Eight Hour Law Anniversary Celebration for Mill and Smeltermen
The Mill and Smeltermen's union marked the first anniversary of the eight hour law with speeches by George T. Wade and others. John Quinn praised the labor victory, while J M Kennedy joked about being called gray-haired. Performances included a song and dance by J McTageart and recitations by Tessie Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill and Smeltermen’s Union
George T. Wade
Mill and Smeltermens Union
J. McTageart
Joseph Calloway
J. J. Quirn
J. M. Kenney
F. J. Pelletier
Willam Vaughn
Tessie Hughes
Miners’ Union
Ward
John Quinn
Mr. Quinn
Totephy
Thomas Courtney
Quinn
Bessie Hughes
J. M. Kennedy
Wade
Deer Lodge
Kennedy
William Vaughn
Sailor Jack Found Guilty In Police Court
Mrs. William Ladue testified against William McDonald known as Sailor Jack for beating her. A jury convicted him of assault and he received three months in the county jail. The case followed a prior complaint that left both in jail until trial. A later death of Ladue's child was noted as the family faced upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ladue
William McDonald
Sailor Jack
McDonald
Barney McGillie
Special Rates to Hallanter's Hot Springs
The Northern Pacific Pathway offers Montana residents special round trip rates to Hunter's Hot springs to enjoy the mineral baths noted for treating rheumatism gout nervousness stomach liver and kidney troubles. Eight day tickets to Springdale include meals lodging and bathing. listed fares by city range from 18 to 27 dollars. Three day tickets to Springdale with meals and lodging are offered from select points at varied rates. contact Bullock general agents in Butte or Helena or local agents for details. Charles Fee G P A St Paul Minn. Says That Gladys Took His Money. Chief of Police Reynolds returned yesterday afternoon from Anaconda
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Hunter's Hot Springs
Springdale
Hamilton
Missoula
Philipsburg
Marysville
Deer Lodge
Pony
Norris
Winston
Townsend
Lombard
Custer
Forsythe
Miles City
Glendive
Butte
Helena
Bozeman
Chestnut
Bridger
Carbon
Red Lodge
Billings
Northern Pacific Railway
Charles
Fee
St. Paul
Minn
Miss Gladys Charged With Robbery in Copper King Block
A woman identified as Miss Gladys was arrested in Anaconda on telegraphic notice from Butte police after Frank Ratelle reported losing $95 in room No 3 of the Copper King block Wednesday night. Ratelle identified her at the station as the person he was with when the money disappeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys
Frank Ratelle
Copper King Block
Anaconda
Butte
Ratelle
Chief Reynolds
Tornado Hits Bayard Iowa Causes Destruction
A tornado struck Bayard Iowa at 7 30 pm destroying two elevators and several houses. An agent for St Paul is missing and feared killed. Telegraph service is down as details come in. Nearby Van Wert Weldon and Le Roy report damage with injuries. All towns lie in Decatur County.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Bayard
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
St. Paul
van Wert
Weldon
le Roy
Decatur County
Testimony Against Keerl Deposition Details
Charles Duffy the chimney sweep testified about J S Keerl’s actions the day Crystal was shot. He described Keerl seeking a weapon visiting places and threatening Crystal in the Milwaukee beer hall and saying that after the shooting that would fix him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Charles Duffy
J. S. Keerl
Crystal
Duffy
Billings
Keerl
Milwaukee
John R. Sanford Dies at 67 Pioneer Montana Upholsterer
John R. Sanford, noted Montana pioneer upholsterer and furniture dealer, died aged 67 in Helena. A native of Philadelphia with Quaker roots, he helped mine Alder and Last Chance areas during Montana's early days, later working in freighting and mining before settling in furniture. Survived by son Walter and daughter Mrs. R. Wright of Preston, Washington, he was a prominent Mason and will be buried under Masonic auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
John R. Sanford
Montana
Sanford
Philadelphia
California
Walter
R. Wright
Preston
Wash
The
Masons
Helena Saloon Keeper Pleads Guilty to Gambling
John Steinbrenner a Helena saloon keeper pleaded guilty in district court to gambling. Judge Smith fined him 100 dollars after he was arrested months ago for allowing a slot machine to run in his establishment.
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The
Standard
Helena
John Steinbrenner
Smith
Steinbrenner
Death of Queen Wilhelmina Reported at The Hague
The morning bulletin from the Castle notes Queen Wilhelmina's condition as satisfactory after reports of illness. The May 1 bulletin indicates no change in her health and keeps the public informed from The Hague.
