Third Fireman Dies From Burlington Wreck
In Butte the third fireman, George Erie, died from burns after Burlington train No. 6 wrecked near town. Investigators probe dynamite theory amid conflicting witness accounts about the cause. The engine hoisted to the yard, and survivors recall the fatal night as emotion swells for families including a Washington mother and Missoula kin.
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George Erie
Mt Murray's Hospital
Burlington
Butte
Ehie
Ina
Richards
Washington
Nell
Charlee Busey
Sansung
Yeeserdays
Teuren
Seok
Tramp’s dynamite tale triggers scare on Oregon Short Line
A Butte inquiry found no dynamite on the Oregon Short Line after a tramp claimed nine sticks were hidden under tracks near Apex. He led crews to a spot, but investigators found no evidence. The southbound train was delayed about an hour. the tramp was not arrested.
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Butte
Oregon
Apex
Big Hole
Seattle Kid Loses to Sutton in Pool Exhibition
George H. Sutton known as the handless billiard master defeated The Seattle Kid in a crowded Gorman's pool hall exhibition in Butte. Sutton lagged then ran points without allowing The Seattle Kid any play, later washing him with a whitewash shot. Sutton finished his performance and left for Spokane for further shows.
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George H. Sutton
Gorman
Butte
Seattle
Wen
Sutton
Spokane
Boys Put Up To Thefts Crawl Between The Bars
Three boys, aged about 11 years, were found hiding under boxes in Bray estate grocery cellar after being put up to theft by older suspects. They were placed in custody of their parents on East Park street. Older youths had entered Saturday night. two sacks of flour and other items were stolen and sold for 8 cents to an unidentified man. Police seek the man responsible. Twin Bridges road dispute settled as the La terbach road is declared a county highway replacing the contested old route.
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Jeane Ing
Ehie
Bray
Arizona
Park Streets
East Park Street
Torpedo Flotilla Leaves Harbor in Heavy Seas
San Pedro reports the torpedo goat flotilla led by the Whipple with Lt. Cone heads out of the inner harbor in heavy seas and intends to join the bat Ship fleet at Santa Cruz. The flotilla aims to meet in Five there tomorrow as part of Pacific operations. In San Francisco Cadets from Salt Lake High School escort Admiral Evans in a nine day visit, marching from Ferry Building to the Presidio with cheers and a planned exhibition aboard the Connecticut.
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San Pedro
Calaaya
Whipple
Cone
Firelock
Point Fermin
Santa Cruz
San Francisco
Salt Lake High ‘School
Robeley D. Evans
Presidio
Market Street
van Ness Avenue
Sutter Street
Connecticut
Admiral Evans
Wool Growers Urged Not To Tie Fleeces With Sisal Twine
A letter from William M. Woods of the American Woolen Company urges woolgrowers to avoid tying fleeces with sisal twine. Wool buyers will not purchase tied wool or will offer discounts, unless the twine is removed. Dealers echo the warning and instruct traders to wire for instructions before accepting any fleece tied with sisal twine.
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William M. Woods
American Woolen Company
Death notices for Cooney Chisholm Shle Birdseye and Dunstan
Obituaries report funeral arrangements for Elizabeth Cooney Archie Chisholm George Shle Miss Birdseye and James Dunstan. Services set at St Patrick's church and local residences with interment planned at Deer Ledge Riche Ards undertaking will ship bodies to Washington for interment per notes from Richards funeral parlors.
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Ste Rizabeth Cooney
Gelocke
Street
St. Patrick's Church
Listclocks
Irs
Archie Chisholm
Fernly
Diamond Street
St. Patrick's
Prelucke
George Bhle
At Riche Ards
Washington
Atlanta
Birdseye
Ana
James Davidson
Afontana
Deer Ledge
Rowern
James Dunstan
Falbot Avenue
Richards’ Andere ‘King
Richards
Andertaker
Card Party Given by the 1. . T. af May 4
A card party is planned for Monday evening May 4 at 10.0 G. T. hall with tickets priced at 25e.
