New Trial Denied in Dempsey Case Insanity Question Open
Peter Dempsey the wife murderer was denied a new trial on general facts. A jury was summoned to Pass on insanity on August 3. Judge Clancy overruled the new trial motion citing only newly discovered evidence as lacking merit. A venue of 50 names was ordered for the insanity examination. Also notes Yellowstone Park excursion at a special rate offered by Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dempsey
Thomas Morrin
Dempsey
Clancy
Morrin
Alon
Edward Bassett
Thomas Jackson
Jeremiah Healy
Moon Dight
Bassett
Clancey
Jury panels issued for August 30 returnable date
From which to select a jury of 12 men be issued and made returnable on August 30.
A Southern Gentleman Prologue and Three Acts
The Clement-Stockwell company presents Mr Clement in A Southern Gentleman with a prologue and three acts. He riffs on noble selfishness, arguing that true selfishness may be noble and rewarded, citing love, nature, bees, and flowers delivering messages through mutual self interest. The speech blends allegory and whimsy to frame affection and cosmic tenderness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement-Stockwell
Mr. Clement
Labor Day Programme Restriction Notice For Butte Merchants
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly issues a notice to all parties, especially Butte merchants, that no one is authorized to solicit for an official Labor Day programme until further notice. Also: The Great Northern Railway runs a special train from Butte to Helena on Sunday July 22 for the Ball game, leaving Butte in the morning and returning at 5 PM, round trip fare two dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
S. Bot. L. A
Cammans
Secreta
Great Northern Railway
Helena
Boulder Notes on Cape Nome Trip Returns
Special correspondence reports 22 men from Boulder traveled to Cape Nome. Some have returned, others are en route, including George Sanborn who arrived early in the week. The country is described as overboomed and not as productive as hoped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulder
Cape Nome
George Sanborn
Mining prospection and local notices reach Montana frontier
Ground prospecting continues with Sam Triplett Sanborn Tim Hayes and others at Anvil creek and nearby areas. County commissioners meet for equalization with few reductions as Sheriff Hubbard pursues men tied to earlier murder rumors. Funeral for Mrs. Thomas A. Bailey draws large crowd. Senator Carter and Captain Mills visit Springs while Rev G Carroll Rector recovers from railroad wreck injuries and relocates to Bozeman with his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Will Triplett
Sanborn
Tim Hayes
Seattle
Mehan
Flood
Wickham
Nevils
Hagel
Tom Sherlock
Mr. Stringfellow
T. T. Lyon
San Francisco
Carey
Dawson
Anvil Creek
Hubbard
Yellowstone County
Billings
Helena
Anaconda
Thoma A. Bailey
Charleston
West Virginia
Lankford
R. P. Bailey
Montana
A. J. Locke
Fred Hubbell
Boulder
Ea Hartel
Elkhorn
Idaho
Senator Carter
Springs
Captain Mills
Rev
G. Carroll
M. E. Church
Woodville
Rollie Gilliam
Gome
Bozeman
Electric lighted hostel on the North Coast Limited train
The description advertises an electric lighted hostel breakfast and lunch a la carte with a table de hote dinner for $1. It details furnished sleeping rooms with electric reading lights, an annex parlor with library and magazines, a gentleman’s barber shop and smoking rooms, electric fans, porcelain baths, and ventilated toilet rooms aboard the North Pacifics crack train North Coast Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Coast Limited
Loan at eight percent on business property or ranch
Advertisement offers ten thousand dollars to loan at eight percent interest on inside business property or ranch. Address J. V. Prosser at the Butte Hotel in Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. V. Prosser
Butte Hotel
Butte
Northern Pacific Schedules Round-Trip Tickets to Pipestone
The Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets to Pipestone on Saturday and Sunday at $1.00, to Whitehall at $1.50, and to Lime Spur at $2.00. Final limit applies the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tintil
Northern Pacific
Pipestone
Whitehall
Lime
Wanted 100 Men on Butte Water Cos Work
A help wanted item seeks one hundred workers for the Butte Water Company project near Divide. Wages listed at seven dollars per day with Winters, Parson & Boomer handling recruitment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Water Cos
Divide
Winters
Parson
Boomer
Divorce action seeks name change after alleged abuse
Agnes K Murphy filed for divorce from Michael J Murphy citing repeated cruelty and threats, claiming marriage in 1898 at Burke Idaho and assaults in Wallace Missoula and Butte. She seeks restoration of her former name Agnes K Swithenbank and asks for alimony and support defaults. She lists habitual drunkenness and non support for over a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes K. Murphy
Michael J. Murphy
Murphy
Burke
Idaho
Wallace
Missoula
Butte
Agnes K. Swithenbank
R. M. Place
Miner’s estate claims and court actions reported
The probate of Frank Bateman’s estate lists several mineral interests in the Siberian mining district valued at 1000. Active suits include William Provost vs Clark and the late Joseph Lally’s estate for 44.50 plus fee and a Porphyry street property matter. Other suits involve Portland Cement and a default against John B Knight, with bond hearing continued and appraisers valuing John Eddy’s estate at 945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bateman
Clara Jurkens
Mabel Beal
Keystone
Fureka
George Washington Placer
Siberian
German Gulch
William Provost
W. D. Clark
Joseph Lally
Porphyry Street
John Eddy
Crystal Springs Promoted as Ideal Summer Resort
Picnic and lawn parties mark Crystal Springs as the ideal summer resort near Butta. Guests enjoy courteous service and thorough enjoyment during day trips or short visits to this popular destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Springs
Butta
Advertising Cuts and Illustrations by Standard Publishing
Standard Publishing offers a variety of cuts for advertising and illustration. Correspondence solicited for commissions and partnerships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Publishing Company
