Counterfeiter trial and local court notes mix in Missoula
A crowded Missoula setting covers a counterfeiters arraignment before United States Commissioner Wallace P. Smith with bail fixed at 1000 dollars for Tyeft ene and partners. The report details defense, attempts at recommittal, and ongoing investigations into bogus coin circulation, alongside a batch of local items including hospital injuries, lottery prizes at the Missoula Mercantile Company, divorce filings, a masquerade at Schiller lodge, and various city officials and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toms Thady W
William
United States
Wallace P. Smith
Preeday
Tulane
Shaw
Brady
Sherif Prescott
Helena
Pope's Nephew Seeks US Aid Over Cuban Plantations
Rome reports Count Camille Pecci, Pope Pius X nephew, travels to the United States with his wife to seek McKinley administration help in securing compensation for damage to his wife’s sugar plantations in Multa from Cuban insurgents. Rumors link him to a Vatican robbery, but no trial is planned. stolen bonds were traced to bankers in northern Italy, while the count’s extravagance displeased the pope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rome
Camille Pecci
South Africa
United States
McKinley
Multa
Vatican
Italy
Penurt
North American shares cut capital stock to twelve million
Stockholders at Newark New Jersey unanimously voted to reduce capital stock from forty million dollars to twelve million and to add three directors. The new directors named are Robert Bacon of J P Morgan Co Charles Spofford and Charles Pfister of Milwaukee. Existing directors were reelected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North American Company
Newark
N. J
Robert Bacon
J. P. Morgan & Co
Chas. Spofford
Chas. Pfister
Milwaukee
Onhc
Wreck Delays Three Overland Trains Into San Francisco
A westbound freight derailed in tunnel No 1 between Truckee and Summit at 1 am delaying three overland trains due into San Francisco. No injuries, minor damage, but wreck location in the tunnel slows removal and arrival remains midnight or later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Truckee
Summitt
West Point Hazing Condemned by Presbyterian Leader
New York January 21 The Rev Dr David T Wylie moderator of the New York presbytery and pastor of Scotch Presbyterian church attacked West Point hazing decrying brutality and urging the abolition or reform of the academy The cadet corps pledged not to haze but the upper class spirit suggests the pledge may fail The editor quotes Wylie demanding action to stop the brutality and condemning the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Davie T. Wylie
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Hia Serthon
West Point
Mage
United States Milly Academy
Supreme court grants new trial in Montana grand larceny case
The Montana Supreme Court granted a new trial to Benjamin Whorton, convicted of grand larceny for stealing two twenty dollar gold pieces from George Pulliam in Choteau county. Evidence of walk with Pulliam and later possession of two twenties raised only suspicion. Also reported: Talbott v Heinze affirmed. semi annual report of Butte & Boston Mining Co shows assets of 8.56 million with 1.55 million liabilities. John Gillie named new agent for the company in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Sypreme Court
Ben
Whoreton
Choteau County
George Vulliam
Fort Heaton
Whorton
Pulliam
Supreme Court
District Court of Silver Bow
James A. Talbott
PF. A. Heinze
James Larkin
Larkin
Robert AG. Burton
Tramway
Snohomish
Burton
Talbutt
Larin
Butte & Boston Company
Butte & Bost Consolidated Mining Company
Secretary of State
Butte & Boston
Montana
John Gillie
Butte
Joseph Sth Vivian
Gambling debate contrasts gaming and gambling in city talk
Dr Felix Adler at Carnegie Hall distinguishes gaming from gambling, noting recreation versus gain, with streets full of gambling children and craps as a prevalent form among Chinese and Italian communities. He argues speculation in business aids progress but gambling exploits wages without effort, urging support for unspeculative life and restraint from gambling’s lure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Felix Adler
Carnegie Hall
Newark
Paris News Despatches Stir Local Interest
News from Oslo abroad excites readers in Paris with frequent evening editions and rapid transmission. Despatches arriving in France capture attention as residents follow unfolding events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Oslorne
Are
Queen Victoria’s Death Sparks Global Reflection
Sympathetic editorials across papers condemn anti British sentiment from the South Africa war era. Leaders like Chamberlain blamed for grief while observers describe Victoria as empire symbol and constitutional sovereign as the Prince of Wales faces a courtly transition. The Times and Lesdon provide cautious coverage of a looming era end.
