Auto thefts plague county with costly recoveries
The Butte sheriff reports thefts by local youths have risen, with February filings over 30 cars stolen. The county spends $9 to $15 per recovery trip, and a portion of a $696.90 February mileage bill went to reclaim stolen autos. Cars are often parked near the high school or Broadway theater, emptied after use, and abandoned across the county, some wrecked.
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Butte
Duggan
Broadway
Broadway Theater
County Indebtedness Highlighted in Treasurer Report
Silver Bow county faces about 400000 in outstanding warrants as Treasurer Howard Melnick submits to the commissioners a list of unpaid and registered warrants. The clerk of the board blocks public release of figures, citing lack of directive. The report follows clashes with former treasurer and new treasurer McIntyre moves to finalize the figures.
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Silver Bow County
Howard Meln
Pffce
Puckett
McIntyre
Yesteray
Local Notices and Miscellany From Butte Page
A collection of short items reports renting planes from Orton Bros and a $1 expert watch repair, birth announcement for Pat Bolton at 608 West Daly, greeting cards at P O News Stand, a club meeting at Mountain View church, Ann Conden of Butte heading to Wilbur Washington for government work, Ford dominance in autos, Montana Auto and Garage Co advertisement, Henry A Shule suing L and B C Wharf over alleged auto part theft seeking $2000, John J Flynn seeks divorce from Nellie Flynn with marriage in Butte July 21 1917 and separation since Sept 15 1913.
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Orton Bros
Nain Springs
Meyer
North Main
Pat Bolton
West Daly Street
P. O
King’s Heralds
Mountain View Church
Ann Conden
Butte
Wilbur, Wash
Montana Auto and Garage Co
Broadway
Henry A. Shule
B.C. Wharf
John J. Flynn
Silver Bow County
Nellie Flynn
Cold and Snow Forecast for Butte Weather
Weather observer Wharton predicts continued cold and snow for Butte with a likely drop to near zero before morning. Earlier 24 hour high reached 6 degrees above zero, with a stiff east wind making it feel colder. Yesterday marked the coldest day of the month, while February saw a high of 61 degrees above and a low of 2 below zero.
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Butte
Wharton
Abandoned baby finds new home
A newborn left in a Park Street alley was cared for at a hospital then placed with new parents. Deputy Humane Officer P J Gilligan arranged for legal steps to declare the child abandoned and complete the transfer. Mrs Peters of 1044 South Wyoming cared for the infant before adoption.
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Park Street
P. J. Gilligan
Dope Sale Leads to Arrest of Pair in Raid
A morphine sale led to the arrest of Emma and Mt. Ortega, both colored, after a midnight raid by Sheriff Hobintor at a West Silver Street house. Evidence gathered earlier that evening supported the charges, with a small quantity found on Emma. The couple face a preliminary hearing before Justice CNet.
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Sherif Dugganstan
Emma
Mt. Ortega
Hobintor
Silver Street
Anerins
Cnet
Steele Sisters Enter Treatment At Warm Springs
Clarice Steele sister of Frances Steele was taken to Warm Springs for drug habit treatment after appearing before Judge Lynch and a commission seeking cure. Frances Steele, the older sister, was committed to the asylum over a month ago at their mother's request.
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Clarice Steele
Frances Steele
Warm Springs
Lynch
Grinnell College President Addresses Butte Students
The college leader, visiting town, urged students with the motto To work and to think that effort and perseverance drive success. He spoke to the student body about two key pathways to achievement, emphasizing hard work as the main lesson.
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D. Tt
Vectersay
Butte’wanineen
Grinnell College
Butte Wan
Draft Evaders Threaten County Jail After Feasting At Butte Grill
Police arrest two men Ed Hayes and Jim O Neil after they dined with bravado claiming to be clean. Both are fingerprinted. one admits no war registration while the other identifies as migratory worker. Investigators expect a draft evasion charge against one.
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Butte Grill
Ed Hayes
Jim O'Neil
T W. W
Body of Butte Soldier to Be Brought Home
Patrick O Leary a private in Company H Eighteenth infantry was killed at Soissons July 18 1918. His body will be shipped from France for reburial as soon as possible per information to his mother Mrs Ellen O Leary 2000 Garrison avenue. He was wounded three times in earlier engagements and received French and American citations for bravery. Survived by his mother a brother J J O Leary and five sisters.
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Butte
Patrick Leary
Soissons
Ellen O'Leary
Garerison Avenue
O'Leary
J. J. O'Leary
Wve
Hotel Arrivals and Guests Listed at Havre and Nearby Towns
A list of hotel arrivals including Avaona P M Tanning in Havre and guests from Warren Boulder Pramke Anderson Starseviis Butte Nakkon Drummond Berwin Dillons Ray Shaw Whedon Ki Alines Anacondey Feigen Missoula Rempaes Thornton E C Baxter Harlowton G C Perkins Lewistown Great Falls Joneburg Avent Walle Great Falls and other towns. The roster includes numerous named individuals such as Lois Allen Virginia Cage Lehird Twin Bridgen TM Gem Bintings Mra Jeay Kenyon Ringling Ms Wekhartin Wallet Leggat Sira Mr Norris Lewis Tsien Inabel Hopkins Manders Strickland and more.
