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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1899

Page

3

Russell Harrison Captured Them

Havana reports that Cuban soldiers allegedly stole sugar cane from Toledo plantation near Mariano to supply Major Russell G. Harrison provost marshal. A guard captured fifty Cubans, disarmed them, then faced a Cuban counterattack. Harrison ordered load of rifles and warned attackers to stay back under threat of shooting. Prisoners were taken to Gen Mayr Rodrigues's HQ for proceedings.

Havana Toledo Mariano Fughueh Lee Russell G. Harrison Harrison Goldiver Warvison Mayr Rodrigues

Aguinaldo at Malolos and Spanish commissioners pass

The Spanish commissioners Senors Rosate and Kigate were allowed to pass toward Aguinaldo at Malolos. Dispatches were sent by the Filipino leaders to the retreating lines, with Aguinaldo and Bulldike reported to be at Malolos.

Syrup of Figs Advertised as Gentle Laxative

The Modern Mother endorses Syrup of Figs for children for gentle laxative relief. The true remedy is produced by the California Fig Syrup Co, asserted to be the preferred choice for improving young stomachs and making children feel better.

California Fig Syrup Co.unty

Ruby Valley Rail Plan Envisions Northern Pacific Feeder

A Pebbly proposal by Henry Elling contemplates building an electric railroad from Twin Bridges along the Ruby Valley toward Alder Gulch near Laurin and possibly Virginia City. The plan would connect to standard gauge tracks for NP use, with surveys and power sites on Wiconene Mill Creek Sheridan Granite Creek and a yet undecided spot, promising a feeder line to the Northern Pacific amid shifting ore transport patterns.

Henry Elling Gaylord Northern Pacific Tobacco Root Range Wicconein Mill Creek Sheridan Granite Creek Alder Gulch Montana Northern Pacific Company

Not Yet Settiled By James Torrester and MacGinnis

The case against Boston Montana company continues in district court with the New York end of the Jacter corporation to Mord aik to the Montana end. Helena Supreme Court denied the review petition in the matter of a receiver appointment, and Messia, Porbis and De Witt appeared to seek leave to file a further action.

New York Company Montana Corporation Messrs. Corbett and McHatton Clancy DeWitt James Torrester Doin MacGinnis Boston & Montana Company New York Jacter Corporation Mordaik Montana District Court Supreme Court Helena Dudev Chiney Supreme Body Messia, Porbis de Witt

Supreme Court upholds Hinds receiver in Montana case

Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Feb 27. The Montana supreme court affirming Judge Clancys 1898 order appointing T R Hinds as receiver for the Boston and Montana company. The decision notes petitioners faulting the appointment and bond as immaterial to the writ while reiterating jurisdiction was not exceeded. Stay granted until Monday with further proceedings expected to block Hinds. Also Bordeaux vs Greene and Mitchell vs McCormick judgments affirmed.

Inter Mountain Helena Supreme Court Boston Montana Cour BR. & My Clancy T.he Hinds T. R. Hinds Forrest Justice Pigott Hinds District Court Forrester and Maginnis Montana Company Ots Bordeaux

District Court Matters Involving Coal Theft And Burglary

Special Deputy Hamilton arrested Fighting Steve Simpson near the Gagnon mine on a coal theft charge from a Washoe mine car. Two additional officers assisted after a fierce struggle. County attorney filed peut larceny complaints against Simpson and others, while district court granted 30 days to prepare a statement for a new trial for Joseph Shafer, with a motion hearing set toward late March.

Steve Simpson Gagnon Hamilton Washoe District Court Joseph Shafer Tom Hawkins White

U S Court Handles Multiple Civil Matters

A grand jury was convened and several judgments were entered today in cases including Robinson et al versus Frankel Prook & Co and Meyer Gong Wenger. Judge Knowles ruled on Bartlett bankrupt stock and granted an infusion to preserve property. Clark et al petition in Livingston Cushing versus American Developing and Mining was denied, while PL W. Bacorn received permission to operate the Golden Bunlight properties near White Wally Finest crown bridge work.

