Divorces, seduction case and jail sentence in Meaderville
Reports show Mrs. Annie Lehn suing Frederick Lenn for divorce in Walla Walla with request for child custody and support, while Austrian Joseph Skubich faces a seduction charge in Meaderville. Justice Libby sentences Trelore to three months after a trial over domestic violence. An agreement dispute prompts a receiver appointment in the Dygert vs Freeman partnership case.
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Annie Lehn
Frederick Lenn
Walla Walla
Wash
Sinclair & Dygert
Died in Boulder at 19 Susie Watson is buried in D.C.
Miss Susie Watson a popular Boulder young woman died of consumption yesterday at Judge Parker's home at age 19 She has two brothers in Montana Otis Watson works for Hennessy Mercantile Co in Butte and Charles Watson lives in Anaconda The body will be sent to Washington D C for burial Also listed are deaths of Mrs O P Valvy James O Gara and Eugene Murphy with funeral details and shipments to California
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Susie Watson
Boulder
Judge Parker
Parker
Montana
Otis Watson
Hennessy Mercantile Co
Butte
Charles Watson
Anaconda
Washington, D. C
O. P. Valvy
Sherman
California
Britania Copper Mine Sold to Senator Clark
The Brittania copper mine on Howe Sound near Vancouver is reported sold to Senator W A Clark of Butte with a purchase price around one million dollars. Clark’s agent will pay $10,000 tomorrow to hold the property as development works proceed. negotiations have been ongoing for a year involving English and American syndicates.
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Brittania
Howe Sound
Vancouver
W. A. Clark
Butte
Donald Gillis
Clark
Hoe
H. la. Prank
C. R. Leonard
Associated Press
S. C
Mont
Smallpox Scare Wanes as Butte Nears End of Epidemic
Smallpox cases in Butte decline with Ui patients in the pesthouse, doctors optimistic the outbreak ends soon. Dr. Sullivan expects all patients to leave hospital by month’s start, provided no pneumonia deaths occur. Dr. Bryant continues free vaccinations from a new city hall office and resigns effective February first.
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Butte
Sullivan
Bryant
Jess in the Toils Over Robbery Charge
A county complaint charges Jessie Leste Alas known as Jew Jess with robbery filed in Justice Nel gone Court. A warrant issued after she allegedly grabbed $45 from J D Max after a confrontation, with $30 recovered by police. James B Wilson files for final discharge in U S bankruptcy, claiming lack of notice and miscommunication with attorney Sawyer who refused to talk. Creditors in Silver Bow Plumbing case petition Knowles to approve compensation for W B Carroll in Helena.
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Jessie Leste
Jess
Justice Nelgone Court
J. D. Max
Max
James 8. Wilson
United States
Wilson
Sawyer
Silver Bow Plumbing and Electric Supply Company
Knowles
W. RB. Carroll
Helena
Suspect in Cash Register Theft Arraigned in Justice Court
J. K. McNear, arrested days ago on stealing a $100 cash register from McHugh & McDonald, was arraigned in Justice Nelson's court on a receiving stolen property charge. The case is set for next Wednesday at 9 a.m. with bail fixed at $500.
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J. K. McNear
McHugh & McDonald
Justice Nelson
Wa. m
Boston and Montana directors declare quarterly dividend
The Boston and Montana directors met in Boston and declared a regular quarterly dividend of 8 and 5 extra. The dividend is payable February 20 to stockholders of record January 19.
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Boston & Montana
Boston
Cottonwood Coal Co Direct Sale Offer
Direct sale advertisement by Cottonwood Coal Co Rarely offering wash nut coal at $4.00 per ton lump and $4.50 per ton delivered. Office listed at 814 Utah Street and telephone 76.
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Utah Street
Cottonwood Coal Co
Brother-in-law killer arraigned in Walkerville court
L. L. Felker was arraigned this afternoon before Justice O Connor in Walkerville for the shooting death of his brother in law Cunningham. A preliminary hearing is expected next week.
