also opines the road supervisor can forcibly reopen an old county road near Williamsburg, and the commissioners directed action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
Board of Equalization
Veteran Painter John Hood Dies Suddenly at 65
John A. Hood, a noted painter and paper hanger and Civil War veteran, died suddenly at his home on South Jackson Street of heart failure aged 65. He left a wife and two children, with his son M. A. Hood, a Northern Pacific stenographer, notified at work. Hood served in the Union Army from Ohio, enlisting in Company K of the Thirty Fourth Regiment, re-enlisting for four years and discharged in July 1865.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Hood
South Jackson Street
Mr. Hood
John McIntyre
M. A. Hood
Northern Pacific
Cincinnati
Dayton
Ohio
Thirty Fourth Regiment
William Kiely
East Broadway Alley
Sacred Heart Church
Mr. Bovard
Mr. Chapman
Chicago
Sherman & Reed
Lincoln post No 2 A R funeral notice for John Hood
All members of Lincoln post No 2 A R are asked to meet at the hall at 10 30 tomorrow morning to attend the funeral of Com rade John A Hood. Henry Kemper Commander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Post, No. 2
A. R
John A. Hood
Henry Kemper
WEST SIDE HOUSE IN ASHES
A fire destroyed a four room frame house owned by William Barker on Gold Street near the School of Mines in Butte. The blaze broke out around 2 to 3 o clock yesterday morning with no one inside and caused an $800 loss with no insurance. Water mains were unavailable, hindering suppression, while Chief Sanger and the Exelsior Street station kept watch to protect nearby property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
William Barker
Gold Street
School of Mines
Barker
Sanger
Excelsior Street
Both Sides Found Guilty verdict? No early acquittal
John Myers and his wife were acquitted by a jury in Justice Rhoades' court of exhibiting a deadly weapon an axe in a threatening manner. Neighbor John Costello testified to a running quarrel and disturbances in the Myers yard. The jurors found equal blame on both sides and returned a not guilty verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myers
Justice
Plea Offered in Meaderville Larceny Case
W. C. Lucas, colored, faced Justice Libby for a preliminary hearing on grand larceny after allegedly taking two suits of date valued at $60 from T. P. Murphy. Lucas asked to plead guilty to petty larceny and the deputy county attorney consented, reducing the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lucas
Libby
Meaderville
Lucas
T. P. Murphy
White
Juniors Challenge Montana Teams in Under 13 Clash
The Pennsylvania Juniors, boosted by several victories this season, issued a challenge to any Montana team with players under 13. They defeated the Columbia Juniors 18 to 11 yesterday. Batteries: Pennsylvania Davis Richards Gillis. Columbia Evans Johns Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Montana
Thomas Williams
Kemper Avenue
Butte
Columbia
Davis
Richards
Gillis
Evans
Johns
Buchanan
Light Day in Police Court at Judge Warren
In police court yesterday Judge Warren handled several cases. Frank Smith alone was implicated in a valise theft from a Swede on a Butte Anaconda & Pacific train and received five days. Curt Vonnan George Bower and James Powers were discharged. Jack Williams forfeited a $10 bond for disturbance by non appearance. E J Fleming case continued to 2 PM and William Paschal to 2 PM Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Frank Smith
Curt Vonnan
George Bower
James Powers
Jack Williams
E. J. Fleming
William Paschal
Woman Charged With Robbery After Watch Snatch
Margaret Dotts was arrested last night on a robbery charge after allegedly taking a silver watch from John Williams during a visit at 24 East Galena alley. Williams, who rooms at 26 West Broadway, posted $25 bond to regain liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Dotts
John Williams
East Galena Alley
Williams
West Broadway
Local fraternal meeting announced at Hibernia hall
All members of the A B E L A and A O H are invited to attend a meeting at Hibernia hall on Wednesday evening June 21. The notice mentions drinks at Daly's Place and a reference to Dublin stout on draft alongside a claim about curing diseases with easy treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernia Hall
Dublin Stout
Daly
Flathead Reservation Information Agency Offers Land Settlement Help
A group urges Montana homesteaders to use the Agency for guidance on open land. It promotes exclusive records and lists district supervisors with addresses in Butte Anaconda Great Falls Missoula Kalispell for crucial information before filing claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
T. F. O'Grady
East Broadway
Butte
James M. Self
Main Street
Anaconda
A. T. Tibbits
Park Hotel
Great Falls
Harry M. Small
East Main Street
Missoula
James J. d’Arcy
Care Griffin & Stannard
New Alderman in Seat at Walkerville Meeting
Joseph B. Trevarthen, new Third Ward alderman, spoke at last night’s Walkerville city council meeting and joined committees. He urged covering an uncovered shaft near the reservoir and advancing a sewer for Lexington terrace while noting Summit View’s flooding and potential farmer actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph B. Trevarthen
Walkerville
John J. Doidge
Marshal Northey
Trevor
Lexington Terrace
Medlin
Summit View Terrace
Summit View
Butte
Northey
Spechbacher
W. J. Northey
Pat Colligan
J. D. Vacari
Montana Zinc Company
Electric Light Company
Fishermen Discuss Hunt for State Hatchery Site
