Shafer Trial Postponed to February 6 in Murder Case
Absence of Attorney J J Wines causes delay in the Shafer murder trial of John Hawkins. The proceeding shifts from February 1 to February 6. State v Kreig set for February 6. Skofane in Stinelas on February 7. Thompson Palle Lander Co. v Reed et al February 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Wines
Joseph Shafer
John Hawkins
Cmnigy Clancy
Tate
Clancy
Joan L. Kreig
Skofane
Stinelas
Westlaker
Westlake
Release of Charles J. Sward Sparks Court Critique in Meaderville
Charles J. Sward is freed from county jail after about two months. County Attorney requests dismissal due to alleged faulty proceedings by Justice Kirkwood in a robbery case tied to a saloon hold up in Meaderville. Judge Clancy’s court hears arguments over lack of proper notice and representation, with strong criticisms of the arrest process and county attorney involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Sward
Connolly
Dominick Salki
Meaderville
Sward
Meadorville
Kirkwood
District Court
W. BF. Kirkwood
Silver How
Butte
Ductice Kirkwood
Justice of the Peace
Dominick Saiki
Dominick Sali
Casi
W. P. Kirkwood
H.C. Worthington
Worthington
What Happened to Jones at the Grand
The Grand presented What Happened to Jones with Harry Carson Clarke as the star. Clarke delivers refined comedy, avoiding vulgar buffoonery, using expressive gestures and subtle facial cues to engage the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
the Grand
Harry Carson Clarke
Butte
Mr. Clarke
Police Court Dismisses Boy Charged With Stealing Iron
In a morning session Judge Ferrell discharged a youth arrested on a complaint by Fred L. Melcher of Western Tren for stealing iron. M L Wines represented the boy. Melcher did not appear. The docket also notes Matt Connors fined for being plain drunk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Willis
Fred
Western Tren
Melcher
Ferrell
M. L. Wines
Wines
Grand Masquerade Ball at Renshaw Hall on St Valentine's Eve
A grand masquerade ball is announced for Monday evening February 1 1808 at Renshaw Hall with six prizes for pairs. Ladies and gentlemen are invited to wear masquerade costumes at the Palais Royal style event by the Lone of Hermas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renshaw Hall
Valentine
Hermas
Palais Royal
David McDonald Dies of Pneumonia At County Hospital
David McDonald age about 70 died this morning at the county hospital from pneumonia. A well known old timer and former contractor and builder, his remains are at Tachells undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David McDonald
Tachells
Clark elected U S senator in Montana amid jubilant Butte
News from Helena confirms W A Clark wins Montana Senate seat. Butte exploded in celebration with whistles, cannon blasts, and flag decorated Clark Bros. tanks as crowds surged to welcome the Democratic shift and mark the end of the deadlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Clark
United States
Montana
Bute
Helena Carter
Clark
Thia
Chirk
Clark Bros
Clovis
Fation
Buttes
Mining Stocks Fall on Gold Rates in Montana Trade
Boston January report notes Butt Gold Allings at low rates as miners and speculators watch Montana markets. Dr Wix cited as commentator in brief stock update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wix
Court session details turbulent with multiple cases and pleas
Judge Clancy presided in district court listing the Harrington divorce decree and motions in the Alexander Murray murder case. Searle and Olson plead guilty to stolen goods. Sillary refused to state his name. hearings set for Ferdinand Pitcher and Tom Morphy with February dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
Department of the Distrrer Court
Michel Harrington
Mary Harrington
John Searle
Charles Olson
Robe Sillary
Sillary
Tie
Wynine
William Hoyarene
Robert Sita
Hinkelt
Searle
Ferdinand Pither
Tom Morphy
Phomies Bown
Mirriieton
Dope Arrest of Frank Jewell Reported by Officers Murphy and Ray
The article states Frank Jewell was arrested by Detectives Murphy and Ray for allegedly weaving stolen bed clothing from Mee Miller of Westone Street about four or five years ago. Jewell is described as a well to do rubber and once enjoyed a wide circle of acquaintances before leaving Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jewell
Ula Morming
Euectives
Murphy
Ray
Fem Mee Miller
Westeine Street
Jewell
Butte
Secret Service Arrest Sparks End of Enlistment Tale
The subject was arrested by Secret Service detectives and forced to serve out his term of enlistment. Upon return he became a morphing and conxcathe fiend, now committing petty thefts to obtain the ideag, with this act described as one of those thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Service
City News In Brief From Missoula Montana Fare
Local items include Montana Music Co. ads and Post Office stand for visas and stationery. Coal, wood and feed dealers listed with addresses and phone numbers. A cargo of civic notices mentions United Commercial Travelers meeting, Norwegian Lutheran services, and church events. Jury foreman Howard Adams and memorial addresses at Carywinors' Union Hall are noted along with a police roundup of youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Fates
Uner
Montana Music Co
PostoMee
Excelsior Sewing Machine
Sherman's
Park Street
Grantey
Montana
Bulle Feed and Fuel Co
Wyoming
W. Galena Street
H. H. Hanson
Hiott
South Main
Drig and Arsay Supply Company
East Park Street
Hhutte Stave Repair Co
E. Park
de Haas
Utahlavenne
United Commercial Travelers
Fragmented Vague Account Describes Snow and Fallout
A garbled report details heavy snowfall and disruptions on an unspecified day. It mentions residents, railway concerns, potential danger from collapsing structures, and warnings about plummeting conditions. The text references locations and entities vaguely, without clear names or dates.
