Butte Notes Record Busy Visiting, Travel and Local News
Butte society notes travelers and visitors moving through the city. Residents from Deer Lodge, Miles City, Lewistown, Missoula, Fergus County and Helena are listed alongside arrivals from Great Falls and Dillon. Several people plan trips to Salt Lake, Chicago, Portland and California, while local business and transportation figures pass through, including booklets on Edison phonographs and Northwestern line travel. Local events include a May pole dance at Columbia Gardens and civil service forest and field clerk examinations in Butte on June 19.
Judge rules on interest in Murray versus Haldorn case
Judge Dentan rules that George Haldorn cannot claim interest on most counter claims for legal services unless a specific agreement exists. Interest may apply to money advanced for plaintiff's defense if supported by reasonable value of services. The decision narrows the amount Haldorn can be awarded should the jury side with him on the counter claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dentan Veterday
James A. Murray
George Haldorn
Honton
Haldorn
Trial transcript notes clouded by money exchanges in Murray case
Witnesses described payments and alleged services tied to the McNamara Poulin dispute. Attorney objections and agent fees highlighted tensions as the Murray and McNamara parties faced claims over land and compensation. The session adjourned with further testimony scheduled for Monday.
Motorcycle clue collapses Holmes block robbery plan
Police uncover a wrecked plan after a motorcycle found near Holmes block hints at a Sunday night robbery by two men and a theater partner. The bike, unnumbered and unused, was traced to a man who claimed a visit to a lady friend, leading to a plausible but insufficient alibi and the investigation to close in on the suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suet Murphy
Investi
Ned
Witness Surprises Court In Prison Escape Case
In a federal hearing in Butte a condemned inmate, serving life for a guard’s murder, surprised all by testifying for defendants Stephens and McTague. He said he spoke with Stephens in the county jail and that Conley pressured him. The judge allowed the testimony with protection, while the witness claimed threats and no promises were made.
Inquest Planned Over Amade Gagnon Death Near Basin Creek
Amade Gagnon a 63 year old woodcutter found dead in a cabin near Basin Creek. Coroner notified, body moved to White's undertaking rooms. No foul play suspected, bruise on eye possibly from a fall. an autopsy will determine cause. Gagnon born in Montreal and unmarried, known locally for selling government reserve wood in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amade Gagnon
Pern
Gagnon
Montreal
Canada
Butte
Train schedules adjust two Butte departures today
One eastbound Milwaukee S train from Butte will depart at 8 40 p m now 10 10 p m while the westbound No 1h leaves at 10 25 p m beginning today. Both trains stop in Butte for ten minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Milwaukig S
Butte
Sagame
Confession Delays Key Facts After Jailbreak
The jury heard a confession by Young three days after a jailbreak. The defense labeled the confession a direct refutation of Young’s on stand statements, leaving wide variance in his testimony. Powell County’s state attorney presented the confession as part of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeason
Young Co
Coum
Powell County
Young
Funeral services for Wes Xinney held at grandparents’ home
Funeral services for Wes, infant son of Mr and Mrs Brikks Xinney, who died Thursday evening, were held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the residence of his grandparents, Mr and Mrs George Dixon, 120 Jetwon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Brikks Re Xinney
Srv
George Dixon
Diminutive Cannon Taken From Northey
A series of criminal complaints are filed as John Northey faces charges including attempted theft of 600 from a saloon keeper while intoxicated. Deputy County Attorney Dan Malloy describes the case as complex with frontier justice elements. Additional defendants, including Samuel Goldberin and Fred Wommelster, face counts from receiving stolen property to vagrancy and alleged assaults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iay
John Northey
Jey Alleed
Dan Malloy
Northey
Henee
Epworth League Benefit for Junior Organization
The Epworth League benefit event drew the Butte union with a slated pageant to support the Junior League growth in the city. Notable participants included Stevens Glee Club, Miss Ivey, Mrs Patchett of Anaconda, and other local figures, with plans for a Wednesday program and a plan to help a nurse aide working in Africa return due to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epwre
Hien Carlson
George Tippett
Fa J Tranmer
J. J. Winte
Africa
Atine
Clark
Appreciation Lodge Hosts Band for St George Celebration
