Promised New Theater Ablaze in Flat Fire
A dramatic blaze engulfed a theater, trapping performers and audience as fire tore through the building. Fire crews battled flames across multiple floors, salvaging little and noting structure flaws that contributed to the ruin. Extraneous debris and damaged instruments scattered the stage while casualties were avoided thanks to quick evacuations.
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Fie
Humerston Street
Dadish Furniture Company
Central
Moving Picture Booth
Neta
Sanger
Impress Theater
Pice
Leon
Wille
Ayerand
Theater history in early Butte Maguire era and fires
The piece recounts Butte theater beginnings from 1875 with John Maguire, detailing frame buildings on Main Street, early performances by actors like Yankes Plummer and Nellie Roy, the 1883 Maguire opera house fire, and the subsequent evolution through Strand Opera House and later venues. It traces ownership changes, financial troubles, and the shifting names Empress and Murray within Butte’s evolving entertainment scene.
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Park
Broadway
Ing & Lowry Ag
W. H W. Young
Simon Hauswirth
Walla
Mr. Maguire
Butte
Main
Hutte
Masonic
Yankes” Plummer
Vivien & Savatelle Company
Nellie Roy
Katie Putnam
Ita Place
Cweley
Jnn
Maguire
Miners’ Union
Miners’ Union Hall
John Maguire
Butte Capital
J. Te. Wharton
Maguirs
Thore
Lince
West Park Street
Anager
Will Week Stanishs
George McFallden
Great Falls
Tnele Dick Sutton
United States Marshal
Samme
Sutton
Hanis A. Sutton
Finlia Thie
Aiton
Uwa
Frito
Sullivan & Constr Ton
Honda
Etl
Hewga
Silan
Fire Damages Theater. Blaca Reopens That Night
Temporary repairs allowed the Blaca to reopen the night of the fire. Performers lost little, their trunks were at hotel rooms. Property moved into the theater by this week’s company was lost except costumes and music remained.
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Blaca
Hatred Toward Foreigner Highlighted At Conference
At a Northern Hap ist convention in progress, speakers denounced anti foreign sentiment and urged unity among Protestant churches. The report backed by the American Baptist Women and rural church allies emphasized religion as a path toward global cooperation, condemning hostility toward outsiders.
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Marinus Tamer
Prookdine
Maas
Tore
Cyeoa
Jdt
Ton Arent
Mlaston Hera
Ua Society
Ordery
Episcopist
Three Year Bill Seens Assured Of Quick Action
A report from Washington indicates the three year Homestead bill is likely to reach the Senate early next week for approval. The measure, controversial in parts, is expected to move swiftly through the Senate and may be sent to the House with a favorable recommendation. Opposition is anticipated but none is expected to derail the process quickly.
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House of Quality
Manatel
Senate
Conservationists Back Tishor Amendments Despite Rejection
Advocates push for the Tishor amendments despite their defeat, arguing the measure will pass and become law. Supporters warn of delays if not approved and urge continued public pressure.
Looks Bright for Custer County Dry Land Farms
May 2 report from Polony via Spovint Wspatel says Custer County dry land farming shows promise. Winter wheat is healthy and spring rye No 7 is thriving after melts. conditions are wetter than in years. More grain than in the past two years is expected as farmers note better prospects.
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Custer County Dry Land Farms
Polony
Agrieniinre
Custer County
Orone Jakalaka
Gerard
Neers Winey
Mlaston Saan
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Clerke’s
North Main Street
Ardath
Bob
Wade
Beebe Grain Co
Arizona Street
Buttete Bell
Independent
Clifford McClallan
Poole
Turing
Neatell Nashoon
Casa
Ames
Murray
Baker
Alvaneed
Mc Mauray
Murrey
O'Rourke
Diatrict
J. & C. Fischer
Lyon & Healy
Smith & Barnes
Smith & Nixon
Behning
Marshall & Wendel
Voight
Knabe Angelus
Estey
B.S. Howard
Mellville Clark
North Howard Music Co
South Bend
Nesco
Fligh
Willy Nozyle
Speen
California
Fall Butte Stove Repair Company
East Park St
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