Mining Exchange Hope Returns In Butte
A revived plan for a Butte mining exchange gains support from bankers and business leaders. The move aims to keep Montana mining wealth local, benefit small investors, and curb wildcat schemes, with a meeting likely next week to form a conservative, brokered platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nye
Montano
Butte
Venitora
United States
Inter Mountain
Montana
Colorado Springs
Exchange
Butte Exchange
Boston Exchange
Comeima
Smallpox Epidemic Seen Rolling to End Dr. Alexander Reports
Dr. Alexander president of the board of health notes pleasant weather should keep smallpox under control. The epidemic appears near its end with few cases recently and only one new case today outside the city. Victim today is Hal Overstret, employed at the Columbia mine near Columbia Gardens, who arrived in the city and admitted to detention hospital. Dr. Monroe confirmed confluent smallpox and Overstret was sent to the pest house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Alexander
Board of Health
Hal’ Overstret
Columbia
Columbia Gardens
Monroe
Prosecution and court filings amid street encounter
The report notes a Poe prosecutor confronting Kin caid on the street with threats over a business dispute. A precipe for dismissal filed in Wakeman v Shaskelton appears in court. Probate petition for Gregory M. Lytas not heard today at 2. An affidavit on claim and delivery relates to stock of Goode owned by Samuel Nixon at 457 East Park Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poe
Kincaid
C. PB. Wakeman
Gregory M. Lytas
L. C. Cook
Goode
Samuel Nixon
East Park Street
Murray Bound Over In Grand Larceny Hearing
John Murray faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Harrington on grand larceny charges for allegedly pickpocketing Barney Schnetter and stealing a watch at the Imperial theater about three weeks prior. Murray was bound over to district court in $300 bail. Fred Turner, recently convicted of operating a hurdy gurdy house, was fined $26 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murray
Harrington
Murray
Barney Schnetter
Imperial Theater
Schnetter
Fred Turner
Installation of Enterprise lodge No. 40 officers named
South Butte Saeenaerere reports last night the Enterprise lodge No. 40 held installation with Noble Grand J. M. Adams and listed officers including vice grand Robert Lestle recording secretary R. J. Harrison financial secretary John Reid treasurer C. H. Bowman watchman I. Desjardine conductor A. L. Ryan RH 8. N. G. G. B. Dorsey L. 8. N. G. J. F. Chatlea RK 3. V. G. A H. Gillet inside guardian George Hicholtz outside guardian E. P. Wenans and trustees D. J. Charles A. H. Gillet and P. Johnson for term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Lodge
South Butte Saeenaerere
Noble Grand
J. M. Adams
Robert Lestle
R. J. Harrison
John Reid
C. H. Bowman
I. Desjardine
A. L. Ryan
N. G
G. B. Dorsey
J. F. Chatlea
V. G
A H. Gillet
Inside Guardian
George Hicholtz
Outside Guardian
E. P. Wenans
D. J. Charles
A. H. Gillet
P. Johnson
Champaign Imports Hit Record in 1899 for Mumm Brand
Custom statistics show G H Mumm imported champagne reaching 109,303 execs in 1899, 72,495 more than any other brand. The 1895 vintage now imported stands unrivaled, marking an unprecedented historical peak in Champaign imports.
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Customa
G. H. Mumm
Stra Dry
Bostonians Staff Attends Butte Engagements
Personal notes show F. P. Weadon business manager for the Bostonians and his wife at the Butte. A. K. Fotheringham checked in at the Butte today from Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rodda of 1078 Center Street have returned from a week in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. P. Weadon
The
Bostonians
Butte
K. Fotheringham
Denver
Wm. Rodda
Center Street
St. Louta
Influence Is Mighty In Connell Case Against Railroad
Margaret L. Connell sues the Butte Anaconda and Pacific Railroad for injuries after a fall from a foot bridge at the defendant's resort in Anaconda. She objects to removal to Deer Lodge county arguing for fair trial there. James Connell cites local influence by Anaconda Mining Co and Deer Lodge residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret L. Connell
Butte, Anaconda
Anaconda
Anaconda Mining Company
Butte, Anstonda & Pacific Road
Deer Lodge County
Connell
Philipsburg Girl Fatally Attempts After School Backlash
Information from Philipsburg reports a young girl living with her parents attempted to kill herself after her parents forced attendance at a school where a teacher had slapped her for falling behind. She refused to return, and was found unconscious yesterday morning. Physicians worked to save her life as the informant departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipsburg
Porson
Butte
Philadelphia German clash ends as improvised fistfight
At Marlow's livery barn a Philadelphian named Professor Bucket and a German settled a dispute over Boer versus English prowess with a bare fists bout. They tangled in a clinch before the round ended, Bucket was thrown, and he conceded defeat amid cheers from onlookers including Dr. McGregor, Joe Parsons, and Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlow
Transvaal
Professor Bucket
Rucket
Dr. McGregor
Joe Parsons
Leonard
Bucket
Engineers Set Bozeman Meeting In Special Train
