Confessed Alabama Murderer Evades Capture Under Alias Williams
Eldridge Williams known as T C Douglas confessed to murdering James Boswell in Watunka Alabama in June 1891 after a dispute with Boswell. He fled through the South into Arizona New Mexico and South America before returning to Butte under the name Douglas. He worked as a collector for Hennessy Mercantile and is now sought by Alabama authorities. He had lived with his wife and children at 144 Platinum Street. The case centers on a fatal knife wound and a prior escape from jail.
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T. C. Douglas
Watunka
Alabama
Officora
Butte
Eldridge Williams
Omwers
Douglas
James Goswell
Williams
Platinum
Murphy
Kelley
Thin Douglas Pall
James Boswell
Boswell
Baswell
Arizona
New Mexico
South America
United States
William
Centerville
Hennessy Mercante Company
Question over legality of Judge Clancy stenographer pick
A dispute over the legality of appointing a longtime Montana resident as stenographer in Judge Clancy's court unfolds. Judge Clancy cites past practice and eligibility rules, noting a nonresident prior under Judge McHatton, suggesting a Montana resident could be appointed if law permits.
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Clancy
Citt
Teja
John F. Ledwidge
Ogden
Butte
Estate Appraisers Value Property at 752 35
George Pageoe James Tickell and James Richards appraisers of the estate as John Jenkin have made their return to the court. The total value of the estate is placed at 752.35, of which 660 is in cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pageoe
James Tickell
James Richards
John Jenkin
Assault Charge Against Dunnigan In Walkerville Case
A complaint accuses Michael Dunnigan of third degree assault on his wife Maggie. The document was issued by the county attorney and filed in Justice Marsland's court in Walkerville.
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Michael Dunnigan
Maggie
Justice Marsland
Walkerville
Knights and Lakes of Security Host Card Party
Card party at Scandia hall on Thursday evening January 3 at 2 30 pm hosted by the Knights and Lakes of Security. Admission 25 cents. A coal for domestic uses described as Trail Creek coal sold at 51 West Park. Patrick Collins aged 60 years longtime Walkerville resident dies at home No 608 W Daly Street. Funeral pending. Simon Donovan aged 82 dies of pneumonia. Body to be shipped to Ishpeming Mich after services at 606 East Galena Street this evening.
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Scandia Hall
Knights and Lakes of Security
Trail Creek
West Park
Patrick Collins
Walkerville
W. Daly Street
Wm. Mulvare
Dan O'Neil
Maggie
Katie Collins
Patrick J
John J
James
Simon Donovan
Dan
Butte
Julia Donovan
Geo, Hickock
Geo
Hickock
East
Galena Street
Great Northern
Ishpeming
Mich
New Nominations Sent to Senate from White House
Washington January 3 The president today sent nominations to the senate including Oscar F Williams of New York as consul general at Singapore Frank R Monro of Ohio as consul at Antigua and W L Frederick BE Rittman of Ohio as auditor for the war department James E Harlan of Illinois as attorney general of Porto Rico Captain H A Shaw assistant surgeon US A as surgeon of volunteers with the rank of major Corporal Geo Brennenberg troop A Eleventh US Cavalry to first lieutenant Commander Augustus C Kellogg USN retir
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Oscar F. Williams
New York
Singapore
Frank R. Monro
Ohio
Antigua
Frederick BE. Ritt~man
War Department
James E. Harlan
Illinois
Porto Rico
H. A. Shaw
Geo. Brennenberg
US 3
Neutenant
Augustus C. Kellogg
Retir
Transfer From Furlough To Retired Pay Listed
A fragment notes a transfer from furlough to retired pay under section 1542 of the regular statutes. The line references regulatory provisions guiding the transfer process and eligibility.
Western players push delay of national golf championship
New York January report says western golfers seek to postpone the national championship until after the Western Golf Association's deciding event. George B. Thorn and Arthur P. Bowen urge later dates to allow western entrants, with emphasis on amateur and women's events. Atlantic City course gains support but eastern delegates may resist sacrificing Jersey play spot.
