Congdon Appears Safely Elected Fifth Ward Alderman
In a Fifth Ward election dispute Judge Henry C. Smith ordered Clerk Callan to deliver ballots and poll books after a refused demand. Officials recanvassed, results showing Congdon elected over Hennessy with aldermanic approval likely after city council action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Smith
John N. Kirk
Congdon
Smith
Booth
Callan
Congdon - Veer
Hennessy
McCarthy
Congdan
Judge Clancys Motion Docket Details Court Sessions
Judge Clancys motion docket lists cases for tomorrow including M J Connell Lumber Company v George J Davies with a motion to adopt and reject findings James A Murray et al v Jane Pol glase et al with motion to retax costs on appeal W W Wishon v W 8 Switzer motion to strike Louis T Ruhle v Hannah Stenberg motion to reinstate cause and set aside dismissal E EB Lown v Patrick Dwyer motion to strike W Butcher v C C Redding et al order to show cause Mary Vrooman v George Vrooman motion for alimony and costs The State of Montana ex rel Joseph Volker v Curley C Rhoades et al order to show cause Lyman M Harley v Montana Ore Purchasing Company and George Gemmel et al order to show cause Ethel Edwards v Joseph L G Edwards plaintiff s proofs Margaret O Leary v Hugo Loebinger et al demurrer F Aug Heinze et al v Carl Klein achmidt et al settlement of bill of exceptions W J Aiken v Oscar Aiken plaintiff s proofs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancy
M. J. Connell Lumber Company
George J. Davies
James A. Murray
Jane Polglase
W. W. Wishon
Switzer
Louis T. Ruhle
Hannah Stenberg
Lown
Patrick Dwyer
W. Butcher
C. C. Redding
Mary Vrooman
George Vrooman
State of Montana
Joseph Volker
Scottish Rite Masons Hold Easter Services in Butte
The Scottish Rite Masons of Butte held Easter services at the Masonic hall with a banquet afterward. W R Tonkin acted as toastmaster as toasts honored the President, Senator Lee Mantle, the Supreme Council Southern Jurisdiction, Grand Lodge of Montana, and Scottish Rite Masonry in general. AlsoCredit speeches by Abram Well and Elliott Farn accompanied remarks by Rev Settle and others. An advertisement for Allen's Foot Ease accompanies the item. The Whiteway & Co. architecture firm has moved to the New Bee Hive block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
W. R. Tonkin
United States
Lee Mantle
John N. Kirk
Grand Lodge of
Montana
W. T. Boardman
Scottish Rite Masonry
Abram Well
Elliott F. Farnam
Settle
Messrs
Bordeaux
O'Grady
Backus
Statue dispute spurs libel suit over Maude Adams statue
In a World report dated April 10, Marcus Daly and rival W A Clark face a $100000 libel suit from F T Higbee of the American Gold Statue Co over plans to exhibit Maude Adams’ gold statue at Paris. The piece notes Daly’s efforts to block and then a Paris space secured despite Peck’s barring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Marcus Daly
United States
Williiam A. Clark
Montana
F. T. Higbee
American Gold Statue Company
Weat
Sixteenth Street
Daly
Peck
Adams
Paris
Palais de ‘Optique
World
Higbee
Ada Rehan
W. A. Clark
Anaconda Standard
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Anaconda
Mont.) Standard
Palais de 'Ontiane
Local Briefs Hint at Community Notices and Obituaries
Miscellaneous items list professional notices, changes of offices, and upcoming funerals. Names include Dr Reed, John N Olgan, Jameson, A B Jones, C G Dolman, John Sullivan, John J Lyons, Cora Howard, William Parks Clayberm, and Minnie Healy mine receiver E H Wilson. Also mentions Butte Coal Co, Liebig's Malt Tonic, and Montana Livor Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Trner
Montana Music Company
John N. Olgan
West Park
Jameson
Columbia Elk
R. Leonard
The
Butte Coal Company
West Broadway
A. B. Jones
East Park
C. G. Dolman
Silver Bow Block
John Sullivan
Duggan
Chemicata
Park
E. H. Wilson
Minnie Healy
O Rams
John Golden
Richards
Rooma
William Parks Clayberm
Grand Army
Liebig
Montana Livor Company
Gen Kessler Home Again From West Indies Visit
Gen Kessler returns to Butte after five months in the West Indies with travels through Cuba Porto Rico San Domingo and Santiago He praises Porto Rico saying poverty is exaggerated and Americans treat them as Americano He notes Cuba awaits independence and warns of possible war if denied He compares campaigns in Luzon San Juan Hill and El Caney with Philippine fighting and admires American arms. A note about spring shirts at Hennessy’s follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Kessler
Butte
West Indies
Philippines
Cuba
Porto Rico
San Domingo
Santiago
Bahamas
St. Augustine
Fla
Dewey
Marcus Daly
Aguinaldo
Luzon
Inter Mountain
New York
United States
Congress
San Juan
el Caney
Buda Pesth
Joe Field
Arkansas
America
Alee
Joe
Farma
Rudyard Kipling
Créanton
Ing
Kangiroe
Great Bear
Tiny
Buffilo BI
Antl
Boston
Paprika
Local Briefs Highlight City Finances and New Patrol Wagon
