Strikes a Match to Fuel Gasoline Disaster
James Pankey attempted to light gasoline, causing a flash and explosion. He was knocked down and burned on the face, a doctor treated him, and the garage fire was quickly controlled. Fire crews later responded to a separate blaze at the Murray building on West Granite street and a small maze fire on 612 Utah avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pankey
Pankey
Arizona Streets
Murray Building
Granite
Utah
Bad weather hampers Rocky Mountain rifle meet near Butte
The Rocky Mountain Rifle club on the range south of Butte faced cloudy skies and storms delaying play. Wallace Idaho led the 100 yard stage as three teams hover within reach, with three shooters tied at 297 for individual honors. The event resumes with the long range 900 to 1,000 yards and the 300 and 800 yard two man team contest opening the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Rifle Club
Butte
Wallace Idaho
Idaho
Honure
H. J. Hinek
H.l Phillips
KR. J. Hest
Wallace
Wrestlers Connolly and Reid Set For Catch Can Bout Tonight
Tonight at the theater Pat Connolly faces John Reid the Swedish wrestler in a catch can match described as a finish with Freiberg noted as a strong upstart. Experts see Freiberg as a promising newcomer with notable strength and mat experience likely to challenge Connolly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Connolly
John Reid
Freiberg
Connelly Om Freiberg
Morgan Cup Qualifier Sparks Local Grit At Country Club
The Morgan Cup qualifier at Butte Country Club yielded tight scores led by Verheyen 75 and Crocker 81. Draws set Verheyen vs Walker and Crocker vs Malsbury, with finals slated between Berrian and Arthur for the John D. Tyan Cup. The show opens at 8 30, tickets at Tuxedo and the theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Country Club Links
Sven
Verhoye
FTL
Beppe
Tusterhol
Tuohy
Ly G. Bvane
Crocker
I "McAfee
J. Malaory
CC. Cohan
Roy JE Marine
Death in Bed Under Investigation by Coroner and Police
Coroner Lane and officers investigate the death of James Butler found in his bed at 859 South Arizona Street by Jo Allen. A deep cut over the eye is reported and friends had not seen him shortly before his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lane
James Butler
South
Arizona Street
Jo Allen
Butler
Stolen Cars Reported In City Night Incidents
A car owned by G. E. Weed was stolen from Broadway and Main street after the electrical system was connected. The vehicle carried an Indiana license plate. A second car owned by Ben Cornelius was taken near the Treasure State garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Weed
Broadway
Main Street
Ben Cornelius
Treasure State Garage
Forget-Me-Not and Irish Emigration in Early 20th Century
The Forget-Me-Not, a National Geographic note on the flower’s history and a bee’s honey guide marking center circles, paired with a Brooklyn Eagle report on Irish emigration in the first half of 1916 showing 3073 emigrants, a drop from the prior year, led by Ulster with Munster least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Magazine
Hound’s Tongue
America
Tome
Brooklyn Eagle
Ulster
Munster
The Dot Fairyland Tale Puzzle
A fragment describes a fairyland tale where the snow queen pulls a sleigh with two white horses. A crow explains it is too cold for horses and instructs to join dots 1 onward to reveal a story, then cut and paste each day’s picture to create a scrapbook and complete the tale in book form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairyland
Pedestrian shot during hold up near Bulgin tabernacle
Two unmasked highwaymen robbed J P Sullivan at 709 North Wyoming Street near Bulgin Tabernacle. Tom Higgins, a miner, pursued and was shot in both feet but continued to chase the robbers until they fled. Police described the two as a 26 year old 5'7" man and a 20 year old 5'10" man. Higgins treated at Butte emergency hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P. Sullivan
Wyomingtreet
Bulgin Tabernacle
Porphyry
Wyoming
Tom Higgins
Higgins
Sullivan
Butte
Local notes From Deer Lodge and nearby towns
