Constables Accused Of Grafting After Gambling Bribe Claims
Constable Timothy Shea of Walkerville and Thomas Cosgrove of Butte face grafting charges for allegedly taking money to ignore gambling. Bond set at 500 dollars each. arrests followed by statements from Louis Dansereau and Lalande. Proceedings proceed under County Attorney Breen with Assistant Dan Yancey leading the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Shea
Thomas Cosgrove
Ed Daly
Wierce
Floyd Block
Main Street
Walker- Ville
Butte
Dan Yancey
McGillie Cosgrove
Yancey
Breen
Taylor
Sheam
Cosgrove
Shea
Con
Mr. Yancey
Louis Dansereau
Max Lalande
No. 42
East Park Street
Lalande
Dansereau
Refugees Reach Dominica as Cable Ship Repairs Underway
The Potomac passes Dominica amid suffering and winds drive empty canoes toward Pointe a Pitre Guadeloupe. Martinique refugees arrive in Dominica in a sloop. The French cable ship Pouver Quartier works on repairs, reported sunk at 1200 metres, previously 300 metres. No news from St Vincent or Martinique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potomac
Dominica
Pointe-a-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Pouver Quartier
St. Vincent
Condolence Cables Between Roosevelt and Loubet on Martinique Disaster
The text of cablegrams from President Roosevelt and President Loubet expressing profound sympathy to the people of Martinique after the catastrophe. Roosevelt thanks Loubet for the American expression of sympathy, and Loubet replies that the French people join in the thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Loubet
Martinique
Emil Loubet
Paris
Theodore Roosevelt
Desolate Martianique Aftermath Stares Down Death Toll
Descriptions from Fort de France dated May 11 report Mt Pelee eruption wrecking St Pierre. Refugees and officials transported by steamers Rubis and others as ash and heat devastate the town. Banks vaults remain intact while authorities search for valuables and rescue efforts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort de France
Martinique
Rubis
St. Pierre
le Carbet
Case Pilote
Mt. Pelee
Cable Company
President orders swift relief effort for Lesser Antilles disaster
President directs War Navy and State Departments to mobilize food clothing and medical supplies for Martinique and other Caribbean islands. Dixie and Buffalo ships to carry aid with medical subsistence and tent provisions while coordinators arrange distribution and Red Cross participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
Berry
Martinique
Navigation Bureau
Dixie
Geological Survey
Harvard
United States Steamship, Buffalo
Corbin
Ludington
Weston
Sternberg
Root
War Department
Quartermaster’s Department
Consul Prentiss is Dead in St Pierre Catastrophe
Washington May 12 The telegram from United States Consul Ayme at Guadeloupe reports the destruction of St Pierre complete with the city wiped out and Consul Prentiss and his family dead Governor Mouttet said about 30000 perished and 50000 homeless Red Cross aid requested with codfish flour beans rice salt meats and biscuits. Navy guidance ships Cincinnati and Potomac dispatched toward Martinique expected to arrive by tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lesser Antilles
Congress
Hay
United States
Agine
Root
Moody
Treasury Department
Revenue Cutters
Marine Hospital Service
War Department
Sedgwick
Atlantic
Navy
Dixie
New York
Ayme
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
Martinique
St. Pierre
Prentiss
Red Cross
Paris
Mouttet
Dain
Navy Department
Cincinnati
San Domingo
Potomac
San Juan
P. R
Death in Prison Cell Tied to Alcoholism in Butte
Charles Parsons, brother of "Two Bit" Billy, died in a county jail cell after a night of heavy drinking. He was found suffering from "jimjams" and nervous agitation, and doctors could not respond before his death from heart failure. Coroner ordered an inquest. funeral arrangements pending. Parsons, a long-time local character, lived in Butte after arriving years ago and worked various jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Parsons
Butte
Corntail
Rtaker
Dugzin
Parsons
Wyoming
Hamilton
J. Sullivan
Sir
Williamsons
Billy
Opera
Billy’ Parsons
Bad Taste In Mouth Signals Stomach Trouble Ad Claims
A 19th century ad composite notes that bad taste in the mouth warns of stomach distress and praises Cham a’s Stomach & Liver Tablets and Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as remedies. It lists drug stores in Butte selling the products and urges keeping relief on hand for colic and diarrhea. The piece cites customer endorsements and general health warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chama
Wing
Standard Drug
Smith Drug
Martin Drug Store
J. M. Kennedy Co
Butte
Chamberlain
Local Jail Tale Links Inmates to Morphine Addiction
The text notes two men known as Mickey the Greek and Galla gher the Bum have died long ago. Billy is described as nearly a wreck after drug use. He was lured in the county jail by a fellow prisoner to take a morphine shot, leading to a confirmed addiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Gallagher
Billy
Post Office Clerks to Get $100 Yearly Raise
George Irvin, Butte postmaster, announced a $100 yearly salary increase for nearly twenty post office clerks effective June 1. A new junior clerk will join to operate the canceling machine at $500 yearly. Several named employees receive boosts while some staff receive equal pay despite trends in living costs. The fiscal year starts June 1 and one retiring general delivery clerk will be replaced with the higher wage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Irvin
Butte
Washington
William Esinay
Clarence Flood
James Glover
T. H. Hensley
N. J. Kent
Frank Maloney
C. M. Kuykendall
Paul Levinson
Cora McDuffy
South Butte
W. P. Monicure
F. M. Morton
W. D. Neally
Wolf Pererson
Bert F. Lampie
J. KE. Stephenson
J. A. Walsh
Stanley Opie
Jacob Davis
Orton Bros. sell paper cleaners on easy terms
Organs from 10 dollars up with five dollar monthly payments at Orton Bros. 219 North Main Street Butte Montana. The best paper cleaner Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
Walker
Governor Mouttet Sends Troops to Calm St Pierre Eruption
In the City of the Dead, Governor Mouttet, at Fort de France when eruption warnings began at St. Pierre, said danger would not rise and ordered a soldier detachment to prevent a mass exodus. He then moved to St. Pierre with his wife.
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Mouttet
Fort de France
St. Pierre
Refugees from St Vincent Reach Dominica
Refugees from St. Vincent arrive at Dominica continuing to tell of hardship and misery. The atmosphere on the island is described as fine and reassuring after reports of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Thomas
Dominica
St. Vincent
Devastation Rolls Through Martinique As Evacuations Stand
Commander Suchet reports continuous crevasses and shifting terrain in the island north where inhabitants fled to Fort de France. Lava flows from the mountain amid thunder and lightning. Provisions are scarce, many families ruined or homeless, authorities lack resources, and towns communicate only by seized vessels fleeing Martinique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suchet
Fort de France
Martinique
Martinique catastrophe described as worse than first thought
Message from Administrator Bell of Dominica reports new lava craters and overflowing rivers on Martinique. Large areas submerged and districts crowded with survivors as darkness prevails. Guadeloupe may struggle to provide relief.
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London
Colonial Office
Bell
Dominica
West Indies
Martinique
Guadeloupe
Also Mentioned on This Page
President Roosevelt
France
Arras
Bank of
Rue de Hospital
Prechsur
Pouver Quertier
Secretary of the Navy
Blainerd
General Weston
Caribbean
John Hay
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Key West
Norfolk
Army
Robert Sewall
Quartermaster’'S Department
J. B. Clayton
James R. Church
John J. Reilly
Medical Department
Hospital Corps
School of Instruction
Washington Barracks
Michael
Department of State
Miss Barton
John M. Wilson
United States Army
Consul Prentiss
Mr. Ayme
Charlies Parsons
Jim
Rlain
Martin J. M. Kennedy Drug Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Symons
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