Butte Notes Cover Many Local Happenings
McClure Bros assayers and Orton Bros pianos gloss a busy page with retail notices. Oct 6 changes to B A P railroad time card and local court actions include Antonio Contario guilty of failure to provide and James Murray robbery charge. Community events mention Hawkins at Sutton Theater, Welsh preaching, and a nine pin game at Thornton Valleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Bros
Orton Bros
Fred Orton
N. Main
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
Bertha Mackel
Harvard
Bailey & Mink
East Broadway
Hanson
Silver Bow Block
O. J. Whitfield
Kent
Wash
Allen Popjoy
Butte
West Lark
Hawkins
Sutton Family Theater
Havana
The
Antilles
Libby
Nick Romano
Baptisti Bianco
Romano
James Murray
Matthew Riley
Hi Henry
Grand Opera House
Dr. E. Schwartz
New York
Denver
Middle West
New Harbour Building
Main Street
Broadway
Wileneloss
Child Testifies Hunger Motive Behind Mother's Fatal Action
A child recounts that extreme hunger left the family with nothing to eat, explaining why the mother attempted self harm and the ensuing tragedy. The case centers on domestic distress and poverty impacting decision making.
Woman Overcomes Suicide Bid After Laudanum Attempt
Mrs. William Esters a Colored East Silver Street resident attempted suicide by laudanum after alleged abuse over money. Her nine year old daughter testified to inhumane treatment by a stepfather. Dr O Leary aided and saved the mother who remains ill but out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Esters
Ena
Esters
Dr. O'Leary
Willis Knowes
Orton Bros Piano and Organ Offers Value in Butte
Advertisement notes Orton Bros at 219 N Main Butte for best piano and organ value. Mentions Mrs Dr Frank eyesight specialist opposite the library 79 West Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
West Broadway
Entries for tomorrow's west side coursing draw strong
Entries for the 21 day open stake at West Side park show rising excitement as experienced dogs chase imported hares. The St. Clair club offers purses from 25 to 2.50 with two dogs drawn per owner under double guard rules. John Travis, 40, died yesterday with funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Park
Dougherty
Glack Bird
Jack Corbis
Dartmoor Dan
Rowe & Noalles
Charlie Prince
Montana
Dick Thomas
Gold Standard
G. H. MacDougall
Lethbridge
W. H. Smith
Eoilver Bow, Jr
Charles Saunders
Jersey Lily
A. Angeres
Neall
Joseph Dawere
Billy D
A. W. Jones
Leo Gramling
K. Doughtery
True Blue
Don Penny
Ben Corin
Lady Hosking
Primrose
Fitz Regina
Flashlight
Pleasanton
William Mullins
Butcher
Ed Wilkinson
Dusty Miller
Jury Decides Against John A. Smith in Sullivan Case
In Judge McClernan's court yesterday a justice court case John A. Smith versus Jerry R. Sullivan was tried before a jury and decided in favor of the defendant. Original trial occurred in Judge Smith's court of South Butte with Carl J. Smith for the plaintiff. The suit sought $182 on a note tied to an insurance premium. Sullivan claimed the note validity.
Insurance agent repudiated policy terms. jury sustains
Insurance agent failed to keep his agreement on policy terms and provisions and repudiated the note. The jury sustained him. Also a retail notice: Boys' and children's clothing at cost at Boucher's, 45 East Park Street.
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Boucher’s
East Park Street
Boucher's
Japan Seeks 25 Million Dollar Loan For Development
An Associated Press dispatch from London reports Japan to obtain a 25 million dollar loan in gold, with 5 million earmarked for Formosa. Marquis Ito denies the loan motive, saying Japan’s needs are temporary and the funds would fund internal development, harbors, railways, shipping, and Pacific trade growth.
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Patch
London
Japan
United States
Formosa
Marquis
Tesuzuki
Marquis Ito
Marchs Ito
China
Associated Press
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Closing out department at Bouchers and funeral announced
The boys and children's department at Boucher's is closing. The funeral for Thomas Burns is set for today at 2 30 p m from Sherman's undertaking parlors.
