Jury Deliberates in John O'Brien Thompson Murder Case
The trial of John O'Brien for the murder of Ole Thompson concluded with the case going to the jury at 5 PM after final testimony and court instructions. Witnesses included the defendant's mother and several saloon patrons, with closing arguments by county officials and defense counsel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Brien
Ole Thompson
Alex Mackel
J. L. Vines
John McClernan
Breen
Thompson
O'Brien
Sheridan Circuit Reports Fair Church Finances and Local News
Sheridan circuit quarterly conference reports indicate steady spiritual and financial progress with $252.90 raised for the pastor's salary and Sheridan contributing $185.90. A Virginia City revival is noted, Greta wed William Halse in Sheridan, and Dr. Edgar Brooke marries Alice Pierce in Dillon. Guests Erwin Beckwith and Walter Pancoast visit, a Workmen ball raises funds, and local horseman interest centers on Vine Suminal’s sale for $30.
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Dan Circuit
Standard
Sheridan
Secon
Sheridan Circuit
Mr. Howard
Virginia City
HH. A James
George Brown
Greta
William Halse
Sroom
W. W. Hioward
Alice Hulse
Charles
Halse
Edgar Brooke
Dillon
Cupid
Alice Pierce
H. F. Cope
First Baptist Church
Brooke
Madison County
Kansas
K. BD
Marsh
Suimal
Robert Imma
Reception for Moran and Murphy Tops Great Falls Banquets
Special Dispatch reports a grand reception at Luther hall in Great Falls honoring Captain Moran and Lieutenant Murphy. The crowded event featured Civil War veterans in blue and gray, a Black Hugle band, and multiple toasts praising country, flag, president, and Montana.
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Standard
Great Falls
Captain Moran
Lieutenant Murphy
Luther Hall
First
Montana
Happy Union
Hugle
John A. Largent
Our Country
C. F. Richardson
A. C. Gormley
J. M. Burlingame
Paris Gibson
J. W. Freeman
J. C.kegg
Sheridan Post No. 18
G. A. Ro
Montana Infantry
P. Robinson
W. M. Cockrill
F. J. Adams
Beginning to Pump at Cumberland Mine Disaster Site
A Cumberland BC special says after a week of continuous water in No 6 shaft pumping has begun. Explorations via No 4 and No 6 shafts proceed and a few bodies may be found as passages are reached. Forty one corpses remain in the mine while the No 4 lake slope works full time to employ miners.
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Vancouver
B. C
Cumberland
No. 6
No. 4
Flathead House Drama Delays Senate Bill 87 Amid Parlia mentary Maneuvers
The Montana house, in a heated session, debated and delayed Senate Bill 87 through prolonged motions and roll calls led by the Heinze faction. The majority report passed after delays. the scene featured recesses, adjournments, and furious exchanges as lawmakers argued over readings and rulings.
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Ayes
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Conner
Cascade
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Donaldson
Ferry
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Geary
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Ravalli
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Dixon
Donlan
Faust
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Gilchrist
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Hill
Jones
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Madden
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Metlen
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Newbury
Newton
Patterson
Rosman
Shanley
Stull
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Swindlehurst
Thoroughman
Laborites
MarcGinniss
Bages
Death of Alex Perrault in Frenchtown at 59
Missoula reports the death of Alex Perrault aged 59 at his Frenchtown home. A longtime area figure since settlement, he starred in the Cedar Creek old stampede and was well known among County residents. Funeral set for Saturday at 10 a.m. in Frenchtown.
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Standard
Missoula
Alex Perrault
Frenchtown
Cedar Creek
Grand Ball at Scandia Hall Hosted by Modern Woodmen
A grand ball will be held at Scandia hall on Friday evening, March 1, hosted by Modern Woodmen of America Camp 5,805. The event promises social dancing, music, and community fellowship under the auspices of the fraternal organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scandia Hall
Woodmen of America
Ferrell Goes Calmly to Electric Chair for Murder
Roslyn Ferrell faced execution at Ohio Penitentiary after a day of prayers sacraments and final games of checkers and guitar. He entered the death chamber at 12 08 and died at 12 49 without a last statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Charles Lane
Roslyn Ferrel
Ohio Penitentiary
Ferrell
Yiellly
Kennedy
Back From the Philippines
Richard and Wallace Pelkey return from service in the Philippines. They enlisted in volunteer regiments, served until discharge, then joined government transport service under the quartermaster general. They visit their father in Missoula and plan a stay in Anaconda.
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Missoula
Richard
Wallace Pelkey
Philippines
Wallace
Idate
Montans
Moth
Tropics
Anaconda
Pat Mahoney
Philippites
Hitter Criticism Over Commons Treatment at Parliament Opening
London reporters note fresh discontent over the Commons treatment as Parliament opens. The debate on Civil Service Supplementary estimates produced virulent criticism and the government barely carried the vote for maintenance of the parliament buildings by a meagre majority.
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London
Commons
Minister Arrested in Curtis Cold Storage Destruction
Topeka Kansas February 23 Rev F W Emerson pastor of the first Christian church and Dr M R Mitchell were arrested on a state warrant as accessories in the smashing of the Curtis cold storage plant last Monday morning. They led a mob of 60 persons and were recognized by officers. Both posted bonds for court where they will answer malicious destruction of property charges.
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Topeka
Kan
F. W. Emerson
First Christian Church
M. R. Mitchell
Curtis
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