Congdon Seat in Balance as Fifth Ward Ballots Criticized
The canvassing board reports chaotic and incomplete returns in the Fifth ward and declares no election. If a court orders a recount, Alderman-elect Al C. Congdon may retain his 27 vote lead. without one, incumbent Democrat Alderman Kelly could hold over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al C. Congdon
Aldertman
Clerka
Elderkin
Bousman
McArthur
Congdon
Kelly
W. H. Everts
J. H. Congdon
Patrick Wall
Mike Conley
Frank McQuinlan
Carl Dariss
John Hennessy
Frank McWilliams
Fifth Ward Alderman-Elect Seat in Question After Poll Book Issue
mitteeman told Inter Mountain reporter that duplicate poll books likely had more forms filled and affidavits subscribed while voters were properly recorded. The sealed ballot box cannot be opened for a year without a recount order, and Attorney Kirk consulted Mr. McWilliams. An appeal to the courts to seat Alderman-elect Congdon seems probable.
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Ansiat
Congdon
Will Report Against Clark Continues Debate in Montana
The article quotes Jesse B Roote disputing a senate committee report on Mr Clark. Roote predicts Clark will return to Montana to appeal to the people for vindication and says the senate may not concur with the report despite its wide attention. He denies resigning and vows to fight on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse B. Roote
Clark
Montana
Senate
Ex Senator Mantle Praises Committee On Privileges And Elections
Ex Senator Lee Mantle commends a powerful committee with notable statesmen. He notes its unanimous findings carry weight and expects the full report will reveal factors in Montana's political debauchery since 1892. He predicts a likely Democratic defeat and purging of corrupt influences if the senate inquiry yields reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Mantle
Vanegenate
Senate
Montana
Senate Committee
Colonel Sanders Talks on Montana Politics and Bribery Case
Col W F Sanders praised the committee for prompt action and defended Montana’s integrity amid debates over bribery tied to Clark and Daly interests. He argued the state contains a strong majority resisting corruption and supporting ethical conduct, despite sensational press coverage.
Montana Ore Purchasing rates Clark unseating
John MacGinnis of Montana Ore Purchasing laments the unseating of Hon. W. A. Clark, saying he is highly qualified to guard Montana's interests. Thomas R. Hinds notes purifiers of politics must field a candidate to represent the state, while questioning the cost and actions that led to Clark's removal amid accusations of opening private mail and breaking into rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John MacGinnis
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Montana
W. A. Clark
Thomas R. Hinds
Clark
Washington
Senator Carter Wires On Seat Bid In Senate
Washington April 10. The committee unanimously ruled Clark not entitled to a senate seat due to an alleged illegal election. Senator Thos. H. Carter reported the finding to the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clark
Senate
Wegal Thos. H. Carter
Report of Senate Investigating Committee On W A Clark In Anaconda
Bulletins posted before noon announced the senate committee’s report on Senator W A Clark. Street discussion spread across town during the noon hour with many Democrats present. Key leaders J B Toole M Donohoe W M Tuohy were away and could not be reached for comment. Col T O Leary predicted a non unanimous finding, echoed by many local Democrats. Major Edward Burke, committee chairman, was absent at the upper works.
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Senate
W. A. Clark
J. BR. Toole
M. Donohoe
W. M. Tuohy
A. Harrity
Edward Burke
Upper Works
Col. T. O'Leary
Anaconda
Sutton seeks to halt judgment against him in court
Dick P. Sutton asks district court to stop Cliff Lindsay from satisfying a judgment entered in Harrington's court. Sutton claims Lindsay sued for medical work done between 1897 and 1898 and that Marsh, not licensed, mishandled the case. He says he learned of the judgment in 1900 and that Harrington exceeded his jurisdiction. The services were not rendered in person.
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Dick P. Sutton
District Court
Cliff Lindsay
Justice Harrington
Sutton
Lindsay
Harrington
Burt Marsh
Marsh
Constable Shields
Frank L Sizer Expert Testimony in Colusa Parrot Trial
The Colusa Parrot Anaconda case resumed before Judge Knowles. J Pyle finished testimony on assay values from Never Sweat and Colusa Parrot samples. Frank L Sizer testified on qualifications, noting graduation in 1878, Montana work, and years directing development at Colusa Parrot and Heinze mines. He described four veins converging at various points in the Colusa Parrot mine.
