Butte Briefs Note Weights Violations And Land Transfers
License inspectors McMeill and Deputy Ray tour mercantile districts finding few rule violations though some defective scales were noted. Billings man John Berne deeds south 16 feet of lot 3 and north 7 feet of lot 4, block 63, original townsite to H Sherman for 3000 dollars, July 31 filing recorded. Benjamin Casebeer estate first administrator account shows 242.50 claims. J D Shaffer estate administrator account shows 65 expense. Henneway Mercantile sues for division of Julie 17 and 18, block 4 Centerville, part of Snouser lode. Fire Chief Sanger reports eleven alarms in July with 4510 building values and 23190 insurance. department costs exceed regulars by 200. Bricklayer W R Rogers falls on main street car steps, dislocating shoulder and rupturing artery, taken to St Pauls. Chinese peddler Lay Kung assaulted in Park alley. warrant issued for unknown attacker. Civil cases in district court: 655 disposed in 1898, 1074 pending year end. 672 cases disposed earlier. City council plans stairway in public library to double reading space. basement reading room to be enlarged and crowded nights eased.
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McMeill
Ray
Butte
John Berne
Billings
Benjamin Casebeer
W. J. Jamieson
Jamieson
J. D. Hhaffer
Henneway Mercantile Company
Delphis J. Giard
J. HB. Hirbour
Arthur
Ertella Hirbour
Centerville
Snouser Lode
Sanger
W. ER. Rogers
St. Paul's Hospital
Kung
Park Alley
Chingaman
Sullivan
Uth
District Court
National Wool Growers Plan A Central Market
Prominent wool growers meet with Frank P. Bennett vice president of the National Wool Growers association in Melena to discuss a national union and a common center for wool dealers. Bennett advocates one uniform market and grading system to aid growers. Helena discussed as next meeting host. committee to decide. Also mentions local business notices and Crystal Springs outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Melena
Frank P. Bennett
National
Sto
Bennett
Helena
National Association
Morvest Plane Event Draws Farmers and Merchants
Deer Lodge notes a notable Morvest plane event on July 21 inviting farmers and merchants to attend. The city sees this as a major early occasion and a focal point for local interest and activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deer Lodge
Morvest
Murder Man Louie Raddigan Linked to Barroom Blow
In Missoula an inquest into the death of Louie Raddigan concluded a blow from a blunt instrument may have felled him after heavy drinking and displays of money in West Front Street saloons. A man named Blank Mike reportedly confessed to killing Raddigan and offered to share the money. Autopsy witnesses Drs Mills Gill and Trembley noted a blood clot above the right temple, suggesting a fatal blow, with authorities pursuing the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missoula
Louie Raddigan
Fead
S Gill
Mills
J. A. Trembley
Charles Clark
Bitter Root
Blank Mike
Raddigan
Clark
Eve Wong
Tachigan
Valley
Western Federation of Labor
Directors list for the Hammond England firm noted
A fragment identifies A B Hammond A G England J M Keith as directors with R A Eddy T L Greenough A B Hammon D G England A G England Co M McLeod John M Keith listed among the attendees or board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Eddy
T. L. Greenough
A.B. Hammon
D. G. England
A. G. England, Co. M. McLeod
John M. Keith
Suburban Leisure and Market Notes Mention Local Arrangements
The passage notes accommodations at La La and Granite Hot Springs as first class and mentions seekers of pleasure and amusement. It references California and Concord grapes at the California market in Missoula and indicates ongoing activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la la
Granite Hot Springs
California
Concord
Missoula
Leaders push Pekin advance amid heavy reinforcements
American commander relayed from Washington that advance on Pekin must not be delayed. Tokyo reports great activity around headquarters as transport prep speeds up. Japanese strength is 18,000 with daily reinforcements arriving. British plans progress slowly while both allies strive to avoid being left behind.
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Tien Tain
Che Foo
Shanghai
Washington
Pekin
Ved
San Francisco Protests Manila Tough Regulation Notice
San Francisco on August 1 reports a translated Manila regulation threatening fines for innocent consignors of wares. It requires weight checks with and without easing and copies have just arrived. Business leaders appeal to Secretary of War Root and Bantia officials seeking relief amid uncertain new legal conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
The Mysterious Walter K A Pacer’s Disappearance
San Francisco reports the whereabouts of the alleged Walter K, a racehorse and pacer linked to the California circuit, have vanished along with its owner. The Breeders' Association of California warns turf groups nationwide as investigators trace the horse’s shipment from New Orleans on June 6 and its May race start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Walter K
California
Benicia
Breeders’ Association
New Orleans
Billings Weekly Notes On Visits Accidents and Rail Plans
Long Billings column covers visits by Kansas City figures and residents, a serious accident to Ben Trenholm on the Pacific tracks, and preparations for Prohibition party figures Wolley and Imtcalf visiting by special train in September. Wool market activity, postoffice clerk and carrier examination August 18, 1900, and recruitment details follow. Community events include sports setup, timber fire risk, street cleaning, and local notable movements. Brief notes on residents visiting Deer Lodge and Butte, plus Yellowstone Park excursion announced for August 18 with Northern Pacific through Butte to Livingston and park tour.
