Contempt fines end Big Hole basin dispute row
In a United States court before Judge Knowles, Oliver Jones was fined 25 for assaulting custodian William S. Willard during a dispute tied to involuntary bankruptcy actions against Alfred Hatton of Jackson and related bank proceedings. The case arose as state bank actions against Hatton sparked tension at ranches in the Big Hole basin.
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Oliver J. Jones
Alfred Hatton
Claude Lapham
Knowles
United States Court
Jones
Big Hole Basin
State National Bank of Dillon
Jackson
Marshal Meiklejohn
William S. Willard
Willard
United States
ROW IN THE FAMILY
Judge Arnold’s court heard a family row with Mrs Pat Boland as defendant. Boland brothers Pat and Mike live nearby. Pat’s visits to his brother’s home irked his wife. She threw bricks at her sister-in-law’s house triggering arrest, but the judge released her, finding assault in the third degree unsustainable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold
Pat Boland
Boland
Pat
Mike
Carrie Nation
Butcher Identifies Suspect in Utah Avenue Hold-Up
J H Staebler a butcher at 08S Utah avenue identified Tony Jans as the man who held up and shot him December 16. Staebler said the highwayman demanded hands up and fired wounding his shoulder and shattering the joint. Jans was brought to the county jail where Staebler made the positive identification before the prisoner was sent back to await trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Staebler
Utah Avenue
Tony Jans
Jans
Imposed Fine on East Galena Disorderly House Owner
Nelle Gray of East Galena street faced Judge Sullivan in police court for keeping a disorderly house. Two policemen testified. she had no counsel or defense. She paid a $100 fine later with help from friends. Gray was arrested after Dan Donovan accused her of robbing $80, but the robbery charge was not pressed.
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Nelle Gray
Galena Street
Sullivan
Pellece
Gray
Dan Donovan
Young Gordon Disappears In Butte Search
James H Gordon reports his son about 10 years old vanished in Butte within the past week while seeking work. Frank Gordon, foundryman and father, came to town in search of the boy who sent a letter saying he had pneumonia and needed money. A $5 remittance remains unclaimed at the post office as hospitals and police aid the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Gordon
Anaconda
Butte
Frank Gordon
Labor Party caucus sets delegates for primaries
In Judge Arnold's courtroom last evening the city central committee of the Labor Party selected voting places for delegates to the labor convention. The caucus will occur on the same night as the primaries.
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Labor Party
caucus and primary locations listed by wards
The article lists ward caucus sites and delegate counts. First ward at 27 East Gagnon street offers six delegates and six alternates, Second ward Judge Arnold's courtroom hosts eleven delegates and eleven alternates, Third ward 360 Mast Broadway has eighteen delegates and thirteen alternates, Fourth ward Anderson's feed store numbers six delegates and six alternates, Fifth ward Pacific notes at Gaylord and Park shows one delegate and twelve alternates, Sixth ward pumping station on Galena street provides ten delegates and ten alternates, Seventh ward 320 Pyton street lists one and a half delegates with thirteen alternates, Eighth ward 604 Fast Front street assigns fifteen delegates and fifteen alternates.
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First Ward
East Gagnon Street
Second Ward
Judge Arnold's
Third Ward
Mast Broadway
Fourth Ward
Anderson's
West Granite
Fifth Ward
Pacific Notes
Gaylord and
Park
Sixth Ward
Galena Street
Seventh Ward
Pyton Street
Eighth Ward
Fast Front Street
Beer theft and egg theft charges in South Butte
J W Mason appeared before Judge Oleson for petty larceny after taking three bottles of beer from Gus Nichols's saloon valued at 00 cents. James Sullivan and John Shea face warrants in Judge Taylor's court for allegedly stealing eggs from a store basement at 52 East Park Street on March 4, with complaints filed.
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J. W. Mason
Oleson
South Butte
Gus Nichols
Mason
East Park Street
James Sullivan
John Shea
His Tender Heart: Jail Burglary Case Dominates
Frank Buckley and William Core are jailed on burglary charges in the county jail. Edward Doherty accuses them and Mrs. McAnaway of breaking into his cabin at 400 Hopkins street and stealing a razor. Doherty later asks for Mrs. McAnaway’s release. she is freed after she signs a statement of innocence. Judge O Connoer’s court will hear further developments.
