Watchman Shot Carney in Self-Defense Exonerated by Inquest
John Taylor, chief watchman for Montana Ore Purchasing Co., was cleared of any crime in the fatal shooting of Patrick Carney at the Cora mine. The coroner's inquest found Carney temporarily insane and exonerated Taylor, with 16 witnesses detailing events and Taylor's testimony matching the Standard report. Carney’s widow testified to his deranged state, and the funeral was set for 2 p.m. at St. Renee church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Taylor
Montana
Patrick Carney
Cora
Johnson
Duggan
Carney
Taylor
St. Renee
Centerville
Breen
Sullivan
Hudloff
Birmingham
Owen Hevey
James E. Redmond
William J. McHatton
J. A. Johnston
Careney
McHatton
Johnston
Redmond
Justice O'Connor
Eliza Carroll
Butchertown
James F. Taylor
Fred Reiner
Topman
William Murphy
Hevey
B. K. Mackel
Proebster
Kirbs
Sherif
Ireland
Butte
Clark Properties
East
Picnic at Columbia Gardens Honor Sacred Heart Members
Church of the Sacred Heart supporters hosted a day at Columbia Gardens with lunch stands run by the ladies and a full program of races and games. Winners received prizes as dancing followed after a lively afternoon of running, egg and sack races, and a midnight finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gardens
Church of the Sacred Heart
Jenny Mooney
Lizzie Hughes
Kelly
Gleason
T. B. Henderson
Allie Dillon
Tom Donnelly
John
Murphy
Frank Duffy
F. R. Newton
Katie Comings
Aillie Dillon
Annie Donnelly
Seal” Roach
H. Warfield
Father Callahan
Death of James Harrington Shocks Montana Mining Community
News arrives that James Harrington, well known in Helena and Marysville for mining and milling work, died in Kalari West Australia on August 14. He left Montana in 1849 and built mills across the Americas and Australia. At death he served Fraser and Chambers Ltd of London and Allis-Chalmers of Chicago. He leaves a mother and several siblings in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Hanley
Strombers Mullins Mercantile Company
James Harrington
Kalsarli
West Australia
Aung
Harrington
Australia
Butte
Montana
Helena
Marysville
Hemisphere
Mexico
Central
South America
Fraser & Chambers, Ltd
London
Allis-Chambers Company
Chicago
Resi
Lynch Democratic Central Committee Sets Primary Sites
The Lynch democratic central committee met in Judge McClernan's courtroom to pick primary sites and fill vacancies. Fr Aug Heinze led, appointing delegates and approving headquarters over the Mint saloon, while plans for the state convention and county officers were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynch” Democratic Central Committee
Lynch
Heinze
Gilligan
Duffy
Wilkerville
George O'Grady
Dennis Corbett
F. H. Murphy
P. Hurley
William Knowlton
J. W. Benson
Joe Russell
Mike Keeting
Frank Weldon
F. A. Heinze
John Kane
Dr. Bryant
Dan Tewey
Tewey
George Fitzgibbons
Heinze Democratic Central Committee
Heinzie
O'Grady
Billy Conroy
Woman Claims Hypnotic Control Over Husband in Alimony Case
In Cleveland on September 13, Mrs. Co B Campbell testified that her husband Dr. Campbell has been under a strange influence for a year. She sues for alimony while he seeks a divorce, declaring a mysterious woman controls his mind. The court heard Dr. Campbell and details of alleged rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ohio
Co. B. Campbell
Busting the Coal Trust Honors Woman Covert Dealings
A historical report notes a woman honored for her role in exposing coal trust schemes. The article mentions dealers implicated in a national move to break up alleged monopolistic practices and a concealed joint action involving multiple parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Trust
