Peters Trial Opens in Butte Murder Case
The state rests its case against Harry W. Peters accused of stabbing Edward T. Colby on February 15, 1900. Witnesses describe the fatal wound, subsequent surgery, and post mortem findings including septic peritonitis from a knife thrust. Defense challenges peremptory jurors as panel is sworn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Peters
Edward T. Colby
John F. Hogan
W. H. Strumbaugh
Dominic Hartilina
John J. Harrington
John Tippett
A. G. McIntyre
Harry North
James Guest
I. M. Walker
M. W. Blyers
Robert Hauswirth
Thomas Dillon
Mr. Connolly
Peters
Colby
Edward L. Simons
Simons
Butte
Louisville
Weyerhorst
Galena
Idaho
Main
Montana Street
Park
Louise
Bryan
Jailed for Assault In Butte Saloon Fight
Frank La Blanc one time center rush of the Butte football team and Jack Johnson are jailed awaiting the recovery of Marco Matikovich an Austrian who was assaulted in the Little Chief saloon yesterday Matikovich and fellow countryman John Czarovich fought in the saloon Matikovich had the best of the encounter before La Blanc and Johnson who were strangers to both intervened and severely beat him The Austrian is in the hospital with a broken nose and a badly bruised head
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank la Blanc
Butte
Jack Johnson
Marco Matikovich
Little Chief
Matikowich
John Czarovich
la Blanc
Johnson
Talle
Crystal Springs outing offers good meals and halls
A pleasant drive and general good time at Crystal Springs four miles west of Butte with good accommodations and excellent meals at moderate prices. Private parties can secure the dance halls and music by notifying in advance.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Assistance for Cline Fund Established after Fire
A local effort formed with Inter Mountain as charter to raise twenty five dollars for J. Cline a harness dealer burned out in Wednesday morning's fire. Dr German dentist at 114 North Main Street notes swatches and watches for sale. Ed Rubenstein Watch and Jewelers lists Hast Park items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Ta J. Cline
City Fathers Move to Fund Fourth of July Efforts
Butte council in special session considers bids for West Park street sewer, rejects two $465 offers as excessive, accepts Moran tax collection offer for $1 125, refers a Bell Telephone anchor permit, and approves contributions to the Fourth of July celebration. Also approves water main extension, street work, and council bills on Missouri Avenue and Iron Street. Norris & Rowe animal show announced with free parade Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park Street
Peter Oren
H. M. Sandfeld
Oren
Moran
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
East Broadway
Sanger
Tim Thornton
McMillan & Floyd
Delaware Avenue
Jackson
Coppers Streets
Colorado Streets
Fremont Street
Carte Blanche
Bray
Copper Street
Judiciary
Missouri Avenue
Iron Street
Butte Mercantile Company
Thomas Smith
H. Cohen
Fire and Water Committee
Water Company
Park
Washington
Gold Streets
Alabama
Caledonia
Copper
Judiciary Committee
Quartz Street
Building and Light Committee
Ex Congressmen Lewis Seeks Vice Presidency With Western Delegates
Ex congressman James Hamilton Lewis of Washington travels toward Kansas City as a leading vice presidential candidate. He holds Oregon, Washington, and Idaho endorsements and hopes Montana delegates back him. Lewis notes possible Bryan backing and discusses regional political dynamics and Roosevelt’s influence on the ticket. He stays in the city until tomorrow and downplays Hills as a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hamilton Lewis
Bryan
Mr. Lewis
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Lewis
Hills
Hill
Local Briefs From Butte City News
A montage of notices lists offices and moves including Singer office for beat off and needles at 219 N Main, Orton Bros pianos and organs. Dr MacNevin to resume practice July 1 from the east. John N Olson violin teacher at 312 West Park. R Reed opening a barn at 226 South Main. Langlois opens Pride of Butte stables for boarders. social at Columbia Gardens tonight. Mrs S D Beebe piano lessons at 44 South Wyoming. German canaries at Butte Bird Store 68 West Broadway. available offices 52 Broadway in Telephone Building. California Oil stocks offered by A G Allan. alert to fathers and plasterers to stay away. Manitou Waters bottled by Montana Liquor Co.. new harness stock at N Jobinville East Park. performances at corner Wyoming and Silver with a grand free street parade Friday at 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer
Orton Bros
N. Main
Shep & Dolman
Porkythe
Owsley Block
MacNevin
John N. Olaon
Weat Park
R. Reed
Souith Main
Jones
East Park
Charles Langlois
Butte
Columbia Gardens
Sven
D. Beebe
South Wyoming
Butte Bird Store
West Broadway
B. Broadway
Dr. Wells
California
A. G. Allan
Dorothy Block
Ed Grosser
Building Trades Council
Montana Liquor Company
N. Jobinville
Arizona
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Gagnon
McQueen
Oxford
Graham
Seaman E
Cook
East Park Street
Aisity
Rex
the Smith Grocery Co
Male St
J. W. Alexander
St. James Hospital
W. H. Hanson
Montreal
New York City
George H. Wells
Hanson
Wells
Club House
van Camp
Batavia Blueberries
Cash Grocery
Dr. German
N. Main St
Rubenstein
Wateh and Jewelers
Ta Hast Park
West Park Street Bower
Missouri Ave
Norris & Rowe
Wyoming and
Silver Streets
Kansas City
Northwestern
New Yorker
Admiral Schley
Elliott Danforth
Judge Parker
New York
Wyomin
J. Calder
D.D. S
Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Surgery
Haskell's
Prosthetic School of Dentistry
Owsley Building
Helnge
Ott
Boyle
Pandora
Rowe
Aes Cream Horserad- Nendid
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Ss Seewenee Seeesenses
I.x.s
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Company
Butt
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