Butte Notes Highlight Visitors and Local Events
The section lists numerous visitors to Butte from Helena, Anaconda, Bozeman, Missoula, Dillon, Basin, Red Lodge, and elsewhere, plus local arrivals, births, and social notices. It notes meetings, church events, a marriage, a two month California trip, a fire department meeting, and a Scandinavian Methodist program featuring speaker C August Petersen with a talk on Made Eight Worst Cranks in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
Bik. Wick
Montana Piano Co
R. E. Kramer
Thomas Dolan
Wisdom
Paul Whitelaw
Missoula
C. Peterson
Lincoln Avenue
Floral Park
W. Catton
Abe” Lewis
Big’ Hole
Murray's Hospital
Lewis
Silver Bow Ministerial Association
Mall
Gilbert C. Hofling
California
Holting
Oregon
Hosting
Mary Thompson
The
Standard
Dorcas Society
Emanuel Lutheran Church
Montana
Silver Streets
Ian Spiegel
School of Mines
Kathryn Clayton
Gudge Lynch
Hage Manager
People’s Theater
Princess
Scandinavian Methodist Episcopal Church
West Copper Street
C. August Petersen
Women celebrate mortgage burn at club gathering
Hundreds of women gathered at the Woman's Club building as the last debt on the institution was burned. Mrs Gunn presided with Mrs Vee and honored club workers named by Mrs Gunn. A program of music and talks followed with solos, dances, and toasts. Refreshments and social time closed the event as improvements and scholarships were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Gunn
Mra Vee
Christie
Ren
T. A. P. Trish
Mina Wite Marshall
Virginia ‘Masel
Leary
Gwendolyn
Dorothy Matthews
Tenisch
David Dickson
Sieve Jones
Tuni
Mantom
Beata Gunn
Slaea
Red Cros
Tubercatonia “Society
Mira TA. Grigg. In
Kerrigan to Guest at Rialto Theater Wednesday
J Warren Kerrigan, hailed as the handsomest screen star, will visit the Rialto theater Wednesday. He will personally appear at each performance and greet fans after a brief industry talk. Kerrigan, born 1899 in Lynte Kentucky, recently signed a long term contract to head his own feature film company in Hollywood.
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J. Warren Kerrigan
Kerrigan
Hollywood
Cal
Loui Lynte
ISK9
Butte Kerrigan
Rialto Theater
Power Delivers Fatal Auto Crash at Crossing
Mrs. Mattie Robinson mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake while approaching the Butte Anaconda Pax crossing. Brakeman James McKeown and companion J Case died after the auto was halted by the crossing protection. Coroner's inquest returns an open verdict. funeral plans for Case announced. Robinson's funeral date pending.
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Mattie Robinson
Ster
J Case
Butte
Anaconda & Pax Offie
James McKeown
Case
Knights of Psthits
Robinson
Condemned Men Receive Religious Adviser
John Oxells and Frank Fisher, condemned to hang next month, met Rev Father James Franchi from St James hospital in their Silver Bow county prison cell. Rev D Wolf of Mountain View Methodist Episcopal church has visited them for days. prisoners gave no faith preference. Ladies visited and brought fruit and delicacies.
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John Oxells
Frank Fisher
James Franchi
St James’ Hospital
Silver Bow
D. Wolf
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal Church
Lumber Freight Rates Rise Threaten Montana Mills
Printed tariff copies show railroads proposing a 15 percent advance on lumber freight rates. If approved by the Interstate Commerce Commission, Montana mills would pay about $154.35 more than 1915 levels, with Northwest manufacturers facing large increases. Consumers would bear higher costs as transportation and fixed charges rise, potentially triggering wage increases and broader price effects. The Western Pine Manufacturers' Association notes dealers face higher freight costs and downstream repercussions for lumber prices.
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Butte
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D.C
Montana
Northwest
Lumbermedia
Western Pine Manufacturers’ Association
Hundreds of Letters for Senator Clark From Schools
Letters written by major school children during study periods at grade schools express hope that Senator Clark, a businessman, will survive and find satisfaction in his Fifth Avenue palace and gardens. The Arbor Day event and the Hines Clark concern are mentioned as contexts for these notes.
