Court rules wall injury not recoverable by trespassing child
A Montana court dismissed a $5,000 suit by Edward Brown, 5, against Frank Whitehead, 4 property owner, after finding the boy injured by a fall from a stone wall on the sidewalk was a trespasser. The judge rejected claims that dangerous private property could be attractive to children, calling Montana’s rule inhumane and brutal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brown
Frank Whitehead
Iron and
Dakota Streets
William Meyer
John Lindsay
Supreme Court of Montana
Meyer
Thompson
McClernan
Montana
Butte Current Notes Summarizes Local Visiters and Moves
A compact roundup of Butte social notes lists many visitors and moves. W C Fenton travels to Chicago, Dr M M Frank from Livingston registers, J Collins West visits from Billings, Mrs Bertha Harris sails to San Francisco, A S S Wilkins heads to Eugene, Dr A Spaulding to Los Angeles, and Dr McIntyre relocates to Owsley block. Also noted are arrivals from Kalispell Fergus Fergus, and state figures in town including Senators Stout Whiteside and Romney. Local business and personal notices cover dental services, liquor purchase, banking, attorney moves, marriage licenses, and travel plans to Spokane, San Bernardino, and Seattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
P. B. Foley
M. E. Foley
Great Falls
T. R. Cowan
Billings
Metropolis
McIntyre
Owsley Block
Angelo Brusatic
San Rafael
Cal
Tronside
North Main Street
Walker's
West Park Street
Yegen Bros
BE. B. Howell
Lewisohn Block
Romney
Ravalli County
A. J. Walrath
Bozeman
J. B. Glover
West Granite Street
Stout
Fergus County
Bryan
Fred Whiteside
Flathead County
Kalispell
Arthur Hirschburg
Helena
San Francisco
John Lindsay
Thomas Block
J. M. Barr
John
San Bernardino
Walter S. Bright
Lewistown
John Schuler
Sharon
P. O
H. O. Clark Jr
Murray
North Jackson Street
Albert George
Seattle
Dr. Hanson
Silver Bow
Roy Foote
Lutey
R. M. Taylor
Salt Lake City
Missoula
H. A. Dyke
Guy Boyington
E. Myers
Sol Lindberg
Belgrade
J. M. Hicks
Anaconda
N. T. Nash
Alhambra
J. R. Walker
Twin Bridges
Mrs Harrington of Butte Dies at Home on Clear Grit Terrace
Mrs Jerry J Harrington a known Butte matron died yesterday morning at her home 111 Clear Grit Terrace She is survived by her brother Mike Murphy in Butte a sister and a brother in Ireland and four children The funeral will be held Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry J. Harrington
Butte
Clear Grit Terrace
Mike Murphy
Ireland
Railroad to connect Butte with Bitter Root eyed by settlers
Western News publisher Miles Romney asserts Western Montana seeks record settler influx. Survey data and rumors say a direct rail from Butte to Bitter Root via Georgetown could boost growth. Plans discussed include Milwaukee extending to coast, Denver–Rio Grande influence, and a $3 million ditch enabling vast agricultural expansion with flax wheat and grains on bench lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Bitter Root Valley
Georgetown
Miles Romney
The
Western News
Hamilton
Raval County
Rromney
Western Montana
Western
Milwaukee
Columbia River
Romney
Montana
West
West End
Mr. Jiomney
Butte Business Men's association dissolves for chamber merger
By unanimous vote the Butte Business Men's association decided to dissolve and turn over its records to the chamber of commerce through a five member committee. The group will finalize the dissolution, record the merger, and transfer funds. The former body had 178 members enrolled and no debts with more names expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Business Men's Association
Chamber of Commerce
John Donovan
E. A. Harecastle
Eugene Carroll
Shaw Baker
W. ©. Speer
Council Chamber
Donovan
Judge Speer
Business Men's Association
P. J. Brophy
James Krueger
Shaw Beaker
Pp. H. Blake
James Rowe
C. W. Fulton
Brophy
Hardcastle
Wife complains against husband for threats
Mrs Agnes McMahon of 1246 Farrell street told Deputy George Toole of domestic trouble and threats to kill by her husband. She seeks prosecution. complaint issued against McMahon for trial in Justice Rhoades' court. Also, John Salo faces larceny charges with Frank Kyjala and Oscar Lindberg as witnesses. Deputy County Attorney John Dwyer to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes McMahon
Farrell Street
George Toole
McKinney school paving on Arizona street protests filed
Trustees place matter on file after county attorney advice. protest from a property holder over paving Arizona street to avoid depot closure, Monroe school area affected and projections of rail yard boulevard. City council to hear protests tonight while McKinley school tax dispute moves to court. Domestic science exhibit planned. industrial school inmates count and costs noted. General bills approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Arizona Street
Utah Avenue
Front
Great Northern
Arizona
Monroe
Tuohy
Elderkin
Driscoll
Richards
McKinley
Supreme Court
Downer
Jackson
Industrial School
The Rosary at Broadway Theater
A religious flavored drama presented last night to a fair audience. The plot centers on domestic misery caused by suspicion and jealousy with Rev. Brian Kelly, played by Harrison J. Terry, as peacemaker. A rosary of pearls figures in the story, and the production is handsomely staged with a balanced cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Kelly
Harrison J. Terry
McKay Funeral Set for William J McKay Today