United Plates Robinson Et al Frankel Prook & Co Meyer Gong Wenger Bartlett Knowles Moe Hon King & Co Clark Et al Livingston Cushing American Developing and Mining Company Deai PL W. Bacorn Golden Bunlight White- Wally

Dredge Venture Near Bannack to Work Horse Prairie Diggings

Archie Gibson and partners including John Brenner plan a new dredge company to mine Horse Prairie placer deposits near Bannack. With Frank Corbett, Charles W Clark and H L Smith aboard, the enterprise aims to start mid next July, matching the efficiency of the Maggie A Gibson dredge and costing about $40,000.

Archie Gibson Bannacks Gibeon Horse Prairie John C. Brenner Messrs. Gibson and Brenner Charles W. Clark Frank&. Corbett Plummer Wy AL Clark Yorme Hannack Gibson Smith Gibbson Atea A. Gibson

Dividend Prospects for Copper Mines Spark Investor Interest

A sprawling financial note discusses a potential boom in copper stocks, led by Calumet & Hecla Mining Company. It cites sizable dividends, compares profits across peers like Minnesota mining outfits, and projects continued profitability for Michigan copper operations amid a generally buoyant mining sector. The piece highlights the sector’s volatile yet promising outlook, with emphasis on dividends and future expansion in the Copper District.

Cappar Bee Ton Financial Nova Calumet & Hell Mining Company Epebes Uh Gene Tharpee Amin Aine Tenn Baga Enapy Company Calumer's Aline Reyn Pansylvenia Taiewul Company Wiha Moe Ieee Canttalica Romular Ameenida Montana Grenos Calimet & Heelh Michigan

Royal Metal Outscores Competition Despite Copper Shortage

Royal Metal faces a copper shortage as demand outpaces production. The article notes a rising general business outlook that is expected to push demand higher and strain supply further. Major producers anticipate continued pressure on copper availability and prices amid growing industrial activity.

Copper price rise and silver demonetization impact

The article notes copper’s price climbing from 9 to 19 cents per pound, now 18 cents, while silver declines. It argues copper’s purchasing power has surged relative to other staples due to mining efficiency, reduced costs, and cheaper reduction methods, nearly doubling value in ten years with higher mining profits.

Fuisen

Mining notes from Charles E Gable on Clancy mines

Charles E Gable, superintendent, reports SG and B Mining company mines near Clancy are shipping ore to East Helena smelter on alternate days. Ore averages about one ounce of gold and 12 to 20 tons of silver and 10 percent lead. The group contains ten claims shown to demonstrate value. Major Tom Burke returned from Virginia City. No extensive work is planned. preparations for quartz and placer ground options are anticipated when spring arrives.

Charles E. Gable SG. & B. Mining Company Clancy Gable East Helena Tom Burke Virginia City

Boston Copper Stocks Fall on Boston Stock Exchange

Copper stocks on the Boston Stock Exchange closed weak with Boston and Manhattan shares under pressure at 867, Pattie and Boston at 08, Parrot at Sand Ulah Con at 48 percent.

Boston Stock Exchange Boston & Man Ha Pattie & Boston Parrot Sand Ulah

Patrick Finnegan Injured in Weekend Accident

Patrick Finnegan is hospitalized in Never Sweat, Florida after a mishap at a workplace on Saturday evening. A machine toppled and caught his leg, breaking it just below the knee in the incident involving inexperience and the second hour of the shift.

Patrick Finnegan St. Dares Flanwenn Ingeing Uve Waly Rinneaan

Horse Market Improves Says Noted Montana Stockman

Tod Farrell, a prominent Madigan county stockman, travels to the east to check horse market conditions. He owns about 0,000 Montana bred horses and expects a rise in demand for cavalry and field artillery mounts as Uncle Sam reorganizes the army. He notes horse owners suffered most from recent storms while cattle and sheep in Madison valley stayed strong, and plans to pursue eastern inquiries tonight.

