Local swindler tied to railroad employes scam
Detective Murphy arrested Harry Cortland over a $685 fraudulent subscription scheme targeting merchants. Cortland claimed a partner, said to be in Butte, directed him to solicit funds via letters from a supposed Northwest jurisdiction of the Brotherhood of Railroad Employes. Several firms were duped, with one check raised after payment. Cortland denies knowing any wrongdoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Cortland
Murphy
Cortland
Rymond
Jal Meadmaits
Butte
Cortand
Marsh
Newton
Gany
Brotherhood of Railroad
Switchmen's Union of North America
Butle Division
Order of
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhood of Locomotive Enginears
Alynte, Ve ON
Northern Pacificvar
Montana Hardware Company
Union No
Butte Brewing Company
Centennial Brewing
Dick P. Sutton
New York
Brownfield- Canty Company
Kennedy Furniture Company
Citizens’ Coal Company
Great Northern Railroad
Lst
Bia
Northwest
United Brotherhood of Railroad
Mitchell & Turner
Merchante
Amien
Symovis
Assault Charge Trails Proprietor Over Old Wyoming Street
Patrikine Kan accuses John Plating of assault and battery on September 6 at the Hiegle Mack and North Wyoming Street. Plating, arrested after a confrontation at the Steele block, faced a charge stemming from a scuffle where the complainant was struck on the right cheek. Fleming Rhinegan claims Finnegan was taking goods not his. Plating posted $2 deposit for the court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrikine Kan
John Plating
Hiegle Mack
North Wyoming Atreat
Judey Bole
Uhrah
Mlonting
Winegan
Steele Block
Fleming Rhinegan Haims
Flaming
Finnegan
Wim
Montana's St Louis Home Commission Ends Session
The Montana national world's fair committee wrapped up the session and left for home yesterday. The commission leaders included President Mantle, William Seallon, and HM S Frank, with plans to meet again for future building decisions. Weather noted a cool September morning with records of snowfall and late flowers enduring as bitter winds persisted.
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Montana
Sion
St. Lonta
Mibe
William Seallon
HM. S. Frank
Manle Rnia
Bla
Alek Bed
Unclear fragment notes beat timing and setup
Fragmentary text appears to reference beats, timing, and a waiting period but lacks coherent details or identifiable names, dates, or places. The readable items offer no concrete event, organization, or outcome to summarize into a full newspaper card.
Jessie Shirley Company Presents Trilby In Grand Opera House
The Jessie Shirley company opens a three night engagement at the Grand Onery house with Trilby starring Mike Shirley and Mr. McQuarrie. Alicea leads a capable supporting cast in a marked dramatic production expected to stir strong emotion. Nell Gwynne in demand in New York is also featured along with Friday Saturday performances. Harry W. Smith promotes the show with lavish staging and ample scenery requiring two large baggage cars.
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Jensie Ahmey
Grand Onery House
Wil
Mike Shirley
Mr. McQuarrie
Alicea
Aeskren
Deng Sitter Mager
Ayill
Nell Qwynne
New York
Moxtan
Shirley Company
Harry W. Smith
Coming Out Party at the Gardens Promises Social Nights
Society crowds plan dancing evenings at the big pavilion as the season nears its end. Tomorrow Rostan and Montana band will play the Gardens autumn ball, a major event expected to draw many youths and parties in pairs and squads.
Sheehan Charged With Beating Wife at County Office
Delia Sheehan testified in county court that Michael Sheehan beat her Saturday night while under the influence of aguard. bruises were shown and a complaint allege third degree assault. The case was filed at the county attorney’s office with an arrest expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Sheehan
Waterville
Esamathin
Court of Justice
Thnoby
Rington
Delia Sheehan
Rherald Sheehan
Rome Famous Judees Chief Justice Shaw Story
The September Serb ner's Chief Junitce Shaw, rough yet considerate, kept order in court. A dissipated lawyer sent his office boy to the supreme court to ask what they were doing. A young spectator shouted an amusing reply to Mr Curtis, prompting laughter and the boy's ejection.
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Rome
Judees
Hour
Serbner
Shaw
Feraous
Peraone
Ehief
Dis
Euprema Court
Mr. Choate
Mr. Curtis
Tooms
Mr. Curtin
Fragmented City Life and Neighbor Disputes in Flat House
A scratched city excerpt describes a lower flat in a three unit house with neighbors arguing over yard use and a tennis setup. A visitor notes a neglected exterior while residents debate property upkeep and children play, revealing tensions in shared urban space. Nearby reports mention a lung injury in Boulder and a separate court case with Justice Robertson.
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Brooklyn
Shane
Alleged swindler Semmeck jailed after false pretenses
Detective Murphy arrested Semmeck here on charges of obtaining wines under false pretenses after he posed as agent for mining interests of J J Hill and Senator Shoup. He traveled to Butte and used a false name Shannon, asking for money and machinery payments. Police suspect he planned larger drafts to pocket the difference and will search his trunk for incriminating evidence.
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F.C
Shaenon
James J. Him
Trent Northern Railroad
Belletor Shoup
Idaho
Semmeckh
Murphy
Fred J. Rowlands
Semmeck
Ril
Bhuup
Aemmec
Hemmeck
Durte
Rowlande
Semmerk
Butte Tyednesdi
Thornton Hotel
W. Shannon
Custer
Taako
Mr. Rowlands
Intial
J. J. Hill
Benator Shoup
Rowlanda Hiad
Ste Wan
Buttelt
Rowlands
Bemmeck
Shannon
Jemmeck
Burphy
Saemeck
First Day At Schools Opens With Large City Attendance
The first day of term greeted all city schools with orderly openings and growing enrollment. McKinley building welcomes 12 teachers and 30 pupils. district enrollment reaches 8,340 with multiple schools reporting rises. High school, mines, and Sacred Heart show strong start, while gaps in facilities prompt continued improvements as classes begin.
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Weeny Reha
AL Patrick's
St. Lawrence’s
DWH
Schol
School At Mines
Aucred
Igart Parrochial School
Iitp
McMinley
Frabatis
Ming Mary KB. Ryan
Act of Webster
Washington
Lincoln
Grant
Webster
McKinley
Garfield
Monroe
Branklin
Shere Man
Greeley
Adame
Blaine
Jefferson
Himersin
Madieon
Nine Mile
Barin
Little Ha- AC
Tart
Hast
Renson
School of Mines
Th High School
Seon
Jast
Eld
Macred Heart School
Taid
Sacred Heart
Rater Kemilda
al. Fatek
Rageere
St. Aloysius Hall
Erm
Rome
al Moulty
Mast Butte
Piltsbury & Montana Minty Company
Thar
Greeley School
Frantelin
City committees debate abolishing saddle horses
Last evening at city hall the policy, fire and water committees debated horse and patrol staffing. The panel decided not to abolish the saddle horses, instead adding two patrols in place of beer policy and eight hour drailer rules. Fire and water committees confirmed five day suspension for fireman James Penninat and ordered monthly visits to all fire stations with the fire chief empowered to purchase heaters.
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Fir and Water
Chiet
Ale Fetman Ambmee
Aities Ft
James Penninat
Thwan
Maat
Mie
Hitchiners Opening Display of French Pattern
A fragment notes an event described as Hitchiners Opening with a display of a French pattern. Mentions Wise MT Gilbert and a location at 1a West roadway, with Friday as a referenced day.
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Gilbert
West Roadway
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