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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
3
A compiled listing names multiple Montana firms and merchants connected to an early closing movement. The roll includes retailers such as Symons Dry Goods, Montana Music Co, The Palais Royal, Butte Mercantile, and various furniture, shoe, hardware, and grocery firms, reflecting a coordinated regional effort.
Silver Bow County trades unions unite to back the six oclock closing plan. The endorsement signals broad labor support for earlier closing times and local efforts to regulate late hours. Details of participating unions are not listed.
In an interview with the Inter Mountain, horse broker Robert T. Boatman reports Montana horse prices have tripled in two years due to strong demand from cavalry buyers and European governments. He notes unbroken range horses now fetch 15 to 20 dollars, yearlings higher than grown stock, and anticipates continued rises as orders from England and others increase. He also discusses labor shifts, store hours, and the Clerks' Union, defending closing agreements and fair treatment.
A reply to Another Clerk published in Hast Park Street notes opinions on the six o'clock closing movement. The writer, a Good Luck Shoe and Clothing Co. employee, cites customer support for the measure, claims wage cuts would be minimal, and recounts clerks voting in favor during a private ballot at a large city department store.
County attorney filed a perjury complaint against Phil Sanchagrin in Justice Nichols' court. A store owner, 8. M. Nixon, once employed Sanchagrin as a clerk, accused him of theft, later suing for goods valued at 107 dollars. Sanchagrin testified about a ring sent to Edith Fuller, a Lewistown, Idaho resident, which Nixon claimed. Nixon found no record of a 100 dollar letter and charges stem from that contradiction.
Through a mix up of names Joseph Balay faced trouble when Joe Belley was arrested at an opium joint. The wrong man was pursued, tensions spread to Balay’s family, and a forceful entry into his home followed a warrant for arrest. Balay later met the man taken in at the opium joint.
The Cherry Sisters Nugget Nell Little Ruth Cyrene-Noonan and Macoy vaudeville appear in a full bill at Sutton's theater tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The event honors Washingtons birthday with a complete program offering entertainment for all. FOR RENT ROOMS FOR HOMEKEEPING Investors Realty Co 37 West Granite
The Washington Tamarack dispute near Meaderville escalated into fighting between men from Montana Ore Purchasing and Butte & Boston Mining. A 3:20 PM shooting in Galena and Main streets left Joseph Gannon dead after a confrontation with bar owner John Kehoe. Kehoe surrendered to authorities. Gannon had a history of minor arrests and recent intoxication.
Judge Clancy admitted Vedovatti to citizenship as an intelligent Italian after years in the country. Lee Hayes sues J H Trevise and Burdette O Connor to quiet title to Alma Indy claim, alleging the defendants misappropriated on May 4, 1899. Hennessy Mercantile sues C N Sargent Co for 29 dollars for woods sold in 1897. Judge Lindsay orders John G Holland to explain property attributed to Charles H Carver and Annie B Carver in a pending judgment with W A Clark & Bro. Miladinovich and Elia Mansa, natives of Austria, admitted to citizenship. A motion to set aside the fate in the state case against Juin Boyd was continued. John Jambras ki, the Great Northern wrecker, arraigned in Justice Nichols court. pleads not guilty, preliminary hearing set. Information wanted of Duper Me Laughlin, last heard in Butte City, Montana, from Prince Edward Island. J McLeod seeks addressee for notices. Prince Edward Island Postoffice reference.
The Treasury Department paid $170 to John H. Leyson of Butte Montana for the Copper and Main street federal building site. A February 17 letter from H A Taylor assistant secretary notes a warrant for one dollar was issued and requests endorsement. Leyson may obtain a copy of the warrant if desired.
A busy page of local items includes address changes for Fisher and Wade, real estate and loan services, and business ads from Evang Bookstore, Montana Music, and Fair Drug. Social items mention a military ball February 22 at Miners Union Hall, a card party by Knights and Ladies of Security at Frost's Hall February 19, and a wedding of Joseph G Hoar to Clara Torrence.
West the Western man ager for Majestic Range Co of St Louis is in the city fresh from the Pacific coast after selling a shipload of ranges for Nome City and the Klondike. Pat Mullins arrives from Salt Lake reporting mine prospects. J A Browne from Melrose H C Wood and others are registered at the hotel from Idaho. Albert Meizel a Madison county stockman visits town. Armsted Bartholomew Corbin and others registered at the Butte.
War Department announces Colonel Harry Kessler has been brevetted a brigadier general for his service with First Montana in the Philippines. The promotion honors his wartime leadership and duties with the unit during the campaign.
John H. Caddy was granted a divorce from Helena Caddy by Judge Clancy this afternoon. The court awarded custody of their infant child to Mr. Caddy, noting the child had been in his mother's care after the defendant abandoned several months ago. An earlier argument was settled with a World Almanac purchase at the P. O. News Stand.
In Butte tonight Chester Levere and William Oglesby meet in a 133 pound 26 rounds boxing match billed as a lively show. Oglesby from Helena is favored, having many wins and no defeats, while Levere, a local, has fought here and earned praise. A preliminary bout will precede the main event.
Report of the condition of The Silver Bow National Bank at Butte Montana as of February 13 1900. Cash assets liabilities and profits listed with names Payette Harrington cashier and directors L. L Lewe Marchesseau Lliam Tromphon attest to truth of the statement.
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