St Mary's Naval Ship Repairs After Severe Atlantic Storm
The New York Nautical School ship St Marys, on a voyage from New London to the Azores with 100 cadets, is undergoing repairs in Lisbon after a cyclone near the Atlantic crossing. Commander William H. Reeder remained on deck during the storm, suffered head injuries and a badly strained back as the vessel hove to for three days before resuming course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
New York Nautical School
St. Mary's
New London
Conn
William H. Reeder
Azores
Susemer Excursions Via Great Northern Railway
Butte to Boulder and return priced at 199 the same for Basin and Basin trips. Sale Saturdays Sundays with return limit Monday after sale. Sundays only sale with 100 return on same day. Ticket office 41 North Main Street. J B Dawson general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Boulder
Basin and Return
Alhambra
North Main Street
J.B. Dawson
Funeral of Senator Gear in Burlington
The funeral of Senator John H. Gear was held this afternoon at the First Methodist Episcopal church in Burlington Iowa. A large crowd of prominent figures attended the services and listened to remarks honoring the late senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Gear
Burlington
Iowa
John H. Gear
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Funeral of Rev. William Salter and dignitaries unite
In senate and nation Rev. Dr William Salter and Rev R R Hulburt led services. Hon Thomas Hedges delivered an eloquent address. Interment at Aspen Grove cemetery. Distinguished attendees included Governor Shaw Senators Allen and Allison Congressman Cummings of New York and ex Governor Drake of Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nation
William Salter
R. R. Hulburt
Thomas Hedges
Congress
Aspen Grove Cemetery
Governo Shaw
Allen and
Allison
Cummings
New York
Drake
Iowa
Rose Leaf Degree of Honor Bazaar at South Butte Hall
A Rose Leaf Degree of Honor event will be held at the A. O. U. W. hall in South Butte on July 19. Admission costs 50 cents with tickets available. Members are asked to bring cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. U. W. Hall
South Butte
First Presbyterian Picnic Trips To Deer Lodge
The First Presbyterian Sunday school picnic will be held in Deer Lodge on Friday July 20 1900. A special train will leave the Montana Union depot at 9 am returning in the evening. Adult round trip tickets cost 1.00 with children aged 5 to 12 at 0.50. All are invited to join. A baseball game by picked nines will be a feature of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Yellowstone National Park
Montana Union Depot
Butte
Livingston
Albemarle Hotel
Park
The
National Park
W. H. Merriman
Gen’l Agt
N. P. Ry
Mont
First Presbyterian
Deer Lodge
Freight wreck at B and B smelter causes power line damage
A small freight wreck at the B and B smelter last night toppled empty ore cars into the ore house, smashing two and derailing two more. While a wrecker cleared debris this morning, a wrecking crane tore down power lines and a pole. No one was injured though the electrolytic plant stopped and workers were laid off until repairs.
Watch Hennessy’s Windows for Women’s Shoes Deals
Notice the handsome styles in women’s tan shoes and patent leathers. A pair priced at 2.35 dollars offers value between 3.50 and 4.00 dollars, presenting a substantial saving shoppers can’t overlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hennessy
Well Known in Montana Colonel Emer son H Liscum
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Great Falls Montana reports Colonel Emer son H Liscum who died in China was familiar to local residents. He served as major of the 22d at Fort Keogh and commanded infantry at Livingston capturing the Coxey army on a stolen Northern Pacific train en route to Washington in 1894.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
The
Standard
Great Falls
Emerson H. Liscum
China
Fort Keogh
Coxey
Livingston
Washington
Northern Pacific
Hogan
Helena
Fair Grounds
Liscum
Fire destroys Neal Dougherty residence at Elliston
Neal Dougherty merchant and postmaster sees his home burn late yesterday afternoon in Elliston. The house was a total loss. Dougherty plans to rebuild on the old site and thanks neighbors for their swift aid through the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliston
Neal Dougherty
Watseka Mine Gold Brick Signals Big Bonanza
A. W. Mc Cune and F. E. Sargeant report an $1,800 gold brick from three days of mining at Watseka near Melrose Montana. They expect at least 2700 dollars daily from a new mill with capacity to handle all ore, shipping high grade to Helena, and plan to build a modern mill at once with partners from New York and Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. McCune
F. E. Sargeant
New York
Watseka
Melrose
Mont
Salt Lake
McCune
Helena
Mr. McCune
F. Fe, Sargeant
W. L. Hoge
Carl Hand
Montana
Oregon Railroad Ships Offer Regular Portland to San Francisco Sailings
The Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company from Portland advertises elegant ocean steamships sailing every five days to San Francisco. The 48 hour trip is described as delightful in calm seas. Fare includes meals and berth at 12 dollars. W. H. Hurlburt, Portland, Ore., is the general passenger agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Company
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Meale
W. H. Hurlburt
Reward for proving Mayer does not offer best mainspring
A $25 reward is offered to anyone proving that FE F Mayer of 40 West Park does not supply the best mainspring for $1. Watch cleaning is 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. F. Mayer
West Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Butte News
Yellowstone
Gentleman
Clement-stockwell Company
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
Henare
Boulder Notes
Switchenbank—Gambetta
Piccolo
Pennsylvania
FE. H. Wilson
Minnie Healey
Boston & Montana Company
John Kane
William Pellew
Kane
Pellew
Gambetta and Piccolo
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Rogton &,Montana
Dora A. Bateman
Hennessy’s
Silk
Len
Royal Worcester
Her Majesty’s
I. C
Toile du Nord
Dresden
SOC
Esterday
John B. Wellcome
Jesse B. Root
Portland Cement Company
R. M. Cobban
John B. Knight
Susemer
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