Butte Man Convicted of First Degree Assault in Gully Shooting
Dominick Martin faced a jury in Judge Dwyer’s court for the April 7 robbery at the Gagnon saloon on North Montana street. The trial featured witnesses from bartender O’Hara to Pat Jordan and Bernard Gully, who was shot in the neck and shoulder. The jury convicted Martin of first degree assault and fixed a sentence of 10 to 20 years in prison, with the minimum not to exceed half the maximum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Martin
Thomas C. Downing
Jackson
Rotering
Kelly
Charles Juttner
Gagnon
Freadie Welsh
Pat Jordan
Bernard Gully
Gully
Joe Sampson
O'Hara
Martin Caulfield
Pat Caulfield
Moose
William Murphy
Jordan
Inick O'Donnell
Gagnon Salon
Martin
Mart
Melia
Sampson
Hallmark Store Graduation Diamond Rings Ad
A diamond of fine quality with fiery brilliance is mounted in an openwork setting for engagement. The ad promotes Diamond commencement rings with a flexible price, suggesting rewards and long lasting value. Graduation specials priced at $25 and $30. The Hallmark Store.
Butte Current Notes and City Visitors
Rent plans from Orton Bros and Stein-Bloch clothes. Numerous guests and visitors stay in Butte from Billings Helena Dillon Phillipsburg Lewistown Twin Bridges and others. Local business notes include piano sales, legal notices, births, marriages, relocations and staff changes. Rosy social items mention Mrs Holmes of Basin and Mrs Bailey of Billings, with several transit to Chicago Boston and Duluth journeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros. Stein-Bloch
Tonkin's
Mint
Advt
T. M. Guin
Billings
L. le Street
Missoula
H. M. Keller
Alder
J. R. Reynolds
Boulder
H. A. Cheal
Milestone
Butte
B. Crampton
Dillon
B. Constant
Helena
N. Napton
Phillipsburg
H.C. ‘Thompson
Lewistown
W. T. Scott
Roy Stiles
Polson
W. J. Swindlehurst
Henry E
J.T. Salmond
M. C. Pearson
Montana Piano Co
Miss Thorne
Penn
Nellie Hoey
Whitehall
Floral Park
Robert Collins
Miles
Hugh C. Dunn
Style and savings on men’s shoes at factory costs
The article notes that men’s shoes are offered at present factory costs, a deliberate stock up before leather price increases. It claims customers benefit from latest styles at prices lower than rivals, emphasizing men enjoy saving money.
Oregon Short Line Employs Girls as Telegraphers
Anticipating conscription losses the Oregon Short Line hires girls as student telegraphers at a fair wage. Early pay is 40 dollars monthly with possible raises after steady shifts, with a Butte born woman stepping into a full second trick at Melrose. Several Idaho stations report young women training in telegraphy while earning wages, and clerical work also expands for women at headquarters in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Melrose
Butte
Idaho
Ocatello
Continental Oil Plans Liberty Bond Purchases for Employees
The Continental Oil Company offers employees a plan to buy Liberty Bonds in 10 equal monthly installments with no interest on deferred payments. Bonds are held from June 15, 1917, with no interest charge if paid by March 31, 1918. Management aims for every employee to hold at least an $80 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental Oil Company
Husband cuts up wife's clothing in ribbon claim
Mrs. H B Gray accuses her husband of tearing and shredding her clothing into ribbons in a domestic dispute. The alleged act centers on alleged acts by the husband resulting in damaged attire and a charge filed against him.
