Northern Pacific opens new Denver short line
The Burlington and Northern Pacific routes unveil a new Denver connection via Alliance to Brush. The line shortens travel from Billings to Denver to 714 miles with one car change between Butte or Helena and Denver. Sleeper and chair cars added, rates align with the new route, and ticketing honors Denver or short line coupons to Missouri River points. The Anaconda Standard promotes itself as a premier daily paper for markets, mining and general news.
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Denver
Phil Daniels
Burlington
Butte
Alliance
Neb
Brush
Colo
Northwest
Spokane
Northern Pacific
Brink
C. 3. Fee
Billings
Montana
Washington
Puget Sound
Helena
Missouri River
Ost Eees Sasgie
Terrible end of a young life in Northern Pacific yards
John R. Masterson, 21, Montana native and Northern Pacific section hand, died after an engine moved while he stood on its front step near the round house. Coroner notified. inquest planned. Family valued residents of Butte, with father visiting Chicago for a G A R encampment.
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John R. Masterson
Northern Pacific
Montana
Butte
Madison Street
Parrot Corner
Northern Pacific Yards
Round House
Masterson
Jullien
Sherman’s
Interview with Mrs Reagan on the 1898 Reagan murder case
Mrs Michael Reagan recalls the night Pat Reagan left for the Coeur d’Alenes with Lacey and Lucey’s fatal motive. She details Pat’s savings, the stolen $40, and Lacey’s wary behavior, linking the motive to Pat’s money and Lucey’s later arrest.
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Daniel Lucey
West
Copper Street
Lacey
Michael Reagan
Patrick Reagan
Reagan
Pat
Lucey
Standard
Coeur d'Alenes
Pat Reagan
Butte
Coeur d’Alenes
Michael
Leadville
Ore
Judge Rules Alimony and Custody Amid Divorce Hearings
In a Denver court Judge Clancy ruled on temporary alimony for Carrie McManus against James McManus. He warned a husband must protect his wife and ordered $25 monthly alimony plus $56 attorney fees. The hearing also covered Robert Rowett vs Emily Rowett with a decree granted as she left him for other men. Kate Leary was granted a divorce.
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Carrie McManus
James McManus
Clancy
McManus
Colorado
Robert Rowett
Emily Rowett
Rowett
Butte
England
Divorce Case Highlights Jealousy and Threats Against Wife
The case involving James Leary centers on cruelty grounds with the marriage dated January 25, 1899 in Putte. The wife testified Leary showed insane jealousy accusing her of infidelity and even threatened harm during a January incident, though she did not report physical injury beyond jealous outbursts.
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Vorce
James Leary
Putte
Centerville
Butte Talks to Colorado in New Day Message
Butte sends a direct message to Denver in a new day appeal. The exchange signals ongoing dialogue between the two cities on regional issues and cooperation.
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First National Bank OF
Butte
Andrew J. Davis
James A.yalbott
E. B. Welrick
George Stevenson
Europe
Western Telephone Expansion Links Denver to Coast via Butte
The Rocky Mountain Bell completes Denver to Salt Lake to Butte line tying Wyoming and Idaho towns into a coastward network. With 60 miles of new wire and 50 poles per mile, the utility says talks will soon reach Denver and beyond, while Montana towns like Billings Bozeman and Livingston gain exchanges. The firm touts its monopoly and pending nationwide reach as inventors push for clearer long distance voice transmission.
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Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Denver
Ogden
Utah
Butte
Salt Lake
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Omaha
New York
San Francisco
Colorado
Harry Somers
Montana
Wyoming
Rock Springs
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Montpelier
Idaho
Rochester
Whitehall
Livingston
Moontana
Rocky Mountain Bell Company
Ioeal
Rocky Mountain Bell
Billings
Bozeman
Bell Telephone Company
Talk J
Bell Company
Birthday party honors Miss Etta Kerr in celebra tion
Mrs. F W Kerr hosted a birthday party for her daughter Etta Kerr with many of her friends in attendance. Guests included Edith Forrest Florence Morris Irene Shaefer Carrie Hubert Hene Young Jucille Young Hazel Aldrich Susie Hubert Hattie La Sage Edna Benjamin Minetta Karatofsky Adrich Forrest Lillie McCune Alice Mce Cune Gladys Proulx Bella Winstock Hal Halford Carl Stenberg Raymond Shaefer Robert Otis Kerr Joseph Forrest Julian Karatofsky Jo La Sage and Charlie La Sage. Prizes for pinning the donkey tail went to Hal Ford first and Charlie La Sage booby.
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F. W. Kerr
Etta Kerr
Edith Forrest
Florence Morris
Irene Shaefer
Carrie Hubert
Hene Young
Jucille Young
Hazel Aldrich
Susie Hubert
Hattie la Sage
Edna Benjamin
Minetta Karatofsky
Adrich Forrest
Addie Forrest
Lillie McCune
Alice MceCune
Gladys Proulx
Bella Winstock
Hal Halford
Carl Stenberg
Raymond Shaefer
Robert Otis Kerr
Joseph Forrest
Julian Karatofsky
Charlie la Sage
Otis’ Creag
Mary Otis
Nebraska
Nora Condon
F. M. Kerr
E. C. Graves
Answers Filed in Zimmerman v Clarks Case Under Judge Nichols
The case in Justice Nichols court sees Frank Zimmerman against W A Clark and others with Zimmerman claiming owed money for political services. Defendants deny all allegations and say Zimmerman has been paid in full for time and services. The complaint moves toward dismissal with costs, and a sensational hearing is anticipated next week. Zimmerman predicts revealing facts after reading the defense and promises startling testimony regarding his agreement with a Clark financial manager.
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Frank Zimmerman
W. A. Clark
Justice
Zimmerman
Special Excursion Train to Pipestone Whitehall and Twin Bridges
The Northern Pacific runs a special Sunday excursion from Butte to Pipestone and back for 81.06 dollars, to Whitehall and back for 1.50, and to Twin Bridges and back for 1.50. Tickets cover round trips on the date of Sept 16th.
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Pipestone
Whitehall
Twin Bridges
Northern Pacific
Butte
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Kennedy Furniture Co
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