Adolph Wetzstein sues Boston & Montana Mining over Comanche claim
Adolph Wetzstein files suit in district court asserting quarter interest in the Comanche mining claim dating to 1879. He alleges wrongful patent actions by Tong Largey Zenor and others, resulting in trusteeship and misappropriation of ore worth about 4 million dollars. He seeks a receiver to halt transfers and protect his interest amid ongoing litigation and potential corporate dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Wetzstein
Boston & Montana Mining Company
District Court
Comanche
N. L. Turner
David N. Upton
Upton
George H. Tong
H. J. Frank
Tong
Sai d Tong
P. A. Largey
Howard H. Zenor
N. J. Bielenberg
United States Land Office
Largey
Charles 8. Warren
D. N
Vineho
Comanche Company
Upton Interest
District’ Court
Rron
Plalytit
Wetzstein
Demondaaa
Headache Seeks Possession and Ore Share in Mine Case
The defendant resists recognizing legal rights while seeking adjudication and a receiver to demand and receive a quarter of the ore on the dump and future mining output. McHatton and Cotter represent the plaintiffs as Justice Nichols disposes of three cases including Seaton pleading guilty to assault and battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter
Tle
Wright
McHatton & Cotter
Plaintif
Justice Nichols
Seaton
State cases recap on grand larceny assault and fines
Simon P. Guimont was fined $5 and costs. In the state versus Patrick McGreel the charge of grand larceny ended with the defendant discharged on county attorney's motion. Seainee Dennis Dougherty faced an assault allegation against his brother Edward with an iron bar. when called, the prosecuting witness was absent and the case was rubbed out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon P. Guimont
Patrick McGreel
Local brief items list trades and events
The page lists assorted ads and notes from Butte stores and services. It mentions dental office details, frame shop promotions, Christmas gift items, tuner contact, wintering horses inquiry, no new smallpox cases, a Christmas night dance at the Auditorium with $1 tickets, tinware and roofing items, stove repair services, assayers’ supplies, a small fire at No 53 East Galena Street, bargain shoes and children’s wear at East Park Street, Seattle police resignations en route to Cape Nome, hats and smoker goods, and Christmas presents with prices noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Company
H. B. Ashworth
Reed
P. O
Jones
East Park
Butte Stove Repair Company
East Park Street
Seattle
Cape Nome
Dunlay
Boucher
Eigara
Chrismas Presents
Heilbonner
Clagur Co
Dolls Free With $100 Purchases at Davia and Weimescary
A local store offers a free china doll to customers who spend one hundred dollars or more. The promotion applies to all eligible purchases at Davia and Weimescary Company during the current sale period.
Personal Notices and Movements in a City
Geoffrey Lavell from Missoula visits today while Mrs 7 R Reed appears unsettled at the McDermott. H J Wilson of the Short Line tours Anaconda. J J Haggerty, ex Hale Troise, opens a Seattle hotel. Mrs J A Hyde Mrs E Hyde and C P Joslyn from Deer Lodge register in the city today. J Ai Pariss returns from Greensboro N C after six weeks away. J H Smart Great Northern Express travels to verify Agent Callender records. d Shaw of Ted Lodge is in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoffrey Lavell
Missoula
R. Reed
McDermott
H. J. Wilson
Anaconda
J. J. Haggerty
Seattle
J. A. Hyde
Mies E. Hyde
P. Joslyn
Deer Lodge
J. Ai. Pariss
Greensboro
J. H. Smart
Great Northern Express Company
Callender
D Shaw
Ted Lodge
The King of Bhicurcans at White Front Grocery
Santa Claus would delight at the many delicacies and seasonable groceries exhibited by White Front Grocery at 220 N Main. The store offers New York Full Dream Cheese and other everyday items with special prices on wines, ciders, and assorted goods as patrons praise the selection and service.
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Santa Claus
N. Main Street
New York
Lod Gill Enga
Ceylon Tia
Fifth Avenue M
White Front Grocery Ad at N Main and Courtney
A compact ad for White Front Grocery located at 0 N Main with contact Tel 185. The notice highlights store presence and basic contact detail in a historic newspaper style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Main
T. F. Courtney
Davis and Weimescary Co Free China Doll Offer
Davis and Weimescary Co located at 20 Main Street announces a promotion offering a free china doll with every one dollar purchase. The ad pledges a limited time incentive to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Weimescary Co
Main Street
Wrestling match at Grand Opera House features four wrestlers
A composite wrestling match is set for Saturday evening at the Grand Opera House. Hail Adall the Sulten's Lion faces McMilan Jowett Jones and O'Neill in a 16 Geour event where the Turk agrees to throw the four men, one fall each, in ninety minutes or forfeit. Also an ad for Henry Muntzer's pure beer and a sale on ladies watches is included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ArUrles
Hail Adall
Sulten
Lion
McMilan
Jowett
Jones
O'Neill
Geour
Grand Opera House
Cold Wave Predicted for Montana This Afternoon
At 3 pm J R Wharton of the weather bureau announced a Montana cold wave predicting a 20 degree drop by tomorrow. Butte is ill prepared for the fall with coal supplies tight as a major wholesale company reports only about a dozen car loads of fuel in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Wharton
Weather Bureau
Chicago
Montana
Butte
Inter Mountain
Lazzari Discharged in Manderville Shooting Charge
Deputy Sheriff Joseph Lazzari of Manderville, charged with firing at John Rinaldo, was discharged by Judge Hartington yesterday afternoon. Lazzari is trusted by his countrymen, while Rinaldo is not, per testimony. The incident occurred at night when Lazzari lit firecrackers in Rinaldo’s face, who thought he was shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lazzari
Manderville
John Rinaldo
Jlge Hartington
Lizzari
Rinaldo
Lazzari
Trial recounts and shaky alibis in stock deal case
In a crowded courtroom Judge Lindsay rescheduled the John O Rourke v Mary Schultz stock deal suit as witnesses testified. Frederick T Bergold a druggist described joining the Schultz firm in 1894 and alleged wooden shoes worn by Fanny Metusevitz, while other testimony covered stock sales and prior financial dealings with the Schults. The procedural clash over the verdict continued as defense and plaintiffs argued motions and the judge overruled a request for a non suit. The proceedings touched on personal conduct and emotional moments as the defendant appeared affected by the testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O'Rourke
Mary Schultz
Lindsay
Oelock
Frederick T. Bergold
Mrs. Schultz
Mr. Kirk
Metusevitz
Butte
William J. Naughton
Lelatte
North
Western Brick and Supply Company
Teatmony
Howell and
Wink
J. W. Montreger
Butte Sinc
Fanny Metusevida
Dr. Schulia
Nin #2
Mrs. Schults
Howell Testifes
Department No. 2
Fanny Molusevils
Sainst
Withners
Defaniant Lisker
Untematen Revolt Reported Across Eastern Departments
New York dispatch notes a revolutionary movement spreading through eastern departments with arrests of suspected revolutionsists at the frontier in Salven and Honduras. A half million dollars is reportedly requested to fund the expedition as news reaches Maracaibo of clashes near the port.