Labor unions plan protest over women in railroad yards
Montana Federation of Labor leaders announce protests against employing women in Livingston and Missoula railroad yards and shops. They urge unions to push for male workers, cite harmful shop conditions, and say women should be kept out until proper provisions are made. They also state they will support a return of men to these jobs when needed for national life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingston
Missoula
Montana Federation of Labor
Fovigeecos
Montana Federation
M. M. Donoghue
Federation
Wom
Corporations File Annual Statements From Montana Power and Clark Firms
The Montana Power Company reports cash value of physical and tangible property at 30 million dollars and assets excluding stock at 17.04 million with bonds secured by mortgages on subsidiaries. Capital stock stands at 100 million dollars with 1 million shares, 250 thousand preferred and 750 thousand common. Colusa Parrot Mining and Smelting shows 500 thousand capital stock in 10 thousand shares of 50 each, assets 250 thousand, no liabilities. W A Clark is president. Elmerly Mining assets 425 thousand, liabilities 100 thousand, capital stock 100 thousand, W A Clark Jr. pres. Butte Electric Railway assets 1.85 million, liabilities 850 thousand, capital stock 1 million. Moulton Mining assets 500 thousand, liabilities 152.5 thousand, capital stock 500 thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phe
Montana Power Company
Colusa-Parrot Mining
W. A. Clark
W. C. Messing
Elmerly Mining
W. A. Clark Jr
Butte Electric Railway Company
Street Car Corporation
Moulton Mining’ Company
Clark Corporation
School board outlines summer sessions and staff changes
The district plans eight weekly summer sessions at McKinley Grant and Emerson schools and a six day per week high school term. Pay details set principals at 5 per day and teachers at 4 per day for grade schools while high school staff earn one twelfth of annual salary per month of 20 days taught. Miss Elgar Shearer elected assistant superintendent at 20 per year, to start July 1, replacing Miss Jennie Rebecca Faddis who resigns to join St Paul schools at 2700 per year. Miss Catharine Combe chosen as school nurse next year. Gow and Donovan oppose. New cooking teacher Miss Newell granted leave before school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Grant
Emerson
Maddock
Sunier
Jennie Rebecca Faddis
St. Paul
Iss Shearer
Nell” Manning
Margaret Leary
Miss Manning
Catharine Combe
Fos
Trusstees Gow
Donovan
Gow
Scollard
Furman
Hubert
Fulton
Maginn
Potter
Montana leaders plan women driven food economy drive
The National Defense league will marshal 30 squadrons of three members to educate Montanans, especially housewives, on economical handling of food. Audit bids will be requested for two weeks from last night. Payrolls totaling 41,865 for teachers, 3,777 for janitors, and 2,885 for office staff were ordered paid. Architect Smith proposed a one story $20,000 front addition to the Greeley school, with future enlargement built in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Defense League
Montana
Smith
Greeley School
Distinguished Woman Arrives Friday for Lecture Tour
Mrs. Hannah Sheehy Skeffington widow of the Dublin editor executed during Easter Week will arrive at 10 45 a m Friday from Seattle. She will lecture at the Auditorium on Sunday under the Robert Emmet Literary Association auspices. The program includes an automobile trip to Anaconda and a visit to the big smelter. Local mine surface workings will be shown. Sheehy Skeffington will be guest of honor at a banquet at the hotel Monday evening hosted by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Twin Bridges
Frank Overton
Pontiac
L. Duchnich
Wilmington
Cal
L 'Ward
Clinton
Charles Segalia
Idaho Street
William A. Blackburn
Laurel
Glenn Johnson
Wheeling
W.va
Howard Broadwell
Louisville
R. Wisner
Acoma
G. A. Dunn
Columbus
Ohio
Edward ‘Torpey
John Torpey
Timothy Kennedy
Boston
Temain
Caird
R.A. Luke
George F. Ingram
B.C. Nutter
William Keating
Helena
J. W. Fry
Seattle
Milwaukee Railway
Butte
Rush
Bankut
George M. Bourquin
Busi- Hearst's
Good Housekeeping
Harper's Bazar
PLO
Ruth Covington
Genevieve Taylor
Dillon
Chicago
St. Louis
Denver
Ditton
Laura G. Reilly
Milwaukee
George S. Taylor
Norfeld
Minn
Kelly Howe-Thompson Company
Duluth
Hannah Sheehy Skeffington
Dublin
Inten
Coal prices rise again across all grades
Coal prices climb anew affecting all grades with higher costs for consumers and industries. Market signals point to sustained pressure as miners adjust outputs to meet demand while retailers pass costs along to buyers. Local businesses report varying impact on heating and manufacturing budgets.
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The
Standard
North Main Street
Hallmark
Economy Shoe Co
West Park Street
W. G. Lewis
Jewelry
Sontinental Oil Company
H. B. Gray
Mose. Linz
Upstan
McCarthy, Bryant & Co
East Park
Climax
Maxim
Lipton’s Tea
White House
John J. McCarthy
Hannah Sheehy Skesington
Mme
Hannah S
Lamb
East Stercury Street
Mont
Owl Creek
Bear Creek
Rock Springs
Montana Transfer CO
Loard
LIFE
Tripp & Dragsteot CO
South Main
Seow
E. Park St
HAN Montana Transfer Co
Cechsli J
Oxley, Ure
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