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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1899
Page
10
Gambling houses in Butte pause as city officials order a temporary halt on faro poker and nickel in the slot machines. Some see it as a pre election bluff to curry morality, while others note possible pressure to curb smaller operators ahead of April local vote.
The R E French Theater Co presents Harry P Mawson's great military drama A Fair Rebel at the Family Theater for the first time in this city. A tale of a union colonel and a southern girl, thrilling war incidents, and new acts Moran and McClennan bring Dutch specialty and cake walk. The company promises a full-capacity crowd for an evening of continuous entertainment.
A long list of individuals and couples from multiple cities including Chicago Portland Virginia City San Francisco New York Minneapolis and Denver appears in a hotel register style notice. Names span J R Donohue W H Batchelor Jennie L Lewis Jessie D Lewis and many others with varied residences and lineages.
In district court today Montana Hardware company filed an answer and cross complaint in the case brought by Winters Parsons Boomer against Montana Power company and several other entities. The filing signals expanded defense positions and potential additional claims in the ongoing dispute involving utility operations and related parties.
The hardware firm, asserting it is a corporation, says between March 30 1898 and April 14 1888 it furnished 404.88 dollars of material for the Montana Power Company dam and powerhouse at its special request and no part has been paid. It seeks 404.88 dollars plus 100 dollars attorney fees and costs.
James Cav enaugh, a 12 year old, suffered a fractured skull when a horse’s shoe struck him while sliding on ice. He was treated at St James hospital after the injury and a trephining operation removed bone fragments. Recovery appears favorable.
Police daily blotter records Frank Horton jailed after assault on his wife at 401 Dakota alley and pleading guilty to assault with a $10 fine. Jim Ward arrested for petty larceny after allegedly stealing a cap and gloves valued at $250 from M J Conswell. Cowboy Ida fined $10 for disturbing the peace. P McBride given 24 hours for disorderly conduct. Charles Stevens arrested for conducting a plumbing business without a license.
Jeremiah J Shinnick deputy in the city treasurer's office died at Sisters' Hospital this morning from consumption. Aged about 36, he leaves a wife and two children in Butte, mother and brother in Great Falls. Cousin of City Treasurer J Ho Met and longtime deputy under Berry in Missoula. Funeral plans pending word from Mrs Shinnick.
Jim Murphy issues a bold challenge in Trier mountain to Billy Woods over a rope skipping contest. He offers 600 dollars per side for three minutes and a 50 dollar forfeit if Woods fails to appear. Murphy credits Woods with a claimed 4500 minute record but bets on proving it in six weeks.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the First National Bank of Butte will be held at the office of ward bank in Butte City, Montana, Tuesday January 10, 1899, from 1 to 4 p.m. Directors to be elected for the ensuing year and any other business that may properly come before the meeting. B Weirick, cashier, dated Butte December 10, 1898.
Major Henry Yiing president of Society of Montana Pioneers urges all pioneers to send names addresses places of nativity and dates of arrival within Montana. Mr Elling aims to compile a complete list before the state society meeting in Virginia City next summer.
A majority of stockholders of the Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Silver Mining Company authorize Tigelow Perkins and Syd ney Chase to act as a stockholders protective committee. The aim is to represent their interests in court and protect property amid ongoing litigation, with deposits urged at State Street Trust Company for listing by the Boston Stock Exchange. The move signals a push to swiftly end disputes connected to attacks on mining properties.
News from the Snowshoe mine notes a seven foot decline in the main vein with heavy elvan ore, weighing up to 200 pounds per lump and containing under one percent quartz. The ore price per ton exceeds prior concentrations, with much ore already removed from sinking and additional sections to be mined and shipped. About 200 men and five shift teams work at the site as repairs and machinery drift installation proceed, while ore is sent to the smelter in Everett, Washington.
The Silver Cable mine and mill near Libby shows rapid progress with a ten-man crew at work. Development reaches 500 feet with dewatering and walling underway. plans aim to open the ore body and prove the vein as tests continue. The property, owned by George and Phoebe Besant, is adjacent to the Silver Cable mine and expected to yield ore per day, with production likely in spring.
In the Bemable camp near Prltenga Maud, stock in the Princess Maud is held steady at aut 22 ar Te eenta. If the tunnel advance breaches the body, ore flow could accelerate as miners remove ore. The Boakots rire report notes the ledge and pitch conditions, with preparation for aging and extraction once the mine is ready.
The State faced John Trogila in Justice Harrington's court this afternoon. Most witnesses were working during the day, delaying proceedings and leaving the record incomplete.
Theodore Boyle the scavenger was jailed after a dead body found near the city dump yesterday led officers to suspect he knew too much. His father sought access to the jail, while Boyle allegedly involved in a Saturday night clash with a man named Frank that ended with a woman and Frank in trouble. Boyle, about 30 with a wife, runs a scavenger business and may have had Frank drive a team for him.
E P Moyers and Andy Howard the two swampers who worked at the Copper State saloon during the December 24 highwaymen robbery were arrested this afternoon and jailed Police reports say they identified Burke as one of the robbers and that the men planned to flee town.
Sam J. Richie, a Garnet mining man, is in the city. Mr and Mrs Walter S Kelly of Bik horn are at the McDermott. Sheriff Curran of Missoula county visited the courthouse and inspected the county jail. Deputy US Marshal Meiklejohn has pleurisy at St Meters hospital Healyna. Lynch of Lynch brothers returned from South Thaeota after attending the funeral of Wistruther near Yeemillion. Marley director of Gayest yhathin appeared at the Grand ed in the city with his wife. Ben TE Calking arrived from Martin a Pow d age ago and will come to Butte soon. Edna Cann Gauehter and Mrs Thiges Cannon and Walton vine left for Saltade to attend St Marys. Judi Giltie and Arthur Carson returned from ousthien Mestee Livinne after inspecting a gold mine for a Mentone company.
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena reports that both houses met at 2 pm. A senate joint committee was created with Stanton Norris and Campbell to investigate bribery charges, seconded by Courtney and Stanton and adopted. Notices were given for two bills, the senate adjourned. the house passed a $57,000 mileage and per diem bill, heard three first readings, and reviewed the capital commission report.
The record lists local notices and notices of deaths and funerals including nine month old Charles Gregovich died. funeral at 513 Kemper avenue. infant Richard Dawe and Mrs Nellie Johnston also noted. Business items mention J G Bates piano tuner in Montana Music Co and local suppliers like Butt Feed and Fuel Co and Fair Drug and Assay Supply. Also reports on a mining accident Pat Brennan at the Diamond mine and a cattle sale alert for Jos McParland. The Montana senatorial contest and Centennial Brewing beer award are mentioned as local political and beverage news.
Notice calls all listed applicants for the new Knights of Pythias lodge to assemble at St George's Wall on Wednesday evening January 1th at 7 80 sharp for committee business and initiation steps.
A fragment from a 19th century ad and preview notes describe Hogan's Army a humorous stage slice by Ro Outs mutter Maud and other characters. It mentions Amos Turkish Baths and a Kimball piano priced at 45 dollars. The scene airs Sunday evening with a billed comedy of the day.
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