Funeral services for William J. McKay, beloved son of Mr and Mrs Thomas McKay, will be held this Wednesday at 2 o clock at the family residence 406 Kemper street. Interment at Mountain View cemetery follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MccKay
William J. McKay
Thomas McKay
Kemper Street
Leukuma
Clarence
Jacob Leukuma
East Park Street
Little Change Seen in Coroner Jesse Stevens Condition
There was little change in the condition of Coroner Jesse P. Stevens yesterday. Early this morning he was showing evidences of weakening. He still is delirious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Stevens
Jesse P. Stevens
Beer Mug Feud Leaves Miner Down in Saloon
Thomas Connelly, a miner, allegedly struck by Mike Kane at the Moonlight saloon after a dispute over mirrors. Kane, of 534 East Mercury Street, faces assault charges after police served a warrant last night. Connelly’s head is bandaged. Kane secured release on bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Connelly
Mike Kane
East Mercury Street
Connelly
Kane
Ovation for Loyal Order of Moose head Jones in Butte
Arthur K. Jones supreme dictator of the Loyal Order of Moose received an ovation at Carpenters' hall last night before a large audience. He spoke about the order's growth from 241 to 910 lodges and 250000 members, previewed the junior Moose branch, and outlined proposed Moose owned plants in the Midwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur K. Jones
Order of Moose
Carpenters’ Hall
Indianapolis
J. V. C. Taylor
Montana
Taylor
Jones
Order
Loyal Order of Moose
FL W H. Potter
Butte
Mr. Jones
Organization of the Moose
Supreme Council
Moose
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
T. J. Nerny
M. M. Donohue
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
F. H. Potter
H. L. Allen
F. Darnell
James Chapman
Fred Pidy
M. M. Darnell
L. Winterbatter
P. Flynn
George Oechsi
A. P. Sandberg
Dr. Allen
Livingston
Registration Change More Difficult Than Expected
The city and school election registration reached 18 480 yesterday with 159 registrations that day. Voters relocating since original registration face transfers requiring two witnesses to affidavit, a process seen as harder than initial registration. Last day for city election registration is March 21.
T M A to Give Smoker to Members and Friends
The T M A will stage a complimentary smoker at the Orion theater this evening as a preliminary to the big annual benefit to be held at Broadway on April 8. The event features acts from theaters and boxing bouts, with food and drink, and promises novel entertainment from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Orion Theater
Truck Explosion Injury At St. Lawrence Mine
John Hawe, 25, living at 118 East Broadway, was badly injured last night at the 1600 foot level of the St. Lawrence mine when a truck he was pushing rolled over spilled powder on the track and exploded. He sustained severe lacerations to the legs and chest and minor eye injuries but eyes are not expected to lose vision. He was taken to St. James hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawe
East Broadway
St. Lawrence
Howe
St. James’ Hospital
First Woman Federal Court Clerk to Retire as Office Abolished
Mrs. Adelaide Utter, the first woman in the country to hold a federal court clerkship, will retire as her office is abolished. She was appointed in 1893 and has served continuously since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Utter
Miss Utter
10 Search Shafts for Missing Man
Edward Alho the Finn wrestler is missing after 11:30 Friday night leaving 408 East Broadway with 150 dollars. Police, suspecting foul play or evasion, begin searches of eastern city mine shafts and prospect holes, while friends debate a possible departure from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Alho
East Broadway
Alho
Alio
Irving’s quirks and Valentine’s reminiscence on gush banter
Sidney Valentine recalls Henry Irving’s anti gush stance and humor. He notes Irving’s habit of satirically sitting on critics when crowds gush. A stage anecdote features Sir Henry quipping about Nansen’s fame and the lady’s praise during a performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Valentine
Henry Irving
Irving
Mr. Valentine
Nansen
North Pole
Sir Henry
Tyes
Farm land values rise sharply in early 1900s boom
Farm land exclusive of buildings more than doubled in value from 1900 to 1910, gaining 117.4 percent, reflecting a strong agricultural land market during the decade.
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Butte News
Standard
Independent
Orton Bros
W. C. Fenton
Chicago
Coal
McLaughlin Coal Co
Baltimore
P. B. Churchill
Joe Harmon
J. A. Cigar
H. IL. Bould
Denver
United States
J. J. Harrington
Hamiltonians
Milwaukeef
Mer State Senator
Miles Rommer
Drs. McKendry
Hannifin
Board
McKinney School
Curran
Katherine Curran
Wallace
Idaho
Walsh
John Guest
Richards’ Funeral
Rev. S. C. Blackiston
Mountain View Cemetery
Mose Linz
Miner
Hutte Lodge
Loyal Order of
Hunter’s Hot Springs
Hunters Hot Springs
Northern Pacific Railway
Pas
Springs
Hunter’s
John H. Davidson
Old Orpheum
Cardinal Wolsey
England
Pathe
Nancy Bell
W. S. Gilbert
Edison Company
Zeman
Ceretana
Bozeman Milling Company
Bozeman, Montana
Great Northern Ag
Nts
Hot Springs Hotel
Thorngly Veneeanell
M. J. Sullivan
Alhambra, Mont
Harper’ Creamery
FOR and Feather CO
St West Park St
Butte, Mont
Cuticura
Dept. O
Boston
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