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W. A. Clark
Clark
Fifth Avenue Palace
Hines Clark
Claery
Mine Inspector Reports Accident at Walkerville Jewel Mine
Yesterday Mine Inspector D.1 inspected the incident at the Alice mine in Walkerville where Charles Borlace was killed and Jesse White injured. White showed improvement and is expected to survive his injuries, including a fracture and bruising. A bulkhead of the Jewel cage withstood the fall, saving White’s life.
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Alice
Walkerville
Charles Borlace
Jesse White
White
Age Preference For Police Applicants Shifts
The new Commission seeks applicants aged 21 to 30 but will bar those likely to dodge military service. Thirty five applications were received last night, many from military age individuals. Under Chairman Jame Finten the exam work will start soon, with Mayor Mulongy expected to support giving the commission full powers and accepting or overruling their findings.
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App
Jame Finten
Mulongy
Young Matrons Club Meeting At Mrs Murry Home
The Young Matrons club of the First Baptist Church will meet Wednesday afternoon May 16 at the home of Mrs A Murry 1041 Colorado street. T Breen has been appointed department and last night he became acting assistant Jailer succeeding Tom Wilson who is seriously ill and expected to be taken East shortly.
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A. Murry
Colorado Street
Arguments Begin Today in Big Flotation Case
The Minerals Separation company seeks patent Infringements against Butte and Superior in the federal district court. Judge Bourfin will hear the case as evidence is completed and the argument phase starts, with briefs to follow and a probable three day battle.
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Minerals Separation Company
Butte & Superior Company
Bourfin
Federal District Court
War cheers cordial Canada United States ties
A Victoria business man said Canada and the United States share cordial relations after the U S declaration of war. He predicted a long, bitter struggle but urged U S action against aggression. A separate police note reports five automobiles taken in the afternoon and evening as youths seek joy rides during pleasant days.
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America
Canada
Ted States
Benjamin Jackson
Victoria
British Columbia
Bute
United States
Pasay
Broadway Show Delights with Bingers Midgets and Vaudeville
An exciting scene at the Broadway theater showcases the famed Binger's Midgets, highlighted by their mining revealment and superb offerings. Four high class vaudeville acts accompany the presentation including Gaering by Schooler and Dickinson and the Three Romanoff Sisters dazzling with dance.
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Binger
Reity
Schooler
Dickinson
Romanoff
First Navy Honor Sign Posted at Finlen Hotel
A government placard at the Finlen hotel proclaims three men from the house are serving the country. The sign is the first war department notice posted at homes with men who joined the colors, listing the number of volunteers and bearing a preventing number for unauthorized postings.
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NAVY
Finlen
War Department
Special passenger train runs Butte to Anaconda daily
Beginning Tuesday May 15 the Butte Anaconda & Pacific railway will run a daily return service from Butte to Anaconda. Depart Butte 7 45 p.m. arrive Gregson 8 25 p.m. arrive Anaconda 8 45 p.m. Return depart Anaconda 9 p.m. arrive Gregson 10 p.m. depart Gregson 10 40 p.m. arrive Butte 11 20 p.m. Card party and dance tonight hosted by Women's Relief Corps at K P Hall.
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Butte
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Butte News
Bandara
Reed & Barton
Alvin, Holmes & Edwards
Legs Jeweler and Optometrists
North Main Street
Economy Shoe Company
Ww.g. Lewis
West Park Street
Rialto
OND
Hamilton Watch
Vanguard Watch
Linz
Senator Clark
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
East Park
Jain
C. B
Coffes
Caretana Mour
Maxim
Lipton
Abel
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Gurney
Sturgis
West Park
Broadway
Ann Gannon
Riano Riewer
Penn
Mra. Russert Chan
Acoma Hotel
McCarthy
East Broadway
Washington
Nile
M. J.B
Hill Bros. Tea Cam . Co
I. Simon
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