No Receiver for Hecla to Operate Its Properties
The Hecla Consolidated Mining company in Montana faced no receiver appointment after Indianapolis court hearings. Indiana stockholders alleged mismanagement and a $26,000 judgment from last August's sale, but the judge refused to appoint a receiver. The company may redeem the properties and resume mining operations, with General Manager Knippenberg acting as trustee and promising stockholder benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hamilton
Indianapolis
Hecla Consolidated Mining Company
Hecla
Beaverhead County
Mont
Indiana
Hecla Company
Au Sust
Silver Bow County
Alexander McDonnell
Circuit Court of
Dillon
Norris
Knippenberg
Meagher Picnic Postponed Because of Weather
The Meagher monument benefit picnic by United Irish Societies of Butte and Anaconda at Gregson Springs is postponed due to bad weather. A July 16 tentative date is planned, with a grand turnout to finish raising funds. James H. Lynch notes a 1 cent per mile rate for travel to Helena for the July 4 ceremonies. militia, soldiers from Fort Harrison, and many society members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregson Springs
Thomas Francis Meagher
United Irish Societies of
Butte and Anaconda
Meagher
James H. Lynch
Association
Great Northern Road
Butte
Helena
Militia
Fort Harrison
Shut Out the Constable Over Replevin Writ
Constable William Adams tried to seize a sewing machine at the Keenan house on North Main street using a writ of replevin. A man shut the door and the officer was left outside as papers were tossed over the transom. Deputy White filed a complaint against an unnamed Keenan, and the sheriff said he would investigate by tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams
North Main Street
White
Chief Lamb
Keenan
John Doe” Keenan
Adams
Sheriff's Office
Quinn
Believer plans new two story hotel on Front Street in Butte
A local investor, long confident in Butte property value, plans to erect a modern two story rooming and hotel building on Front Street near the depot site. He aims to start July 1, leveraging anticipated depot-related growth. William McCarthy will succeed the retiring treasurer Phil Goodwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Front Street
Phil Goodwin
McMillan
Sorrowful Steward family mourns Della Audrey Steward
The Steward home mourns the sudden death of 17 year old Della Audrey Steward student at the state university. Overwork caused nervous prostration and the loss saddens pioneers of Montana Mr and Mrs Steward with one sister and two brothers left behind. Father stranded in Idaho due to storm damaged telegraph lines unable to return before Monday night. Funeral plans await his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steward
Della Audrey Steward
The
State University
Miss Steward
Pioneers of
Montana
Idaho
New York Sensation Stars at Butte Pavilion Tonight
The Pavilion theater presents another New York success headlining the Kuhns in a novelty singing act. J. K. Murray and Miss Clara Lane, who dazzled audiences last week, return for tonight and the week with Irish melodies. Other acts include illustrated songs and life motion pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavilion Theater
Butte
Canyon Saloon in Woodville Canyon Burns
A Canyon saloon in Woodville canyon was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock yesterday morning. The blaze spread from the adjacent bar to the saloon, but Joe E. Burdy was awakened by a woman who saw the flames and saved him from injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Canyon
Woodville Canyon
Joe E. Burdy
Mill and Smeltermen's union to meet at seven this evening
The Mill and Smeltermen's union No. 74 of the W F of M. will hold a special meeting at 7 o'clock this evening. All members are requested to attend. By order of the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Mill and Smeltermen's Union
Patrick McMahon
James Keefe
Don Mahoney
Larry S. Hamilton
M. P. Haggerty
C. M. Mahoney
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Chicago
Haggerty
Funeral Held for Peter Rossi Near Anaconda
The late Peter Rossi was shot by a deputy sheriff near Anaconda. His funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 4 Main Street Meaderville and at the Church of the Holy Savior with Father Brachi officiating. The Poston & Montana Band attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Rossi
Anaconda
Main Street
Meaderville
Church of the Holy Savior
Father Brachi
Poston & Montana
Burns case dismissed in Justice Taylor court
John Burns appeared in Justice Taylor's court yesterday after his daughter charged him with third degree assault. The case was dismissed and the costs were assessed to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
