Woman's Death Blamed on Her Own Negligence
In a district court filing, Charles Steele defends himself by asserting that Mrs. Rose Amelia Lewis caused her death by careless disregard as Ralph Steele, his minor son, drove east on West Park Street. The case, brought by Abraham G. Lewis as administrator of Mrs. Lewis's estate, seeks damages for her death resulting from a June 8 collision. The judge heard motions and set trials for several cases on the calendar.
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Rose Amelia Lewis
Charles Steele
Dam
Abraham G. Lews
Steele
Chart Steele
Former coroner Mike Egan defies court order in alimony case
Mike Egan former coroner of Silver Bow county escaped a contempt proceeding by delaying payment of 25 a month alimony to his ex wife due to an error in filings. Judge Lynch ruled Egan would be compelled to pay and could face jail for contempt if he ignores the order.
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Mike Egan
Silver Bow County
An Iced Christmas Tree for the Waifs of Chicago
Chicago plans a municipal Christmas tree for its street children to be set in Grant Park on the lake front. The tree will be sprayed with water to form an icelike spire of frost and illuminated with colored lights while being displayed for days before the holidays.
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THE
Waifs OF
Chicago
Grant Park
Lake Front
Plens
Municipal Christmas Tree Association
Cummings Committed After Delayed Sentence Action
New York October 77 Wanam J Cummings convicted of grand larceny in the Carnegie failure had sentence deferred for a week. He was committed to the Tombs prison as the four to eight year term in Sing Sing awaits a further ruling. Since trial he had been at liberty on bail around $60,000.
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New York
wanam J. Cum _mings
Uate Court of Appeals
Sing Sing
Cummings
Oder
Unanimous vote to place Prince Ernest August on Brunswick throne
Berlin oct 27 the federal council of the German empire adopted unanimously today a resolution to enthrone Prince Ernest August of Cumberland as Duke of Brunswick his father the Duke of Cumberland renouncing his rights to the duchy throne the decision follows long standing dynastic contention and confirms a succession plan approved by the council
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Berlin
Federal Council of the
German Empire
Ernest August of Cumberland
Duchy of Bruns- Wick
Duke of Cumberland
Lionel wins an American engagement announced
London October 27 announces the engagement of Miss Nell Fletcher daughter of Senator Fletcher of Florida to Lionel Smith Gordon the only son of Sir Lionel Smith Gordon and Lady Smith Gordon of Aldershot Lodge near Salisbury.
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London
Nell Fletcher
Senator Fletcher
Flor
Lionel Smith-Gordon
Sir Lionel Smith-Gordon F
Smith-Gordon
Aldershot Lodge
Salisbury
Wallpaper bargains at Schat zien Paint Co
Readable copy notes SUN advertising wallpaper bargains at Schat zien Paint Co on 14 West Broadway with prices listed as low as one cent a roll. The ad highlights cheap wallpaper and paint supplies.
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Schatzien
West Broadway
Butte Post Office Heavily Uses Parcel Post Service
A Butte report shows the first half of the month saw 4482 parcel post packages mailed from the Butte office weighing 10 266 pounds for 52.29 dollars. The average postage per package was 9 0 119 cents, with 1472 parcels sent within a 190 mile radius. Parcels received and delivered cost 0.098 per item. 3 parcels were insured and 107 cash on delivery.
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Pattoln
Butte
Malcolm Gillis
Gillis
Senate moves to end red zone in Washington
Washington bill to eliminate the segregated district passed the senate and goes to the house, aiming to curb immoral property uses as nuisances. Senator Kenyon urged swift passage, noting disorderly places are owned by prominent rents and urging action against owners.
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Washington
Denver murder confession ends city crime spree
James Nelson alias Frank Allen confessed to police that he killed Thomas Chase during a hold up last Friday night. He also admitted to numerous highway robberies in Denver, ending a week of baffling crime that had troubled the city.
