Townsfolk chase two boarded house runaways
Dublin gulch residents recall Dan McDonald and J Wright who ran a boarding house on Anconda road. They collected money from about 30 boarders and others, left without notice on Oct 15, taking trunks and goods. Investigation suggests they boarded a Great Northern train toward the West Coast. authorities warn they may be gone for good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan McDonald
J. Wright
Simons
Anconda Road
Dublin Gulch
McDonald
Bright Child Faithfully Seeks Tea Time Charm
A fragment from a children's item hints at a cheerful child who enjoys tea time, with mentions of a charming snare and a distant death haunting a house. The readable text is limited and lacks full context.
Death of Ina Holmes 10 a Typhoid Victim in Butte
Ina Holmes, only daughter of Mr and Mrs A L Holmes of 119 California avenue, died after a three week battle with typhoid fever. The 10 year old violinist died at the family home and the funeral is planned for Sunday at 2 PM from there. Mr Holmes works for the street car company and the grief struck family leaves a large circle of friends.
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Butte
A. L. Holmes
California Avenue
Ina
Holmes
Ina Holmes
Remains of Miss Katte McMillan Recovered in Butte
The remains of Miss Katte McMillan were archived in Butte yesterday from Denver. The funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. from the residence of Ko Wy MebDonald on Copper Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katte McMillan
Butte
Denver
Cole
Wee
Copper Street
Man detained at Warm Springs over violent disputes with Italian boarder
Alexander B. Mackay, described as unstable, was examined by doctors and ordered committed to Warm Springs asylum after firing three shots at Tobias Ammon, an Italian boarder, at a Bowden boarding house in Meaderyville during September. Ammon testified Mackay talked to imaginary people and warned of killing him. Evidence showed Mackay had large bank holdings and odd past incidents.
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Alexander B. Mackay
Warm Springs
Mackay
Lindsay
Gunn
McDonald
Meaderyville
Tobias Ammon
Bowden
Ammon
Ammon Mackay
Old Country
Scotland
New Zealand
Ireland
John Mackay
Alaska
Mr. McDonald
Christchurch
Arnham
Butte
Macay
Edward Bowden
San Francisco
Colorado
Rarus
Lazzari
State Savings Bank
Funeral for Three Month Old Christopher Murrish
The three month old Christopher Murrish, son of Mr and Mrs Christopher Murrish, died yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from the family residence 33 West Center Street Centerville.
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Christopher
Christopher Murrish
West Center Street
Centerville
Sam Harden Fined for Disturbance in Police Court
Sam Harden was fined 10 by Magistrate Sullivan for a disturbance. Hattie Harden, accused by him of cutting his clothing, was fined 50 and paid. Both faced arraignment. Sam was found guilty while Hattie was discharged. Four boys tied to a youth Hughes incident were discharged as Mrs Hughes failed to appear.
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Sam Harden
Sullivan
Hattie Harden
Sam
Hughes
Twenty Five Cent Meals Trending Through Town
Twenty five cent meals are advertised across town while Dan Tewey's Southern hotel offers 30 cent meals for 25 cents creating a price swap for diners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Tewey
Southern
Swede Murphy and Tom Hinds Clash on Broadway Corner
A lively scene at Broadway and Main Street ended in a confrontation as Swede Murphy and Tom Hinds, in a cordial dispute, escalated when Hinds struck. Bystanders described a heated argument that drew a crowd around 5 PM yesterday.
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Broadway and
Main S Creete
Murphy
Tom Hinds
Hinds
Notable Fight Between Murphy and Opponent Ends Amid Interference
The reported bout featured Murphy trading blows with his challenger, with the latter returning the strike. The exchange included uppercuts and a largely scientific display before friends stepped in to stop the fracas. Neither fighter wished to discuss the incident afterward.
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Murphy
Four More Smallpox Cases Reported at Pesthouse
Dr. Sullivan at the pesthouse yesterday received four more smallpox cases. Patients include Ella A. Butler from the detention hospital and J. J. Nash and his two daughters Loa and Belle. A Nash son is ill but not confirmed. The Nash family shows a mild form of the disease.
