Court advisor’s remark sparks escape from Traynor case
In Justice Harrington's court, attorney Likens urged the defendant John Traynor to leave the room during a petty larceny hearing. Traynor fled down Main Street as the judge fined Likens 25 dollars for contempt while police pursued the suspect and a habeas writ was discussed.
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Justice Harrington
Main Street
John Traynor
Helena
Murphy
Spafford
Alley
Mr. Likens
Denver Time on Ground Floor Stock Offer at Thompson Office
Miss Maggie notes mid July start and invites readers to join a Den ver and Rock Island stock block. Call the Thompson Inv. Co. office to view directors or write to W. H. B. in New York for 60 day stock options at 20 cents per share. Hennessy advertises tailored suits and overcoats with custom order for the season.
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Denver & Rock Island
Denver
Rock Island
Fifth Ave
New York City
Man Pleads Guilty in False Pretenses Case
Edward Smith admitted guilt for obtaining money under false pretenses via a worthless check issued to a saloonkeeper. He claimed intoxication and accused another man of orchestrating the scheme, but the court sentenced him to one year in the penitentiary after noting his guilty plea saved county resources.
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Edward Smith
Mantz
Smith
Clancy
Went to the Pen for It After Pretending to Buy a Ranch
Grant Murphy swindled a ranch buyer in Park county by mortgaging a non recorded deed and fled to Missouri. He was captured in Pike county and extradited to Montana, where he pleaded guilty to a state prison sentence of eighteen months. Sheriff George T. Young transported him to Deer Lodge penitentiary for confinement after the August arrest.
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Murphy
Missouri
Deer Lodge
George T. Young
Butte
Park County
Silver Bow County
North
South Carolina
Grant Murphy
Montana
Potter
Faust
Jim
Pike County
Park
County lawyers praised as hard to beat by Sheriff
Sheriff Young says Park county defendants plead guilty this term and receive light sentences. He plans to return to Butte Friday with another assignment for Deer Lodge and will stop to see Lucey leave the earth.
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Young
Park County
Butte
Deer Lodge
Lucey
A Black Sheep at Grand Opera House
The jolly old comedian Hoyt and his Black Sheep return with new lambs for three days of bright dialogue music and vaudeville. Fred E Wright directs the production featuring original music, witty scenes, elaborate scenery, and a strong cast at the Grand Opera House.
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Hoyt
Bill’ Devere
Grand Opera House
Fred E. Wright
Woman Cleared as Complaining Witness Skips Court
Judge Harrington dismissed the state case against Annie Jones after the complaining witness failed to appear for a second time. The accuser, P Mahoney, said he lost £195 in Aug after entering her house. Three men Williams Jordan and Daniel Green were also implicated in a separate petty larceny case, but no evidence tied them to the theft of groceries. the case was dismissed.
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Harrington Yaterday
Annie Jones
Annie
P. Mahoney
Williams
Jerry Jordan
Daniel Green
Davidson Grocery Company
Short Change Man Walter Garrison Seeks Habeas Corpus Again
Walter Garrison, known as the short change man, applied for another writ yesterday after Judge Clancy released him on a habeas corpus. The hearing is set for 2 o'clock this afternoon with attorney W. W. Likens, who argues constitutional questions. The petition contends the complaint fails to state a public offense and does not meet state or federal constitutional requirements.
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Walter Garrison
District Court
Clancy
United States
King of the Opium Ring comes to Grand Theatre
A Chinese American play featuring 40 actors and complete Oriental scenery. Set in San Francisco Chinatown during opium era, the acts depict Dead Man's Dock, an opium joint interior, Frisco club and Chinatown New Year, a Chinese wedding, and a dramatic human tower rescue with a hypnotic Oriental sorcerer theme.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Dead Man's Dock
Halycon
Fong Quay
Only 16 Students Came For Montana School Of Mines Exam
The Butte school of mines opened with 16 prospective pupils for admission tests in algebra geometry geography English and related subjects. Most entrants are from Montana towns and two foreign applicants. ages range 14 to 39 with an average around 25. Furniture delays caused some disruption but seating and furniture were arranged and another advanced standing exam set for Thursday.
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Butte
White Sulphur Springs
Ireland
Ontario
Canada
Butte High School
Leonard
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Siegel's Store
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Broadway
Maggie
Hennessy
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Knox
Grant Murphy Smooth
Hennessy’s
Foulard
Paris
Futte
Minehall
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Portieres
Zoe
Bckrims
Mie
Oxford
Brussels
Nottingham
Buite
the Grand
Garrison
School OF Mines
Anaconda Standard
Oficin
KNOC
New York
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