More Trouble Over City Committees And Meetings
Democratic and Republican factions clash over mayoral committee lists for the upcoming council meeting. Democrats refuse to recognize the mayor's committee nominations, risking a quorum crisis in judiciary and streets and alleys, with finance also blocked until leaders resolve who chairs which group. The dispute centers on who gets to call and attend committee meetings as a persistent clerical stalemate lingers.
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Butts
Corby
O'Leary
Democrata
Esther
Mrayor
Quance
Benner
Ambrose
Doran
Chicago
Trojan
Fenner
Ambre
Sin
City Hills
Nerny
White
Pat Harrington
Dolan Andtephens
Cat Yarrington
Rules Committee
Joint Special Train To Anaconda May 18
The Gace League and Modern National Reserve will run a joint special train to Anaconda on Monday evening May 18. The train leaves at 7 p m and returns at 1 a m. Both organizations plan branch meetings on the same date at Anaconda. All members and friends are invited. Round trip fare one dollar. By order of committee.
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Anaconda
Butte Water Franchise Question Raises Test Case
A letter from A D Sheldon of Butte argues the city lacks authority to grant a perpetual water franchise issued in 1894. He urges property owners to unite for a test case to challenge the water company's ongoing operation under a perpetual franchise.
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Buttet
Ana
Butte Water Company
Territoria
A.D. Sheldon
South Malm
Turkish bath and hare age shop moves to East Broadway
Special Dispatch to the Stardard Bozeman May 1. Northern Paeth: Land Agent Chomea Cooper has main arrangements with Prof. Alfred At Kingon of the agricultural college to continuate examination and description.
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Whittmore
Miln and
Broadway
East Broadway
Thornton Hotel
Bozeman
Land Agant
Cooper
Alfred At- Kingon
The
Agricultural College
Northern Pacific land sale plan in Idaho region
A fragment notes plans to place land holdings on the market and mentions an inspection of 266,000 acres north of a location in Idaho. The text references a preparatory stage and a party of six students involved in examining the area.
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Ion
Faisetite
Tletdlvy
Texas Ranger at Lulu Theater Draws Strong Audience
The Arington company's fourth week at the Lulu Theater features the rowdy play A Texas Ranger with a fort atmosphere and sensational effects. Cast praised, stockade scene lauded, attracting large crowds. May Wilk appears for a week with matinees Saturday and amateur night Friday.
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Arington Company
Lulu Theater
Texas
T May Wilk
With & Ean
Wright mum on Farman challenge to Wright brothers
Norfolk dispatch reports Henry Farman the English aeronaut issued a challenge to the Wright brothers for a Paris contest with a $5,000 stake. Wilbur Wright would not confirm receipt or comment on the challenge. The brothers may have a machine abroad and plan to sail to foreign contests, returning for government events at Fort Meyer in August, then to Mantro for further experiments.
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Norfolk
Wilbur Wright
Orvilla Wright
London
Henry Farman
Ohioans
France
Farman
Wright Brothers
Fort
Meyer
Mantro
Bryan Enthusiasts Win in Yellowstone County
Delegates to the state convention were chosen to back William J. Bryan. The meeting claimed strong county and state unity, predicting Bryan on the first Denver ballot. The article lists delegates and alternates and notes unrelated funeral notices, social gatherings, and Fosselman’s drug stores.
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Yellowstone County
Standard
Billings
Democratic County Central Committee
Bozeman
William J. Bryan
Denver
Bryan
Frank X. N. Ratemaker
Fred H. Foster
W. M.idhnéten
Democratic Party
C. M. Jacobs
W. Matlock
Pat Lavelle
E. X. Burla
Gruwell
J. DB. Insekamp
W. B. George F. Kelly
H. A. Frith
FH. Toster
John McGirl
Wiliam Johnston
Click KR. K. Torres
J. Z. Brewer
Martin Gates
Henry ‘Thorson
Harry Groves
J. D. Matheson
T. A. Sayres
Thomas Davis
H.A. Noyer
Walter Watkins
Or. C. Morris
Jack Fates
J. C. Bunyan
WH. XK. Fish
B. W. Dunne
T. 5. Hogan
Lewis Marck
T. M. Howe
Henry Bletch
J. B. Herford
Unclear Text About Paper and Paint Pricing
Fragmentary notice references Deer Lodge Wittehall Twin Bridges and mentions paper and paint instructions. Claims orders over 00 delivered free at nearest freight or express if applicable. States price cut at the beginning of the season rather than the end.
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Deer Lodge
Wittehall
Twin Bridges
Bishop Confirms 39 At Meaderville Church Ceremony
Right Rev. Bishop John P. Carroll of Helena confirmed 39 youths and several adults at the Church of the Holy Savior in Meaderville. Father Michael Pirnat celebrated Mass, with Father Stephen J. Sullivan preaching on Christian ideals and education, as the St Joseph’s group from South Butte joined in services.
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Meadervilla
John P. Carroll
Helena
Aduilt
Michael Pirnat
Stephen 7. Sullivan
Crnsabearers
Allae Bays
Father Sullivan
Pather Sullivane
Chris~tian
Carrall
Matther Sullivan
Sacred Heart Church
Butte
Ansconda
St. Peter's Church
St. John the Baptist Society of
Butler of Red Lodge Boosts for His Home
Butler of Red Lodge reports rapid growth in Carbon County with a rising payroll and coal production. He notes 8000 dollars paid monthly, new electric plant under construction, and 00 new buildings planned by June 1 as Red Lodge expands with business blocks and prosperity. Buller also praises the St Paul line and inland empire as improvements drive regional development.
