Murder Mystery in Washington Gulch Traced to Dotson Family
A Dear Lodge County murder case unfolds around Oliver Dotson found dead in a cabin with a gunshot wound. Authorities suspect rival Clinton Dotson and allies, including the Cachelin family, amid a alleged confession and a possible prison conspiracy. Continued inquiry and a released confession raise questions about motive and who killed Eugene Cullinane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Dotson
Washingtm Gulch
Deer Lodge
Moma
Dot Boy
Golely
Owhteh
Treen
Clinton Dotson
Lodge
Eugene Cullin
I Washington
Jhutson
Atas
Gerlatin
Paris
Hd Cachelin
Eugene Cullingay
Ed Cachelin
Eugene
Tim
Fachelin
Helena
Clinton Doi
Clinton
Oliver Benson
Missouri
Cullinane
Dotsons
Cachelin
C. O. Benson
Bills Persinger
Young Dotson
Ite
Benson
Persinger
Black Hills
Gow & County
Speattal
Deadwood
Dotsun
Dutson
Manning
Monon
Allreed Muederes
Clint Doris
Ogether
Stedon
Subeide
Ketan
Doren
Darson
Mallat
Thresher
Dotson
Mor
Detsan
Gatlian
Dear Lodge
Apha
Two Men Seriously Burned by Oil Can Explosion
A fire at 72% South Wyoming Street injured Tarvid Taylor and Nelson, a baggage man, in a Marlboro area home renovation. Taylor and Mrs Russell helped bystanders smothered flames using blankets. Taylor sustained severe burns to face and hands. Nelson, who poured oil, was injured before the fire drew responders. Fire department controlled the blaze. damages were limited to a broken window and charred wainscoting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarvid ‘Taylor
Robert Ta Jor
Ee Mebermort Wielh
Peter Nelo
Wyoming Street
Joseph Russell
Anorty
Mornig
Nelson
Taylor
Hume
Atigona
MacDermott
Slevers
Evangelist Oliver Denounces Backsliders In Sermon
The article reports Evangelist Oliver urging churchgoers at Mountain View Church to resist backsliding. He cites revival fatigue and the lure of wealth, warns that many fall away during trials, and narrates a baptismal tale to illustrate conversion and spiritual peril. He urges repentance and warns against joining secular pursuits that threaten faith.
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Tutte
Mountain View
Ingelist
Butte
Danis
Mortuary Notices and Funeral Arrangements
A series of death notices and funeral plans from Butte. Edward Quinn 62 to be prepared by Whitey’s funeral parlors. Morse 70, died at his residence Washington and Park streets from pneumonia. Mary Dolan 0 years died at residence Park alley. remains at Richards funeral parlors. Charles Maynard funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from 51 East Platinum. Mrs Mary Scott 67 died at 117 West Platinum. funeral notice later. James Brunsdon infant died at 711g North Moning Street. notice later. Non-sequitur ad copy promoting Mutual Life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quin
Edward Quinn
Butty Birect Railway Company
Texas
Dolan
Mary Dolan
Daniel Dolan
Park Alley
Richards
Maynard
Charles Maynard
East Platinum
Jardine
Mont
Scott
Mary Scott
West Platinum
Brunsdon
James
Thomas J. Brunsdon
North Moning Street
Butte Mourns Rio de Janeiro Wreck Victims Dodt Henshaw
Wspate reports in Butte last evening the Rio de Janeiro wreck near the Golden Gate claimed Dr We R. Dodd and attorney C. H. Henshaw. Friends seek news of Dodd, a longtime physician who served in Manila and Honolulu travels, with no reply by this afternoon. Albert W. Dodd, his brother, accompanied him on the ill fated voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wspate
Butte
Rio de Janeiro
Golden Gate
We R. Dodt
AL Henshaw
San Francisco
Dodd
Manila
Dr. Dodd
Albert W. Dodd
Honolulu
C. H. Henshaw
Hold Up Your Hands Highwaymen Rob Three Men
The report details multiple robberies at midnight and early morning. Theodore Heiss was held up on Front Street. a gun discharged twice, injuring his left foot, as he wrestled the weapon away then allowed the robbers to flee with money. A second incident at Lelnig’s saloon on East Park street involved two men who demanded cash, firing at a bartender and stealing about $14. A milk-delivery driver, John Fay, was robbed of $4 after being approached near Arizona street. the assailant wore a long coat and a black hat, face masked with a handkerchief. Police described the suspects as the usual long and short men, with no further identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Heiss
Lelnig
Heiss
Capt
Leyden
Hesse
Morgan House
Doaery
Ovat
Front Street
Elas