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Knowles
J. ©. Pyle
Frank L. Sizer
Michigan University
Leadville
Montana
Montana Co. (Limited
Empire
Butte
Colusa-Parrot
Heinze
Divorce suit filed by Jennie Miller against James B Milley
Court records show Jennie Miller sues James B Milley for divorce on the grounds of lack of support. The couple allegedly married in this city on August 11, 1498 and have two children with custody disputes reported.
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Jennie Miller
James B. Milley
Magnate James J. Hill Survives Montana Train Wreck
President Hill of the Great Northern and a party of officials escaped injury when their special train derailed on the Northern Pacific line near Silver Bow canyon. The engine and baggage car overturned as steel rails were being laid. Hill and his delegation, including L W Hill and J N Hill, were unharmed and proceeded to the city.
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James J. Hill
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Silver Bow Canyon
Silver Bow Junction
J. N. Hill
John N. Stevens
Miller
W. J. Rattle
Cleveland
Ohio
AD. M. Robbins
Bt. Louis Capitalist
Hill
Montana
Europe
St. Paul
Guardian petition by 14 year old asks for James Trebilcock
Elizabeth G. Hicks age fourteen petitions the district court to appoint James Trebilcock as her guardian claiming a right to a half interest in one thousand dollars left by their mother to her and her sister on a certificate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth G. Hicks
District Court
James Trebilcock
Trebilcock Named Guardian for Girl of Maccabees Insurance
With both parents deceased, she selects Trebilcock as fit guardian to safeguard her interests in the Maccabees insurance matter.
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Trebilcock
Fisher's Tenderloin Case In Judge Sullivan Court
Gertie West pleaded guilty in Judge Sullivan's court to keeping a house of prostitution in the Tenderloin after being arrested by Joe Fisher who claimed to have lost $70. West denies Fisher's tale and says he was drunk. Fisher later testified and the judge took the case under advisement. Also, George Gibson admitted to disturbing the peace and was fined $25 for brass knuckles incident, while John McFadden was fined $10 for the same offense.
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Gertie West
Sullivan
Gertie
Joe Fisher
Galena Street
Lato
Joe
Fisher
Tenderloin
George Gibson
John McFadden
Copper Mining Sharea Wanted Bookkeeper Needed Evening Work
Small set of books to keep evenings. Address Competent Inter Mountain Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Butte
Local briefs from Butte area notices and obituaries
Dr Reed dentist 116 North Matin and other local business notices. John Ryan 31 dies at 925 West Summit Street. Willie Fenner recuperating from pneumonia. Rasmus Peterson of Butte Carpenters union dies of pneumonia. Warrant issued for H S Gardner for assaulting M L Kelly of Hennessy Co. Fire near Marsyland and Main due to faulty insulation. Silver Bow Club whiskey prices drop. various offices moved or changed addresses.
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Dr. Reed
North Matin
Orton Ros
Peter Reen
Shereman
Will Love
Butte Hotel
D. A. G. Bates
Ye Montans Afnais Company
Tel. G . Missahente
John N. Olson
West Park
W. J. Jameson
Columbia Elk
W. D. Fenner
Butte Stage Repair Company
B. Park
John Ryan
West Summit Street
Laver
H. 8. Gardner
M. L. Kelly
Hennessy Company
EH. Wilson
Minnie Healy
Mantle
Rasmus Peterson
Butte Carpenters’ Union
Sisters’ Hospital
Silver Bow Club
Silver Bow
Montana Liquor Co
Marsyland
Main Streets
Livingston appeals forgery case to supreme court
L G Livingston, jailed for five years for forgery, appeals to the supreme court challenging alleged incompetent testimony and trial court jury instructions. I WANTED A GOOD COATMAKER all around man. 125 Cedar street, By Samuels, Anaconda, Mont.
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L. G. Livingston
Supreme Court
Man
Cedar Street
Samuels
Anaconda
Mont
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Dick Sutton
Ino
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Boston & Monta
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