Smith trial set to begin in federal court at Butte
The United States case against Mr and Mrs William Smith roadhouse proprietors opens in federal court in Butte with a 60 name jury panel. Defense relies on three women from Seattle and Helena expected to testify while witnesses may be delayed by subpoenas and local interest, and government plans surprises as testimony starts Wednesday.
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United States
William Smith
Butte
Walker Sisters
Seattle
Alma Hufford
Helena
Wheeler
Fireplace of 60 Rocks With Faces On Lake Sebago Shore
A camp on Lake Sebago has a fireplace holding 60 rocks each bearing a likeness of a man or animal. Rocks were gathered from miles around and glass eyes were added to enhance the effect.
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Lake Sebago
Churchgoers Hit Liquor Campaign in Prohibition Push
National WCTU representative aids petitions to congress fueling the prohibition drive. Lula Loveland Shepard cooperates with Woman's Christian Temperance Union efforts to end liquor amidst strong public activism and church involvement.
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WCTU
Congress
Lula Loveland Shepard
Woman's Christian Temperance Unions
Women Press Prohibition and Suffrage at Mountain View
At Mountain View Methodist church last evening Mrs. Shepard urged churchgoers to back national prohibition via Montana delegation, linking it to women’s suffrage and the home. She highlighted Western ballot advances and argued for equal duty alongside men in fighting for reform.
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Tod
Mountain View
Methodist Episcop
George D. Wolfe
Montana Liquor Dealers’ Association
Montana
Washington
Rockies
Pacific Coast
West
Navy
Joshus Daniels
Revenue Department
Fis Bureau
No Further Action On Four-Dollar Demand In Butte
The Butte Workingmen's union demand remains under consideration by the Trades and Labor council. Delegates report the issue postponed as Col C D McLellan and A D Georgeon of the arm unemployed Who in Butte with 19 recruits urge a large Montana march to Washington. The council accepts an invitation for the Butte Miners union to march in the June 13 parade. Bolivia is noted as the world's second largest tin producer.
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Butte Workingmen's Union
Silver Bow ‘Trades and Labor Council
C.D. McLellan
Ant” A. D. Gogeon
Butte
Montana
Washington
Butte Miners’ Union
Jenten
Wounded miner uses knife after saloon feud
John Yankovich aged 45 of Thornton avenue wounded miner Dan Vuckovich aged 32 of 4 Railroad street in a saloon feud at East Park street. Vuckovich wounded the left side near the spine. Yankovich claim self defense after a prior brass knuckles arrest. Both workers in mines, both married. Vuckovich in hospital, Yankovich found at home.
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John Yankovich
Thornton Avenue
Dan Vuckovich
Railroad Street
East Park Street
Vuckovich
City
C. H. Hor
Yankovich
Montenegro
Yes
Yanko
Giant Butte Miner Causes Saloon Rampage in Park Street
A six foot four giant miner known as John Son, described as embracing the Mexican spirit, wrecked the Pine Tree saloon on Hast Park Street using his fists and shattered windows. He assaulted an elderly man, fled toward the restricted district, and was pursued by officers Prija and Thgraham. After a confrontation at the police station, he continued to threaten, later needing hospital treatment for injuries from glass. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Mike Surdan that same morning, prompting communal congratulations from Servian Orthodox affiliates. The barometer invention note closes the item.
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John “Johnson
Pine Tree
Hast Park Street
Texas
Conader
Prija
Thgraham
Bert Ver
Johnson
Glass
Mike Surdan
Snowy Weather Hits Butte and Divides the Divide
A snow event on May 19 brings heavy slushy snow to Butte and foothills, with light snowfall throughout the day. Rain reports precede a change to snow near the divide, while ranchers welcome the precipitation southward. Temperatures in Butte range from 4 to 2 degrees, keeping expected crowds at Columbia gardens and Lake Avoca homebound.
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Butte
Milwaukee
Orted
Autte
Spa- Sandpoint
Idaho
Deer Lodge
AAC Divide
Columbia Gardens
Lake Avoca
Noted Scientist Claims to Have Discovered Soul
A thoughtful lecture titled What Is the Soul was delivered Tuesday evening at the city auditorium under the auspices of the IB, S.A. by Dr. C. FE Heard of Van-. The address explored the concept of the soul, presenting the speaker as a noted scientist offering a new perspective on consciousness.
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S.A
C. FE
Van
Lecture invites public to harmonize science and bible
Souver of British Columbia, who spent many years in scientific research with a view to harmonize science and the Bible, will deliver a lecture. An invitation is extended to the public.
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Souver
British Columbia
Hazelbaker Praises Montana Coin Sale Effort
A. Hazelbaker of Dillon reports strong public interest in Montana at the San Francisco expo. He notes nearly 1,000 coin souvenirs have been placed in Helena to fund the Treasure State display. The effort, led by Hazelbaker, aims to attract state support and press favorable coverage for Montana’s exhibit.
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A. Haxelbaker
Dillon
Helena
Montana
San Francisco
Hagelbaker
Hazelbaker
Dancing Gains Favor Over Rowing and Other Sports
The piece argues that dancing may surpass rowing swimming and other forms of reminiscence athletics in popularity. It notes the theory will be tested this summer as dancing likely gains favor at forthcoming summer events.
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Ward Ginary
Undertaker notice for Meiklehan Brigham Metkiehan
The body of Meiklehan Brigham Metkiehan aged 52 is being flown to the family. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock. Proceeding to the First Protestant Church for services conducted by Rev Er Groengveld. The burial will follow at No. Fan.
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Meiklehan
Sausumes
Brigham Metkiehan
Famirer
Ik East Froadwa
Er. Groengveld
Murphy
Timothy
Wert
Blatte Street
Grusberg
Alerman Grusberg
Yew Street
Jay
Zeo'elock
Cemetere
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