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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
11
Missoula county commissioners discussed bond deals and a plan to issue $1,000 in warrants while delaying payments on outstanding warrants. The meeting indicated county officials were unwilling to accept certain bonds and sought to keep tax rates steady as they consider new funding. Authorities also discussed plans to boost local social clubs and spring activities amid urban improvements and public notices.
Former Missoula schoolge teacher Mist McKellar known for years of art instruction departed town for Toronto Canada. A crowd of children gathered to wish her farewell, waving as she set off to begin a new home. Local figures note her impact on art education and community students.
Sheriff Prescott brought I K Carburneaux from Coeur d Atene Sunday evening after a knife attack on Whi Fitzgerald at Huron. He fled, but officers traced him to Ix Millweek where he was captured. He apparently used distinct aliases, aided by a companion named Haul Byew.
A jumble of Missoula items recalls a busy day with hospital updates at Sisters and uptown business shifts. Names include Stevensville residents, Helena business interests, and Missoula merchants while police action and court sentences surface in a string of short notes.
Washington Feb 12 At today s session the Senate passed a bill creating a commission to select a site in Washington and design a memorial statue for Gen A B Grant the cost not to exceed 250000 Also approved was a bill to establish a Utah fish hatchery and station to cost 20000
The House voted to strike from the record a letter reflecting on Perry Heath read during the session. Tawney sought the expo sition bill but Cannon delayed it until pending appropriations cleared. The army appropriation bill, carrying $117,094,049, faced extended debate in the three hour general session.
King George of Greece sailed from Buckingham Palace to Victoria Station with King Edward, Duke of Cornwall and York, Prince Charles of Denmark, and Greek legation members. A guard welcomed the royal party as crowds cheered and exchanged farewells after the Greek anthem played.
Jefferson City Missouri February 12 The supreme court today affirmed a tower court ruling that a pure food law enacted 11 years ago is constitutional The act prohibits the use of alum baking powder and related combinations in foods strengthening the state’s regulatory stance to protect public health.
The case filed in district court centers on a vandalism claim at Brown's Gulch. Plaintiffs Tronems OS Meliratth and Richard Torkey seek about 47 000 dollars for libel and related damages, alleging false statements by the defendant about a fire that destroyed cabins and homes.
Carpenters are at work in the hotel lobbies and offices while feature items recount a Broadway season at the Gran opera house. Miss Blair of Eugenie Blair company delivers a dramatic turn in A Lady of Quality as actor shifts reveal stage craft and occasional dangers backstage.
Hop Kee, recently arrived from Portland Oregon, wed this morning in the Chinese hospital between Mercury and Galena streets. Cards from his valise suggest he once ran a Portland restaurant, indicating he is a person of note in the Chinese community and is to have a traditional funeral with Yankee Doodle and joss sticks.
The trial of W. J. Maher for beating Mrs. M. Smith and damaging furniture was dismissed for lack of prosecution after the complainant asked the judge to dismiss. Officers believed Maher paid for the damaged items with Mrs. Smith agreeing not to prosecute.
The state asylum superintendent applied for clothing for Frank Erickson sent from this county to the asylum. The request is referred to Judge Hagney for approval under law requiring district court submission of such bequests.
Police report a Nashville attorney Lidnes Du seeking information on Ward Landers believed with bookmakers in Butte, amid a father’s urgent request for his son’s bedside. Sacramento mother Mrs. M Cavagnare asks about her son Steve listed missing from Butte. Scandinavian M B church group hosts social at Mrs L Hanson Caledonia St West Side with a varied program. Anniversary of the Scandinavian Brotherhood set for Thursday Feb 14 on South Main Street.
Readable fragments show M B Krautnyai in Rosendoré at the Mew Dermott, J McQue at Crest Falls, Marsh of Melena visits Hutte bowl, EM Gray at Hetenit Butte, J Neill in the city, T C Rerendes of Boulder filing at McDermott register, Willa Walker and John Tyan visiting Madison County, Peter Levengead of Anacon ka in town, Zivk of Wapper City registering, Mrs Pierce and daughter Tama thy visiting Mr Bierce’s family, W W Wideworth hospitalized at St James Recovering from illness and guests visiting.
In Judge Harney's court Morrison versus McDougall and others occupied the day with a suit over an alleged indebtedness tied to a jack rabbit deal. The jury began at about 3 o'clock and by 4 o'clock remained deliberating as other matters such as Cray versus Hogan and Sellers versus Metiiitateany were dismissed as settled.
A brief note from the water company office describes improvements in the power and distribution network. It states progress toward restoring normal supply for mines and domestic users, with expectations of no further complaints once conditions stabilize.
San Francisco federation announced the boxing championship between eastern champions from Pittsburg and local winners is indefinitely postponed. Some athletes demanded travel and living expenses, which the Olympic Club refused, stating salaries would violate amateur rules. The eastern boxers may recede or the event stays off.
Minneaplis report on the Hamilton murder case describes Patrolman Towne’s testimony recounting Hamilton's statements after Day's death. Hamilton claimed self defense and implicated a girl in the dispute while detailing knives and intent as Francis pressed for more details in the billiard room.
An afternoon Pittsburgh paper reports the Carnegie deal’s final arrangement favors Frick for the top position in the new combination. It notes J. P. Morgan wants Frick as head, with Carnegie supporting Schwab for president. The discussion focuses on leadership in the contemplated merger.
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