Cohen Capture Ends Six State Chase and Indictments
Reddy Cohen fled through Iowa Washington Oregon and Montana with Captain Alexander before being captured by Butte officers en route to Minneapolis. He faces two indictments for graft involving gamblers red light operators and candy stores with Minneapolis officials named in one indictment. The sheriff welcomes his arrest and bail talks loom. Gregson Springs to resume business under Mrs Don Hayes with hopes of former patronage returning.
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Joseph
Reddy) Cohen
Minneapolis
Alexander
Cohen
Butte
Iowa
Seattle
Portland
Minnesota
Gambiers
Red Light District
Ames
Irving A. Gardner
Cohens
Gregson Springs
Don Hayes
Colonel Jim Brown Launches Nampa Times in Idaho
Col Jim Brown longtime editor of the Butte press begins a weekly paper in Nampa Idaho named the Nampa Times. The issue mirrors the Butte Times with volume IX No 24 as the new start. Brown says he has the situation in hand and Nampa will hear from him if he stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brown
Butte
Nampa
Idaho
Nampa Times
Jim
Special Excursion Train Through Montana Departures
Special excursion train leaves Montana Union depot at 8 30 a m Sunday and runs through to Alder returning at 6 p m. Fares shown include Butte to Alder and return 2 90 and connections to nearby towns via stage at Alder to Virginia City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Union Depot
Alder
Pipestone
Whitehall
Butte
Twin Bridges
Sheridan
Virginia City
Lime Spur
Pony
Bonita
Deer Lodge
Shoes on Banister Closeout Sale at Three Dollars Forty Five Cents
Hand made tan school shoes in several styles available in small sizes are being cleared out at 3.45 per pair.
Sore Tol James Sweeney Sues the Anaconda Company
James Sweeney sues the Anaconda Company seeking damages in a case filed this week. The action alleges harm connected to industrial or product issues involving the defendant. The suit seeks monetary relief and related claims.
Rock strikes worker in mine claims permanent injury
A district court suit seeks 5000 dollars from Anaconda Copper Mining Co filed by James Sweeney who alleges a rock fell from a chute at the Never Sweat mine injuring his right leg and toe. He says he was unable to work for four months and the injury is permanent. Breen and Mackel represent him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
James Sweeney
Sweeney
Breen & Mackel
S. L. Conklin
A. B. Clements
Mr. Clements
Conklin
Cheap round trip tickets to Gregson Springs offered
The Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad announces a cheaper rate from Butte to Gregson Springs and back. Tickets from this city to the springs and return cost 80 cents, valid Saturday noon to Monday noon. Sold at the Great Northern ticket office 41 North Main Street with time card and freight rate information available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Deserted After Wedding Sparks Divorce Suit in Bellaire
Margaret May Whitehead 17 files for divorce from Edward C. Whitehead of Wheeling in Belmont County. She says he deserted her after their January wedding, though visits occur at his Wheeling office and they meet on the other side of the river. society circles watch for sensational testimony in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellaire
Ohio
Margaret May Whitehead
W. CC. Warnock
Dollar Bank of
Bellaire Democrat
Edward C. Whitehead
Wheeling
W. Va
Nail City
Merrit
MacConnaughy
Mrs. Whitehead
St. Louis Man Fatally Stabbed in South Bend Saloon
Michael Schricker of St. Louis died after stepping between Bert Veddo and Henry Swearengen during a saloon brawl in South Bend. Veddo was stabbed by Swearengen. Haas then ejected them and Swearengen returned to attack. Schricker died from a heart wound. body sent to St. Louis.