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T ER. Baller
Republcan
Butte
Dire. Buller
Buttelor
Cailloa
Red Lodge
Buller
Lewistown
Inland Empire
St. Paul
Eastern Montana’s Roaring Coal Fields Signal Bright Future
Roundup and nearby towns along the St Paul line show rapid growth with a new bank and paner, extensive coal heads near Roundup, and the Aunsley canal lands opened for 40 and 0 acre tracts. The Yellowstone valley supports diverse crops while Miles City to Harlowtown train service gains importance. An estimated 1,000 workers will soon develop Roaring coal properties, underscoring Eastern and Central Montana’s prosperity and future prospects.
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Roundup
Musselewell
St. Paul Road
St Paul
Montana
Fellowstone Valley
Yellowstone Valley
Carbon County
Miles City
Harlowtown
Roaring
Pioneer Woman Phoebe Gideon Dies After 44 Montana Years
Mrs. Phoebe Gideon, 67, wife of Charles W. Gideon, died at her ranch seven miles south of Butte from paralysis after three strokes. An Ohio native who came to Montana with early settlers, she lived in Butte before moving to a Five Mile road ranch. Funeral today at Mt Moriah cemetery at 2 PM, with Rev. Edward Tiburn officiating.
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Phoebe Giddon
Charles W. Gideon
Butte
Ohio
Montana
Five Mile House
Gideon
Edward O. ‘Tiburn
Short- Midge Memorial Christian Church
Mt. Moriah
William Paxson Laid to Rest in City of the Dead
The funeral of William H. Paxson was held at his son's home on West Granite Street at 4 o clock with Rev. Blarkiston of St Johns Episcopal Church presiding. Burial followed in Mt Mariah cemetery with Professor Matlack leading the choir and many hymns, a large attendance, and profusion of flowers. Pallbearers included Charles H. Smith George Tait William Brownfield Ronard Rockefeller Charles Schatzlein Carroll Smith and others.
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William HO Paxson
Robert HW. Paxson
West
Granite Street
8. C. Blarkiston
St. John's Hpiscopal Church
Mt. Mariah Cemetery
Matlack
Annex to National Reserve to Aid Washoe Council Event
The National Reserve Butte council No 99 will assist Washoe council No Ka at Anaconda Monday evening May 16. Events include class initiation of candidates a public installation and a dance at A O H hall. Fare for round trip 31. Committees list follows.
Alleged Rustler Linked to Grand Island Case
Ten brigges report Sheriff Ka Aol riding to Grand Island Nebraska where Dudley Grady awaits in custody on grand larceny charges. Grady is suspected of involvement in a wide scale robbery spree in Madison valley, with multiple arrests connected to the case.
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Standard
Ten Brigges
Ka Aol
Thuesday
Grand Island
Neb
Dudley Grady
Nebraska
Cty
Grady
Madison Valley
Tor
Accident Report From Billings Details Wagon Seat Incident
Special Dispatch notes a wagon seat slipping as C. M. Wright was thrown under wheels near an incline. He suffered facial and hand injuries with four broken ribs. doctors believe recovery is possible though uncertain. The report emphasizes the uncertain prognosis and ongoing treatment.
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Standard
Billings
Syagon
C. M. Wright
Howe
Chest of Silver for June Weddings
A chest of sletting silver presented as the ideal wedding gift to brides and grooms. The chest becomes an heirloom in the family and can be filled with pieces chosen by customers. Prices align with the quality of wares offered at the Jewelry corner.
Jewelry Repairs and Custom Work At Towle Department
The manufacturing department offers jewelry repairs and new designs from $60 and up. Towle heads the department and handles resetting diamonds and restoring out of date pieces, with service for all kinds of jewelry.
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Mr. Towle
Optical specialists in Butte advertise long serving eye care
Drs Merendry and Hannifin offer extensive eye services to the Butte public. Their record is open for inspection as they invite those with eye troubles to consult Dr Kendry and Hannuin at Butth Optical Co in Park and Dr Kota.
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Merendry
Hannifin
Butte
Ak I
Dra, AcKendry & Hannuin
Butth Optical CO
Vark
Drkota
Dr. Hood & Co
North Monin Street
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Ile
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Shane
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Coffina Favor
Farmup
Pingree Oxfords
Pingree
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Brophy
Tolaho
Bell 10
Butte, Anaconda
Pacific Railway
Reyes
Hutte
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Silver How
Northern Pacific
Durant
Great Northern
Frial
Demhchas
Nuit
Francaise
Butie
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Texas Ranger
Wright
Irather
Sirs
Bigrms
Willow Creek
Denelig
Games
Amuzement
Ani
Eva
Bessie Staton
Bertha
Ludovica Bigras
Milas Nara Biesman
Jon
Peter Courcey
Vincent Carriveau
James Gappin
Emil Swanson
Fosselman's
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Co
Park and Main, Butte
Dillon
Riddell Paint and Art Co
West Park
Meaderville
Bicoree
Hoyd
Gitle Warch
Holy &Arioy
Society At
St. Josenh's
Butler
Foyn
St Pay
Trant
Pioneer
Phoebe Gideon Stecimas
Montaus
Toy
Anya
William Paxson
Thamster
Youlden
Streat
Japan
Canada
Jobin
Home Baking Co
Guarancona
H.C. Wong
Steensen
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