Langevin alcohol sale conviction in federal court
Alex Langevin, a Frenchman, was found guilty in a U.S. court of selling two gallons of alcohol to Kootenai Indians Pierre and Pasha. Judge Knowles imposed the minimum punishment of 69 days in jail and a $100 fine. The trial included testimony via interpreter and noted the sale occurred about mid May near the Flathead reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Langevin
United States
Pierre
Pasha
Knowles
Langevin
George H. Bailey
Carroll Colman
Kalispell
Languin
Kootenai Lake
Flathead
Mr. Bailey
Teppee
Daven Creek
Attorney Dolman
Pierre and
Helena
J. M. Hinkle
Swanson Pleaded Guilty In Letter Theft Case At Billings
Peter F. Swanson a Billings post office clerk pleaded guilty to one count of a four count federal indictment charging detaining and opening a letter from Washington to the Billings postmaster He was fined 500 the maximum and ordered committed until the fine is satisfied Three other counts were dismissed Assistant U S attorney George H Bailey asked for dismissal of the remaining charges Swanson had a 1500 bond and was allowed to remain on bond after the court approved delay in paying the fine due to bank obstruction He had an unstained reputation prior to the offense and his attorney urged leniency maintaining the act was out of character and the first offense.
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Peter F. Swanson
United States Grand Jury
Offic
Billings
Knowles
George H. Bailey
United States
Swanson
Washington, D. C
Hilings
Nick Smith
St. Paul
W. M. Johnson
Sheridan
Wyo
Willings
Five defendants arraigned before Judge Boyle
Three defendants were acquitted, one got a continuance, and one was found guilty. Fred Ritchie was fined 100 dollars for abusing Walsh at Broad Way and Main. W Murphy admitted striking Andy Howard but claimed provocation. case dismissed. Clarence Krill found not involved in assault on James Horton. case dismissed. Fred Nash pled guilty and was fined 10 dollars.
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South
Montana Street
Clarence Kriil
James Horton
Fred Nash
Man Charged With Assault in Pleasant Alley Incident
J F Harvey admitted pushing Annie Larue in Pleasant alley but said she tried to pull him into her house to rob him. Judge Boyle dismissed the case and reminded Larue she had once been fined $100 and told to leave Butte. Lillie Edwards known as Swede Lil sought time to answer a $40 robbery charge against William Brown and received a continuance to Tuesday.
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J. F. Harvey
Annie Larue
Pleasant Alley
Harvey
Boyle
Larue
Butte
Lillie Edwards
Lil
William Brown
Old Soldier Committed to Asylum for Delusions
S. C. Comstock an elderly veteran was ordered into the asylum at Warm Springs after judges and doctors determined he had become delusional and believed he owned the Mountain Chief mine and its hill. He had been living in a shed near the mine, subsisting on foraged food, and threatened workers, claiming ownership must be respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Comstock
Yancey
Yancey Comstock
Court Room Exchange Reveals Detachment in Testimony
In court a defendant showed little interest in the proceedings he was asked about his escape from the asylum. When questioned by Dr Cowperthwaite and Mr Yancey he avoided several questions and diverted responses. He claimed age was a personal question and challenged the examiner to answer for him.
Stork Delights Barry Household with Baby Girl
The home of John J. Barry deputy state mine inspector welcomed a baby girl. Mrs Barry and the infant are doing well. Family of six at 918 West Granite Street expresses joy as friends visit to see the newborn.
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John J. Barry
Mr Barry
Montana Horses Sell Fast for Eastern Markets
The Montana horse trade shows strong demand in the East with several shipments in the past weeks. Hendricks & Chamberlain of Kansas City bought 16 head from Miles Bros. near Silver Bow Junction and George Bretherton. Miles Bros. sold 92 head and Bretherton 24, with Brecherton’s stock sold to unknown buyers.
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Montana
Hendricks & Chamberlain of
Kansas Ciy
Miles Bros
Silver Bow Junction
George Bretherton
Brecherton
Lee Archer tied to Hendricks-Chamberlain agents
A note mentions Lee Archer among Hendricks-Chamberlain purchasing agents. A shipment of horses was sent yesterday to Indianapolis and Sioux City with another large shipment planned around the 15th of the month. A Jewish Ladies' council coffee klatch is set for this afternoon at Mrs H D Rosenstein's home, 2:30 PM, to benefit a Jewish Sunday school. Also promoted is export Pilsener beer from Butte Brewing for family use, with a physician-endorsed tone and a phone number for dealer supply.
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Lee Archer
Archer
Hendricks-Chamberlain
Indianapolis
Ind
Sioux City
Iowa
Jew’sh Lairs’ Council
H. D. Rosenstein
Mod West Park Streek
Butte Brewing Company
America
Health and Recreation at Hunter's Hot Springs
A week or two at the famed health and pleasure resort promises relief from fatigue from overwork. Waters are noted for rheumatism nervousness stomach liver and kidney troubles. Medical staff oversee baths with special excursion rates including rail fare board and lodging. Also lists various Butte area excursion prices and schedules.
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Huse
Montana
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Butte News
Him
Judge Knowles
Citizens’ Coal Company
Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Rocky Fork
Bilius
Nevus
Beecham
Thomas Beecham
Ste Helens
Eng
Canal St
New York
Ina ‘ ii
Prinsila
Ix-Butt
Ned Wit
Ladies Underwear
Symons
West
PFOF
Melton
Kersey
Comstock
Self
Ald
Stork
Barry
Baby Girl
Kansas City
Hunter'’s Hot Springs
A. J. Cummings
Butte Hotel Stock Exchange
Pennsylvania
West Park
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime Spur
Twin Bridges
Pony
Bonita
Deer Lodge
Taising
Bishop Scott
Academy
Berzins
Arthur C. Newill
Potland
Oregon
Dr. Lyon’s
Chichester
Chichester Chemical
Mediaca
Pulla
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