Expert critic questions Butte mining boom claims
A San Francisco Mining and Scientific Press writer, employed by the state, disputes upbeat Butte mining reports. He argues deeper levels do not yield more copper, notes 2000-foot depths mirror 100-foot findings, and criticizes the belief in a wide mineral zone. He adds new processes and the United Verde project shaping copper output and a planned new smelter with rail link and large investment.
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Butte
San Francisco
Chinese Gambling Trials Highlight Chinatown Courtroom
Police raided a Mercury Street gambling den housing 42 Chinese patrons and an elaborate signal system. Judge Booker fined Jack Paine $50 and two other Chinese men $15 each, while 39 cases were postponed until the judge returns from Helena.
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Mercury Street Place
Booker 1E Great
Helena
Jack Paine
Tiny Jack
Jack
Butte Central Copper seeks dismissal of bankruptcy case
Petition filed in U S court at Butte to halt local bankruptcy action against Butte Central Copper, arguing proceedings already begun in Massachusetts and that the firm cannot be bankrupt in two places. The filing cites wage claims of about 500 dollars by several men and notes prior Boston action suspected as stock scheme.
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John G. Brown
Helena
Ted States
Butte
Butte Central Copper Company
Massachusetts
Boston
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Ophir
Frederick Borden
Ottawa
Sir Henry Pal Jet
Toronto
Divorce Granted After Years of Abuse in Butte
Regina Hellem, once gleaming with happiness after a 1912 marriage to Charles Hellem officiated by Judge McClernan, sought and received a divorce from the threatening spouse. She asked for freedom with no alimony, aim to support herself, and to continue her boarding business without harassment.
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Butte
Charles Hellem
Judge McClernan
District Court
Hellum
Heilems
Heilem
Booker
Fielder and Stokes Named in New Jersey Primaries
Newark N J Sept 24 Supporters of Woodrow Wilson nominated Acting Fielder for Governor at New Jersey primaries carrying all but two counties. In the gubernatorial contest in the progressive party Everett Colby defeated Edmund B Osborne Montclair by 2900 votes. In the Republican primaries Edward Stokes former governor easily won over three opponents.
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Essex County
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Everett Colby
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Progressive Party
Edmund B. Osborne
Montclair
Edward Stokes
Closing of Montana Summer Resorts Draws Interest
A Montana notice notes not all resorts close this week. Gregson Hot Springs maintains a constant temperature and its natatorium grows in popularity. Dance halls, curative vapors, and a Sunday special train on the B A P run appeal to visitors while river traffic reports an Atlantic liner collision near Wide River. The Norsk steamer Norge sinks with no casualties.
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Adv
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Hamburg
Sept
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Norge
Value in fall suits at Bouchers in Butte
The advertisement promotes fall men’s suits from Kuppenheimer and Washington Co. priced from $20 upward, highlighting stylish new fabrics and colors. Bouchers, at 31 39 West Park Street, marks a quarter century as the style store of Butte. A funeral notice for a late brother Keane is also listed, with a gathering at 8:50 PM on Friday.
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Washington Co
Bouchers
West Park Street
Butte
Adv
Questions and Answers on Silver and Gold Dollar Content
A reader asks about the pure metal content in silver and gold dollars. The discussion references weights, grains, and alloy purity, noting numeric percentages and the notion of pure metal within circulating coinage.
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Ind
Ted Sis
Gukdongsi
Brother Eagles Donate Skin to Save Life of Woolsey
Henry L. Woolsey of Maricopa, a machinist and Eagle, suffered severe burns. Members of San Francisco lodge No 5 and Golden Gate lodge No 1 volunteered to donate skin, reporting to the hospital for several days to proceed with the operation.
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Henry L. Woolsey
Maricopa
Woolsey
San Francisco Lodge
No. 5
Golden Gate Lodge
Secral
Anid
Elka Atlantio Silver Bow Ledge to Meet Thursday 8 PM
Regular meeting of the Silver Bow Ledge will be held on Thursday September 25 at 8 PM. Exalted Ruler J J Canning and Secretary Ady Westernfels urge all members to attend.
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J. J. Canning
Wosternfels
Ady
Massachusetts parties begin campaign promptly
Hoston Sept 24 three recognized parties opened campaigns after primaries. Democrats led by Lieut Gov David J Walsh of Fitchburg, Progressives headed by Charles Bird of Worcester, Republicans led by Augustus Gardner of Taunton. Two weeks may bring new governor nominees and rumors say Governor Foss might seek a fourth term.
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David J. Walsh
Fitchburg
Charles §. Bird
Iman Augustus P. Gardner
Tam
Eugene N. Foss
General Diaz Returns to Biarritz After Visit to Santander
From Biarritz in France on September 4 General Porfirio Diaz returned here after a mistaken U S report he sailed from Santander for Mexico. He witnessed his daughter embark for Vera Cruz and members are called to meet at the clubrooms on Thursday September 25 to attend the funeral of Joseph Audalr.
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France
Porfirio Diag
United States
Santander
Mexico
Vera Crus
Eee
Droiner
Joseph Audalr. Robinson
W. P
Tick
New Russian style suit notes in autumn collection
Fragmentary OCR describes a loose fitting jacket with closed neck and autumn color notes. Mentions muttons and bottle green shade at the cut, reflecting garment details in the period description.
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Joth Aulta
Fourth That Our $35 St Paul Addition Lots Move Today
Our St Paul addition lots are the best investment in Butte now. With development near completion next May, an army of workers will move into homes, and prices will rise hundreds. Buy now with 42 down and 3 weekly. Call our office to see, it costs nothing to look.
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