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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1901
Page
10
Ed Hirst bought two teeth for 25 dollars from a seller who claimed ownership by another man. The case raises questions about provenance and payment in a bargain trade. The incident highlights issues of proof of ownership and merchant liability.
In Judge McClernan's court Ed Hirst faced trial for assaulting Rockwell at the Swiss Home saloon on the December 20. Prosecution witnesses testified Rockwell was expelled after failing to pay for drinks. Rockwell was missing at trial but the jury found Hirst guilty and a $25 fine plus costs was imposed.
Judge McClernan granted Burt F. Davis a decree in a divorce case against Rose E F Davis. They married in St. Paul on February 14, 1895, and Davis testified of ill treatment and a thrown cup. He said she left about a year after marriage and now lives with another man in the Pittsburg block, St. Paul.
On motion of the assistant city attorney the appeal cases of the city against W. J. Killeen and L. M. Lewis were dismissed yesterday when they came up for trial in Judge McClernan's court. It was stated the defendants had paid their fines in the police court.
In the suit of Butte Consolidated Mining company against Boston & Montana and the Butte & Boston, defendants yesterday filed answers denying the plaintiff owns the Mascot lode premises. Boston & Montana claims long ownership of the premises.
In the case of Louis Kaufman versus FE O Dugan and others a non suit was granted yesterday as to T R Hinds and James Ryan. The jury returned a verdict for Kaufman against Dugan for 25 dollars.
The case of Thomas Brazel versus Louis Cohn and J E Fox for 6000 damages was called in Judge Harney's court. After jury was drawn an adjournment was taken until today. Defendants were milk trust promoters in Butte who agreed to buy all milk from Charles Collins but later refused to take more. Brazell then succeeded to Collins' interests and filed suit.
Judge Harney yesterday discharged all trial jurors except those drawn for the case of Brazell against Cohn and Fox. The Brazell suit is the last jury case to be tried at this court session.
A daily 6:40 p.m. train via B A and VP railway departs Butte for Mountain View park with a 10:30 p.m. return. Round trip is $1.00. The attraction features high class vaudeville boating on the lake dancing and other entertainments each evening. Dan Tewey's Southern promises quality with nearby hotels.
Southern Pacific offers round trip fares to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition at $64.50 and $66.00 with sales on the first and third Tuesdays each month. For Epworth League in San Francisco July 18–21, tickets are $50 round trip, available July 7 to August, with stopovers allowed. Contact Merriman, Genl Agt, N P Ry Butte MT for rates and details.
A bride reviews her husband’s home and agrees on ideas, noting a small gloomy room. She jokes about adding a bath installed by Killeen, the plumber, with contact details and showrooms at 21 West Broadway.
James A. Murray of New York and Marcus Daly of Salt Lake, nephews of James A. Murray of this city, are visiting Butte for a few days.
Dan M. O Connell of Butte street railway received a telegram informing of his father’s death in Chicago. The elder O Connell had been ill for a year and was a well known Chicago meat dealer for over thirty years. He was a well to do business man and brother in law.
McDermott is survived by his widow and five sons two of whom Daniel M and Henry A of Butte. O Connell has wired to learn the funeral time and if he can reach home in time he will take the Northern Pacific.
The Montana team won the Thornton bowling tournament last night and will receive the trophy and 50 dollars. The Transits finished second and the Bankers third, with the Overlands in fourth. Arthur Perham of the Bankers won 50 dollars for the highest average at 180, while Homer Rickards posted the high score of 246 and earned 15 dollars. A luncheon followed, ending the rivalry in sociability.
Yesterday in the police court T. Ryan and Ed Harrington were fined 25 dollars each for stealing a case of maple sugar Tuesday. Several drunks and disturbers of the peace received the usual penalties as Judge Towle had an easy day with no controversies.
Captain Putnam G. Strong of the U S Army resigns for personal and financial reasons, resignation accepted by Secretary Root, following a city escapade involving Lady Francis Hope. Also noted, J A Fillmore, retiring Southern Pacific general manager, will receive a $5,000 cash purse from 25,000 employees as thanks for his service.
The special committee told the chamber that charges against Rear Admiral Melo, arrested in April for monarchist plotting, were unfounded and the officer had appealed to the chamber.
Telegram reports Mason F Guess died at Mount Vernon in Skagit county where he resided with his married daughter. A Washington pioneer who crossed the plains in 1849 and long lived in Steilacoom he leaves two sons and a Tacoma daughter Mrs George Kandle.
