Coroner Probes Deaths of Johns and Finnegan in 1899
In Butte Montana coroner Tollien presided over inquests into two deaths. Arthur Johns died from injuries in a fall at the Rarus mine on February 7 1899. a jury found the death resulted from an unseen accident and blamed underground conditions. T. E. Finnegan a brakeman killed near Meaderville in a Northern Pacific collision February 7 1899. the jury concluded the crash was unavoidable due to existing conditions and limited visibility.
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Tollien
Ucats
Arthur Ji Jiis
Ragus
Pinhegan
Iekless Serthernife
Meaderville
Shormura
Murray & Freund's Hospital
Joseph Colle
John Call
Collie Tstl
Collie
Frank Hunter
Johms
McDonald
Butte
Silver Bow County
Montana
Rarus
Cashel
Rick Plein
Anit
Walvis
Hern Dawitie
Kinneran
Charles Brebner
Jor Rehaltz
Witter
Dye
Cy Dy Beon
Ant
Finnegan
Mead Te
Northern Pact
The Railroad Victim in Meaderville Collision
An inquiry into the death of Northern Pacific brakeman T. Finnegan after a switch train collision near Meaderville heard testimony from R. Hopkins, Michael Monahan, and Peter Larson. Witnesses described dense fog obscuring signals, limited visibility, and rapid, low-speed backing as the cause, with Finnegan found dead near the wreckage and no warning whistle heard.
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Jof ‘T. &. Finnegan
Northern Pacific
Meaderville
Sherman
P. R. Hopkins
Colusa
Finnegan
Vrs
Teas and Coffees Offer Great Value and Choice
A playful note contrasts paths to money and success, suggesting embezzlement is wrong and work at a mint yields wealth, while Klondike appeals for money, and the piece ends with a tease about the best teas and coffees available.
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Mint
Klondike
Skating Carnival Opens Amid Rough Ice At Butte Rink
The Butte ice rink hosted a skating carnival with a large crowd despite rough surface from a chinook. McCloy, reigning backward skating champion, challenged Raymond in a night race. In the amateur half mile Ensworth led from the start to win easily. Raymond and Cleary followed. The professional half mile saw McCloy beat Rivet and Carmichael, with Conway close to second place late, while Rivet and Carmichael trailed. The boys under 16 race saw Youns Sherlock win, Caulfield second, others not finishing.
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Butte
Slomala
McCloy
Raymond
J. T. Con Way
K. B. Clayborn
Walter Ensworth
Vincent Cleary
Alex Shannahan
Louis Raymond
Clyde Brown
Cleary
Brown
Emsworth
Enenworth
J. P. Conway
Dick McCloy
Wiltpipes
J. A. Carmichael
Arthur Rivet
Great Falls
Webster
South Bend
Ind
Wivet
Carmichael
Conway
Rivet
Dan Sullivan
Thomas Caulfield
Pat Sullivan
Roy Sherlock
Max Goldman
Youns Sherlock
Caulfield
Yankee Investment in Cuba Promises Rapid Development
A syndicate of American capitalists has purchased land near Santiago and plans to open iron mines, forecasting five years of intensified business in Cuba. The notice also touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for dyspepsia malaria and nervous debility, promising renewed strength and appetite.
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Han
Santiago
Hostetter
Dancing Sundays at Lynndale Stable and Hall
At Lynndale a call to Chas Langlois’ stable in Bigsleigh offers band wagon rides at seven dollars and dance hall tree supper. dancing every Sunday with stage leaves at 8 p.m. Sundays by C Langlois.
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Lynndale
Chas. Langlois
C. Langlois
Notice to Teachers: Teachers' Certificate Examination
The regular examination for teachers certificates will be held at the county superintendent office February 15 and 17, 1809 BP. Downey, County Superintendent.
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Downey
Parrot Silver and Copper Company Declares 8 Percent Dividend
Mining news from Butte reports Parrot Silver and Copper Company declaring an 8 percent dividend of 69 000, total payments reaching 98 000 to date, with monthly dividends of 3 percent. Mines at Parrot Helena Crigil are active. Lite Mitaly shaft near 600 feet, promising producer potential. Helana shaft started earlier in the year Wesle Moonlight now developed to 600 feet and among district’s richest copper mines.
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Parrot Silver and Copper Company
Butte
Parrot
Helena
Repiblic Camp Reports Promising Gold Ledge in Colville Area
Dispatch from Republican describes prospecting near Colville reservations with the Butte and Boston area ledge showing solid values. A cross tunnel cut the vein at shallow depth, widening ore potential, with ore grades around eighty dollars per ton and a ledge width near seven feet, boosting stock prospects and neighboring company interest.
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Republican
Colville
Spokane
Acroda Tunnel
Princess Maud
Heview
Jorge
Butte & Boston
Prize Masque Costumes At 105 W Granite Street
A fragment lists names including merchants and cities tied to a prize masque costume display. The item mentions 105 W Granite Street as location for the display and associated notices.
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Granite Street
Proof of Electrikure Benefits From Nervous Ailment Cure
WM Cross of 12 Most Mercury St., Butte, Mont, writes that two weeks using No 2 Electrikure eased nerves, restored sleep and appetite, and allowed five pound gain. He praises mild soothing electric treatment and recommends it to others. Imlements and improved batteries advertised by Prof F F Shadduck, 14 West Park. Call or address lock box 223.
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FP. F. Shadduck
Cross
F. F. Shadduck
West Park
Butte
Mont
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Butte - Montana
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Missoula
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Milwaukee
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