Butte Current Notes Highlights City Visitors and Local Commerce
Great Falls visitor J R Stroupe noted among rent piano ads. Doctors Lorton osteopath and Cole & Tait dentists listed. Great Falls’ R E Reynolds and Helena’s C S Haire noted as visitors. Bridger and Hamilton arrivals, Har rington birth, widening local commerce with Broadway millinery opening. Quartz location blanks and magazines advertised at Standard and P O newsstand.
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Orton Bros
J. R. Stroupe
Great Falls
Butte Novelty Works
Dr. Lorton
Owsley Bik
Goldfield
C.S. Haire
Helena
L. T. Morgan
Finlen
Charles McRae
J. H. Scott
Hamilton
Butte
Dan I. Harrington
West Center Street
Standard Office
Oregon Short Line to Telegraph Tickets Nationwide
Oregon Short Line Railroad will telegraph tickets without additional charge to all points in the United States and arrange transportation from all parts of the world. City ticket office No. 2 North Main street Butte Montana.
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Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
United States
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
Alpha council card party marching into March
Alpha council number 40 schedules a card party for Monday evening March 9 at the I O G T hall. For particulars patrons are directed to Lynch and Hannifin's windows for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Council
I. O. G. T. Hall
Lynch & Hannifin
New Fisheries Treaty Reached Between Canada U S
Ottawa reports the inland waters fisheries treaty along the Maine New Brunswick boundary and on to Juan de Fuca Strait has been completed and deemed satisfactory. The four year accord excludes Lake Michigan and Georgian Bay and sets up a three member commission to adopt the regions. The agreement also covers Canada U S direct arrangements with Great Britain and the United States.
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Ottawa
Mr. Bryce
Passamaquoddy Bay
St. Croix River
Maine
New Brunswick
Juan de Fuca Strait
Pacific Ocean
Lake Michigan
Georgian Bay
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Wolfe Tone Protest at Emmet Celebration in New Haven
At the Robert Emmet commemoration the Wolfe Tone club passed resolutions opposing ratification of the treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Gov James H Higgins of Rhode Island delivered the oration. Resolutions cited distrust of Singland's peace sincerity and potential U S disadvantage in a Japan dispute due to the Britain Japan accord.
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New Haven
Conn
Robert Emmet
Wolfe Tone Club
James H. Higgins
Rhode Island
United States
Cieat
Britain
Singland
Japan
Great Britain
Magoon Arrives in Havana for Carnival Parade
Governor Magoon arrived in Havana aboard the revenue cutter Hatney and was greeted with a national salute from Cabanas fortress. He joined an afternoon carnival parade along the prado in an automobile, showered with confetti and cheered with Viva Magoon.
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Havana
Magoon
Hatney
Cabanas Fortress
Prado
Viva Magoon
Great Fire in Niigatis District Sweeps Tokyo
A blaze in Niigatis District began at 6 p m yesterday and was put out by 2 this morning. It consumed 1 500 houses across 21 streets, leaving the area swept clean. Some lives were lost though the total is unknown.
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Tokio
Niigatis
Artist Freer Dead at 59 in Chicago Home
Frederick War ren Freer, noted painter, died at his Chicago home last night from a brain ailment. He was 59 years old.
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Chicago
March
Frederick Warren Freer
Miner in Bad Light and City Jail Case in Butte
Miner at Mountain View, Tom Martin, is jailed on forgery charges after allegedly obtaining $60 from Hennessy Mercantile by posing as Richard Williams. Witness Joseph Casey reported a voucher forged with Williams’ signature. Williams later appeared to claim the time. Detectives linked Martin’s handwriting to the voucher. A separate discovery showed $18 found on his person after he attempted to conceal funds in his clothing.
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Tom Martin
Mountain View
Butte City
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Joseph Casey
Martin
Hennessy
Richard Williams
Williams
Mr. Casey
Hennessy's
Richard
Casey
Jerry Lynch
Richard H. Williams
Man’s whereabouts tied to mine money claim
A man said to have worked three days at the Mountain View mine claimed to be broke and had not drawn wages. Williams says the man planned to leave Butte for British Columbia as soon as funds permit, and that only Williams knew his plans and number of shifts due.
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Mountain View
Williams
Martin
Butte
British Columbia
Calkins of the St Paul Begins Duties in Butte
R M Calkins recently promoted to general passenger agent of the St Paul road arrives in Butte from Chicago. He will return to complete plans for opening offices on the fifth floor of the new State Savings bank building after finishing his current tour and setting up operations for Lewis ton.
