City Council Passes Smallpox Resolution and Staffing Edits
The city council by resolution ended the smallpox epidemic and called for Dr Alexander to resign or report, while Dr Monroe faces removal. They also debated paving South Main and North Wyoming, created a plumbing inspector post at 1500, investigated library trustee conflicts, planned Woolman street land purchase, and awarded Barker a polling booth contract. Additional talks covered the Arizona street fire station, pawnshop curfew, and private telegraph line study.
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Monroe
Alexander
McCarthy
South Main Street
Wyoming Street
Judiciary Committee
Library
Polk Directory
Woolman Street
William Barker
Arizona Street
Riddel
White
Adolph Wetstein
City Republican Convention Called in Butte Montana
Butte Montana holds a city Republican convention on March 19 to nominate one alderman per ward for the April 2 election with caucuses March 15 and primary meetings March 16. Delegates and alternates from each ward, eight of each, are planned with eight locations citywide for caucus and primary events.
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Butte
Montana
Republican Party
Mont
John Cannons
East
Granite Street
E. J. Nichols
Justice
West
Tachell's
EB. Broadway
Hall Bros
Hamilton Street
Bennett Bros. Co
East Park
South Montana Street
St. James Hotel
Main
Porphyry Streets
N. M’donald
Pictures for high school presented to Butte High
Mrs Lee Stuart Wadsworth of Boston presented Butte High School with a picture tracing the history of the stars and stripes. The gift was made through Mrs J B White. Henry Mueller, chairman of the board of trustees, donated five pictures of American authors to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Stuart Wadsworth
Boston
Butte High School
J. B. White
Henry Mueller
William Connell Files for Bankruptcy in Butte Court
William Connell of Butte has filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S court. Unsecured creditors claim 307 20 for various individuals and firms including Dr Barker Bonners Ferry Idaho and Nelson Jefferson Butte. Assets total 150 including wages at Speculator mine and apparel. $60 exempt. Hearing date set for March 2.
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William Connell
Butte
United States
Dr. Barker
Bonner’s Ferry
Idna
J. A. Beall
A. E. Jefferson
Oconock
Idaho
Nelson Jefferson
Clowes Miles
R. L. Brooks
Rossland
B. C
Caprice Co
Death of early valley settler Railsback in Bozeman
David Railsback, a pioneer settler in the valley, died last night in Bozeman at age sixty after a fall on an icy sidewalk. His death stems from an internal illness, with a large family in the county. Funeral planned for tomorrow. Major James Drennan’s body expected Sunday for early-week rites. Court actions include a postponed criminal case, a right of way trial, and Frank Scott assault charges. County commissioners and local officials noted, with visits from Major Isdell and Sheriff Kellogg.
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Bozeman
David Railsback
Railaback
Billings
E. O. Railsback
Helena
Caat
James Drennan
Frank Camp
San Francisco
Drennan
Frank Scott
Scott
Mayor McCarthy Orders Sidewalk Snow Cleanup Enforcement
Mayor McCarthy announced a city ordinance requiring building owners to clear snow from sidewalks. He stated business areas comply and pedestrians are safer, while residential areas lack adherence. Police will enforce the ordinance to ensure compliance citywide.
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McCarthy
Dentist Dr German Warns of Cold Wave Coal Orders
Dr German, a dentist at 114 N Main, urges customers to prepare for a cold wave by ordering Kemmerer coal from J Monroe & Co at 7 East Broadway. The firm notes fresh coal stock and prompt filling of orders. A public notice states Isaac Barnett will not be responsible for any debts contracted by his wife Mable Barnett of East Butte.
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J. Monroe & CO
East Broadway
Saac Barnett
Mable Barnett
East Butte
Northern Pacific Runs Pullman Sleeping Cars to St Louis and St Paul
The Northern Pacific remains the sole line operating Pullman Standard sleeping cars from Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis. Two sleeping cars run on the night train from Anaconda and Butte, one car from Anaconda via Billings and Burlington to St Louis, and one from Butte to St Paul, with no changes of cars en route.