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the Hague
Buletin
Wilhelmina
Haggin couple escape serious injuries in Lexington runaway
Lexington Kentucky May 1 Mr and Mrs J B Haggin narrowly escaped serious injury in a runaway accident today. Both were severely shaken but not seriously hurt in the collision or loss of control, authorities say.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Lexington
J. B. Haggin
Boston & Montana Furnishes to the Supreme
Helena May 1 The Boston and Montana Railroad has furnished to the supreme court a report or document related to its operations. The brief item notes submission by the company to a high court authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Boston & Montana
Supreme
Bond posted to enforce restraint on Montana Ore Purchasing case
The court required a $20,000 bond with D. J. Hennessy and Henry Mueller as sureties to prevent ore extraction from the south veins of the Pennsylvania mine under the restraining order against the Montana Ore Purchasing company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Pennsylvania
D. J. Hennessy
Henry Mueller
Moore Resigns as First Assistant Attorney General
Henry D. Moore of Missoula county and the state administration resigns to devote time to private business. Frank W. Mettler is appointed to Moore’s position as first assistant attorney general, with George Y. Patton named as second assistant attorney general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
Harry D. Moore
Missoula County
State Land Register
Donovan
Moore
Frank W. Mettler
George Y. Patton
Butte
McHatton & Cotter
Mettler
Miner Dies From Brittle Back After Timber Fall At Depot
Helena May 1 John McBean died at St Johns hospital from a broken back suffered while unloading heavy timbers for the Winscott mine mill project at Northern Pacific depot. He and a partner were unloading when he removed lagging and the pile collapsed pinning him. Coroner Booke will investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
John McBean
St. John’s Hospital
Northern Pacific
McBean
Big Indian Mining Company
Winscott
Montana
Booke
Elephant cigarette habit lands young Polly in confinement
Polly the elephant, one of three new Ringling performers, is chained apart after developing a fondness for Turkish cigarettes. Fanchon, her ally, was separated and deprived of tobacco. Circus superintendent George McCarran intervened to curb the habit as Mayor Harrison and a Hunt club party attended the Coliseum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Ringling
Fauchon
Fanchon
Reddy
George McCarran
Annex
Harrison
Coliseum
W. L. Wells
Wishinning Shooting Club
Hunt Club
A. C. Durborow
F. P. Fiske
F. H. Hild
Graham H. Harris
John V. Clarke
Charles L. Denny
W. J. English
Hempstead Wash
The Smoky Lady and Attitudes Toward Female Smoking
The piece surveys mixed opinions on a supposed feminine smoker described as a moral and social challenge. It contrasts old school ladies horror with progressive views, noting men’s varied tolerance and tension with the era’s ethical ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Tribune
St. Cecelia
Smoking Cars and Ladies: A Piece on Smell and Etiquette
The piece argues men avoid smoking near women due to smell, noting special smoker compartments. It imagines a future where smoky equality eliminates prohibitions and jokes about ladies leaving men to wine and cigars.
Foresters Elect Officers at California Convention
Los Angeles May 1 at the biennial Foresters convention J. M. Cameron of Ohio was chosen supreme vice chief ranger over H. G. McElfresh. The full list includes Dr. Orenhyaekah as supreme chief ranger Judge W Wedderburn as past supreme chief ranger John A McGillivray supreme secretary Thomas Millman supreme physician E G Stevenson supreme counselor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Cal
Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters
J. M. Cameron
Ohio
H. G. McElfresh
California
Orenhyaekah
W. Wedderburn
John A. McGillivray
Thomas Millman
E. G. Stevenson
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Butte News
Sao
Owsley Block
Butte, Mont
F. A. Ironside the Dentist
Weat Park Street
Chicago College of Dental Surgery
Vitaline
Eagle Pharmacy
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
Pipestone Springs
Wm. E. Casey
Hot Springs, Arkansas
Dulline
R. Burket
Pipestone Springs, Mont
Smith Hair Growing Co
Washington Blk
Hallanter’s
Springs
Reynolds
Orton Bros
N. Mair Street
Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Great Northern Ticket Office
North Main Street
New Goldberg Blk
Lewis
J.L
Havana
Carnegie
Great
Great Falls
Carnegie Library
Library Board
Haire
J. H. Kent
W. E. Donovan
Black & Longstaff
Helena Passes
Hart
Bond
Felten
Wilson
Yard Ac
Navy
Ehalce
Owsley
Butte, Montana
Henry D. Moore
Will de
Kimona Sacques
Capi
Elephant
Smoken
Chicago Chronicle
Shel
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Foresters
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