Death of Gambling Bill Pleases Butte
Report from Helena on the Tierney gambling bill stirring debate in Butte. Citizens express mixed views but many oppose licensing gambling as morally wrong and financially harmful to the state, while a few advocate control with high license density and oversight. Local merchants and workers weigh moral and economic impacts.
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Senate
Helena
Butte
Montana
Business Men's Association
B. N. Wood
Hennessy Mercantile Company
A.B. Went
Chelatie & Leys Drug
Seduction charge arises in Deer Lodge county case
John Matuy Anaconda smelter employee and Deputy Sheriff visited County Attorney Breen regarding an alleged seduction by Wat Malloy connected to Theresa McCaffray of this city. The accused claims no marriage promise. jurisdiction questioned. further consultations planned and potential civil action if not pursued.
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John Matuy
Anaconda Company
Anaconda
Kirtky
Breen
Theresa McCaffray
Malloy
Deer Lodge
Adjacentia
Attorn
Equnty
Deer Lodge County
City Council Meeting Preview and January Department Report
City council prepares for a regular session tonight, expected to be brief. Police Chief Lavell reports 250 arrests in January with 118 males and 102 females, plus 52 disturbances and 43 drunks. fines total 1229 dollars and meals for prisoners cost 440 dollars. Grace Williams pleaded guilty in Justice Arnold's court to discharging firearms, fined 15 dollars.
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Banger
Tire Durie
Monil
Department
Mcidentals
Vie New Quarts Street
Lavell
Grace Williams
Old Suit Resurrected In South Butte Justice Court
An aged case Mary Anne Tonkin versus Nicholas Semmens resurfaces in district court today. Attorney Ss. A. Merritt swears to a writ of review claiming the original February 4 186 judgment of 289 dollars against Semmens was improperly entered. He notes the ex‑justice Finch docketed omissions and appeals to Justice Johnson who oversees Fitch docket.
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Justice Court
Mary Anne Tonkin
Nicholas Semmens
Court of Justice
Finch
Johnson
Fitch
Nighttime Robbery Hits Minah Mining Camp
At an early hour yesterday thieves entered the Little Minah camp through a window and robbed four men underground. Clothing gear, dinner buckets, and tools were taken from all men, with only one man having money at 1.50. Tracks in the snow pointed to four suspects. The thieves fled to a dugout in Dublin Gulch, which was empty when police investigated later.
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Dublin Gulch
Montana to eastern Colorado rail service via Northern Pacific route
Notice from Topeka Co-Operative Mining Co of Butte Montana announcing a five dollar per share assessment on all capital stock, due to Le Roy Currier and H D Cornish by February 18 1901. Unpaid shares will be delinquent and sold publicly on March 15 1901 to cover the assessment plus advertising costs.
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Montana
Denver
Colorado
Northern Pacific
Burlington
Billings
Alliance
Neb
Topeka Co-Operative Mining Co
Butte
le Roy Currier
Mutte
H. TD. Cornish
H. D. Cornish
Secy
Topeka
Kansas
Copper mining shares close to uneven gains in Boston trade
Special to Inter Mountain reports February trading in Boston with Amalgamated, Anaconda, Parrot, Boston & Montana, Butte & Boston, Calumet & Hecla, Tamarack, Osceola and Utah Copper showing varied quotations. Prices listed include Amalgamated 00u.25, Anaconda 44.20, Parrot 48.00, Boston & Montana 16.00, Butte & Boston 80.50, Calumet & Hecla 34 850.00, Tamarack 332.00, Osceola 83.25, Utah Con. 82.75.
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Inter Mountain
Boston
Mass
Montana
Butte
Utah
Harboring a Minor at Irish World Charged in County Case
County Attorney Breen issued a complaint charging Walter Wis and Bertie Leste, keepers of the Irish World, with harboring 14 year old Nannie Simms at their resort. The complaint, filed in Justice Neetan’s office at Walkerville, yielded no arrest by late afternoon. The girl is to be moved to the House of the Good Shepherd at Helena, to which she consents. J A Anderson, who was arrested Monday, is freed as the girl and his wife indicated shielding him. Merriman and Louis Mason sue Butte Land & Investment Co Patrick Mullins Levi Hamilton Olivia Hopkins to quiet title on mining land in southeastern Butte and to bar mining beneath the swine. Plaintiffs claim ownership except to the United States and allege mining has occurred since 1400, seeking injunction to prevent damages.
