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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1901
Page
6
The Hesperus lode claim case details a complex chain of transfers among Mantle, Casey, Lyons, Warren and others. Mantle seeks dismissal and refutes indivisible rights claims while noting previous patents and quit claim deeds. A related verdict favors Riordan over Whiteside for $173.
In Justice Nelson's court, the second degree assault charge against Jessie Lester, known as Jew Jess, was dismissed after testimony showed Agnes Lacey’s arm wound was caused by a cut during a struggle. The judge ruled the wound self inflicted by neglect or provocation, ending the case.
A complaint filed in Justice Nelson's court alleges that Mrs Joseph Rite disposed of a mortgaged horse and bogey hat worth $250. The case arose after an injury aboard a vessel when a crew member struck her arm on sharp iron. The hearing is tentatively set for next Wednesday afternoon.
A Crow Indian witness, unable to speak English, received a gold wreath and a taller star from Police Chief Lovell after a long day at the jail. The star was customized by a dincksmith mill to feature a larger height for visibility from distance. Meanwhile a $15,000 damage suit involving James W. Brown against Gillette Hergog Manufacturing proceeded, with related cases set for March 12 and authorities alert for an escaped patient, Jacob Kulgie, a 58-year-old 6 foot 8 inch man, last seen in Warm Springs asylum garb.
The Kyra shaft at the hotpom mine continues ore output securing a permanent copper operation. With few trading days left before stock is exhausted, the market price stays at 150 per share while the Butte Mining and Development firm struggles eastward. A banking firm bought 10040 shares as treasury stock nears depletion, implying a price move to mir 5.
Special to Inter Mountain Anaconda Mont Tech 28 d Juati James Quane rendered his decision at 2 oclock this afternoon in the care of James Petelin vs Justice Frank Kenne dy and gave judgment In favor of the plaintiff to the amount of 4 dollars and costs of proceedings In his court Attorney Sawyer represented the plaintiff and County Attorney Duffy for the defendant The latter asked for ten days stay of execution which was granted and notice of an appeal to the district court Petelin is the Austrian sentenced last December to pay one hundred dollars fine for assault in the third degree He went to jail for fifty days which he thought paid the fine in full but when released found that the wages due him 44 75 for labor at the smelters had been attached and retained by Justice Kennedy who on the other hand claimed It was done to satisfy the costs of the case in accordance with the law Kemmerer coal holds a good hot fire all night It makes no clinkers and very little ash You might as well have the best It costs no more than inferior grades Citizens Coal Co No 4 East One Change of Cars Only between Montana points and Denver and eastern Colorado by the Northern Pacific Burlington route via Billings and Altignes Neb Good train service all the way Call on theNorthern Pacific agent for further information
Helena Feb 28 The session’s hottest fight centers on Senate bill 87 disqualifications of judges in civil actions amid bribery rumors. House and judiciary committee maneuvers delay passage as MacGinnis forces push and various reports totter. The day features shifting votes, motions to adjourn, and concrete steps on related bills including liquor licensing, payrolls, and budgets.
Unpopular measures stir debate as a public buildings committee proposes a state tax bond issue of 300 000 for asylum funding while other bills move through committees. The deaf and blind asylum funding measure passes, forest reserve and board duties bills advance, and adjournment is set for 10 30 a m tomorrow.
Washington February discussions on Gunner Charles Morgan's review for promotion reach Rear Admiral Sampson. Endorsements from Mealireon and various officials accompany conference talks on river and harbor measures, war claims under Paris treaty Article VII, and war revenue provisions with no objections reported.
Washington reports call for restraint and quicker progress in Pekin talks to avoid further bloodshed. Officials hope a broad coalition supports punitive demands while preserving peace and preventing renewed armed resistance by China.
Fear of a lynching mob formed around Dow Reed a Black man brought from New Castle after an assault claim. Dorothy Carter of Irvington identified the assailant, prompting state county and city officials to guard Reed in the county jail. Governor Durbin sent soldiers’ arms to the jail to deter mass gathering. Reed says he was in Morristown twenty miles away when the alleged assault occurred, a timeline corroborated by Morristown residents.
Pittsburg Feb 22 The Carnegie steel company reports the second new furnace at the Carrie mine Rankin is blown in today. The flat 010 was blown in last Tuesday night. The new furnaces have a capacity of 750 tons a day, claimed to be the greatest of their kind in the world.
A 1000-strong mob paraded near the relotsrath building in Vienna on February 28 demanding reforms. Police dispersed the crowd as the session opened with the president appealing for calm and restraint to avoid harsher enforcement of the rules.
Kingston reports Elder Dempster and a Liverpool firm are leading an English movement to create a Jamaica development company with capital of 2.5 million dollars to exploit and enhance the island’s agricultural resources.
Chicago February 29 8 The Union Pacific announced today its intention of making lower rates to the western territory. The move aims to stimulate traffic and boost earnings by reducing travel and freight costs for travelers and shippers heading west. The decision follows a period of competitive pricing in the railroad industry and signals a shift in the line’s pricing strategy.
A slate of blankets offered at reduced prices with multiple names and discounts. OCOBHEE, VANDALIA, MARANTHON, DOVER, HANNIBAL, MERLIN Medway, BATAVIA brands listed with values and sale prices. Includes fine wool and heavy quality blankets with discounts from regular values.
A court in Silver Bow county Montana considers a petition by John Otto Kohneke to change his name to John Otto King. The document notes Kohneke, born in Germany, became a naturalized U.S. citizen and cites difficulties with spelling and mail delivery due to his current name.
A fragment describes a white miner removing himself after a lynching threat tied to a Black miner named Brown. Brown, who denounced Ge Ward’s lynching, fled to a trap in Brazil and surrendered to police for protection amid tense tensions in Terre Haute related to Finckiestein’s assailant.
Port au Prince Hayti reports deny war with Santo Domingo over the Dajabon consular case calling the issue a private quarrel without importance. Hayti and Santo Domingo remain quiet as of late February.
The fragmentary text shows a man urged to bury sorrow by T as he heads away briefly. That night he drinks heavily and experiences pity from a listener, with portions garbled but implying emotional struggle and a moral mood from a Detroit Journal source.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dialog about a boy named Hesekial Amiaidab and a plan to use an alternate name due to his perceived performance. The tone hints at mock seriousness and tribal character names without clear context or outcomes.
The new shaft of Butte Mining & Development Company is progressing nicely and now down about 140 feet. Stock can be sold for a short time longer at 1.25 dollars per share. Reynolds and McDowell, 46 East Broadway.
John Otto Kuhncke petitions the District Court of the Second Judicial District Silver County Montana for a name change. The filing states the applicant requests legal recognition of a revised name and seeks the court's order accordingly.
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