Exit Mr Murray Gets Four Years in Prison
In district court Judge Clancy sentenced Frank Murray to four years in the penitentiary for robbery against Robert Boyd, a Civil War veteran. Murray’s attorney, M D Kelly, argued at length and Murray was allowed to speak briefly before dismissal. The trial exposed disputes over a purse and corroborating testimony, including notes on Noonan and other witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Clancy
Frank Murray
Robert Boyd
Butte
Kentucky
Murray
M. D. Kelly
Boyd
Noonan
Tindsay
George W. Davis
Thea Jane Davis
County Auditor Reports Child Sent To Orphans' Home
Griffin drove into the mountains beyond the Nine Mile House in the evening and returned to the poor farm with a ten month old child belonging to Alma Freudien. The child is being cared for by an old woman at ten dollars per month to the county, and will be sent to the Orphans' Home at Twin Bridges tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffin
Asar
Alma Freudien
Twin Bridges
Burglars Steal 1000 Cigars From Heilbronner Plant
A May 25 burglary at the I A Heilbronner Cigar store room led to the loss of about 1000 cigars weighing roughly 250 pounds. Intruders bored through a wooden partition from the adjoining room, broke a door, and carried the stock away likely during the 1 to 2 am window. Police diverted patrols and rounded up vagrants nearby during the incident hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Heilbronner Cigar Company
Hellbronner Printine Company
Park
Main Streets
The Big Mining Suit Set for November Trial
The retrial of the Boston & Montana versus Montana Ore Purchasing Co. may not occur until November. In Helena court discussions with Judge Knowles and judges McHatton and others failed to set a July date, with both sides reluctant to delay but agreeing to push the case to the November term due to scheduling conflicts and other ongoing matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana Company
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Butte
Helena
John J. MecHation
Butie
Knowles
Butte & Boston
Pennsylvania
Barns-Johnstown
Lesshhan
Porbis
McHatton
Patterson
Forblis
Judge McHatton
Mr. Forbis
Tudge Knowles
For- Wisbeg
Copper Market Quiet Amid Export Demand Shifts
Engineering and Mining Journal notes subdued copper trading with modest export demand and apathetic local buyers. Prices show small changes with lake copper at 18 1 2c, refined and manufactured sorts quoted variously. London market fluctuates between 75 128 6d and 76 15s, with three month close at 75 12 6d. Copper statistics reportedly up 3,000 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Missing Officers Track Cigar Theft Ring in City
Police report a theft involving La Me- Unda cigars stamped Ia Melinda. A list of persons handling the goods is available, aiding pursuit across state towns. A reward stands for information leading to the burglars’ apprehension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aineritescamae
Copper magnate funds rebuild of Western Iron works
Marcus Daly spoke with Melcher and Banden of Western Iron works after a disaster in front of the Butte hotel. Daly offered to advance the money to rebuild, and accompanied them to the bank to arrange financing. The plant will be rebuilt, bringing relief to the owners and workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Daly
Messrs
Melcher
Bandeni
Western Iron Works
Butte Hotel
Woman Tries Malicious Mischief Charge in County Court
Mrs. Mary Curtis, tried in Justice Nichols' court for malicious mischief, was found guilty and sentenced to 30 days in the county jail. After release for a prior disturbance, she smashed front windows at 619 Tah Avenue, leading to Mrs. Hattie Pennington's arrest. Her testimony denying the allegations was deemed untruthful by the jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curtis
Local Grocery Advert Price Snapshots
A reel of sale lines shows per gallon price 1.25 for KUNER'S SAUER KRAUT and 3 pound can size. BEARDSLEY'S SHREDDED CODFISH sold per can. Dill pickles praised as best in the city. Imported salami sausage priced 30 cents per pound.
Rock Drilling Contest Opens Entries At Short Line Park
Entries are invited from all teams for a grand rock drilling contest to be held at Short Line Park on July 2. Liberal purse and prizes promised. Judges and timekeepers to be chosen by participants. For details, contact CHAS LIEBENSTEIN, Room 428 Hennessy Building. Also notes on local tailoring services and Butte Optical Co. locations and offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Line Park
Chas
Liebenstein
Hennessy Building
Switches Drop at Mrs. Prrbhright’s Store for Ten Days
A great reduction in switches is announced for the next ten days at Mrs. A. Prrbhright's, located at 401 West Granite. The sale highlights substantial discounts on a wide assortment of switches.
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MR Murray
Shadwell
Lucey
Daniel Lucey
Patrick L. Regan
Wtuyday
Almer Ensminger
Peter Normandie
George Mudd
Big Hole River
Thomas Saddler
One O'Connell
Centerville
Saddler
Young Bouts
Nesault
Oscar Paull
Mth
Te Shadwell
Supreme Court
Uate
Ako
Martin O'Conner
Lippincott
Chines Tday
Ihe ‘Ot
George W. Nicholson
Jaames Wilson
Joseph Shafer
Jol Hawking
William
W. Patterson
W. J. Cobban
Samuel Mulgilie
John B. McClernan
Arnest Mardcastle
Frank Britton
A. C. White
of Gooda
White
I. A. Heilbronner
Gagnon Mine
Gagnon
Son
Lynndale
East Side
Anaconda Road
Placer Street
South Washington
New
East First
West Alabama
Mr. Dodd
Dave
Stongerd “Carriage Works
S. Main St
Gramling’s Turkish Baths
Main
Brobeck
Java
Asc
Dickerson
Vermont
Montana
W. Broadway
C. F. Fisher
W. Galena
Butte Optical Co
Owsley Block
Dr. Wix
Butte Sewer Pipe & Tile Co
Godart
Broadway
Buite
Miner
Stoddard Han
Europe
Columbia Block
Wix
Pasteur
Pillsbury
Hood River
fLutey Bros Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Tlia
Tas Piasses
Philippines
Klondike
Mediamee
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