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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
3
A 21 year old with three years of grocery experience seeks any employment. Ready to do any task. Apply at St James Hotel in care of McGangly or send address to Hy iW. McGangly.
Late last night the Supreme Court denied the stay in the Boston and Montana receiver ship matter. Receiver Thm Hinds turned over the properties to the company after bond signatures were approved. Under sheriff Murphy served the order, C S Butterman returned to supervise, and G M Hyams took charge of the books as operations resumed with the old force. The court cannot act on the appeal for weeks due to transcript preparation. The men returned to work and were told the situation would last several months under the current arrangement.
The court states an appeal lies from the order denying vacating a receiver and allows examination of all underlying facts. Defendants holding 149,000 of 159,000 shares argue relief, noting the corporation valued at about $40 million with $1 million cash remains solvent. They claim a 1848 reconveyance to a New York firm was ultra vires and seek to lift the restraint and permit the New York transfer, offering to fully account all actions and to keep injunctions, arguing management by the receiver would be inferior to corporate officers.
Montana company faces stay order with restitution pending final appeal. District court may retain the receiver and bond set at 250000 with two sureties to cover damages, expenses, and receiver compensation. Courts protect minority shareholders from fraud and improper receiverships, but stay is deemed proper while appeal proceeds.
Special to the Tater Mountain reports Helena April 4. The Montana Supreme Court denied the motion for a rehearing of the stay in the Boston and Montana revenue case. W E Cullen argued the motion and the court denied it without hearing the other side.
At Miners Union hall the Catholic fair drew a large crowd with spirited bidding on many items at auction. A Driesden lamp won by Mrs J McDonald and Miss M Murphy took an embroidered centerpiece. Tonight a $50 check, donated by Mrs Thomas Gavin, is to be raffled as over 400 chances sold. Tomorrow features contests for mine foremen and popular schoolgirl, with Tim Lynch and Miss Laura Kilgalion among top contenders.
Maud May a Tenderloin girl in Butte faces a police court charge for conducting a house of prostitution after allegedly pilfering a man's roll. She pleads guilty and is fined, after paying with $14 on hand from an initial $28. The case details复杂 involve past wealth, a late partner Sherry Burke, embalming, and burial expenses. Nancy thanks is later arrested for breaking into a Mercury street house.
Mr Jams McGovern roomed at the Palace hotel while the grand opera company led by Madam Moetha performed in San Francisco last week. The diva’s arrival brought a morning serenade that startled McGovern and prompted him to ring for the bellboy amid the unusual wake up call.
A hotel guest complains about a woman in the next room waking guests with screeching at an early hour. A boy identifies her as Melba singing from an opera, prompting the guest to offer a dollar for a box at the performance that night.
Money steady at 5 percent with sterling exchange firm around 48644. Silver certificates near 0 601, bar silver 304, Mexican 47%. Government bonds firmer with 2nds reg 99 14, 3 ree 107 coup 1 %, new 4s reg 129% and others varying. Stock market mixed in New York with some specialties up while rails lagged and previous gains trimmed. Chicago live stock receipts 14 000 with mixed prices. cattle and sheep markets described with varied prices. Chicago produce May wheat up to 75% then retreating, corn and lard prices noted. Washington: Rear Admiral Sehley named to naval examining board in city.
A fragment shows a quarrel about dental care and wealth. A mother urges gentleness to Reginald a six year old while a disputing spirit complains of inheritance and useless wealth. Dr Wix advertises twenty dollar teeth and ten dollar sets.
Fayette Harrington cashier of the above named bank swears the statement is true to the best of knowledge. Notary public F A Gilbert certifies the oath dated February 4 1899 with directors C K Lewis F Mar chesseau William J Homps listed.
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