Judge Clancy Sentences Mason to Twenty Years in Prison
The Dawn County court hears John J. Mason admit guilt for a road house robbery. Judge Clancy rejects mercy, delivering the maximum penalty of 20 years. Mason offered no defense while McClernan urged leniency citing innocence claims and social standing. A separate inquiry found William A. Brownlee insane and committed to the asylum. Mintie S. Worthington secured a divorce from H C Worthington in a noontime ruling. A $28,000 damage suit against Walkerville and Dennis Driscoll proceeded, and Tarney McGinley seeks to cancel a lease tied to the M and M gambling house. Perjury charges faced Joseph Steinner, with Smetzer dying and a bonding filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Mason
Clancy
John McClernan
Mason
Ari
William A. Brownlee
Brownlee
William Wilson
Walkerville
Dennis Driscoll
Nectar Theft At Chinese Temple During New Year
A jar of nectar valued at about $60 was stolen from a Chinese temple last evening. The nectar, imported from China and central to the Joss worship during the Chinese New Year, was crucial to rites and the temple community is distressed. Authorities note the rare import is safeguarded by tradition and secrecy spanning millennia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Nectar Theft Casts Gloom Over New Year
The article notes scarcity of nectar and a stolen jar causing mood dampening in Chinatown. It reports Chinese visitors’ anger and plans to light many firecrackers to divert attention, with a quip about a governor’s remark and a future supply from China.
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Hong Kong
China
Joss
North One
South Carolia
Chinatown
Charges Against Officer Peters
Patrick O'Donnell of the Colusa-Parrot accuses Officer Peters of striking him with a billy in South Main saloon, while Peters says O'Donnell resisted arrest and was forced to be restrained. O'Donnell filed a city clerk letter detailing the alleged incident and Peters drunkenness.
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Peters
Patrick O'Donnell
O'Donnell
oMeer
Patrick Odonnell
Pat Sullivan
South Main Strept
John Barry
Billy
Penitent Pearle Eastwell Seeks Release From Jail
Pearle Eastwell, jailed on morphine related charges, writes to Judge Ferrell begging for liberty or placement on the poor farm. She cites past good conduct, claims she was working and on an errand, and asks to be released if it would grant her freedom, promising to be a good person thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearle Eastwell
Pearle
Sik
Church Services in South Butte and Other Faiths
South Butte Presbyterian at First and Utah with Pastor Frederick Tonge offers Sabbath morning service and Sunday school. Lat. m. sermon "Good Shoes for Rough roads" and evening "My Mothers Gods" midweek review. Mountain View M B holds services with J I Apritten. Epworth leagues and junior/young groups scheduled. Unity M E Meaderville led by Rev J Hosking with several meetings. Grave M church at Second and Arizona with Spirit's Power sermon. German Evangelical Lutheran at 67 West Silver with Phiddleff. First Baptist at Breatwity and Montana with Noftsinger. Diverse services fill the week with prayer meetings, youth activities, and studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Butte Presbyterian Church
Corner First and
Utah Avenue
Frederick Tonge
Christian Endeavor
Mountain View M. B
J. I. Alpritten
Ta. m
TNO P.m
J. L. Williams
C. A. Repath
M. E. Clareh
Meaderville
J. Hosking
Artreet
Epworth Teague
Mes
Arizona Streets
Brother Schon
Opper
German Evangelical Lutheran Church
West Silver Street
Phiddleff
First Baptist Church
Breatwity
Montana
Noftsinger
Quartz Street
Christ
George Jane
Ladies’ Aid Society
Ayer
James Menne Injured at Tutte Reduction Works
Night foreman James Morne at Tutte Reduction Works was injured when a pulley struck him during heavy heating. He suffered a broken leg between the left ankle and thigh and a fractured left ankle and was taken to Dr Wellst hospital for treatment.
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James Morne
Tutte Reduction
Seflois
Mennie
Dr. Wellst Hospital
News in Brief from Deer Lodge to Billings and Argenta
Ranging reports deny eastern loss rumors as cattle hold steady in Deer Lodge while a Gallatin blizzard disrupts travel. Bozeman coal shortages worsen due to Gebo wreck and Trail Creek haulage. In Billings, William C. Brooks faces execution amid insanity claims. Jorney Harris seeks new trial. Snowslides trap a Silver City to Boise stage, with one miner imprisoned five days. Romney linked to a faulty $40 check at Losekamp’s store, while John Farrell at the Departure mine near Argenta suffers severe eye injuries.
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Billings
Heinge &Ch
Butte
Romney
John D. Losekamp
Cass Prudhomme
W. A. Clark & Bro
Dude Romn Trumney
John Farrell
New Departure
Argenta
Dillon
American railroad bid in China sparks era of transit
Moneyed men from the United States secured a franchise to build a railroad from Hong Kong to Han Kaw, China, a roughly 700 mile stretch. The piece argues railways boost prosperity but notes health remains essential for national progress. It also touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a tonic for digestion, appetite, and nervous fatigue, claimed to aid weight gain and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hong Kong
Han Kaw
China
America
Bathing in Ancient Times and Turkish Baths
An account discusses ancient bathing as a great source of health and recreation. It notes Turkish baths of Hore as akin to modern ones, praising hot baths and rubbing for cleansing pores and easing aches, followed by cold showers to brace the system. Amos Turkish baths are located under Plot & Kairtiedd's at Main and Broadways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elden Umer
Hore
Amos Turkish Baths
Ploht & Kairtiedd’s
Main and
Broadways
Notice to Teachers Collected For February Exams
Lynndale notices invite teachers to attend a certified examination at the county superintendent's office on February 17 and 18. The event is overseen by Downey, the County Superintendent.
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BP. Downey
Proof of Electrikure Benefits by Shaddue Agent Letter
A patient reports relief after two weeks using No 2 Electrikure by Prof F F Shadduck. The writer claims reduced nervousness kidney and back pains improved appetite and weight gain and praises the mild oxygen electric treatment as superior to prior methods. Proceeding to recommend to others seeking relief from ailments.
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FP. F. Shaddue
Sean
WM. Cross
Mest
Mercury St
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Mintie S. Worthington
H.C. Worthington
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Tarney McGinley
District Court
Robert Alberdine
Poward Dougherty
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John O'Rourke
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Justice Nichols
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