Butte Death Rates Among Cities Over Thirty Thousand
government bulletin ranks 135 U S cities by death rates. Butte's rate is 14.34 per 1000, with contrasts to New York 20.62 and Galveston high due to a storm. Butte's area 1250 acres places it among small urban parcels. it ranks 142nd in population.
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Department of Labor
Washington
Congress
Commissioner of Labor
United States
Montana
Butte
New York
Galveston
Charleston
S. C
St. Joe
New Orleans
Chicago
Covington
Altoona
Chelsea
Montgomery
Rockford
Rutte
Free repairs offered for all sewing machines at Sherman’s
Repair service advertises free repair of all home sewing machines regardless of age at Sherman’s located on 129 East Park Street. Includes a call line for H. E. oyster cocktail at 805 Utah Avenue.
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Sherman's
East Park Street
Utah Avenue
Local Youth Dies After Surgery in Billings
Theo Rudd, son of Hanson Rudd of Big Timber, died after an operation at St. Vincent hospital to remove decayed bone from a lower limb. Remains were brought home for interment in the family cemetery. Other brief items note visits, travel, and local business activity.
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Standard
Big Timber
Theo
Hanson Rudd
St. Vincent Hospital
Billings
Isadra I
Dowden
Montana Children’s Home
Helena
Busha & Bailey
J. Campbell
Big Flk
Rogers
Ark
Vantassel
George Vanfleet
Bozeman
J. H. Moore
Seattle
Samuel G. Methregor
FE. H. Charegill
Glover
N. D
Chicago
H. R. Howard
Miles City
W. H. Rice
Toston
County Court Dockets in Big Timber Criminal Actions
In Big Timber on October 21 the county court took action in several cases. Charles Brown forfeited a $750 bond after not appearing. J H Stickley pleaded not guilty. G B Wells admitted he used an incorrect name and then pleaded guilty to forgery, with sentencing set for October 28. Ferdinand Obendorf pleaded not guilty to grand larceny and a trial date was set for October 28. George Blake asked for more time to plead, granted to October 2.
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Big Timber
Charles Brown
J. H. Stickley
State
G. B. Wells
Wells
Masters Reject Forty Cent Raise In Butte Plumbing Strike
At a Monday meeting the Master Plumbers Association refused the proposed wage increase from 70 to 75 cents per hour for plumbers and fitters. One large shop, Butte Plumbing Co., paid $6 per day and operated as usual, while other smaller shops opened with existing 75 cent hourly pay. About 40 workers laid down tools as talks continue, and owners defend the push for uniform wages amid a heavy upcoming workload. A sale ad for children’s clothing and a ladies’ suit clears the page.
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Master Plumbers’ Association
Butte
Butte Plumbing Company
Court convenes in Sweet Grass for civil trials
Big Timber Montana court opened with multiple civil cases set for November trials including Charles Scott vs First National Bank of Miles City to quiet title and Bloomington Land and Livestock Co vs J Farrington for trespass. Other matters include Wilrack, Youmans, Widdicombe and foreclosure actions. court adjourned to Oct 28.
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Standard
Big Timber
Sweet Grass
Charles Scott
First National Bank of
Miles City
Bloom'neton Land and Livestock Company Ves. J
Farrington
Hilge Skebstad
A. Wormser
Justice Court
Johns. Wick Va
Henry Clausen
Pierre Beynat
Big Timber Studio
BE. Averes
A. L. Real
Ross Dier Mercantile Company Ve. J
Hobbs
Nicholas Tintinger
Theodore B. Tintinger
A. Arnesen
A. Crosfield
Coke Dandruff Cure Promises Hair Rescue at Drug Stores
A historical advertisement touts Coke Dandruff Cure as a safe toilet-specific remedy proven by public tests in Butte and Anaconda. It claims free samples distributed by Finlen Medic Drug Co. and Smith Drug Co. and urges readers to buy now to save hairless futures, noting all druggists stock it.
