Gold and copper booms near Libby in Rainy Creek belt
Libby reports rapid mining development with new mills planned on West Fisher creek and a second large copper district on Rainy Creek. The Murphy mill on Brick and Brannagin is exceptional. a 40 stamp mill is planned. The American Kootenai Mining and Milling Co. nears operation, promising local wealth. Copper prospects on Rainy Creek show high ore grades and potential for a major smelter and gravity railroad. Silver Cable mine requires tramway fixes but promises strong output and 150 jobs. Local politics note two state legislature candidates, and the Flathead labor convention delegates. Deer season opens as venison becomes common.
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Libby
Lidby
West Fisher Creek
Murphy Mill
Brick & Brannagi
American Kootenai Mining & Milling Company
W. J. Beager
W. A. Hall
Hillis
Libbs
Rainy Creek
Great Northern Railroad
Kootenal River
John Hartt
Misa@oula
Ll. H. Faust
RE. M. Brown
Labor Party
Flathead County
Helena
al Roderich
Frank Wegner
J. J. Fox
J. Teeter
John Schaller
F. Hartman
Kalispell
John Swangon
John P. Gansman
Columbia Falls
H. E. West
Andy Swanson
The
Wild Cat
For Her Sake Melodrama At Margaret Theatre
A four act melodrama titled For Her Sake will be staged at the Margaret theatre on September 24 1900. The play touches on harsh Siberian penal conditions and anti Russia sentiment noted in past press and lectures by Wellman and Kennan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
United States
Russia
Thezar
O Wellman
Kennan
Margaret Theater
Robbery Attack After Night Out In East Park Area
Joseph Lapointe a carpenter from Sir Cedar street was set upon by two men on East Park avenue after visiting the St Lawrence saloon. He was beaten and relieved of loose change with a wallet left intact, leaving police to suspect but not identify the assailants. The incident hints at a possible resurgence of robberies in Anaconda.
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Joseph Lapointe
Sir Cedar Street
East Park Avenue
Mr. Lapointe
St. Lawrence
Fast Park Avenue
Lapointe
Park Avenue
Anaconda
Last Week of Baseball in Anaconda Opens Series
Helena and Anaconda teams arrive for a four game series in Anaconda with the final regular game next Sunday. A benefit game Monday raises funds for Galveston disaster victims. A new National Association of Baseball Clubs forms in Baltimore as a major league with eight clubs including Philadelphia and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Anaconda
Galveston
Cheat Fails
Butte
National Association of Baseball Clubs
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Chicago
Milwaukee
Democratic Convention Delays Anaconda Business Day
In Deer Lodge county the Democratic convention produced a dull day in Anaconda as steady rain kept crowds gathering to discuss politics. Evening reports from the convention drew steady interest and many residents waited for the special train bearing delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
Hand Injury at Local Foundry Leads to Brief Hospitalization
George Spettigue, an employee at the foundry, suffered a severly lacerated palm when his hand was caught in a planer yesterday. He was treated at St. Ann's hospital and is expected to be unable to work for several days. the inj ury is not serious. Also mentions Budweiser as preferred beer and lists wholesale dealers Hallahan and MacCallum of Anaconda and Hlinds and Co. of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Spettigue
St. Ann's Hospital
Anheuser-Busch
Hallahan & MacCallum
Anaconda
Hlinds & Co
Butte
Mont
James Riddle Dies of Typhoid Fever in Anaconda
James Riddle a prominent Anaconda businessman aged Canadian born, died at 608 Fast Commercial avenue after six weeks illness. He owned Riddle & McNeill blacksmiths with East Park avenue shops. He leaves a widow Anna Marie Tucker and infant daughter in care. Funeral probable next Wednesday at 2 under Modern Woodmen of America.
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James Riddle
John Tucker
Commercial Avenue
Mr. Riddle
Canada
Anaconda
Riddle & McNeill
East Park Avenue
Riddle
Anna Marie Tucker
Frank Tucker
Tucker
James Stephens
Butte
Anaconia
The
Modern Woodmen of America
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David Duggins
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Jones, Ohio Co
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W. L. Douglas
Goodfriend Clothing Co
Osaka
Cfs
Abe
MacCallum
Cloutier
Montana
Dr. McLaughlin
M. A. McLaughlin
Cor. First and
Columbia Sts
Seattle, Wash
Northwest
Keeley Institute
Portex Dave
Case Cour
Props
Boston
Pickwick
Lez
Aitu
Boulder Hot Springs
Moni
Losee’s
Leosee
Charles Bidg
Denver
Colo
Bex Freer
Wits
Rowan
Wilwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee, Wis
Pranks
Calo
Marcus Daly
Donanmo
B. Greenwood
General Banking
Bell Exchange
New York
J. Paul
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Ireland
Rance
Germany
Orient
National City Bank
Union National Bank
First National Bank
Omaila National Hani Bank OF California
M. B. Garreywood
Lou
F.C
Norexen, Asst. Ca
St Paul
Francisco V. Bennere Cashier
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Anaconda, Montana
J. W. Mehargue
East Third St
Anaconda Real Estate and Insurance Agency
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