Pneumonia in Butte Under Scrutiny By Telegraphed Inquiry
Dr. Campbell received a telegram from Dr. Walter Wyman requesting facts on the Butte pneumonia epidemic including mortality percentage and estimated cases. Local physicians report about 40 pneumonia deaths from March 16 to April 26, with hospital mortality rates around 24 to 25 percent in one hospital and lower in others, challenging sensational New York reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Campbell
Walter Wyman
United States Marine Hospital
Washington
Butte
New York
Wyman
Alleged Unski lful Surgical Operation Case Filed
Thomas Sephton and wife answer suit by Dr T J Murray for professional services. They admit contracting for a leg operation on Mrs Sephton for 75 and a second operation for 25 with 17 visits. They acknowledge ambulance transport valued at 5 and hospital care at 25 weekly for four weeks totaling 100, while countering that Murray performed two operations on Sephton’s leg with unskilled technique causing permanent lameness and ongoing necrosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sephton
T. J. Murray
Bephton
Sephton
Plaintiff's Hospital
Murray
Coursing Matches Planned At Westside Park This Summer
Dr G Irwin Royce, a renowned coursing judge, has leased Westside park and will open around June 1. He plans Sunday stakes through mid September, aiming to attract greyhounds from Minnesota Kansas and Colorado to Butte, making it a summer coursing center between spring and fall meetings. Also notes sale on ladies wear at O K Lewis Co and Hennessy’s sale start Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Irwin Royce
Westside
Royce
Butte
Minnesota
Kansas
Colorado
Middle West
Railroad Bridge Over Whiskey Gulch Proposed
The county commissioners received a letter from M. Donahue of the Butte Anaconda Pacific Railroad Company about a proposed new bridge across Whiskey gulch. Ranchers Peter Bonetti Chris Burgey Andrew Byers and others oppose it saying it would steepen the grade. Donahue argues filling the gulch would provide an even grade and improve safety as the present bridge is on a ten per cent curve and near renewal, posing a danger to workers and property. In other news, O K Lew stock is in a closing out sale at Hennessy’s with discounts on shirts underwear neckwear and hosiery announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Donahue
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railroad Company
Whiskey Gulch
Peter Bonetti
Chris Burgey
Andrew Byers
Donahue
O. K. Lew Stock
Hennessy's
Man seeks 30 days jail to beat morphine habit
A man identifying himself as George Howard asked to be committed to jail for 30 days at police headquarters to break a morphine habit. Jailer Boyle sent him to the county jail, hoping confinement would help. Also note: a local advertisement touts Red, White and Blue Ticket sale at Hennessy’s with furniture and house furnishings steeply discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Howard
Boyle
Hennessy’s
Hen
Republican Convention Calls for Silver Bow County
Silver Bow county Republican central committee calls a county convention at the Butte Auditorium on May 15 to select 62 delegates and 62 alternates for the state convention. Precinct caucuses May 15 at 7 30 pm and primaries May 12 from 5 to 8 pm. list of precinct delegations and locations provided. All Republicans and residents pledging allegiance urged to attend. MALCOLM GILLIS, Chairman. JOHN F. DAVIES, Secretary. Also notice of free coffee in Hen Nessy’s basement Bazaar with Kin Hee Mocha and Jaya Coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Silver Bow County
Mont
Reublican Party
Butte
Marsland
City
Walkerville
Retalick
Water Company
oHce di—Republican Club
Chauvin's
W. Broadway
Owsley
Lowrey
Karlman
Rodebank
St. James Hotel
Pacific Hotel
B. Park
Braund House
Union House
Donati
Frank Button
Nelson Story
Milles Houge Vy Yeeesees
HOB
A. & P. Round House
Behris Nesster
Hen- Nessy
Miner Kennedy hurt in seventy foot mine fall
A miner named Kennedy was removed to Sisters' Hospital after a 76 foot fall at Anaconda mine. He entered a chute and dropped sixteen feet before the off-set, suffering serious injuries with small hopes of recovery. The article notes a basement bazaar advertisement at Hennessy’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Anaconda Company
Sisters’ Hospital
PUDD NHEAD WILSON AT BUTTE THEATER FACES DISAPPOINTING ATTENDANCE
Butte theatergoers balk at higher prices for Pudd nhead Wilson and the Grand Opera House hold up plans. Analysts question pricing, suspect misuse of reputation or name, and report small audience turnout. Also notice of Butte Circle Women of Woodcraft hosting a second annual hall on Monday evening April 3 at Scandia hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Burr Mackintosh
Butte Circle
Wondcraft
Hemlock Circle
Silver Bow Circle
Woodmen of the World
Scandia Hall
Butte Cirete
Women of Woodcraft
Ind
Belig EU
Engineer's Mistake Triggers Mine Smash-Up
A mis operated hoist at the Gagnon mine caused a loaded ore skip to strike the gallows frame and crash 900 feet from the building. Miners and supervisors were laid off for about eight weeks or more as work halted. engineer O Grady left the site after the incident without filing a report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gagnon
O'Grady
Copper Mining Shares Show No New Features on Toxton Exchange
The Toxton Stock Exchange reports no new developments in copper mining shares as weakness mirrors iron and steel markets. Investors expect copper prices to fall with metals. Boston & Montana declines are tied to litigation over company affairs. Closing quotes include Amalgamated, Anaconda, Butte & Boston, Mohawk, Osceola, Parrot, Santa Fe, Tamarack, Utah Copper, among others. A sale at Hennesey's reduces U K Lewis silks and dress goods by about half beginning Monday, per the Standard ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thei
Toxton Stock Exchange
Boston & Montana
Anaconda
Boston
Montana
Butte & Boston
Syyesysere
Calumet & Hecla
Rere Mohawk
Rene
Osceola
Wee Etek
Parroto
Santa FE Tamarack
Utah
U. K. Lewis
Hennesay's
Hennesey
Paris Cape Nome Contest Leaders Name Miss McAndrews
Miss McAndrews leads with 3 246 today as the Paris Cape Nome contest stirs interest. Briscoe may lead tomorrow or a lower entrant could rise with Inter Mountain coupons. If Parisian trips are awarded many Americans could travel there this year in pursuit of fortune.
