Desperate Straits of the Democracy in Butte
An attempted voter importation scheme to influence the upcoming mayoral race in Butte is exposed. Anaconda workers were recruited to ship in voters, prompting investigations by County Attorney Breen and Republican leaders. Police and local officials vow prosecution for perjury and election-law violations as registration continues in two districts with numerous challenges.
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Democratic Party of
Butte
Anaconda
Butteman
W. H. Davey
Davey
Jimmy
Bee
The
Democracy
Tom Hinds
Breen
Booth
Republican City Central Committee
Prominent UC Educator Sees Butte Growth Potential
A respected University of California faculty member in Butte shares views on the city’s industrial future. He praises Butte’s rapid growth and climate, notes UC President McWheeler’s swift institutional rise, and cites a legislative move for permanent university funding. The piece also lists visiting dignitaries and locals including Banker James A Murray and Senator W A Clark.
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Butte
University of California
Leeters
Vitat
Benjamin McWheeler
United States
Bo Rapid
Millard's ties to Kennett mine and Alder Gulch
J. H. Millard, newly elected U.S. senator from Nebraska, helped found Alder Gulch and ran a Virginia City bank from 1864 to 1867 before returning to Omaha. He owns the Kennett mine near Virginia City, which has seen substantial development in recent years. His son W. B. Millard often visits Montana and oversees Kennett operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Millard
United States
Nebraska
Alder Gulch
Virginia City
Omaha
Senator Millard
Kennett
Montana
W. B. Millard
Young Peoples unions hold first meeting at First Baptist
The first union meeting of the Young Peoples' societies will be held in the First Baptist church on Sunday March 31 at 3 20 p m with the topic Dead to Bin Alive to Christ. Good music. All young people are invited.
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First Union
The
Young Peoples’ Societies
First Baptist Church
Premium on a life policy ad in Mutual Life of New York
An advertisement urges Lent sacrifices by purchasing a Mutual Life of New York life insurance policy. It promises great returns in life or death and directs readers to contact W. C. Bachelor at 48 E Mer in Edwy Butte Montana for details.
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Mutual Life of
New York
W. C. Bachelor
Mer
Edwy
Butte
Mont
Hotels list of guests and visitors across multiple cities
A long roster of names and locales appears under hotels and travel notes. The list includes residents and visitors such as Anna in Portland Harris in Portland L F Starks in San Francisco C Takahoshi Seattle John Jordan St Louis M Sachs Reading W Chamberlain Great Falls and many others linked to cities like Chicago Helena Seattle and New York.
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the Rutte
B. Osana
Chicago
Anna
Portland
Ore
Harris
A. H. Tarbet
Salt Lake
L. F. Starks
San Francisco
F. W. Vogler
Salmon City
Idaho
C. T. Takahoshi
Seattle
John B. Jordan
St.Louis
M. Sachs, Jr
Reading
W. E. Chamberlain
Great Falls
John T. Donaldson
Donald Bradford
the McDermott
E. W. Fiske
Helena
A. O. Taylor
St. Paul
E. Mostey
St. Louis
M. Sachs
New York
T. Alexander
Forsyth
Leslie Willis Spragus
T. F. Richardson
F. A. BeVoore
Lincoln
T. W. Kendall
W. R. Gilpatrick
Cripiote Creek
George E. Doll
Pleasant Valley
J. C. Ryan
J. Rubenstein
H. McWardie
P. H. Griffin
Gold Creek
W. M. Allen
Roger F. Skelly
B. Hirschfield
Phil Franklin
Deadwood
Lethridge
Detroit
Mich
C. M. Johnson
Anaconda
Owen a Union Man in Dispute with Local Bricklayers
E. D. Owen, a Butte bricklayer, declared to Inter Mountain that he is a member of Local Union No. 1 of the Bricklayers and Masons. The two unions have clashed since the 8 hour movement began, with Local No. 1 permitting 8 hours when possible but allowing 9 hours if desired, prompting conflict with the International Union of Bricklayers who targeted him as a victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Owen
Butte
Inter Mountain
Bricklayers and Masons Union
International Union of Bricklayers
Mr. Owen
Adjourned US Court Session Sets May 20 Date
Judge Knowles opened the United States court but with nothing to act on he adjourned until May 20. He will prepare opinions on several matters during the interval.
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Knowles
United States
Cote Files Answer in Divorce Suit Over Desertion
George Cote, defendant in a divorce action filed by his wife, answers the complaint and accuses the plaintiff of deserting him instead of the reverse. He asserts she left him on July 1, 1899, and that he was abandoned.
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George Cote
Butte Workingmen's union indorses labor party slate
At a regular meeting held Friday evening March 28 the Butte Workingmen's union unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the labor party of Butte. The union pledges its members to use honorable means to secure the success of every labor ticket candidate. Signed J. W. Dale president and T. W. Jones recording secretary.
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Bute Workingmen's Union
Workingmen's Union of
Butte
Labor Party of
Mines to be inspected over underground workings decision
Judge Clancy heard a motion in the Anaconda Mining suit requesting an inspection of the Anaconda St Lawrence Never Sweat and other mines. Attorney A J Shores opposed arguing lack of jurisdiction. The judge took the matter under advisement pending a decision on Anvil 45. Bardelle O Connor alleges ownership of Copper Trust mining claim and claims nearby ore extraction.