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Ben Trenmhelm
Billings
Thern Pacific
Trenholm
Meesrs
Wolley
Messrs
Stull
Remington, Giler, Ayr and
Hasland
Mesers
Remington, Crowe and Burger
Mesara
W. A. Allen
R. T. Allen and Hall
Yellowstone
Northern Pacific Railway
Butte
Montana Union Depot
Albemarle Hotel
Livingston
W. H. Merriman
Whisky at Indians Election Sparks Texas Prohibition Drive
In the Choctaw nation the governor and local officers election is set for Wednesday. United States deputy marshals patrol the area day and night seeking whisky shipments to be used at polls. Several people are jailed at Antlers for peddling alcohol as the election nears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Paris
United States
Antlers
Russian detachments clash with Chinese forces near Port Arthur
Dispatches from the Far East report Russian detachments in Liao Tang province attempting to disarm native soldiers in violation of treaty. Imperial troops twice attacked units dressed as civilians. one detachment suffered ten dead and thirty wounded, another lost twenty dead, six wounded, and four missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Far East
Port Arthur
Liao Tang
Allen's Foot-Ease shoe comfort powder ad
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a universal feet comfort powder. It claims quick relief for painful, nervous, sweaty, and tired feet and promises corns and burns relief. Sold by druggists and stores with trial packs offered free.
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Allen
Olmsted
le Roy N. T
Last Excursion to Salt Lake by The Short Line
The Short Line will run the last excursion of the season to Salt Lake departing at 1:05 a m from Butte. The trip is noted in the Wilson office and ticket office details at 105 North Main and Main at 0. The date appears as August 8 with references to Purple Day events and general agency by E. Wilson.
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Salt Lake
Butte
North Main Street
Mont
H. C. Wison
D. B. Burley
Utah
Union Pacific
Echo and
Weber Canyons
Devil's Gate
Witche
Devil's Slide
Green River Bluffs
H. M. Clay
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Salt Lake City
FH. C. Wilson
Oregon Short Line Railroad Company
Ifont
Notice from County Board of Equalization Procedure
Board of Equalization notice informs the assignee about property assessment action. County clerk records indicate a hearing or posting date and related details for appeal procedures and required responses.
Butte Anaconda & Pacifi Time Table Train Departures
Butte Anaconda and Pacific timetable lists departures from Bi A P depot at 8 26 am 1 25 am pm 7 10 pm and 10 00 pm Anaconda 8 40 am 12 46 pm 3 40 pm 7 40 pm Northern train to Great Falls Helena departs Butte 7 4 pm Through train for east west Northern Pacific Anaconda 12 15 pm Pacific Express to Portland and all western points 9 00 pm Through east west Oregon Short Line for east west south Tickets on sale for all points local and through Great Northern and Oregon Short Line connections to Europe via these lines
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Anaconda
Cena
Northern
Ansconde
Great Falls
Helene Toost
Butte
Europe
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FOR Wool Growers’ Union
John N. Olson
West Par
German
Lion Coffee
E. E. Gatlogly & Co
National Park
Wy! Transportation Company
J. Q. Goss
Ingen
Viavi
Crystal Springs
Butt
Slemons& Lawlor
Silver Bow
West Galena
Huie Pock
Ching
South Main Street
Pali Inci
J. E. Tune
Montana St
Dan Hernz
Inter Moon- Branch
Aim
Lee
Trier
Tara Sistss
Omics
Inter Mountain ‘Publishing Co
Higgins Avenue
Louis Raddican
Poul Plat
Missou
Paul Whitelaw
Flast
First National Book Block
Missoula, Mont
First National Bank OF
A. B. Hammond
A. G. England
J. M. Keith
Riely
Miggins
Montana
Hayes & Marsh
West Front Street
Missoulay
Lyons & Williams
Higgins
Pacific Expresa
Cour d'Alene
Aio
Copprecity
Twin ‘City
P.clar
Fra
Mdinsoula
Mum
Billings News
St. Hassler
Resentative Inter Mountain
Gasette Bldg
Mign Oda
Kansas City
Matt Driscoll
Misa Jeasie Crawford
Atlanta
P. 2
Moss
Newport
Oregon
Kelley & Stevens
Jeremiah Williams & Co
J. Burns & Co
Gruwell
Wiley & Co
J. T. Graham
Bane
7. Burns & Co
W. H. Fitzpatrick
C. W. Smith
Postoffice Department
States Civil Service Commission
Post Ofice Department
Ciy
Carrer
Department Usury
Board of Examinera
Civil Service Commission
Billinga
Board of Examiners
Mayor Contey
John Bistenberg
Visicorm
Dempsey Creek
Unis
Carn
Mia. Jacquin Aboscal
Los Angeles
Cal
Aboscal
Slater
Senator Clark
Wells
N. Bilanger
Malden, Mont
WC. Comeau
Amery Leasing Company
W. J. Higgins
W. G. Winans
J. L. Bonner Co
Dr. Rachetta
Rock Creek Lake
Col
Mra
H. J.’ s'Toomey
Miss May McLaughlin
Anaconda Taun i the City
The
McBurney! Ouse
Yellowstone Park
Attack
Pimitode Butte
St. Pay
Our “North Coast Limited
Fenacevsr Stu
ASM
Board OF Equalization
Seattle
Portland
Pacific Coast
Ecenerys
Burdiy Oala
Great Sally
Pyly
North Coast Limited
St. Paul
Meiamunge
B.A
IPS
City
Park Streets
W. H. Meriiman
G. A
Denver Rio Grande
Oregon Railway & Navigation Company
Southern Pacific
Denver
Chicago
Overland Limited
Etter Wea
People's
Stavellite
Burlington
St. Louis
Puget Sound
Montane
St. Joseph
Umin
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