Railroad Officials Face Inquest Over Northern Pacific Death
A coroner's jury found negligence and error on the part of Northern Pacific railroad officials after William Wieder died on the Northern Pacific line. Key witnesses described a runaway train on a 4 percent grade, with air brakes failing and back sand absent. Testimony cited defective engine brakes, poor air brake maintenance, and lack of timely repairs as contributing factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wieder
Pacife
J, &. Thresier
William Fiedler
Frank B. Jones
Northern Pacific
Rim
Valve
St. Lawrence
Upsell
Drakes
Fiedler
Snet A Hile
Thresh
Do Son
Rand
Sanders
Highe
Wm. Cahill
Billy
John Smith
Freman
Robert GC. Whalen
Henry Carter
Pacifc
Wis
William O'Malhahan
Yepaly
WVL
William Cant
Wiliam
Mallihan
Northern Pacificransfer
Hardin
Drake
Mallahan
Miner controversy fills Montana senate with Byrnes fate
The Inter Mountain reports a heated session in Helena as Senator Connell and others clash over Byrne appointees to the mining commission. Debate touches on miners union requests, gubernatorial influence, and a pending adjournment to honor Mrs Mantle. Senate votes confirm several appointments while discussing rail and mining bills and the fate of a key public work measure.
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Inter Mountain
K¢iena
Connellv Une
Ming
Carrie Nation
Kansas
Byrne
Connelly
Duin
Nonapuyer Fe
Byrnes
Tuan
Hans Intro Weed
Kelly
Corbett
Gilchpist
Hill, Wood
Bielenberg
Alfrey
Baker
Hy Gilchrist
Berkin
Huber
Babine
Tee
Tiette
Cooper
Senate
Silver Row
Value
Local Briefs From Butte Society and Commerce
Various notices report local services from Dr Germar at 114 N Main and Liddle’s coal deal in South Butte. Dentists Dr L Austin and others advertise painless extractions and glasses exams. A Butte girl Gertie Smith dies from bowel inflammation. Frank Lynch buys Circle of Hut te livery, Nellie Gray arrested for alleged theft, and church meetings at GM EB attract large attendances with pastors from Centerville and Wil lerville attending.
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Dr. Germar
N. Main St
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Co
West Pass Street
Butte
Dr. L. Austin
N. Main Street
Bear Creek
T. B. EB. Liddle
South Butte
Gertie Smit
Alderman Smith
Jair Thomas Hoyle
Frank Lynch
Circle of
Nellis
Nellie
GM. EB
Hosking
Centervilly
W Ville
Mrs Mantle's Funeral Arrangements Described
Friends and mourners gathered at the Mantle home in North Mountsua for the late Mrs Mary Mantle. Funeral services will begin at 2 o clock tomorrow with Rev Blackiston presiding. Pallbearers named Judge McHalion W Mee White Gen Warren J W Lang Henry Mueller Joseph A Lewis and Dr G D Bryant. Remains to be buried in Mt Moriah cemetery Masonic Ground.
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Mary
Benator
North Muntsua
Feizures
Blackiston
Judge McHalion
W. Mee
White
Warren
J. W. Lang
Henry Mueller
Joseph A. Lewis
G.D. Bryant
Masonic Ground
Mt. Moriah Cemetery
Cottage Fire Damages East Mercury Frame House
A frame cottage at 619 East Mercury Street owned by painter Heney Cass of Calder Bros. was badly damaged by fire at 2 30 this morning. Firemen gained quick control after a heavy outbreak. Chief Sanger estimates loss between 400 and 500 dollars. Cass carries small insurance. Cass was ill in Wel when the blaze started and the origin remains a mystery.
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East
Mercury Street
Heney Cass
Cal der Bros
Sanger
Cass
Federal court orders grand jury and trial updates
Judge Knowles ordered twenty three jurors drawn for a grand jury with February m return date. United States Attorney Willan B Rogers cited necessity for convening, with report by assistant John English for approval. Mackel bankruptcy case trial moved to March 9. Davis granted final discharge. Henleyn Wing Gracid Onere case heard. Bender Fortis for plaintiffs. McHatton Acer McDonald O'Donnell for defendants. case may last days. Help wanted for a steady young man in a restaurant. apply Fremont Margelithaw Granite Street.
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Rogers
John
Alexander Mackel Ag Triftee
Hae Tochester
Maren M. John Davis
J. O. Henleyn
Silan P. Wing
J. 0. Bender
J. F. Fortis
McHatton & Acer
J. K. McDonald
Chancellor O'Donnell
Mr. Render
Thompson Campbell
Walter
Piefer Red
Fremont
Marge
Lthaw
Granite Street
Adverse Court Notice and Mineral Patent Auction Details
A Montana court notice lists J.P. Collins as administrator in the estate of Matt Huhtamaa and plaintiff against Solomon Koko, with judgment risk if no response by February 1, 1901. Also, Melrose and Tutte postmasters publish an application for a 4403 linear foot mining claim transfer, detailing survey numbers, boundaries, and adjoining claims in Silver Bow County.
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Justice's Court
Towhshin
Silver How
County of
Silver Bow
State of Montana
W.H. Arnold
J.P. Collins
Matt Huhtamaa
Solomon Koko
Holomon Koko
Granite Street
Township of
County of Silver Bow
State of
Montana
AnaWer
Pany
Matt Hyh- Tamua
J.P Colling
Little Pine
Nun Aistriet
Silver
Sanvey No
Tange
Loewil
E. Eorher
Mor
Whit Soonor
Miovtonal Township
Warner No
Dores
Hook 'M
Bow County
Narciase Ledoux
Tamarack Lode
Thomas Curtis
Calumet Extension Lode
Walter Mackay
George D. Greene
Tegister
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Gram
Bill
Mantle
Senator
Lee Mantle
R. H.L. Frank
John MacGinnis
Walter Cooper
Richard Coburn
W.g.conrad
J. K. Toole
D.absent
THE
Federal Court
United States
Willan B. Rogers
Chantilly
Mayne
Bae
Santa Maria
Wales
Sally
Mohaiy Sik
Guy Fal
Nieuws
Bigelow Imperial
Hennessy
Speies Ontrana
Grinlie Sirent
Maly
United On Land Office
Helena
Navelske Ledoux
Joseph Lathnuehers
Melrose
Mary J. Baker
Tutte
Montenit
Digeoyey
Raverber
M. I. Baker
United States Claim Agent
N. Main
BPR
Hong Ark
S. Arizona Street
John Miller
Rutte, Mont
C.A. Tuttle
Thos, Sullivan
National
Anientaxer
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