Members of the Montana Society of Engineers head to Bozeman for the annual meeting leaving tonight in a Northern Pacific sleeper. About twenty five from Butte ride to the event with visits planned to the Chestnut mines fish hatchery and college of agriculture. The business meeting is scheduled for Saturday afternoon followed by a banquet at the Bozeman hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana Society of Engineers
Bozeman
Northern Pacific
Butte
Chestnut
College of Agriculture
Senate routine business dominates as Philippines policy debated
Washington dispatch reports an active Senate day with petitions, resolutions, and discussions on the Philippines. Senator Pettigrew accused the Otis report of mangling the Sulu treaty and urged full disclosure, criticizing administration secrecy and England's influence. Pettigrew warned that suppressing truth harms the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Spooner
Wis
Philippines
Congress
Pettigrew
Hoar
Lodge
War Department
the Philippines
United States
Manila
Rawlins
Arthur Kinnaid Pettigrew
Concounty
Juntice Nichols
Consut
Jacob Hulberg
Otis
Ohio
Otln
Construction of Warships Progress Report
Washington January 11 Admiral Aich born chief of the bureau of construction and repair reports favorable progress on naval vessels under construction. Kearsarge and Kentucky near completion at Newport News within two percent. Alabama at Cramp Sons seventy seven percent Wisconsin at Union Iron Works four percent Tilinals at Newport News seventy seven percent new work on Mizengyi at Newport News and Majne at
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Admiral Aichborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Secretary of the Navy
Navy
Kearsarge
Kentucky
Newport News
Alabama
Cramp & Sons
Wisconsin
Cramp and Sona Report Progress in Ohio Project
Cramp and Sona announce that a teen project is complete and an Ohio task is one tenth finished. The update notes completion status and ongoing work toward full completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramp & Sona
Confern
The
Ohio
Sharp Gains in New York Stocks After Discount Rate Cuts
Sharp gains in New York at opening follow reductions in Bank of England and France rates. Sugar plunged to 5 from prior highs amid broad liquidation across specialties. Teaprods less affected. Federal Steel, Tobacco, and Pelples gas stocks were raided before noon and prices slid toward a low point.
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New York
Bank of
Senate panels back land grants and Fort Hall pact
Washington January 11 the senate committee on Indian affairs approved a favorable report on Pettigrew's bill granting free homes on lands ceded by Indians. A favorable report was also issued on Shoup's bill to ratify the Fort Hall Indians land cessation agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Committee On Indian Affaires
Senator Pettigrew
Shoup
Fort Hall
President nominates Caldwell Nichols for army posts
Washington January 11. The president sent to the senate nominations for Anpen F. Caldwell agent for the Indians of the Fort Hall Agency Idaho and Sergeant Major O C Nichols to the second lieutenant grade in the Thirty Fourth Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Anpen F. Caldwell
Fort Hall
Idaho
O. C. Nichols
Thirty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
British Steamer Stranded Off False Cape Near Cape Henry
The British steamship Empress ran aground about a mile and a half offshore opposite the False Cape life saving station. Captain O'Neal and the life saving crew are aiding the stranded vessel and its crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Henry
Empress
False Cape
O'Neal
Moana Arrives in San Francisco Ahead of Schedule
The steamer Moana arrived today from Australian ports via Samoa, one day ahead of schedule and now in quarantine in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Moana
Samoa
Rumor of Buller Defeat Shakes Kaffir Securities
London January 11 Kaffir securities weaken as Paris rumor spreads that Buller suffered another defeat. Markets react to unconfirmed reports from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Kaffir Securities
Paris
Buller
Marcus L. Crouch Dies Suddenly in Missoula
Marcus L. Crouch, a prominent attorney, died suddenly this morning in Missoula from catarrh of the stomach. The death was reported as a special notice to the Inter Mountain. He was a respected figure in the local legal community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Missoula
Marcus 1. Crouch
Late Anaconda Locals Special to Inter Mountain
January 11 dispatch from Anaconda notes the county commissioners in session with Walker and Cray, discussions on the poor fund, and a looming contract award for frescoing the new courthouse wall. M Greig and T F Mahoney returned from the coast, Greig praising the western states, and Roscoe Maxwell locating in Seattle with an interest in the Beat cafe.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Sesalon
Walker
Cray
Davidson
New York
Court House
M. Greig
T. F. Mahoney
Greig
Spokane
Seattle
Victoria
B. C
Maxwell
Beat Cafe
W. RB
Web
P. & Campbell
May
Florence Redmond
Butte
Local Briefs Section Includes Dentists and Merchants
Readable fragments show Tisher and Tallor at 1108 Main, Dr Reed dentist at 115 North Main, 3 4 Bates and Montana Music Co telephone 604, Park area tins and roofing stacks by East Park, Reed’s Stable at 2248 Main touts inquiries by A B Ashworth. Kenyon house move cited and Montana Liquor Co advertises Bourbon priced as best doll ar bottle, with other local businesses named.
