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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1901
Page
8
Police in Anaconda report strange noises and visions around city hall since the election period. Officers hear ghostly sounds, attribute them to water pipes above Chief White’s office, and support a formal investigation into possible pipe defects or other explanations. Night Chief O Brien calls for inquiry.
The cartoon in yesterday's Inter Mountain depicting a cyclone of "Republican Patriot ism" swept through Helena with acclaim. It mocks political figures such as Kelliher and Casey, portrays the Democratic crowd as wind blown, and follows Dr. Stephens riding the GOP elephant toward imagined triumph amid comic commentary on municipal grazing.
The city council will meet tomorrow as canvassing board to tally last Monday’s election ballots. City Clerk Peters will officially notify victors, ten days later new officers must qualify. Mayor elect Stevens may need to resign as alderman before qualifying. Inauguration date unclear, with May 6 possible. Democratic factions clash with editorials accusing the paper of treachery.
An Alderman charges a rival editorial claim of Democratic defeat in Anaconda. The letter cites editorials from the Anaconda Standard blaming the paper for party destruction, arguing the Standard’s influence backfired as the Democratic ticket prevailed locally. The communication defends party unity and calls out alleged double standards among insiders.
County Treasurer Twohy presents March 1901 finances with a balance at month start and end, total receipts of 11 209 823, and various tax and license revenues. Disbursements are listed as warrants attached, including county clerk warrants totaling 10 299 54.
W R Allen inspected newly arrived mining machinery from San Francisco at Mill Creek. The hydraulic placer gold setup, tested in California, is to be installed in Montana with first operation expected by May 1. French Gulch Mining Company may resume work by early next month despite a slow season.
Dorcas the comic opera by Harry and Edward Poalton starring Pauline Hall has been secured by Henry Stallam for Josephine Stanton. Migs Stanton and her company recently scored a big hit in Minneapolis and Fargo. The operas will be presented to the Anaconda public at the Margaret theater tonight.
J H Miller sustained a broken leg in a Tuesday night incident during a friendly scuffle at Olson and Noren s, taken to St Ann s hospital yesterday afternoon. The location was No 2 Main street.
General Manager Dean of the Butta, Anaconda & Pacific railway has had his private car painted and renovated and will depart tonight for the east. He may visit the Pan American exposition at Buffalo before returning, making an extended trip anticipated to be significant.
Artificial eyes at Verboerkmoes J G Bates piano tuner Smiths Drug Brees 4 T OBrien of Putte was a visitor in Anaconda yesterday Eyes examined free A graduate optician in attendance Perfect fit guaranteed Hammersloughs H Laughlin a well known traveling man was in the city today later Viewing the drug trade Miss Stevens departed this morning for Dillon where she will spend Easter visiting friends A marriage scene was issued this morning to Matt Persine and Sophia Prince both of Anaconda The Junior Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church holding an ice cream and cake social this afternoon The Josephine Stanton Opera company arrived in the city today and will tonight begin a two nights engagement at the Margaret A petition has been filed for letters of administration on the estate of Robert Lennington deceased and the date fixed for a hearing was April 15 Another candidate for city clerk has
Livingston Montana April 4 1901 the adjourned city council canvassed Monday's election results naming Charles Garnier as mayor J L Goughnour treasurer Frank Bender police judge and aldermen for three wards. The discussion on granting a municipal electric plant franchise highlighted town utility plans amid votes and party lines. Several obituaries and local notices accompany the session with community events and a tunnel accident near the Muir tunnel described.
Frank Cullano twenty was last seen April Saturday with M Aylward of Sioux City Iowa heading for a desert mining trip. Aylward returned to Los Angeles and was jailed on insanity charges while Cullano did not return. Authorities are investigating the disappearance amid desert treks and potential foul play.
Marshall Michigan April 4 Rev Dr Gorse Hunting a well known Presbyterian minister and poet died at his home after two years of declining health. He formerly headed Alma College at Alma Michigan and was active in G A T U and Knight Templar circles.
April 4 New York documentary stamps market reports a record order for stamps. Charles Treat, collector for the district of New York, notes the large sum realized by the government from the sale.
First class Pullman sleeper from Twin Cities daily via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway to Kansas City leaves Minneapolis at 7:50 a.m. and St Paul at 8:00 a.m., arriving next morning. Describes it as the tired and most comfortable route in the Southwest with sourkweat.
A brief column notes St Pauls Cathedral housing a dime sized exhibit 114 feet in diameter while St Peters resembles a six foot wide display. The playful comparison highlights architectural scale and historic landmarks.
A new street railway timetable goes into effect April 1 1901 increasing daily trips to Carroll and the new works Extra bus service starts tomorrow March 31 with fares listed The schedule shows departures from the brickyard at 6 5 9 00 9 40 10 20 11 00 and 21 50 a m 20 2 00 Gill 4 30 and 5 25 p m and returns from new works at 10 40 11 30 a m 6 18 and 5 40 p m
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway offers excursion tickets at reduced prices to southern resorts including Jacksonville Florida Mobile Alabama New Orleans Louisiana Savannah Georgia and El Paso Texas. Tickets are valid for return at any time before June 1 1901. For rates routes and schedules contact any Mikwaukee agent or J T Conley assistant general passenger agent St Paul Minnesota.
A daily first class sleeper departs Minneapolis at 7:00 a.m. and St Paul at 8:00 a.m. bound for Kansas City, arriving next morning at 7:00 o'clock. The route uses the Milwaukee Hedrick Plan noted for its efficiency and comfort.
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