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New York
Herald
X Ment’s Bulletin
Jet Globe
Cluatoman
Salven
Honduras
Iyus
Calon
Bhee
Maracaibo
Hernindes
General Brooke Hurt by Relief Plans in Havana Dispatch
Havaseve dispatch reports General Brooke informed he may be relieved by General Wottell after a year in command. He plans to avoid midwinter travel north, awaiting weather to reach Washington, and favors San Francisco. Cuban commanders oppose Wottell's program and retirement of department chiefs is expected, with Wilson and Fitzhugh Lee hinted toward retirement.
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Havana
Wood
Engineer Corps
Chitfos
Brooke
Araff
Catinet
New York
The
Herald
Havaseve
Wottell
Wesoke
Trentes
Washington
Brooks
Wael
Oxyerinen
Citi
Redartan
Resignation at Sugar Trust Board and Merger Talk
The Times reports Matthiessen resigns as director of the American Sugar refining group amid plans to consolidate several independent sugar refiners. A new colonial sugar company is hinted at, but officials deny direct ties to Matthiessen or existing firms. The move appears tied to restructuring ahead of broader industry trusts.
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New York
The
Times
Sagi Rouning Comming
F.C. Marthiessort
Ead
Piston
Mit Matthiessen
Prewage
Delowspe Colonial
Sixar Roll Company
Matthiessen
Betas
In Memory of Washington Ceremony Observed Across Nations
The article describes a national commemorative ceremony honoring President Washington with attention from officials and citizens across the United States and Canada. President MiLinsey delivered a tribute as dignitaries and government leaders attended. The event marked the one hundredth anniversary of Washington's death with formal observances and sentences honoring his legacy.
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Washington
Dee
Mount Voonan
United States
Canada
Mie
Seryless
MiLinsey
Congress
Lawtoy
Hyder
Ted Mon
Tmnenmary
Sixth Division Mobilized Announcement
An evening statement reported that the Sixth division has been abjoined and two battalions of the vision will have embarked by Sunday. The mobilization of a Seventh division was also confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonnon
Dee
As Vision
Batson Wounded in Washington Cavernaled Ambush
General Otis reports Batson, organizer of Macatee group, wounded by a single foot at an unidentified Washington location. Outcome uncertain. medical care anticipated. Unclear names and specifics due to garbled OCR. incident described as likely serious.
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Washington
Otis Nue
Batson
Cogmer City Ancient Order Notice and Sale Offer
Members of Cogmer City Nay Tait Ancient Order of Morosters are summoned to West Cannen pateaof for a monthly meeting on Mecember Wat 2. Also offered is a sale of West brand rooms and models by Mattes Lasar Investment company for $49. Address A Waolerton general delivery.
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Cogmer City
Nay
Morosters
West Cannen
Wil
HIGAT
Mattes Lasar Investment Company
Phippines Independence and Spain Debt Debate
A printed debate discusses whether the New Republic should seek independence for the Philippines and demand refunds of $20,000,000 paid to Spain. It links independence to naval support and security, outlining positions of lawmakers and imperial policy in a dense historical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republic
Spain
Notice to Physicians Sealed Bids for County Medical Attendance
The Board of County Commissioners of Silver Bow Montana invites sealed bids from resident physicians for medical attendance and treatment of the county dependent poor and jail inmates for 1900. Proposals must cover medical surgical hospital care and infectious disease care, addressed to J. K. Moran and filed with the county clerk by December 2, 1899. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Monttana
J. KE. Moran
Board of County Commissioners
Wwotorka
J. BN AN
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Dr. Reed
North Main
Hight & Fairfield’s
Simons
Main
Calkins
Davia & Weimescary C
Bhicurcans
Henry Muntzer
Butte Brewery
O’rourke-Schnitz
Gen
Licni
CNGIE
Waolerton
Reneral
Phippines
Weshinguin
House of Representatives
Winns
Missisippi
Philippines
Diay Ourward
Staten
Vantvol
Iiforma- van
Jelo
Thetis Wyce
Etx
Romevd
China
Butte, Montana
Stacy & Adams
Excelsior Shoe Co
Red Boot Shoe Co
North Main Street
Butte, Mont
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