Anaconda Mine Shutdown Rumor Sparks Local Fears
Rumors sweep Butte and Anaconda as a temporary restraining order on Anaconda mines prompts talk of mass layoffs. Officials cite 3677 workers across three sites under injunction, while other mines remain active but likely reduce ore throughput and employment. Shaky mood spreads through Altona merchants and miners alike. Garnet rings and silver chains were seen at OByren's Book Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Butte
Jute Clancy
Alley & Alé
Butte Tos Fay
Althot
St .Lawrence
Anaconda Canmil
Christmas Sales At King's And Local Shops
Local notes report holiday stock at King's with books, dolls, Christmas cards, and Kalendare. new sheet music and Baumeister pianos also advertised. A. J. Short and local merchants feature millinery, plumbing, and toys at reduced prices. Community events include a church meeting and theater listings at the Margaret theatre with plans for Neill company performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s
King's
J. T. Carrolls
Butte
Triends
Augustus Short
East Commercial
New Stock
Baumeister Pianos
Mia
H. J. Church and Son
Albert
Lizzie Pendleton
Fragmented plea and misread notes from a troubled case
A garbled, distressed text fragment describes a sad case of affliction. The narrator mentions seeking a conciliation with Dr. Lee, with references to Mrs. Garvey and social seating, and a sense of emotional strain. The passage recalls a tense, unclear scene centered on a troubling personal conflict.
Notable city officials and merchants gather for public works meeting
A fragmented passage lists J A Jenkins and other local figures among the attendees of a council gathering. It hints at discussions on infrastructure, public works, and civic improvements but the text is garbled, leaving key details unclear. The emphasis is on community leaders and municipal projects.
Weopper Candy and Prize at Park Avenue Event
A quirky note describes a contest in Vie Dena City where a prize candy weighs about 27 pounds. Participants described include Phil’s agent Randy and THOM Eight Devt are mentioned in connection with the event. The candy is described as a stick large enough to be kept for the extents, with weight and size highlighted as key features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Dena
Chourier
East Park Avenue
Phils Ager
Catholic Club Election Efforts Proceed At Meeting
The Catholic Club held a meeting to elect permanent officers and discuss immediate preparations for installing a gymnasium. McTutiuell and Walshald were named to select an architect, with a formal club opening planned for the near future.
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Aterand
Cathal
Parmanent
Beet
McTutiuell
W. A. Walshald
Taher
Executive committee plans furnishing upgrade by next meeting
About January 15 the executive committee met last evening and arranged to install additional furnishings at once, signaling immediate improvements and enhanced facilities for ongoing activities.
Sheriff sells Empire State Mining property after default judgment
The Empire State Mining Company property in the county’s northern part was sold by Sheriff Conley to satisfy a 100 654.06 dollar judgment. H. H. Teall of Helena bid 1000 dollars and purchased the parcel containing 112.42 acres in township north range 6 west. No defense was made and judgment was by default in the foreclosure suit covering Alcester Black Cloud Orphan Boy Kathleen and Clarence mining claims.
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Empire State Mining Company
Conley
H. H. Teall
Helena
Alcester
Black Cloud
Orphan Boy
Kathleen
Clarence Rode
Elaima
Township
Range 6
London Mail on British soldiers fare and reform cookery
The London Mail recounts three sanctioned recipes from Pommy cookery for soldiers meals. It notes meat soup and hurried dinner methods amid complaints of poor rations and suggests plum pudding as an alternative. The piece mocks festive expectations and questions dining during Christmas away from home.
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London Mail
Notice of corporate move and mining claims in Montana
Notices show Washoe Copper Company moving its principal place of business from Butte to Anaconda after proximate board action in 1899. Also listed are estates of multiple Wright heirs selling land by private sale following court order, with detailed parcel descriptions and sale terms. Additional mining filings cover patent applications for Copper Trust and related lode locations in Silver Bow County, Helena and surrounding districts.
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Washoe Copper Company
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
Anaconda
Deer Lodge
D. M. Newbrd
3. K. MacDonald
District Court
Second Judicial District
State of
May Wright
Ethel Wright
Nellie Wright
Rose Wright
Rueben Wright
Arthur Wright
Wille Wright
United States
Silver Bow
Meridia
MeBride and McBride
North Main Street
Terioe
Elizabeth A. Witt
Michel Wright
Light
Willie Wright
Minora
Notice for Public Publication of Mining Patent Application
Notice is given that Conrad Kolys of Deer Lodge Montana has filed an application for patent for 1181 linear feet on the Trinola No 2 Lode Mining Claim in Summit Valley Mining District Silver Bow County Montana. The notice references official survey data, corner monuments, and legal descriptions dated November 10 1899 with prior posting October 16 1899.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Josiah Hi, Trévise
Butte
Copper Trust
Point of Discovery
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Unenee
Gil Fi
Thenee
Contaiang
United States of America
United States
Conrad Kolys
Deer Lodge
Trinola
Mining Patent Claim for Rocky Mountain Chief Prospect
U S Land Office Helena Montana dated October 27 1899 announces Thomas N McCall and Adela J McCall of Butte Montana filed for a patent on 97.77 acres in the Rocky Mountain Chief group in Jefferson county Montana. The description covers a detailed survey with corner markers and bearings ending at the place of beginning and references a prior record in Jefferson county Book 1 pages 478. Adjoining claims are Alta Lode and Lewis lode with other parties listed.
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Discovery Shaft
Burgey No
Lodes
Bow County
Montana
Anaconda Lode
Sullivan Lode
Michael Sullivan
Copper Trust
United States Land Office
Helena
U. S. Land Office
Monty
Thomas N. McCall
Adela J. McCall
Butte
Rocky Mountain
Plojeer
Ditte
Jefiferson County
Bea
Recorder of
Jefferson County
Alta Lode
Francis T. McBride
George i, Greene
M. T. Baker
Register
U. S
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Anaconda News
O'Byren
Alo
East Park
Mine
Young
J. E. Young
Kristmas Kards
J. W. Dezell
Lev Davis
John Robinson
Margaret Maloney
Emery
Santa Claus
Park Avenue
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Adolph Stadler
Anaconda Catholic Club
George MW Broadhurst
Smith
Tome
Margaret Theater
Martin
Senateur A. TL
Bahooot
Billings
F. Gattan
J. D
Liege
Ouyunduce
Erie
Adlake Wegular
Saessage
Standard DrugCo Wholesale and Retail Dealers
Park Ave
Marcus Daly
Donahoe Ti
B. Greenwood
M.B. Greenwood
Bennett
F.C . Norbeck
Louls
Dr. Lee
Thie Bapelet AG Sreety
J. A. Jenkins
Er Renney
Inns
LF May
Mines White
Ll. Wilson
Cetinen
the Catholic Club
Owell
Jonas
Rene
Hiteeloeeier
Howe
Tholgey Car Etics
ULV
Deyolle
Gansu
le Wright
Vlad
T Questiovinets
New York
Wee Ee Eel
Conte
Cloutier
Guardian
Sur
River Bow County
North Sur
Silver Lick
Frank Shoviin
South Sur
David Burt
West Sur
Michael Carroll
George D. Greene
M.T. Baker
United Rates
Della
SIAD
McRae & CO
East Park Ave
George D. Gree
Cation
Publi
J.&.taite
Mab
Montana Street
Ervita
Nervita Medical Co
Winton & Jackson
Chicago
Newbro Drug
Lurte
A. Augeudre
Parca
Newbra Drug Day
Agena
Butis
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