Butte Notes Reflect Local Visitors and Events
Butte notes list residents and travelers such as Olson of Lenox and Jer of Dillon visiting, with others like Hugh McConnell of Basin and William F. Jones of Deer Lodge stopping by. Mentions births, engagements, visits to friends, and social notices including Shriner events and Red Cross flour sale.
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Orton
Olson
Lenox
Jer of
Dillon
Dilton
Hugh McConnell
Basin
Tutte
J. E. Keller
Lima
William FE. Jones
Deer Lodge
Butte
J. TR. McWhorter
Missoula
Dinie
City and county government consolidation meeting set
Residents invited to city hall for Saturday session on consolidation of city and county governments. Meeting opens at 1 30 PM with attendees and officials discussing possible merger and its implications.
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Hve
Athing
Gigeuss
Brendel Held to Face Wife's Ire in City Disturbance
Police report from South Montana street rooming house says Brendel and a woman were arrested by Lieutenant Dwyer and Bete Unrwin after a disturbance. Mrs Gettn was en route to Hatter to, and the charge against Brendel remains unclear as details are scarce.
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Jennings
Montana Street
Dwyer
Bete Unrwin
Taahe Falls
Brendel
Taaho Fattsy
Hrene Gettn
Hatter
Nene
Hity Pond
Suttody
Idaho
Sheriff O Rourke to Patrol Nightly at Roadhouses
Sheriff John K O Rourke and Under Sheriff Whalen announced nightly patrols of flat area roadhouses to close at 10 pm outside city limits and 11 pm inside, warning violators will be arrested. They rebut former Under Sheriff Melia and said Sunrise saloon raid actions were misinterpreted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. O'Rourke
John Whaten
Sherif
Cader Sheri’ Melia
Petit
Whalen
Distriet
O'Rourke
Sheri Mella
Yes
Wil
Melia
Chandler
Tam Kelty
Testimony hints at raid involvement and draft terms
The record notes two friends of Sheriff O Rourke may testify about Melia's raid. Kelly and M Graw must report with the next draft on May 2 for Camp Lewis. A second complaint against Hammes and Chandler alleges liquor sold to men at 2 a m on May 15 and women were present at the bar. Former Deputy Sheriff Arel claims O Rourke was at the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Rourke
Melia
Kelly
M. Graw
Camp Lewis
Aret
Industrial Worker Receives Harsh Draft Evasion Sentence
Judge Joseph Ronit sentences a 24 year old industrial worker to a term in the state penitentiary at Deer Uncle for hindering the draft. The man claimed affiliation with a rearms group and was represented by Pease and Stephenson. Another defendant failed to appear, leaving the court to proceed with local counsel.
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Joseph ¢ Ronit
Itt
State
Deer Uncle
Brooks
1 We
Pease & Stephenson
Spokane
LW. W
Telephone manager badly injured in pole accident
Ditton, seriously hurt when a 40 foot telephone pole and a safety belt failed to hold him. Fleming was hurled 18 feet and found unconscious at the scene. Hospital reports show broken wrists, multiple ribs, spinal concussion, and dangerous internal injuries. Plembing had arrived to fill the vacancy left by McGowen and led the Hell Telephone Company’s city interests.
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Fleming
An Hation
Ling
Plembing
McGowen
Hell Telephone Cany
Early delivery of tractors urged for Montana
Helena May 22 state council of defense urges Henry Ford and son to expedite Fordson tractors for Montana farms. Ford responds they will try to supply, secretary Greenfield asks for delivery before July 15. Letters report inquiries from across the state, up to 4000 persons seeking tractors for early plowing. Red Cross drive in Dillon counts progress with plans to finish county targets in two days. Six stockmen report for training camp, veterinary corps duty. Progress notes show Montana Red Cross quotas nearing state total of around 350 500 with 10 counties under. No hard coal expected to Montana this season due to national restrictions. Hartt named director of wool division at War Industries Board. a Boston wool man with local ties.
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Helena
State Council of Defense
Henry Ford and Son
Fordson
Fords
Greenfeld
Montana
Mortana
RED Cross
Ditton
Red’ Cross
Heaverhead
John Leslie
Ters
Minneapolis
Lewis and Clark
East Helena
Cormer
Dudley N. Hartt
Lewis Penwell
War Industries Board
Hartthow
Boston
Meagher
A K. Barbour
Americans Demand 100 Percent Americanness in Parade Declared
A bystander sketch describes a parade plan with Americanist display and anti-foreigner sentiment. The route desde courthouse to Pearl Street and back is outlined with police leadership by Butte and guards from the Anaconda Copper Mines, Fourteenth Infantry, Red Cross ladies, naval scouts, and Serbian guards. Mayor Mia loney to give opening address.
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P.M
Butte
Fourteenth Infantry
Ted Cross
Courthouse
Montana
W. J. Mialoney
Pum Tonino
Fan ‘Colony
Marriage News from Pocatello Idaho City Destination
William Brodine and Miss Amy of the Hennessy company married at Pocatello last Monday. The ceremony was performed by a friend in Idaho City. The couple will reside on Brodine Street after their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Brodine
Amyre
Hennessy Company
Pocatello
Haite
Idaho City
Ry Street
Butte Physician Receives Commission In Fire District Fire
Dr. E Meta, a renowned Butte surgeon aged about 27, has long served the city and acted as medical adviser to the local bureau. He offered his services to the government at the outbreak of war and will join the medical reserve corps, potentially going to the front with rank of captain when trained personnel are available. A fire at the Meaver building near Grant Street burned out apparatus from two stations, causing heavy smoke and prompting evacuations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PH. Meta
Phyriny
Tiutte
Ines
Eeedout
Meaver
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John Hannon
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K. Keyman
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Tour
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White House
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M’carthy
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Hills’ Bros
M. J.B
White House Coffee
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Larry
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Holy Cass Cemetery
M. J. Walsh Co
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Sam R. White
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George" Murray
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St. Mary's. Church
Delock
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Missoula Nursery CO
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