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New York
Western Golf Association
George B. Thorn
Arthur P. Bowen
Atlantic City
Jersey
Army of Burglars Loots Cayette Store in Stagecoach Town
At Cayette six miles north of Van Wera an eight man gang robbed William Hoagland’s general store, took cash and papers, and fled after a gun battle. Hoagland alerted a posse. 100 shots fired, robbers escaped in stolen buggies toward the village edge. No citizens harmed. one robber possibly wounded.
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van Wera
William Hoagland
Cayette
Here
Dnday
Othme
Vilelage
Train Wreck Near Sergeant Injures Several on Great Western
Chicago Great Western passenger train from Chicago to Minneapolis wrecked near Sergeant Minnesota. Two engines at low speed derailed the baggage car and overturned. Seven coaches left track but none toppled. Conductor Healy, Greig, and porter Hudson seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minns
Cutecago Great Western
Chicago
Sargeant
Minn
Bageesimen Green
Genductur Healy
Duffettar Porter Hudson
Copper mining shares close mixed on Boston market
Special to Inter Mountain reports the copper mining shares in New England trading at Boston on January 3. Amalgamated 91.50, Anaconda 47.00, Parrot 49.50, Boston & Montana 32.100, Butte & Boston 78.00, Calumet & Hecla 82.50, Tamarack 32.50, Osceola 58.00, Utah Copper 98.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Boston
Mass
Amalgamated
Montana
Butte
Utah
Pacific Mail changes routes after quarrel with Panama railroad
San Francisco news reports Pacific Mail will route Central American and Mexican business through San Francisco and the Southern Pacific New Orleans line after January 24. The move follows a dispute with the Panama railroad, with subsidies arranged from Mexico and Central American states to support joint steamship services to Valparaiso, Panama, and Ocos.
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San Francisco
Pacific Mail
New York
Europe
Southern Pacific
New Orleans
Guaymas
Panama Railroad
Pacific Steam
Valparaiso
Panama
Ocos
Guatemala
Train Wreck Kills Hogs and Man on Niles Line
A coal train on the Niles and Lisbon road wrecked last night after a farmer crossed with a wagon loaded with hogs. Chas Frack was killed, fireman Wm Klein and brakeman Garfield Powers were seriously injured as the train plunged down an embankment. The engineer was buried under debris while the farmer escaped.
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Niles
Ohio
Niles and
Lisbon Road
Chas. Frack
Wm. Klein
Garfield Powers
Writs of Mandate Sought in Montana Supreme Court
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena Jan 9 applications filed by Cullen Day and Cullen Montana Ore Purchasing Uo and others for writs of mandate to Judge Lindsay to allow amendments to the bill of exceptions in the Boston Montana Co dispute over the Pennsylvania lode and by W W Likens to Judge Clancy and his stenographer to obtain a transcript of Peter Dempsey trial evidence for an appeal from a death sentence in his wife murder case.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Mont
Cullen
Day
Supreme Court
Montana
U'o
Lindsay
Boston & Montana Co
Sue Preme Court
W. W. Likens
Clancy
Peter Dempsey
Butte
Harrison Not Employed In Insular Cases Query
New York wires quote former president Benjamin Harrison saying he has no employment in any Insular cases. Meanwhile, a boiler explosion at Rakbon Mites mill, controlled by Pure Food Milling, killed John Spuhrie and Lute Mullett instantaneously. Era Tunes, a miller, injured, and a wireless misspelling notes the boiler hurled a ball high and damaged Gary Hardware stove.
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New York
General Harrison
Supreme Court
Mail
Express
Indianapolis
Jun
Benjamin Harrison
Watseka
Rikbon
Pure Food Milling Company
John Spuhrie
Era Tunes
Miller
Gary Hardware
Market Decline on London Rate Sparked New York Trading
On January 3 the Bank of England raised its discount rate, triggering heavy selling in New York Stock Exchange rail, grain, and steel shares. Sugar, railroads, and industrials led losses while bear pressure persisted into the final hour. Numerous names fell several points, with some reversals as shorts covered. Bond prices weakened in step with stocks.
