Death by Own Action: WM G Cole in Butte Tragedy
William G Cole a 59 year old Butte resident died from a self inflicted gunshot wound in his West Quartz Street home as family absent. The coroner and kin describe him as financially comfortable with a pleasant domestic life and two years abstinent from alcohol. He leaves four sons and a daughter with funeral rites likely under Ivanhoe lodge Knights of Pythias. The inquest will be held at Sherman’s undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Cole
Butte
West Quarts Street
W. H. Cole
Jullien
London
England
United States
Montana
Anaconda Company
The
Parrot Company
Bitter Root
Corvallis
Louisa Bohler
Electric Light Company
Harry J. Cole
Parrot
Walter R. Cole
Frank J. Cole
Bridger
Sherman
Ivanhoe Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Graduating Orations Delivered at High School
Three orations were delivered at the graduating exercises in the high school auditorium last evening by Miss Anna Meade, Eleanor Margaret Crowley and Edna Henderson. Meade spoke on Rosa Bonheur with a clever sketch of the artist s work. Crowley presented My Ideal Gentleman and Henderson spoke on American Literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Anna Meade
Eleanor Margaret Crowley
Edna Henderson
Miss Meade
Rosa Bonheur
Miss Crowley
Miss Henderson
Rosenthal Gives Matchless Piano Recital at Grand Opera
Rosenthal presented a refined piano recital at the Grand Opera House to a small audience. Critics hailed him as one of the finest artists Butte has heard, noting his mastery and graceful touch. He performed with polish, though the review notes the program was cut short by a retired performance period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenthal
Grand Opera House
Butte
Best Fruits and Vegetables From Local Market
If you desire goods of the highest quality visit us. We supply the best fruits and vegetables in coma and glass. The public’s wants guided our stock selection for hotels restaurants or private families to call and inspect prices.
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Coma
Glass
Last Night Concert Delights With Fluttering Pianism
The programme featured pieces such as Spinkled Linden baum erceuse and At the Fountain. The Fountain impressed the audience with a beautiful conception and was greatly appreciated by music lovers.
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Dulgence
Elling State Bank Incorporation and Local Notes
Helena dispatch reports Elling State bank incorporated by Henry Eling W A Clark and Thomas Duncan with 50000 capital to operate in Virginia City. Also notes Park county Beary Gulch mine blast injuring none, threats against Dougherty land warrants, and public building site proposals due by May 20. Also racing highlight Don Cameron mare Montana at Oakland and a legal note on incorporation fees applying to benevolent societies.
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Helena
Elling State Bank
Henry Eling
W. A. Clark
Thomas Duncan
Virginia City
Beary Gulch
Park County
Dougherty
McGowan
Lennihan
Moran
Bear Gulch Mining Company
Supervising Architects Office
Washington
Treuisury
Don Cameron
Montana
Oakland Track
May W
Olinthus
Limewater
Secretary of State
New York Race Track Proposed by Croker and Allies
Richard Croker backs a new race track near New York with land purchase funded by prominent financiers Marcus Daly and W C Whitney. Daly pledges half a million dollars for construction with five percent return, excess earnings returning to racing purses. The plan envisions a cooperative track to benefit turfmen and pressure existing tracks to raise prizes.
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Richard Croker
New York
Tammany
Fae Croker
Croker
Marcus Daly
W. C. Whitney
Daly
Whitney
Long Ielth
Mc Daly
Long Islat
Memorial Day Proclamation by Mayor McCarthy 1899
Mayor McCarthy issues a Memorial Day proclamation designating May 30 as a holiday to honor soldiers and sailors who served in defense of the nation. He urges Butte residents to observe the day, reflecting on Spanish War veterans, bereaved families, and valorous deeds, and signs the document on May 15, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarthy
Commonwealth
Butte
Montana
J. BH. M'Carthy
Larkin Friend Testifies On Business Ties At Hearing
Matthew Hogan testified at the Larkin hearing describing his Jefferson county mining work and long friendship with James Larkin. He recalled bids, loans, and a sale involving Snohomish and Tramway, with profits once reaching about 19 000 dollars. He assessed Larkin as mentally capable and a shrewd, capable businessman despite instances of liquor use observed later.
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Matthew Hogan
Larkin
Jefferson County
Butte
James Larkin
Nez Perce Gulch
Witness
Snohomish
Butte & Boston Company
Butte & Boston
Witnes
Robert Burton
Burton
Nex Perce Gulch
California
Larkin Take Daily?" Asked Mr. Leonard
Gramling's Turkish Baths Advertised with List of Attendees
An advertisement lists numerous names and cities connected to Gramling's Turkish baths at 41 N Main, including Babcock Billings Parker St Paul Carruthers New York Zak San Francisco and others. It notes the ladies will have exclusive use on Tuesdays and Fridays with trained attendants and promotes dental services and Julia Marlowe Shoes.
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The
Butte
A. L. Babcock
Billings
J. W. Parker
St. Paul
WH. M. Carruthers
New York
Frank Zak
San Francisc
F. D. Merrill
Davenport
M. Roth
Thto Burke
Chicago
Ravenstein
San Franciso
Nichola Grake
Winston
A. L. Mellen
Baltimore
Warren
Brings
W. WW. Kuhlman
A. H. Maguire
G. Styder
H. (. Slatinger
Cleveland
Rock
Marlboro
Mass
Dr. Burnstin
San Francisco
Gramling
N. Main
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S.e
Heinz
Geen Heing
Seatasee
Ralston Health Yeast
Ralston
A. Booth
Corner Main
Galena
Smith Premier
Edison
Calkins
Main St
Butte Mont ' Ee LE EN
Dugan & Jones
East Granite St
National Aspeyee
Butte - Montana
Huie Pock & CO
South Main, Butte
Kansas City
Pe Reet
WM. G. Cole
the State
Dr. Wix
White Front
Thos. F. Courtney
Siegel Clothing Co
Nevills & CO
E. Park St
Ory
Ohaus
Montana Electri Co
West Park
Mont
Shadduck
Mer
Gramling'’s Turkish Baths
N. Maln
the McDermott
G. TR
Townsend
Walter
Kel- Elkhorn
A. D. Hart
Grand Rapids
Talcott
Livingston
Thomas Thornton
Scotland
L. Burners
Bannack
KE. L. Mason
Dillon
Charles Hahn
I. B. Bunnell
Salt Lake
Julia Marlowe
Rest On Earth
Prof
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
Atriefly
North Main Street
Silver Bow Harness Shop
East Park
Tassell's
West
Park
Dr. Wiz
Swartz & Germain
West Broadway
Hong Kong
W. Park St
Hum Fay
Mar
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