Christmas Edition of the Gold Digger Outlines Nome News
The Christmas issue of the Nome Gold Digger, sent by fast express via Dawson City, reports a mild Nome winter, mining notes on Inland district creeks with pay per pan, and two murders of prospectors near Norton Sound. It highlights the first baby born at Nome, the Tiger’s eccentricities, gaming at Dawson, and local shop bargains in Butte.
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Nome
Butte
Nome City
Kimballs
Dawson City
Chicago
Snake River
Costa Depaga
Banner
Ruby
Cahill
Ptarmigan
Green
Johnson
Strom
Penny River
Admiral
Dewey
New York
Princesa Blujak
Mary
Sinrock
Mis
John A. Dexter
Dexter Creek
Gordon
George Washington
C. B. Health
Dawson
W. W. Wright
Norton Sound
Rodney
Alderman Bryant's Banquet at the Auditorium
Mayor McCarthy presided as Alderman Thomas Bryant of the second ward hosted a farewell banquet for outgoing aldermen and welcomed several aldermen-elect. City officials and friends, including newspaper men, attended the lavish reception featuring a fine menu and wine.
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Thomas Bryant
Second Ward
Bryant
Mayor McCarthy Hosts Civic Dinner Attended by City Officials
The event honored Alderman Bryant with Mayor McCarthy as toastmaster. Guests included City Attorney Lamb, Coroner Jullien, Chief Sanger, and many city leaders. Speeches praised Bryant and the host, ending with a chorus of “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”
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McCarthy
O. J. McConnell
ER. D
Bide J. M. Evans
J. J. Knowlton
P. J Arthur
Hugh Smith
Joe Archambault
BR. P. Kelly
W. J. Noyes
William Page
Henry Kroger
L. C. Congdon
BE. J. Mayo
The
Miner
W. W. Cheely
H. E Rafferty
Jack McLaughlin
W. J. Dawson
Jerry Connolly
Granite County
P. L. Miller
Emil Denis
Harry A. Gallwey
A. B. Cohn
Toustmaster
Bryant
Lamb
W. W. Wallaworth
Phil Julien
Jullien
O Connor Denies Estate Debt In Doyle Case
Patrick O Connor answers the Dolan estate complaint admitting Dolan holds the property rights but denying owing money. He concedes drawing 174.74 from the estate bank as part of winding up the Doyle copartnership and admits exclusive saloon possession to settle affairs. He denies selling the estate or withholding books but says he refused to turn them over though has authority to do so. He says he is collecting firm accounts to pay debts and not to his own use.
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Patrick O'Connor
James Dolan
Patrick Doyle
Dolan
Doyle
Monahan
Costello in Police Court After Street Altercation
J S Costello, fighter, pleaded not guilty in police court after an incident near the Butte brewery. He claimed he whipped two men who insulted him, with the judge adjourning the case until Tuesday. Miss Ryan set for two alleged touches downs and released on bond. Bond forfeited for Miss Brown after a domestic disturbance. Hennessy’s store advertises bargains for Montana residents.
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J. S.costello
Butte
Costello
Dwigo Sullivan
Robert Maxgut
John Doe
T May Ryan
Galena Street
Order to Show Cause in Mining Case Sealed
Judge Lindsay orders Montana Ore Purchasing Chile Johnstown companies to appear at 2 o clock on the 14th to show why they should not be en joined and restrained during the Boston and Montana company suit. Also an advertisement offers white muslin shirts at half price.
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Lindsay
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Chile Company
Johnstown Company
Boston and Montana Company
Chile
Johnstown
Police Captain Charged With Assault in County Court
James Leyden, captain of police, is charged with third degree assault against John Vanderghote in the city jail. A county attorney issued the complaint last evening, a warrant was served by Constable Ellsworth, and Leyden’s case is set for 2 PM next Monday in Justice Nichols' court.
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James Leyden
John Vanderghote
Vity
Justice Nichols
Ellsworth
Leyden
Nine Quarantined as Smallpox Struggles Rise
Nine residents in a Mahoney Street dwelling with two smallpox cases face starvation and lack food or fuel. A man with a confirmed case and a child are among those quarantined in the three room house. County Commissioners request an immediate audit to determine relief needs as authorities seek the family's identity.
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Mahoney Street
Clark
Attorney seeks water supply order for Delaware avenue home
Attorney Robert Coombe petitioned the district court for an alternative writ of mandate to compel Butte Water to restore water to his double frame house on Delaware avenue. He states water was cut off on the first of the month after offering payment and notes prior months had water except one. he offered $9 for three months on May 1 but was refused and water was shut off. Judge Clancy issued the writ and set a hearing for cause why the order should not be made peremptory.
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Robert Coombe
District Court
Butte Water Company
Delaware Avenue
Coombe
Clancy
Combination House Sued For $850 Judgment
Cornelius Shea sues Henry Albertson and George Kimball or Kendall to recover 850 dollars claiming they running the Combination house received his money on April 29 and refused to return it after he demanded on May 1. J E Healey is Shea's attorney.
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Cornelius Shea
Henry Albertson
George Kimball
George Kendall
Combination House
J. E. Healey
Shea
Carpet Bargain Spans 600 Yards in Rich Tapestry Range
Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co offers 600 yards of tapestry carpets in many designs with borders. Regular prices 80 and 90 cents per yard, sale Tuesday and Wednesday at 63 cents. Henney’s features easy chairs and rockers, leather covered with good springs, including the Old Colonial Rocking Chair marked at $20, originally $40.
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Pritchard-Harrison Carpet CO
Hennesay’s. Ree
Legal complaint and notices from Montana town court
A district court session reported by Inter Mountain covers a $10,000 damage suit by John Vanderghote against James Leyden, police captain, with alleged misconduct on April 30 and May 1. Other notices include Masons meeting for a tribute to Islam Rowe, and a civil case in Silver Bow County where Elijah Fraters and Richard Brewer sue Fred Olsen for $6,452.85 for goods and loans.
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John Vanderghote
James Leyden
Inter Mountain
Leyden
Justice's Court
Silver Row
Bate of Montana
E. A. Nichols
Pean
Elijah Fraters
Richard Brewer
Louis
Fred Olsen
State of Montana
Granite Street
Butte
Silver Bow
State of
Costa
Trasic
Say Hind
Reward for information on trespass at Pennsylva Lode Claim
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company offers 2500 dollars for information leading to the detection and conviction of trespassers who mine ores from underground workings beneath the Pennsylva Lode Claim Lot No 172 in Silver Bow county Montana. C. S. Batterman Assistant Superintendent signs for the company.
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Pennsylva Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
Batterman
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Boynton
Thompson Investment Company
S. Idaho
Thompson Invest
Ment Company
Gold Street
Sue Thompson Investment Company
Idaho
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Hic Pt
Cash Grocery
Staan
Gillion
Main
Galena
Cape Nome
Firat
Hennessy
O. K. Lewis
Mayor McCarthy
O'Connor
Doyle Estate
Ryan
Big Atore
Hennensy
the Smith Grocery Co
Beat Creamery Butler
Per Doung
Bayle
Queen Olives
Essere, Obe
Nain St
Lewis
Hen- Ressy
National Undertaking Company
East Quartz
P.O. News Stand
Water Company
Con. Shea
Hennessy’s
Cooks
East Park St
White House
Paty M. & J
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Leaman E, Youk
East Park Street
Ee Furniture
Vanderghote
Masonic Temple
Islam Rowe
St. Anne’s
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England
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Kaye
Hamonty
Richelieu
Cash Grocers
W. Park
Baby
Whitney
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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