Gas deaths at Smokehouse mine raise no blame verdict
Coroner Brown and a jury in Sherman's undertaker rooms heard testimony that Whitmore Campbell and Blackie died from gas released by blasting powder at the Smokehouse mine shaft in Butte Montana on October 29 1900. Witnesses described gas absorbing in water and suffocating the men who drowned in the shaft. No evidence tied electricity to the accident and the jury found no one to blame.
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Brown
Sherman
William Whitmore
Robert Campbell
Charles Blackie
Smokehouse
Byrne
Bernard Noon
Coronnor Brown
W. ¢. Whitmore
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
H. H. Hanson
Mr. Byrne
W. F. Clark
Hansen
M. Hebgen
Butte Light & Power Company
E. G. Steiner
Steiner
Mr. Bell
Whitmore
Elbert A. Whitmore
Cyrus Bell
Edmund S. Giseke
Bell
William Delano
Robert Daniels
William Mitchell
Daniel G. Ruddy
John Connors
W. W. Wishon
Night With the Spirits at Christian Tabernacle
A spiritual event titled A Night With the Spirits is announced for to night at the Christian Tabernacle. Admission is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Tabernacle
Some Good Fellows Back From Cape Nome
A Montana group returned yesterday from Cape Nome led by W. B. Hunnewell and Thomas H. Mitchell. Also aboard were R. T. Rooth Sig Schilling D Cohen Judge Peter Gallagher of Philipsburg and T McDonald of Anaconda. They traded stories shook hands with friends and said they will return next summer after repairs and some profits from their gold claims. Dick Watson of Butte is United States marshal for the district tributary to St Michaels.
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Montana
Cape Nome
Hunnewell
Thomas H. Mitchel
R. T Rooth
Sig. Schilling
D. Cohen
Peter Gallagher
Philipsburg
T. Mc Donald
Anaconda
Mitchell
Dick Watson
Butte
United States
St. Michaels
German American Progress Society Meeting Notice
German American Citizens are informed of the regular meeting to be held Friday evening at p.m. at Elks Hall. Executive committee includes Dr J H Luebinger as chairman and F W Kuphal as secretary.
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German-American Progress Society
P.m
Elks’ Hall
J. H. Luebinger
F. W. Kuphal
Eddie Foy Presents A Night in Town at the Grand
Eddie Foy leads a modest company in A Night in Town at the Grand. The plot is light and oddly thin but provides several laughs. Eve Tanguay shines as a graceful dancer and capable actress, contributing to a plain yet entertaining evening that ends tonight.
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Eddie Foy
Butte
Eve Tanguay
Gendrette
Unidentified Woman Killed in Wreck Near Livingston
A dispatch from Agent H. J. Horn reports an unidentified woman killed in Sunday night wreck near Livingston. The victim is described as 30 to 35, 5 feet 5 inches, light brown hair, fair complexion, and sharp features, with a gold band ring bearing the initials MeG. She wore a flannel shirt waist, indigo striped underskirt, and a black cashmere overskirt. a red silk shirt waist and dark blue skirt were found with the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Horn
Livingston
W. H. Merriman
Northern Pacific
Forgery alleged in Clark campaign bribery case
Letters bearing the independent central committee letterhead and signed in the name of Pp. O Connor circulated to varied parties. The sample letter promises funds for distribution among tradesmen and hints the writer suspects handwriting is by a Clark boodle figure. A coal shortage note ends with Butte Coal Co. address.
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Clark
Independent Central Committee
Pp. O'Connor
O'Connor
Clark Boodle
Hbuneh
Neagle Fined 2500 After Conviction In Illegal Registration Case
Judge Nichole sentenced W. M. Neagle of Clark to a $2500 fine and commitment until paid after a Tuesday trial on charges of acting and abetting illegal registration. Attorney Merritt for the defense noted an appeal. Conviction rested on Stone's confession of ranger agents’ actions.
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Nichole
W. M. Neagle
Clark
Merritt
Neagle
Stone
Lark
Independent Democratic Meetings At Auditorium And Renshaw Hall
Two large gatherings are planned with Governor R B K Smith and Hon Charles S Hartman speaking at both venues. Audience turnout is expected to be strong with music provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Democrats
Audtorium
Renshaw Hall
R. BK. Smith
Charles S. Hartman
Reward Offer Over Best Mainspring for Watch Cleaning Fun
A $25 reward is posted for proof that E. F. Mayer of 40 West Park does not install the best mainspring for watch cleaning priced at $1.00 to $1.50. The notice seeks verification of quality and service standards.
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E. F. Mayer
West Park
Quauty
Rally of Independent Democrats at Gregson Springs
A large turnout gathered at Gregson Springs for an Independent Democrats rally. Judges Newton and J W Kelley spoke with evident enthusiasm, delivering pointed remarks that energized the crowd.
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Independent Democrats
Gregson Springs
Judge Newton
J. W. Kelley
Obituaries and funeral notices from Walkerville and Los Angeles
Mrs. George Holbrook died at home on West Daly Street Walkerville aged 46 after long illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Mrs. Orva Miles disinterred from Mount Moriah cemetery and sent to Los Angeles with Frank Wilson. interment planned in Los Angeles. Charles Blackie, victim of the Smokehouse accident, had funeral at Trinity M Church with Rev. Hosking officiating. burial in Mount Moriah cemetery.
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George 8. Holbrook
West Daly Street
Walkerville
Orva M.miles
Frank Wilson
Mount Moriah
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Blackie
John Hosking
Trinity M
Mount Moriah Cemetery
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Oregon
Herdwood
Ivy
Rothers
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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Pheumonia
Newbro Drug
West Dee
Buleatema
Smith Gro, Co
Telephone
Clark S
Butte Coal Co
E. Broadway
Stride
Independent Democratic Meetings
Gregon Springs
Moses T
Schatzlein Paint Co
Mortuary
E. A. Sherman
East Park Street
Ib Tissera
Ceylon
White House
Utah
Batavia
Pat. Mullins
Park, Butte
Stel Foot
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Cole’s Wood and Coal
Barney & Berry
Northwest
Fair Drug & Assay Supply Co
E. Park St
Universal New
Iversal G
W. Park St
Electric Go
Butte, Siont
Si East Broadway
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
Bonner, Mont
Butie
Anaounda
Missoula
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Lumber Department
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