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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
10
An outbreak of smallpox continues in Anaconda with daily new cases. Local authorities are criticized for inaction and failure to vaccinate, while patients mingle in public spaces and crowded lodgings. County physicians urge quarantine, but cost-sharing and enforcement lag.
A fierce dust storm swept Anaronde yesterday with gale force wind disrupting morning church services. Snow began near six, bringing relief as skies later cleared by midnight and morning turned clear and pleasant.
Thomas Moran, a seamster for T. Flemming, died from internal injuries after a wagon loaded with stone ran over him in Salle's gulch last week while en route to the Ursuline academy. Dy. Stephene attending Moran reported initial improvement before his death at 7 o'clock Saturday evening. Moran sustained severe injuries to arms and legs in the incident.
The article describes sheriff Conley delaying delivery of complaints in election fraud suits. Attorneys for contestants paid advance costs, enabling service. Notices remained in the sheriff's office until last minute, but the time limit extends tomorrow, allowing further official advisement.
James McNally persists that the man found in the slum pond near Carroll last week is his cousin Anthony McVady. He plans to have the pauper’s grave opened and the body buried in the Catholic cemetery after finding a book of streetcar tickets in Tuttle’s undertaking parlors.
A warrant sworn in Justice Frank Kennedy's court this morning for the arrest of Frank Ealts, an Austrian, on complaint by Mike Kreschen. Kreschen says Ealts assaulted him at the Mountain View saloon last night, inflicting minor facial wounds and threatening to kill him after a heated dispute over a trivial matter.
Mrs. Charles Uhl a prominent church and society figure in Anaconda died yesterday after several months illness. The funeral was held this afternoon at the Episcopal church with a large attendance.
Local briefs note visits and appearances by residents of Butte including Mrs Tt G Young of Butte registered at the Montana Charles Copenharge of Butte in city over Sunday W J Walsh of Butte visited Anaconda Mrs W H Pow of Butte in city Deputy Sheriff Joe Daly on official business County Commissioner Davidson a Butte visitor M Sawyer In Butte attending to legal matters The Anaconda Ministerial Association met at Christian church Also framing goods on sale at Marian Bros and an update on Mrs Frank E Sargeant resigning from the Woman s Literary club Funeral of Mrs John Jacobson held from Commercial avenue residence John A Webster timekeeper for Anaconda Co home from New York with bride
A quirky scene unfolds with Broncho Bet denying a theater in Crimson Gulch and clashing over pacifist aims. A magician performs sleight of hand to dodge trouble, then a kitchen ruckus erupts as the mistress complains while a Sunday school line about peace makers echoes. The morning paper carries a contrasting Help Wanted ad.
Executor Thomas Hanratty of James Hanratty deceased issues notice to creditors and claimants to present vouchers within four months of first publication at McHatton Cotter offices in Hennessy Building Butte Montana. Filing concerns the estate settlement in Silver Bow County with December date in 1900.
A damaged OCR item lists numerous names and towns and notes Hight Fairfield offer sterling silver and silver plated shaving mugs and trimming razor sets. The fragmentary text includes Butte New Orleans Denver Chicago Helena Boise and others, with scattered initials and titles.
Malaga December 17 rumor spread that the Gheiseman commander chose suicide after the disaster. A nephew of Count von Buelow named Terthold was rescued with head injuries while a sailor went mad. First and assistant engineers and several petty officers drowned. Efforts hoped to salvage guns, treasure chests, and hull. Also notes memorial stock patterns in sterling silver.
Police report a daytime burglary at 611 North Wyoming Street in which a watch was taken from Thomas Mitchell's residence. A servant girl encountered a man on stairs and fled. The timepiece was later found in a pawnshop and identified by Mitchell. He recalls it had been pawned by a young woman.
The Silver Bow county board invites sealed proposals for care support and maintenance of the sick poor and infirm for 1901. Proposals cover feeding clothing and nursing with initial expenses, and the county will supply the Poor Farm buildings beds bedding and a doctor. Bids due December 27 1900 at 10 o clock am with right to reject any bids.
Condensed telegraph notes report a morning blaze at a large Shobosgan tannery causing about $200,000 in damage. Other items include a pope directed century closure mass on December 21. bicycle race injuries. Armenian settlement talks. a steamer Alpha crew desertion. Nelson beating Lawson in a speed race. the German training ship Gheisenau lost with cadet crew.
Angelea Dee Frank Han explained catching duties for the Chiao baseball team and is recovering after a pitch struck her during a southern California state league game. The report notes life anderi conditions and references a local store promotion at Kamport Shor Store with low prices.
Notice to creditors and all claims against the estate of John Jenkin deceased must be presented within a stated period. The administrator Thomas Richards directs all claimants to present at Lewis P Forestell offices in Butte Montana for settlement of estate business. Dated December 1, 1900. Attorney L P Forestell represents the estate.
Notice of bankruptcy for James Brennan, adjudged bankrupt on December Lith day in 1800, with first meeting of creditors set for December 11, 1990 at 2 PM at Court of Bankruptcy, No 4 West Mark Street Butte Montana. Creditors may appear to prove claims elect a trustee and address related matters.
Newfoundland premier Mr. Bond negotiates with contractor Mr. Heid to secure surrender of Mr. Reid rights to railway reversion in return for compensation and a 50 year operating lease. Colony seeks a favorable lease while diamonds in all sizes and mounts are advertised.
New York reports the marine superintendent of the White Star line confirming Mr Crosby, who perished while attempting to save a White Star liner from Queenstown, had served with Oceanic Steamship Company in the Pacific and previously commanded the Dam between San Francisco and Asia. The superintendent says Crosby was ambitious and among the bravest, the kind who would not hesitate to risk life.
A conference on Industrial Conciliation and Arbitration began in Steinway Hall under the Nathan Civil Federation. Delegates from across the country attend as labor and management representatives discuss the aim of intelligent dialogue rather than immediate action. President Samuel Gompers is present to speak, with remarks from Cooper, McVeagh, and Wright highlighting labor policy and dispute resolution methods. Gold prices see a sharp rise from four to seven hundred dollars per ounce.
A major blaze in Cleveland decimates most Brown Holating Convoy Machine company buildings. Contractors Johnson says over 500000 in property burned, forcing eleven hundred workers from jobs. Fire started in Ellswell Parker Bleachers space. insured loss around 100000. Authorities report no serious injuries. Bankruptcy and estate notices follow in Marshall Greene proceedings dated December 1900.
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