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Boucher's
Thomas 8. Burns
Sherman
Kruger Sinking Under Strain as Boer Leader Fails Health Tests
In The Hague on October 4 A D W Wolmarans, Boer envoy, reported former Transvaal president Paul Kruger shows unsatisfactory mental condition. He grows weaker, delays decisions, and resists accepting illness. Winter’s approach raises concern as Kruger refuses to leave Holland. A Boer observer notes his hatred of Britain sustains his resolve.
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The
Hague
A. D. W. Wolmarans
Kruger
Transvaal
Europe
Holland
Great Britain
Guilty of Two Charges in Police Court Case
William M. Dargitz a carpenter of 722 Utah avenue was found guilty of disturbing the peace and drunkenness after his wife and daughter testified to weeks of intoxication and abuse. He refused to testify and was fined $10 on the first count and $5 on the second. Also Mamie Suprenaut was found guilty of street walking and fined $10. funeral for Gasperane Menuccian set for today at 2 p.m.
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Jessie Hefflin
South
Arizona Street
Shepherd
Meaderville
Antonio Contario
Contario
Opera House
John Hughes
Liverpool
England
Odd Fellows’ Hall
West Broadway
Martha J. Reaves
District Court
James P. Reaves
Bozeman
Thornton Valleys
M. Sheehan
G. Kohl
Mr. Trevise
Tower
L. S&s. Wild
Western Union Telegraph Company
Missour
Montana
Mr. Wilk
Virginia City
William M. Dargitz
Utah Avenue
Dargitz
Boyle
Mamie Suprenaut
Choiniere
Mamie
King Edward of England Is a Sick Man
Aberdeen reports Sir James Reid summoned to Balmoral as King Edward weighs illness. London echoes Copenhagen claims of indisposition amid court rumors of no coronation next year, though no tangible evidence supports the salacious cancer tale.
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Edward OF
England
Aberdeen
James Reid
Balmoral
Aberdeen Evening News
Edward
London
Copenhagen
Victoria
Wool Trade Shows Quiet Market With Steady Prices
The Commercial Bulletin notes a quieter wool market yet steady prices with Montana high values supported by recent sales. Mills show increased activity as factories buy scoured wool in Boston to keep pace. January receipts reach 220,333,400 pounds versus 142,499,865 a year ago, while shipments total 194,235,517 pounds against 104,240,000 last year.
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Boston
Commercial Bulletin
United States
Montana
Swager Sues Taylor Bros for Damages Over Fire Arrest
Great Falls October 4 James Swager Cascade stockman sued George W Taylor for 7000 dollars claiming malicious prosecution over an arrest for burning George Taylor's wheat stacks and against John F Taylor for 8000 dollars alleging derogatory remarks about Swager's character in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Falls
James Swager
Cascade
George Taylor
Taylor Bros
George W. Taylor
John F. Taylor
San Francisco Report on Ranver Patrol to Panama Return
The cruiser Ranver returned today from Panama after being sent by the government as the Colombian rebellion intensified. No disturbance was reported along the railroad line between Panama and Colon.
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San Francisco
Ranver
Panama
Colombia
Colon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Standard
Telephone
Jewelers
Hoys
Child
East Silver Street
Mamma
California
John Travis
Merquis Ito
Seatle
Maguire’s
John Maguire
Henry
New York City
Spitton
Family Theater
Park and Montana &Ste
Dick P. Sutton
Butte, Montana
John L. Kearnes
Sutton
Pesisien Butte
Minnie Tittell Brune
Clarence M. Brune
Theodora
Sardou
Sp. mi
Sharp
Priews
Suttton’s New Theater
Dice P. Sutton
Stuart Robson
Bronson Howard
Henrietta
Mr. Robson
Bertie, the Lamb
Shakespeare
David Garrick
Katherine and
Petruchio
Gasperane Menuccian
Cascade Stockman
Brussels
Ingrain
Buck’s Vista
Buck
Buck’s
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
Idaho
Jersey
Booth’s
Young
Turkeys
Ioc
Booth's
Tosday
Montana Cash Grocery Company
Corner Park
Montana Sts. Butte
Peabody Cigars
Soc
Ellis Paint Co
Quartz St
Carder Bros
Alexander MacAulay
South Main Street
Butte, Mont
Montana Book Co
N. Main St
W. H. Klein
Mgr
Peine
Paris
Ail Mall
Newbre Cole Agesis
Bulte
Muah
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