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Denver
War
James Nelson
Frank Allen
Thomas Chase
Chase
Nelson
Red Cross Christmas Seals On Sale November 17
At the national Red Cross seal headquarters in New York the annual sale of Christmas seals to fund tuberculosis fight is announced to begin November 17. Seals are ready and will be distributed during the two weeks starting next Saturday. Also listed is a note for Main Springs watch cleaning at Mayer Jeweler, 2 W.
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New York
Red Cross
Owes His Life to This Lung Remedy
An old advertisement claims Hekman's Alterative cures severe throat and lung ailments. Affidavits from Joseph J. Trophscher praise the remedy for bronchitis bronchial asthma and stubborn colds while noting it contains no narcotics or habit-forming drugs. Sold by teaching druggists through the Bekman Laboratory in Philadelphia.
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Catherine Ave
Ascot
Queenie Court
la LN
Catskills
Jersey City
Kekman
Amo Ifett
Heekman
Joseph J. Tropscher
Hekman
Weite
Bekman” Laboratory
Philadelphia
Questions and Answers on Historical Facts and Quotation Origins
A column presents trivia on sources for quotations and historical queries. It notes that God tempering wind is not from the Bible but from Laurence Sterne born in Ireland and died in London in 1768. It asks about Chicago’s founding, Fort Dearborn, and prairie grouse seasons in Montana.
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Lawrence Sterne
Ireland
London
Chicago
Fort Dearborn
Enlcago
Edward
Railroad Commission Inspects Roads Today
Daniel Boyle E A Morley and J Hall members of the state railroad commission inspect the state Whar aboard the private car Idaho on a trip over the Oregon Short Line. A Shows general agent of that line in Butte joins the party aboard the special train proceeding from Butte to At on the Short Line then 50 miles to the Gilmore and Pittsburg to the state line and returning to the Oregon Short Line. C BE Brooks president of the Short Line at Pocatell C L Tuttle assistant Kenderfreicht Agent W N Biebler agent Gilmore Pittsburg and R F M Laren secretary of the commission comprise the party.
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Daniel Boyle
E. A. Morley
J. #. Hall
State Railroad Commission
Idaho
Oregon
C. Be, Brooks
Dent
Pocatell
C.L. Tuttle
Kenerfreicht
W. N. Biebler
Glimore & Pittsburg
R. F. M Laren
Picture Dramas At American Theater Debuts
Caugh Hill, turf favorite, stars in a two reel picture drama The Turf at the American theater along with a Kinemacolor comedy Note in the Shirt. Jockey Harry C Stafford wrote and appears as The Winner, drawing on his racecourse fame.
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Caugh Hill
Norses Feature in Public Eye With Archie's Stable Horses
A fragment highlights Archie Zimmer's stable star riders and horses including Iron Horse and Caugh Hill. It notes Caugh Hill's three week saddle absence and Staffoni's struggles before the drama, praising Kinemacolor comedy and Featlem in the Dill feature. The Nifty Trio is billed for the musical program.
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Archie Zimmer
Iron Horse
Caugh Hill
Staffoni
Empress Theater Music Program Showcases Local Talent
Butte, a noted musical city, features top bands choirs and vocalists this week at the Empress theater. Harry Mayo Dined and a grand production The Bower of Melody with 12 artists highlight a schedule that adds Bert D Harris and Montie Brooke. Beginning Friday the Empress runs three Saturday and Sunday shows at 6 30 8 00 and 9 30 to accommodate crowds.
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Butte
Northwest
Empress Theater
Harry Mayo
The
Empress
Montie Brooke
Bert D. Harris
Billy Swarts
Adv
Pictures at the Broadway Promises Two Grand Films
The Broadway theater presented two high quality moving picture productions last night. The Miracle in four parts offers a semi religious, fascinating story. Kelly from the Emerald features Barney Gilmore in a three reel delightful playlet, a remarkably engaging tale. Tonight's show repeats for those who missed it, urging attendance.
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Kelly
the Emerald
Barney Gilmore
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