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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
9
City treasurer Ben Calkins presents the December cash statement showing ending balances of 316,663.42 on hand and 341,208.57 in banks, reflecting changes since the prior period.
In district court Louis Meldwin files for divorce from Exter Feldman alleging marriage in Kingston, New York on July 17 and accusing Feldman of intemperance for over a year. Plaintiff seeks an absolute divorce along with custody and support provisions.
Tangle of a case where T. Fikey & Co sue Duke Kaufman Lews Kaufman and MH Hirman to recover possession of twenty mining machines allegedly detained by the defendants. The record mentions a marriage between Ah Tercojaiheie and another party, a drunken husband, and a series of hearings and adjournments amid other civil actions including cases involving the Anaconda company and various penalties.
A young man named Charles Giffard was found inside the residence of John Bins in The Hew Postale area during a social gathering attended by Edward Adams Willer Pace and William Green. The intruder was seen pressed to a window by the Bears. Mrs Bears fled the scene and summoned help after an alarm was raised.
Gifford, believed to threaten a neighbor’s party, was captured by Greenwold Pace and Adams before he could flee. He had no weapons. Earlier he and O Leary hired a buggy at Reed's barn, were later found in Walkerville by the owner who ejected them. Gifford claims work at Never Sweat mine, but payrolls today show no such employee.
Silver Bow circle No. 299 Women of Woodcraft held an officer installation at Scandia hall led by P. G. N. Anna Fitchett and others. New officers include Alice Peterson G N Amanda Meinger adviser Nellie Mulveny maghelan Sutter attendees Minnie Trezona inner sentinel Wilhelmina Waters outer sentinel Bertha Weinstock musician Alice Williams captain Mary J. Dean man farere Marie Huffman Lena Corby Maggie Ingeson. Following the ceremony guests enjoyed a dainty repast and a banquet hall program with dancing.
The jury in the United States circuit court reached a verdict against Aaron Herschfield former president of the First National Bank of Miles City for misappropriation of funds and false entries but was discharged as a verdict was deemed impossible. It is not expected he will be retried. The notice from Brooklyn Mining Co lists delinquent stock as of December 3 1900 and announces a sale at 1 West Granite Street Butte Montana. The sale is postponed to February 2 at 1 West Granite Street, Butte, with secretary EB 8 SNMLDS handling.
A testimonial from John T. Reed of Jefferson, Arkansas, claims Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery cured his lengthy cough and lung illness after twelve bottles. He says prior weakness and inability to work vanished, and he now feels and looks healthy. The ad emphasizes no alcohol or narcotics and notes a medical adviser book available for sale.
Special to the Inter Mountain from Helena on January 1 describes how committee chairs in the house favor local ties and party loyalty. Martin of Gallatin Jenice of Cascade and MacGinnis of Silver Bow hold two chairmanships, while Republican McIntyre of Flathead heads the militia affairs committee as a veteran lawmaker. The piece notes Democratic victors gain spoils, yet some Democrats receive no chairmanship, highlighting post election jockeying and tension among lawmakers.
A fire at the Howard mine two miles south of Helena on Grizzly Gap morning smoke destroyed the engine house and blacksmith shop injuring nothing else. investigators suspect arson linked to tensions with owner Sheldon and rival Toonenan. No water hindered firefighting. 100 to 150 pounds of powder stored in the powder house were saved. Damage estimated at 1000 dollars as owners plan immediate rebuilding and ore shipments continue. City officials Travis and Cornell are monitoring a suspect amid other recent misdeeds.
Janie Win, known as a partner of Harrison, dies at home. He was a prominent lawyer in the Midwest for half a century and linked with Pidiana affairs. He later partnered with former President Benjamin Harris, then edited the Indianapolis Journal for two years, and acquired an interest in the Democrac of Stars, later the Globe-Democrat, where he served as associate editor for forty years.
Lincoln Neb Jan The first vote for the two United States Senators to be elected by the present legislature was taken by the two houses separately at 11 o clock today In the long term in the house sixteen men were voted for The vote for the prominent candidates for the long term Meikvnionn 48 Currier 9 rous Rosewater 8 Purime short term Huiner 4 Hin iebaw 9 In the tenure the vote for the proms.
The text lists candidates Currier and Rosewater for long term and D B Thompson for short term. It notes a limited populist vote in the house and senate for WV. It records the Democrats in the senate backing W H Thompson and in the house backing G M Hitchcock.
Anaconda January 14 John infant son of H O Kennedy died this morning from an abscess on the neck. The funeral will be held at 1 oclock tomorrow. A real estate deal was completed this afternoon via R de Smith transferring T P Murphy residence at Fifth and Maple to F M Wall for 2000 dollars.
Paterson New Jersey January 1 three men McAllister Campbell and Death on trial for the murder of Jennie Bosschieter showed a sleepless night after the first day in court The state plans expert testimony to prove the victim was criminally assaulted before death Dr Cyrus Townsend testified she was found dead in a carriage and the scene yielded a bottle with chloral hydrate The defense line emerged through cross examination and more experts are expected to testify in coming days
The body of M H Devault a wealthy Kansas City shoe merchant was found on Rock Island tracks near the station in Chicago after a train bound for Kansas City left at 6 45 pm He had been in the city on business and was returning home Investigators question how he died and Kansas City authorities have been notified The deceased was well dressed and carried substantial money The remains were taken to an undertaker awaiting guest identification
Edith Wharton is cast in a satirical tale of romance and reform in Natural Gas Indiana where a diary links her to the Rev James Montgomery. A cautious spinster and a coveted cleric engage in a drama of intellect, faith, and love amid social expectations and modern womanhood.
J Andrew McBride county physician who conducted the autopsy testified that the chloral hydrate ingested by the girl caused her death. He noted all organs were in normal condition.
At Lansing Kansas crowds threaten to lynch Fred Alexander, an African American accused of assault, prompting sheriff deputies to plan bringing him to the county jail. Governor Stanley reportedly orders protection measures as National Guard units standby to deploy from Topeka amid elevated tempers and warnings of mob violence.
Boston voters re elected George F. Hoar to the United States Senate and to retain his Massachusetts House seat in a rare double victory. Hoar will begin his term on March 4, 101, succeeding himself in both chambers.
A diary tale ends with Phen urging a vow as the couple walk away hand in hand. The woman, blushing and resolute, accepts a fate that hinges on her strength and future happiness. The piece closes with a moral about diaries and privacy.
In New York surrogate records for the estate of William M. Rice reveal heirs connected to Missouri. Benjamin F. Rice of Radical Missouri reports family history and wartime service, prompting notices to heirs including David Rice’s claim and a claim on the will’s true beneficiary Albert T. Patrick.
Washington January 15 Congressman Neville of Nebraska has suffered two more hemorrhages and is in a very precarious condition, doctors report. His illness leaves ailing health priorities unsettled as the nation watches with concern.
Washington January 15 Admiral Dewey, aged and ailing with grippe, is reported to be resting at his home with his condition improving today.
Denver January 15 Thomas M Patterson was elected United States senator to succeed Edward O Wolcott.
Senator James McMillan of Detroit was re elected by the Michigan legislature in the afternoon session on January 15 in Lansing Michigan.
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