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Miss McAndrews
Miss Briscoe
Inter
Paris
Nome
Inter Mountain
Butte
Cape Nome
Inter Mountaiy
Local Briefs From Butte Industry and Society Notes
Various up to date items from Butte including Dr Reed dentistry and professional ads, the Pride of Butte stables opening, J C Darnett arrest for attempted rough house, burglary at ex Alderman Ljubibration’s apartments, railway special rate to Gregson Springs on Sundays, funeral for Mrs Marrington, Manhattan cocktails promotion by Montana Liquor Co, and a marriage license for Alvin B Jones and Josie Blanche Hobert with Bud Jones noted as a former football player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteway & Co
Bex Hilve
J.C. Darnett
East Park Street
Butte Stove Repair Company
John Ljubibration
Stevens Block
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway
Butte
Gregson Springs
Rewin
Steve Marrington
NTL East
Granite Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Manhattan
Allways
Montana Liquor Co
Alvin B. Jones
Josie Blanche Hobert
Jones
Bud" Jones
ROWAN-LAFONTISE BOUT AT SIX-MILE HOUSE MONDAY
The 2% round bout between Jack Lafontise and Dummy Rowan is set for Monday evening at the Six Mile House. A preliminary features Young Thomas and Silent Rowan. Buses will leave Park and Main Streets from 7 to 4 p.m. Local vendors advertise items from Wertheimer and French Kid lines to O K Lewis & Co and Hennesey's sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lafontise
Rowan
Park and Main Streets
Thomas
Silent
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The fragmentary text provides numeric codes and phrases without clear events or subjects. No discernible person, organization, place, date, or outcome is reliably identifiable for a proper summary.
Wonderland lecture at Presbyterian church draws crowd
The illustrated talk on Yellowstone National Park by Haynes drew good attendance at the Presbyterian church. Views of Mammoth site and winter landscapes impressed attendees, with colors shown to perfection. The event benefited the WCTU treasury and may influence a future state convention in the city. A matinee was held earlier at the same venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Park
Presbyterian Church
Haynes
Yellowstone Park
W.C.T. U
Notice for 60 cent tickets at Faithful Lodge entertainment
A notice states all persons holding 60 cent tickets for the entertainment and dance hosted by Faithful Lodge No 87 will be admitted. The message is issued by the Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge No. 87
May Festival Ball at the Auditorium
A grand May Festival Ball will be held at the Auditorium next Tuesday evening May 1 with excellent music and decorous arrangements for the season. Tickets are priced with ladies admitted free. An invitation is extended to all, including a pre-event reception Monday evening April 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aker
Wil
District Court Hearing Transforms James Bennett to American Citizen
Judge Clancy presided in the chatelet court where James Bennett was formally transformed into an American citizen. Witness Tey Blackiston testified to the applicant's good character. The judge postponed his motion docket to next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Department of the Chatelet Court
James Bennett
Mel Bennett
Tey. Blackiston
Mills Hansen Wedding Ties Mills to Miss Hansen
Mills to Miss Hansen at 22 West Silver Street in a ceremony performed by Oliver Tilburn of the Christian Tabernacle. The event, witnessed by many friends, occurs on April 25. Messrs Mills and Miss Hansen reside in Butte and will host a reception at the listed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weet
Silver Street
Oliver ‘Tilburn
Christian Tabernacle
John HE
Mills
Misa Tile Hansen
Butte
Widlwaint Otteath
Clinton Kerr
Joxeydithe Kerr
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. K. Lewis & Co
AY Whiskey Gulch
P.O. News Stand
Treasury
Denver Rock Islanc Mining Co
L. A. Sisley & CO
E. Broadway
Butte, Mont
County Central Committee
Silver Bow
Malcolm Gillis
John F. Davies
Miner
Dr. Reed
North Main
Orton Bros
Main
Professor Akers
J. G. Bates
Tunor
Montana Musia Company
John N. Olson
West Park
W. J. Jameson
Columbia Tk
C.R. Leonard
A. E B. Jones
East Park
Charles Langlois
Pride of
Rowan-Lafontise Bout
Wertheimer
Majestic
Dent
Alice M. McAndrews
Elizabeth Briscoer
Thomas Bryant
Celia Huddleston
Bertha Smith
Peter Sanger
John W. Spatord
J. B. Nofptsinger
Fred Holbrook
Thomas O'Meara Pire
Josiah L. Aluritton
Frank H. Collins
Anatonia
J. B. Gromneveld
A. ©. Dogge
Dan McDonald
F. L. ST
Jean, Anaconda
Hannah Sanders Fester
Charles Ray
Mills-Hansen
Butte Lodge
Nowa
A. Oo
Miners’ Union
ER. C. Teeber
Fremont Lodge No. 23
Premory
Nebraska
Sister Lode
Chris Hoffman
M. W
Dr. German
N. Main
Line
Moat Famous House
Juni Te Sonda
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