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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1901
Page
4
The New City Council will address a May visit by President McKinley in a nonpartisan manner. A Republican committee in Butte plans a reception with the president in the open air if possible, including mine tours and a brief speech.
Two St. Paul men, A. W. Miller and RoE. Hartry, visit Butte exploring mining prospects and the town’s growth. They tour Anaconda Livingston Forsyth and the Indian reservation, hear sensational tales of lynching, and receive cheeky, cautioned guidance on Montana customs.
A fragmented report notes Mr. W. J. H. Davey’s election to the mayoralty and lists many names from Chicago to Helena in relation to the event. It mentions government action halting the issuance of certain nickels and securing the majority of those already issued, with about 200 unaccounted. A card of thanks from Davey and family expresses gratitude to friends and lodge members for support during bereavement.
Samuel M. Roberts reports three months ending February 28 with total fees of 2 763 3. largest activity in February with 1046 59. items include actions commenced transfers appearances petitions inventories wills judgments executions and marriage licenses.
Lottie Leona Smith of Spokane has filed for divorce from Frank Hadley a former Butte policeman under Mayor Thompson. She alleges they lived as husband and wife until September 1890s and that he failed to provide. She left, sought aid from her father in Idaho, then offered to return if railroad fare was sent, but Hadley did not respond. She traveled to Butte at her own expense and could not locate him. She seeks divorce and restoration of maiden name.
One new smallpox patient, Philip McDonald from the B A P work camp near Gregson Springs, brings the total to six. Two patients will be discharged soon. four remain, with one confluent but recovering. County commissioners plan to close the pest house at week’s end unless new cases arise. Dr Sullivan to be released and city to assume care.
Mayor Mirthy reports a navy notice that Roselle Van Richards deserted from U S service in Shanghai January 12 1901. He is declared unde virable to re enlistment and later enlisted as landsman at Mare Island California December 4 189. Marriage licenses issued today include Albert Holmstrom and Jennie McMullen John Collins and Giery Cox Jerry Murphy and Julia Hurley Austin Trowbridge and Josie Leoho. County Republican central committee to meet at Hon J E Richards office April 47 1901. M Gillie chairman.
An unidentified man collapsed and died around 1 20 pm on railroad tracks between the Duggan Nowse and Ninjer mine. He appeared not to be a miner, wore a striped gray suit and velvet collar coat, and carried only a cigarette papers pack a tobacco sack and a silver stamp case engraved with the name George identify remains unknown with no poison found.
The April 1 market shows broad activity across grains wool and metals with gains in Amalgamated Copper and Pacifics while tobacco and gas stocks rise. Trading broad and irregular with railroads holding gains mid session before mixed closes. later quotes show closing bids and tariff era figures for leading stocks and money markets.
Articles of Incorporation filed in the county clerk office for record. Incorporators include John, P. H. Regan, F. King, Samuel D. Martin, Edwin L. Mayo, T. Re Hinds, James T. Finlen, Marco J. Medin, James B. Furey and James M. Reynolds each subscribing 500 shares at $1. Capital stock totals $5,000. Company aims to transact a general real estate business.
The funeral notice states Jesse Connell the carpenter killed at the Anaconda Works had services delayed because a Livingston brother missed his train. The Carpenters' Union visited the remains, and attendance for tomorrow’s service was not expected.
Brother R J Mes Cleary of Phoenix Ann Lodge No 444 died here and will be buried from Riks hall on Wednesday in April at 2 p.m. All lodge members and visiting brothers are urged to attend. J H O Gorman, Bee noted.
Notice dated April 2 1901 announces the annual meeting of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company to be held in Butte Montana on April 28 1901 at 12 noon. Directors will be elected and other business may be transacted. Transfer books close April 9 to April 25 1901 inclusive. W J Ladd secretary.
The page lists livestock receipts and prices for cattle sheep hogs and lambs with figures across grading districts. It also shows grain futures Wheat May July and corn oats rye barley and notes on wool and textiles. A rental notice appears at the end with a single line about a dwelling for rent.
J. D. McGregor veterinary surgeon a honorary graduate of Ontario Veterinary College Toronto. Treats all died cases of domesticated animals according to scientific principles. Located at Marlow's Stables 4 South Main Creek Telephone 23. All cases promptly attended to.
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