Great Falls Man Guilty of Manslaughter Six Months
Jurors returned a verdict of manslaughter against John Hoesley in the Currie killing case, fixing a six month term in the state prison after a long deliberation. The judge discharged the jury after forty two hours, and Hoesley prepared for imprisonment. Separate notes describe forgery and larceny cases involving Hesley and Eppinger, with Eppinger accused of forging Ridgley and theft at Newbye Drug and other incidents tied to local business. Col. Parker and Dr. Thompson are noted visitors in Great Falls with regional mining interest nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoesley
John
Currie
Healey
Hesley
Morehan
Sony
John N. Kirk
W. L. Eppinger
Pope Seals
Nichols
Counry
Alex Laist
Philippine Islands
Eppinger
Lais
Great Falls
J. T. Ridgley Printing Company
Ridgley
McParland
Opera House
Butte
Sears
Newbye Drug Company
Fiat Suposed
Dillon Mayor Morse In the Elite as City News
J FE Morse mayor of Dillon appears in elite circles. Matt Bietnechmidt Jr of Helena is a traveler today. Trowne of Melrose visits Butte. BH W Christian of Bannack, A and Alex Glass of Basin are in the city. Some expect Basin tie plant to start before year’s end. Rank Turner of the Madisonian mine appears in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fe, Morse
Dillon
Matt Bietnechmidt, Jr
Helena
Trowne
Melrose
Butte
Christian
Bannacks
Cty
Alex Glass
Basin
Rank Turner
Whiteside Replies in Miner suit and related actions
Fred Whiteside answered the Clark case denying Clark had control over Miner Publishing content and suggesting due care was exercised. The Silver Bow National Bank and James H. Lynch sue Walsh McGrade and Campbell for 2127.50 on a promissory note, with bankruptcy and trustee details. Josephine Williams files for divorce from Lewis A. Williams, citing desertion since January 21, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whiteside
W. A. Clark
Miner Publishing Company
Clark
Butte Miner
Age
Silver Bow National Bank
James H. Lynch
Thomas A. Walsh
Thomas F. McGrade
R. M. Campbell
Thompson Campbell
Ciena Josephine Williams
Lewis A. Williams
William J. Larmour
Hersunl
Death inquest into Malachi Dwyer at Sherman’s undertakers
The inquest into Malachi Dwyer’s death unfolds at Sherman’s undertakers as jurors are sworn. Street whispers claim J B Charlebois fought with Dwyer before his collapse on the steps, with a witness reportedly set to testify that Charlebois struck him as he left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malachi Dwyer
Sherman
Inter Mountain
Dwyer
J. 8
Charlebois
The Magic Figure Nine Coincidence in Gold Finds
A Leslie's Weekly writer notes a pattern where major mining booms cluster in years ending with nine. From 1849 California to 1649 Yukon finds, history shows repeated discoveries shaping fortunes, with Cape Nome and Yukon claims framed as the latest echoes of the nine-year cycle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Australia
British Columbia
Leadville
Tombstone
Arizbeta
Issa
Clover Creek
Tower California
Cape Name
Yukon
Uriel
Inter Mountain Pastor Eyes Wrestling Card Add-ons
A letter to the Inter Mountain pastor proposes extra attractions for the upcoming event between the Terrible Turk and McMillan. The writer suggests local names and performers, aiming to boost crowd appeal and shorten the show, predicting strong interest if these acts participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Turk
McMillan
Hook
Rowett
Jerk O'Neill
Kellepett
Moth
Nsigibayhoath
Cannan
Jones
Mickey Doole
Billy
Blizzard Warning Calls For Coal and Wood Supply
A blizzard and ensuing cold wave are expected in Butte within the next forty eight hours. Residents are urged to prepare by securing fuel supplies. Orders may be placed with J. Monroe at 47 East Broadway, phone 538, forPennsylvania anthracite or dry cordwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Pennsylvania
J. Monroe
East Broadway
Fatal Runaway Crash Kills Mining Expert in Park County
Special to the Inter Mountain Livingston Mont a sinking road accident between Jardine and Cinnabar this morning killed M A Bucke a mining expert and sflicer of Bear Gulch Mining company and seriously injured Alfred Blair a capitalist from St John NB director of Bear Gulch. The men were en route to Cinnabar to catch a train to Livingston when their team ran away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Livingston
Mont
Dev
Jardine
Cinnabar
M. A. Bucke
Bear Gulch Mining Company
Alfred Blair
St. John
N. B
Bear Gulch Company
Local Briefs Hop Between Shops and Events
The item lists and notices cite Dr Reed a dentist at 115 North Matin and ads for Hight and Pairfield. It mentions a Christmas skating night at Holland Street rink with five cent charges, a souvenir tree promotion at Finlen Main Drugs, and various shop offerings on East Park and West Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reed
North Matin
Hight & Pairfield
J.G. Bates
Montana Music Company
Boucher
East Park
Congress
Viel
Reforms Target Bucket Shops At Chicago Board Meet
Representatives of Chicago board of trade reformers convened at the Grand Pacific hotel to review a report by a seven member subcommittee on rule revisions and passing legal questions. The group urged open market execution of all orders, stricter admission standards, and a government structure of a president, vice president and nine directors to curb bucket shop evils. The report will go to Chairman Raymond and the subcommittee for incorporation in a fall committee revision of rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade Reformers
Grand Pacific
Board of Directors
I. G. Chandler
Adama
C. H. Canby
H. RB. Slaughter
Board of Trade
Wille
Chalvman Raymond
Subscon Mice Fee
Aeven
We Wales
Counterfeiter Convicted in Bannack Trial
Beaverhead county man James Japgers was convicted in United States court of possessing and passing fifteen counterfeit dollars in Bannack. He faces a penitentiary term with a maximum punishment of up to five years and a heavy fine. The December 1899 trial drew jurors who weighed the evidence and determined the defendant’s guilt..