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R. M. Calkins
St. Paul
Butte
Chicago
New
Lewiston
Iice
Magnificent Crux: Stainers Crucifixion At St Johns
The St Johns congregation heard a superb rendering of Stainers Crucifixion directed by organist W E B Matlack with soloists Fred Kitto T W Symons tenors F Hopper and Frank Smith basses. It marks Matlacks eighth year as musical director as the choir continues to perform large sacred choruses and other oratorios.
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St. John's Church
Stainer
W. E B. Matlack
Christ
Garden
Gethsemane
Calvary
Fred Kitto
T. W. Symons
F. ©. Hopper
Frank Smith
Mendelssohn
Haydn
St. John’s
Good Man Friday Roils Barney Shanahan and Jim Lewis
Hack driver Barney Shanahan had Jim Lewis arrested yesterday for a second time within weeks on the charge of stealing a razor. Shanahan claims the man Friday is his man regardless of trouble, saying Lewis is often drunk and tries to provoke fights. Lewis will tell his side to Judge McGowan.
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Hack
Barney Shanahan
Jim Lewis
Barney
Lewis
Jim
Judge McGowan
Attorney General Tours Deer Lodge Penitentiary
Attorney General Galen viewed Deer Lodge Penitentiary with Warden Frank Conley on Saturday. He arrived in Butte late Saturday night and discussed the institution’s appliances, rules, and conduct with friends yesterday, expressing that escape chances are minimal and convicts in yesterday’s crime could not have escaped even if they killed the two wardens.
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Galen
Deer Lodge
Frank Conley
Butte
Conley
Rich copper strike reported in Jefferson county mine group
Dr. Ferdinand Gattan received word of a rich copper ore strike in the President group of mines in the Big Foot district, Jefferson county. The mines lie about 15 miles northeast of Butte. The group is under negotiation with English capitalists and the sum is said to run into six figures.
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Ferdinand Gattan
President Group
Big Foot
Jefferson County
Butte
Ladies of St Marys organize St Marys Aid Society
The ladies of St Marys parish held a meeting to form St Marys Aid Society. Officers elected include President Mrs John Ferns, Vice President Mrs Jack Kane, Secretary Mrs Joseph Cronin, Treasurer Mrs J B Furey, with an executive committee of Mesdames Hurley, McKee, Sealey, Howard and Harrington. Meetings set for Wednesdays.
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St. Mary's Parish
St. Mary’s
Pleasantly Surprised Party Honoring Mrs Broughton
Hemlock circle hosted a surprise party Thursday evening for Mrs. James A. Broughton. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. James Broughton and numerous local residents who enjoyed games and refreshments in a warm gathering.
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James A. Broughton
Hemlock
James Broughton
J. H. Ryan
F. Smith
Harry Williams
D. Lucas
Arthur Budd
Ane Watters
G. Vogel
C. Paull
A. Gruger
Itkin S Repair Shop Delivers Expert Watchwork and Jewelry Remodeling
Watch and jewelry repair offered for Swiss watches, repeaters, chronometers, and fine horse timers at 5 North Main Street. Old jewelry transformed into new artistic and unique designs by Itkin.
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Itkin
North Main Street
Chicago Shoe Store Ad in Butte Promises Better Shoes
A local ad from Chicago Shoe Store at 25 South Main in Butte proclaims better shoes for less money with the tagline that's all.
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Chicago
South Main
Butte
Orton Bros Piano and Organ Value Call
If you want the best value for your money in a piano or an organ call on Orton Bros at 219 North Main Street for trusted sales and service.
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Orton Bros
North Main Street
Women of Woodcraft Card Party Set for March 9 1908
Montana circle No 412 announces a card party at Carpenters hall to be held Monday evening March 9 1908 ready for members and guests across the region to attend the charity event hosted by the Women of Woodcraft.
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Montana Circle
Women of Woodcraft
Carpenters’ Hall
Fire at St. Patrick’s kept from worshipers
A small blaze in the smokestack of St. Patrick’s church in Butte was discovered during evening services. Fire chief Sanger and clergy coordinated a quick, quiet response. the fire was contained with no interruption to worship and no one alerted to the danger.
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ST. Patrick's
St. Patrick's Church
Sanger
Readjustment Urged in Mail Carrying Rates
Washington March. An effort before Congress seeks fair apportionment of government compensation for transporting U S mails by rail. Over 200 short line railroads petition Congress for readjustment, arguing large roads earn two to four times as much and receive extra pay for railway postal cars while rural free delivery costs about 11 cents per mile for an average of 75 pounds of mail.