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Avaona
P. M
Havre
Warren
Pitlingss TE Mecull
Boulger
W. Hammon
Boulder
Pramke Anderson Starseviis
Butte
Nakkon
Drummond
Berwin
Dillons
Ray Shaw
Whedon Ki 'Alines
Anacondey
Ate
Harlowton
Forbes
Lewistown
Jobunion
Yalta
SC. Joneburg
Avent Walle
Auiteneil
Fintensai
Howard
Billings
M. Reynolds
Toulgers
Unaire Sohn Etreition
Lois Allen
Virginia Cage Lehird
Ruddigore Play Draws Large Broadway Audience
Ruddigore, a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, played to a large audience at Broadway theater lasting. Excellent voices among principals and chorus, with witty moments. Miss Marienne Godbout sang the leading feminine role and her pleasing personality aided her solos.
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Marienne Godbout
Oust School Board Over Delayed City Debt Payment
City Treasurer Strasburger seeks Duster proceedings against school board for neglect of official duty over years old claims for auditorium and sprinkling costs. He notified trustees in March to pay or face court relief. trustees offered $6,000 with interest but refused. funds in bank prevent warrant payments.
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Strasburger
Maloney
Inquest Delays Completion Of Pitts Death Probe
Coroner Carey ordered the inquest into Frank Pitts death at Keefe hotel to continue to next Wednesday to allow Dr Wennbien to complete toxicology tests. Testimony indicated Pitts had used morphine and alcohol. no new facts emerged. Over 1000 people were reported killed in riots in New York.
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Ater
Frank Pitts
Keefe
Carey
Wennbien
Tor
Plete
Iwan
New York
Taxi Driver Hits Steel Lamp Post Near Finlen Hotel
Laurence Wear of Loiselle Taxicab struck a steel lamp post in front of the Finlen hotel while avoiding a high speed collision with another vehicle driven by a woman. The Cadillac limousine suffered heavy damage with its side smashed in and glass shattered as witnesses reported the other car sped away.
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Laurence Wear
Loiselle Taxica Company
Finlen Hotel
Or Loinelle
Wyomin
van Raine
Wear
Hy Aumber
Mian Wanted in Idaho 19 Arrested in Butte
Idaho authorities report Nick Moshos sought in Idaho on absconding charges involving $600 belonging to his father-in-law. He allegedly eloped with Lulu Harris after receiving $800 from her father. An Idaho officer is expected to proceed with custody in Butte.
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Pocatello
Nick Moshos
Sherif
Moshos
Lulu Harris
Duggan
Butte
Idaho
Apie
Foley's Honey and Tar touted for cough relief
A Kentucky reader reports Foley's Honey and Tar banishes coughs in her son with bronchitis. The advert claims relief for coughs from colds croup and grip and notes the product is sold everywhere.
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Foley
Anna
Stein
Western Avenue
Covington
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Autte News
United St
Great Britain
Steele
Pont
Spokane
Matest
Kini
ED Rose
North Main Street
Patrick O'Leary
Columbia Floral Co
Wilhelm & Leonara
West Broadway
Undertakers
Skubitz
Antone Skubits
Sicharde
Merat
Wii
Tord
Bertha
Syvearda
Jay
Richards
Kalispell
Joseph Richards, Inc
Herron
Sher Heral
Announ Eral
Aifizona
Prone
Achool Board
QUEST
Carthy, Yan
Blanchard
M. J. M. Hills Bros
White House
Lyon
John
J. M’carthy
DU Pont
Arenes Wilmington
Tel
Maren
Renore
Femoure & Co
Onder TA Rem
Bell
Maud All
Sears
Foundharies Wall
Delock
Mount Moriah
Larry Duggan
Horth
Main Street
Chabson
William Fea
Venta
Walsh
Vl. J. Walsh CO
Paneral Directory
Embelmern
Ara Wel Breet
ZNO
Ley
S. Montana St. Bard
F. W. Emery
W. Broadway
Apt
Columbia Block
Shiropr
Sam R. White
Radmlovich
Speco Hadmiovich
Bilpov
Mount Malah
Daly Shea
PAL
Isi
Plto
Scoffer
Tempest
Mary Thurman
James Kirkwood
Philo McCullough
Rhea Mitchell
Noah Berry
Kinogram News
Chester
Larry Lemon
McCarthy’s Sanitary Grocery and
East Broadway
Montana
McCarthy
Swift
West Park Street
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