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Breen
Walter Wis
Bertie Leste
Nannie Simms
Neetan
Walkerville
House of the Good Shepherd
Helena
J. A. Anderson
Anderson
Merriman
Louis Mason
Butte Land & Investment Company
Patrick Mullins
Levi d. Hamilton
Olivia H. Hopkins
United States
Dance hall arrests lead to fines and continuances at court
Viola Graham pleaded guilty to running a dance house and paid 50. The Albino sisters also admitted running a dance hall and were fined 80 each. Other defendants including Thomas Gilmore and Atkinson faced fines or continuations as cases proceeded. A grand larceny charge against Grave McGinniss was continued to 4:00 p.m. with district court involvement.
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Viola Graham
Nelson
Aio
Core
Thomas Gilmore
Butte Water Supply Inundated By Muddy Flow
A Muddy water report from Butte indicates the Mal pumping station is reportedly delivering water through the city. City officials and the water company declined to confirm details as crews work through last night. Authorities warned residents that water pressure and clarity may improve by Friday pending repairs and testing.
Thompson Company Incorporation in Local Records
The Thompson Company files articles of incorporation for a $50,000 capital stock divided into 500 shares of $100 each. Incorporators include William B. Thompson, James J. Thompson, Edward Thompson, Arthur Smith, and Albert A. Corbett, with James R. Thompson’s son investing $5,000. The firm will pursue a general real estate business.
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Thompson Company
Clese Luday
Willian B. Phomp-Son
James J. Thopson
Jsedward Thompson
Arthur Sith
Albert A. Corbett
the & Son
James R.thompson
Nipper Suit Arguments Highlight Morning Session
Judge Clancy heard motions to remove and discharge in the Nipper mine case McLaushing receivership proceedings and the Hickey suit against Papre A The arguments consumed most of the morning and part of the afternoon with testimony used as basis for both motions.
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Clancy
Erickson Declared Insane In County Court
John Erickson was pronounced insane in Judge Harney's court after medical testimony by Drs Norcress and Bryant. He will be confined at the asylum following an investigation into his persecutory hallucinations. Manager R Feurtude was fined ten dollars in police court for heart ordinance violation but the sentence was suspended due to gas works constraints.
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John Erickson
Harney
R. Fourtude
Judes Sulliven
Feurtade
Enunels
Ube Place
Estate appraisal and railroad excursion deals in noisy clipping
A court report outlines the appraised value of Michael F Kennedys estate with a lot value listed at 88155 and $5000 on a halt the revenue. Meanwhile reduced rate excursion tickets are advertised by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway to southern resorts such as Jackson Ville Mobile New Orleans Savannah and El Paso valid for return before June 1. Rates and routes are available from any Milwuakee agent or by contacting J T Cone fey Avast Gen Paes Agent St Paul Ming.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Jackson
Ville
Fla
Mobile
Alan Orleans
Savannah
el Paso
Texas
J.T. Cone Fey
Avast
Paes
St. Paul
Ming
Local Briefs and Funeral Notices
Dr German dentist and Garran music teacher listed among local professionals. Funeral notices for Al Lamkin and Tariq Reosuan announce services and locations. Miscellaneous local items mention a post office building, a miner and a diver, with scattered addresses and ad-like notes.
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German
Main St
Garran
New Rep Tye
G. Bates
Montana Music Co
West Pare Etreet
aGuy Wood & Conn
George B. Lymad
No. SA West Parisip
PLO
News Stant
C Dr
Austin
Main
Butte
al Lamkin
Tin Sherman
Tarek Reosuan
Telek
Dead Lock Over Damages and Asylum Affairs Probed
The county house committee debated bills on damage claims, dental examinations, and appointing committees to investigate asylum and penitentiary affairs. Witness accounts alleged calved livestock ownership issues, joint property questions, and a contested indictment as the court adjourned for dinner.
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Judiciary Committee
Justien
Pye
Mines and Mites Comvatiime
Amd A Hye Hien
Fight on Franchise in Butte Case Review
A civil suit concerns a supposed franchise to erect poles and wires. The plaintiff claimed threats to destroy his life, seeking a temporary restraining order later dissolved. The trial noted a grand larceny charge against Andry 4d. Welly related to cattle theft in a separate matter.
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Epeelal
Helen
Bet
Dhenry
Bis Jie
Muse Rhine
Hideo
Emery Distelvt
Jad
Chtleend
Maavenger
Huite
Mme
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Wiewise
Grave McGinniss
Annis King
Nerhowe
Maine
Ely
Wie Water Company
Air Carrell
Probst
Thitte & Boston
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Hatle
the Thompson Company
Erickson
Mike Kennedy
Wiliam Metunigan
George J. Pitasgibbon
Jeye A. Clifford
Media Court
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McCutve
West Virginia
Jopry O'Rourke
Phe
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Division Noo
Reese Tasy
Adiette
AL Mansel
Bein
Dee Hinson
Ff Obdhl
Studio OF Music
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Gethey
Adam Hotlenbsel
Charles Noe
Mseph de Fakes
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Weal
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