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Northern Pacific
Anacon
St. Paul
St Louis
Anaconda
Butte
Billings
Burlington
St. Louis
Tarbet Relates Duel Tale From Montana Frontier
A. H. Tarbet recalls Samuel Ward and Col. W. F. Sanders once allies in Montana and rivaled by politics. Sanders jokes of a duel with Word at Beaver canyon using an Indian war whoop as weapon sparks stormy audience memory during a chilling Beaver canyon night encampment. Word later vanishes to Alaska, possibly to settle the feud.
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A. H. Tarbet
Salt Lake City
Montana
Waldorf-Astoria
Mr. Tarbet
Samuel Ward
Col
W. F. Sandéra
Saphora
Thomas H. Carter
Congress
W. A. Clark
Sanders
United States
Carter-Clark
Agar Sanders
Tarbet
Col. Sanders
Butte
Ward
Beaver Canyon
Paign
Pepe Dayrath
New Seacentie
Joseph
Butte Viewlnugh
Helena
Bam” Ward
Virginia City Company
Indiana
Diwa
Alaska
Manders
New York Tribune
Sailing from Seattle to Gold Fields Vessels Listed
Cape Nome travelers can book passage on multiple ships from Seattle including Oregon Geo W Dickinson Caronne Ohio Tacoma Centennial Santa Ana Roanoke. Reservations at Northern Pacific City Ticket Office Butte Montana or write to W H Merriman Gen Agent.
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Seattle
Oregon
Geo. W. Dickinson
Caronne
Ohio
Tacoma
Centennial
Santa Ana
Roanoke
Northern Pacific City
Corner Park
Main Streets
Butte
Mont
W. H. Merriman
Excursion Tickets Via The Milwaukee Offer Round Trip Fare
On March 6 and 10 C. M. and 8 P. R. will sell excursion tickets to a large South and Southwest territory via Chicago St. Louis and Kansas City at one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. No extra charge on the Pioneer Limited between Twin Cities Milwaukee and Chicago. Apply at The Milwaukee offices for details or write J. F. Conley Assistant General Pass.
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C. M
P. R
Chicago
St. Louis
Kansas City
Pioneer
Twin Cities
Milwaukee
Reward for information on copper mine ore thefts in Montana
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company offers 2600 dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone who extracts or removes ores or minerals from underground workings beneath the surface of the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot No 172 in Silver Bow County Montana. Signed by C. S. Batterman Assistant Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Batterman
Reward Offered For Information On Trespass At Michael Davitt Lode
The Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company offers 2500 dollars for information leading to the detection or conviction of anyone who trespasses and removes ores from underground workings under portions of the Michael Davitt lode claim as specified by state or U S courts in Montana. C. S. Batterman Assistant Superintendent signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Davitt
Montana
Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Batterman
Ass't
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Phoenix
Thompson Invest’nt CO
Butte, Mont
Brobeck
Brobeck’s
Muscatel
White House
Hoffman House
New York
West Broadway
Richelieu
Richelieu’ Brand
Salm
Miners’ Cash Grocery
Galena
J.e.tuite
Montenn Street
DR. Monroe
Tras
City Republican Convention
W. Tallant
Bozeman News
Board of County Commissioners
Gallatin
Patterson
Cameron
Foster
Philadelphia
Major Isdell
Madison County
Sheriff Kellogg
Big Timber
Dr. German
N. Main
ST. Paul and ST. Louis
Idaho Ranch
The
Ane
Ducks
Ower
Cape Nome
SION
J. F Conley
Pass
Minn
Doddeye
Park St. Butte
Lutey’s
Neufchatel
Ae Oe
Pillsbury
Jersey
Lutey Bros
Park St
Rockers
National Steel
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
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