Walkerville Conventions Spark Democratic Ward Delegates
Republicans and Citizens Party held their conventions while Butte Democrats caucused to nominate delegates for tonight's city convention. Fourth ward saw a clash between Ben E Harris and James H Lynch with tensions easing after a nonviolent near punch. Delegates and alternates named span eight wards with many listed by name and affiliation.
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Butte
Ben. Ee
Harris
James H. Lynch
Lynch
Penenls
Walkerville GOP Nominates City Leaders At Convention
John T. Rich headed the Walkerville Republicans nominating for mayor John Mossland treasurer Ed Golden police magistrate and aldermen for wards one two and three. William Crowhurst chaired with Ed Reneuf W Harris Harry Yeo and others on the executive. Resolutions urged a republican city government citing street repairs and a failed street railway proposal and praised fiscal restraint while promising competent governance. The convention also endorsed a citizens party meeting elsewhere.
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John T. Rich
Walkerville
John Mossland
Ed Golden
Ben Aunear
J. H. Johns
I. N. Chaplin
William Crowhurst
Ed Reneuf
W. T. Harris
Harry Yeo
Fred Waters
John Copple
Fred Brule
Albert Martin
Alfred Castle William Crowhurst
Cy Relalick
Jos. Trewarthan
Kane ‘Doldgy
T. 2
Bennetts
John Hill
Jones
Montana
Citizens Party
Local party caucus selects candidates for primaries
Central committee members from Walker- ville Democrats and populists held caucuses last night in the gymnasium and named candidates for the wards. First ward delegates and alternates were chosen with judges and clerks listed. primaries set for 7 to 10 PM at William Flynn's house. Second and third wards also named delegates alternates and judges with primaries to be held before a convention to follow.
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Mike Murray
John Sheridan
Mike Mellville
William Wright
Lloyd Holbrook
John Purcell
James McGuire
Thomas Condor
William McDonnell
Thomas Weenan
Richard Noonan
Thomas Sullivan
Wil Nam Flynn
Mike Datton
Lam A. Donnell
Dave Lee
John Noonan
William Flynn
Tom Shea
Mike Murphy
Mike Gleason
Tom Murphy
Pat Mulligan
John Caddigan
Joseph Phillips
Larry Mulligan
Martin Gleason
Robbery Charge After Friend's Missing Watch
John Helt alleges $200 and his watch were stolen by Chick Waldenher after they rented a room in Butte. Waldenher, who had been sponsored by Helt from New York, denies guilt but was arrested when the watch appeared on him and money was missing. Complaint for pocket larceny expected today.
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Chick” Waldenher
John Helt
Waldenher
Helt
New York
Arizona Street
Butte
Notable Guests At Hotels Listed Names Across Cities
A roster of visitors and residents staying at various hotels is recorded, naming individuals such as C. J. Hughes Jr, E. Harris, J. J. Shaughnessy, De Laney State, C. W. Shearman, C. C. McCrillis, Mrs. R. K. Horn, Silas H. Jenkins, J. H. Klepinger, E. A. Lindsley, C. Warren, Chas. H. Smith, and many others, with affiliations spanning Denver Albany San Francisco Holyoke Philadelphia Chicago and beyond, reflecting a wide traveler network.
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The
Butte
C. J. Hughes, Jr
Denver
E. 8. Harris
Albany
John J. Shaughnessy
San Francisco
de Laney State
New York
C. W. Shearman
C. C. McCrillis
R. K. Horn
Holyoke
Mass
G. R. Bnecoe
Pittsburg
Silas H. Jenkins
New_York
B.C. Patterson
Chicago
J. H. Klepinger
E. A. Lindsley
Menominee
Mich
C. ¥. Warren
Warm Springs
Chas. H. Smith
Boston
Frank Byrne
Great Falls
E. B. Garrett
Helena
L. 8. Abraham
Dod Halford
Boulder
Leo Wormser
J. O'Neil
J. B. McCune
E. I. Holland
Juror Kenck Denies Money for Slot Play in Helena
Affidavits filed in U S court allege juror Kenck took money to gamble in saloons and then denied it. He admits one occasion taking a cigar from McMurran but denies knowing their employer status. Sheriff Davidson notes Wheeler sought money and a keeper role, while Thomas Carson recalls Wheeler spending freely in Kansas City after leaving Montana.
