Death by Own Action in Butte Inquest Raises No New Clues
The inquest into William G. Coles death in Butte Silver Bow county Montana on May 16 1899 yielded no new information. Testimony from Harry Cole and W H Cole described discovering the body with a shotgun nearby and no clear motive or health issue. Coroner and EB H Sherman employee Charles McLarry noted a gunshot wound to the heart and the jury ruled death from self inflicted gunshot amid personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Cole
Harry Cole
Buell
W. H. Cole
William H. Cole
Youngey
Charles McLarry
EB. H. Sherman
Butte
Silver Bow County
Mont
Graduating Exercises at Butte High School
The Butte High School graduation program continued with Miss Katte Meade presenting Views of Old Rome and Miss Alfa Louise Riter praising American soldiers in Cuba and the Philippines. Miss Deborah Gib bone, and Miss Al a Hammer performed Music and Gymnastics noting Socrates and the Socratic Method.
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Miss Hammer
Socrates
Miss Gibbons
Butte High School
Old
Rome
Katte Meade
Alfa Louise Riter
Ala Hammer
Deborah. Gibbone
Meade
St. Peters
Coliseum
Pantheon
Riter
Cuba
Philippines
High Quality Fruits and Vegetables in Cans and Glass
We offer the beat fruits and vegetables in cans and glass and invite hotels, restaurants, and private families to inspect our stock and prices. The broad selection reflects public wants, and eager buyers are urged to call and examine.
Miner news and corporate filings sweep Montana brief
The Belt mine resumed with about 125 workers as new ventures emerged. Leviathan Gold Mining SALTRY was formed by Morris R B Wampler and W B ee sapital with 20000 capital. Thomas C Bach resigned from the Montana State Historical Society board and Maj. Martin Maginnis was appointed. State treasurer Collins collected 2.63 from the federal government for the state’s militia costs. The F1 fontana regiment was mustered into U S service. Montana Waiter Electric Power and Mining Co formed in Missouri with Paul A Fez M Rumsey and C Jagels as incorporators, capitalized at 500000 to develop water power and mines in Granite county. Gov. Smith learned the bodies of Montana soldiers who fell in the Philippines will be returned home. Bear Gulch mines restart with Park county protection promised. April copper production fell from March, with exports down sharply. Bear Gulch mining ex-employees left town amid local sentiment. Butte sewer pipe ad ends the brief.
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Thomas C. Bach
The
Montana State Historical Society
Gov. Smith
Maj. Martin, Maginnis
Montana
Notable Hotel Guests List From The Butte Directory
A long listing of guests and associates staying at or visiting hotels across the region. Names include Leopold and Freeman in Philadelphia and Chicago figures, with numerous attendees from New York, San Francisco, Helena, Denver, and other cities. The compilation reads as a guest register with residences and affiliations.
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the Butte
R. M. Leopold
Philadelphia
N. Freeman
Chicago
Howar D. Thomas, Jr
San Francisco
E. Storthoff
N. Wise
New York
John R. Clayberg
Helena
W. N.C. Talbott
Walla Walla
Newman
Owen A. Clark
Syracuse
R. J Filek
Ana
Fred L. Foster
Lillian Selsteke
Spokane
A. C. Hunter
M. D
Boulder Springs
Wy Ts. Maxon
W. L. Stonebraker
St. Paul
A. B. Pike
St. Doe
Jos
J. Haines
Virginia City
F. M. Mast
Wife
Newe York
EB. Donlan
Missoula
N. J. Tielenberg
Deer Lodge
Ed Mansfield
St. Louis
Charles C. Thompson
the McDermott
L. GB. Bunnel
Salt Lake
W. W. Alverson
E. Stolterfeht
Mecklenberg
M. Bannick
Portland
A. Hall
George F. Ingram
John A. Black
C. J. Brooks
C. C. Newman
C. Ark
W. H. Kuhlman
BR. C. Brooke
School Board Meeting on Finances and Finances
The school board discussed the district finances reporting insufficient funds to cover two weeks of teacher salaries. Trustees debated tax and fine revenues, with a statement requested for the next meeting and bills approved after review.
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Board of
Mueller
White
Clinton
Inter Mountain Publishing Compan
W. A. O'Brien
Fergus FP. Kelly
The Devils Auction at Grand Last Night
Vapor baths Gramling's presents The Devil's Auction at the Grand to a crowded house. New scenic effects and varied specialties. Mayme Mayo sings in German rag time. Alexander Decca's tramp bicycle act thrills. Phantos brothers aerial act also stands out. Show repeats tonight.
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Mayme Mayo
Alexander Decca
Decca
Phantos Brothers
Northern Pacific offers cheap summer rail fares East
Gramling's Turkish baths at 41 N Main advertise Northern Pacific Railway cheap round trip tickets June 6 to St Paul Duluth Kansas City Sioux City and Chicago with return valid to September 4. Service includes solid vestibule trains standard Pullman cars dining cars and nonstop routes to major eastern and midwestern points. For details visit city ticket office at Park and Main or contact W H Merriman general agent Butte.
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Northern Pacific Railway Company
St. Paul
Duluthmaha
Kansas City
Sourl River
Lewis Oe
Chicago
Northern Pacific Railway
Minneapolis
Omaha
St. Joseph
St. Louis
Park and
Main Streets
W. H. Merriman
Butte
Rinehart
Hennessy
One dollar excursion to Gregson Springs by Butte trains
Ticket offer from Gold Mining lines describes round trip from Butte for one dollar. Outward departures allowed 4 45 p m Saturday to 4 45 p m Sunday. Return departures from Gregson 7 40 p m Saturday to midnight Sunday.
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Gregson Springs
Butte
Gregson
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Mo Heing
Heinz
Eaerenea Bird Seed Tops
Ralston Health
Ralston
Hei
Cash Grocery
A. Booth
Corner Main
Galena
Smith Premier
Edison
Secoe
Calkins
Main St
Butte Mont
Peper
Dugan & Jones
East Granite St
Butte - Montana
Huse Pock & CO
South Main
Worere
Hugensfe, Farmem
Sas
Cole
Nets of
Dr. Wix
White Front
N. Main St
Thos. F. Courtney
Belt Mineal
Leviathan
Saltry
Morris
R. B. Wampler
W. B. Eesapital
Mammoth
Madison County
Ate
Collins
United States
Bear Gulch
Park County
Bear Galen Mining Company
Butte Sewer Pipe & Tile CO
W. G. Mitchell
William Cash
Butte Insurance Company
Nance Committee
Roberta & Co
Richards
Roberts & Co
Law, Rules and Regulation and
Hth
Gramling’s
N. Mail
Devils
P. J. Brophy & Co
Gramling's Turkish Baths
N. Main
Northern Pacific Railway Co
B. A
P. R
Nigel
Trea SD
Siegel Clothing Co
Nevills & CO
Silver
E. Park St
C. E. Wendell
North Main Street
Julia Marlowe
West Park
Dubin
Silver Bow
East Park
Tansell
Christ Saxhang
Emil Anderson
South
Arizona
Arizona Saloon
Swartz & Germain
West Broadway
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
Hong Kong
Hum Fay
Mary
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