Butte Coal Exchange Targeted In Antitrust Suit
In Butte Fred Cobb and AW Huff of Meaderville Coal sue to break up a coal exchange alleged to fix prices and bar nonmembers. They seek $17,000 in damages and an injunction. Monday actions planned against E L Mayo and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Butte Coal Exchange
Fred Cobb
AW. Huff
Meaderville Coal Company
E. D. Fye
Meaderville
Copper Coal Company
East Park Street
Huff
David T. Kelly
South Main Street
T. J. Murphy
Montana Street
E. L. Mayo
The
Butte Coal Company
H. Lane
M. Pp. Lavelle
Western Fuel Company
E. P. Passmore
John Doe Passmore
Citizens’ Coal Company
Batte S Wer Pipe and Tile Company
Dan Brown
W. D. Clark
Edward J. Bartels
Montank Fuel Company
C. E. Alsop
Butte Fuel Company
J. Anderson
James Anderson
John ©.Anderson
West Side Coal Company
F. L Girandey
D. J. Hennessy
W. M. Twehy
North- Western Coal Company
William Curtis
Walkerville Coal Company
Charles E. Williams
Willim Gemmell
Easkinner
Cobb and Huff
Coal Exchange
CC. H. Lane
Ed Skinner
Academy Street
Exchange
Wyoming Coal
Montana
Rocky Fork
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Combine
Union Pacifi Rock Springs Coal Company
Wyooming
Diamond Coal Company of
Wyoming
Kemmerer Coal Company
Rocky Fork Coal Company
Pennsylvania Anthracite Coal Company of
Colorado Anthracite Coal Company
Sweetwater Coal Company
Silver Bow
Trust
Cobb & Huff
Many Beautiful Tributes At Deceased Mrs Baldwin Service
Mrs Emma L Baldwin buried from 403 West Quartz street with Rev Mr Stanley officiating A St Josephs mixed quartet provided music Many prominent lawyers attended as pallbearers Burial at Mt Moriah Rev S Blackiston officiating Born in Platte City Mo Mrs Baldwin a long time Butte resident was known for poetry prose and children fairy tales
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma L. Baldwin
West Quartz Street
Stanley
St. Joseph's Episcopal Church
Butte
Platte City
Trustees Convene to Pay Bills at School of Mines
President Leonard of the school of mines secured a trustees meeting last night though several members were away. The board approved paying bills totaling 1 280.64 and then adjourned after completing the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
School of Mines
Leary Denies Holding Labor Primary at His House
Leary says the labor primary was announced for his home at 138 West Center Street without consent or knowledge and will not be conducted there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leary
West Center Street
Prince Francis Joseph of Bragiae Cleared at Old Bailey
At the Old Bailey London on September 3 the court found no evidence against Prince Francis Joseph of Bragiae, an Austrian army officer, on criminal law misconduct charges and he was discharged from custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Old Bailey
Francis Joseph of
Bragi
Death Casts Its Shadow Over Local Family
On Thursday morning a home tragedy struck Mr and Mrs Kagan as their son James died after meningitis despite skilled medical care and parental support. Funeral services were held yesterday at Sacred Heart Church with numerous floral tributes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kagan
James
Woo
Sacred Heart
Joseph Rice
Ella Wintershe
James Rice
Dave McNamara
Miss McNamara
Harold Lamoureau
John Laird
P. J. Murphy
Dalton
Jeff Dee
Annie Haggerty
Agnes
Fire at boarding house and false alarm causes brief blaze
One fire and a false alarm struck last evening in a boarding house owned by John Bordeaux at 308 West Broadway. A defective fire connection to the kitchen range sparked a small blaze controlled by Acting Fire Chief Shinnick and crew. estimate loss is $20, insured.
