Clock Tower Collapse Near City Hall Reveals Deterioration
A rotting cornice at the city hall clock tower failed due to constant vibrations from the bell, sending brick and debris into the Broadway alley at sundown. No injuries occurred as pedestrians narrowly escaped. Building Inspector Billings cleared danger areas and ordered bricks removed to prevent further falls. The tower has served the city hall for 30 years and bears a heavy four face clock and bell.
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City Hall
Broadway
City Building
Billings
Tower Bell Weakens Structure Amid Alarms
Reports state the tower sustained gradual weakening from bell vibrations during sounding fire alarms and curfews. Inspectors yesterday said there is no immediate danger despite the damage to the surrounding structure.
Second Lecture by Dr Chapman at the YMCA
The Rev C F Chapman leads the second public speaking lecture this evening at 7 30 in the YMCA. The talk is free and open to all, with free scholarships for ex servicemen available in the public speaking class and other YMCA courses.
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C. F. Chapman
Father Seeks Sons William and John Mathews
Harry Mathews of Billings appeals for help locating his sons William and John Mathews. William works as a ranch hand and John is said to be employed by the Great Northern railroad, according to Butte Salvation Army workers.
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Harry Mathews
Billings
William
John Mathews
Butte Salvation Army
John
Great Northern Railroad
Bonds Forfeited and Local Offenses Reported
A $250 bond posted by Jim Fuller was forfeited after bootlegging charges in police court. Frank Sprague and A M Griffith forfeited $10 bonds for traffic violations. Tom Quong was fined $10. Pat Taney discharged after his mother did not prosecute for alleged abuse. Bill Smith forfeited his bond for drunkenness. Troop No 12 Boy Scouts meeting postponed to Saturday at 3 o'clock due to instructor absence.
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Jim Fullerton
North
Wyoming Street
Grimes
Frank Sprague
A. M. Griffith
Tom Quong
Pat Taney
Bill Smith
Boy Scouts
Nielsen McCall Pair Tied To Montana Nuptials
Melba McCall of Whitehall and Willard Nielsen of Butte were married in a Montana ceremony. The couple’s families announced the nuptials, detailing the union and nearby celebrations.
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Melba McCall
Whitehall
Willard Nielsen
Butte
Nielsen Couple Quietly Wed at Parsonage
The wedding took place yesterday at the parsonage 417 North Excelsior street with attendants Miss Daisy Sloan and Edward J. Schmitt. The newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen plan to reside in Butte.
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B. H. Lingenfelter
North Excelsior Street
Daisy Sloan
Edward J. Schmitt
Nielsen
Butte
Father English Talks to Pupils at Central High School
The Kev. M. M. English of Whitehall spoke to Central high school yesterday afternoon on the propagation of the faith. The entire school, including faculty and students, gathered in the lecture hall for the address.
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Kev. M. M. English
Whitehall
Central High School
Marine Aviator John W Neville Visits Butte
John W Neville a United States Marine Corps aviator arrived in Butte yesterday to visit his mother before moving to aviation fields. He came from the Great Lakes training station in Chicago and is registered at the Lenox hotel during his stay.
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John W. Neville
United States Marine Corps Aviation Forces
Butte
Great Lakes
Chicago
City
Lenox Hotel
Dickens as a Dandy in Frith Portrait Sit
Charles Dickens drew notice as a dandy when he visited artist Frith for a portrait in a sky blue overcoat with red cuffs. The anecdote highlights Dickens’s flamboyant fashion during a studio session.
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Dickens
Charles Dickens
Frith
Writ Granted In Tripp Habeas Corpus Case
Charles Tripp the water peddler faced due process claims as Judge Lynch granted a writ of habeas corpus and scheduled a hearing for 10 o clock today. County Attorney Kotering stated Tripp is charged with attempting to obtain money under false pretenses via selling water as whiskey.
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Melba Laboratories
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Flannelette Gowls
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Neal
Silvertone
Bolivia
Agency
Gordon & Ferguson
Pure Fur Law
Merode and
Richelieu
High
Ces
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Wade
SIATY
Clock Tower
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
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W. Park St
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