Helas
East Park Street
Iris
John Fay
Cary
Fay
Arizona Street
Police Court Briefs In Butte Disturbing The Peace Fines
In police court this morning William O'Brien and Pat Hogan pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace by fighting and were fined 10 dollars each. Harry Jackson, arrested on a charge of secretary to the inmate at 62 East Gallena street, pleaded not guilty and a big case was set for next Tuesday afternoon. Nick Crossons, John Anderson and Matt Cornstanter, arrested by Officer Dowling in South Butte for disturbing the peace by fighting, will be arraigned Monday morning. Police also held two men, James O'Brien and John Cutley, for inspection suspected in Hust Park street saloon hold up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
Pat Hogan
Harry Jackson
East Gallena Street
Nick Crossons
John Anderson
Matt Cornstanter
Officer Dowling
South Butte
James O'Brien
John Cutley
Hust Park Street
Federal Court Bankruptcy Filings Include Two Debtors
Dennis Jerome petitioned in bankruptcy and was adjudged bankrupt in the United States court with assets of 942.85 and liabilities of 469.21. Fred J. Bird also adjudged bankrupt with assets none and debts totaling 2,850. The cases were referred to Thompson Campbell. In Montana Ore case Judge Knowles denied defendant’s motion to vacate the injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Jerome
United States
Bank
Thompson Campbell
Fred J. Bird
Hited States
Butte & Boston Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Michael Vewitt
Knowles
Morelite
Surprise Party Sparks Night of Festivities at Bas Burke Street
A surprise party unfolded at Bas Burke Street Friday night honoring guests including Miss Cousin, Al Meow, Get Re Hehingod and Evita with floral arrangements and a feature cake. Neighbors and local residents attended, sharing music and a casual celebration after a light supper.
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McGoan
Nowa Cough
Robert Bagey
Bas
Burk Street
Flantes
Wale
Peesen
al Meow
Pountain Laven Harley
May Ticker
Mame Sim
Names List of Local Figures in Uneven Record
The fragment lists individuals including Mons Gudrys Tucker Maud Larush Mil ly Moriarity Merers Walton Jonn Robert Hagtey Pat Healy David Robinson Arthur Robinson Anda Kostulkv Russell Bagley Darwin McGoun Loy Roughlin Victor Manuel and Joy Hagley in an unclear local context. The text lacks event or role details to specify a clear summary.
Equal Credit Acknowledged For City Water Efforts
The Inter Mountain misspells credit by omitting several residents who aided in the water famine remedy. William ScarIon of the Anaconda company is praised for assistance, while others including W Mee and John Gillie of the Butte & Boston company are noted for efforts to restore water and prevent calamity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanger
Inter Mountain
White
William Scarlon
Anasconda Company
Seation
W. Mee
Jobn Gillie
Butte & Boston Company
Attorney Holds Inquest Over Wella Remains
An attorney stood over Steve Wella’s corpse in Duggan's undertakers this afternoon. The scene revealed a bullet entry from the forehead that curved to the back of the head. Doctors inferred a skull fracture on the left side, possibly caused by a weapon like a billy, with death due to the fracture and the bullet arriving later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Wella
Duggan
Billy
Miss Bryant Surprised By Birthday Party
A surprise party honored Miss Horio Bryant with a gathering hosted by friends and family. Attendees included Mary Oh Manus, Florence Jones, Florence Bryant, Alice Bryant, Harry Podine, Mr Dunn, and several Bryant relatives. The celebration featured refreshments and warm wishes for the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Bryant
Horio Bryant
Mary Oh'Manus
Me Manus
Misa Pau
Florence Jones
Miss Tay
Hesaie Bryant
Moa
Bryant
Mabehorn
Alice Bryant
Harry Podine
Sieverson
Mr. Dunn
Local Briefs from Butte and Winnipeg Items
The notice bundle covers diverse local items from Butte Montana and Winnipeg Manitoba. It mentions dental and brokerage services with addresses on Main Street, stock activity for Emma Mining and Pride of Butte livery, a Bartenders union ball at Renshaw Hall, and Frank Lynch purchasing Pride of Butte stables. It also notes a Winnipeg court ruling striking down prohibition law as unconstitutional and hints at political moves by Premier Roblin.
