Underground detective actions spark court case over mining profits
C R Adams sues Andrew V Corry Arthur V Corry Clarence Corry Agnes Corry and John B Corry claiming 4000 for information aiding sale of their five eighths McQueen placer interest, plus 1000 for a mine tour, with both sums unpaid after a 1901 sale to Franklin Farrell of 400000. Breen Mackel represent Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Adams
Andrew V. Corry
Arthur V. Corry
Clarence Corry
Agnes Corry
John B. Corry
Adams
Corrys
McQueen Placer
Butte & Boston
Butte & Boston Company
McQueen
Franklin Farrell
Farrell
W. W. Wishon
Pat Sheehan
Breen & Mackel
Road inquiry official outlines U S good roads push
James W. Abbott special agent of the bureau of road inquiry discusses the department of agriculture role in promoting highways. He notes the nation lags in common roads, outlines plans to publish a mountain roads treatise and distribute information, and mentions lectures and upcoming appearances at scientific and international road congresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Abbott
Bureau of Inquiry
Butte
James W. Abbott
Mountain
Bureau of Road Inquiry
Department of Agriculture
Abbott
Department of Economic Education
United States
British Columbia
Mexico
Martin Dodge
Office of
Road Inquiry
Washington
Chemistry Department
Yellowstone Park
Chittenden
Corps of Engineers
War Department
Park
Spokane
Denver
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Buffalo
State Department
City Attorney Pleads Ten Year Possession In Road Claim
City Attorney Lamb answered J. A. Murray against Home Investment Realty Co city of Butte N B Holter and N J Gould in a partition suit over Railroad lode claim streets and alleys. City contends the ground was platted dedicated to the city in 1891 and that the city has possessed the streets openly for more than ten years, asking the court to confirm title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamb
J. A. Murray
Home Investment and Realty Company
Butte
N. B. Holter
N. J. Gould
Plantiff and Realty Companies
Premature Evening Rums That Signal Upcoming Events
The note mentions a marriage planned for Tuesday evening of next week and a Skelly concert featuring nine artist musicians scheduled for Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skelly
Gambling Case Is Continued Two Weeks
Yesterday in Walkerville Judge Neenan continued the gambling case against Enright and Strong to August 27. Evidence was prepared with fare tables and layout items marked for identification. Assistant State Attorney Breen and defense counsel appeared. witnesses testified about the raid and seizures. Hayes pleaded guilty in another case under Judge Connor, paying a $1 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neenan
Walkerville
Enright and Strong
California
Breen
Mr. Mackel
J. L. Vines
C. M. Parr
W. H. Levy
Tim Shea
John Hayes
Issamuh
Bartley Kerns
Big Rent Boom on West Park Street as Symons Store Expansion Begins
Excavation started yesterday for the Symons store enlargement costing about 100000 dollars. Rents rise on West Park street amid new buildings including the Clark building with three stores and possible occupancy by Kennedy Mercantile Case Graveller Ervin. Mayer jeweler and Ferte druggist to move to 65 West Park. Lutey Bros. rent up from 300 to 500 dollars. Symons will extend into three adjacent stores in Maule block after year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park Street
Clark
Kennedy Mercantile Company
Case
Graveller& Ervin Company
Mayer
Ferte
Carder Paint Company
Weat Park Street
Carder
Mayer and Ferte
Lutey Bros
Lymone Dry Goods Company
Galena Street
Symone
Maule
Symons Company
Lawyer seeks to strike vast parts of MacGinniss suit
In district court John MacGinniss sues Boston and Montana Company and Amalgamated Copper Company and their officers. A motion to strike most of the complaint claims irrelevance immateriality and friviolousness. Plaintiffs seek removal to federal court for further proceedings.
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John MacGinniss
Boston & Montana Company
Amalgamated Copper Company
Damages Sought From Montana Ore Purchasing Company in Ranches Suit
William Norton and others press a $110,000 claim for damages to Deer Lodge valley ranches due to smelter tailings and alleged river toxins. Other items include a divorce dismissal for Ora Otis vs Bessie Otis and a real estate case between Frederick Scheur and Isabella Scheur nearing trial after replication. A concert in Butte promises top vocal solos next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Norton
Deer Lodge
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Norcross and Cox Reported to Marry in Butte
The Inter Mountain noted yesterday that Dr. C. V. Norcross and Mies Marietta Cox, two well known Butte residents, were to be married last [date]. The item reflects local interest in a forthcoming wedding of two prominent community figures.
