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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1899
Page
8
Two motions concerning the verdict in the damage and possession suit of J J Cambers against William Lowry W B Hamilton and others were presented to Judge Leslie. One sought to set aside the jury verdict. the other supported it. The judge adopted both and ordered the findings to stand.
Police court records reveal Hawkins under close watch and losing the confrontation. Porter Charles O Bannon and witness Charles Simington testifying Hawkins entered the Swim saloon. Bouncer Al Ford described Hawkins entering with one hand in his pocket and moving to the room center before a fatal clash.
John Weigenstein a machinist at the Moonlight mine was struck on the head by a falling rock while taking shaft measurements. He sustained a compound skull fracture and underwent a delicate operation. He regained consciousness before reaching St. James hospital and showed improvement the same afternoon.
Judge Ferrell presided as several defendants faced penalties. Mrs Roe avoided cleaning sidewalk charges while Han Kit paid $5 for alleged offense. Nina Ross and William McGrath were fined for intoxication, with McGrath jailed after failing to pay. Ad McCourt and Jack Toole jailed after a Page Building disturbance. Jacob Laurila and Frank Murray also fined for drunkenness and related disturbances.
Short items from Butte Montana list local names and addresses including J G Bates plane tuner Montana Music Co Domestic Bakery and Coffee House 36 West Park. Notices mention Dr H H Hanson surgeon rooms 4 and 6 Sliver Bow Elk Advertising sale 14 West Park Wm D Burbage attorney moved to Silver Bow block, wanted to buy furnished house about 20 rooms A B Inter Mountain chemicals and assayers supplies Fair Drug and Assay Supply 115 East Park 7 Fire Pots Putte Stove Repair 216 Park phone 529 collections firm Chris tian church musical Feb 16 best talent in city Sperm Oil 125 Park street Mrs Frances Riessberger dies in Chicago remains arrive tonight funeral not yet arranged public sentiment about home made goods Centennial beer praised Philippines coal dispute 2001 pounds per ton claim Silver Bow Coal Co telephone 32
An ad invites excursions to Lynndale with a big sleigh at seven dollars and a band wagon at eight dollars plus a free dance hall and supper. Dancing every Sunday with a stage leaving at 2 p.m. Also a notice that the regular examination for teachers' certificates will be held at the county superintendent's office on February 17 and 18, 1899, by County Superintendent B. P. Downey.
Snow and delays grip the Woodville region as Northern Pacific and Oregon Short Line crews work the Clearwater valley. The Great Northern faces a snowstorm near Great Falls delaying service to Butte. A wild river washout on the Oregon Short Line north of Payette disrupts through trains. crews and passengers rerouted while a temporary bridge is built. An Oregon Short Line alert about the Robbers’ Roost gang prompts armed posse warnings from Salt Lake City to keep trains moving amid heightened tension.
George Creighton of Moscow Idaho and Charles Brown of Moscow & Eastern Railroad outline construction of a Moscow to Collins line funded by the company. The route will be built in summer 1899 with a gentle grade not exceeding 1 percent. First twenty miles traverse settled farm country as authorities route mail via Ogden due to heavy mountain snows delaying traffic.
N Shepherd of the Chicago and Alton, based in Denver, visits the city while J L Yundt of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific arrives. Union Pacific cuts buffet library and barber car at Ogden and will through-run to Los Angeles. Superintendent Dunn works on Short Line rolling stock specs. W T Benham of Great Northern resigns from Seattle post. FR and FJ Employes hospital to elect doctor March 1. applications due by February 20, 1999.
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