Dotson To Face Gallows In Montana Shadowed by Sheriff
Sheriff John McMahon of Powell County predicts Clinton Dotson will need assistance to the scaffold when the time comes. He recounted Dotson's court demeanor after sentencing and noted Dotson's fading hope, aging appearance, and expected execution timing similar to McArthur. Only a limited number may witness.
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John McMahon
Powell County
Butte
Clinton Dotson
Clements
Dotson
McArthur
McMahon
Vacancy filled on Republican city ticket yesterday
A vacancy on the Republican city ticket was filled yesterday by the nomine. This brief item notes a political reshuffle as party officials announced the replacement.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promises Safe Baby Cures
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best medicine for babies and colds. It claims quick relief from coughs croup and pneumonia prevention with no opium, marketed by Standard Drug Co and others in Butte and nearby towns. It also promotes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as easier to take.
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Standard Drug Co
Smith Drug Co
Martin Drug Co
J. M. Kennedy Drug Co
Butte
Chamberlain
Rutte
Nomination of Richard Payne for First Ward Alderman
The city central committee nominated Richard Payne as a candidate for alderman in the First ward. Officials confirmed the party slate and announced the formal nomination.
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Richard Payne
City Central Committee
Narrow Escape from Death as House Fire Hits Daly Home
Mrs Daly and her three children escaped a blaze at 5 South Idaho Street in the early hours. The rear portion and roof burned with smoke filling the home. Fire origin suspected in kerosene lamp or stove. loss about $1. Daly, a miner at the High Ore mine, was at work when the fire started.
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Patrick Daly
Idaho Street
Watterson Attacks Roosevelt at Virginia Democrats Banquet
About 150 guests joined the biennial Virginia Democratic association banquet at the Metropolitan hotel. Henry Watterson denounced imperialism and warned against trusts, praising the flag while criticizing the White House and Congress for favoring syndicates over the people. He called for unity and opposed the administration’s approach to military and civil affairs.
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Washington
Virginia Democratic Association
Metropolitan
Congress
Old Dominion
Henry Watterson
Republican Party
White House
Diaz
Navy
Capitol
Senate
McKinley
Statesman
Roosevelt
Rough Rider
Rebellion Gains Ground in China Civil Upheaval
Marcus Hill a Yokohama merchant arrived on the Kaga Maru and claims to carry orders to New York for arms and ammunition for Sun Yatsen led rebels in Southern China. He says 50,000 troops are ready to join, with Canton as a target for securing arms and treasure to overthrow the ruling regime.
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Victoria
B. C
Marcus
Hill
Yokohama
New York
China
Dr. Sunyatsen
America
Canton
Sunyatsen
Bring and Peterson Rally in Class B Bowling Tilt
At Thornton alleys in Butte last night the teams Bring and Peterson Swingley Reynolds and Lewis and Austin contested three series of three games in the class B two men tournament. Bring and Peterson lost two of three in both early series but swept the overall due to higher total pins. They won the first series by 21 pins and the second by 16 pins. In the third Swingley and Reynolds with Lewis and Austin lost all three games and the set by 157 pins. Tonight the payoff match for the $100 purse closes the event with four games. Scores from last night included 26 317 165 121.
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Bring
Peterson
Swingley
Reynolds
Lewis
Austin
Thornton Alleys
Butte
Thornton
Cone
Montana Lightweight Championship Fight In Dispute
Two boxers claim the Montana lightweight title amid conflicting recent wins. Kid Oglesby says he is champion after beating Jack Clifford in Helena, while Clifford argues no Montana champion exists since he defeated Jack Wade. Oglesby offered a purse fight. Clifford declined. Wade’s status remains unclear after a Salt Lake City defeat.
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Montana
Kid Oglesby
Jack Clifford
Helena
Jack Wade
Oglesby
Clifford
Salt Lake City
Wade
Ball Team Ready to Play
The All-Star aggregation of ball tossers has organized for the coming season and stands open for engagements with any team in the state. The team includes clever players and expects to do business with other combinations before the season ends.
Notable Visitors and Departures At The Thornton
A parade of Helena and nearby residents stay or pass through Butte. Wilkinson Gray Hauser Hanlon Burrell Almgs Maloney and other unnamed guests are noted at the Thornton hotel. Under Sheriff McGuigan returns from Minnesota after a snow delay. Richard Trethaway dies at 54 with funeral set for Thursday. He belonged to the Mill and Smeltermen's union.
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Richard Trethaway
Williamsburg
The
Mill & Smeltermen’s Union
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