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New York
Bank of England
London
New York Exchange
Metropolitan Street Railway
Bears
Erie
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Briefret
Northern Pacific
Dela Ware and Hudson
Lackanyana
Reading
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Burlington
Money market report from New York on Jan 3
Money on call 6 5 percent and prime mercantile paper 4 percent. Sterling exchange quoted strong. Actual business noted. Bonds and bills shown with rates around 4.82 to 4.87. Silver certificates and Mexican dollars listed. Government bonds active.
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New York
Prime Mercantile
Kansas City Market Prices Report From Kansas City
Market notes show steady to weak tone across cattle and sheep. Texas steers at 4.75 to 4.00, native cattle around 3.40 to 2.00, stockers near 2.50 to 4.40, bulls 2.85 to 4.00, hogs and pigs mixed around 4.80 to 5.00, packers 4.02 to 4.84, lambs and muttons steady around 4.00 to 5.60 with receipts moderate.
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Kansas City
Jane
Livestock Market Report From Omaha and West Texas
Receipts total about 4 600 head with market steady to 10 lower. National and western markets show varied cattle and calf prices with mixed offerings including stockers and feeders. Prices around 4 000 to 8 000 dollars for different stock types, with calves and hogs noted, and overall activity described as subdued and uneven.
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Omaha
Jan
Catttle
Hort Mluys
Western Akers
Texas Eieers
RING
CHW
Helfers
AOO
Market
Livvy
Chicago live stock market report shows fluctuating prices
The Chicago live stock market opened mixed with steers steady around 4096.20 dollars, cows and feeders varying, futures indicating possible lower trend. Sheep and lambs traded unevenly with mixed demand, while grain futures showed wheat and corn movements and lard futures posted notable quotes.
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Chicago
Jamato Revelptes
Mali
Elossie
M. Met
Marlee Dailies
Kruger Recovers from Night Bronchitis Attack
The Hague January 3 reports say Mgr Kruger was disturbed by a night attack of bronchitis but improved by morning. Medical prognosis indicates the illness is following a normal course.
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The
Hague
Mgr. Kruger
Fragmented Public Notice From Early 1900s Land Record
A damaged announcement outlines land claim and probate actions, including transfer book closures from December 27, 1900 to January 8, 1900, with officials and dates in Helena and Missoula. The notice names George D. Greene and others, mentions a deceased claimant, and directs publication and legal steps for patent and heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
Landa Milee
Derry My Walt
Helena
Montini
Lin
Menana
Agilnet Holmestead Entey
Amd
Srothney
Ehind
Hanke
Henmey ML
Wolf
Ehich
Henry Mo
Ber Ytoe
United States
Yar Inves
Kellister Amd
Greene
Walter Wensch Named German Consul at Dawson City
Berlin reports Walter Wensch has been appointed German consul at Dawson City in a formal diplomatic announcement dated January 3. The naming follows routine ministerial approvals and signals ongoing German interests in Canadian Klondike affairs.
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Berlin
Walter Wensch
Dawson City
Annual Meeting Notice of Fitts City Water Company
Notice that stockholders of the Fitts City Water Company will meet at the company office in Butte Montana on Tuesday January 8 1901 at 12 oclock to elect directors and transact listed business. The fragmentary text names the Butte location and date but lacks clear other details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitts City
Lewtaoin Tifld
Butte
Montana
Weluek
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pacific Mail Co
Dempsey
Harrison
Daily Record
NEW York Stock Exchange
General Review of Trade
Kansas City Market
CHICA
Tanaeary
Kruger
Congress
Whittemore
Portage
Ypsilanti
Springfield
Rsc
Asceach
Alors
Lair
Etton
Filer
Alun
Mie Es Lvessys
Entana
Hank Wiper
Asi PoreNo
Tye Hey
Whatley
Bias
A. Auendre
Cee Ee Ee
Wot Ladd
Toston, Mask
Astoria
Orega
Derry
Alilyada
Unis
Vuinsul
Yemen
Lee Ayn Daly
DUN Shoe & Motel
THI Butte City Water Company
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