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Tisher
Tallor
Main Street
Reed
North Main
Bates
Montana Music Company
A. B. Ashworth
East Park
Butte Ftove Repair Company
Park
McDonald Han
Montana Street
Kenyon House
Montana Liquor Co
B. Broadway
Fatr | Company
Wanted Bright Young Woman Canvasser For City
Classified notice offering work to canvass the city and outskirts. Also mentions real estate loans at a given percent and furnished rooms for rent in Butte Montana. Court notice for proving will of John Trevena deceased with appearance for contest in Silver Bow County.
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Crystal
1 &T
North Idaho Street
Second Judicial District
State of
Montana
Silver Bow
John ‘Trevena
Ume
Butte
John Trevena
Mary Jane Trevena
Clinton C, Clark
R. BE. Leonard
Reward for information on trespass at mining workings
The undersigned offer twenty two hundred dollars to anyone providing information leading to the detection and conviction of trespassers who remove ores or minerals from underground workings within the Michael Devitt index area in Montana. Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company, by C. S. Batterman, Ass't Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Devitt
Butte and Boston Consolidated Mining Company
Batterman, Ass't
Notice of Mining Patent Application Copper Trust lode
Public notice from the Walled Blates Land Office Helena Montana December 1892 lists Josiah H Treriae of Butte Montana filing for a patent for 1444 linear feet of the Copper Trust lode in Summit Valley Silver Bow County with detailed survey bearings and an 18628 acre area. It notes extra lateral rights and references adjacent claims Anaconda lode Sullivan lode and other surveys. Adverse claim window sixty days from date of publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walled Blates Land Office
Helena
Montana
Josiah H. ‘Treriae
Butte
Copper Trust
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
United States of America
Gald
United States
Applicant
Witt
Discovery Shaft
Follo
Anaconda Lode
Charles X, Larrabie Et al
Sullivan Lode
Michael Sullivan
United States Land Office
Lode Mining Claim description in Silver Bow County Montana
The document records the Lode Mining Claim named Miata Elatin in Township No 2 N, Range 8 W, designated Survey 5.538, filed October 1849. It details boundary lines by compass and distance, confirms a 16.57 acre claim, and notes location in the Recorder's office along with neighboring claims Burney No 1 and Tiger Lode on the east and Oriole Lode on the south. George D. Harper acts as United States Claim Agent, first publication October 26, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Montana
oMcia
P. Winrked
Dear Bow
Recorder
Siiver Bow County
East Burney
Fran Krelter
Bure Vey
James G Friend
George D
Mining Patent Application and Quary Dissolution Notice
Notice that Thomas N McCall and Adella J McCall filed for a patent on 87.77 acres of the Rocky Mountain Chief placer claim in Jefferson County Montana with detailed metes and bounds. Also a notice that Beef Straight Quarry Company seeks dissolution. hearing set February 17, 1900 in Butte District Court with R Coombe as attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
Thomas N. McCall
Adella J. McCall
Butte
Montana
Rocky Mountain
Little Pipestone
Jefferson County
Recorder of
Alta Lode
Francie T. MecBride
Lewis Lode
District Court
Second Judicial District
State of Montana
Silver Bow
Beef Straight Quarry Company
Beat Straight Quarry Company
John Lindsay
State of
Dstrict
A. D
Clinton C. Clark
Will Hardcastle
Sale of bankrupt stock of glass in Butte Montana
Trustee’s sale offers art and commercial window glass at private cash bid. Bids due by January 1, 1900, subject to bankruptcy referee approval. Stock may be examined by applying to 49 West Park Street, Butte Montana. Ten percent certified check required with bid.
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West Park Street
Butte
Montana
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Champaign
Anaconda Company
James Connell
Oghool
Society OF Engineers
Marcus L. Crouch
White Front
North Main Street
Fifth Avenue M. &J
Heh Bayar
Tetpeeretboes
N-Man St
Thos
F. Courtney
Smith
West
Granite Street
Notics
George D. Greene
Register
Ellif Peverson
Sateen
H. Harper
United States Claim Agent
Jublicatium
Vrorge B. Greene
Baker
R. Coombe
Trustee's
SAL
First National Bank of
Ofice of
Weirick
Butte, Mont
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