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Washington, March
Congress
United States
Nearer Collecting the Fine from Supreme Court
The Pittsburg Sun argues that the Supreme Court rejected hair-splitting technicalities that voided rebating fines under Hepburn law, bringing Uncle Sam closer to collecting the 29 million dollar penalty. The piece denounces costly legal tactics used by high priced lawyers and asserts the Plain people's common sense aligns with the court’s approach to enforcing antitrust penalties.
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Pittsburg Sun
Supreme Court
Uncle Sam
Quality First Then Always Lowest Price Deal
Mayer's Satisfactory guarantee backs a sale offering quality first. The advertised price sits at 185 dollars, inviting comparison with competitor offers.
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Mayer
Man Eats His Own Money in Police Station
Police Officer Otto arrested a man for drunkenness after he began swallowing his own money on the way to the station. The man, identified as H.S. Beals, chewed and swallowed $30 in notes, including two $5 bills used as a bond for his release. he is not expected to appear in court.
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Otto
H. 8S
Beals
Short Shrift For Bums Street Walkers Are Next
Detectives Bates Williams and Morrissey and Sergeant Sinsel continued their cleanup of the city this morning. Judge McGowan will have 30 more chair warmers to deal with in police court this morning. Bates declared that tonight he would go after the street walkers that have become such a pest here.
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Bates
Williams and Morrissey
Sinsel
Judge McGowan
Advertising prompts for buying ADVERTISED THINGS
A promotional nudge invites readers to try purchasing advertised items to boost zest, interest, and perceived profits. The note emphasizes consumer engagement and potential value from promotional messaging.
DOJ Pursues Peonage Complaints In Attorney General Bonaparte Interview
Baltimore notes Attorney General Bonaparte says the department of justice has taken vigorous action to end peonage. About 90 complaints were pending when his annual report was issued, all have received attention, some cases described as revolting.
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Baltimore
Bonaparte Today
Department of Justice
Department
Elephants on their hands in Rhodesia warning natives
Somagundi Correspondence argues elephants threaten natives and crops in Rhodesia. Natives fleeing to mines report being chased by elephants across the veldt. Calls for government action include removal or caging, compensation debates, and a push to stop the elephants as a nuisance.
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Somagundi
Rhodesia
Two Indicted Bankers Facing Serious Charges
New York March 8 Charles Sunshine and Michael Cohan were arrested for perjury after making four canvasses to secure signatures for a venue change in the Jenkins family trials. Indicted alongside the Jenkins brothers, they face a $2,000 bail hearing and questions over fraudulent affidavits.
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New York
Charles Sunshine
Michael Cohan
John G. Jenkins
Brooklyn Bankers
Jenkins
Kings County
Brooklyn
First National Bank of Brooklyn
John G., Jr
Jenkins Trust Company
Frank
Williamsburg Trust Company
Fred Jenkins
International convention opens in Exposition hall in Pittsburg
The first inter national convention under the young people's missionary movement starts Tuesday at Exposition music hall, running three days. About 2 500 delegates from around the world are expected, with representation from all Protestant denominations. Leaders in youth work and many from the Y M C A and Y W C A will attend. Some of the nation's top speakers will be present.
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Pittsburg
Young People’s Missionary Movement
Exposition Music Hall
North America
New scout cruiser Birmingham arrives for trials in Rockland
Rockland Me March 8 The new scout cruiser Birmingham arrived from Boston to prepare for official trials beginning likely Wednesday The Birmingham completed the Boston run at an average speed of 28 5 knots without being forced Great interest surrounds the forthcoming trials
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Rockland
Birmingham
Boston
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Butte News
The
Standard
East Broadway
Independent
Broadway
West Broadway
Pendo Card Party
Wolfe
Artist Freer Dead
Real Williams
Tonkin
Calkins
Good Man
Jehu
Ladies OF ST. Mary's
Crownen
Montana
Tders
Ders
Brussels
Axminster
Hodge
West Park
Orpheum
Symons
Ernest Shipman
Herbert Kelcey
Effie Shannon
London
Walls of Jericho
Frank W. Healy
Toymaker
Teddy Webb
Alaskan
Dolphin Pollard
San Francisco Opera Company
Beauty Chorus
Messrs. Martin & Emery
Richard Wagner
William Lynch Roberts
State of
Board of Optometry
Optician
Jeweler
Elroff
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