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T. Af
G. T. Hall
Steers Purchased In Dillon For Big Hole Basin Trade
A large herd of steers owned by J. E. Morse of Dillon passed through Twin Bridges on May 2 en route to the Big Hole basin country. They were bought from multiple Madison valley ranchers. Morse plans to feed them next winter and fatten for the spring market, wishing success in finding a suitable buyer.
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J. E. Morse
Dillon
Gay
Big Hole Basin
Madison Valley
Theatricar social club routs AMi nce in 10 to 0 win
The Theatricar social club defeated the AMi nce club 10 to 0 with Batteries-Winners Wilcox and Rohan leading for the winners while Nichols and Cohn faced the defeat. The Butte Independents traveled to Boulder to play the town team and won 10 to 1.
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Wilcox
Rohan
Nichols
Cohn
Butte Independents
Boulder
Mysterious Case of Hattie Wallace Dying at St. James
Hattie Wallace lies in a dying condition at St James hospital after reportedly self-administered poison. Authorities investigate the alleged suicide, with hospital staff monitoring her condition and local police reviewing the events leading to her illness.
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Hattie Wallace
St. James’ Hospital
Woman in Critical Condition at Butteshall Street
A woman confined in her room at 39 Beat lercury street is described as a denizen of Butteshall World. Secrecy remains as the case is shrouded in mystery. Hospital reports suggest possible fatal outcome, with City Physician C T Pigot hopeful for recovery.
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Beatlercury Street
Butteshall World
C.T. Pigot
Assault on Cripple Sparks Oregonian Paperrow Row
Portland May 3 A special to the Oregonian from Lewiston reports J B West a former United States land office official and Idaho political figure assaulted Thompson a cripple after an evening paper published an article. The clash ends a bitter political contest West was arrested and to be tried Monday for the assault.
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Portland
Ore
Oregonian
Lewiston
Taaho
Qu.tv
Phampeen
Thompson
West
Thotapson
Aton
Weet
A. F. Monroe Appointed Assistant City Engineer
A. F. Monroe will be the new assistant city engineer under James H. Kyd. The mayor approved the selection, and Monroe has begun duties. He has long worked in surveying and engineering in Butte, chosen for competency. Richard Lacey will be the office overseer under the new engineer.
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A. F. Monroe
New Et Heer
James H. Kyd
Kyd
Mr. Monroe
Butte
Richard Lacey
General rainstorm sweeps the state with snow later
The article describes a statewide rainstorm turning to snow in the afternoon, washing streets and streams toward Silver Bow Creek. It notes few Sunday activities, umbrellas and rain hats in use, and forecasts the storm lasting much of the next ten days with daily rain. Farmers welcome the rain for crops while Easter hats are set aside.
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Silver Bow Creek
Pacific
Fardens
Butte
Pumpman Harry Davenport Severely Injured in Mine Incident
In East Butte Harry Davenport a pumpman for Belmont J I C and Gallatin mines was struck by a Northern Pacific switch engine and had his right arm amputated above the elbow at St James hospital. He is 40, father of eight, living at 1519 South Warren Avenue. James Dunstan, 43, longtime Butte miner, collapsed at Union Hall saloon and died shortly after, survived by a brother who works as a machinist at Mountain View mine.
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Harry Davenport
Belmont
J. I.C
Gallatin
East Butte
Northern Pacific
I. H. Hanson
St. James Hospital
Davsport
Butte
South
Warren Avenue
James Dunstan
Union Hall
Talbot Avenue
Dunstan
Mounetain View
Hart 1 A Mine Mishap Injures Dalling
William V. Dalling of 118 North Montana Street was brought to Murray's Hospital after a fall down a mine shaft at the Gagnon mine yesterday. He sustained a broken right arm near the shoulder in the accident.
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William V. Dalling
S18
Montana Street
Murray's Hospital
Gagnon
Cleveland Improves Despite Acute Indigestion
Cleveland shows daily improvement from acute indigestion, according to Mrs. Cleveland who hopes his progress will allow an early return to Princeton.
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Grover Cleveland
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