The Montana Anglers association meets in the city council chamber to consider establishing a fish hatchery and buying 3 000 000 fry plus government stock of 1 000 000. A report on purchasing the Echo lake fry and locating a hatchery in the north end of Columbia Gardens is awaited as water mineral content is tested. If enough members donate a dollar, the project moves forward with site and machinery plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Anglers’ Association
Echo Lake
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Bickford
Association
North Butte Copper Company now owns Speculator mining property
The Speculator Mining property has transferred to North Butte Copper company after final payment of 2 million dollars. Deeds were filed in the county recorders office after escrow withdrawal. North Butte plans a 3500 foot hoisting engine from Nordburg of Milwaukee to be operational within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Speculator Mining Company
North Butte Copper Company
State Savings Bank
New York
J. R. Cotton
North Butte
North Butte Company
Nordburg Machinery Company of
Milwaukee
West Stewart
Thompson Joined Republican Club As New York Member
William H. Thompson of Butte, Montana, president of the Montana Society of New York, was elected to membership at a regular Republican club meeting along with Assistant Secretary of War Sanger. Also noted were two funeral notices for William Kiely and John A. Hood with planned services and interment details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Republican Club
William H. Thompson
Montana Society of New York
Sanger
Boosting for Montana promises 100000 newcomers in three years
C E B Stone of the Great Northern reports at a Portland meeting that Montana will gain 100000 new residents in three years through government reclamation projects on the Milk River valley. He highlights low transcontinental rates and a government irrigation plan covering 400000 acres, plus job offers for laborers who can later claim land. He also cites plans to open Flathead Reservation and attract homeseekers, with a broader wave of prosperity for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Stone
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Transcontinental Passenger Association
Portland
Pacific Coast
Montana
Mr. Stone
Great Milk River Valley
Great Northern
Middle West
Flathead Reservation
Short Line Excursion Tickets to San Francisco and LA
California excursion rail deal offers round trip tickets to San Francisco for 51 50 and to Los Angeles for 56 90 with travel via Ogden Portland or both. Tickets valid three months with stopovers both directions and diverse routes through Salt Lake Portland and the Columbia river. Reserve at 105 North Main street Butte H O Wilson D F and P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Ogden
Portland
Salt Lake
Columbia River
Idaho
Boise
Payette
Short Line City
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
H. O. Wilson
D. F
P. A
Time Shaving Tackled by Butte Business Group
The Business Men's association in the city council chamber appointed a committee to work with the Grocers' association to curb time check shaving practiced by brokers in Butte. They cited losses to merchants from discounted time checks and sought intergroup cooperation to stop the practice, noting impacts on boarding houses and creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Men's Association
Charles J. Schatzlein
T. J. O’brien
Butte
Grocers’ Association
J. L. Carroll
P. J. Brophy
John Ferns
A. L. Condon
Ferns
Mr. Brophy
R. H. Paxson
T. J. Nerny
L. A. Walker
Vanderbilt president resigns amid board meeting
Nashville Tennessee June 19 Vanderbilt University board of trustees accepts Bishop Hargreave resignation as president during a scheduled meeting. The action marks a leadership change at the university in Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville, Tenn
Vanderbilt University
Hargreave
Wind and rain storm damages crops in Central Ohio
In Central Ohio today a severe wind and rain storm caused heavy damage to wheat, corn and fruit in the area around Columbus. The storm hit on June 19 and disrupted farms across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Sonya Beats Mart In 25 Mile Race
Dover reports the American built cutter Sonya defeated the Clyde built Briton Mart in a competitive 25 mile race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
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Lutey's
Hood River
Candy Department
California
Yucatan
Beeman’s
Pepsin
Hamburg
Lutey Bros
S. Wyoming St
Uptown
Hirsch & CO
Kansas City
Catello
Ets
West Side
Crain
Block
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Corner Park and
Main, Butte
Flathead Reservation Information Agency
Joe Trevarthen
Third Ward
Speculator Company
Great Northern and
Government
Lewis and Clark Fair
Norris & Rowe Circus
Marvelous Belfords
Flying Bannarods
Gardner Family
M’donald
Kishimona
Sugimoto
Congress of Seals
Rose Dockrell
Dolly Miller
Estelle
Mile
Julien
George Holland
Frank Miller
Austin Kink
Joseph Lyons
Herbert Romley
William Dutton
Louis Bere
Grand Central Hotel
Street
Heleni
T. J. Fowlie
Dorsey, Proprietress
Grocers’ Association Has
the Business Men's Association
Ers
Philadelphia
Board of Trade of Philadelphia
Committee On Transportation
Philadelphia Board
Butte Association
Guy W. Stapleton
Butte Business Men’s Association
A. P. Henningson
Ben McDonald
West Park
Rose Leaf
Depar Butte Brewery
Tment
BANKS
Eastern
F St
N. W
Washington D. C
N. Main St
The
Silver Bow National Bank
C. R. Leonard
T. R. Hinds
Fayette Harrington
Glenn B. Harrington
Seene
John MacGinnias
Fayette On
First National Bank of
Batte
B. Weirick
J. 8. Dutton
Daly Bank and Trust Company of
Butte Capital
HN .C. Lalor
Rles SF Boon
R. A. Kunkel
Walt Allen
W. Broadway
Richards the Undertaker
W. Park St. Butte
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