Foul play suspected in Great Northern Yard death
A Great Northern Railway section laborer named Pl Harris was killed in the yards. Detectives suspect foul play after a fistfight with fellow workers and a chest wound. Harris, about 30, lay mangled along the track near Arizona Street as coroner inquiry awaits.
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Great Northern Railway Company
Sherman
Pl Harris
Harris
Murphy
Ray
iWork
Jullien
Great Northern
E. Wing
E. der
Arizona Street
Haly
Hattis
Inquest Opens Over Body of Harris Found Dead
Police identify the deceased as Harris, the man who approached Detective Jerry Murphy last summer claiming he knew who blew up the Maine and why. He offered to reveal the details for $5,000. The inquest is set for this evening.
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Harris
Jerry Murphy
Maine
Turned the Talles James McKenney Arrested for Vagrancy
James McKenney was arrested for vagrancy after a violent incident at the Florence hotel kitchen over money. The hotel baker refused to give him funds, McKenney fought, then police arrested both, but the baker was released and McKenney remained in custody. John J. Haggerty, Florence proprietor, intervened to secure the baker’s release.
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James McKenney
Vas
M Nney
Florence
McKenney
John J. Haggerty
The
Weider Sent to Jail in Brass Plunger Theft Case
George WerDer was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing in Justice Harrington's court. Bond set at 300 dollars. Captain Waters testified that a wagon with Werder and Miller stopped at the smelter and the plunger worth 187 dollars was found in the wagon. Miller fled but was captured later. Werder claimed he knew Miller only as a job seeker.
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George Weider
Butte & Boston Company
Miller
District Court
Werder
Waters
Park Street
Captain Waters
Hoyt's Bunch of Keys Delights Butte Theatergoers
Hoyt's Bunch of Keys played at the Union theater last night to strong audience approval. The farce features the Keys sisters and a comic hotel inheritance plot with lively songs, dances, and witty lines. The company includes Ada Bothner and Maud Scote delivering notable performances, with strong crowd appeal and standing-room only anticipated through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt
Union Theater
United States
Rose
Teddy Keys
Butte
Ada Bothner
Frankie
Matilda Jeakins
James B. Bradley
Albert Mahar
Grimsey
George F. Hall
Wil Gardner
Gilly Booner
Will Smith
Sam Poss
Sutton
Grand Masquerade Ball by Teutonic Lodge No 2
Teutonic Lodge No 2 0 D H and at Renshaw hall present a grand prize masquerade ball on St Valentine Eve Monday February 18 1899. The event features seven grand prizes including a valuable valentine for each ticket price one dollar and tickets on sale everywhere. THE COMMITTEE.
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Teutonic Lodge No. 2
D. H
Renshaw Hall
St. Valentine’s Eve
Butte and Idaho News in Brief Highlights Local Posts
John A. Shelton of Butte admitted to practice before the U S supreme court. Mrs Carrie Austin sworn as grand juror at Wallace the first woman to serve in Idaho. Senator Carter offers river and harbor amendment for 5 million to fund reservoirs canals and water conveyance for arid states. Great Northern Mining builds largest cyanide mill at Gilt Elge with Ledoux president and King general manager. complex mill layout notes tanks engines and compressors.
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John A. Shelton
Butte
Supreme Court of the United States
Carrie Austin
Wallace
Idaho
Carter
Great Northern Mining & Development Co
A. RK. Ledoux
New York
E. W. King
Great Falls
Corliss
Buckled by a Saloon Fight Ends in Broken Ankle
In a Silver Bow brewery saloon last night Jack Rand fought Hans Buck causing Buck to suffer a broken ankle. Rand later confessed to a bystander that he caused the injury. Rand was jailed but released after police were appealed to. Buck received medical attention at the county jail.
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Silver Bow
Jack Rand
Hans Buck
Rand
Buck
Sol Levy
Police Court Fines Mollie Murray for Drunkenness
In police court Mollie Murray an old time offender was fined for drunkenness but could not pay and remained in the hastile to reflect on the transgressor.
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Mollie Murray
Hastile
Notice to Architects Property Owners Seeks Direct Painting Awards
Notice from Painters and Decorators Local Union No. 22 declaring that after March 15, 1899 painting work must be awarded directly by architect or owner to a painting contractor. It warns against sub letting to low bidders and promises refusals to work on buildings not awarded accordingly. Copper City Law and Collection Agency announces its new uniform collectors unit to recover old debts.
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J. Reisbeck
L. L, Bannan
Rec
Sec’y
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Libbey
Jewelers
Jefferson Island
Bood
Broadway
G. N. Yards
B. & B. Smelter
ROYAL
BROS
Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Butte, Montana
Architects
Copper City Law and Collection Agency
Owsley Block
Rock Springs
E. C. Davey
Main ST
Jordan & Whitney
NNW
Montana
S. Montana
Butte, Mont
Hong Kong
Hum Fay
Mgr
I.E
TAITE
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
Direct Savings
Sss
Wilton Rugs
Axminster
West Park Street
Gans & Klein
Nage, Shexes
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