The Anaconda Copper Mines band was honored by the lodge in Waderville during a St George celebration. Members enjoyed a warm welcome, hot Cornish pasties, drinks, and cigars as the band performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Copper Mines
St. George's See
Allthers
Cary
Waderville
Peace and Harphony Lodge
Sons of St. George
William
Dandamen
Butte Briefs and Local Notices From Dillon to Bozeman
MG Powitt of Jackson Ix in the ity TG White of Dillon is a xueat at the Acoma. Thomas Hirst is among Deer Lodge visitors. D J Stephens came here from Armi TD. Lillen of Hayre visited in Sout Bute yesterday. Mrs George Demorest of Bozeman is a visitor in the city. Charges of robbing a man sans to be on the point of death while a patient in a focal hospital were preferred against Mains CM O Connor by Chief Murphy yesterday. The case was placed at 20 dollars bail. A male nurse was moved to the county after arrest and the case was turned over to county authorities. Applications for nan fry to be distributed in Montana streams may be directed to the federal bureau of fish rings through W H Merriman. Many thousands Tee have been placed in streams through this medium. The funeral of Wells Briggs infant son of Mr and Mrs Briggs R Einey will be held at the home of his grandfather, Mr and Mrs G A Dixon, Jefferson street, Rev Mr Hiatt officiating. M Gagnon, 54, died last night. Services at White's undertaking Tahore. Arrangements for the funeral not completed. Floating mines have figured in naval warfare for nearly 50 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Keeley
Paul Lines
Butte
Miles City
Oyerant
Murphy
Calumet
Mich
Pis Mnake
Peglat University
Ore
A. DiAcheul
Pasadena
Atti
Mee
H. H. Walker
North Excelsior Street
C.M. Allen
Lolo
James
Cherrydale
Kan
Willis
Montana Street
Columbia’ Gardens
Wermen
Myrtle Watson
Andor
George H. Watson
Fred Furman
California
San Francisco
Panama-Pacific
Yon
Furman
Civil Service
MG. Powitt
Jackson Ix
White
Dillon
Acoma
Thomas Hirst
Deer Lodge
J. Stephens
Armi
TD. Lillen
Hayre
Sout Bute
George Demorest
Bozeman
O'Connor
Montana
Federal Bureau of Fish Rings
W. H. Merriman
Shoe
Tee
Northern Pacific
Merriman
Met
Wells Briggs
Briggs R .Einey
Kinnevon
G. A. Dixon
Jefferson
Hiatt
Mede Gagnon
Tahore
Ghastly Find Between Rails On Remote Rail Line
An unidentified man was found dead in mangled condition between the rails of the Butte North Pacific tracks two miles from Rocker lock. Coroner Lane could not determine cause. the victim appeared to be a professional tramp. An inquest is scheduled for Monday afternoon. The train engineer stated the man was not struck by the train, suggesting he fell from the rack of trucks while the train moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Nintenda & Pacite
Rocker Lock
Lane
Sen
Free Lances of
PARENT TEACHER CIRCLE AT JEFFERSON SCHOOL
The Jefferson school held its first Parent-Teacher Circle meeting in the Schoolhouse with Mrs. Thomas Rowe presiding and Ric Theo Russell, the principal, guiding the program. Every grade was represented in the afternoon entertainment as pupils showcased miniature furniture, manual training items, and sewing projects while students sang songs learned for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson School
Thomas Rowe
Ric Theo Russel
J. C. Carter
Victor
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Butte News
Tg Urinctnal
Meen Business Dept
Baworial
Wee En Ravertiaing
Rat ‘Santtcattom
Jeweler Ane ‘Optometrist
Main St
Walker
Orton Bros Stein-Bloch
Tonkin
J. Ketater
Salt Lake
Eacock
Great Falls
Casper
Helena
Thurston
Lemmat
A. H. Williams
Deer Louige
Baker
Peter Sorier
Mrs. Sorier
Missoula
Ar Coon
Frank Culver
John E. Ransom
Thornton
W. C. McLeod
Thfvasion
City
Arthur G. Allan
Phoenix
D. V. Erwin
T. V. Wessel
Edison Phonographs
Butte Phonograph Co
Boys Club
St. Andrew's
Entirch
Centerville
Aft- Hls
Wade
Mra
W. A. Fisk
South Butte
George B. Conway
Joseph Sanders
Tutte
Meaderville
Morris
Mountain States
Gorge H. Feyder
Northwestern
Fidena
Busnena
John Dunn
North Main Street
Havre
HT. Best
M. Taylor
St. Paul Lines
Portland
William Dunstan
Nicholls
Murray Imony
T Ermberty
Donlan
Mir
Murray
RfcNamara
Tine
Thad
Ana
Amarin
Murray Amarnat Hieinse
Hale Einect
Gustus Heinze
Heinze
Ney
Heine
Ter
Tad
Haldern
Atterbury
Waldemar
Hight & Fairfield First National Bank Building
Glew
Thrace
de Rowrau
Frank Conley
Smsinas Afenta
CB. Young
Robinson
Ath Oram Stephens
Thomas McTague
Mack
Stephens
Warden Cones
Conley
Corday
Tome
Deine Aues
Bourquin
Cona
Lea Holter Goin
Stephens Rebiowen
Eben Min ‘Tobias
Warde
Mr. Conley
Sir Gontey
Sir Conley
Mr. McTague
sNfree
George B. Winston
Tenarty
Tate
Cass
Rue Langdon
Fudge Bowegin
Meidence
Atrneys
Burpe and Libeiery Bell
Coisa
Farlier
Mose Linz
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
E. Park St
White House
Coffe Lipton
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Epworth League
Butte Briefs
Tory
Kindel Davenette
Muteakin
Brownfield-Canty Co
West Park Street
Yene
McCarthy
Montana Ranch
van Camp
Broadway
Lindley Shines
W. Bdwy
Tripp & Dragstedt
South Main St
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