Wife murderer Brown sentenced to 60 years in Montana prison
William W. Brown, convicted of second degree murder, received a 60 year term from Judge Jorge McClernan in Butte. With good behavior, the sentence could reduce to 31 years 3 months. Brown, 44, will begin serving at Deer Lodge and may hope for future clemency from a governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Brown
Jorge McClernan
Brown
Montana
McClernan
William Brown
Deer Lodge
J. R. Grice
C. C. Darrow
Butte
Wisconsin
City council approves lighting contract and bonds
Walkerville city council met to approve a $5000 bond for Treasurer John J. Collins with sureties and accept a nine lamp per month lighting contract at $14 for two years. The meeting also discussed property rights on Second Street and settled minor bills, with a tie vote on the Renfrey estate dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walkerville
John J. Collins
D. J. Hennessy
Mary McGlynn
Charles Beley
B. Invernezzi
Collins
Electric Light Company
Light Company
Second Street
Renfrey
Renfreys
Schley Inquiry Testimony On Massachusetts Engagement
Marine corps witness from the Massachusetts recounts sighting the Cristobal Colon and a Visecaya class vessel during the Santiago siege. He recalls Admiral Schley telling Captain Higginson to maneuver away after bombardment and to avoid risking ships, saying starboard helm and proceed outward.
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Harber
Paris
St. Petersburg
Texas
Phillip
Cienfuegos
Philip
Santiago
Yale
Captain Wise
Hanna
Key West
Tortugas
Brooklyn
Courrn
Oregon
Towa
Commodore Schley
Judge Advocate
Higginson
Injunction Sought Over Oklahoma Land Openings
Lone Welf, Kiowa principal chief, with Hite and federation representatives, petitions the Oklahoma Supreme Court for a temporary injunction to halt white settlement of lands opened in Oklahoma. They challenge ex-Governor Richards and land office officials. If unsuccessful, they plan to take the case to the U S Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Lone Welf
Hite
Oklahoma Supreme Court
Oklahoma
W. A. Richards
el Reno
Lawton
Irwin
Country District Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Saloon owners plead not guilty to gambling charges
Dennis Dulin James Matthews James Jewel Robert Johnson and Tom Kirwin appeared before Judge Leslie in district court and pleaded not guilty to informations charging gambling or allowing gambling in their saloons. The cases were continued and set for next week during the September jury term calendar.
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Standard
Great Falls
Dennis Dulin
James Matthews
James Jewel
Robert Johnson
Tom Kirwin
Leslie
Kitty O'Brien Mill suit and multiple court actions detailed
The Butte Mining & Milling Co. sues W. R. Kenyon for 17770 damages claiming the Kitty O'Brien mill was destroyed by fire while leased. Christ Blom pleads not guilty to two burglaries with trial set for Sept 25. Joe V. Harmon sues J. F. Fox for 325.27 over peanut and candy privileges. W A Clark sues to eject from Stewart lode claim for 100 damages. C B Beebe v Elizabeth Beebe demurrer filed with extension to answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Butte Mining & Milling Company
W. R. Kenyon
Kitty O’brien
Christ Blom
Joe V. Harmon
J. F. Fox
W. A. Clark
Pat J. Hennessy
John Sullivan
W. H. Abbott
Charles Anderson
C. B. Beebe
Elizabeth D. Beebe
Pan American Exposition Reopens After McKinley Death
Buffalo exposition gates reopen after a day of mourning for President McKinley. Welsh day features ceremonies and singing. The cattlemen convention and a 1000 head prize cattle parade are on the afternoon program in the New York state building and stadium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
McKinley
New York State
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Butte News
Lutey
Utah
Freestone
Washington
Concord Grapes
West Park Street
Siaty
Walkerville's
NEW Lighting
Sion
Cer
Tain Property Rights
Symons Dry Goods Company
West Indies
Schley
Ios Tere
van Dyke
Dy van
ProodCanuck
Sid Tak
Montana Liquor Co
Butte, Mont
J. W. Collins
Anaconda, Mont
Mentrum-Briggs Co
Missoula
Mont
Goodkind Bros
Helena, Mont
Silverman-Wallenstein Co
W. E. Dodd
W. Park St
Kitty O'Brien
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Cor. Park and Main Sts., Butte
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
Savage, Winchester and
Marlin Rifles
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Hardware Department
Quartz
J. J. Carroll Lumber Company
Arizona and
Platinum Streets
Mitchell
Holland & Lynch Grocers
North Mainette
Greery House
State
Biselvic Light
Clarke Mercantie Co
Montana Electric CO
East Broadway
Yecliec
Buite
Arisona
Sds
Homer, Moy
Butte, Anaconda
Wester Medical Dispensary
E. Decapway
Barre
Mon
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