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Butte
Anaconda
Finlen-Medic Drug Co
Butte, and Smith Drug Co
Is Charged With Assault Threats Against H Bush
Albert Hoppe, a well known Butte figure, arrested in Spokane on assault and threatening to kill H. Bush and his wife. Bush, once a prominent South African mining man tied to Cecil Rhodes, says Hoppe threatened both. Hoppe claims Bush threatened him first and that jealousy over his wife sparked the dispute. Bond set at 1000 dollars. Hoppe cites past friendship and denial of intent to kill.
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H. Bush
Albert Hoppe
Butte
Spokane
South Africa
Cecil Rhodes
Barney Barnato
Bush
Hoppe
Spokane Chronicle
Mr. Bush
Livingston
Pacific Hotel
Mr. Hoppe
London
Vancouver
B.C
Hutte
Cinnabar
Pierce City
Idaho
Coal suppliers offer prompt delivery on multiple coal types
A Coal company advertises a large on hand supply of Kemmer er Rock Springs Rocky Fork and Gebo coal with prompt delivery of any quantities. It notes Citizens' Coal company at No. 4 East Broadway offering lowest prices and easiest terms on Hesperus addition lots by Passmore & Co. A new plat shows 26 foot lots.
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Kemmerer
Rock Springs
Rocky Fork
Gebo
Citizens’ Coal Company
East Broadway
Hesperus
Passmore & Co
Surrender Confesses Bank Heist Cash Split
Harry OConnell of 43 West Thirty-ninth street turned himself in in New York and returned 3000 dollars saying it was part of funds stolen by Bank Messenger George Armitage from the Bank of New Amsterdam on October 1. He claimed Armitage lied and that a robbery spree followed. OConnell described spending the money and keeping 1500, with Armitage passing 1000 to him. He was held for examination.
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New York
Harry O'Connell
West Thirty-ninth Street
Himelf
George Armitage
Bank of New Amsterdam
Connell
Armitage
O'Connell
Taxes in Dillon Total Seventy-Six Thousand Vacancies
Dillon records list county tax collections totaling 84429.64 for the year. Report notes recovery of a human skeleton found on the main divide between Wagon Hammer and Sheep creeks with gloves and overalls nearby. Teachers Institute set to open next day with expected strong attendance. Billings horseman J M Conway reports 75 head secured for service in the South African war, with more planned. Lee W Louis and Ben Falk in region seeking butcher’s stock. Dr James J Jones begins a four room brick veneer cottage on Washington street to be rented.
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Dillon
J. W. Moran
Pete McKinney
Wagon Hammer Creek
Sheep Creek
Jin
Teachers’ Institute
J. M. Conway
Billings
Lee W. Louis
Butte
Ben Falk
Anaconda
Mr. Louis
Mr. Falk
James J. Jones
Washington Street
Tacoma Bridge Supervisor Osborne Ends Life In Tacoma Home
Oscar M. Osborne, supervisor of bridge building for the Northern Pacific, shot himself in the head at his Tacoma residence at 7:40 this morning. Despondency over ill health cited as the cause. He leaves a wife and two adopted children. he had 20 years with the railroad.
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Tacoma
Wash
Oscar M. Osborne
Northern Pacific
Beaten Wife in Poland Home Seeks Divorce in Court
Michael Wagner files for divorce from Fannie Wagner in district court alleging repeated cruelty since 1898. He says she struck him with an iron bar, beat him October 1898, and most recently on the 16th drove him from their home while inducing their son to shoot at him. He fears for his life and cites ongoing threats.
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Michael Wagner
Fannie Wagner
Warsaw
Russia
Sweet Land
Poland
Wagner
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Wee Eee
Stetvees
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California
Tee
West Park Street
Batte, Mont
Theo Rudd
Big Timber Criminal Court
Symons
Boucher's
Sweet Grass County Court
Dandruff
Boucher’s
Chidren
The
Boucher'’s
Nairns Linoleum
Cor. Park and Main Sts., Butte
Holland & Lynch Grocers
North Main St
Atte
Mont
Gorrie
Liquor Department
Dr. W. H. Wix
N. W. Cormer Broadway
Butte, Montana
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
Broadway
Montana Electric Company
R. Rochester
Butte, Mont
Stogeton Copper Mining CO
Ida
Columbia Gardens
Gamer-Walker Investment Company
West Broadway
Rauh & Richter
Robert Koenne
Main St
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