Western Union Behind Butte Poolroom War Exposed
In Butte a poolroom war hinges on Western Union control of racing news wires. Four poolrooms sold news to gain access to race results, while Applegate interests were a cover for broader wire access. The dispute ended with uniform service for all poolrooms at a common rate.
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Feelraam Way
Butte
Settien
W. C. Applegate
Tie Salullunele Daokapner
Catlfornin
Ile Wee
Budte
Western Union
Applegate
Butte Poole
Otters
Curlers to Celebrate Close of Brilliant Curling Season
The Butte Curling club hosts its inaugural annual banquet next week. Invitations mailed to all members, most plan to attend, promising a representative gathering of sport lovers. Committee: Donal Campbell chair, D McMillen, W F McIlainon. First course served at 3:00.
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Butte Curling Club
Medl
Tir
Donal Campbell
D. McMillen
F W. McCilainon
Piccolo Player Sought by Warden Frank Conley
Warden Frank Conley of Deer Lodge penitentiary seeks a piccolo player to join the bank. In Butte Sal vide Assistant County Attorney Tom Walker quotes that a recent transfer stayed for 58 years and played the cornet like an angel. The warden desires a bold, not timid musician for the role.
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Frank Conley
Deer Lodge
Butte
Tom Walker
Blizzard Claims Life Of James McGowan In Butte
James McGowan nearly 60, found unconscious on East Platinum Street at 3 AM after a brutal blizzard. He died en route to Sisters' Hospital, with coroner's inquest planned. survived by sister Mrs. M J O'Connor and several nephews and nieces.
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James McGowan
East Platinum Street
Sullivan
Co Ie Sisters’ Hospital
McGowan
Centerville
W. Lenehan
South Butte
CentervMe
Iewin
Jess
Keanmail
M. J. O'Connor
Missouri Avenue
Btrs
O'Connor
Cuostay
Batena
St. Lawrence
Bulle
Mrs O'Conner
H. T. O'Connor
Charles Q Connor
W. Edward O'Connor
Mra. W. Lenehan
Afra
Bunker
Ieces
Time for Action by All Good Citizens in Politics
A sermon titled The Time for Action argues for voter participation to curb crime and regulate prices. Rev. B. Noftsinger of the First Dantist church urges citizens to support candidates who will regulate rather than permit price controls, stressing duty to children and local governance.
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oM@ce
B. Noftsinger
Giles
Helper to the sweeper jumps track at switch
A Walkerville bound streetcar and a helper sweeper car derailed near the reservoir when snow drifts blocked the upper end of a long switch. The derailed car blocked both tracks as residents helped with rescue and a construction car was sent to reestablish service. After three trips between Walkerville and the depot, passengers transferred to waiting cars and service resumed.
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Walkervilly
Wilch
Walkerville
Thi Ul
Tempering the Wine to Suffer in Bitter Butte Weather
A historic Butte cold snap is described with a government barometer steady then dropping after a cold wave. Readings show record lows near 22 to 15 below at night, light winds, and a comparison to a similar spell a year ago beginning March 10. Local thermometers indicate even colder readings than official tallies.
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Goverment
Bult
Butte
Ian i
Alain
Broadway
Bulte
Kathleen at the Grand draws a large, enthusiastic crowd
The Grand Opera House in Butte hosted Kathleen Mi Bourneen on St Patrick’s Eve. Miss Lulu Sutton led Kathleen with ease as a strong cast delivered a polished production. A vaudeville segment and Professor Gilbert’s trained animal show impressed a packed audience both afternoon and evening. A special St Patrick’s matinee is announced for March 17 with child acts and animal acts expected to charm.
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Butte
the Grand
Kathleen Mi Bourneen
St. Patrick's Eve
Nere
Lulu Sutton
Kathleen
Bennizan
Leonard
Schad
Winters
Mortimer
Mralloy
Frances Kepler
Iva Renton
Gilbert
Ite
Grand Opera House
St. Patrick’s Day
Little Joe
Trixie
Strongest Vaudeville Show At The Family Theater
The Family theater features the strongest bill of the season with Castellane the bicycle ace performing daring feats and a finale loop. Fernando Staytra, Burke brothers juggling, the Gregsons duo, Hall and Loraine, Cora Marie singing, and timely motion pictures round out a lively program praised by audiences.
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the Bill
Family Theater
Yrisk
Menager Neizonia
Castellane
Burke Brothers
Qregsons
Hall
Loraine
Cora Marrlé
Mrs Rodgeres Burial After Funeral Service
The funeral of Mrs Lydian Rodeere was held yesterday afternoon at 61 South Washington Street. Burial followed at Art Storinh cemetery with services led by Mr Chambers of the M K church. Mrs Rodgers was wife of James Rodigers, with James Tonkin of Butte among foremen at Clark mazor ies. Despite severe cold, a small group of friends attended the burial.
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Lydian Rodeere
South
Washington Street
Art. Storinh
Chambers
M. K Churel Booth
Rodgers
James Rodigers
Butte
James Tonkin
Clark Mazories
Mayer's Jewelry Auction Tonight At Mayer’s Auction
Mayer's Jewelry Auction invites bidders to attend for watches and other pieces at their own price. The event starts at 6 30 p m with the seller promising the best stock from Mayer Asdures based on the readable excerpt.
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Mayer
Mayer Asdures
James McGregor Visits Old Butte Friends
James McGregor, once a Butte resident, now in Salt Lake, arrived from the south Saturday to visit old Butte friends. He owns wine interests in Park City and is sought by mining firms for land valued at 448 seres. He plans to stay two to three days. The funeral of Sakri Marsyla is set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Sherman Reed's parlors, then to the Finnish church on North Wyoming Street for services conducted by Rev. Jalt.
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McGowan
New York State
West
Virginia City
Nev
Butte
James McGregor
Salt Lake
Ale- Gregor
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