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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
3
Washington reports Otis cabled the war department with Manila confirming additional casualties on Feb 22 during reconnaissance near San Pedro Macati. The brief dispatch notes the engagement affected operations in the area and lists no further details on the wounded or strategic impact.
Casualties in the Tondo district, Manila on February 23 include killed Private Albert J. Ruppert of First Washington and Private Oscar L. Felker of the same unit. Wounded or missing are numerous soldiers across Companies K through L and I to G, with notes on specific injuries such as thigh, elbow, scalp, and head. Casualties reported for February 22–23 in the engagement near Caloocan. Photos and names reflect a broader incident involving South Dakota units and other detachments.
Notice to Benjamin Armstrong and heirs that $100 in labor and improvements were expended in 1898 on six quartz lode mining claims in Silver Bow Montana. If not paid within 90 days after final publication, co-owners’ shares may transfer to PAT KIRLEY and others. Claims listed include The King The Save Hen The Tacoma The Goodwin The Golden Bell. Dated January 6 1999.
City and county officials met in a joint conference to settle the special road tax dispute. The agreement allocates 65 percent of the net tax to the city and 35 percent to the county, with the special committee to report at the next council meeting. The issue will be considered closed after that report.
An appreciative Suwanee River audience enjoyed a fry by night company performance. The southern life drama stars Col Mason, Caleb Croc, Dora Clayton, and Judge Hawk in a tale of love and hate with shocks, mortgage plots, and family tragedy.
The record lists Private Herman H. Hillman Edigius Feher Oscar Fryckman and G Baker as members of the Thirteenth Minnesota.
A wartime casualty notice reports Private Edward Beaver and Private John L. Barker killed among the Twenty-Third Infantry. The message is signed OTIS.
The review praises Dora and Stella Mayhew in A Midnight Bell, noting Dora regains sight with abroad medicine and the son recalls murder after a head blow. Ethel Brandon and L R Stockwell lead, with Foreguson, Mathias, Torrence, Stedman, Truesdell delivering clever turns. The second act features Suwanee river scenery and a boat entrance by colored singers. Two more shows and a matinee tomorrow announce songs for ladies.
The case against Madame Guy facing a charge of attempting to extort money was continued by Justice Harrington after the county attorney moved for a delay. The poisoning story linked to Mise Anderson was mentioned, and the court expected further continuations into next week as doctors analyzed the candy and confirmed it harmless.
Copper shares attract heavy speculation across Chicago New York and Philadelphia with Detroit holding about ten million dollars, Michigan brokers active, and rumors of a Standard Oil copper combination. Markets show weakness today but anticipate higher prices tomorrow as talks of a major consolidation spread.
A collage of brief items from Butte includes business ads for Montana Music Co and Domestic Bakery and Coffee House, a move of Wm. D. Burbage to Silver Bow block, and notices of sales at Postoffice News Stand. Marital news tells of Fred Whitside and Ciara Tooker wedding in Chicago. Death notices for Ellen Drew and Hol Bogue with funeral plans and local business moves and legal notices from Inter Mountain Publishing Cr v e. A lost item concerns a ruvset leather grip near the depot and hotel.
Calumet and Hecla announces an additional dividend of 10 dollars per share with 0. the dividend is payable March 28 to stockholders of record February 2 percent. The firm notes total disbursements reach 59 850 000 and projects about 15 cents per pound for six months this calendar year. If copper market holds, 17 to 18 cents per pound is expected for the latter half of the year, averaging 16 to 17 cents. Copper mined and sold at about 10 cents per pound profit, with potential output up to 100 000 000 pounds, barring accidents.
Beaverhead County Sheriff Pyle visits the city. Dillon merchant H. J. Phomp is noted as Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Walker travel to Minneapolis for Mrs. Walker’s funeral. C. J. Pruett, Mayflower mine locator, moves from Madison County to Butte and ships ore from a rich Colorado property near Parrot.
Boston News Bureau reports H H Rogers and A Tsurrage lead a plan to form an American Copper Company under New Jersey law with a $500 million capital. The move would consolidate production and control prices, offering exchanges of existing stocks for cash or preferred stock. Underwriting is said complete, with notable copper stocks invited to swap for new securities, and bets on Tamarack and other mines discussed. A potential $100 million in 6 percent preferred stock would back the consolidation, with expected $4 million in savings.
Judge Ferrell presided over a medical matinee as Drs Isabel Gliddon J BR Lessat Whitford H J M Donald M G MacNevin and Freund faced charges by City Physician and Health Officer W M Schultz for failing to report patient deaths within 24 hours. Dr Whitford’s case was dismissed after the deceased patient was shown alive. Freund’s dismissal followed that he was not the attending physician. The remaining doctors prepared to fight what they call an unjust law as the hearing continued when press time arrived.
A report argues that in Colorado no profitable mine lies below 7 500 feet and few below 8 600 feet, with vast sums spent on prospecting without profit. It notes Montana's altitude is generally lower, so Colorado figures may not apply there.
Three hundred Chinese detainees at the uptown Canadian Pacific station in Montreal attempt to break free while awaiting U S health examinations. A planned escape triggers clashes with five officers as hundreds gather, leading to police intervention and disputed accusations of cannibal imagery.
W Thomas, an agent for New York Life Insurmintee, was arrested on a grand larceny warrant issued by Justice Nichols. Sullivansaid the $149 he collected as an agent was retained. Thomas failed to obtain bail and remains jailed, his wife crying as he was taken to custody. Perfect sets teeth $10, Dr Wix.
It is learned ex-President Cleveland will attend the Demonica's om Mutoh winter event in New York. This marks his first appearance in New York political circles, as he signs his intention to participate. Carl Selig is noted in association with the gathering.
Money and bonds report fluctuating nominal values with exchange rates around 1 3004s0% demand. Government securities remain steady with Os 100% new 48 regime coupons. silver and Mexican certificates show varied quotes. New York markets reflect minor shifts in money commodities and bond coupons amid unsettled trading.
A string of lawsuits was filed in Critodles court against liquor dealers for selling alleged imitations of foreign brands. Booths Gin, Hennessy Brandy, Martell Brandy, and Wield's Pale Orange Bitters are cited in claims of deception and health concerns. Additional notices seek workers for saw, logging, and jek shovel work in Anaconda and Butte.
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