Inquest Reveals Murder Theory For Quintal Death
Long account of the Silver Bow county inquest into George Quintal’s death mentions jurors finding he died around January 5 or 6, 1899 from head injuries inflicted with a deadly instrument. Witnesses describe blood trails, a wagon, a possibly staged dumping, and motives tied to job trouble and union ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Quintal
Tac
Silver Bow
Mont
J. A. McConnell
Free Coinage Lodging House
Big Hole
Foreman Brown
Wunderlich
Atty
Henry J. Gallahan
Silver Bow Creek
Germania
School Board Grants OBrien Leave and Appoints Applicants
The school board last night granted Supervising Architect OBrien a three month unpaid leave. His resignation is expected to be refused. Wrest Cox, A G Whiteway, and Col C D Jenks applied for the post, referred to the building committee. Downey reported a 65451.92 apportioned to district No 1. Insurance tied to taxpayers. Lutheran church considered for classroom rental. Bills 2011 audited for payment. Kengers bill 1070.79 for Washington school referred. Trustee Morgan absent from meetings was to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Brien
Washington
Morgan
Butte Masons Honor W T Boardman With Jewel
Presented with a jewelry token by Butte Lodge No 22 A F and A M W T Boardman received the past masters jewel for his longtime service. C A Jackson delivered the tribute while Boardman, a former master and longtime secretary, thanked the lodge for the gesture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Lodge No. 22
A. F
A. M
W. T. Boardman
C. A. Jackson
Boardman
Tre Skating Race Attracts Large Crowd
A large crowd watched J T Conway and Arthur Delore race at the skating rink last night. Conway led from the start and finished about two yards ahead of Delore in the mile race of 12 laps, time 2 minutes 50 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Conway
Arthur Delore
Conway
Endinis
Delore
Klondike Gold Thief Rumors and Remedies
The piece discusses uncertain Klondike gold yields after a royalty from the British government and miners using ruses to evade taxes. It promotes Hoxtetter's Stomach Titters as a tonic for digestion, kidney and liver function, and malaria, claiming it strengthens the system during harsh winter checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondike
Hoxtetter
News in Brief recounts Montana deaths and civic notes
The item lists former Senator Alex Metzel of Madison county who died at Puller Springs, mentions Mrs. John Carney's burial at Med creek, and notes deaths of John A. Berry in Bono Basin and Jacob C. Crissman in Madison county. It also covers state capitol quarry visits, a sheepman James Edie in Beaverhead, and industry notes on dredging, mining, and the Red Lodge Sinkineewater Springs outbreak.
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Alex Metzel
Puller Springs
Madison County
Senate
St. Louis
John Carney
Pat Carney
Med Creek
John A. Berry
Bluebird
Bono Basin
Whitehall
Jacob C. Criss- Mann
Pony
State Capitol Building Commission
Helena
Billings
James Edie
Beaverhead County
New York
Ife
Scotland
Montana
Dillon
Chicago
O. W. Vandergrift
Bannack
Missouri River
Helvena
Montana Mines and Mining Prospects Highlight 1898 Output
The Montana mining review notes a 1898 material rise in copper gold silver and coal production, with Anaconda company operating across six mines and 340 workers. It praises high operation scale, efficient ore handling, and a largely peaceful year with minimal strikes and industrial disruption.
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Anaconda
Butte
Montana
Mentace
Engineeritg and
Iois
Svar
New York
Stair
Montan
Vic
Anaconda Company
Uly
Ratl
Amazoni
Copper demand drives vast European use of copper
Tigueton and Co of New York report European copper consumption remains high as England Germany and France collectively absorb a massive yearly total near 4578 pounds. Electrical expansion boosts demand across the continent while American mines are expected to supply most of Europe and the domestic market. Production will stay strained to meet the growing consumer needs.
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Tigueton & Co
New York
Europe
England
Germany
France
Boston and Montana Clarify Protective Committee Statement
An official from Boston and Montana says the recent protective committee circular states its meaning clearly. It does not imply a copper combination or consolidation but only a stock deposit to demonstrate Orangstigation the Absus ownership of the Montana to the court. He reiterates that no consolidation plan will be agreed to without stockholders’ advisory consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Joe Allen
Supreme Court
Allen
Tebal
Boston
Montana
Prostective Committee
Basin mines advance with shaft completions and new pump
Basin reports progress at Ruby and First Shot shafts with 400 and 200 foot levels nearing. Hope shaft reaches 40 feet below 500 feet as enclosing of Katie concentrator proceeds. A Worthington pump purchased by Hope is in use, aiding sinking work and level-to-level pumping despite foundation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Hope
Bigs Katie Concentrator
Teton
Worthington
Hope Company
Ole Olson Comedy at Grand Opera House Opens Jan 12
The Swede Ole Olsen returns in Cry Olson a light revue aimed at lifting spirits. The new revival promises special scenery and fresh acts as it plays three nights with a matinee Saturday starting Thursday January 12 at the Grand Opera House.
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Cry Olson
Jake
Tnsnphhieti
Ole Olsen
Rag Time Primer Illustrated At Amos Bath House
An enthusiastic artist presents a rag time primer featuring a drawing of a young man in a dress suit. The scene unfolds near Broadway and Main as the performer discusses the extensive literature on the subject and reads aloud to the audience.
Rag time lesson and mineral mine ad mix in Montana notice
An advertisement writes of rag time as learned by piano players, explaining syncopation from earlier Spanish and Mexican tunes and offering lessons, while H W Lange and G F St Clair announce their Rocky Mountain Mineral Wonder mine at 105 South Arago Butte and a blood disease clinic with a long list of ailments claimed to be treated by their mineral.
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Mexico
Annie Laurie
H. W. Lange
G. F. St. Clair
Rocky Mountain
Remedies for female troubles and local ads in Butte
An 19th century style ad page offers nature based remedies for female troubles from Lange & St. Clair at 4055 Arizona St Butte with a bottle price of $1.00. Also promotes Amos Turkish Baths and Langlois’ Lynndale offerings with sleigh rides, wagons, and Sunday dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynndale
Chas
Langlois
C. Langlois
Vote for U S Senator Al Helena Endorses Coal Firm
The candidate Helena backs Silver Bow Coal Co. selling all kinds of coal at 2001 Tha. per ton and offering 4-foot and block wool for burning. Telephone 32.
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al Helena
Silver Bow Coal Co
Telephone
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James Reynolds
Harry Hauser
H. C. Barnum
Robert Stroughton
J. M. Gillespie
Red Man
Big Hole Dam
Arthur W. Vance
Wunderlch
Quintal
Idaho
Washington and Park
Scott McDowell
Landon
B. C
Payne Mine
Miners’ Union
Justice Court Siz
N. Main St
Grove’s
Raymond
B. E. Calkins
North Main
THE
Red Lodge
Sinkineewater
Ey Orn Fe
Warkmen
Thor
Cody
Wyo
Tilex
Ravalli Republic
W. B. Thompson
Putte and Helena
Magyar
Boston & Montana
Ole Olson
Burre
Dugan & Jones
East Granite
St.Bear S. B. National i Shiat
Butte - Montana
Amos
Linndale
U.S
Lynch & Bachelor
New Bee Hive
W. IL
Owsley Blocks
la Lance & Grosjean
BEE Hive CO
Granite
North Main St
Butte, Mont
Wendell
North Main Street
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