Sensation Promised in Montana Fraud Case Tied to State Schools
In Judge Harney's court J A Riddell sues George L Ramsey and Charles Suitor for 8200 alleging a conspiracy with C E Roach and John C Paulsen to defraud contractor accounts tied to the State School of Mines at Butte and other state institutions. Roach fled abroad, Paulsen died by suicide, Sutter faced bankruptcy, Ramsey defends his name as witnesses recount forged vouchers and destroyed books. The trial features testimonies about manipulated accounts, blank checks filled later, and promises of restitution.
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Harney
Department of the District Court
State School of Mines
Butte
J. A. Riddell
George L. Ramsey
Charles Suitor
C. E. Roach
John C. Paulsen
Riddell & Roach
Riddell & Suttor
Agricultural College
Bozeman
Deaf and Dumb Asylum
Boulder
State Normal School
Dillon
Ramsay
Commercial National Bank
Paulsen
Roach
China
Sultor
Riddell
Ramsey
Helena
Carter & MecHatton
George HU. Shelton
C. EB. Day
Walter Hartman
Bergeman
Charles R. Leonard
Peter Dobel
James Burns
Charles Merrifield
Frank Bath
W. F. Packard
William Jenkins
Leger Michaud
Joseph Nadeau
J. Weidenbach
Frank J. Lynch
Patrick MelIntee
Ed Rogers
George H. Shelton
C. J. Roach
Suiter
Mr. Ramsey
I. Roach
Charles Suiter
Shelton
United States
Sutter
Sulter
McDermott
James Ryan
Bay
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Mr. Shelton
Rascal
Millionaire Banker Visit Sparks Suspicion At Wall Street Bank
A bearded man with seven million dollars in a satchel visits First National Bank at Wall Street and Broadway claiming to loan gold notes at special rates. The teller and cashier question his identity as he reveals stacks of government paper and identifies as William A. Clark of Montana.
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First National Bank
Wall Street
Broadway
Baker
Fahnestock
William A. Clark
Montana
Resignation Rumor Clouds Butte Health Chief Change
Dr T J Sullivan temporarily takes charge of Butte health department amid vacancy as Dr Leggat’s resignation is awaited. A conference with Mayor Davey and Dr Gunn led to Sullivan receiving the keys and poised for permanent appointment subject to council approval.
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T. J. Sullivan
Health Department of
Butte
Sullivan
Leggat
Health Department
J. W. Gunn
Gunn
Montana Abstract and Title Insurance names Levi Davis president
Levi Davis has been named president of the Montana Abstract and Title Insurance Company headquartered in Room 604 Hennessy Building. The appointment outlines Davis leading corporate operations and strategy.
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Montana Abstract and Title Insurance Company
Levi Davis
Hennessy Building
Indemnifying Bond Furnished by J. E. Oppélheimer
Yesterday J. E. Oppélheimer supplied the city with an indemnifying bond to protect against all damages that might arise from a stated risk or event, detailing coverage and obligations to safeguard public interests.
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J. E. Oppélheimer
Bridge Link Planned for Symons Store in Galena Alley
At the Wednesday meeting the council ordered that a bond be furnished to bridge the alley connecting two sections of the Symons store in Galena. Bondsmen named are James A Talbot and T M Hodgens.
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Galena Alley
Symons
James A.talbot
T. M. Hodgens
Maloney suit wins 28400 damages over Plymouth vein
J H Maloney and others won against Silas F King et al in a lawsuit over ownership of the Plymouth vein ore. Jurors awarded 28400 in damages after deliberating an hour following a trial begun on the 4th. The mines lie on West Quartz Street near Washington Street in this city.
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J. H. Maloney
Silas F. King
Plymouth
Siver King
Quartz Street
Washington Street
John M. McHatton
F. T. McBride
Peter Breen
Decree Signed in Bender V King Case
Judge Knowles of the United States court signed the decree following findings by Standing Master H. N. Blake. The case involves J. O. Bender versus S. F. King J. A. Murray and the Grand Jury.
Opera House case awards six thousand one hundred ninety one dollars
The Opera House company awarded Bender $6,191.80 against defendant Murray plus interest at the legal rate and court costs, with Murray ordered to pay. William Barr petitions to be adjudged bankrupt. liabilities listed at $408.50, assets at $120 exempt. Jury discharged. more cases set for hearing. Oregon Short Line vs Shineberger set for hearing next Monday.
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Opera House Company
Bender
Oregon Short Line Company
Shineberger
Inquest Finds Tom Clark Died From Dissipation
The inquest at Duggan's undertaking place concluded Tom Clark a nurse at the county poor farm died from dissipation exposure and the possible effects of morphine given by a morphine patient at the county hospital. The jury urged separating patients who abuse drugs to prevent further harm. Clark had been in Butte days before and returned to the poor farm nervous and received a morphine dose before he died.
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Duggan
Tom Clark
Clark
Butte
Inquest Evidence Presented Before Coroner’s Jury
Evidence brought before the coroner's jury at the inquest yesterday aligned with facts already published.
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Butte, Montana
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Mali
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Helena, Montana
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Stler Joe
M. Rices
Gutton
Broadway Theater
James K. Hackett
Jennico
Daniel Frohman
Sutton’s Family Theater
Smith Hair Growing Co
Washington Bik
Nau
Frank Nau
New York City
Portland, Ore
the Butte Undertaker
Park St. Pheneset
Senator
New York Times
West
Quartz
Main Streets
Legmat
Bond
Mr. Man
Academy Street
Garner
Poe
New Hess
Sorosis
Silver King
J. A. Murray
Coroner's Jury
Largey Lumber Company
East
Iron St
Butte, Mont
Judge Boyle
Jerry Rounder
Boyle
Rounder
May Mitchell
Willie Hastings
Galena Street
Martin Davidson
Willis Rhodes
P. T. Ryley
B. B. Kennedy
Gene Morrison
Maguire’s Opera House
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