Amalgamated Copper Buys Speculator Mine for 2 Million
The Speculator copper mine, long operated under bond by Anaconda Co, has been purchased by Amalgamated Copper Co for 2 million dollars. The mine shipped about 150 tons daily of ore averaging 27 percent copper, with net profits around 50,000 dollars monthly. It lies near Butte, with a storied court history and recent large-scale development.
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Speculator
Amalgamated Copper Co
Anaconda Co
Butte
Madison County Mines sale to Thompson group reported
The Klondyke group on the South Fork of Wisconsin Creek including Klondyke Bird's Eye View and Mina C was sold last Saturday to William Thompson and other Madison city investors. Promoted by C W Fuller with Butte capitalists this cash deal secures controlling interests in rich ore claims with 6000 tons of smelting ore and historic yields. Work starts immediately to reach rich ore chutes while parallel veins like Bird's Eye View and Mina C show strong returns. buyers plan continuous mining before building a mill.
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Wm. Thompson
Nwin Bridges Monitor
Wisconsin Creek
Bird's Eye View
C. W. Fuller
Butte Capitalists
Madison County
Gaya
Townsends Matte Smelter Plan For Dillon Earns Interest
A Dillon meeting at the Mellon hotel heard C R Townsend of Argenta explain a fire concentrating process to produce matte from local ore. He argued the method needs little equipment, could treat several tons into one, and would profit from nearby low grade deposits and flux materials. Townsend will draft a detailed feasibility statement for a seasoned smelter expert, with capital support likely if approved.
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Dillon Tribune
Dillon
Mellon
C. R. Townsend
Argenta
Townsend
Butte
Embryo
Beaverhead County
Franklin Bill Strike Sparks Mining Air on Franklin Hill
A strike by John and James Cape at their claim on Franklin hill last week caused significant tension among mining men, marking a notable disturbance in local production and labor relations. The incident reflects ongoing disputes in the Philippburg Ma area affecting workers and stakeowners alike.
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Philipsburg
John
James Cape
Frankin Hill
Cape brothers strike rich copper lead near Arma bend
Prospectors near the Arma bend on Granite road report a sizable ore discovery by the Cape brothers. The load tests show copper and silver content sufficient for profitable shipping and treatment, reviving activity in the area as the vein is re timbered.
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Arma
Cape Brothers
Sike
Ti Ia
Tle Certge
Highland Boy smelter makes record weekly output
Salt Lake Tribune notes Highland Bay smelter processed over 200 tons daily with ore from Highland Bay mine Caunning. Five cars totaling copper, gold, and silver shipped to eastern refinery. Production now exceeds 1,000,000 pounds monthly and growth promises 400 tons daily capacity. Development at mines yields gratifying results despite unknowns in No. 7 tunnel.
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Highland Boy
Gimen
Bastern
Salt Lake Tribune
White
Caanning
Highland Bay
No. 7
Higland Bay
Bingham Camp
B M Smelter at Great Falls Expands Operations
The Great Falls Leader reports major upgrades at the Boston & Montana plant. A new concentrator will boost ore treatment by 1,200 tons daily, requiring more roasters and furnace capacity. Electrolytic works will expand and dam height may rise to secure water power. The town foresees a prosperous summer with increased employment.
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Boston & Montana
Great Falls
McDougall
Lkely
Katie Receiver Appointed for Basin Bay State Mine
F C Berendes cashier of the Bank of Boulder was appointed yesterday receiver for Basin Bay State Mining Co property at Basin. His bond is fixed at 15000 dollars. It is not the intention of the litigants to operate the property during the pendency of the sewer dispute but to keep it intact between the Glass brothers Mr Bullard and the company.
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F. C. Berendes
Bank of Boulder
Basin & Bay State Mining Co
Basin
Lit Banta
Glass ‘Brothers
Bullard
Mining Briefs and Spokane Visit by McQuade
Colonel Hugh McQuade, formerly of the Helena Independent, is overseeing Montana mining interests and visits Spokane. Rossland merchants fear labor unrest as miners resume work under a new schedule. owners claim union control over operations. Sumpter reports the Diadem mine main ledge has been cut on the 100-foot level, forty feet from the shaft, seven feet wide, with gold values around $300 per ton.
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Hugh McQuade
Helena Independent
Republic
Montana
Spokane
Rossland
B. C
Sumpter
Steamship berths available from Seattle through NP agency
If you are going to Seattle on a boat early, secure your steamship accommodations now. We represent all first class Seattle lines and have a limited number of berths. For details call at the Northern Pacific city ticket office at Park and Main or write to W H Merriman, general agent, Butte Montana.
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Seattle
Northern Pacific
City
Corner Park
Main
Callahan Case Finally Settled In Property Dispute
Judge Lindsay settles dispute over Bina Frey Callahan and Emmet Callahan property rights after divorce. Callahan ordered to pay alimony and attorney's fees. bank judgment set aside for plaintiff’s property only. Hennessy Mercantile barred from satisfying its debt from plaintiff’s property. Residence property decreed to plaintiff. trust property to be assigned. Bartlett relation not pursued.