Fire smoke fills Albemarle block basement after alarm
An alarm at Cunningham boarding house drew responders to the Albemarle block basement where dense smoke poured from a disconnected stove pipe. Investigators found no fire beyond the stove and no other damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham Boarding House
Albemarle Block
Opening of City Schools Tomorrow
Superintendent Young says public schools open at 9 o clock tomorrow with full attendance urged, especially for first time pupils. Students should report to district principals for class placement and transfers, Hobart and Walkerville buildings prepared for the new term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Alabama Street
Walkerville
Sherman
Doal
Butte Briefs Highlight Local Visitations and Travels
W W Cheely of the Inter Mountain News in Helena reports. Prof Clinton H Moore returns from a park tour. A C Williams comes back from Cleveland to Butte. Mrs John Williams and son return from six weeks in California. J S S McKinley ill at White Sulphur Springs will return soon. Mrs RR Kilroy visits with her brother. Will Thomas of Anaconda and Miss Mattie P Sim return from California to resume teaching Monday. Mrs W P Russell of Spokane and Miss Nellie Booher of Savannah Mo guests of Mrs J Booher. Mrs J Cotter, mother of Mrs J J Layton, returns from two months in Seattle. Mrs John Bray hosts Ladies Aid at Shortridge Memorial church. F G Anderson of Sault Ste Marie vacationing in Butte with sisters Mrs Josie Dillon and Mrs G F Kellogg. Mrs Oscar Witherby of Oshkosh visits brother William Perry who is improving. she stays until he travels home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
California
J. S&s
J. Booher
South Dakota
J. Cotter
J. J. Layton
East Grane Street
John Marshall
Seattle
John Bray
Ladies’ Aid Society
Shortridge Memorial Christian Church
F. G. Anderson
Sault Lake City
Butte
Josie Dillon
G. F. Kellogg
North Idaho Street
Oscar Witherby
Oshkosh
Wis
William Perry
Miner Charles Masters Dies At Frank Shaft
Charles Masters a pumpman at the Frank shaft of the Northern Pacific lease died after being struck on the head by a falling pipe and scorched by escaping steam at the shaft yesterday around 10.00 am. Coroner Johnson ordered the body to Richart undertaking rooms for a 7.00 pm inquest. Masters of 1135 West Park street leaves a wife and one child and was a well known pumpman in Butte mining circles. Funeral arrangements set for 2.00 pm tomorrow at John’s Episcopal Church Mt. Moriah cemetery with Butte Stationary Engineers’ union and Western Federation of Miners to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Masters
Frank
Northern Pacific
Johnson
Richart
Manters
West Park Street
Butte
Robert McLaughlin
Robert Leis Wer
FE. F. Farnum
McLaughlin
Lewis
Masters
St. John's Episcopal Church
Mt. Moriah
Butte Stationary Engineers’ Union
Western Federation of Miners
East Quartz Street
Corcoran and Dundon Sprint Match Run At Track
The rumored speed duel between T. J. Corcoran and Tom Dundon will take place today at 2:30 PM on the race track. Originally set for Columbian Gardens, the event was moved to the track to ensure faster times. A $1,000 prize awaits the winner, with large side bets reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Corcoran
Tom Dundon
Columbian Gardens Baseball Grounds
Miss Ethel Davies Hosts Whist Party At West Woodlawn
Miss Ethel Davies of 1134 West Woodlwan avenue entertained at whist Thursday evening. T Wlands won first prize a book while Kenneth Christie took booby. Attendees included Misses Bessie Westphal Annie Hanson Maude Greenfield Olive Valentine Lillian Stevenson Addie Davies Christie Hanson and Mesers A P Bunt Kenneth Christie F Aland Welsh W Greenfield C Bovert P Hanson C Woodberry Ed Davies and G Archibald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Davies
West Woodiwan Avenue
T. Wlands
Kenneth Christie
Bessie Westphal
Annie Hanson
Maude Greenfield
Olive Valentine
Lillian Stevenson
Addie Davies
Christie Hanson
A. P. Bunt
F. Aland
Welsh
W. Greenfield
C. Bovert
P. Hanson
C. Woodberry
Ed Davies
G. Archibald
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Butte News
Pat Carney
Miner
Anest
Church OF Sacred Heart
Royalty
Mrs. Campbell
Wen
James Egan
Little
Son
Fire Department
Hildren
Roe
Young
Butte Briefs
W. W. Cheely
Inter Mountain
Wrs
Prof
Clinton H. Moore
Park
A. C. Williams
Tenck
Mostetter
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