Well Known Vermont Police Officer Dies
A respected Vermont police officer, widely known in the community, has died. The cause and exact date of death were not disclosed, and tributes are pouring in from fellow officers and local residents.
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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
10
A respected Vermont police officer, widely known in the community, has died. The cause and exact date of death were not disclosed, and tributes are pouring in from fellow officers and local residents.
After a two week illness of typhoid pneumonia Captain Edwin B. Everts, leader of the Butte police, died at St. James hospital. Surrounded by officers and nurses, his body will be sent to Middlebury Vermont for interment. He had served just over five years, leaving four brothers and a sister. The Knights of Pythias and city officials paid respects as the force mourned.
The article recalls Everts’s rise from streetcar conductor to police captain in Butte, his charitable acts, and his daring self sacrifice to abduct two Chinese maids saved from ritual harm, noting his loyalty and the community’s loss.
In Lexington Kentucky on October 1 the feature race required seven heats to decide. Little Squaw edged Prince Direct in the deciding seventh heat after close finishes in earlier heats. Other events at Spokane and St Louis rode strong crowds with dramatic rulings including a life ban for jockey Subrough after a suspected foul.
Helena defeats Portland as Thiery starts for the Webfoots and Slagle handles field. Wiggs remains indisposed. In the second inning Portland collapses, allowing Helena to score four runs after two outs. Lippert, Shaffer, Thiery, and Schmeer contribute key hits as late rallies secure the victory.
This evening in Anaconda the city ping-pong tournament opens to decide the top player with 20 contestants. Originated by R B Lewis and John Tolan, the event aims to crown the best in the city.
Daily excursion fares take effect September 1 via Southern Pacific through Orde or El Paso to California. Omaha and Missouri river points 25 dollars, St Louis New Orleans Mississippi river points 50, Peoria 31, Chicago 33 with stopovers. valid until October 31. A booklet California for 25 is available free from any Southern Pacific agent. Also promoting export Pilsener beer by Butte Brewing Co as a recommended toning beverage with dealer supply lines and phone contact 252.
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