Early Closing Movement Names Hundreds of Merchants
A list of numerous Montana businesses called upon to observe the six o clock closing movement. Among the names are Baymons Dry Goods, Brownfield Canty Carpet, Good Luck Shoe and Clothing, Gans and Kivin, Montana Hardware Co, Montana Music Co, Hubb Clothing, Lander Furniture, Butte Mercantile, Cape Gravelle Ervin, P J Brophy, Montana Cash Grocery, Fashion Harness, Oriental Tea, Red Boot Shoe, Davis and Weimescary, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baymons Dry Goods Company
Brownfield-Canty Carpet Company
Good Luck Shoe & Clothing Co
Gans & Kivin
M. J. Connell Co
Youlden Grocery Co
B. E. Calkins
Montana Music Co
D. J. Charles Fred Gamer Shoe Co
T. W. Rodda
Harrington, Nash & Co
Kennedy Furniture Company Lander Furniture & Carpet Co
the Hubb Clothing Co
A. Booth Pritchard-Harrison Company Inc
Tassell
B. T. Drntton Smith Grocery Co
I. O. Harlan Tripp & Dragatedt
Red Boot Shoe Co
B. E. Cooney T
G. Borthwick
Fred Holbrook Inc
A. Stromberg & Cow Davis & Weimescary Co
Hirechifeld
Davidson Grocery Co
Trades Unions Endorse Six O Clock Closing Movement
Silver Bow County trades unions have officially endorsed the six oclock closing plan. Leaders cited labor harmony and community order as primary reasons for support, urging workers and employers to adopt the schedule promptly. Local committees will coordinate implementation across districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County
Miner Killed Alone at Moose Mine Near Boston & Montana
Henry Jeffries, 27, a carman at the Moose mine, was buried by about two tons of rock in the northeast drift of the 300 foot level. The accident occurred around noon after a ground break following a round of holes fired by Abe Harris and Harry Woodthorpe. An inquest will be held, and Jeffries’ body was brought to Richards’ undertaking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jeffries
Moose
Boston & Montana Company
Jeffries
Abe Harris
Harry Woodthorpe
John Eva
Timberman
Hunter
Phil Jullien
East Center Street
Centerville
Aniot
Cherry Sisters Sue Constable for Seized Wages at Union Family
Addie Effie and Jessie Cherry seek $54.50 plus $20.95 from Constable Daniel Shields and bondsmen Josepa McParland and Hugh Murphy after wages from a Union Family theater engagement were seized under a pretended execution. They allege two separate assignments with managers Sutton and Cyrene company deprived them of 40 percent and 26 percent of gross receipts, with Monday night sums totaling $33.55 and $20.95 respectively, plus anticipated total from the 13th. The suit, filed in Justice Nichols’ court, seeks judgment and release of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Cherry
Effie Cherry
Jessie Cherry
Cherry Sisters
Union Family Theater
Daniel Shields
Justice
Union Family
Dick Sutton
Constable Shields
Washington's Birthday Observed Quietly In Butte
Butte observed Washington's birthday with official closures and subdued activity. City hall and county courthouse staff took the day off while federal offices, including the post office and internal revenue, drew salaries without exertion. Banks closed and flags flew, then were lowered as the janitor humorously noted the creator of the nation was born, not died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Washington
Post Office
Internal Revenue Departments
Court House
Half Mart
General Washington
Co Nvan
Swede Murphy Heads to Washington for Testimony
Swede Murphy, the Irish gentleman known by his Swedish nickname, left town quietly a few evenings ago for Washington D C. He was subpoenaed to appear before the maternal investigating committee and received the official summons three days ago. Friends predict his testimony may be sensational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Washington, D. C
Washington
Mr. Murphy
Absconder 18 Arrested at Terry Near Miles City
J. L. Lund, who left Butte Tuesday night for the east, was arrested by Yellowstone county sheriff at Terry near Miles City on a telegram from the county sheriff. He will not be returned to Butte as an order for his release was sent this afternoon. The arrest followed a move by Thompson Investment Co, but costs to bring a debtor back must be posted in civil actions, and the company reportedly would not cover them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lund
Butte
Yellowstone County
Tere Ty
Miles City
Thompson Investment Company
Lund
America
Rowell
Palace Hotel
San Francisco
Wall Street
Paramount Smithe East
Whch
Taman
Chicago News
New York
Evening Journal
Morning Journal
Evening World
Morning World
Alarm Clock Joke Triggers Night Raid on Jewelry Store
Alarm clock prank causes a messenger to alert T. Rubenstein of police at 78 East Park ready to arrest a supposed burglar. The store search found no evidence of a break in and the alarm noise was traced to a harmless alarm clock, not a burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Rubenstein
East Park
Rubenstein
Bing
Real Estate Outlook in Butte Sees Confidence Rise
Real estate dealers report a strong year ahead with no vacant houses in town and a surge of demand driven by workingmen saving for homes. Investors eye northern districts while many seek business blocks, citing stable copper mining prospects and improved market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Virginia City
Nevada
W. H. Orr
Real estate outlook hints at upcoming transfers
Security at about ten per cent is cited with funds from 31,000 to 2,000 in scope. Fate has been ten per cent for about 100. No major deals now but the source expects several large transfers next month as Walkerville property may rise in value.
