Railroad Loses In Federal Case In Butte
In a federal case Judge Bourquin ruled against the Great Northern railroad on a safety appliance act violation. The Hammond drug case was continued to May 16, two Chinese defendants await next term, Didasich pleads guilty to maintaining a still with a 100 dollar fine and 90 days jail, while Hom and Wong fined for possession of drugs. Connotley charged with forgery in county court.
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United States
Great Northern Railroad
Plaintff
Bourquin
Butte
Mike Didasich
Anaconda
Hom
Lee Wong
Tom Canning 13 Back From Namy
Thomas Canning son of Matt Canning a prominent Butte attorney returned to Butte from Kelly Field San Antonio Texas after a three year enlistment in the aviation corps He was formerly at Central High School and was discharged recently planning to resettle in Butte
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Thomas Canning
Matt Canning
Butte
Kelly Field
No. 2
San Antonio
Texas
Aviation Corpe
Canning
Central High School
Army
Aviation Corps
Kellyfeld
Methodist Aid to Meet for Covered Dish Party
Grace Methodist Ladies Aid will hold a meeting in church parlors Thursday afternoon. A covered dish party is planned with each member asked to bring refreshments for two. Packages must remain unopened until serving time as church and community sales are invited.
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Methodist Aid
Grace Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Missouri Solon Styled Marplot in Wilson Letter
The Associated Press reports President Wilson calling Senator Reed a marplot in a Missouri primary dispute. The letter to Governor Stephens urges Reed's defeat to redeem the party's reputation and support Breckenridge Long, with Wilson’s third vote cited amid campaign remarks. A separate note mentions Reed defending his course and Wilson’s opposition in Missouri. The text also covers a funeral cortege for 4. Kelly, with services and burial at St. Patrick's cemetery and listed pallbearers.
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Associated Press
ST. Louis
United States
James A. Reed
Wilson
Lon V. Stephens
Missouri
Reed
Breckenridge Long
Missouri Democrate
Woodrow Wilson
John C. Higdon
Alibi Trial Surprises for Arthur C. Burch murder case
In Los Angeles May 8 the defense offered an alibi for Arthur C. Burch in the Kennedy murder trial. Mrs Frances E Malloy testified she saw Burch near Watts driving an automobile at 1 35 p m en route to Long Reach about 30 miles from Beverly Gles scene. Onear Brann testified he drove the same night in a Burch used roadster and reported a man in another car taunting him and using an epithet about trading lights.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
Cal
Arthur C. Burch
J. Belton Kennedy
Frances E. Malloy
Kennedy
Burch
Watts
Long Reach
Uume
Beverly Gles
Onear Brann
Santa Monica Canyon
Chan
Brann
Fines Levied in Police Court Case Summary
Police court fines assessed 20 defendants yesterday totaling 1040 dollars. Names include John Smith Cox and Mrs Peter Kivesta for maintaining a nuisance, fined 400 dollars. Drunks arrested since Saturday evening saw bonds forfeited and various fines. Four troublemakers charged with disturbandes faced 35 and 8 dollar fines. Three women pleaded guilty to charges including drugs, with Judge Lynch presiding and sentences of up to 60 days.
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John Smith
John Smith Cox
Peter Kivesta
E.c
Double Hanging May Be Delayed In Butte
The fate of William and Monte Harris, condemned and scheduled for May 13, hangs on whether their attorneys pursue a Supreme Court appeal. County commissioners debated spending about 200 dollars to erect a scaffold, with chairman Cooney opposing if an appeal is likely. Montana’s high court prioritizes criminal cases, promising speedier action on appeals but suggesting the scaffold stay down unless an appeal is definitely not pursued.
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Butte
William and Monte Harris
Supreme Court
Morine
Chio
John Dugnan
Cooney
Montana
States
Harris
Sheriff's Office
Butte Briefs Show Guests Visiting for Business and Travel
C H P Shelley is a guest at the Thornton in Butte on prohibition enforcement business. Roy Beneatet of Prescott Arte visits Butte to review mining conditions. Mrs Jack Barrett and Mrs A Williams of Dillon visit Butte to shop and visit friends. D H Budd, Foreman resident, in Butte on business. Mrs Al Woods and partner pass through Butte en route home. Dr and Mrs C T Withers host their daughter Mex Fred Taldwin and life tie son from Oakland. Tom Prendergast of Wisdom attends business matters in Butte. W W Cheely, Great Falls newspaper man, in Butte for a short visit. E W MacDonald of Tilings stays at Leggat House for business. Mr and Mrs J C visit in Butte at Alder and Joying honeymoon tour. Mrs J J Grimn of Seattle visits daughters Mrs Ralph Lewis and Mrs George Mellagh in Butte. Mrs Kathleen Wehrbein of Dr Wehrbein goes to Salt Lake City to join husband. Websteins plan Salt Lake home.
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Roy Beneatet
Prescott
Arte
Butte
Jack Barrett
A. Williams
Dillon
Buttel
D. H. Budd
Foreman
al H. Woods
New York
Mra
Leggat
J.C
Hutte
Alder
Kathleen Wehrbein
Wehrbein
Salt Lake City
And
Mea
Webstein
Salt Lake
Courthouse Notes on Estates and Cases in District Court
District court adjourned motions on the estate of C D McLure and other pending suits. Margaret Aitken's case to annul proceedings resumed before Judge Jackson. David Roach versus George Gunn and others continued before Judge Carroll. Henry Ebbers sentenced to five to ten years for larceny from a landlady. Defaults entered in H McCarthy vs Fraternal Brotherhood and Melzer D Smith vs Jennie Doe Renick. An order for the distribution of Michael Mulrennan's estate was issued. widow named beneficiary. A safety meeting at the Y M C A featured J Holmes Safety Association. Advertising slip offers Foley remedies for coughs, colds, and related ailments.
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C. D. McLure
District Court
Margaret Aitcen
Cty
Judi Jackson
Garet
Davis
Iquor
Sange Lynch
David Roach
Trator
George Gunn
Carroll
Henry Eblers
Deer Lodge
Robinson
Dr. PH. McCarthy
Melzer D. Smith
Jennie Doe Renick
Michael Mulrennan
Galen
Lynch
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Father Meehan
F Ather O'Connor
Rae
St. Patrons Cemetery
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John Sullivan
James J3meh
James Sullivan
Patrick Cronin
Eading
Jim Carros
Tityal
C. H. P. Shelley
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Thornton
Bear. Wee
J. Holmes Safety Association
Butte Mines
Foley & Co
Chicago
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Foley
Bebe
Daniels
MORAN
Bill” Roberts
Martin
Butte Fire Department
Burton Holme
Paramount Travelogue Magazine
Gowpen West Coffee
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