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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
10
Bozeman April 27 special to Inter Mountain reports the second state oratorical contest scheduled in Bozeman on Friday in which three champions will compete for the Laurel Wreath. The event promises a fair field and no favors for all involved as good men for judges assess the contenders.
News notes from Bozeman recount an upcoming contest between Montana State College and Montana State Mis soula with named rivals Herbert Ferris Mimer Woodman i A Christie n and judges including governors and editors. The piece mentions an Oratory program at the opera house with Gov Toole and others, a late street appearance by Dr Foster, Walter Davis visiting Bozeman, and the College Glee Club traveling to Big Timber with future tour plans.
Special report from Inter Mountain notes Rev. George D. King of Bozeman, who has been acting as president, is chosen for the new university leadership. The April 27 dispatch outlines the appointment and King’s qualifications, reflecting the university’s transition in the Bozeman community.
The first Montana college glee club tours the eastern part of the state under Prof. Currier. They perform in Livingston and Big Timber, then Billings and Red Lodge, later visiting Helena and Butte, blending song with study as pioneering performers for Montana colleges.
The appointment of Prof. J. M. Hamilton of Missoula to a professorship at the state university in Missoula pleases Montana educators. His record as Missoula schools head and as a member of the state board of education marks him as a trusted figure in educational progress. Strong support from county institutes and extensive friend networks across Montana accompany the expected transfer to the chair of history and literature. The university, opened in 1895 with recent additions, earns praise for measures under President Oscar J. Craig and remains a leading western institution.
The Montana Wesleyan University president, since Dr. Van Scoy's death, has been homebound due to a lingering illness. He is now able to travel, and a meeting of the university's doctors is expected to name J. W. Morris to oversee the institution in the interim.
Dominick Conteric sues Anaconda Standard for 10000 in a libel suit over a published article about his marriage status and a dispute with a Wil littimonde tied to his alleged ex relationship, argued in Julie Clancy’s court with Gov. R. B. Smith counsel for the Standard and Donlan Healey for Conteric. The judge ordered briefs submitted for a ruling.
City and county governments are split over municipal control as factions clash. Report says gambler opposition may press mayor elect to let county pick the police chief or face a shutdown of gambling devices. Officials warn conflict could reveal the new regime’s caliber and errors.
Fragmentary notice states the mayor-elect, previously bedbound with rheumatic fever, showed improved health today. It mentions Republicans and prudent fiscal governance and promotes a suit sale by Alfred Benjamin & Co priced at 11.75 dollars, inviting readers to take advantage of a rare opportunity.
Grace M E church at Second and Arizona invites friends to a Friday event with candlelight, a short program, and games. The notice lists a quirky tax on hats, gowns, combs, and jewelry with many small fees. Proceeds fund church activities. attendees urged to bring family and enjoy a varied program.
Work will begin on a new dam on the Missouri river at Stubb's Ferry to regulate water for electric power across the state. The project includes a power house and an estimated cost near 1,000,406 dollars, benefiting Helena and Butte among other areas.
The project aims to add 100 horsepower and expand transmission to meet Butte demand. Ex Governor Mauser has optioned land and water rights near Stubb's Ferry while in New York securing details of the improvement. The facility would generate 20,000 horsepower with 10,000 sent to the city for mines and smelters, with two wires for emergencies.
Prof. Cooper suspends his public lectures due to bad weather and will offer private examinations at his tent on Friday Saturday Sunday and Monday, starting Friday April 26. He will conduct five-hour sessions from 10 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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