Democratic Frauds in City Voter Registration
A district report accuses Democrats of wide scale registration fraud citing nonresidents and ex Walkerville and Centerville workers in Anaconda mine as registered voters. It states Republicans cannot block it yet but the law covers the issue and warns arrests if these individuals vote. Scores of illegally registered voters’ names are claimed already obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscaras
Walkerville
Centerville
Anaconda Company
Injury at Heinze concentrator leaves man with broken leg
Linthaler suffered a fracture of the small bone in his right leg after being caught in a set screw at the Heinze concentrator this afternoon. The head of the leg was badly lacerated and he was taken to Wells' hospital. The injury is not very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linthaler
Heinze Concentrator
Thiis
Wells’ Hospital
Burglary Arrest In Melville Case Report
Constable Ed Elsworth arrested B. FP Whipps this afternoon for burglary after Whipps entered Ed Rowden’s Melville residence last night and stole a gold watch and cash. Local police report the suspect’s capture followed the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. FP. Whipps
Ed Elsworth
Bury
Offi Whipps
Ed Rowden
Melville
Of Interest to Men in Our Clothing Department
A Clothing Department notice invites men to visit for suits priced at 18, 20, and 22 dollars. The offer highlights ready-to-wear ensembles and suggests extended sale days for customer convenience.
Tailored Suits Offered At Bargain Prices
A dealer advertises fine talor-made suits priced at 12.85 dollars, claiming the garments are worth 15.00 to 22.00 dollars in regular markets and urging quick purchase while stock lasts.
Moore's Tale Featured in Walkerville Highway Robbery Trial
In Judge Clyneys court John Moore faces highway robbery charges, with testimony placing him at multiple lodgings in Centerville and Walkerville. Moore testifies he was drunk on Christmas night and injured by a friend in a private fight, while prosecutors argue possible identity confusion amid coat evidence and a December 25 robbery. The Ruth Leggat v Butte Water Co case ended with a plaintiff win in three days.
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John Moore
Hn J. Hagger
Florence
Moore
Mr. Maggerty
Mber
Quinn
Lydon
Haggerty
Lyden
Enat
Patrick H. Sidley
Sherff
Mullins’ Grocery
Centerville
Walkerville
Sidley
William Ferguson
James G. Farr
John W. Mackey
Ferguson
Mackey and Fair
Taylor
WD. Fenner
Thomas McDonald
Anaconda
California
Mike Quinn
McDonald
Sliver Lake
Never Sweat Mine
Thomas Neenan
Daly Street
Croes
Neenan
Virginia City
Nev
Mullins
Tom Sullivan
Clarence Hotel
Mission
South Main Street
John Burke
Butte
San Francisco
Ruth Leggat
Butte Water Company
Rod D. Leggat
J. A. Coram
Water Company
Lindsay
Department of the District Court
Maintiff
Divorce and property actions dominate county court docket
The court heard several filings including a divorce case where L W Cummings is accused of failing to provide support since 1896 and gambling, a separate suit by Margaret Thompson alleging cruelty and adultery with alimony and child custody requests, and a counterclaim of adultery by her husband. Also here are trespass and mining disputes over the Amylode claim near Walkerville, an estate tax report on Grace E Gaylord, and citizenship admissions for E Baker, Joseph Koenich, and Dennis Holland. An order to condemn land adjoining the courthouse was issued with a commission appointed to appraise value and potential county acquisition discussed to ease overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Thompson
Ernest Thompson
Fire Department
Broken Bow
Nebraska
Amy & Silversmith Mining Company
District Court
Joseph Annear
Ben
Pf, Annear
Alfred Johns
Walkerville
Plain- UY
Grace E Gaylord
K. N. Harwood
Lindsay
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Butte Seeks Better Rail Service From Northern Pacific
Local railroad men plan a Helena meeting to protest the new double daily schedule. They argue Butte should keep its stub service to Logan while Helena fares well with four Great Northern and two Northern Pacific trains daily. Homeseekers arrived in Butte. Northern Pacific training and Portland timing cited as positives.
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Helena
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Butte
St. Paul
Butt
Logan
Business Men's Association
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Boulder
Wickes
Northern Pacific Company
Great West
Northern Pacific trains compared for speed and service
A Hatched comparison shows the time between St Paul and Chicago at 13 hours 10 minutes over 402 miles, and Spokane to Tacoma at 12 hours 40 minutes over 401 miles, with actual running speeds near 40 mph. The Northern Pacific lines carry eight to ten cars, face Cascade mountain leveling westward, and stand out for speed and efficiency. The Short Line plans May 1 double Chicago Portland service Granger to Huntington, plus a summer double Salt Lake to Butte and Salt Lake to Portland service.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Tacoma
Pavoma
Northern Pacific Overlands
Chicago Portland Limited
Granger
Huntington
Salt Lake
Butte
Portland
Salt Lake Tribune
Railroad Notes and Rail Officials Arrival in Butte
A. Steifel of Southern Pacific and Commodore Al Magnus of White Star Line arrived in Butte today. An Omaha dispatch notes May 20 as the date western roads will abolish feeding in transit rates. The Shake River steel bridge at Lewiston nears completion as a cantilever bridge. J. McKinnon of B A WP chief clerk has been named traveling freight agent for Great Northern with headquarters in Walla Walla, taking duties April 1. He is a seasoned railroad man formerly with Wisconsin Central.
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al Magnus
White Star Steamship Line
New York City
Butte
Shake River
Lewiston
Salt Lake Tribune
J. (. McKinnon
Great Northern Railway
Walla Walla
McKinnon
Wisconsin Central
Butte Benefit for First Regiment Volunteers in Philippines
For the benefit of Butte Companies 1, F and G, First Regiment Montana Volunteers serving in the Philippines. All expenses amounting to not less than 600 dollars borne by Mass Union. Tickets cost one silver dollar for entry for a gentleman and lady or one gentleman plus half a silver dollar for extra or unattended ladies. Proceeds support the grand cause in Putte with tickets at Montana’s Music and Orton Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Montana
Philippines
Putte
Mus
Orton Bros
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Sancre
Goldwater's Fire Sale
Goldwater
N. Main St
Butte, Mont
the Court House
Lillie E. Cummings
L. W. Cummings
Laramie
Wyo
Department No. 2
E. Baker
Joseph Koenich
Dennis Holland
Dennis
America
Baker
Mr. Koensch
N. P
Ore
Pioneer Press
A. Steifel
Southern Pacific
Mustcians' Mutual Protective Union of
Renshaw Hall
Miner’s Union
Cans Cove
Schilling
Price
Lutey Bros Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Ats Am Taides
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