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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1901
Page
7
A broad civic turnover unfolds as new officers prepare to assume charge next Monday. The event includes solemn religious rites at churches and a formal transition at the courthouse. A ceremonial procession and public observations reflect the community’s sense of the new century opening.
A distorted report outlines a tense transition as a new officeholder steps in at the county level. It mentions rival figures, committee shifts, and doubts about appointees, with claims of political maneuvering and uncertain support from local factions.
Mr. Greenan was elected last November. The deputy future remains unannounced though talk points to Une glum becoming one of Mr. Marties proving deputies, possibly Healy or Fahnson. J. 3. Walsh appears set to receive salary next Monday then be relieved of his star. The key change is the clerk of the district court transition next week, with records handed to William EB. Thomas by incumbent J. Corcoran. Thomas, a Republican, is praised for four years and may appoint a Democrat as deputy.
A well known critic hails Brown's Lown as the best many years with an uncommonly good company. A colored maid substitution and other novelties refresh farce. Mme Chartres’ That Man at Mare Wed next, A M Palmer’s troupe led by Walter Walker brings Broadway success. Cast mirrors New York. a delightful presentation is anticipated.
Mr and Mrs Hugo Patterson held a charming card party last night in their rooms at the Leland hotel Progressive euchre awarded Mr J R Keevers the first prize with Mrs Keevers taking the booby prize The evening closed with a toast to the old year and the new One dozen guests attended including Mr and Mrs H J Black Mr and Mrs Edward Catlin Mr and Mrs J R Keevers Mr and Mrs F N Brown Mr and Mrs Goldburg Mr and Mrs Garrett and Mr A Holland
United States commissioner Charles Houck was arrested on embezzlement charges after a complaint by P. S. Staton alleging Houck misused $30 sent for a land entry final payment. He was released on $500 bond and to appear for a hearing before Justice Frank Kennedy.
John White applied for lodging at the city jail claiming a headache and acted oddly last night. He will be held for a few days and likely examined for sanity as police suspect he is not of sound mind after threatening letters to Marcus Daly and Dr. Snyder.
scattered notes report D M Evans of Butte registered at the Montana James Couzens from Butte is in town Thomas McTagte traveled from Deer Lodge W W McDowell of Butte celebrated New Year Anaconda visit Don Hayes from Gregeons Springs arrived Lawn Inn TP Bryan of Dover Culo staying at Montana Miss Clara Allred of Pitre visited the city General Manager Deane of AL BP departs for New York tonight Employment ads seek skilled labor for building work at Brown Koich Tran Works Anaconda W E Moore of Philipsburg registered at the Montana Trail Creek Coal sold to C L Hogie opposite Montana hotel Phone 69.
Harrisburg reporting on the first session of the Pennsylvania legislature, Quay forces win the speakership with William T. Marshall of Allegheny favored over General Wm. H. Koonts of Somerset as the 205 member house convenes. Senator Snyder of Chester is elected president pro tem by 36 to 14 over Democrat Nidler.
Costa Rica officials report broad acceptance of Costa Rican sovereignty and interests in the Nicaraguan canal route after years of dispute. Negotiations and treaties since 1858 confirm Costa Rica’s status, with multiple concessions and arbitrations recognizing its essential role in the waterway.
J W Bell a Chicago and Northwestern engineer and Domn Scott a fireman were fatally injured when a locomotive derailed at Harrington near here today. The wreck struck a pit beneath the turntable, details incomplete due to damaged text.
United States representatives will visit Tangiers in January and the Marncen court in February. The trip includes training activities and official meetings. Strong entities include United States and Tangiers, with February dates mentioned.
Senator elect J. M. Kennety of Iver Towle county arrived today on Mitte 10 Holeba to establish quarters as the legislature convenes. He backs John Martingis for speaker of the house, a longtime ally and warm friend.
The Earl of Hopetoun was sworn in as the first governor of the federated Australian colonies amid a grand pageant. A Queen Victoria message opened the proceedings and a second royal message welcomed Australia to the empire. Crowds filled the streets as bands played and prayers were offered, ending with God Save the Queen.
At Livadia, the czar reviewed the Itusalan troops returning from China. He passed the detachments, led a march past, and personally thanked each company for arduous service. A dinner followed as he mingled with soldiers, toasted health and prosperity of the brigade and artillery, and wished them safe return home.
San Francisco dispatch reports orders from the military department of California to organize a second provisional battalion at Presidio. The growing discipline and expertise in the camp prompt steps to form a full regiment as the number of comparisons increases.
George J. Magill, former president of the Avenue Savliga bank, received nine months imprisonment for taking deposits after learning the institution was insolvent. Governor Tanner pardoned him today, ending the penalty.
London January 1 money market shows high activity with 27 million attributed to foreign colonial coupons and about 7 thousand subscribed in stocks railroading. Dividends add 2 to 3 million, totaling around 17 million distributed and 5 million in calls for money. The bankers are firm and a bank-rate increase Thursday is widely anticipated.
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