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Jelen
Japa
South Africa
Meath
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Dramont
Villeveye
Libre Fatale
Pattiere
Victoria
Prince of Wales
Queen Victoria
Navy trims cost of new battleship contract
The navy department lowered specifications by about 80000 dollars, reducing the reserve for superintendents and inspection. Secretary Long offered the Newport News and Bath Corporations 3.5 million dollars to build one sheathed battleship, with Judge Payson accepting the deal and contracts to be signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Jtems
Sid
Secre
Ity Long
Newport News
Bath
Judge Payson
Investigation Praised In West Point Hazing Probe
Washington reports the house hazing inquiry into the death of Oscar T. Booz received broad praise for thorough probing. The committee convenes to issue a report and urge legislation to abolish hazing at the academy, aided by class pledges to end hazing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
West Point
Oscar TL. Booz
Philippine public instruction department formed unanimously
Manila January 21 the bill establishing the department of public instruction was passed unanimously by the Philippine commission after a debate between Commissioner Moses and Judge Taft over a section permitting religious instruction in schoolhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Department of Public Instruction
Philippine Commission
Moses
Taft
Pardee Miners Strike At Latimer Colliery
Hazelton Pa Jan 21 The 1200 men at the Latimer colliery of Pardee and Co struck today over the discharge of two drill runners. They demand reinstatement as urged by a workers committee and oppose the company's refusal to reinstate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazelton
Latimer
Pardee & Co
Butte Local Court Matters Show Divorce And Injunction Actions
In Butte district court Julia J Hateh filed for divorce from William R Hateh alleging marriage in Billings November 6 1885 and desertion May 10 1898. Mary J Carroll sought an injunction against Edward P Carroll claiming ownership of a house valued under 1500 and rent of 20 monthly along with personal property to be restrained. Ruth A Gardner seeks a divorce from James T Gardner alleging cruelty including repeated beatings. Nella F Buckley of Boston said to be Daniel Buckley’s heir and an heir at law. Marriage licenses issued today to Joan Mel Maggie Hanlex Adolph Anton Frank Keppeler and Amelia Pauline Reichie. 25
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Julia J. Hateh
William R. Hateh
Billings
W. A. Pennington
Mary J. Carroll
Edward P. Carroll
Hornet
James T. Gardner
Imade
Ruth A. Gardner
Anaconda
Nella F. Buckley Cola
Eliotreet
Boston
Mass
Daniel Buckley
Joan Mel
Maggie Hanelex
Adolph Anton Frank Keppeler
Amelia Pauline Reichie
Notable Names in Local Obituary Fragment
Fragmentary line lists ages and relations: Adolph Helenle is father of William Garrison 29 and Maggie Moore 2. The snippet lacks context but identifies a family with two young children and an adult son. The record preserves minimal details from the damaged text.
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Years
Adolph Helenle
William Garrison
Maggie Moore
Personal visitors and travelers come through Butte
Miles Finton, Joe Harmon and others depart soon for Hot Springs. Anaconda resident A Taylor visits Butte staying at the Ryder House. Great Falls residents Nelson and Mrs Nelson are lodged at the Butte. A Swikgett of Great Falls and A Hart of Dubuque consider relocation. Miss Boland heads to Cripple Creek Cripple Creek? Emma Illness. Mrs Decker leaves for Chicago for her mother's funeral. Archibald Gray returns to assume Great Northern duties. Bishop W De Camp of Edmunds visits Butte and is known locally as bishop.
