Arbor Day Observance Promotes National Character
Arbor day exercises at the Butte High School featured J W Kelley of the Inter Mountain outlining Arbor Day as an American anniversary. He compared tree growth to human development and stressed the national, educational, and moral benefits of planting trees and fostering collective progress.
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J. W. Kelley
Inter Mountain
Kelley
Leamy
Keiley
France
England
United States
Nature
McKinley
Butte
J. Sterling Morton
Railroad Men In Town Ruffle in Butte
A swarm of railroad men visited Butte with business and pleasure. N Vanderpool traveling passenger agent of the New York Central, based in Chicago, visiting first time in six years. P H Scamlan Milwaukee agent and W H Allen Wisconsin Central district agent also in town. Col F M Malone of Miles City, Milwaukee general traveling agent, among visitors.
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N. Vanderpool
New York Central
Chicago
Butte
The
Central
Denver
Mr. Vanderpool
P. H. Scamlan
Milwaukee
W. H. Allen
Wisconsin Central
Pittsburg
Col
F. M. Malone
Miles City
Northern Pacific summer rates likely May dates set
Summer rates on the Northern Pacific are expected to take effect May 18 or 26 this year. No official instructions have been received yet. The rates mirror those of previous years and cover all local resorts including Twin Bridges, Alder, Pipestone, Deer Lodge, Whitehall, and nearby points. Summer fishing excursion rates are already in effect on the Short line.
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Northern Pacific
Twin Bridges
Alder
Pipestone
Deer Lodge
Whitehall
Burlington shows growing earnings and traffic gains in fiscal report
The Burlington reports a March increase of 222,947 with gross earnings over 53 million for the year, up from 50,051,999. Nine months since June 30 show higher mileage and about 200 dollars more per mile than last year, aided by traffic from Northern Pacific Great Northern sources.
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Burlington
Northern Pacific- Great Northern
Suit Pass
Great Northern shows rising earnings despite unfavorable conditions
The Great Northern railway reports April gross earnings of 2,809,961 up from 2,279,000 a year earlier. For the fiscal year to date, earnings total 30,850,576 vs 24,063,074 last year, a ten month increase of 6,787,496.
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Great Northern Railway
North Dakota
Conley Promoted to Assistant General Freight Agent
J. T. Conley, longtime assistant general passenger agent of the Milwaukee at St. Paul, is promoted to assistant general freight agent with headquarters in Minneapolis. The change takes effect May 15 and places him in charge of freight operations in the Northwest from Minneapolis to Spokane.
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J. T. Conley
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mr. Conley
Northwest
Spokane
Receiver Seeks Damages Over Lease At Grand Opera House
L. P. Sanders as receiver of the Grand Opera House filed suit in district court against Sutton's New Theater Co and bondsmen T. R. Hinds H. I. Wilson J. L. Hamilton and John Lloyd for 1278.15 claiming underpayments and damages for alleged failures to fulfill the yearlong lease starting Sept 7 1900. The complaint details required repairs of 1200 and only 374 spent claiming 826 due. inventories show 431.90 missing or broken goods. plus 20.25 for glass work and 431.90 missing items. The suit notes the US court instructed filing months earlier.
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L. P. Sanders
Grand Opera House
Sutton
New Theater Company
T. R. Hinds
H. I. Wilson
J. L. Hamilton
John Lloyd
Sutton Company
United States
Hinds
Orton Bros. Pianos at 219 North Main Montana
Wilson, Hamilton and Lloyd named as defendants as sureties on the Sutton company bond. The Kimball Weber Hallet & Davis Whitney Hinze Haines and other high grade pianos and self playing attachments offered at Orton Bros 219 North Main Street Butte Montana with low prices and easy terms.
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Wilson
Hamilton and
Lloyd
Sutton Company
Kimball, Weber, Hallet & Davis
Whitney
Hinze
Haines
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
President Mellen Leads Northern Pacific Officers West
President Mellen and his party of Northern Pacific officers proceeded on their westward trip yesterday morning.
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President Mellen
Italian inmate accuses Victor in East Mercury vagrancy robbery
Mamie Monteverde, an Italian inmate, reports that Clement Victor forced her to hand over $30 at her East Mercury street crib. He allegedly took her money after grabbing her hand during a dispute over living arrangements. Deputy attorney filed charges of robbery and vagrancy in Meaderville justice court.
