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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
11
Announcement outlines a merger strategy among mining companies to consolidate assets and operations. Key entities include leading mining firms and potential regulatory steps. The plan aims to reduce duplication, improve efficiency, and create a stronger combined entity facing market competition.
A notice from Kidder, Peabody & Co. announces a consolidation basis among Amalgamated, Boston & Montana, and Butte & Boston. Shareholders would exchange four Amalgamated shares for one Boston & Montana share and one Amalgamated for one Butte & Boston share, pending Amalgamated’s meeting on June 6 and deal completion within 45 days. Daly Bank and Trust coordinated stock deposits for the exchange.
The Montana wild buffaloes along with cowboys and Indians will remain in Butte for the rest of the week after managers failed to secure suitable cars. Despite plans to rest, public demand prompted additional performances on Wednesday Thursday Saturday and Sunday with matinees on Thursday and Sunday.
W J Dougherty of San Jose arrives in Butte on oil venture. He reports Kern county fields attractive and notes local capitalists drilling for oil. The Bow Oil company, incorporated in Butte, has acquired land and been drilling. EF N Wood of Butte serves as secretary.
A July celebration proposal was discussed at a city council chambers meeting called by A F Bray with about 12 men present. The gathering showed little enthusiasm and adjourned to June 4 for appointment of officers and committees.
Obituary notes Henry Leller aged 60 of Divide Montana dies from rheumatism of the heart after twenty years in the area. His funeral arrangements are pending. Also listed are Patrick Walsh and James Ryan with services set for today and later.
Dave Hennessy aged 37 died yesterday. The remains are at the residence of his sister Mrs. Maurice Kane at 119 Jay Street. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
The Grand Council of United Commercial Travelers for Montana and Utah districts will convene in the city Thursday with delegates from Salt Lake and Helena. Carl Krause sought a warrant for a well known police court lawyer over a bill dispute, but civil action was advised. In a health order response, the old smallpox detention house was set ablaze by city crews after a citizen trigger prompted a fire alarm.
Governor McSweeney of South Carolina said he would likely run for the United States Senate in the coming primaries during dedication services for the South Carolina monument at Chickamauga. Colonel Wiley Jones announced his own candidacy and called the state Democratic Committee to meet on July 1 to plan the campaign.
George Edward's Santos captured the Great Whitsuntide handicap at Hurst Park Whit Sunday meeting. J Dawson Jr's Rambling Kate finished second while Forester's Sir Moritz placed third in a tight finish.
In Paris on May 27 Major Taylor the colored American cyclist defeated Jacquelin the French champion in two out of three paces.
A blast at the Richland coal mine near Dayton, Tennessee, devastates the mine at 4:30 pm, killing 21 white miners and wounding several more. Rescue efforts move bodies to Dayton, with mourners gathering as morgues are set up by local undertakers.
The Western Federation of Miners and the Western Labor Union hold a joint convention in Denver with about 175 delegates from states west of the Missouri and British Columbia. Speeches by Gov. Orman, Mayor Wright, and officials outline aims including ending the wage system, better shop conditions, and broader education. A credentials committee is appointed after the addresses.
Two new companies were incorporated with the secretary today in Helena. The Ellis Paint Company of Butte is capitalized at $20,000 with J B Ellis E D Elderkin and H F Ellis as incorporators. The Stregis Copper Mining Company of Missoula is capitalized at $300,000 with W H Houston Fred W Wilson F B Latterman and L J Knapp as incorporators.
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