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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
7
London reports across the Boer lines press Roberts at Bloemfontein as Lochtuberta concentrates, aiming to disrupt British communications. Dispatches describe heavy shelling, troop movements, and ongoing efforts to counteract Boer tactics as the siege tightens around the town.
Washington correspondence denounces lobbyists as a cosmopolitan swarm that clogs the Capitol. The piece depicts a diverse, motley crowd from every region and class, crossing halls in pursuit of favors, with social distinctions erased in the pursuit of influence. It ends by condemning the parasitic, often corrupt, presence invading legislative spaces.
A historical reflection on how society treats women who erred, noting progress in less merciless attitudes. It discusses men's role in social judgment, the persistence of gossip, and the renewal of life for women who reform, with emphasis on personal conscience over public shaming.
News from Dillon Montana dated April 4 1900 reports the death of Price Jones brother of W A and Loren Jones after mental derangement following a siege of illness. Remains to be interred in Dillon. Also coverage of a light turnout city election with $22 000 electric lighting bond defeated and aldermen elected. Also local incidents auctions entertainments and social visits.
In Billings Montana District court Judge C H Loud presided Henry Brady pleaded guilty to grand larceny and was sentenced to one year. County commissioners denied a water rate petition for want of jurisdiction. The city council vetoed an amended fire limits ordinance. Parmly Billings Memorial library buys 200 plus books from a donor fund. Voters rejected a property tax increase for the library.
Attorney L Merrill of Orho arrives to stop by. Nigro Bros upgrade The interior with a noted hard wood partition. John Luros of Trosebud weds Miss Belle Davideon at TJ Derby home by Rev E M Antvin. Miss Smith of Torry, escorted by Sheriff, returns home today amid Prairie area fruit debate coverage.
Bozeman reports the first snow ptarm visit since weeks with a heavy hail storm. heavy particles driven by wind blanket streets. K. H. Cowles of Turer county visits from Woodburn Oregon, once cattle dealer here, now mining near Boulder River, Paine County. He notes Livingston as the coming Denver of Montana and claims a tin deposit 1a miles from Livingston. A gold bar weighing ten ounces is shown as pocket piece from a recent mill cleanup. Klondike exodus looms with about twenty locals headed to Cape Nome. several parties already there report favorable views. Montana State College exams underway with three graduates expected. college enrollment rising. Bozeman seeks bicycle ordinances. sidewalks used by riders, risk to elderly pedestrians seen as concern. Various local notices include Mrs. John M. Peets leaving for Mitchell South Dakota and visits from Livingston residents Mrs. Manzur and Mrs. Tonight. County Commissioner Patterson under severe illness. Ernest Schumaker shifts to county clerk duties. Mrs. W. H. Willian departs for visits in Michigan Wisconsin and Virginia. expected third child in three months. Harry Barnett from Missouri joins Golden Rule. Mrs. Don Johnson ill but improving.
Livingston Montana April 4 1900 Lee and son Charles arrested for breaking into the Last Chance saloon on Lower Main street taking about twenty dollars worth of whisky and gas. Cash drawer broken but no money. Burglary occurred Monday afternoon during elections. Trial held in Justice Benedr's court. bound over to district court with $500 bail. committed to county jail. Chaplain Go. Btull of Billings spoke at Methodist church on the Philippines. Mrs M M McPherson died of consumption in Livingston after illness. survived by sisters in Minnesota and Iowa. Funeral arrangements planned at Methodist church tomorrow.
Election details show trustees chosen to three year terms. George W. Davis wins raffle tied to a local event. A meeting at Rocky Mountain club rooms on Wednesday aims to organize a mob late in the city. interest groups invited. Capt EK Ward arrives with daughter en route to Yellowstone. Elshon Brower of Helena to hold services at St. Andrew's. A marriage license issued to Rev J A Gordon and Miss A Pay Bamford. ceremony planned at Mrs William Hall's home.
The state board of pharmacy conducted an examiner for pharmaceutical certificates at the McDermott hotel. Officers Sid J. Coffey, Bt. Locks Wood, and EB. Mathews led the proceedings as names of applicants were listed. Areas included chemistry practical pharmacy prescriptions theoretical pharmacy materia medical toxicology. The board will prosecute unregistered drug clerks allegedly employed in Butte.
Personal S. E. 7 supervisor of the International Correspondence School of Beranton Pennsylvania and J Bennitt assistant superintendent for Montana attend state interests. Judge Frank T Woody of Missoula touring Butte. H B Segur railroad man of Billings in town. R B Kelly and J F Nolan of Livingston visiting. C Voss of Anaconda in the city. Bam Dinsmore fruit lands man of Missoula viewing Butte. A J McKay Whitehall merchant in the city. B H Paul Monida resident in town. George B Conway of Hecla Mercantile Co Glendale in the city.
Susan M Christian denies divorce allegations in court. Mary G Walker petitions for administration of John Curkeel estate who died recently. Butte Sewer Pipe and Marble Company sues Ligsie Oakia and others for 2807 to secure payment for materials used in rebuilding a house on Moonlight Lane.
William Dernie of Butts Montana warns J W Oberman and heirs that he has expended 100 dollars on labor and improvements on the Rack grove orck 1897 1892 in Camp Creek district Silver Bow county Montana under 2324 Revised Statutes. If he fails to contribute within 90 days either personally or by public notice, his share of 200 dollars will become the property of the subscriber co owner.
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