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L. L. Felker
Cunningham
Walkerville
Justice O'Connor
Westflaher Gold Mining Incorporation Filed
Telegraph news notes several incorporations with Libby and Butte ties. Westflaher Gold Mining of Libby files for $100,000 capital to mine and mill ores. Butte Adjustment Company seeks $10,000 capital to handle mercantile claims and debt instruments. Overland club of Butte is incorporated for social and cultural aims. Supreme Court hearing on a certiorari involving Mary Ellen Kelly and Campbell case over attorney fees and probate jurisdiction.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Westflaher Gold Mining Company
J. F. Harris
George Robison
James Ford
L. H. Fauat
Libby
Butte Adjustment Company
Frank H. Pilling
Fred E. Pilling
Carl J. Smith
Butte
Overland Club of
Fred ©. Slemmons
D. Gay Stivers
Glen B. Harrington
George H. Bush
Harry A. Holp
Supreme Court
Mary Ellen Kelly
John F. Kelly
District Court of
Lindsay
Campbell
Prussians Rejoicing in Berlin Bi-Centenary Festivities
Berlin on January 18 marked the second day of the bi centenary celebrations with a festive city. The Bourse banks government offices and courts closed for commemorative church services. The Majestic quarter between the Castle and Brandenburg Gate was crowded as royals and notable figures arrived and troops marched, including wreath bearing standards from the castle to the garrison church led by bands. Emperor William received ovations throughout the day.
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Berlin
Castle
Brandenburg Gate
Winces
William
Sharkey and McCoy Fight Talks Move Forward
New York report says articles of agreement for a Kid McCoy versus Tom Sharkey bout will likely be signed today with forfeit money placed with Al Smith as stakeholder by February 28. Jim Kennedy’s Twentieth Century Athletic Club in San Francisco is the venue, with a potential McGovern bout planned for April and choices including Sullivan Broad Santry White Hamilton Tipton Slasher Gardiner for the opponent.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Tom Sharkey
al Smith
Jim Kennedy
Twentieth Century Athletic Club of
San Francisco
Artlaca
McCoy
Barney Relach
Poner
Pittsburg
Terry McGovern
Twentieth Century Club
McGovern
Dave Sullivan
Kid Broad
Santry
White
Hamilton
Tipton
Gardiner
Rout of Boers Near Ventersburg Reported by Kitchener
London reports General Kitchener dispatches detailing a fierce engagement eight miles west of Ventersburg where Grey with New Zealanders and Bushmen routed about eight hundred Boers. Casualties on both sides are noted. Colville’s mobile column fought near Standerton on January 17, with 15 wounded and one killed.
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London
Kitchener
Pretoria
Grey
Ventersburg
Colville
Standerton
Counl
Students Expatriated for Political Agitation in Russia
One hundred fifty students arrested at Rievy for political agitation are ordered expatriated to Port Arthur for military service. Similar fate awaits many detained in the capital as unrest spreads nationwide. Disturbances are anticipated.
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St. Peterburg
Rievy
Port Arthur
Election Results In Jamaica After General Vote
Kingston Jamaica January 1 The general elections are finished with fourteen members of the legislature returning to their seats. The outcome confirms a shift in representation as voters expressed varied support across constituencies.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Pledged Rebels Stand Against Chamberlain Plan
Thirteen delegates vow to resist Joseph Chamberlain's bid to restore absolute crown authority. If opposition holds, Nielegates will be dispatched to England shortly.
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Ing
Joseph Chamberlain
Chamberlain
Nielegates
England
Veteran of Two Wars From Galesburg Dies at 77
Gen. Leonard Byne of Galesburg Illinois aged 77 died after serving in the U S Army in the Mexican and Civil Wars. He was a charity figure in the army and later collector of Internal Revenue under President Johnson. His father founded Lewiston Michigan.
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Meago
Leonard Byne
Galesburg
U. S. Army
Johnson
Lewiston, Ml
Dismissal of Carrie Nation Charge Cited Delusion Irresponsibility
Wichita Kansas January 18 County Attorney Conley drops the case against Mrs Carrie Nation declaring she is under a delusion to such an extent as to be practically irresponsible. He notes intoxication is no excuse for crime but her mind is impaired and further confinement would not improve her condition.
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Joseph Skubich
Hoyle
Justice
Wichita
Kan
Attoney
Conley
Carrie Nation
Murderers in Hands of Jury at Paterson Trial
Walter McAlistay Warnath and Andrew J Campbell faced a Paterson jury in the murder case of Jennie Bosschieter. After a crowded morning outside the courthouse, the defense rested with Judge Hoffman delivering the closing address and the jury receiving the case before 12 noon.
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Paterson
Walter McAlistay
Warnath
Andrew J. Campbell
Jennie Bosschieter
Saul
Sion
Ji Court House
Wm. T. Hoffman
Levteloek
Martial Law in Kentucky Riot Turmoil Deepens
State militia under Col R D Williams arrived at bin Kentucky before dry peak and began disciplining rioters tied to the feud. Three sons of Dines Shotwell, killed by Rahe White, are sent to Williamsburg for grand jury intimidation charges. Bodies of Busan Vox Sultan Maris and Dimes Shotwell to be buried today amid tense streets and calls to withdraw troops.