Several Ships Overdue Reach Ocean Shipping Lapse
The City of Pekin failed to report the Wachusett voyage from Newcastle to Kahului causing insurance to rise from 2 to 6 percent. Wachusett sails May 1 with 96 crew. Yosemite from Newcastle reached Hawaii August 10. Wachusett未 yet port by Oct 10. Lamache out four days late from Callao to Capila. Alex McNeil from Port Blakeley overdue with 50 percent insurance.
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San Francisco
Pekin
Newcastle
Australia
Kahului
Hawaii
Yosemite
Wachusett
Lamache
Callao
Capila
Alex McNeil
Port Blakeley
Puget Sound
Freemantle
Queensland
Virginia and Rhode Island to Receive Heavily Armed Battleships
Washington reports the Virginia and Rhode Island, among five new battleships, will mount four 12 inch guns in turrets on the fore and aft lines, eight 8 inch guns in four corner turrets, plus twelve 6 inch guns and numerous smaller weapons. Displacement planned at 15,000 tons, fully loaded 16,500 tons, speed 19 knots, water tube boilers, twin screws, and 2000 tons coal capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
Virginia
Rhode Island
Navy Department
Hiehborn
First Disaster Hits New Paris Underground
A collision between two trains on the Metropolitan Underground near Exposition station and Place de la Concorde injures 29 people, two fatally, in the system’s first disaster since inauguration.
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Paris
Metropolitan
Exposition Station
Champs Kivsee
Place de la Concorde
U S Goods to Face Swiss General Tariff Change
In Berne on October 18 reports say failure to agree to a new commercial treaty will shift United States goods to the Swiss general tariff rather than most favored nation treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berne
United States
New Car Line Work Advances In West Daly Street
Fourteen teams and many men are grading West Daly Street for a new street car line to run the full length of the avenue. Work aims to beat frost, with rail beds prepared before December and cars running soon. Manager Wharton expects rapid construction and a busier west side loop with a 10 minute service in Walkerville and on the main line. Independent Walkerville Democrats celebrate a local victory connected to streetcar provisions. Get your winter coal from Butte Coal Co.
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West Daly Street
Excelsior Street
Daly Street
Wharton
West Side Loop
Walkerville
West Side
West
Park
Arizona
Broadway
Granite
Excelsior
Murray
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Dieneen
Montana Street
James Paige
Duggan House
Dublin
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James McCarthy
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H. S. Clark
Upper Main
M. R. Ostrovich
Cabinet Saloon
Watson Avenue
John Ferns
Anaconda Road
Wildem Pinkham
S34
South Main Street
T. Guy Wilson
East Park Street
T. C. Heimbach
East Butte
W. M. S. Abrahams
William Cunningham
Nine Mile House
Lynndale
E. A. Gilbert
Front Street
Meaderville
Oscar Wells
Melrose
Frank M. Murray
Valley View Hotel
Boulevard Addition
T. B. Gardner
Silver Baw
W. A. Ralston
Alex Anderson
Arizona Street
Albert B. Marshman
Newell's Academy
Galena
Jackson Streets
Wright and
McDonald Lauren
Horrow
Deadwood
Mth
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Snather
Silver Bow
P. Connolly
F. W. Bacorn
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C. Bocek
C. Boom
Frank Gilmartin
E. i. Sherman
Regan T. B. Sullivan
Bernard Noon
Michael Scanlon
M. J. Ofarrell
James F. Finlen
S. Alley
Nicholas Hughes
H. V. Winchell
M Arthur
J. H. Cronin
Charles Copenharve
J.D. Murphy
Alian
Hennessy’s
Marseilles
Lees
Henneseyv
O. BR. T
Aia
Hars
Dio
R. Sam Leon
Kaye & Einstein
New York City
Dr. Leon
Lininas
Nation
Arcadia Germantown
Columbia
Remington
Butterick
Bainbridge’s and Dennison
Metropolitan Art
Metropolitan Handy
Atress Hennessy
Butte, Mont
Harden
Eswede” Murphy
Jack Frost
Butte Coal Co
E. Broadway
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