Jury Verdicts Upset Butte Police Court Rulings
A local police court process yielded mixed results as juries acquitted some defendants and convicted others. Attorney W. E. Carroll secured two not guilty verdicts for Elmer Johnson and wife on vagrancy charges, while Maggie Kreshler was found guilty of allowing immoral activities and fined. Other cases saw fines for reckless driving, possessing dope sheets, and opium allowances, with several juries remaining out for dinner before returning verdicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Carroll
Elmer Johnson
Maggie ‘Kreshler
Oxford
George Ambrose
Harry Meyer
M. W. Pander
Grorud
Pander
Thomas Cotton
van Orton
Charles Briggs
Briggs
Cotton
C. BL
Gadenbgrs
Divorce Actions And Custody Rulings Reported
The court records note Theodosia La Martine receiving a divorce from Thomas La Martine with custody of two children and $15 monthly support. Marjorie Young is accused by Henry Young of desertion since 1915. Martha Burnett seeks divorce and her maiden name Martha Corder. Goldie Heath seeks divorce from William Heath alleging desertion and failure to provide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodosia la Martine
Thomas la Martine
Donlan
Butte
Henry Young
Marjorie Young
Martha’ Burnett
Burnett
Martha Corder
Burke
Idaho
Goldie Heath
William Heath
Covington
Justice Court Appeals Disposed Quickly in Regional Case
Judge Lynch disposed of three justice court appeals in a single session. John Tinecker versus Sam Bennett ended non-suit. A Braddock versus J Lenken-Gorfer awarded the plaintiff 493.85 without jury. Silver Bow Electric against Tona resulted in 119.57 after jury swearing. Jury verdict 10,000, lower court cut to 6,000. Supreme Court reversed on evidence admissibility and sent for new trial. Shaban Lahood versus Continental Telegraph affirmed by Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch
Justice Court
John Tineicker
Sam Bennett
A. Braddock
J. Lenken- Gorfer
Silver Bow Electric Company
Tona
Lewis
Supreme Court
Shaban ‘Lahood
Continental Telegraph Company
Remittiturs Received From Supreme Court
Remittiturs were received by the Coat of Silver Bow clerk in two cases carried up by the losers. One involved Abram G. Lewis suing as administrator for damages for the death of his mother Rose Amelia Lewis who was struck and killed by a det. at Column and Park streets on the evening of June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Abram G. Lewis
Charle Steel
Lewis
Rose Amelia Lewis
Det [Ang Sitomontte
Column
Park Streets
Inquire Into Safety of Americans in Ireland
Washington May 25 The senate committee on foreign relations recommended a favorable report on Senator Kern's resolution directing the secretary of state to inquire regarding the safety of American citizens in Ireland in districts where martial law has been declared. The resolution asks the secretary to seek through consular representatives the welfare and protection of Americans and their lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Foreign Relations
Kern
Secretary of State
Ireland
Minister Confesses to Spare Wife's Feelings
In San Francisco on May 25 the Oregon and California railroad land fraud trial saw Rev. Richard Fysh plead guilty to using the mails to defraud. Fysh, a Calaw California minister and one of eight defendants, says his confession aimed to spare his wife the suspense of the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Oregon & Californ
United States District Court
Richard Fysh
Calaw
Cal
Fysh
Southern Pacific Company
Oregon
Inventor touts tape as belt substitute for machinery
An American inventor claims a cheap useful substitute for flexible leather belts in driving light machinery. The improvised belt is ordinary friction insulating tape used in electrical shops. The tape twists together without a separate coupling, and the ends stick when joined.
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Koy
Big Bear
Amoskeag
Bray
Frisbie
Seo
I Men
Indiana
Mason
Dontan
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