Local Society Notes Mention Parade and Community Figures
The fragment mentions several individuals and groups connected to society events, including names like Leeper Bathe, McTaughon, Jonette Mea, and the Petites, with references to relatives, weddings, and community roles in a small town setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mts
Tia Lahey
Sarvs
Wits
Mit McTaughon
Armingine
Jonette Mea
Pipe Rattlers
Moto Trewern
Mineelion Stevens
Magee Darn
Mert Worthingter
Tite Harrie
Halinah Biel Mobie Bleeh
Gillen Melangidin
Via Willits
Glarys Bowet
Joseie Maetemon
Sin Mearterpon
Lula Darwin
Joli Ploedinag
Indie Mes Pardhy
Nate Walftee
MoeLaughtry
Geee Tate
Neil Giles
Everele Cheybaen
Coy Gray
Gee Chirk
Ken Caedival
Rasa Me Hiven
Wan
Hocking
Doe. Walk
Mark Danes
Clark wins Montana seat after protracted senate ballot
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena chronicled intense scenes as William A Clark of Butte secured Montana’s United States Senate seat for six years. The seventeenth joint ballot produced Clark’s final victory amid cheers and volleys of hisses, with key votes and speeches shaping the outcome and a celebratory mood planned for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Jah
William A. Clark
Butte
Montana
United States Senate
Chunk
Phillippies
Ree
Clark
Bowlen
Carbon
Ok AL
Conrad
Leonard
Magin
Nis
Fox
Total
Babay
Hoffian
C. Stanton
Joint Assembly
Vleatel
Senate
Geiger
Worden
Senate Republic
McKay
Senate HM
Linday
Hedges
House
Marshall Mitchell
Chik
Philips
Mariil Thewalt
Sse
Clark Conrad
Maginnis
Marshall
Beasley
Chirk
Camme Bywater
Miles Finten
W. A. Chock
Virginia
Howe
Clerk
Ingersoll
Jace Qneth
Johnson
Long
Maleyes
Ter
Lindsay
Agit Hedges
Remy Milne
Donowne
Charl
Wil
Tisees
Ape Plause
Cal Calle
Delluduth
Matis
Sif
Remirks Fens
Misesila
Vince Cubs
Boeings
Virginia City Visitors and Local Moves Highlight City Notes
Virginia City attorney Stewart dies in the city. Rev J E Melkean of Seattle visits friend New G H Peese. Mrs Mary Kerrigan of St Paul visits sister Mrs Alex Gray. Patrick Clark and F C Kingsbury of Spokane tour national capital. L G Phelps of Great Falls visits Washington. David Porter, ex hardware chief at Anaconda Mining, heads to Denver to settle. James Sommers of Madison County returns from Warm Springs after James Gaylord, judged insane, was placed in the asylum in Norris. Pound pocketbook offered at J Hy layson's North Main jewelry store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SV. Stewart
Virginia
J. E. Melkean
Seattle
G. H. Peese
Mary Kerrigan
St. Paul
Alex Gray
Patrick Clark
F.C. Kingsbury
Spokane
L. G. Phelps
Great Falls
Iealee Vislting
Washington
David ©. Porter
Anaconda Mining Company
Denver
Shei James Sommers
Madison County
Warm Springs
James Gaylord
Gaylord
Nor=ris
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Om Bey
Casino
Case
Silver Crown Cortese
Case Marrow
Peas
Eamon
Bruery
Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Bronowarn
Eee
Jordan & Whitney
S. Montana Street
Tel
Butte, Mont
Hong Kong
W. Park St
Hum Fay
J.e.taite
Ings
Montana Street
Liewellyn
Mateh
Mutual Inurance Company
Justice Kirkwood
India
Fee
Hoe
Ballarat
Australia
Olive Snider
Monica Lee
Hood
Dr. Wix
Police Court
Clark's
BUITE
Montana Tun
Boston
Butt
Mamie Rogers
Clincy
Kenner
Janene Jr
Alexander Murray
John W. Cotter
Chaney
Love
Neary
Robert Meurile
Alexaner Machel
Bowenunty
Superior Court of the Estates
Montana Union Tail Way Company
agaMet Loney Bowens
GW Ta
Mogenetum
Samuel Philips
Adalph Selwade
Jane He Dygert
Phillips
Alcantara
Amy
City News
Rabie Maurice Eivenberd
Carywinors
Uvien Hall
Raet Park Etteri
Wien
Geereliry
Sheebrte
Montina
Apes Sun Moy
Prine MB
Centerville
Vaid Freedell
Osh
Echanke
Nani
Phe
Stern
Peetie
Eencie
Riowell
Suai
Additional Society
Aler
J. Hylayson
North Main Street
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