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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
9
Report from Missoula this week states five men detained after a land office incident. A veteran pension claim was mentioned alongside a suspect description provided by an informant. The alleged suspect was identified by witnesses and later arrested, with further court action expected later in the afternoon. The article notes testimony about the case and mentions a different witness list and location details.
Local items report firemen barricading a street area after a parade, frost and frozen water affecting works at Big Chick Milling Oy, and a series of society, business, and personal notices in Missoula. A memorial service, church notices, and a church wedding are mentioned along with weather and transportation updates.
A Missouri boy named Vevey Luvuioy has removed his first pension quote in Washington, omitting him from further benefits. The item notes a confusion over his status and eligibility in the pension process.
Vague OCR records show final proof filings in the Big Hole region near Missoula. Names include Clara Dixon, Swan Works, Linzste Staunchfield and a creditor case referencing Charles J. Lensley and Missoula property transfers for debt recovery. Details are unclear due to transcription errors.
The article chronicles Orlando V. Powers, a dominant liberal political organizer in Utah during the late 19th century, detailing his campaigns against Mormon influence. It describes parades, brass bands, and organizations like the Nanbleau club, the Natural Band, and the Santa music groups, which rallied Gentile support in Salt Lake City and Ogden. It notes a 10,000 dollar testimonial and Powers’ control of the liberal party until its dissolution in 1894, with Salt Lake City’s shift toward Mormon-aligned factions thereafter.
The district court heard a case where Sam Martin sues Augustus V Weinge for $12,665 alleging a fall from a September incident. The report references political commentary on Judge Powers, bicycle dealer Mr McKay, and a list of attendees. A separate note mentions a settlement dispute over Heinge and a minor, with an attorney stating the girl wishes to enter the House of the Good Shepherd after losing both parents.
A youth named Honderager reported two women on Mercury street to authorities. Captain Leyden and Detective Murphy visited the houses and found Mrs J A Anderson who left her husband after he seduced her sister. They also found Ada Bird alias Nannie Simms, who planned to be a “sport” but agreed to reform when jailed, saying she was driven from Anderson's house after refusing an unwanted renewal of intimacy.
Gov. Toole announced senate appointments including livestock commissioners for multiple counties such as Broadwater Cascade and Flathead, and new trustees for the state school of mines. Other entries name medical examiners, capital commission, building and loan commissioners, and fish and game board members with locations like Butte Great Falls Livingston and Kalispell.
The quarterly meeting of the Butte Terminal association met at the Hennessy building this morning. Nine items were approved for publication. Attendees included Commissioner Sloan Calvin superintendent of the Oregon Short Line FE Wood of St Paul Great Northern George Ross of Great Falls M S Bean Anaconda W H Merriman Butte and the Northern Pacific general agent.
James E. Owens was arrested by Officer Gilmore and booked for malicious mischief after allegedly ramming a window at 69 East Galena Street. The complaint states he roughhoused the woman occupant before breaking the window, showing a confrontational temper.
The court annulled a prior judgment in the Simon Horsch & Co. suit against Maren Herak and George Lagurevich after a writ of review petition by Pudev Harney. Miles Finnen answers a $7,142.80 claim from W. A. O'Brien regarding aid in the Minnie Healey mine sale. Ex-Governor Smith appears as defense counsel. Judge Clancy orders John Purcell to show cause on fees in the Julia Purcell v. John Purcell divorce. County physician files insanity charge against John Erickson, detained in jail. Erickson reportedly owns substantial property and believes enemies persecute him.
An appeal suit was filed in district court with The Cohen as plaintiff and Dudley C Smith as defendant over a $10 balance on $20 charged for bringing a horse from Feeley's station. The court awarded Cohen the balance. Also notice of a stock assessment appears for Topeka Co-Operative Mining Co of Bath Montana. An assessment of $5 per share was levied payable by stockholders Currier and Cornish by February 18 1901 with delinquent shares to be sold March 15 1901 to cover the debt and costs.
Fragmented old notice page lists copper mining shares, local professionals like Dr. Forsyth and Dr. Adam, cafe ads, funeral notices for J Lamkin and Pat McGuire, hospital status updates, and detective hunts. Includes Grotto Cafe near the post office, and transport mentions for interment to Billings, Montana.
A committee of the Silver Bowl Prada questioned an Inter Mountain porter after an incident involving a man named Whitney posing as a labor union member with a counterfeit advertising card. Officials said Whitney is not affiliated with any union and cannot deliver goods to patrons.
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Constable Dente Lynch arrested Henry Van Hove, a smelter employee, on a chicken theft complaint by Mrs. Joseph Tobokos of 414 Adler Street. Van Hove pleaded guilty before Justice Kennedy. hearing set for 2 PM tomorrow. bond posted. witness may have mistaken time of the theft at 3 AM. Justice Kennedy sentenced Charles Frey to 30 days in jail.
A federal party member returning from Marinduque claims 5000 membership rolls will end the insurrection there. Reports tally in Visayas for January 11 show 34 officers, 560 men, 240 arms lost. Editors of three Manila Spanish papers face deportation to Guam. Salas of Diara held over suspensions, accused of anti peace denouncements. Buencamino accused of disseminating pro revolt literature.
Washington February 5 naval board of construction approved Admiral O'Neill's plan featuring two story gun turrets and twelve six inch guns mounted in broadside for the five battleships recently contracted for. The secondary battleships remain as previously arranged.
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