Deposition in Butte murder case of Mrs Creech
Joseph Kinsley testified last evening about the April murder of Mrs. Joseph Creech in the Creech saloon at Main and Mercur streets. He described Marshall's approach, a quarrel, and a gunshot incident, noting Creech’s death and the subsequent arrest after Marshall’s escape and recapture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kinsley
Marshall
Allison
Joseph Creech
Justice Nichols
Clancy
M. J. Wines
C. B. Kelley
Kinsley
Towanda
Butte
Creech
Reech
Main
Mercurs Streets
Mercury Street
Mrs. Creech
Marshal
Crowley’s
Mr Kelley
Crowley
Salt Lake
Lake View House Opens Under New Management
The Lake View house has been leased and opened under new management. The house is newly furnished and refitted throughout. The bar offers best imported and domestic wines liquors and cigars. Boating on the lake is available and parties may use the hall free of charge for dances. Meals and lunches will be served inviting public trials. Good stabling. Adams, Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake View
K. Lewis & Co Office Open All Day for Collections
K Lewis and Company announce their office will be open all day to collect accounts. The entrance is on Park Street or Main Street for customers and clients seeking service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Lewis & Co
Will Accept the Wagon Committee Concludes to Put Patrol Wagon
A committee has concluded to place a patrol wagon in service, marking a step for available public safety transportation plans and city administration consideration. The decision outlines the wagon's role, funding needs, and implementation timeline.
Patrol wagon decision reversed after alterations in Montana city
The city police committee agreed to accept the patrol wagon after proposed fixes including widening the bed by one foot and removing side entrances and steps. The wagon weighed 2200 pounds and the council had earlier rejected it for being too heavy for Butte streets. A special council meeting will decide final action. The wagon cost 800 dollars and the team 400 dollars. Schatzlein painting is mentioned.
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Mallory
Butte
Daly Donahoe Moyer Relocate Office During Remodel
On and after Monday May 21 our business will be conducted in the room north of Leyson's jewelry store opposite our present office while our new office in the Chambers block is being remodeled.
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Leyson’s Jewelry Store
Chambers Block
City Treasurer blocks snake show license in Butte
City Treasurer Calkins refused a renewed license for a traveling snake show citing horrific tales from Portland Humane Society reports. He deemed it unfit for women and children and said the small license revenue did not justify the risk, leaving council to decide Thursday.
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Butte
Calkins
Portland
Humane Society
Meyer seeks mandate to move assault case from South Butte judge
M M Meyer filed in district court for a writ of mandate to force Justice of the Peace Lewis to transfer an assault case involving Officer Elderkin away from Justice Nichols. Meyer claims Nichols is prejudiced and would bias the trial. he cites his role as prosecuting witness and property owner. The county attorney reportedly refused to request the transfer, stating he is only a witness and that the case choice is not his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Meyer
Butte
Lindsay
District Court
Justice of the Peace
Lewis
South Butte
Meyer
Justice Nichols
Lewis’ Court
M. D. Elderkin
Elderkin
J. Bro McClernan
K. A. Nichols
Nichols
Chamberlains remedies hailed for cough and rheumatism cures
Testimonials claim Chamberlains Cough Remedy cures croup and whooping cough while Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatic pain after a single application. Also mentions Chamberlains Colic Diarrhea Remedy for flux and general sale by druggists.
Court Asked to Reassign Justice in Mandate Case
Myer petitions the court for a writ of mandate to transfer a case away from Justice Nichols to another justice of the peace. The report mentions weekend excursion rail fares to Pipestone Whitehall Lime Spur and Deer Lodge with round trip prices and one day validity.
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Northern Pacific
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime Spur
Deer Lodge
Two Men Found Dead in Room One After Another
Police report two men, identified as residents of the same dwelling, were found dead in a bedroom with one body in bed and the other nearby. Investigators say the deaths appear sudden with no immediate signs of foul play. autopsies pending.
Two Sudden Deaths in Butte Alcoholism Suspected
Patrick Coleman known as Harry Coleman dies of heart failure at 52 after a night of drinking. John A. Moore, 57, is found dead in his jail bunk amid heavy alcohol use and delirium tremens. Coroner inquest held. Moore had no known relatives. Coleman survived by wife and family.
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Butte
Patrick Coleman
Harry Coleman
John A. Moore
Coleman
Frank Devott
Park and
Wyoming Streets
Joe Devott
14Th
United States Infantry
John Moore
aAppenrest
Ridgely Lodge
Herrick Unitry Refrigerator Mystery At W Park
The fragment notes a Herrick unitary refrigerator that never eats and never moulds, credited to H J Blume at 7S W Park. The text is cryptic and provides no clear event or outcome.
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Herrick
H. J. Blume
W. Park
Sunday at Crystal Springs Offers Invigorating Baths
Crystal Springs oasis boasts lush flowers and luxuriant grass. Visitors can enjoy unsurpassed baths that invigorate the constitution. Stages leave Butte four times daily for a restful Sunday retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Butte
Not Much of a Show Eclipse Was a Frost So Far as Butte Was Concerned
A brief news item notes a muted eclipse experience in Butte with cold conditions limiting visibility. Local residents report clear skies in other areas, while temperatures remained low and winds light. Local authorities reminded residents to protect eyes during celestial events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Sun
Rob Leonard
Sun Eclipse Fails to Illuminate Butte Crowd
The solar spectacle advertised in Butte failed as clouds hid the sun and the eclipse. Locals stayed up late or rose early but were disappointed while astronomers watched elsewhere the event delivered. A separate ad offers watch mainsprings and cleaning services with small rewards.
Wax works closes 31st May advertisement
A local ad notes wax works closing on May 31 and lists sales of Jersey cows from Vine Jersey for sale. It mentions Fieet house south of School of Mines and advertising calendars of all kinds. Palmer, room 1, 215 North Main Street is provided as contact.
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Fieet House South School of Mines
Palmer
N. Main St
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N. D
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Tur
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Mein
Butte, Mont
Iigin
SLSCO
Kutte
Adams
Schatzlein
Anaconda
the Shakes
Meyer's
Chamberlain
John EF. Clifford
Norwood House
Nowood, N. Y
J. W. Lynch
Dorr
W. Va
the Peace
Myer
E. F Mayer
West Park
Silk and Dress Goods Department
Viki
T. F. Courtney
Cash Grocery
East Park Street
Oriental
Fleur
Vermont
Oor Iba
S Box
London
Courtney’s Cash Grocery
Montana Electric Co
St East Broadway
Telephone No
N. L. Olson & Co
West Park Street
Bennett Bros
Blg
Blackfoot Milling Company
Bonner. Mont
Batte Telephone
Anacunda
Miss Ula
Anaconda Gopper Mining CO
Lumber Department
Milt
Bamilton, Mony
Cor
Arizona
Auacanaa
Aan
Wax Works
Swend Carlson
Tom Moore
Moore, Main, Butte
Grand Opera
G. O. McFarland
the Great Barlow Minstrels
Harry Ward
Cence
Tennessee
Hal ‘Reld
Hhiman Hearts
Sutton's
Iew Theater
Clara Mathes
Legion of Honor
Ncts
Uiton
Ientry’s Dog and Pony Show
Botte
Charles H. Lane
West
Granite Street
Northwest
Galena Street
Butte Paumie
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