Montana mine report shows copper up silver down and more workers
The State Mine Inspector’s report to Governor Smith notes Montana mining boomed with copper output rising while silver gold and lead fell. Total state miners reached 23 488, up 1 400 from last year, with Butte district near 20000 employees. The inspector calls for a second deputy to inspect coal mines and for deeper mine safety requirements including a second escape, regulated shaft lowering speeds, and safety measures after 47 fatal accidents last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byrne
Smith
Montana
Butte
Byrne
Seaps
Police Court Arraigns Several on Disturbing the Peace Charges
In police court this morning John Devers and J Horner faced disturbing the peace charges at Parks and Main. Devers pled guilty and was fined one dollar. Horner received 24 hours to enter a plea. J Pica faced East Broadway disturbance charges with a four hour deadline. Mrs Burke, cited for health ordinance violations at 312Breadown, pled utilities and is set for Friday. Peter Crag held on a $10 bond for East Park disturbance. James Hackett declined vaccination and faced minor health outcomes. Madge Sullivan urged vaccination or a fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devers
J. Horner
Parks
Main Streets
Horne
J. Pica
East Broadway
Mead
Burke
Breadown
Peter Crag
East Park Straet
James Hackett
Madge Sullivan
Hackett
Foot Ease and assorted goods advertisement page
An early 20th century advertisement page promotes Allen s Foot Ease powder for foot comfort and curing ailments with trial offers and mail order. It also markets enameled watches, Trail Creek coal, pins for fraternal orders, Great Northern Railway travel ads, and sterling pencils with various prices and contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Allen Q
Olmsted
le Roy
World War? Century Reflections on Plagues and Notables
A haphazard column surveys plague outbreaks around 1800, noting Beirut and Constantinople incidents, a devastating Little Russia pestilence, and population shifts in St Louis. It lists births of prominent figures across law, theology, medicine, and art, plus brief notes on Methodism, glass painting revival, and Meyerbeer. Mentions Julius names and various professionals tied to 18th to 19th century era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I Sytia
Beyor
Fromeh
Bagdad
Constantinople
Armenia
Russia
Parker’s Replication of Shel don’s Career in Daily Journalism
London dispatch notes Joseph Parker’s reproduction of Shel don’s career as a daily journalist gains no originality. The Sun prints “City Temple Sermonettes” as editorial fare and moralizing notes on hooliganism. Bible texts accompany betting forecasts, with brief breach of promise and police raid records amid market quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tvbune
London
Joseph Parker
Sheldon
Sun
Sunl
City Temple
Moses
Paul
Preas
Adam
Handy with a Gun near Parrasal Mine
G E Kernsey left his mine 20 miles from Parrasal with about 4000 pesos tied to the wagon. Two Mexican bandits halted him and searched his person and baggage without success. He drew his pistol from his sleeve and shot, killing both assailants instantly. He continued on to pay his employer with the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Parrasal
Mexico
G. E. Kernsey
Parrafal
Kernsey
Invalids Coming Home From the Philippines
San Francisco reports a large troop homeward bound effort with 1,000 sick soldiers being sent from the Philippines. The Grant and Sherman carry 650 men, the Sheridan to depart on the 22nd with 500 more. The Presidio general hospital faces crowding, with a tented annex planned if beds reach capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Philippines
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
General Hospital
Presidio
Warwick gambling rooms robbed in Spokane heist
The Riverside avenue Warwick gambling rooms were held up at 1 o'clock this morning and robbed of nearly a sum not specified. An alarm led to pursuit and capture of the robber, Tom Murphy, who wore a white mask and threatened six men with a revolver. He fled to the Menlo hotel before police sergeant Sullivan captured him after a brief fight. The robber’s hammer snagged on Sullivan’s hand, preventing a fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Warwick
Riverside Avenue
Tom Murphy
Menlo Hotel
Sullivan
Rolber
London Rumors Claim British Defeat of Boer Commandos
A London despatch to the Tribune says Gen Knox crushed the Boer commandoes and routed them on the Orange River. The War Office had no confirmation, but news of a decisive British victory would boost English Christmas cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Der
Tribune
London
Knox
Orange Rive
War Office
Columbia Will Sail Preparations For April Race
Ex Commodore E I Morgan who will command the Columbia in races with the new defender plans to have the yacht afloat by April. Work overhauling her will be done at City Island with crews placed aboard around April 1 under Captain Barr to ready her aristocratic appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
E. I. Morgan
Lumbia
City Island
Barr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorgnettes, Hight & Fairfield’s
Hight & Fairfield
Trail Creek
West Park
Masons
Knight Templar
Elks, Shriners
K. of P
Eastern Star
Great Northern Railway
City Offles
North Mathemnae Re
Iain Seciety Arenes
RB. Dawson
Hight & Fairnela
J. T. Leyson
Queens of Butte Society
Kings of
Ward
Leyson’s
Leyson
Our
Osive
J. Wh.leyson
J. H. Leyson
Modern Jewelry House
Main St
Gutte, Montana
St. Louis
Jabez Bunting
John Wesley
Alexander Bronguiort
Sevres Porcelain Factory
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Berlin
Mozart
Concerto
Certo
James Harlan
William Selby Harney
Karl August Hase
Caroline L Meintz
Constantine Hering
America
Levi Heywood
John Hogan
Samuel Hand
James Irwin
Francis Jenne
Maria Jane Jewsbury
Fletcher
George James
John Kennaday
Sir Edward Kenny
Canada
Samuel Kettii
Wiliam Kirkland
Christian Lassen
Wiliam Bench Lawrence
Luther Lee
James Lenox
Francis Lieber
Prussia
James B. Lindsay
Hichard Adams Locke
Savhen Trigg Logan
Marguerite St. Len Lond
George ©. B. Lucan
War& Co
East Park
Allen O. Olmsted
Hight & Fairfield’s
A. Angendre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Montsole
Union Station
Burlington
Pennsylvania
Alton
St. Pau
Telegraphic News
Parker's Christian Daily
Mall Mirror
Buffet
China
Betoken
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Co
Morris
West Park Street
Africa
Columbia
Roa
Woman’s Exchange
W. Broatway
Bee Hive
West
Granite Street Butte
Mootana
W. Park
Saedeatne
Sie
la Flor de
Vallons
Louis S. Cohn
Butte, Mont
Silver Bow National Bank
Butte City
Suchether
Fayette Harrington
Canhier
Butte, Montana
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