Indian Lover Kills Self Near Alder Gulch Virginia City
Bannack Indian known as Dog-in-the-Pot died by self-inflicted gunshot at about five pm in Alder Gulch near Virginia City. He had been acting strangely for days and had recently flirted with a local Indian belle who rejected him. The incident followed a shamefully lovesick episode as he placed the shotgun to his mouth and blew out his brains, leaving scattered remains on the greensward.
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Virginia City
Pioneers
Alder Gulch
Young Dunn’s Oratory Ends In Fine On North Main Street
J J Dunn a 24 year old appeals to two languages English and profane as he uses vile indecent language. He pleads guilty before the police magistrate and is fined $10. Unable to pay, he becomes a boarder at the city eating house.
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J. J. Dunn
North Main Street
Dunn
Butte Consolidated Railroad Receiver Powers Ended
In a bankruptcy case, Judge Knowles ordered the receiver to surrender the Butte Consolidated Railroad property, retaining only enough funds to cover potential judgments. The business is no longer conducted by the receiver, with notes totaling 4500 dollars added to the liabilities arising from a January 182 note payable to Christiena Sylvander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Herman Dugge
United States
Christiena Dogee
Salt Lake
Christiena Sylvander
Massachusetts Loan and ‘Trust Company
Butte Consolidated Boad Company
J. R. Wharton
Ratte Consolidated Railroad Company
Mary A. Clyimo
Fair treatment at The Fai AT THE HOTELS
A list of guests and residents at various hotels across multiple cities including Butte Denver Helena Chicago New York and Portland is reported, naming numerous individuals and couples such as Joe A Browne Frank Parish J M Kennedy James Ross Theo Brantly W W Alderson O H Peppard and George T Colyer among others. The notice compiles traveler and resident names affiliated with hotels in Montana and other states.
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The
Butte
Prince
W. S. Leavy
Denver
Lee Forest
Great Falls
N. Sharkey
Glendale
Joe A. Browne
Melrose
Frank A. Parish
Joel Madden
Basin
R. de B. Smith
Anaconda
W. F. Sanders
Helena
J. H. Pierce
Chicago
D. Terry
New York
J. M. Kennedy
C. H. Sholes
the McDermott
H. D. Curtis
Omaha
T. M. Young
R. M. Goshorn
Kalispell
T. H. Clewell
Helens WH. J. Kirkman
Theo
Brantly
W. W. Alderson
Boxeman
F. C. Day
B. Z. Hathaway
Mr Holmes
Trotter
Boulder
Elizabeth Briscoe
Hele A. Ringwald
R. Merk
Twin Bridges
A. B. Hatfield
Los Angeles
O. HM
Peppard
Missoula
A. Ki. Dunham
Tacoma
BE. M. Brannick
Portland
George T. Colyer
Tennessee
Mickey Goes Free From Court Ruling
Mickey, called the Greek, was held on vagrancy charges after two months at work at the Colusa Parrot. Judge Sullivan ordered release after Mickey testified he had been ill, and authorities released him to return to his job, with the promise of proving he is all right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Colusa Parrot
Sullivan's
Radmilovich and
Murphy
Jim
Old Kentucky mine candle found in drift near Helena
Matt Slater holds a candle unearthed from a drift in the Old Kentucky mine near Helena. It spent 26 years there and bears pit marks like a smallpox scab. Henry Albertson and George Kendal, local miners, investigated rumors of remaining ore after a prior mining run.
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Matt Slater
Kentucky
Helena
Henry Albertson
George Kendal
Albertson
Kendal
Boy Missing After Warrant Issued For 14 Year Old
In Butte Justice Harrington’s court Mrs. Thibault caused a warrant to be issued for her 14 year old son’s arrest. The youth reportedly fled to other towns and has not been located. The case prompts ongoing search and local concern.
Letter Romance With War Letters Ends in Marriage
In New Orleans the story of a South Carolina beau courting a woman during Roosevelt’s Rough Riders era unfolds. Letters mailed from the front, some on odd scraps, moved the woman to engagement and marriage last April, despite skepticism from her family. The tale blends wartime romance with quirky note paper symbolism.
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New Orleans
First Infantry
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
South Carolina
San Juan Hill
Police Court Roundup Aired In East Broadway Incident
Philip Fay charged with disturbing the peace of East Broadway pleads next day after twenty four hours in police court. Dan O Vein, drunk on a street misadventure, pleads guilty and pays five dollars. Joly Day and John also face charges for intoxication as officers continue the case.
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Philip Fay
East Broadway
Joly Day
John
Crystal Springs Hotel Promotes Healthful Recreation
Crystal Springs offers sleeping apartments in a separate building with modern conveniences for guests and private parties. The water is soft with mineral properties beneficial to health, and a dance hall is available for private events on short notice. Five miles from Butie.
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Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs Co
Butie
Dentist Ad Clarifies Union Support in Coeur d'Alene Mines
Dr. Wix announces twenty sets of teeth for $19 and refutes false newspaper claims that the union opposes Coeur d’Alene miners. He states the union is sympathetic to the miners and will offer support to the best of his ability. Michael Wormick signs as president.
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Dr. Wix
Butte
Nie
Coeur d’ Atene Min
Michael Wormick Presig
Daring dive from Eads Bridge ends with safe surface
Harry Harmon, a high diver at Forest Park Highlands, leaped 90 feet from the Eads bridge at 12:40 p m. Thursday in full street dress. He fakeed authorities to lure pursuit, slid into the river feet first, surfaced, waved, and swam to shore uninjured. He was not arrested.
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St. Louis
Harmon
Milway
Farmon
Uns
Ping Airest
George W. Reichman
Sprinit
Sam
Sixth and Market Streets
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Turkey
Cash Grocery
A. Booth
Main and
Galena
Studebaker
Western Wagon & Grain Uc, Incorporatea
Arizona
Montana
Hamneis & Schatzlein
Aemus
LAAE
J.T. Carroll
Platinum
Mitchell
Crown
Thomas Rakes
C, Sullivan
Broadway
Mountain House
Trail Creek
Mont
Young Dunn
U. S. Court
Butte Consolidated Railroad Co
Postoffice News Stand
Dillon
Galena Fisher
Rene
Ing
Pricas Evsy
John N. Son
Stu
Eads Bridge
Siegel Clothin
Kimball
Orton Bros
Butte, Montana
J.N. Nevils & CO
Harness and Saddlery
E. Park ST
Vall
Wrily
Western Medical Dispensary Company
E. Broadway
Dr. Wood
Montana Hardware Company
North Plain Street
Butte, Mont
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