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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
4
Frederick W. Stephenson found guilty of second degree murder in the killing of Joseph M. Woodside at Melrose in this county on June 3. Jurors debated between first and second degree until a compromise was reached. An appeal is planned, with claims that evidence of prior offenses and judge’s instructions were faulty.
A century ago Europe formed a maritime league against Britain led by Emperor Paul of Russia. After Copenhagen battles and heavy Danish losses, the league dissolved as Russia shifted toward Britain. The article also notes Arkwright Hawes and Crompton’s cotton spinning progress and early textile tools, plus a list of notable births and a local store ad for watches and birth-month rings.
A reflective essay argues strength grows from conquering temptation. It blends anecdotes from a university prank to a Washington hotel mirror inscription about not conquering vice. Dickens and Bret Harte are cited to show how slow moral decay proceeds, ending with a miner finding hope through a child’s simple mercy and the eternal peace of true happiness.
The article argues the westward march of empire and civilization mirrors the sun’s path, from east to west, not due to occult power but a human desire to prolong daylight. It cites historical shifts from China to Europe to the Americas, noting accelerating pace and enduring sunward impulse.
Horace V. Winchell and John P. O Neill filed for a patent on 1509 linear feet of the Blue Eye Lode Mining Claim in Jefferson county Montana. The claim sits in an unorganized mining district with details of the survey and bearings recorded, and the notice was posted October 7 in Helena Montana, United States Land Office.
John Harrly and others apply for a 20.12 acre lode claim in Jefferson County Montana. The record shows Bouh L of lode locations on page 452 and adjacent Silver Arrow Lode Sur. No. 1727. Samuel Barker Jr. represents the applicants. first publication October 24, 1900.
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