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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1901
Page
7
County commissioners in Silver How report tensions rise as they back a crackdown on gambling. Rumors swirl about Russell the avbalitmodt and the raid on a poker game at East Park Street. Constable Shea arrested two proprietors, both posting $200 bonds for hearing soon.
The Clark Huffman and Grand Opera house project near Broadway resumes bricklaying and stone masonry after a strike, with contractor McCune and architect Patterson stating no real dispute exists between unions and contractor. Patterson notes earlier misstatements by some masonry members and that the Clark building was not part of the strike. Both sides expect no further trouble.
Peter Bureau told Chief Lavell that a gang of boys has broken into several barns on Aluminum Street, stealing items and causing misery for residents. Bureau fears continued vandalism may lead to barns, carpets, and timber being damaged without action from authorities.
Williame Seto and Charles Gael fought a brief gun clash in Meaderville over a financial dispute. Both men were wounded, Selmi in the wrist and Gael in the abdomen, using small caliber revolvers. Constable Robert Keast detained the shooters at the county jail where Dr. Sheevin treated their wounds. The report notes unclear motives and mentions Selmi had recently returned from a visit to Coeur d'Alene.
In a short range exchange, one man fired hitting his foe who returned fire with a pistol. Both men avoided serious injury though authorities noted the duel could have caused severe harm. The dispute began over a $50 debt Guelfi allegedly owed Selni.
Lobb petitions district court for a writ of review alleging a justice exceeded jurisdiction by denying a motion to dismiss in a civil action brought by Henry Nordoe. Original suit filed in Linth Hutte Justice Court. judgment for Nordoe. Records ordered to be produced at 2 pm. Case centers on a $120 horse purchase from Nordoe by Lobb.
In Walkerville Justice O'Connor convicted Henry Albertson of permitting gambling on his premises. The total fines and costs amounted to 114. The signed note by Silas F. Kibe and YM, Lowry indicates a district court action moving to a higher tribunal.
A flood of names fills the scene with Assemblyman Ragge, Lt. Governor Hiseos, and many guests from Helena and Billings lodging at the McDermott and Butte hotels. Notables include Nash of the Chicago Northwestern and Warfield of Helena amid a lengthy guest list from across Montana and beyond.
The black mare reported stolen from the Feeley range by Ie Cohen and Slim Smith was recovered by owner George Lambkin. Joseph Cameron held the horse pending replevin proceedings in Justice Arnold's court, where Lambkin established ownership and the justice ordered restoration. A certificate of incorporation for the Overstrom Concentrator Company was filed, with Gust Overstrom, Faley, and Olof Bergstrom as incorporators and $32,000 capital in $100 shares, all issued.
William Mckin ley Fiyon sues John MacGinnies to recover funds for alleged services and expenses on behalf of the defendant during last fall's political campaign. An answer has been filed in district court. MacGinnies denies all allegations. Flynn's complaint continues.
Mumbled note shows Jies Harper, a resident, sought help at the county jail late last night. He claimed a gang of villains chased him to Toled, and was promptly detained after recognition by the jailer. The report notes Harper may be insane. Also included is a public notice on a school bond sale by Silver Bow county trustees. The 109,000 bond issue aims to fund schoolhouses in Butte area and must meet bidding rules with sealed offers due May 1, 101.
Notices from Daly Bank & Trust Co Butte invite Boston & Montana Mining Co stockholders to deposit shares for consolidation with Amalgamated Copper Co. Terms available on request. Also land patent notice for Cleveland Lode mining claim in Silver Bow County Montana with multiple applicants and a 8.15 acre claim after exclusions.
Public notice from Montana district court states that on or after April 21, 1901, the estate of James Hanratty will sell privately the real property in Silver Bow County with buildings, per court order. Bids are due at McHatton & Cotter in Butte, cash only, ten percent to executor at sale, balance on court confirmation.
The handsome barber Shay operates at the new post office with the city’s only hydraulic chairs for children's haircuts.
The Great Northern Railway announces round trip tickets from Butte to Boulder with one week’s board and bathing privileges at Boulder Hot Springs hotel for 13 dollars and 40 cents each. J. B. Reynolds.
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