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Newspaper
Butte Miner
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1906
Page
2
A garbled page segment lists names and roles such as officers and a secretary, with payments and subscription mentions for Daily Miner and Weekly Stiner. It references mailing addresses, offices, and an editor area, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
The Miner dispatches detail the transfer of Untteil Copper holdings to North Butte Mining, with Arthur O. Carson as representative. While the ultimate effects are uncertain, the deal ends litigation surrounding properties and opens mines for development. Proponents predict stability and growth for Butte, though speculation remains pending final terms.
A historic proposal envisions linking Chicago to the Mississippi and Gulf for ocean trade via a new navigable waterway. Engineers estimate a 31 million dollar cost with federal support sought to finish the project. The plan would shorten the Midwest to the Asian market, challenging Seattle’s maritime prestige and reshaping river navigation and commerce.
An article critiques orthodox Map-Mels and a Protestant revival in a university seminary. It notes opposition from several instructors and a rival convention urging women to seek different education. It discusses resurrection beliefs, soul immortality, and calls for honest representation of Christian instruction.
A fragmented critique argues the United States must consider its power and responsibilities as a world policeman. It questions reliance on Roosevelt and Uncle Sam, warns against entangling alliances, and notes preparations and political tensions shaping foreign policy and domestic governance.
A dense 19th century piece laments American trends toward fashion, social preening, and vulgar tastes. It notes women chasing appearances, gambling games like poker, manners decay in public spaces, and calls for better etiquette taught in schools to curb rising boorishness and preserve refinement.
Jan Mitchell Chapple reports a lively discussion by a diamond expert from South Africa at the New Willard. He claims 1910s diamond output favors American buyers, notes Fragil and India supplies contribute small shares, and asserts many Americans still wear diamonds from various occasions while fashion and wealth shape demand.
Milew City Mong 6 The jury in the case of Willan Knaur who married Grace Ware was acquitted of perjury for making oath about his age. The verdict followed a brief trial with both sides presenting evidence and the jury retiring after short deliberation.
An advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal remedy for female ailments. It claims to cure inflammation and ulceration, spinal weakness, menstrual irregularities, nervous debility, and backache, promising relief and compatibility with the female system. It invites readers to write to Lydia E Pinkham & Co. for guidance.
Henry Hunt and Jane Gand were arrested by Sheriff Habectton on a charge of cattle theft near Tinckecreek. Police say investigations tie Hunt to multiple cattle thefts around the area, with ranchers on Eck Creek reporting missing cattle since the summer and fall. Authorities have been tracing clues for weeks to link Hunt to the crimes.
At a mass meeting six candidates emerged to represent Sperint Dispatch at the quadrennial Volunteer Student gathering in Nashville. Bertie Merlson and Floyd Borentz top the voting, with Kushe Morgan and Carl Wittenar as alternates. about $10 has been raised and candy sale proceeds will fund travel for the delegates.
Creditors of the firm Lyle & Twedda, grocery operators in Rag, Montana, will convene February 26 to appraise assets totaling about 13 89, with debts listed at 7211.88 and assets including stock, a horse and wagon. Thirty five creditors are named including Yegon Bros and Donovan McCormick Co, many nonresidents. The firm’s stock was damaged by a blaze some time ago. The meeting is ordered by Referee Henry A. Frith in the United States district court.
In Uitlings Montana on February 13 a Montana court heard Mrs. R. Pickering, a creditor, seek 390 from George Meny & Sons of St Paul. Trustee Te N Allen was ordered to pay the sum to Mrs Pickering as part of estate distribution after settlement terms.
Miss Alice Murphy, a teacher at Minera High School in Bangor, Mich, received word that her father is dying in Bangor. She plans to depart tonight. The report notes German child labor restrictions for under sixteen and a probe into ages for thirteen to fourteen year olds.
Bozeman Mont Feb Verbal notice reports Mrs Padeses Davis died after a lingering illness in Bozeman. She resided with her parents in Virginia City area and was not a graduate of the Montana State Normal School. Survived by three brothers N T Davis C Davis and Wyle Davis and sisters Mrs Wede Banka Mrs Noel and Miss Mary Davis. Funeral Thursday from 41 South Grand avenue with Rev Frank B Dewis officiating at the Episcopal church.
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