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United States
Rollins Morse
Michael Devitt
Joseph N. Kenck
O. A. Kenck
Plaiiuf
Kenck
Sam McMurran
W.H. Crabtree
McMurran
Crabtree
Heinges
Woodman's
Helena
T. J. Davidson
Lewis and Clarke County
Eustace Wheeler
B. D.weed
Davidson
Kleinschmidt Brothers Consolidated
India
Wheeler
J. Haley
Thomas R. Carson
Great Falls
Montana
Carson
Kansas City
Midland
Washington City
Washington
Clark
Cc. F. King
Ed Coulter
Cab
Helena Cab Co. Driver Disturbed by Large Roll of Bills
Grivera of Hi Bas attended the Helena Cab Co office in March 1900 intoxicated and wished to ride home. He flaunted a large roll of bills, Henry Davie counted them with witnesses present, seven fifty dollar notes noted among smaller bills. Hannigan allegedly waved the cash and spoke of hack drivers not knowing Jimmy Hannigan. Captain O B Totten testifies that Perrett’s son-in-law was at his home the entire evening of December 1894.
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Grivera
Hi Bas
Coe Venes
Helena Cab Co
Henry Davie
aManta
Hannigan
Jimmy Hannigan
O. B. Totten
B. C. Perrett
Ferrett
Census Instructions Arrive on Districting Plan Details
Census Supervisor J E Rickards received a telegram from Washington announcing that the districting plan and pay scales for district enumerators have been mailed and will arrive Friday or Saturday. The ex governor says pay ranges from five to six dollars per day, higher in thickly populated counties, with more authoritative details pending.
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J. E. Rickards
Washington
Doctor Johnson Hurt By Runaway At Depot
Dr J C Johnson was injured near the Butte Anaconda Pacific depot when a buggy wheel struck him as he crossed the railroad track. The team ran away, leaving him badly shaken with a badly wrenched left leg, a cut on the shoulder, and several bruises.
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J. C. Johnson
Butte, Anaconda & Pacific
Test Our 75c Linoleum At Pritchard Carpet Co
In stock carload of good linoleum made by Nairn with the name 3 on the back as a quality guarantee. Large quantity buys lower cost and big savings for you. Test our claims by the 75 cent linoleum at Pritchard Carpet Co located on Main at the corner of ar.
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Nairn
Pritchardee Carpet Co
Main
Reward Offered for Ores Trespass at Montana Claim
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company offers 2500 dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone trespassing to extract ores from the underground workings beneath Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot 172 in Silver Bow County Montana. C. S. Batterman assistant superintendent signs the notice.
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Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Batterman
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P. J. McArthur
Joe Ryan
Thomas F. Courtney
Robert Leonard
John D. Sullivan
Mike Dempsey
Patrick J. Murphy
Jerry Harrington
John Morrison
Charles Ryan
Jerry Lynch
John Montgomery
Mike Welsh
Jim Cooney
John Murray
John Henry Cronin
John ‘Donohoe
Eeeward
Ed, Lynch
A. Holden
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E. M. Rice
W. J. Dawson
H. J. Karr
Dan Brown
A. J. White
E. O. Dugan
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Wm. Orton
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Pat May
James Tyack
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Wm. Sable
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Iderton
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Omaha
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C. J. Jones
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Philipsburg
H. C. Hollenbeck
Missoula
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F. M. Lamb
Big Timber
C. L. Wert
Minneapolis
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Missouri
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P. J. Riley
Neihart
F. C. Clancy
James Nolan
Fort Benton
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Idaho Falls
Dr. German
N. Main
Helland
the Smith Grocery Co
S& Main St
Kenge
DR. Johnson
Silver Bow Lodge
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Dan Yancey
Butte Lodge
Ma Annie Temple
Huie Pock
China
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Rapp
Doddeye
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