Ash-drenched trip near Lassen eruption described by traveler
Fragments from a late May dispatch recount passengers aboard Western Pacific Scenic Limited as ash from the Lassen eruption covered Northern California. An eyewitness at Granite Street details trains, Pullman cars, and ash-filled windows while authorities pursue warrants in a separate Los Angeles fraud case involving Louis Fitzpatrick and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pacific
Scenic Limited
California
Frank McGill
Butte
Cal
Nort Fornia
Richard McCarthy
Granite Street
Pullmans
Hanover
Butte Current Notes on Local Visitors and Events
Butte notes list numerous visitors and residents in town including Parke Upshur of Basin, Walter Beck of Missoula, and Pat Wells of Drummond. Movements reference attendance at the Bennett, Legent, and Finlen, with mentions of trips to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Spokane, and the coast. Local society events include a surprise party for Beatrice Thomas, a Swedish program at St Andrew's, and a Mount Reathol Methodist concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Brow
Walker
Bioch
CA. Clarke
Helena
Bennett
William Meloche
Missoula
Acoma
E. J. Hauber
Stew
Delbert Jones
Nis
Melstone
San Francisco
Slemons & Petterts
Granite St
Tdison
Erie Phonograph Co
W. Bay
Mac. Smith
South Colorado Street
Ray Fone
Spokane
Jensville
Will Robinett
Lima
Edna Geary
Kate B. Gost Ste
Helmville
Rg, Schroeder
G. D. Hooker
Finlen
R. R. Purcell
Bens
Butte
Manhattan
Harry Altenbran
G. c. Swinborne
Daly Peich
Mudd
St. Andrew's Church
F.C. Coutts
Miter Beatrice Thomas
North Qontteville
Ghuren
L Wilson
Frank Menas
Guy Winters
Clary
Hamilton
Boreas Haring Nev
Dorcas Society
Fisofian Lutheran Church
Charten Wilson
Mer
Mee
Greg. N. Anderson
Mount Rethel
Methodist
Wang Dar
Walkerville
St. George
School Board Discusses District Needs and Annex Plans
The school board met at night to review the district's physical needs from a building perspective. They discussed a proposed new Madison annex, central district placement, and funding options, including possibly bond issuance. No action taken. next meeting will decide on site and temporary arrangements for Emerson and Monroe school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spe
Madison
Emerson
Ils
Emerson Seman
Mioe
Ofice
al Pont
Ite
Monroe School
Finke
Ivy Meselae wisRied
Mise McMillan
Martha Washington
Artha Washington
Treland
Poker chips replace jewels in city street chase
Two itinerant peddlers were arrested after a chase on Dakota street in a finely trained oak box believed to contain jewelry. Prisoners Potts and Woods faced jail as police traced a shoestring operation linked to recent burglaries. An officer followed leads to a doorway skirmish ending with a knife and escalating charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Street
Tom Wilson
Bra
Nelieh
West Wettary
Roy
Unusual Charges Against Cops Rise in Police Shakeup
Local reports detail unusual accusations against officers amid a department shakeup. The police commission faces calls to act as case files name Harrington and Downes in relation to open saloon violations, neglect of duty, and questions about officer fitness. The dispute involves March actions, court dates, and potential vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toon
Police Commission
Chet Deers
Murphy
Dan Marrionon
Rose de S.nofinabte
Nat
Myteington
Harrington
Butte Department
Man Receives Verdict in Lost Time Assault Suit
In Judge Lynch court foreman Feeteieh Wieneiwaki sues John 1 ese for lost time after an altercation at Curtamway mine in January. Wieneiwaki claimed Curtis hit him with wedges, causing a fall and a right shin injury. Jury awarded $1314 for time lost and damages with a $10 fine to Wisnelwaki. Curtis denied striking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Feeteieh Wieneiwaki
John 1Ese
Curtamway
Aoe Earerakt
Curtis
Mit Wieneior
Curt
Noman's Relief Corps to Teach Patriotism in Schools
Nomans Relief Corps of the Woman's Relief will visit city and outlying schools this week to provide patriotic instruction, drill, and explain the meaning of sacrifice. Committees will tour west side schools McKinley, Lincoln, Monroe, Emerson, and Greeley, with visits to Walkerville and surrounding areas. The program precedes Memorial Day with Friday visits to the high school.
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Butte
Ochiat
Sage Corps
Irary
Rior
McKinley
Lincon
Orelock
Monroe
Emerso
Greeley
Gremilin
Walkerville
Gram Wire Corps
Carlson Found Guilty Will Appeal The Case
Carlson was found guilty and plans an appeal. Court records show Nels McGhistrom and Dan Malloy involved as officials. Carlson faces potential execution or fine. A deputy noted injuries and disputes arose after Carlson’s return home.
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Carlson
Tim
Trae
Tim Cartsor
Local residents pitch in with travel notes and visits
A flurry of names and movements fills the page as residents travel to Milwaukee Aber deen Philip shursts St. Paul Duluth and Helena. Mrs Holter Silver City, Nellie Finnegan, Mr and Mrs Trembath and many others are cited with trips weddings and visits to Butte Helena and Basin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll
Milwaukee
Brown
Helena
McDonald
Philipshursts
Ety RA
Missoula
P. F. Dowling
Basin
Tippett
Duluth
Lloyd Herman
Aberdeen
Soula
C_C_ Collins
Am Ipeburg
Sten UA
Peck
Lavin Witl
Cpany
St. Paul
Brancr
Tenis
Thornton
Ty Wr
Onten
Milwaukee Quientay
Calumet
Alltreer
Fr. Thomasson
Pennsylvania Ant
Butte
T.rose
TMS
Earl H. Kemna
Sadie Wrgey
Algar F. Gustafeon
Dagmar Wiemer
Tuichard ‘Trembath
Cen
UK Excelsior Avenue
Miss Grace Clark Discusses African Work Tour
Miss Grace Clark speaks on her aid and education work in Africa Rhodesia and Southeastern Neo native boys becoming teachers among their people She outlines training at the union school and shows pictures inviting attendance at a church lecture on her subject Also noted are funeral services for John G Morony and lodges gathering of Silver Bow club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srountain
Montana
Fe Ep
Rhodesia
Sime
Cole
Clark
SET Surtural College
Africa
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Stan Tg Tena Dronaway
Ateers Dh
Leys
Neente
Cary Swwindlers
Hermon l
Louis Fitzpatrick
Shobe
19 Lottery
Tate Today
Custom Tailoring Department
Fairfield
Mike Bilonich
Anton Ruinich
Bisonich
Biionich
Toul Jeconding
Cman
Taylor
Smith
Taylor Rogally
Mission War
Robert Downes
Gio
Whowee
Rotering
Rome
Man Kubilius
Tee Alscharee
Downes
Noman’s Relief Corps
Lavallieres
MOSE
Linz
North Main Street
Grace Clark
Une
Pelestmian Castle
South Main Street
Fyjuck
At 2
Iodae
Dome
Fide
Mount Moriah
Phe
Silver Bow
John G. Morony
Sf Rowe
Mayer's
Lipton’s
John J. McCarthy
Prop
Netty
Broadway
Pathe
Is Bros
McCarthy
Kumfort Stj. Bennetts Co
Bungalow
Butte Gas Light and Fuel Co
East Broadway
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