Westward immigration drives rail interests and Morgan schemes
Immigrants head west with 3500 settlers counted on three excursion days as Northern Pacific and Great Northern plan increased ties. J P Morgan seeks Burlington control in a Harrriman Morgan syndicate, while a conference in April weighs traffic deals and unions with Union Pacific and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
J. P. Morgan
Burlington
Harriman-Hill
Morgan
Salt Lake City
Senator Clark
Harriman- Morgan
Portland
Pennsylvania
Western Railroads
Europe
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Great Syndicate
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Pine
Northwestern
Burlington & Quincy
Virginia City Mayor Advocates Theatrical Access and Rail Expansion
Lew Calloway, mayor of Virginia City, argues for improved railroad service to bring touring companies to the town and notes strong mining activity in Madison county. He praises local theaters, reports on open winter mining, and details several mills and stamps in Pony, Richmond, Red Bluff, Rochester, and Kennet, urging railroad infrastructure to unlock prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Calloway
Virginia City
Madison County
Butte
Helena
Supreme Court
Mr. Calloway
Grand Opera House
McDermott
Madison
Kennet
More Creek
Richmond Flat
Red Bluff
Rochester
Letter
Ruby
Willow Creek
Jefferson
Hest Coal in the Market in Butte Offer
Kemmerer coal praised as best in the Butte market and priced no higher than inferior grades. Citizens' Coal Co. advertises service at 4 Fast Broadway and invites friends to the Fair at 111 Hamilton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer Coal
Butte
Citizens’ Coal CO
Fast
Broadway
Hamilton Street
Aila Lodge to Hold Grand Ball and Supper
Aila lodge No. 18 D of H announces a grand ball and supper Monday evening March 4 at Hibernian hall Centerville. Prizes will be awarded for best lady and gentleman waltzers and best cakewalkers. Tickets cost 50 cents per couple with 25 cents for an extra lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aila Lodge No
Hibernian Hall
Centerville
Popular actor praises The Parish Priest as finest play in 15 years
Daniel Sully arrives in town praising The Parish Priest as the best play west of the era, noting its pure simple drama and heart touching story. He lauds his own performance and voice, saying the show keeps audiences moved, while joking with his press agent about advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Daniel Sully
Butte
Sully
Dan Sully
Hamlet
Hamlet,” Sully
O'Brien
Sally
Laugter
Attestations of Warm Friendship Bids Farewell to Benson Couple
Percy Benson and his wife depart for Honolulu where he plans to join the hardware business. Benson, four years with the B and M office, was a former Butte football captain renowned for his grit. He received a gold watch at his resignation and warm words from colleagues, marking a heartfelt departure. Spring 1901 wallpaper from Schatzlein Paint Company invites brightening homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Benson
Honolulu
Benson
Butte
Percy
California
Colorado
Klepetko
Vivion
Mr. Vivion
Mr. Benson
Home Again Jerry Flanagan Returns from Hot Springs
Jerry Flanagan comes back from Arkansas Hot Springs after weeks away to regain strength and shed his hair loss. He arrives hairless, with his wig, golf suit, and a tennis cap stored in his trunk and garden, yet he is described as well and well behaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Flanagan
Arkansas Hot Springs
Butte
Tom Sharkey
Hot Springs Links
Arlington Hotel
Sale of Magnet Dry Goods stock at Spokane auction
The complete stock and fixtures of Magnet Dry Goods store run by bankrupt former proprietor Emerson Clark will be sold in bulk to the highest bidder at 29 Riverside Avenue Spokane Wash on March 9 1901 at 2 p m. Appraised value 18300 dollars terms cash inspection permitted H Rush trustee Samuel IL Stern attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnet Dry Goods
Emerson Clark
Riverside Avenue
Spokane Wash
H. Rush
Samuel IL Stern
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Coast Lines
Central Lines
Minneapolis Times
Donald
Chicago
Fee
Whitney
Callaway
Canadian Pacific
S0c
Preva
J. J. Hill
Central Passenger Association
Western Passenger Association
Era Pacific
Pacific Coast
The
Klondike
Alaska
Old Madison
Hest
Towi
Tellow Employes
Schatzlein Paint Company
Home Again
Arkanets Resort
Hone Hennessy
Arlor Furniture
Hennessy
Pereberecy
Packard
TosDay
Hen
Jesse Wardell
Slater
Montreal
Russia
O'Sullavan
Hennessy’s
Butte, Montana
Cushman
NOVE
New York
Knox
Monte Carlo
Remington
Butterick
Pring
Manhattan
Batiste
Sennessy
Bulle
Montana
Spachtel
Marseilles
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