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South Bend
Ind
Michael Schricker
St. Louis
Paul Haas
Bert Veddo
Henry Swearengen
Haas
Swearengen
Veddo
Schricker
Suit filed over Belle of Butte lode claim property
The Butte and Poston Mining company filed another lawsuit against Susan Barnett seeking possession of property on the Belle of Butte lode claim and damages of 3250. The estate value is listed at 560.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte & Poston Mining Company
Susan Barnett
Humane society convention to meet in Butte in September
A West Park notice details the upcoming state humane society convention to be held in Butte on September 18 with Mrs. E Irene Rood leading efforts to organize new societies including Dillon. Senators Gibson Hoffmann and speakers from the East are expected as delegates from 11 Montana societies converge for anti cruelty crusade and bills aiding animals. Sealed bids for Dillon race betting privileges are also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davey
State Humane Society
Herman Rosenzweig
Council
the Humane Society
Butte
Butte Society
E. Irene Rood
Montana
Paris Gibson
Charles Hoffman
Bozeman
Irene Rood
Dillon
Fraternal Brotherhood Opens Lodge in Py thian Castle
Saturday evening the Fraternal Brotherhood instituted a lodge in Py thian castle with Mrs Emma R Neidig presiding. A charter list of 63 was shown and 53 were present for initiation. Officers elected include Carroll G Dolman Charles E Oles Mrs Clara Allred and John G Bailey. Neidig installed the officers with Spokane as the next stop for her fraternal visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Castle
Emma R. Neidig
Butte
Carroll G. Dolman
Charles E. Oles
Clara Allred
Kate Earls
John G. Bailey
Deborah Gibbons
James Deeley
Isabelle P. Pomeroy
Clem Bailey
Annie Cutts
Flora
B. Rooney
Carroll
Fellows
H. Lovett
H. J. Elliott
Neidig
Spokane
Low Rates to California Offer a Western Trip
On September 1 daily colonist fares via the Southern Pacific to California start from Omaha and Kansas City at 25, St Louis and New Orleans at 30, Peoria 31, Chicago 33, with through lines via Ogden or El Paso. Fares valid until October 31 include stopover privileges. A booklet titled California for 26, authored by prominent men, is available free from any Southern Pacific agent.
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Southern Pacific
Ogden
el Paso
California
Omaha
Kansas City
Missouri River
St. Louis
New Orleans
Misssippi
Peoria
Chicago
Great Western
Democratic party meeting set for Silver Bow county
The county central committee of the Democratic Party of Silver Bow county will meet at No 19 East Quartz Street Judge McClernan courtroom Thursday evening Sept 11 at 8 o clock for delegate apportionment to the county convention and to fix a convention date and other proper business. George H Casey Attest Chairman P J Gilligan Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Silver Bow County
East Quartz Street
Beguiling Delusion Drives 80-Year-Old Man to Pole Rescue
In Louisville on September 8, William Vogedes, 80 and frail, climbed a tall telephone pole with a view of St. Louis cemetery, convinced his deceased wife would rise. Harvey Henry held him as firefighters used a 40 foot ladder to bring him down safely. Vogedes will be cared for by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
William Vogedes
St. Louis
Harvey Henry
Hook and Ladder Company No. 2
Three Women Die in Chicago Hospital Suspicious Medicine Error
Coroner Traeger investigates three sudden deaths at Presbyterian hospital. Mrs Laura Moore 27, Mrs Kate Dubsky 33, and Mrs Maria Stewart 28 died after surgical procedures. Authorities allege a young nurse administered the wrong medicine, with one thirtieth of a grain of strychnine prescribed for Moore and Dubsky, leading to fatal convulsions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Traeger
Presbyterian Hospital
Laura Moore
Kate Dubsky
Maria Stewart
Moore
Dubsky
Pest house Reopens After Brief Closure for Lack of Patronage
After a several day closure due to low patronage the pest house has reopened to guests. Officials say the smallpox is believed to be eradicated and operations resume as before.
Spain's Anarchists Celebrate in Planned Disarray
In Barcelona on September 8 riots were blamed on anarchists aiming to mark the anniversary of President McKinley's shooting. Local authorities report disorderful events and suspected planning by anarchist groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Spain
McKinley
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Butte News
Haviland China Plates
Wedgewood
Coalport
Stokes and Crescent
Carlsbad
China
Weimescary Co
Main Street
Butte, Mont
Henry F. Miller
Estey
Bush & Gerts
Schaeffer
Chase & Baker
Sherman
East Park Street
Waltham
West Park
HALE
Prom Justice
Nied
Jim Down
Idaho Town
Acorn Stores
Raleigh
London
Paris
New York
Hennessy
Hennessy’s Furniture Dept
Ine Vici
Hennessy’s
McKay
THE
ANA
Conda Company
Rock
Justice Court
L. S. Mallory
Mallory
American Brewing & Malting Company of
Great Falls
Brewing Company
Probate Matters
Daniel Sheehan
Kate Harrington
James Harrington
Gregson
Monte Carlo
West Park Street
James Salyes
Mrs. Rood
Walker's
E. Esscalet
Victoria
Mont
George Wolf
H. Pock
Main St
the Fraternal Brotherhood
Tuted Butte Lodge
Pesthouse
Sir John Hampton
Denver, Colo
Ree
Nan
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