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Bardelle O'Connor
Anaconda
St. Lawrence
Anaconda Mining Company
Clancy
A. J. Shores
Anaconda Company
Anvil
Connor
City divided into two districts proves efficient in alarms
Two alarms tested the system at the Ames department HQ before 1 PM. A chimney fire at Main and Aluminum burned out without major damage. A second fire at 1270 Second Street, a two story brick building used as a grocery with residence above, caused about 60 damage. Insurance covers 1500. Chief Sanger praised the rapid calls.
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Tient
Vox 86
Main
Aluminum
Argona
Vox 76
Secondtreet
H. A. Garner
Garner
Sanger
Alarma
Aldred
Haytine
Quartz Street
Arizona
Chemical Engine
City Hall
Judgment revived in Davis estate case for $538000
The judgment against Erwin Davis revived in Judge Clancy's court at the request of administrator J H Leyson. The total with principal and interest climbs to $913462.44. Leyson noted nothing had been paid on the judgment. The suit stemmed from loans Andrew J Davis made to Davis before death secured by promissory notes.
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Erwin Davis
James A. Talbot
Andrew J. Davis
Clancy
J. H. Leyson
Mr. Leyson
Honored a Comrade on Birthday at Local Home
J Boyle aged 61 was surprised by Grand Army of the Republic and Ladies Relief corps at 1017 Lewisohn Street. About 40 attended. refreshments provided. gifts presented. Notice to Butte Stationary Engineers' union No 83 members: next meeting at 21 East Fourth Street, Wednesday April 3 TRUBTEKS
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J. Boyle
Grand Army of the Republic
Rielief Corps
bin Residence
Lewisohn Street
Boyle
Mr. Boyle
Butte Stationary Engineers’ Union No
Contractors and Builders Price Cement in Yankton Market
Local dealers advertise domestic Portland cement for wholesale and retail in Yankton. The notice lists agents along Broadway and mentions coal and miscellaneous building materials.
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Yankton
Butte Coal Or
Broadway
Rattle
Ment
Great Northern Rail Round Trip to Boulder Hot Springs Deal
The Great Northern railway offers round trip from Butte to Boulder with a week of board and bathing privileges at Hot Springs hotel for 15.60 dollars. Proprieter A B Reynolds announces the package. Also advertised are Standard Sewing Machines for sale or rent and National Undertakers at 114-11 East Broadway, telephone 363.
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Boulder Hot Springs
Great Northern Railway
Butte
Boulder
Hot Springs Hotel
A. B. Reynolds
National Undertakers
East Broadway
End of Colonization Angers Anaconda Crowd
In Anaconda Montana March 20 the city attorney's decision blocked registration agents, halting a colonisation plan. Sergeants Fitzgerald, Boutin, Noonan, Cavenaugh and Condon returned from the Philippines to a reception in Mattle hall with veterans. Plans for a Spanish American Filipino American veterans organization were discussed for April 12. Ed Devine withdraws from school trustee race. ticket May include I H Neil and Captain Wm Kelly. J T Riley injures foot at work and is hospitalized.
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Tiger Mountain
Anaconda
Mont
Mireh
Boarman
Mattle Hall
Fitzgerald
Butentin
Noonan
Cavenaugh
Condon
Philippines
Montana
Organisa
Fd. Devine
I. H .Neil
Wm. Kelly
Ford and Murphy Fight on East Park Street
T P Ford and Dan Murphy clashed on East Park Street this afternoon. Captain Leyden brought them in, and they will face the police court for the disturbance. Murphy arrived at the jail badly battered with a swollen eye and facial blood from the altercation.
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T. P. Ford
Dan Murphy
East Park Street
Leyden
Murphy
Typewriters For Sale Inquire At Reaver Block House
Old classifieds item lists several typewriters including a Good Union brand and a Smith Premier 48 for sale. Saturday and Sunday are available for inquiries, ask for George at the Reaver Block House location.
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Smith
George
Reaver
Married at the home of the bride near Columbia Gardens
The marriage took place on the evening of March 28 at the bride's home near Columbia Gardens. The ceremony was performed by They J We Tait, uniting Frank Downing and Minnie Carpenter in matrimony.
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Columbia Gardens
J. We Tait
Frank Downing
Minnie Carpenter
Butte Miners Union Calls Special Meeting on March 31
All members are requested to attend a special meeting Sunday afternoon March 31 at Pom. Business of importance to be transacted.
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Butte Miners’ Union
Pom
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James A. Murray
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McDermott
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Hawaiian Islands
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Edgar Kidwell
W. EB. Chamberlain
Great Falla
Watson Boyle
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W. H. H. Dickinson
Missoula
New York City
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Madison
King of Them
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Esty, McPhail
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Sherman
E. Park Butte, Mont
U. P. Societies
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Cote
J. W. Dale
T. W. Jones
Copper Trust
Davis
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Reynier
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Price
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Butte Montana
J.T. Riley
New Works
CG A.turtle
Thos. Sullivan
Mortuary Record
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Wilmert Roy
St. Hydclnthe
Canada
Richards
Cutts
George Cutts
Walgonage
ITER
Wetel and Boarding House Association
Kas
Park Street
J. P. ‘Tobin
Cisaaoe
Reid
W. Broadway
Montane
Ilbert & Jones Co
Arter
North Main Stret
New N. H
St. James Hotel
Mark F. Jon ES
Pres
F.N. Gilbert
Secy
Troas
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