Expert Swain Revises Arsenic Findings in Injunction Case
Professor Robert E. Swain of Stanford testified in the Bliss vs Anaconda and Washoe Mining suit, revising arsenic trioxide estimates from 48 100 to 44 000 pounds per day. He explained measurement discrepancies between a petrode and an aerometer and noted gas meter errors while detailing soluble and insoluble arsenic forms. The hearing resumes today with a full room of chemistry enthusiasts in attendance.
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Robert E. Swain
Stanford University
Butte
Fred J. Bliss
Anaconda
Washoe
Kelley
Swain
Baggaley Holds Two Thirds Of Pittsburg Montana Stock
Ralph Baggaley, longtime manager of Pittsburg & Montana property, says he and Judge Reed own two thirds of the Pittsburg and Montana Corner stock, with the remaining third held by 125 investors including Mellens. He’s in Butte to settle affairs and pursue patents for his ore treating process.
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Pittsburg & Montana Company
Butte
Thornton
Raggaley
Standard
Judge Reed
Pittsburg
Montana
Mellens
Mr. Reed
Melons
Bagenley
WANTS CHANGES MADE IN OIL STORAGE LAW
Special Agent J. J. ONeill of the Continental Oil company sent a communication to the mayor and city council regarding the ordinance regulating storage of highly explosive oils. He expresses concerns that parts of the ordinance could affect the company and asks for deferral until a committee meeting where he can discuss and offer suggestions. The ordinance has been passed and is a law. any change would require a new ordinance.
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J. J. O'Neill
Continental Oil Company
O'Neill
Committee On Judiciary
Oregon Short Line sells Denver tickets in late January
Tickets price 22 dollars for a January 27 28 round trip to Denver with a February 10 final return. Travel via Pocatello or Salt Lake on Union Pacific's electric lighted overland limited, the 32 hour train. Reserve berths at 105 North Main Street Butte Montana office of H O Wilson D F P A.
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Pocatello
Salt Lake
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Short Line
North Main Street
Butte
Mont
H. O. Wilson
Tax plan sparks Canton unrest as guilds vow strike
Serious trouble looms over a Canton taxation scheme to fund the Canton Kankow railroad. Merchants’ guilds threaten retaliation. the viceroy warns leaders of decapitation. Three Chinese gunboats are being sent from Shanghai.
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Canton-Kankow
Shanghai
Guggenheim group buys Dempsey copper properties for Marysville smelter
The American Smelting and Refining Company known as the Guggenheim syndicate has acquired the Dempsey copper mining properties near Marysville Cal. and will build a large smelter on the California Midland Railroad line soon to be constructed from Grass Valley and Auburn to Marysville.
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Cal
American Smelting and Refining Company
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Guggenheim Syndicate
Dempsey Copper
California Midland Railroad
Grass Valley
Auburn
Cotton Broker James de Buys Dies in New Orleans
James de Buys, a member of the New Orleans cotton exchange and a prominent social and business figure, died suddenly today in New Orleans at age 32.
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New Orleans
James de Buys
New Orleans Cotton Exchange
Hatchery to ship one million eggs to New Zealand
Tehama California reports a Mill Creek hatchery will load a shipment of one million eggs bound for New Zealand today. The transfer demonstrates ongoing export activity from the region and highlights supply chain connections between Tehama and international markets.
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Tehama
Cal
New Zealand
Mill Creek
Old Clark cases draw attention as trial prospects wane
The county faces motions Saturday to dismiss indictments against Commissioners Clark and others for want of prosecution after about three years. County Attorney Healy urged bringing Clark for trial. Judge Donlan prioritized in jail cases, while other defendants await hearings. Umpire Jack Sheridan stands ready amid uncertainty.
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Peoples and Haggerty
Egan
Brown
Matthews
Cosgrove
McGrath
Healy
Donlan
Mr. Healy
E. 5
Booth
Butte
Adolph Lewisohn Wins Third in Property Dispute
In Judge McClernan's court Adolph Lewisohn was awarded a one third interest in Leonard Lewisohn's Butte property. The case involved a trust arrangement after Leonard's 1902 death in London, with the estate's heirs in Europe and the eastern U.S. named as trustees. Two divorces were granted, one to John Theis and the other to Bessie Brimacombe, with alimony and child custody awarded in Brimacombe's case. A Burns banquet invitation follows for Burns enthusiasts at the Finlen hotel on Jan 25.
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Leonard Lewisohn
London
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Butte Real Estate
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Adolph
Julius H. Suseman
Julia Henry
John Theis
Bessie Brimacombe
Theis
California
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Salmon
Idaho
Brimacombe
Trouble on the Wires Interrupts Reports
Severe storm across the eastern and middle states disrupted telegraph lines causing sparse market quotes in Boston. Amalgamated Copper fluctuated 111 to 112 and closed 1104. Anaconda moved 273 to 274, closing 272% with notable activity. Reading peaked at 164 then fell to 159%. United States Steel showed strong activity with 158000 shares traded amid volatile day.
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Middle States
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Butte
Amalgamated Copper
Anaconda
Raven
Alice
Salt Lake
Tennessee
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Nevada
East Butte
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Colorado Fuel & Iron
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Rhinelander Waldo Named First Deputy Police Commissioner
Rhinelander Waldo was appointed as first deputy police commissioner of New York City today under General Theodore A. Bingham. The appointment was announced in New York with Waldo assuming the post immediately.
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New York
Rhinelander Waldo
New York City
Theodore A. Bingham
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