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Dre
Main St
G. Bates
Montana Music i Sel
West Purn Street
Eien
City Wood & Conn C Ways
Emma
John J. Ferrell Brokerage Co
Nave Main
Dr. L. Austin
Red
Butte
John J. Ferrell
North Main Street
Butte Bartenders’ Union
Renshaty Hall
Frank Lynch
Corner
Montana
Acer Fs
Winnipeg
Man
Hugh John McDonalds
Roblin
Manitoba
Medical Viser Offer From Dr Bierce
A fragment notes a free medical viser sent on receipt of an unspecified item or cloth cover. It mentions Dr RV Bierce of Buffalo New York and invites a bound address or cloth to cover charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RV. Bierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Feela protests over property seizure in Pekin on land grant
In Pekin on February 23, Sir Robert Tart, wife of the Chinese customs, sent a strongly worded protest to foreign ministers over the seizure of his property to enlarge the legation area. He argues ownership after twenty years of residence and rental payments, urging recognition of his rights and loans. Meanwhile Japanese commander General Chaffee allows limited visits to forbidden city amid ministerial discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Robert Tart
Austria
France
Haly
Sir Robert
Italy
Cineral Yamagatehto
Chaffee
Cfty Gm
Aterday
Flood in the South Weather Grips Atlanta to Texas
A major winter storm covers the South from Charleston to northern Texas and near the gulf. Central over northern Florida with snow possible in twelve hours. Lagrange Georgia reports ten inches of precipitation, Dallas records several inches, and Western Texas sees three to five inches. Impact includes benefit to wheat but potential harm to livestock and crops.
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Atlanta
Charleston
Texas
Gulf
Florida
Lagrange
Mississippi
Dallas
California Smasher Arrested After Saloon Protest
Napa California February Dr Naytin a local dentist and president of the Napa anti saloon league emulated Mrs Natinn by smashing a saloon. He was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napa, Calif
Naytin
Napa Anti Saloon League
Mra
Temperature Today in Cities
Temperatures today across major cities show New York and Boston at 16 degrees, Philadelphia 1, Washington 16, Chicago 4, Minneapolis 1, Cincinnati 1, and Boston and other spots recording 14 degrees at different times.
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Chicago
Fel
T N.m
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Henrick Thien Improves Despite Illness Relapse Report
A cabled report to Christiana Pub states the novelist Henrick Thien, though ill with influenza, had suffered no relapse and is improving daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiana, Pub
United States
Henrick Thien
Nerves and cures advertised in Butte callouts
A three year nerv ous prostration is claimed cured by two bottles of Tichty s Celery Nerve Compound. Newbro Drug Co. of Butte promotes Cold Cure capsules and Krause's Headache Capsules without antipyrine. Prices 2c and 25c. Also Smith Mattingly s Spring Hat Pad on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Montana
Jaki Krause
Montan
Krause
Smith & Mattingly
Workingmen's union sets eight hour day and $3.00 rate
The Workingmen's Union No. 5 W. L. U. announced a May first start for an eight hour workday at a minimum of $3.00 per day. The vote occurred Friday evening December 31, 1900, and notice was published by President J. W. Dale and Secretary F. W. Jones. Also noted is a furnished rooms for rent and a raffle event at Davis' studio conducted by E. W. Shively and Iracy Glenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Bregwar Mech
Butte Workingmens' Union of
Order of
Workingmens’ Union No. 5
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Acerk
THE
Federal Court
W. McC. White
John Gillie
Pierce
Golden Medical
Joey
Golden Medical Discovery
Moses Miles
Slitliard
Uinta Co
Wyoming
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Bis
Via
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Feela
Finander
California
Blic
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