Tod. Farrell Madigan + county Freld Montana Te Hoes Sam Parrell Iui Madison Marrell

Notice: Djed- in Anaconda tosenfield funeral plan

Notice announces the death of Djed- in Anaconda on Pebruary Y. N. tosenfield aged 74. The funeral service will take place tomorrow at 7 pm from V. A. & P. dopot, and the burial car will depart from the corner of Park and Montana streets at 12 30 pm sharp.

Anaconda Sunthey Pebruary Y. N. Tosenfield Muneral V. A. & P. Dopot Corner Park Montana Strets

Local City News Amid Advertisements and Notices

Fragmented city news items note costume returns, local sales at Electricella and Dr Judd's, a law change by Wm D Burbage, and various trades. Reports include Davie injury at the Pennsylvania mine, marriages of William H Cartyon with Florence May Johns, insurance and real estate moves, and theater/business notices. Police report a burglary in progress, a suspect questioned but later released.

Ite J. G. Fates Montana Music Co West Park Mme. Robinson Judd’s. Wm. D. Burbage Columbia Postoffice R. M. G. Box Chemicals and Assayers Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company Butte Stove Repair Park Sherman Park Street Davie Pennsylvania William H. Cartyon Plorence May Johns Stey Don Hosking Town Avenue HOWL Ities & Ten Elevantint Matlin Helen "Phumas Ciatin Mike Manitolane Sui Elocui i Uptaarte Hetween Tech A Grace ME Churel Meg Utah Nelle Dunham View Churchy Matmnon Finbhoyes Hospital Board of Thastees Montana James A. Murray Sach Opera Mouse Company Dienet Bates B.C. Mullins Junes Hollands Holland

Peculiar accident traps miner after shift

J. J. Kelly a miner at No Sweat narrowly escaped death when a freight train began moving as he and companions tried to climb it after shift. He was knocked between cars and chutes, momentarily stunned, then survived with minor injuries. He was taken to St James hospital and expected to recover in two days.

J. J. Kelly No Sweat Kelly St James’ Hospital

Mining firms urged to fund Manila soldiers fundraiser

A proposal suggests mine superintendents collect the district's mining payroll contributions for the Butte soldiers fund and pass funds to Five National Bank via a responsible cashier. The soliciting committee cannot meet all workers personally, so centralizing collections would ease labor and widen participation.

Butte Manila Fivet National Bank

Personal notes on Sheridan editor and Great Falls visit

The article mentions former Sheridan paper editor in the ey, Manager CW Goodale of the Toaton and Mimtahashigiter at Great falls, and D. J. Fitagerald who heads British Columbia interests of FF. August and Arthur P. Heinze, arriving from Trail on Saturday.

Front Comwas Sheridan CW. Goodale Toaton Great Falls Jn Thes D. J. Fitagerald Colimbia FF. August Arthur P. Heinze Saurdaye _ i

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White Front White Front Grocery N. Main St Pho Thos. F. Courthey Phoenix Phenix Harness Shop S. Main St Naval E. Holt Russell Harrison Aguinaldo Malolos Ruby Valley Great Northern Spokane Falls & Northern British Columbia Oregon Railroad & Navigation Ealt Lake Tribune Oregon Short Line Union Pacific Rio Grande Western Colorado Salt Lake Western Canadian Pacific Hill Spokane Falls Chicago Omaha Kansas City Stonx City New Kootenai Valley Railroad Will J. Thompson F. W. Bobbett W. H. Knowlton Thompson Mr. Bobbett Great Northern System Kootenal Val Company State of Washington Babbett St. Paul Northern Fe Railways Skep Thomas Creed Tom John Driscoll Mike Shea Justice Nichols Moran Dr. Wix THE U. S. Court Calu Met General Mining News Royal Metal Boston Copper K. C. D. Grocery Park St City News Brier Chopin Masquerade Emporium
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