James A. Ragsdale, American consul, sentences three American looters captured in the Chinese quarter to four years in the Shanghai American jail. He turns over two Europeans caught looting to British and Danish consuls.
Harry A. Gibson of Cincinnati set a new two mile record on the Salt Lake eight lap track riding behind motor pace in 3 25 25. The former mark was 3 33 by Elkes at Revere Head a few days earlier.
Albert Vogt a Vienna banker was acquitted in the trial charged with obtaining a legacy by unduly influencing George Taubin the rich old man who died recently under suspicious circumstances The court found no sufficient proof of wrongdoing in the death related legacy action
London July 12 An important scheme creating a sinking fund for the Chinese indemnity has been accepted by all the powers, says a Peking correspondent. It provides for the complete redemption of the bonds of 1014 by an ascending, sinking sale.
In Seattle Judge George refused to hear arguments against bail and set the bail at 20000 dollars for Jon Considine and 2500 dollars for Tom Conantine.
Pope Leo XIII expresses warm approval of the Catholic University in Washington and grants the apostolic blessing to Cardinal Gibbons, the rector, professors, and students, in a formal letter dated July 12.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls reports the wool market surging with a high 144% cents and a sale of 18 000 pounds from the Big Sag Sheep company of Glasgow. Arthur Dupee won a toss up for the 14% cent clip. May bought several 14% to 15% cent lots for Jeremiah Williams & Co. and other bidders saw coins tossed to decide rights.
The Billings wool market lists numerous buyers and consignors with large lots. Prices range from 10 to 19 percent cents per pound for shipments including J. F. Wrick 4000 pounds to Nichols Dupee Co and Newman Bros 40000 pounds to Nichols Dupee Co with many firms like Hecht Liebman Co, Dewey Gould Co, Bach Becker Co among buyers.
In Dillon on July 12 interest in the wool market wanes with only J. M. Hample remaining. Frank Landon’s clip sold privately to F. M. Olcott for about 57 000 pounds. Four additional clips sold in Dillon to J. F. Hample for Jeremiah Williams of Boston, including Propper 15 000 pounds at 11½ cents and Selway 26 000 pounds at 11 cents. Miles City dispatch lists further sales: Lyone 34 000 pounds at 12¾ cents, Penman 46 000 pounds at 1 cent, Switzer 52 000 pounds at 15 cents, Daly 35 000 pounds at 11½ cents.
London July 12 report notes 14136 bales offered at the woo auction sale. Medium crossbreds were irregular and 0.15 percent below May average. Demand improved for course kinds suited for America, selling above opening. Cape of Good Hope and Natal firmer as American buyers secured parcels of merinos and crossbreds.
San Francisco dated July 12 reports spring wools from Nevada Malle Eastern Oregon Walsee valley Oregon 12a 4c fall wools Mountain lambs seen across San Joaquin plains Gose Humboldt Mendocing Ile. The notice lists wool sources and regional markets with abbreviated identifiers.
London July 18 report states the Prussian government has arrested 60 leaders of anti German societies to quell Polish discontent in East Prussia. An edict banning Polish clergy from teaching in Polish in national schools further sharpens agitation.
A violent wind and rainstorm hit Macomb City at 5 PM causing the deaths of Willie Kuntaman and Andrew Johnson and injuring four or more others. Buildings were blown down and roofs ripped open in the storm.
Washington July 12 The grand jury after seven weeks of investigation has returned an indictment for murder against Mrs Ida Bonine for the alleged killing of James S Ayers a young census clerk
Dallas July 12 Richard D Hubbard ex governor of Texas and during Cleveland's administration minister to Japan died at his home in Tyler Texas today.
Officials toured the harbor project this morning to review progress on water supply infrastructure and government work. The inspection focused on ongoing construction, safety measures, and adherence to schedules.
Secretary Hay ordered Mr Rockhill to back Japan's request to raise indemnity from 50 million to 54 million yen to cover depreciation of Japanese bonds versus those of other nations, implementing a decision from about a week earlier.
Washington July 12 Col Richard Comb fifth infantry retired. promotion for Lieut Col L L Davis to colonel of the fifth infantry. Maj R Withall to lieutenant colonel of the sixteenth infantry. Capt R F Ames to major of the eighth infantry. series of Army rank adjustments following Comb's retirement.
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