Mystery Veil Death in Butte
A murdered man, Shippen, was found near the Oregon avenue streetcar line in Butte. Police examined autopsy results showing a back entry bullet and ruled murder. Witnesses described reactions of his sister Mrs Marsh and friend Geiger, noting Shippen’s lodge ties and possible highwayman theory.
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P.M. McCarthy
F. Maginn
The
Woodmen of the World
Geiger
Shippen
He Hutte
Knights of Pythias
Park Street
Marsh
Arizona Street
Geyer
Snippen
Oregon Avenue
Ester
Shipper
Pioneer minister’s son slain in historic Butte site
The body lay unexamined overnight before police learned a bullet wound revealed murder. The victim, a Montana pioneer born in Libertyville, linked to Rev W C Shippen, moved with his father to Helena and Butte. The home stood on the hangman’s tree site once used by vigilantes. The father, a prominent Methodist pastor, died in Washington.
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Richards
Shippen
Riche Ards
Montana
Libertyville
Town
W.C. Shippen
Butte
Symons
Helena
Dry ‘Gulch
Washington
Durie
Mos Lodge
Street Cars Collision Near Butter Hotel Injures No One
Two westbound street cars collided in front of the Butter Hotel as both moved at the same speed. The leading car stopped to discharge passengers. the rear car struck it, showering glass on the motorman of the second car. No injuries reported.
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Butter Hotel
Police seize beer in restricted district incident
Four barrels of bottled beer were seized by police while being transported into a restricted district. Under the law the beer will be destroyed after the permitted time. Frank Holdue was arrested on a charge of bringing beer into the district and posted a $500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Holdue
Witty Exchange On Marriage Sparks Lively Debate
In a confidential mood Enpeck tells Singelton that true happiness lies in marriage. Singelton objects but Enpeck insists he has a fact to share, warning it will be too late for Singelton to see its value.
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Enpeck
Singleton
Kalispell Hosts Big Knights Templars Convention
Kalispell greets a record crowd for the Knights Templars annual state convention. More than 149 uniformed Knights lead a parade, with Elks from Kalispell and local dignitaries. The day includes reports, committee appointments, and a reception at the M A following a welcome at the Methodist church.
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A. Walnih
Dillon
Standard
Kalispell
Knights ‘Templars
Epworth
Methodist Church
League
Y.mca
Montana State Elks
Hand of Kallspetl
Order
Massanic Temple
Knights Templars
George H. Phelps
Bowbells
N.D
United States
M.A.” Walker
Dilton
Red Cross of
Constantine
Roy C. Smith
Butte
Railroad verdict in suit for damages at Bozeman
In Bozeman on June 18 the Gallatin Valley railway won a unanimous verdict in a suit brought by George P. Diep seeking 18000 for alleged services in securing a 7000 stock subscription. The decision followed about an hour of deliberation. Hartman & Hartman defended. Kremer and Le Maury prosecuted. Judge J J Lynch presided.
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Standard
Bozeman
Gallatin Valley Railway
George P. Diep
Hartman
Collision of San Francisco line trains near Vallejo yields multiple fatalities
In Vallejo California this morning thirteen people were killed and two dying with two others injured after a head on collision involving a two car electric train and a single car of the San Francisco Napa and Calistoga railway just north of the city. Authorities cite possible miscommunication or order confusion between the motorman and conductor as the cause.
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Vallejo
Cal
San Francisco, Napa & Calistoga Railway
Here
Lobby Inquiry on Other Trail and Sugar Interests
In a continuing inquiry, witnesses discuss political lobbies and direct primary ideas. Charles B. Warren of Michigan Sugar details stock holdings, trust influence, and Sherman Act implications related to beet sugar interests and Associated Press publicity efforts led by C. Hanlin of Colorado Springs.
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Cummins
Lowry
New York
Federal, Sugar Refining Company
Charles B. Warren
Michigan Sugar Company
C. C. Hamlin
Senator Walsh
Chicago Inter Ocean
Warren
Hamlin
Michigan Company
American Sugar Refining Company
Socalled Trust
Michigan
Mayren
Executive Comm. Publican National Committee
Melville F. Stone
Associated Press
C. Hanlin
Colorado Springs
Cal
Currency bill unveiled aims at reshaping reserve system
In a 38 month staged transfer plan the proposal calls for a 15 percent overall reserve against demand liabilities with 5 percent in vaults 5 percent with national reserve banks and 5 percent at home or with reserve banks Central reserve city banks would hold 20 percent reserves with 10 percent at home 8 percent with the reserve bank and 5 percent locally or with the district bank The goal is to curb centralization of funds and curb stock market operations by tying reserves to actual locations and reducing massing in New York and other centers The report cites Harper's Weekly noting the metals conduct electricity and steel tools made from them as a secondary aside
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Jass
Reserve Bank
New York
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Ad
Old advertising claim urges mothers to use Syrup of Figs with Elixir of Senna to cleanse a child’s stomach liver and bowels. It describes signs of illness and promises gentle relief within hours, claiming a sick child will be well soon and stressing the product’s safe ingredients and taste.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Gene Lame
Resting razors sharpened by electricity and insulation
A piece discusses how razor blades sharpen or dull through use and rest. It notes sharpness returns after a period off use as molecules tone and temper. It claims electric current and insulation affect sharpening, contrasting rubber wrapped razors and those in drawers or glass cases.
Parlor Need Cited by British Medical Officer
A British medical officer criticizes the strong desire for a parlor among the poor, noting many families overtax their bedrooms while the largest room is kept as a parlor. He frames this passion as a social amenity reflecting civilized living, not decadence.
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Springfield Republican
Thompson Remains of Eugene Tice At Undertaking Parlors
The remains of Eugene Tice who died last evening at age 11 are at Sherman and Reed undertaking parlors. Funeral notice will appear later.
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Thompson
Eugene Tice
Sherman & Reed Undertaking
Undertakers at 11 East Broadway in Sherman area
Local notices report an undertaker operation at 11 East Broadway in Sherman with details on services and contact in a concise community brief.
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East Broadway
Mets
Granted Insurance Case Prompts Recovery Tale
An ad praising Hekman's Alterative claims it helps lung and throat troubles from colds and coughs. A Brooklyn reader describes rapid weight loss, severe cough, night sweats, and eventual recovery after using the remedy. The notice urges readers to contact Eckman’s office in Philadelphia for a booklet on recoveries.
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Eekman
Dean Street
Brooklyn
Hekman
Eckmer
Philadelphia
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Strikalite
Leys
C.B. Hoskins & CO
Iggists
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St Louis
Darrel
Pounas
B. E. Calkins
Interstate Lumber CO
ED Rose
Beecham
Milwaukee Roundhouse
George W. Bush
Hungate
J. J. McCaffery
Mash
Williams
Sine Hom
Harry W. Shippe
Weill
Butte Oaly
N. Main
Railroad
PRIC
Tus All
Harper's Weekly
Globe Jewelry Co
D. W. Brodie
East Park Street
E. E. German
Meath
Carter
Sody
Undertakers
Dugants
Larry Duggan
Bent
Mooney
William Francis Money
M. J. Walsh
Sherman & Refs
Dept
Boston
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