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Inter
Dr. C. V. Norcross
Mies Marietta Cox
Butte
Politicians in Stabbing Affray Outside Gilsey House
Three prominent Boston politicians named as Joseph A. Conroy Patrick Bowen and Joseph Norton allegedly fought with wallpaper manufacturers convention delegates in front of the Gilsey House New York on August 13 Two men were stabbed and the injured pledged to press complaints despite no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
Joseph A. Conroy
Patrick Bowen
Joseph Norton
Gilsey House
Salt Lake Excursion Offer From Butte August 17
$15 round trip to Salt Lake City and return August 17 with two departures from Butte at 1 25 a m and 4 p m limited return within ten days. Reserve sleeping car berths now at the City ticket office 105 North Main street Butte Mont. H C Wilson General Agent. Cultivation and love of fine music accompany the Helen Skelly concert goers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
Butte
City
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
H. C. Wilson
Christensen and Johnson wed in South Butte judge ceremony
Andrew Christensen and Elma Elizabeth Johnson were united in marriage last evening in South Butte with Judge Taylor presiding and many friends in attendance.
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Andrew Christensen
Elma Elizabeth Johnson
Judge Taylor
South Butte
Resin Ship Arrives Despite Tariff Duty in St Petersburg
A shipload of resin arrived in St Petersburg from Pensacola despite a discriminatory duty against the United States. The shipment underscores ongoing trade frictions and enforcement actions affecting American goods in the port city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
United States
Pensacola
Conroy Leads Ninth Massachusetts Democrats in Boston
Boston elects Joseph A. Conroy as congressman elect from the Ninth District and recognizes him as a leading party member. Joseph K. Norton serves on the Boston board of aldermen. Patrick Bowen, a Boston alderman, is in New York and considered a potential third party member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Joseph A. Conroy
Massachusetts
Joseph K. Norton
Treasury clears debt to clearing house for 2.99 million
The sub treasury reported a morning debt of 2,994,554 to the clearing house. Of that amount 300,000 covered payments to Navy agents 1,100,000 to Army quartermasters at Manila 500,000 for Seattle and San Francisco gold drafts and about 500,000 to general accounts. Banks had reduced the sum by 1,563,000 by yesterday close of business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sub-Treasury
United States Navy
United States Army
Manila
Seattle
San Francisco
Contractor shoots wife in Shamokin murder attempt
Shamokin, Pa. Aug 13. Jacob Gerhart, a contractor and builder, shot and killed his wife today and then tried unsuccessfully to kill himself. The crime followed Mrs. Gerhart's decision to separate due to alleged cruelty.
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Shamokin
Jacob Gerhart
Tragic Inquest Details Baby Burn Death
An 18 month old child died from burns after a candle toppled by a child in the Rolando home at 1109 East Park. Mrs Rolando testified to the scene and the jury found the death accidental, as the candle was left burning when she briefly left the room.
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Dominick Rolando
Burns
Butte
No. 1
East Park Street
Lycan Yellowstone Park Co Excursion Offer
Round trip from Minneapolis and St. Paul to Buffalo and return for 20 dollars via Soo Line and the Great Lakes. Extra expenses on route included. Alfred Lycan Co Gardner Montana offers Pipestone Springs Sunday excursions. Dr Quirk resumes practice 217 North Main and James King takes Copper King saloon.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Buffalo
N. Y
Soo Line
Great Lakes
Quirk
North Main
Have Your Floor Covered Now
There is a greater demand every year for Linoleum as a floor covering. If you are going to buy a new Linoleum we can show you many beautiful new 1901 designs that have never been shown in Butte. Ours is Nairns, and we buy in carload lots. The three leading grades M, 8 and B, a trio which possess every desirable quality in finish, design and wear. Price Tie, 85c, $1 yard, and no better value anywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Holland Lynch Grocers Ad at 223 North Main St Mont
Advertisement for Holland and Lynch Grocers listing 223 North Main Street atatte Montana with contact phone and notes on the fancy grocery house and the celebrated Electric Light Flour and liquor department.
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North Main St
Atte
Mont
Liquor Department
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Butte News
Montana
Credit Grocer
Ramona and
Athena
Schilling
Csocceeere
Peerless
Butt, Mont
MacGinniss “Trust
Enright
Strong
Park Street
Symons
MacGinniss
M.O. FP. Company
Maury
Ora ©. Otis
Bessie L. Otis
Clancy
Scheur
Frederick V. Scheur
Isabella Scheur
Herpicide
Newbro
Joseph Conroy
Massachusets
Helen Skelly
Christensen
Johnson
Russia
Rolando
Lycan Yellowstone Park Co
Alfred Lycan Co
Gardner, Mont
Pipestone Springs
Southern Hotel
James King
Copper King
Cor. Park and Main Sts., Butte
Holland & Lynch
Grocers
Club House
Lander Furniture and Carpet Company
Montana Electric CO
East Broadway
Montana Jockey Club
Bozeman Handicap
Laurence
Anaconda Copper Mining Co
Ano
Meagher Guards
Bude
Columbia Gardens
Mall
DAVOL
Newton Bros. Druggists
North Mainst
Hutte
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