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Bell Telephone Lineman Joseph Bush Dies In Tragic Electrocution
Coroner's jury finds Bush killed after coming in contact with a live wire while repairing a pole shared by the Butte Electric and Power Company and Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone. Witnesses say wires were too close together and safety measures lacking. Funeral set for 2 PM at Walsh's Undertaking, amid questions about his true name.
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Joe Bush
Joseph Bush
Butte
Butte Electric and Power Company
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
Bell Telephone Company
Electric Company
Telephone Company
Buah
R. C. Jones
Iver Johson
W. R. Danton
J. A. Winn
Charles Shkofoc
Bush
Shhkofoc
T D. Chunn
Chunn
Danton
John Thrill
Edward C. McBride
Joseph Vaillancourt
Ed J. Carroll
Archibald S. McKay
Vaillancourt
Norris Clymer
Walsh
Rocina
Waleh’s Und Retaking