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Miles Finton
Joe Harmon
Hot Springs
Mia
A. Taylor
Anaconda
Bhe
The
Ryder
Nelson
Great Falls
Mra
A. Swikgett
A. Hart
Dubuque
Elizabeth Boland
Cripple Creek
Coto
Emma
Geo. H. Decker
Centerville
Chicago
W. E. Moore
Philipsburg
McDermott
Archibald Gray
Great Northern Railroad
W. H. de Camp
Taermon Church
Edmunds
Tdano
Butte
de Camp
Bishop
Federal bankruptcy petition filed by engineer Joseph Fisher
In federal court Joseph Fisher of Butte files for bankruptcy listing assets of 203 with 35 exempt and liabilities including groceries rent and medical bills. Creditors named include Fred Lohse Meaderville and multiple local doctors and firms. Ole Gul Branson Louise J Mjelde and J A Post creditors in separate case move to dismiss. Hearing set for February 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fisher
Butte
Fred Lohse
Meaderville
McDonald & Lynch
Frank Egan
Henry Snow & Co
D. Dorais
J. O. Jones
Charles Freyter
Frank Fairchilds
William Luxton
Renick
Hammond
Campbell
Norcross
Whitford
Norcross & McGovern
Kilaschke
W. FE
Cars Roll
Robert Wintermiller
Thomas Courtney
Charles M. Lind
Nelson Jensen
Mingub
Sam Blinn
Cogdill
Schwarta
Ole Gul‘Branson
Louise J. Mjelde
J. A. Post
Funeral for Brother Alexander Thompson Called by Union
Members of the Butteril and Smeltermen's union are asked to meet at 09 South Main Street Tuesday at 2 o'clock p m to attend Brother Alexander Thompson's funeral. By order of the president HAL WHITELEY. Wanted bright well dressed lady for remunerative employment call after 5 Room 60 Butte hotel.
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Butteril & Smeltermen's Union
South Main Street
Alexander Thompson
Hal, Whiteley
Butte Hotel
Sale of County Property in Silver Bow Montana
Public sale notice for Bilver Bow county properties listed in multiple blocks and additions. Auction to run 20 days, commencing February 26, 1901 at 10 am in front of the courthouse, Silver Bow county. Sale to continue until all unsold parcels are disposed of.
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Bow County
Gale
Court House
Silver Bow County
Mont
Boulevard
Cameron
Central
Clark's
Colorado
Sobban
Property Lot List Across Silver Bow County Additions
A long readable street by street listing enumerates numerous residential plots and blocks across Silver Bow County additions including Northern Pacific, Hamilton, Lawlor, Pleasant View, Travonia, Walker ville, West Walkerville and others. Names William D. Clark as Chairman and John Weston as County Clerk accompany the notice.
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Gear Western
Tan
Silver Bow
Hamilton
Hamilton Ad
Tor
Homevale
Lawlor
Noyes & Upton
Northern Pacific
Northern Pasitly
Northern Pacif
Pleasant View Arts
Pleasant View
Travonia
Valley
Walkerville
West Walkerville
William D. Clark
Board of County Commissioners
Silver Bow County
John Weston
Navini Poe
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Missoula Mercantile Company
Isi
Wol the Puffer
Ralph Monlohens
Mike Henriettit Ottinger
tWatter
Anna Zeller
Salomon Zellner
Murray& Knapp
Frank Schidt
Plain
Sisters’ Hospital
Schmidt
Harper & Baird
Victor
James Dightman
Schiller Lodge
Hermann
Yncoutarehenl
Sons of Hermann
Fredric
Sisters Hospital
John W. Lister
W. B. Fawcett
Sheriff's Office
Mills
Emi Turk
Frank Walker
Butte Miner's Mechanical Department
Fred Zeb
Missouri
AJ L. Mitchell
Inter Megntate
Deer Lodge
Tames & Harmon
Superior
United States Land Office
James Rawlins
Royalll County
Walter Gleeson
Beartown
Deer Ledge
Miles Romney
Hamilton Western News
Effie Bead
Rank Hotel
D. A. Bishop
Rayalli County
Pascale Autom
Flathead
Flathead Reservation
Will Hy
MeCcy
Darby
Bitter Rest
Shy Anderson
North Missoula
Theodore Bedard
Frenchtown
J. M. Hartley
H. 4
Collins
J. L. Coleman
Florence
Andrew Logan
Henry Neill
the State Land Office
PF. Judeon
the Garnet Merchant
V.¢. Fowler
Stark
Robert O'Hare
J. J. Fisher
Clinton
City
Pope
America
Pulliant
Bureau OF Schools
Pardee
Frederick
Riche
Leu
Onecel
the Duke's Jester
Wamlet
Duke
London
Espera Sucrese
Sutton
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