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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1900
Page
3
A brief note outlines a difference of opinion intended to spark activity among participants. The plan emphasizes dialogue and varied viewpoints to encourage engagement and progress in the ongoing discussion.
Copper stocks steadied on a weak Boston market with Parrot holding at 40 and Amalgamated near 84 1/4. Market views split over future copper demand as analysts note rising European demand and high coal and timber costs, while investors push for renewed activity and possible par recovery.
James Goodwin ex-president of the Ute typographical union died in city jail under odd circumstances. Printers suspect foul play due to facial and throat injuries and torn ear. Detective Murphy has little to go on while coroner’s inquest is held.
H J Mason sues J T Carroll for 5350 damages claiming injury from a defective gang plank during unloading of a heavy planing machine at a lumber yard. The fall crushed the left foot and bruised the leg and arm. he earned 2 dollars daily, incurred 100 dollars in medical bills and 250 dollars in wages lost, with total alleged damages of 5006 dollars.
Mary Murray seeks probate of Thomas Murray will for a two story house on West Copper Street valued at 2700 dollars. A complaint against Edward Mulholland for displaying a revolver was filed with Justice Nichols, William Hollinan and Charles O Connor named. An arrestee tied to a mortgage forger case was arraigned and pled not guilty. A foreclosure suit by Arthur W. Trand against R. N. Rand and Angie Rand was dismissed then renewed by Henry W. Elder. The will of Adam Parraday, dated 1896, was deposited. executor named John C. English with eight siblings as beneficiaries. The will spelling variants noted. L. Chapman sues to quiet Ophir claim title against several parties. Judge Clancy orders all interested in James Larkin estate to appear to justify sale to cover taxes and fees. August Tulkanen answers defamation suit by Frank Hukole denying liability. Condemnation bill by Montana Ore Purchasing Company remains in court. Dr. Wm. F. Dodd offers free examination at Shordalr block with glasses fitting.
An old ad advertises C F Us ers Tailor Shop at 110 South Main Street offering repairs and steam cleaning with easy prices. It notes a male nurse direct from San Francisco hospitals, a lock box in Butte, and a World Almanac and Encyclopaedia at the post office news stand priced 45 cents.
A party of thirty five including city officials and prominent citizens visited the Montana Power and Transmission plant at Divide to inspect the dam and works. An excellent dinner was served at the Wunderlich hotel before the party returned to Butte at 4 p.m.
Lieutenant R. B. Paxson, a soldier and artist, has painted an oil of the Custer Sioux battle. The 5 ft 8 in by 9 ft painting, created over five years, depicts Custer and key figures with realistic detail based on battlefield observations and military sources. It will debut at B. E. Calkins store, then travel to Washington, D.C., under Colonel Brackett.
Local tradesmen listed include BFISFS Fisher and Tailor at 110 S Main, Dr Reed dentist at 115 N Main, Itner M Co tel 504, Must Tinware roofing and trough work, and Butte Stove Repair at 266 Park. Smallpox case logged for Louis Palmer at 503 S Wyoming. Dr McDonald moved to 323 N Montana. Powell/Elbert obituary notes 46-year-old Roward G Elbert died of pneumonia. remains at Richards undertaking. Also Silver Bow Club Bourbon advertised. Frisco Nell arrested for drunkenness, hysteria. two insanity complaints filed by Dr Sheeran against Ben Horton and Mrs Jeanette. Judge Clancy to hear tomorrow.
The funeral of Joseph Maxwell who was killed at the Colusa Parrot mine early Sunday morning was held from Thomas Wilgallon’s North Main street residence last evening. The remains were shipped from the Northern Pacific depot to Scranton Pennsylvania, home of the deceased. Floral offerings and many friends accompanied the casket to the depot, showing Maxwell’s wide circle of acquaintances and the community’s sympathy for the bereaved family.
Miss Susie E Edmunds and A Wy Johnston were married this afternoon at the Baptist parsonage with Rev Noftuinger officiating. The groom recently arrived from Chicago and works for Butte Gas Light and Coke. The bride has lived in Butte for many years. They will reside at 687 Colorado Street after February 2.
Seattle reports the steamer Danube arrived from Skagway with news that Dawson City’s business district was largely destroyed by a fire last Wednesday night. Loss is estimated around half a million dollars. Skagway operators warned that heavy looting would follow as Dawson faced 40 degrees below zero and a strong wind while the city lacked regular writes supply.
Special to Inter Mountain reports that Daly and Clark, western magnates, arrive in New York amid vast spending that eclipses Vanderbilt and Rogers. Policing costs, million dollar yachts, expensive racing stables, and costly art mark their social entry. Marcus Daly, the Montana copper king, aims to match old rivals, while Mrs Daly leases a landmark Fifth Avenue Astor house. Clark is building a two million dollar mansion.
Gideon TL Livingston was arraigned before Justice Nichols on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses from R. H. Paxson. His preliminary hearing was set for 9 a.m. Friday. He hired John N. Kirk to defend him and had previous time in county jail for forgery. A recent license to marry followed his rest. The coat Livingston claimed left with Charles Ray was found today in a pawn shop, where it had been pledged yesterday.
Edward Graves was assaulted in an East Galena street gambling house early yesterday. He is in serious condition with six head wounds and cannot discuss the attack, leaving police without a complaint and the assailants Hill at large. Additional text promotes beer from Henry Muntser and Buite Brewery.
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