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Lindsay
Bina Frey Callahan
Emmet Callahan
Callahan
Salt Lake National Bank of the Republic
Hennessy Mercantile Company
Emmet Callaham
Henry R. Bartlett
Coroner's Jury Finds E. R. Chase Death Natural
The coroner's jury ruled E. R. Chase died of natural causes. Witnesses 8 H Rogers Adolph Sulton and C H Chase testified. Sulton aided the search of Chase's room and nothing suggesting suicide was found. Rogers said Chase was in excellent spirits the evening before.
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E. R. Chase
H. Rogers
Adolph Sulton
C. H. Chase
Chase
Baldwin Organ Recital Delights 700 at Mountains View Church
The Baldwin organ recital at Mountains View church last night drew about seven to eight hundred listeners who praised Dr. Baldwin's skill on the newly installed organ. The centerpiece was the artists composition The Storm in the Mountains, performed with keen attention. A second recital is planned tonight with a revised program featuring solos by Mrs. Dierks and George V. Stevens, and a choir of thirty five voices.
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Baldwin
Mountains View
Dierks
George V. Stevens
Community fundraiser seeks aid for invalid owner on Glencoe
To the citizens of Butte Mr Macdonald will take two tote bags in Chelsea addition fronting the Glencoe on the boulevard The owner is an invalid and requires an operation The proceeds of this property are the owner’s only resource to meet the obligation All who can help are asked not to donate as the case is deserving Mr Macdonald will call on citizens hoping for aid A fine organ is second prize and a $7 bicycle lady's is third prize He has the deeds to show for the property.
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Dom Macdonald
Chelsea
Glencoe
Macdonald
Thomas Estate Petition Seeks Partial Distribution
Mattie A. Thomas as executrix of John D. Thomas seeks district court permission to distribute part of the estate. She states the estate holds 50,000 dollars with 25,000 claimed by herself. All debts are paid, but Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Co has a 22,050 claim not allowed, with adults pending.
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Mattie A. Thomas
John D. Thomas
Thornton-Thomas Mercantile Company
City Hall to House New Police Patrol System
At yesterday afternoon's police committee meeting Mayor McCarthy was authorized to make changes in the city hall to accommodate the new patrol apparatus. The city hall office is too small for the equipment and a portion of the first floor now occupied by the police department will likely be set aside for the purpose.
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McCarthy
City Fac
InsuranceMan Motto Promotes Mutual Life Policy
A promotional line urges peace of mind through a Mutual Life insurance policy. It cites a man who protected his loved ones and contrasts restless regret with contentment after obtaining coverage. District managers Lynch & Bachelor operate at New Bee Hive Building.
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Lynch & Bachelor
New Bee Hive Building
Prices and Notices From Local Advertisements and Meetings
Showing 21 spring goods and price offers at Bishere Tailor 1198 Main Street plus special Ruth Chapter No C. E. 8 meeting called for Feb 28 1900 for initiation and refreshments. Also music by John H Olson on West Grantt Street and 126 West Grantt listed.
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F. Bishere
Main Street
Ruth
W. M. L. O. Marsh
Secy
John H. Olson
Music Oer and Orchestra
West Grantt
French Tansy Tablets Offer Painful Menstrual Relief
Ladies are urged to try French Tansy Tablets as a remedy for painful and irregular menses. The product claims to relieve all constructions regardless of cause. Manufactured by A. Augandre in Paris and sold by Newbro Drug Co in Butte Montana. Price one dollar per box, mailed securely.
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A. Augandre
Paris
France
Newbro Drug Co
Butte
Mont
Large Kemmerer coal supply ready for prompt delivery
Large supply of Kemmerer coal on hand despite cold weather, with prompt delivery promised. J. Monroe & Co., 47 East Broadway, Phone 588, offers reliable service to keep homes warm all night. Also notes Muntzer's Superb beer from Butte Brewery, bottling dept, Phone 252, and a Dr D. E. Rainville surgeon listed at Beaver Cle.
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Kemmerer
Kemmerer Neat
J. Monroe , &Co
East Broadway
Muntzer
Butte Brewery
Auction Sale of Real Estate A Rare Chance Butte MT
Public auction will sell cash for lots 2 and 3, block 1, Cobban Addition, Butte Montana. A six room frame house and a new brick two story eight room double house on the southwest corner of first and Atlantic, two blocks east of Arizona. Rental value $45 monthly. water and sewer connections and cellar. Sale on premises February 28 1900 from 10 am to 2 pm. Worth your while to view.
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Butte
Montana
First
Atlantic
South Butte
Arizona Street
Crystal Springs Vapor Baths Offer New Plunge Experience
Crystal Springs announces its latest vapor baths now in operation for hot springs lovers in the northwest. Bathers enjoy cold showers after plunging, with dancing parties and staged performances four times daily. Call 653 for time cards and details at Langlols.
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Langlols
Reward Offered For Info On Mining Trespass At Montana Claim
The Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company offers a 2500 dollar reward for information leading to the detection and conviction of anyone trespassing on the Pennsylvania Lode Claim Lot 172 in Silver Bow county Montana. C. B. Batterman assistant superintendent signs the notice.
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Pennsylvania Lode
Silver Bow County
Montana
Boston
Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company
C. 8
Batterman, Ass
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