Gun Bought Moments Before Tragic Shootout in Saloon
In Inter Mountain account of the shooting of Gannon, Kehoe and Black dispute details while police investigate. Gannon’s gun had six loaded chambers, disproving Kehoe’s claim he fired as he fell. Kehoe admitted shooting. Coroner Jolien took charge as inquest eyed for the morrow night. Gannon, 23, employed at the Anaconda plant, lived in Centerville, purchased the revolver at a pawn shop on Lower Main Street about 8 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gannon Aa
Inter Mountain
Kehoe
Slack
Black
Lavell
Gannon
Siac
Lovell
Ray
Jolien
Anaconda
Patrik Gannon
Realdes
Centerville
Paltrovich
Lower Main Street
Local Briefs and Notices From Butte Area
A collection of short notices lists multiple local businesses and contacts on Main Street and North Main, including Dr Reed dentist, Orton Bros pianos, Bates tuner, and Montana Music Co. Various ads mention meals, oysters, and a whisky offer. Obituaries note Thomas Welch, 38, and Frank Firnegan, 68, with funeral arrangements and interment details. Probate action for Marie Bluett items valued at 7221.40 with stock in San Francisco firm noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vane’ Pena
Montana
Evane
Bates
Tuner
Montana Music Company
Butte
West Granite
Philadelphia
Thomas Welch
Frank Firnegan
Hamilton
Mont
Battle Creek
Baet Broadway
Michael Gannon
Sherman
Fice
MacDonald & Lynch
East Park Street
D. Goldberg
North Main
William Patterson, Jr
Louisville
Montana Liquor Co
Harry Bluett
District Court
Marie Bluett
Spring Valley Water Company of
San Francisco
Personal Annoucements of Travels and Arrivals Around Town
Local notices list H L Frank bound for Hot Springs Ark on Saturday F Aug Holnze to Arkansas next week L Leonard from Salt Lake arrives for Missouri Pacific Theo Nelson and Vella Hughes registered at the Butte Judge M H Parker and court stenographer T J Monahan in the city D D Twohy and BE A McDonald come up from Anaconda Charles Schmidtell Lew Sherman and Chas Sherman of Milwaukee Red Chief mine operators arrive in Madison county Madame Burree stopping at the Thornton block will stay a few days longer her diagnosis of cases praised by physicians here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Frank
Hot Springs
Ark
Baturday
Lew Sherman
Milwaukee
Chas, Sherman
Red Blu
Red Chief
Madison County
City
Madame Burree
Thornton Block
Fragmentary D Mainville dialogue at Beaver Lock
A garbled extract from Collier's Weekly shows Dr D E Mainville and others at Beaver Lock, with a round table exchange about abilities and debts. A student yawns as a remark about unpaid accounts leads to a quip on advertisements and creditors misreading prosperity.
Notice to Public on Union 112 Campentera Joiners
Notice states that members of Union 112 Campentera Joiners of America will not work with unfafe plumbers after February 1, 1900. A. F. Rosslow, Rec. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capentera & Joiners
A. F. Rosslow
General Roberts Tightens Grip on Cronje at Paardeberg
News from Paardeberg shows General Roberts personally overseeing operations and closing in on Cronje. Despite failed attempts to storm the Boer position, Roberts shells the Boers and tightens surround near Paardeberg as reinforcements arrive and communications hint at strategic delays. Cronje requests an armistice, seeking to stretch time while Boer reinforcements maneuver.
Democratic National Committee Chooses Convention Site
Kansas City selected as the next national convention site after a noon meeting at the Hotel Raleigh. The Democratic National Committee, with full representation from states and territories, heard speeches supporting Milwaukee and delayed final decision to an executive session. The vote stood 40 to 0 before the recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Democratic National Committee
Hote Raleigh
Jones
Milwaukee
Rose
Lentz
Ohio
Peck
Wisconsin
Kansas City
Janes A. Reed
Missouri
David Overmeyer
Not Guilty of Robbery in Tower 5 Case
Chicago Feb 22 Pat Crow cleared. held on robbery suspicion tied to North Western ruin at Tower 5 Oct 1. Special Agent Riley says Crow not connected. Bond set for 10 with attorney signing. hearing scheduled next Monday. Riley cites a prior tip as cause of arrest while Crow claims alibi at South Omaha Packing houses. Detroit Journal note ends with unrelated quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pat" Crow
Tower 5
Riley
North Western
Crow
Ludwig
Geneva
Lavin
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COOF
B. Park St
Main Street
Fifth Avenue M. &J
AnKola Wm
Rich
White Front
Main St
Thos
F. Courtney
Henry Muntzer
Constable
Renshaw Hall
Prince Edward Islands
Duncan McLaughlin
Prince Edward Island
John Hw, Olson, Stusic
Terry
George P. Rowell
P. O
M. Wade
Joan
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
Butte Stove Repair Company
Somerone
Ate
Mainville
Beaver Lock
Collier's Weekly
Filminine
Growell
General Roberts
Crume
London
Free State
Crane
Roberts
Parrdesburg
Ladysmith
Paardeberg
Transvaal
Crone
Nnto
Hig Hope Mel
Boor
Roburis
Detroit Journal
Tam
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