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miwntain
Helena
Mont
Jamnes Japgers
Beaverhead
Bannack
Mupeh
Sive Ve. Miller
Tiquar
Ibe Belknap Reservation
Dla
House Proceedings on Rules and Committee Reallocations
Washington reports the House adjournment schedule shifts and a committee reallocation proposal. The rules committee seeks a new cabinet style select panel named to oversee foreign affairs and related matters, increasing membership across several panels, including islands, Cuba, and maritime issues.
General Rule Brought In
The House rules committee decided to bring in a rule for consideration of measures. The brief item notes a procedural step in the legislative process with no further details on the specific rule or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Dec
Committee On Rules of the
House
Finance bill debate to start Monday under six minute rule
General debate on the finance bill will begin next Monday and run through Friday under the six minute rule. A Saturday session will include provisions for a vote on Monday December 18 after reading of the four twenty minute speeches.
Taylor Favored: Ky Board Supports Jim Gous Bet Chase
The article notes the election board in Franks, Kentucky remains split with one side backing Taylor and the other backing Gous. Democratic politicians opposed to the court’s actions arrived home stating the fight appears over with no trouble reported so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franks
Dee
Board of Election Commissioners
Taylor
Gous Bet
Nmber
Emerassing Bourt
Bolero design trends spark renewed fashion interest
A fragmented note reflects varied bolero styles and colors. It highlights iridescent fabrics and the appealing look of the bolerator, noting how this form remains popular and versatile in clothing design. The piece suggests experimentation beyond strict conventions.
Bolero Trimmings and Range of Prices Described
The article describes bolero trimmings with prices from two to two hundred dollars and notes designs featuring satin and amethyst embroidery. A satin cut band forms an oval opening edged by silver stitching, while pale hellotrope and silver leaf designs decorate the ny bands, with previously shaped slen grey-pacgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narra Bina
Patent Application for Rocky Mountain Mining Claim
Novice for Po i cation mising application No 4154 U S Land Office Helena Montana Oct 27 1890. Thomas N Metail and Adelina J McCall of Bulte Montana filed for a patent on 9777 acres of the Rocky Mountain mining district in Jefferson County Montana. Designated by official survey No 6635 Township 1 North Range 6 West the claim details begin at corner No 3 marked 1-5655 and describe starting bearings and various course directions with distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Lind Oflce
Helena
Mont
Otis
Thoma N. Metail
Adelina J. McCall
Bulle
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Pypestone Quorgany
Jetsferson County
Ug Sur
Ny. R
Mamoter
Biowa
Nereby
Conrad Kullis
Deer Lodger
Summit Vale Jey Uerg
Silver Pow County
Beeson
Mining Claim Survey Fragment From Montana 1899 Notice
A long, garbled survey description covers mining claim boundaries and corners in Jefferson and Silver Bow counties, Montana. It cites multiple lode claims, survey numbers, and persons including Francis Mehilde and Conrad Kullis, with dates of first publication October 27, 1899 and November 11, 1899, and mentions the Washoe Copper Company relocation to Anaconda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washoe Copper Company
Buelines
S Aid Company
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
Anaconda
Deer Lodee
D. M. Newbrd
K. MacDonald
Construction bids for Helen Mintuna public building project
Notice from architect James Knox Taylor inviting sealed bids by January 18 1900 for the Helen Mentana public building. Bids must be received by 11 o'clock on the specified day and include heat fittings elevator and electric wiring conduits as shown in the drawings and specifications furnished at the supervising architect's office or the custodian of the site in Helens Mentana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Sa Aires Orrick Supery Architeet
Inington
Helen
Mintuna
Helens
Mentana
James Knox Taylor
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George FH. Causey
Andrew Anderson
Judy Lindsay
Rowe
Bald
Hewood
Mn Rowe
Joel
John Wilsh
Mfr
Whiteside
Park County
A. J. Jones
Ihe
Hamilton, Kaltenback & Kerth
West Broadway
Butte Stove Repair Company
B. Park
Pate Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Pines
Meiltronner's
Sinckera
Burns
Holland Street
Finlen-Meain Drugs Company
32-N
Main
Washington, Das
Roberts
Vein
Howes
Bisa
Daliell
Penna
Seele
Cuba
Columbia
Will
Srodiery
Cation
Recorder of
Jefferson County
Francis T. Mehilde
Claiimau
Greene
Baker
U. 8
Sur
the Recorder of
North Sur
Silver Lick Lode
Frank Shovila
South Sur
Tiger Lily
David Burt
Michael Carroll
T. Raker
United States
J.E. Tuite
Barney & Berry
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Butte, Montana
Ie Sanna
Stacy & Adams
Excelsior Shoe Co
Red Boot Shoe Co
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
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