A sweep of brief items from Deer Lodge and surrounding areas lists visits, travels, and small events. Numerous residents like Mrs. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Cockrell, and Dr. Meet are noted for trips, visits, and extended stays in places including Missoula, Spokane, Minneapolis, and Hamilton. Family visits, fishing trips, mining plans, and farming tasks fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamen Perkins
Powell County Fair
HN. Hawkins
State Examiner's Office
Jty- W
Spottewood
Hutte
W. Lowery
Levin
Are
Williams
Frank Tavenner
Matixan
Mont
Spokane
Minneapolis
B.C. Meet
Deer Lade
Mire
Mia Rog
Humber
Mian Jenig
Los Angeles
Cal Moncure Cockrell
Madison River
J. A. Raver
Clifford
Clyde Park
Dan
Herta Jr
James McCoy
Creston
Iowa
Moncure Cockrell
White Sulphur Springs
John C. “Shaubut
Beatrice Johnson
Battle Redt
Micky
Ity
Tor
Sinter
Mra W. Inman
M. J. Kath
Mobridge
A. D
Styrtle “Martin
Butte
Dodaards
Deer Lodge
Doct
Danaier
Butte Wass Deer Lodge
Yeater
Mere Minnie Stance
HD Manele
Milwaukee
Angell Hostess At White Sulphur Springs Tea Party
Mem Earle Fe Angell charmingly entertained three afternoons last week at her White Sulphur Springs home for friends and guests of Washington D C connections. Pink and white decor, red and white dining room, and elaborate refreshments marked the gatherings. Local readers receive brief notes on guests, travel, and social happenings in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mem Earle Fe Angell
Angell
Washington, D. Gr
Rome
Aire RB
Calkins
Sr Hampton
A. Guihus
Dorothy
Giltus
G. Nence
Waltshure
Wash
Herman Spencer
Great Alla
Thin Cis
Fem
Dave
GK Spencer
Spencer
Great Fuile
Boston
Tartern
Linn
Butte
Copper City
Rank C. Laird
Billings
Gadais
Mex
Gaddis
Great Falls
Ron Arthur
Wescott Fisher
Pausry Katteneck
Cotte
Fisher
McDonali Gore
B.A. Day
Missoula
Emma Acker
Columbia
Wil ‘Teuin
Acvel Peat Law
Wolcotrettoy Ind
Old Stra
One Zeppelin Downed Fire and Searchlights in Wreck Scene
Reports describe a zeppelin aflame during a rapid descent with searchlights tracing the burning craft. Eyewitnesses say the airship broke apart near the ground, with crews attempting to steer and many crew members said to have perished or leapt to save themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laneton
Tung Om
Nts
Zeppeling
Excape
Little Garrison Girl Is Seriously Burned in Store Incident
In Garrison last Thursday Eyeline Hunt aged years, grandchild of Mrs Swand, was severely burned when a match ignited her clothing in Jennen mercantile. Neighbors aided, Dr. Marquette of Decor Lodge treated her. she remained unconscious but showed slight improvement. Deer Lodge reports no special program tomorrow with a ball game between Bude and Deer Lodge in the afternoon and pavilion events planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Decor Loulge
Deer Lodge
Bude
Boy Loses Arm in Gun Accident at Great Falls
Sept 3 Great Falls reports James Sewell age year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Sewell lost his right arm at the shoulder when a gun discharged during a duck hunt. Prompt action by his companions prevented fatal bleeding from the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sewell
Mme
Harry Sewell
Joseph Butey
Cuba Lumber Plant Receives Large Lumber Shipment
The Cuba Lumber plant reports an order of about 600 thousand feet of lumber. The shipment includes spruce and fir in inch boards from 6 to 12 inches wide, planks two to three inches thick, and various widths, plus ties sawn to different dimensions and deals ready for orders.
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Grantland
Goldberg
Ner
Yusiff “Hassane
Bone
Duncan Gilles
Paul Vulviz
Vulviz
Silver Bow Land and Improvement Co
Daly Bank
THE
DOT
Ios
Mae
Ras
Anieey
Gsia
Merion
Philadelphia
Merion Cricket Clus Tn & Ss
United States Golf Association
Feld
Charles Evans
Robert Garduyt
Guilford
Max Marston
Oswald Kirby
Nelson Whitney
Ian Sawyer
John G. Anderson
Philip Carter
Tomor
Fow
Gardner W. White
Morrell P.lowla
Flushing
Frank I. Hoyte
Sivony
Christiania
Dig
Pers Nnltten
re'Chiai
Ore Norwesiana
Armericas
Funckhorn
Chritianta
New Kor
Securit
Spain
Viiting Inter Cotes
Dove Ledge
eTonigh
Nse
Terita
Diavin Stewart Stra Equoldy
Mra A
Nesenardaon Reauert
A. J. Day
Anaconda
Marony
Oranison
Jeannette Rankin
Fienoute
Grant
Saarehnights
Garrison
Cuba
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