Deputy Constables in Montana Law Question Sparks Trial
In Butte a heated dispute over deputy constables appointed by elected sheriffs leads to charges of unlawfully impersonating officers. Seven deputies face counts. three, J. J. Deakin A. H. Ginette and Charles Gunther, are jailed and plead not guilty while arguing state law supports their authority. Hearings are scheduled in two justice courts with references to a recent district court ruling and potential Supreme Court review.
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Breen
J. J. Deakin
A. H. Ginette
Charles Gunther
Tom Hannan
Reuben Lannon
Justice Danzer
Justice Court
Justice of the Peace
Clancy
Burglary arrest linked to Corktown toughs in Mary Megan case
Jack Sullivan, a known local figure, is charged with burglary in the Virginia Street home of Mrs. Mary Megan. Police say he acted with two or three accomplices. $100 value goods were taken. Sullivan pleaded not guilty. bond set at $500, no surety. He awaits next Friday’s arraignment with others at large. Neighbor Thomas Duignan witnessed Sullivan with furniture in the pre-dawn hours.
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Jack Sullivan
Corktown
Justices Doran
Mary Megan
Virginia Street
Sullivan
Thomas Duiigan
Dunigan
Mrs. Egan
Merville
Alleged theft of a dog leads to arrest in city case
William Erler of North Main Street reported a valuable dog missing. Police say George Lewis, a Black man, knew the dog's whereabouts and claimed ownership. Detective Buchang arrested Lewis yesterday. he denies the charge and will face Judge Hoyle this morning. The dog was not recovered.
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William Erler
Routh Main Street
George Lewis
Lewis
Buchang
Hoyle
Dow
Falls From a Street Car Injures Ruben Blabey
Ruben Blabey suffered contusions and a sprained right ankle after falling from street car No 18 on Centerville line at East Quartz Street. He stood on the rear platform with packages when a falling parcel unbalanced him. he was treated at Murray and Freund Hospital. In a separate note, Daniel A. Murray, 35, died yesterday. his funeral details follow.
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Butte Electric Railway
Ruben Blahey
Murray & Premi Hospital
Blabey
Centerville
Soula Avenue
East Quartz Street
Main
Wyoming Streets
Stobey
H.W. O'Neil
J. F
Daniel A. Murray
Murdock
Brook Village
Novia Scotia
Punerul
Sherman& Reed
Stork Case Postponed in Meaderville Libel Charge
Mrs Nellie Stork charged with libel of two prominent Butte physicians. hearing postponed due to defendant's ill health. A definite continuance was granted awaiting improvement in her condition. Compliant letters allegedly signed with doctors names, with stronger case hinted and possible other women implicated. May 25 polo injury and ranching accident details also noted in brief.
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Nellie Stork
Butte
Igbbey
Meaderville
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