Col F P Wright of Wright Barrett and Stillwell arrives in the city to discuss wholesale paper business. City hall committees on finance and ways and means met to set the year’s roughly $200 000 appropriation. meeting unfinished at press time. Chief Lavell to inspect and likely accept the new patrol wagon. Mickey the Greek slated as first rider. Judge Sullivan dismissed the case city vs Gardiner for want of prosecution. Deed by Mary J Trevena to M A Hickey for Lot 9 and west 20 feet of Lot 10 Thornton addition for 6000, previously transferred for 1 with revenue stamps. Advertisements for Monarch Wheels and Hennessy shoes. Insurance pitch by Mutual Life of NY. Thursday dance at the Auditorium by Prof Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Wright
Wright, Barrett & Stillwell
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Inter Mountain
Lavell
Mickey
H. J. Gardiner
M. J. Kelly
Sullivan
Lamb
Kelly
Hennessy
Gardiner
Clerks’ Union
Mary J. Trevena
M. A. Hickey Fot No
Thornton Addition
Miss Trevena
Butte Land and Investment Company
Northern Pacific runs single line Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis
The Northern Pacific operates the Pallman Standen sleaning rars from Anaconda to St Paul and St Louis on the night train. Two sleeping cars are in service from Anaconda and Butte with routes via LUUnge and Burlington to St Louis and from Butte to St Paul. Also noted are $50 Monarch wheels offered for $55 on Broadway beside the Standard office and Dr German dentist at 114 N.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific
Anaconda
T Paul
Monarch
Broadway
Standard Office
Inaugural Address at Paris Exposition
Exposition authorities push to ready the grounds for tomorrow’s inauguration with thousands of soldiers aiding the clearance. Ceremonies begin at 2 pm with Minister of Commerce M Miller delivering the inaugural address and President Loubet replying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Miller
Loubet
Porter Resigns as President's Secretary
Washington dated April 13 reports John Addison Porter resigns due to ill health. resignation accepted and to take effect May 1. George B. Cortelyou, now assistant secretary to the president, named to succeed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Addison Porter
George B. Cortelyou
New York
Boilers Explode at Riverside Plant in Wheeling
Two boilers at the National Tube company Riverside plant exploded sending the boilers 160 feet and destroying three buildings and equipment in the steel and water works. Several workmen were injured, two seriously, with losses near 90 000 dollars. The tube works were not affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeling
W. Va
Riverside
National Tube Company
Packers Seek Old Wages Demand Rejected in Minneapolis
The Packers and Nailers Union with 500 members demand restoration of the 1895 wage scale from flour millers in Minneapolis. Wages then ranged from 2 to 2 1/4 dollars daily but were cut since. The union has referred the issue to the Trades and Labor Council where a strike decision may be made by its advisory body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Packers and Nailers Union
Trades and Labor Council
After the Flood. New Orleans April 13
A damaged OCR fragment reports train movements between New Orleans and San Francisco. The Sunset Limited service is set to be discontinued, with specific trains and dates mentioned, including departures around April 12 to 13 and a reversed last trip from San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Texas
Ciy
San Francisco
New Orleane
Mill Destroyed in Sylvester Sawmill Explosion
The sawmill of John F. Hiter at Sylvester hamlet exploded last night killing David Zimmerman and James Moffit. Oscar Zimmerman is severely injured and reported dying. The mill was completely demolished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Rapids
Mich
John
Hiter
Sylvester
David Zimmerman
James Moffit
Oscar Zimmerman
Steamship Arrivals New York April 13 Rhein from Bremen
Steamship Rhein arrived in New York from Bremen on April 13. The brief report notes the vessel’s voyage status with no additional passengers or cargo details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rhein
Bremen
Steamer Grounded Off Chester Inland
The Hamburg American steamer Brisgavia bound for Hamburg went aground on the Delaware near Chester Inland. Tugs were sent, and she is expected to float at high tide. The item includes a long asides about curiosities and odd anecdotes unrelated to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Brisgavia
Hamburg-American Line
Delaware River
Hamburg
Chester
Also Mentioned on This Page
MR. Congdon
Scotish Rite Masonic Services
Allen
Allan
le Roy
Whiteway & Co
Frank Higbee
Copper King
Golden Maude Adams
Dr. Reed
North Mat
Orton Bros., Pianos
Main
Gen. Kessler
San Juan Hill
Manhattan
Hennessy’s
East Broadway
Banister
Hennessy's
Shakespeare
Mutual Life of
Lynch & Bacheler, Dist. Mers
Prof. Robinson
Paul
German
Majestic Steel
Great Majestic
Majestic
Fourra
Frrin
Kennedy Furniture CO
Sarah Henry
North Montana
Jno
Morgen
East Par
J. R. Hoyce
Nine Mile House
Emmet Ryan
A. McMillan
West Granite
M.A. Toole
Karlman Block
Wyo
Town
C. M. Stolle
Glendale
Mont
I. J. Harvis
H. Young
R. P. Wesley
East Mercury
Mrs. Jno
Stewart
Idaho
Silveretra
Colorado Company
Sackerson
Basin
A. Blair
U. Burkhard
Boulevard
M. J. Sullivan
North
Walkerville
Kennedy Furniture Go
Wast Broadway
Danaus
Emerg
Nur Jotseherete Press
Aurenta
Sam T. Clover
Tmirisi
London
Mhirago
Milwaukee & Bt. Paul
Willie Makied
Adresa Jd. T. Conley
St. Pay
Mian
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