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Frank Buckley
William Core
Edward Doherty
McAnaway
Doherty
Hopkins Street
Ten Dollars a Shot at the Police Court
John Jackson a timid looking colored hodcarrier appeared in the police court charged with dis charging firearms in the streets. He claimed the revolver was faulty and one chamber discharged while he stood at the front door. A witness supported the tale but the court did not accept it. He was fined ten dollars or five days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackson
John
Sullivan
Habeas corpus case locks pugilists in jail
In Galveston on March 8 Judge Allen heard habeas corpus petitions against Choynski and Johnson charged with prize fighting. The grand jury reported no bill, but did not release them until after adjournment. Bonds were reduced to 2500 each. failure to post bonds resulted in jail.
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Galveston
Texas
Choynski
Johnson
Allen
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
Carnegie offers library gift for Vancouver building
Marek and Andrew Carnegie propose to fund a new public library building in Vancouver with $0,000 and the city to provide a suitable site and contribute $1,000 annually for maintenance. The current library incurs $5,000 yearly expenses due to inadequate space. The offer was announced by George R. Maxwell MP after receiving Carnegie's letter. The mayor will handle official steps.
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Vancouver
B. C
Marek
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
George R. Maxwell
Carnegie Gift Would Fund Springfield Free Library
Andrew Carnegie plans a 375000 donation to Springfield to establish a free public library. The city has also voted a 10000 annual appropriation for maintenance.
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Springfield
Andrew Carnegie
Bryan Opens Buffalo Visit With Mack Meeting
William J. Bryan arrived in Buffalo this morning and went directly to the home of Norman E. Mack where he was greeted at the station. He said his visit to the city would focus on matters of interest to local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
William J. Bryan
Norman E. Mack
Bryan visits Pan American exposition grounds with officials
During the afternoon Mr. Bryan toured the Pan-American exposition grounds with Mr. Mack and several exposition officials. He left for New York at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Bryan
Mack
New York
Illinois Manufacturers Oppose Russian Sugar Duty
Mr Madden, president of the Illinois Manufacturers' Association, reports from Washington that a hearing was held with Secretary Gage as a committee protests the countervailing duty on Russian beet sugar. The association argues European producers receive no bounty, citing Russian internal revenue tax. Despite Gage's decision, arrangements are made to pay a bounty on a New York cargo by Kahn & Co, with an appeal to the board of imports planned.
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Chicago
March
Madden
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Washington
Russia
Secretary of the Treasury
New York
Kahn & Co
Board of Imports
Desperate robbers attack William McLaughlin home
Chicago reports a dramatic night raid on William McLaughlin, with Frederick McLaughlin stopping one burglar on the front porch after two assailants fired from a moving buggy. The wounded thief fled with two accomplices pursuing, as shots rang near Rush Street in the North Side district. no loot was gained.
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Chicago
William McLaughlin
Rush Street
Frederick McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Hardin
Lincoln Park Boulevard
Ontario Street
Mrs Botha's Work Cited In Pretoria Armistice
London reports from the Daily Chronicle credit Mrs. Botha as a key force behind negociations with Lord Kitchener. General Botha and most officers favored surrender terms offering amnesty to most, while De Wet and Steyn rejected them. Armistice talks, potential extension, and drawn out negotiations are noted.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Pretoria
Botha
Lord Kitchener
de Wet
Mr. Steyn
DeWet
Steyn
Lord Kitchene
French
E.cat
Kotha
Times
Halifax Soldier Receives Commission for Northwest Regiment
Halifax reports Colonel Steele, commanding Strithoua's forces, arrived from South Africa and has taken a commission in Vodou Powell's constabulary. He will recruit 1,000 men in the Northwest for service in the South African police, with sailing expected about June.
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Halifax
Steele
Strithoua
South Africa
Vodou-Powell’s Constabulary
South African Police
Statheona Horse
Boers Surrounded Driscoll Scout Forces Near Dornberg
Cape Town reports three hundred Boers trapped fifty Driscoll scouts at a kraal near Dornberg from March 2. The scouts withstood a day and night before relief arrived. Eleven scouts were captured by the Boers in the engagement.
