Electrical men walk out over non union worker Reed
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Co may hire an entire new construction force in Butte after workers walked out Tuesday over the rejection of I H Reed, deemed an incompetent applicant by the union. Manager Miller argues Reed was a qualified worker who sought union membership. The dispute was sent to General Manager Murray in Salt Lake with hints of a possible replacement crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Butte
I. H. R. Reed
Nsserting
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Medhurst
Reed
Building and Trades Council
Miller
D. 8. Murray
Salt Lake
Assault at South Main Street Case Sparks Court Action
Archy Sprague a half drunken man assaulted Mrs. O Bair at 701 South Main Street knocking her down after she served matches. He was arrested by Detective Murphy and pleaded not guilty in police court with trial set for Friday. Other locals faced charges including vagrancy assault and a fire hose incident two others pled guilty with fines and remittance possible by Judge Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Sprague
Murphy
Sprague
Asault
Fred Osenberger
Sullivan
Larkin and Sidley Have Wedding in Butte
William A. Larkin, recently promoted ticket agent for the Oregon Short Line Railroad, married Miss Margaret Sidley in Butte this afternoon. The bride wore attendants Florence Cooney and B. B. Cooney assisted the couple after the ceremony. They will honeymoon in Denver and return to occupy apartments in the Hamilton, opening their home to friends next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Larkin
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Margaret Sidley
J.T. Sidley
Florence Cooney
B. B. Cooney
Mrs. Larkin
Oregon
Denver
Butte
Hamilton
City 30 Percent Share Of Pest House Costs
The city agreed to cover 30 percent of pest house expenses for smallpox cases. A county clerk record shows total maintenance costs since October reaching 19,507.92 dollars, with the city’s share about 5,852.28 dollars. Payments largely went to Dr. Sullivan and Matron McDonald at the poor farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
McDonald
Merchandise and house hire totals in 1920s ledger
A fragment notes a merchandise bill of 19.20 and house hire 72 with balance for meals. It records J. F. Hogan receiving 2188.30 for building an addition to the house and a larger total payment of 4120.20 for house hire merchandise and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meala Furnish
J. F. Hogan
City jail matron proposal sparks opposition from officials
Officials at the city jail dismiss the idea of appointing a matron noting no need for such an office. A familiar department source says prisoners are low class and dangerous, with most women being prostitutes or thieves. He questions benefits while fearing harmful talks and stresses current separation and supervision. All headquarters officers share this view.
Butte Police Prepare Patrol Wagon Quarters Move
The Butte police will soon have a patrol service with an adjusted patrol wagon now meeting requirements. A temporary space is needed to house it while a permanent station is built. Chief Lavell plans to move a patrol box to connect with the system, so incoming calls reach both headquarters and the temporary station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Lavell
Open verdict in Moran child death by streetcar accident
Coroner Jullien held an inquest at Sherman’s this morning over Moran a child who died after being struck by a street car near the corner of Arizona and Utah streets. The jury returned an open verdict exonerating any person from blame. Funeral for little Aileen Moran was held this afternoon at 343 East Mercury Street with notable sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jullien
Sherman's
Moran
Arizona
Utah
Inter Mountain
Bram
Aileen
East Mercury Street
Republicans Poised for Victory in Local Race
Col Thomas C Marshall of Kentucky and W Q Ranft from Missoula visit the city. The pair claim Republicans in the region will win all contests this year. Marshall notes favorable outlook as Missourians in the area are Christianized and ready to back the Republican ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Marshall
W. Q. Ranft
Tom Platt
Montana
Missoula
Fraudulent Applicants Denied Citizenship Assistance
County Attorney office refused to aid or promote perjury for citizenship. Chief Deputy C I Kelly and Mr Connolly rejected approaches by steerers promising political backing. Officials warned would be prosecuted to the full extent if proofs were false or crimes were committed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. I. Kelly
Clark
Connolly
Railroad Lode Claim Answer Filed by Investors
The House Investment Company and others filed an answer to James A. Murray’s suit over the pa and sale of the railroad lode claim. They state that since the suit began their interest has been deeded to M. B. Brownlee to be held in trust for Charles S. Warren and Lee Manile. They deny that all interests will be best served by a sale or that a proper division will be made without a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Investment Company
James A. Murray
M. B. Brownlee
Charles 8. Warren
Lee Manile
Bassett Seeks Divorce Decree Copy for English Marriage
Clerk Clark received a letter from Helston England requesting a copy of the 1897 divorce decree between Catherine Bay and William F. Bassett. The suit, filed in this district court on November 20, 1897, alleged desertion and nonsupport. An English solicitor said Bassett wished to remarry and needed the decree copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Clark
District Court
Helston
Corn
England
Catherine Bay
William F. Bassett
Bassett
Henry Nickel Estate Probate Petition Filed
A probate petition for Henry Nickel the well known butcher was filed by his widow Elizabeth Nickel. The will dated June 21 names Elizabeth as sole heir and executrix without bonds. The estate includes about 9000 in personal property and mining claim interests plus a homestead valued around 5000 near Granite street, totaling under 40000 with an 18000 one fourth interest in the Homestake mine in Park canyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Nickel
District Court
Elizabeth Nickel
A. J. Gormly
W. E. Carroll
Court House
Granite Street
Homestake
Park Canyon
Odd Fellows Picnic Seeks Big Crowd At Deer Lodge
The United Lodge of Odd Fellows of Silver Bow County will give a prente at Deer Lodge next Sunday with trains leaving Butte at 9 a m and arriving at 11 26 on the B A P line. Athletic contests and other prize events will feature the celebration drawing a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Lodge of Odd Fellows of
Silver Bow County
Deer Lodge
Traina
Butte
Montana Union
New Flour and Feed Firm in Boothill Butte Formed
J B Virtue and W F Williams, partners in Story White and Feed Co, have taken over the former Nelson Story Co business in Booth Butte and arranged to continue selling Story brand products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Virtue
W.F. Williams
Story Wiite and Feed Company
Nelson Story & Co
Booth Butte
Ee Sane
Story
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the Trumpet of Fame
Montana Music CO
North Main St
Keeley
Keeley Institute of Utah First North and West Temple
P.O. Box
Salt Lake City
Fosselman Drug CO
East Park Street
Calkins’ Book Store
N. Main Street
Butte Gas Light & Fuel Co
Hong Kong Cape
Alec Cealer
Eta
Hum Fay
West Park Street
Shanghai
Telephone Company
Mrs. Bair
Dick O'Brien
Charles Causey
A. G. Elerick
J.D. Tripp
Willam
Frank Sullivan
Quartz Street
Larkin-Sidley
Lena
Cape Nome
New Brunswick
M.m.co
E. Broadway
Butte Sansa
J. Calder
Boston Dental College
Boston Ten College
Chicago College
Haskell
Owsley Block
Aileen Moran
Tom Marshall
Messrs
Kelly
Home Investment Company
Cornwall
FIM
Siegel. Clothing Co
Montana Electric CO
Northwest
Great Majestic Steel
Iron Range
Heywood
Kennedy Furniture Company
Broadway
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