Trial of Pooley for Murder Delivers Yet to Empanel Jury
The Thomas Pooley murder trial began in Judge Clancy's district court with jury selection dominating the first day. Pooley is accused of killing his son in law Thomas Littlejohn and his wife and infant granddaughter were present. defense argues self defense for Littlejohn and accident for Mrs Littlejohn. The panel of 114 jurors were reduced to a 40 member pool as selection continued with 25 candidates considered and 5 hours spent examining jurors. The trial resumes at 9 am tomorrow with Pooley's wife and a friend in the courtroom.
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Thomas Pooley
Thomas Littlejohn
Pooley
Littlejohn
Butte
Montana
Peter Tague
J. D. Slemmons
J. Jahreiss
Dan L. McCord
Fred Blewitt
John D. Davis
James Connell
John Goldsworth
John N. Hosking
J. W. Barrett
Philip McGrath
George Dewey
Arthur Thomas
Dominick Bertoglio
John F Bartlett
James Garvin
M. J. Duggan
J. W. Hogue
W. H. Gribben
Poveley
Mrs. Gillick
Smallpox Patients Treated Poorly at Pest House
A mild smallpox case prompted a county to send the patient to the pest house, where patients must walk four miles after the pest house reopened in July. Since then seven were admitted in August with three discharged, amid concerns over inhumane transport and lack of on-site medical staff.
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Pest House
Centerville
Butte
Mort House
Minnesota Senator Nelson to Visit Butte Amid Philippine Talk
The Man From Minnesota Knute Nelson is slated to speak in Butte today, likely touching on the Philippine issue and the war with Spain. He argues Aguinaldo sold out to Spain for 500000, cites Otis and Dewey, and aims to pave the way for Roosevelt while addressing economic matters.
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Minnesota
Roosevelt
Knute Nelson
Butte
Aguinaldo
Philippines
Spain
Senator Nelson
Nelson
Hongkong
United States
Manila
Dewey
MerritUs
Cain
Renator Nelson
General Otis
Otis
Montana
Teddy Roosevelt
Hennessy’s Closing Sale on Shoes for Parents and Children
Hennessy’s closing out sale offers affordable footwear for men women and children. The advertisement promises reliable shoes at very low prices and includes full details of the bargains available.
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Hennessy
A Texas Steer Branders and Cowboys in Round-Up
Hoyt’s feature A Texas Steer centers on Maverick Brander portrayed by James R. Met'ann. The piece explains branding on government grazing grounds where cattle roam free and are tracked by initials marks. Cowboys gather, brand fires blaze, and riders clash in the spring and fall round-up.
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Hoyts
Texas
Brander
James R. Met’ann
Ander
Maverick Brander in Texas Steer Play at the Grand
The article discusses branding mavericks in Texas cattle culture and notes the play A Texas Steer will be shown at the Grand Friday through Sunday with a Saturday matinee. It describes branding rituals and the social view of maverick branding, while humorously noting congressmen rarely err.
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Texas
Orton Bros Piano and Organ Ads In Butte
Call Orton Bros at 219 N Main St Butte for best value on pianos and organs with trusted local service and selection.
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Orton Bros
N. Main Street
Butte
Summer Excursions on Great Northern Railway
Great Northern Railway announces summer excursions from Butte to Boulder and return for 1 90, Butte to Gasin and return 190, Butte to Alhambra and return 3 35. Sales Saturdays and Sundays only with return Monday after sale. Also Butte to Basin and return 1.00 Sundays only. Tickets at 41 North Main Street. J E Dawson General Agent.
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Butte
Boulder
Alhambra
Basin and Return
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
The Parrot smelter removal ends a failed dream in Gaylord
Charles F. Mallet travels from Gaylord to buy a shotgun for a planned attack on ducks and grouse as he leads a two month effort to tear down and ship the Parrot smelter machinery. The plant, once costly to set up, never operated and will be dismantled amid local speculation about a future city at Trainord. The notice also reports two funerals for Joan Henry Naughten and infant John Welch from Gaylord area homes.
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Charles F. Mallet
Gaylord
Four Complaints Heard in Justice Harrington Court
State brings petty and grand larceny charges in Harringtons court. Defendants include Kyl Bertillon for $18 theft on Aug 25 and Pat Kelly with C Hoy for grand larceny of a gold watch from PLA Pheney. John Doe faces second degree assault tied to a note breach on David Alexander. John Wills charged with petty larceny for a blacksmiths anvil stolen Aug 21 from Jere Hore. The column notes New York politics contrast with Buttes landlord figure Dan Tewey.
Wool Market Lulls In Week With Holiday Slowdown
In Boston the wool market shows minimal transactions totaling under 1.5 million pounds. Demand remains weak but prices hold with little volatility, aided by a holiday break until Tuesday. Weekly Boston sales totaled 147000 domestic and 383000 foreign pounds, with year over year totals noted.
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Boston
Sept
American Wool and Cotton
Four Cities Watch For State Football League
A plan to form a football league in Montana aims to include Butte Anaconda Great Falls and Helena. J W Douglas Spalding agent surveyed enthusiasts then left for home with Spalding to follow hoping to organize by October 1. He reported encouragement in Great Falls Helena and Butte and discussed streetcar support and potential financial backing.
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Butte
Anaconda
Great Falls
Helena
J. W. Douglas
A. G. Spalding
Denver
Douglas
Spalding
Mr. Douglas
Wharton
Nere
Weekend excursion fares and mining stock ad
Saturday and Sunday excursion rates to Pipestone Whitehall and Lime Spur with round trips priced at 1 1 50 2 dollars. Final limit the following Monday. Invest in Montana Summit Mining Co near Tiger Poorman No 15 West Broadway.
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Northern Pacific
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime Spur
Montana Summit Mining Co
Tiger-Poorman
West Broadway
Butte Carpet Store Unveils Largest New Stock This Week
Carpet store in Butte announces the largest and most complete stock of new floor coverings ever opened. Prospective buyers are urged to inspect next week's price hints with Brussels carpet and best all wool options priced at 60c per grain.
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Butte
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Menussee
Aia
W. Park
Shoulder Brees
Newbro Drug CO
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Boston & Montana Consolidated Copper and Siver Mining Co. Hy . 5
Batterman
West
Granite Street
DR. Chung
Galena St
Uutte
Mout
Hoyt
Grand Opera House
Great Northern Railway
Joan Henry Naughten
W. J. Naughten
West Park Street
John Welch
James Welch
Bennett Street
Tom Platt
New York
Dan Tewey
Anaconda Standard
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Iain Sts
Universal
Steel Ranges
Lander Furniture & Carpet CO
Nencans
E. M. Graham
Madam Graham
Graham
the Argyle
Moat
BIG Blackfoot Milling Company
Bonner, Mont
Planing Mill
Aeagat Butte
Missoula
G. ©. McFarland, Manager
Madison Square Theater
Montana Electric Co
Butte, Mont
Anaconda Copper Mining
Lumber Department
Lange Deg
Peverell
Hamilton, Mont
Aricona
Otice
Birch
Front
Svend Carlson
Tom Moore
S. Main, Butte
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