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Mamie Monteverde
East Mercury Street
Clement Victor
Victor
Wynch
Robbey
Libby
Meaderville
Messages of Good Will From Mining Delegates
Secretary Mahon reports encouraging correspondence from mining leaders promising full support for the congress to meet in Butte next September. Prominent figures like Will C. Higgins and A. G. Kerns vow to push pro mining legislation and mobilize state delegations to showcase Idaho resources and expand mineral development nationwide.
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Mahon
Mining Congress
Congress
Will C. Higgins
The
Salt Lake Mining Review
Butte
A. G. Kerns
Wallace
Idaho
Kerns
of Idaho
Boise
Spring water Phor 673 and Havana filler union made
Advertisement notes spring water and Phor 673 with smoke J L Havana filler labeled union made, listing product identifiers and branding.
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J.L
Havana
Assault case dismissed after settlement in Walkerville
John Boyle charged with first degree assault on William Smith was discharged with the complainant’s consent and Boyle’s agreement to pay costs in Justice O Connor's Walkerville court. Smith said Boyle fired three times and struck him with an iron bar, leaving head injuries. The men chose to settle without prosecution. Orton Bros piano and organ retailer at 219 N Main St Butte offers best value.
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John Boyle
William Smith
Justice O’connor
Walkerville
Smith
Boyle
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Badger Hole Letter From Buenos Aires Reaches Butte Mayor
Mayor Davey received a peculiar 1902 letter from Anton Pejk, dated Buenos Aires, claiming a misadventure in a badger hole on East Broadway street. He alleges he arrived in August 1901 with mining property and funds, was trapped for six months, and lost about three thousand dollars plus assets.
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Davey
Anton Pejk
Buenos Ayres
Buenos Aires
Badger Hole
Baker City Man Seeks Interest in Upcoming Meeting
John T. Grayson of Baker City Oregon expresses optimism about the coming meeting and wishes success, noting expected public interest in the event.
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John T. Grayson
Baker City
Ore
Gold From the Sunday Mill Near Huntington
Daniel Arms of Montana Gold Mining company visited Butte with two large retorts from the Huntington mill in Flint Creek district Granite county. The eight ton daily plant proved the property value, with plans for a larger mill and expanded operations. The gold Arms had with him will go to Helena assay office for about 13.75 dollars per ounce.
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Daniel Arms
Montana Gold Mining Company
Flint Creek
Granite County
Butte
Huntington
Great Northern Summer Excursions From St Paul
Summer excursions offered by the Great Northern Railway include round trips from St Paul and Minneapolis to various destinations with stated rates. Notable options include St Paul to Minneapolis and back for 34.50 dollars with a 60 day return, and multi city trips to Duluth West Superior Sioux City and back for 42 dollars. Other featured fares include Chicago and return 53.50 dollars, St Louis 49.50 dollars, and Minneapolis 34.50 dollars with several departure dates in May June July. Call at the Great Northern Ticket office at 41 North Main Street, Butte, for details and more destinations.
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Butte
Anaconda
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
West Superior
Sioux City
Chicago
St Louis
Great Northern Ticket Office
North Main Street
Great Northern Railway Weekend Excursions
Basin and return tickets cost 1 50 and 1 50 for Boulder and 2 30 for Alhambra with travel on Saturday or Sunday and return Monday Basin and Boulder options 1 00 each on Sundays only Tickets at 41 North Main Street or the depot
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Basin and Return
Boulder and Return
Alhambra
North Main Street
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Butte News
Argain
Weimescary Co
Main Street
Broadway
Philadelhia
Sherman
Reed
Hall
Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
C. c
F. J. Cheney
EST & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan, & Marvin
SHE Butte Undertaker
W. Park &J. Phenesel
Arbor Day
Rutte
Fearnings
Alfred Benjamin & Co
New York
Hennessy’s Millinery Dept
Paris
Sampson
Hennessy’s
Montana
Great Northern
Conley
Sutton Theater Company and
Mellen
East Mercury
Banister
Banister’s Shoe House
Banister’s
Lima
Work
Knights of Pythias
Lima Lodge
Messrs
O. A. Johnson
George Palmer
David Meiklejohn
J. H. Vogel
J. Q. Goss, Jr
D. A. Todd
W. H. Steele
J.J. Loeb
Ernest J. Muller
Dillon Knights
Dillon
Walker
Northern Railway
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