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Busan Vox
Sultan Maris
Dimes
Guarda
Feudinta
Hoh
Principa
Wirpeta
Deadlock in Delaware Senate election persists
Dover reports a continued deadlock as the Delaware Legislature votes on two U S senators. On the long term race Richard R. Kenney a Democrat led with 23 followed by John Edward Andrews a Republican with 16 Henry A. Dupont a Republican with 8 Gardner Groves a regular Republican with 2 and one Democrat vote. The tally shows repeated ballots and no clear winner amid absent members.
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Dover
Del
Delaware Texixhiture
Unis
Richard R. Kenny
John Edward Andickscien
Henry A. Dupont
Regwink
Gep
Demacyate
Groves
Exile Plan Faces Slow Progress in Pacific War News
A dispatch from Hong Kong reports General MacArthur and Consul Wildman backing deportation of treatment leaders to Guam. The effort shows mixed results as resistance groups waver and Philippine populations face ongoing pressures amid the broader war in the Pacific.
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New York
Hong Kong
General MacArthur
Wildman
Guam
Philippines
No Change in Prices in Steel Market Claimed
Journal of Promerce reports a delegation of leading steel manufacturers in the city today. Conversation centered on price policy, with no reductions or advances observed. Indications suggest price stability for the near term.
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Sow
York
Jan
Journal of Promerce
Democrat Wins County Treasury Controversy in Spokane
In Spokane on January 18, George Mudgett, the Democratic claimant, secured full possession of the county treasury after Republicans were denied an open restraining order. The books and cash were turned over to Mudgett, while the vault code remained with the defeated side. Chief Deputy Graham of the Republican forces eluded service of a warrant and restraining order, and is in hiding. Contempt proceedings against Graham were dismissed. Republican treasurer candidate Al Smith is still in hiding, expected to emerge later today. Mudgett will hold the office until the Supreme Court rules on the contest in May.
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Spokane
Wash
George Mudgett
Supreme Court
Mudgett
Graham
Crane
AL. Smith
Short of School Money in Olympian Washington
A district communication says the education appropriation is exhausted and unpaid labor bills amount to several hundred dollars. A letter from the superintendent requests an immediate increased appropriation to fund the department, pay deputy superintendents, and cover clerical tasks for the Tetelers examination.
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Olympian
Wash
Chose Today
Pstate
Brown
Hiryan
Mexican rail line concession seen at midwinter carnival
A fragment reports Miguel Abumada of Chiehwatnm Mexico meeting A. By Bulwell promoter of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway at the midwinter carnival in El Paso. A franchising interest for a railway across Mexican states is noted with slow progress.
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Chicago
Tan
el Paso
Miguel Abumada
Chiehwatnm
Mexico
Bulwell
Kansas City
Mexico and Orient Railway
Hoar Secures Sixth Year in Senate Term
Washington date January 18 Mr Lodge presented credentials for Mr Hoar a colleague elected to a six year term beginning March 4 next This marks Hoars fifth election to the Senate and upon expiration of his current term he will have served twenty four years in the body
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Washington
Sen
Lodge of
Manes
Nunets
Hoar
Mer. Hoar
Senate
Alger Again In Bed After Relapse Illness
Detroit January reports say General Alger relapsed and remains confined to bed with grip illness. He previously left office last Monday not feeling well and soon worsened, signaling a serious health setback for the veteran statesman.
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Detroit
Jan
Cien
Alger
Oman
Copper mining shares close mixed in Boston market
The copper mining stocks ended the day with mixed results led by Amalgamated and Anaconda. Parrot and Utah Con show smaller fractional gains while Parrot and Osceola posted modest moves. A Williams typewriter offered for sale and a separate note mentions a man named Job Anderson arrested on insanity charges, with details vague and the case pending.
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Inter Mountain
Boston
Mass
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Montana
Butte
Utah
Job Anderson
Ferns
McGillic
No Cabinet Meeting Report From Washington in January
The president, feeling much better this afternoon, is said to have taken a drive with a new team before signing mail and a brief act. He will not receive visitors before next Wednesday. The usual Friday meeting schedule was suspended, with few details given.
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Washington
Jan
Marcy
Mas Leen
Burned in a church incident in Tacoma and bankruptcy notice
Tacoma's burned church case reports a man killed during an attempted escape in a Montana district case summary. Also notices Frank M Fox declared bankrupt with first creditors meeting set for January 28 in Butte Montana at 2 p.m. Official Thompson Campbell trustee in bankruptcy dated January 18 1908.
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Pultrd
Dstrict
Montana
Frank M
Elwer
Thompson Campbell
Teeserve
Hankruptcy
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