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Cape Town
Driscoll
Kraal
Dornberg
Four-year-old drinks carbolic acid in Great Falls
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports in Great Falls the four-year-old daughter of Lee Foster on the west side drank most of a bottle of carbolic acid this afternoon. Two doctors work on her and recovery is considered possible tonight.
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the Standard
Great Falls
Lee Foster
West Side
Draw Ends 20 Round Hot Springs Bout Casper Leon Morris Rausch
The March 20 rounds boxing match in Hot Springs Arkansas between Casper Leon and Morris Rausch concluded in a draw after a full scheduled distance. Both fighters earned split points from judges with no victor declared.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Mareh
Casper Leon
Morris Rausch
Representatives clinch match for twenty five round bout
In New York on March 8 representatives of Thomas Sharkey and Peter Maher met at a newspaper office and secured a scheduled twenty five round contest. Neither side forfeited, and articles are being prepared to govern the bout.
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New York
Thomas Sharkey
Peter Maher
Today
Clubs plan signed bid fight for biggest inducement
It is agreed the signing will occur tomorrow and bids will be received for two weeks from clubs nationwide. The match will be staged by the club offering the largest inducement, aiming to attract top opponents.
Corrections on Vanderbilt-French Marriage Report
Mrs. Francis Ormond French in London denies erroneous wedding reports about Alfred Vanderbilt and her daughter. She refutes claims of £100 flowers and a £5,000 cake, says the cake was simple and undecorated, and asserts the bride’s dress was modest, not copied from Queen Wilhelmina. She urges London papers to publish corrections aligned with facts.
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London
Francis Ormond French
Alfred Vanderbilt
Recruits Fill Five New Infantry Regiments For Philippines
The adjutant general reports progress in recruiting five new infantry regiments. At San Francisco Presidio nearly 6 percent of recruits remain unassigned as two battalions of the 11th infantry reach full strength. The first battalion of the five new regiments is nearly organized and destined for service in the Philippines to fill MacArthur’s volunteer vacancies.
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Washington
March
Adjutant General's Office
Congress
28Th Infantry
Presidio
San Francisco
Lth
Philippines
War Department
Ith Infantry
MacaArthurs
French Senate Defeats Wheat Export Bounty Bill
In Paris the senate rejected the agriculturists bill by 176 to 83 after days of debate. The measure would have established seven francs per cental on wheat exports and four francs per quintal. Deputies discussed Monceau mining stock and ministers defended government stance on labor disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Senate
Chamber of Deputies
Monceau
M. Miller
M. Waldeck- Trousseau
Chamber
Magee State Senator Dies in Harrisburg
Harrisburg March reports the death of Christopher L. Magee, a Pittsburgh born state senator and principal owner of the Times of Pittsburgh. His passing was unexpected amid cancer illness, with his remains set to be transported to Pittsburgh tomorrow afternoon.
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Harrisburg
Christopher L. Magee
Pittsburg
Magee
Times
Tragedy in Tacoma as Spott Family Faces Two Fatalities
In Tacoma a Puyallup Indian widow, wife of General Peter Spott, fell from his wagon into a mud puddle and drowned this morning. Later, Spott's son was killed by a streetcar while lying drunk on the track near the reservation.
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Tacoma
Wash
Peter Spott
Spott
British steamer Alvona wrecked. 29 crew perish
Bilboa reports the British steam er Alvona, Captain Lenox, wrecked on rocks near the coast. All 29 crew members are confirmed dead, marking a tragic maritime disaster with no survivors.
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Bilboa
Alvona
Lenox
They Will Investigate. Senate Panel Hears Military Affairs Note
Washington March 8 The senate committee on military affairs today decided to inspect certain practices within the department and consider possible reforms. The move signals a new inquiry into procurement and oversight as lawmakers seek [readable content ends].
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Military Affairs
Sherman Defeats Clearwater in Boston Pool Match
In Boston on March (date unclear) Frank Sherman of Washington defeated W. H. Clearwater of Pittsburgh by 150 to 126 in a pool tournament night match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Frank Sherman
Washington
W. H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
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