Quick action averts tragedy as knife attack ends
Maurice Dyer, a bootblack at 32 East Broadway, defends himself when Charles Hall, heavily intoxicated, slashes at him with a long blade. An eight inch gash tears Dyer's vest but he avoids serious harm. Detective Mc Inerney arrests Hall for assault with a deadly weapon. Charles Golding witnesses the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G'wan
Maurice Dyer
Bootblack
East Broadway
Charles Hall
Dyer
McInerney
Hall
Charles Golding
Old-time ballplayer Joseph Moffet marries in Billings
Joseph W. Moffet once a notable baseball figure, long based in Butte and Anaconda, wed Miss Margaret Pollinger of Philadelphia in Billings. Best man Charles Harvey helped, with a Billings bridesmaid. The couple, who soon return to Melrose, plan mining ventures near Twin Bridges and near the Johnstone properties, hoping for future wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph W. Moffet
Butte
Anaconda
Billings
Margaret Pollinger
Philadelphia
Mr. Moffet
Miss Pollinger
A. J. Johnstone
Five Hundred Dollars and a Gold Watch Cost Nolan in Night of Theft
Dan Nolan of Calumet Michigan lost five hundred dollars in cash and a gold watch and chain after being slugged and robbed in Butte during a first night outing with relatives active in the Miners union. He was taken to a crib near Wyoming and Galena, pockets emptied, and suspects were arrested but released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Nolan
Calumet
Mich
Butte
Miners’ Union
Nolan
Wyoming
Galena
Brennan Fights for Life After St. Lawrence Mine Accident
William Brennan, 422 Virginia street, remains in critical condition with a fractured skull after a rockfall at the St. Lawrence mine Friday. Surgeons give him limited hope of recovery while Joe Higgins, shot in the leg last week, is reported improving at St. James Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brennan
St. Lawrence
St. James’ Hospital
Virginia Street
Joe Higgins
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Credited With Curing Tuberculosis
Pierce Clobessy of El Paso Texas claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey cured his tuberculosis improving his lungs digestion and overall health. He states he began in December felt better immediately and gained fifteen pounds within three weeks taking small doses five times daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce Clobessy
el Paso
Tex
Duffy
Archie McMillan Retires as City Treasurer
Archie McMillan, long time city treasurer, retired yesterday and will devote time to private business affairs. His exit marks the end of years in municipal finance and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie McMillan
Tr. McMillan
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Health Cure
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for consumption and various illnesses. It claims medical endorsement for over six decades and warns against counterfeit imitations and refilled bottles while urging buyers to insist on the genuine product with the Old Chemist trademark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy
Cockrell Seeks Trading in Copper and Nevada Shares
Do W Cockrell 85 East Broadway offers 2000 shares Revns Copper and 1500 Southwest Nevada. describes both as cheap and expresses willingness to buy or sell North Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. W. Cockrell
East Broadway
Nevada
North Butte
Lake Shore Route Seaside Round Trip to Asbury Park
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway offers Chicago to Asbury Park round trip tickets for 23.35 dollars with return by July 10 and extension until August 31 for 50 cents. Stopover allowed in New York on return. Passengers may travel via the Twentieth Century Limited and request itineraries from W B Hutter, Northwestern Passenger Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Chicago
Asbury Park
New York
Lake Shore
Twentieth Century Limited
W. B. Hutter
Northwestern
Pioneer Press Building
St. Paul
Minn
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Hale & Lavelle Proprietors
Capital Brewing CO
West Broadway
Circuit Court OF Indianapolis
Tonkin
Woodville
Tonkin’s
Big Negro
Joseph Moffet A
Benedict
Philadel
Phia
Calumet, Mich
Brennan
Archie M’millan
Duffy’s Pure
Qure
Pitty Malt Whiskey Co
Rochester
N. Y
Montana Liquor Co
Butte, Mont
Siegel
Crossett
C. E. Alsop
3 Kuhns
America
MR. Lloyd Spencer
J. K. Murphy
Clara Lane
Australia
Calton
Harvey
Mack and Elliott
State Medical Institute
Broadway
Clark’s Bank
Associated Drug Stores
Anaconda Sunday Standard
Louisville, Ky
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