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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
6
Police shut down three months of open gambling led by ground floor faro games after Mayor Leiser and Chief Jack White cited lack of state revenue. County Attorney Duffy had been asked to prosecute, and a broader push to repeal or restrict state gambling laws grows as residents urge revenue and safer streets.
Joe Clemenich was arrested for theft of a trunk and accused in a wider plot by Tropevich to claim Clemenich stole his wife and child. Tropevich alleged an affair during his absence. Clemenich was found at work in the smelters. the full case remains unclear as Tropevich’s wife and child may have left town with the trunk.
Local briefs cover a mix of small notices in Anaconda. Items include candy shoppe events, illnesses, and several court and civic notes. Distinct names appear across medical, legal, religious, and social activities, with brief mentions of incidents, meetings, and local officials.
A 1899 Missoula dispatch notes a notice from C W Cross seeking help to locate his son, reportedly last seen leaving Philipsburg and riding for Anaconda. The letter asks authorities or a trusted contact to check for foul play or voluntary departure, and mentions potential travel and return expectations with employment changes.
A convoluted tale unfolds with Prof. Goodly, Marie Corson Clarke, and Toner linked to a festering plot. Police pursue three of the town’s most wanted as tensions rise over a night of accusations, a potential witness, and evading the law.
The Modern Mother found that her true ones are improved more by the pleasant Syrup of Figs when in need of the laxative effect of a mild remedy than by any other. Children enjoy it and it is besets to them. The true remedy, Syrup of Figs, is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
Mrs Montgomery and Mrs Kate Ryan neighbors with a long feud. On Tuesday Montgomery shot at Ryan five times from near their ranches. Ryan was unhurt but Montgomery faces assault in the second degree and an arrest warrant was issued by Justice Boland. An officer heads to the scene to take the accused into custody.
New Orleans Times-Democrat recalls a western vill full of armed factions in Tombstone Arizona. Cowboys and self authorities clashed, 43 cal rifles and sawed off shotguns filled the streets until a fire chief brokered a peace at the annual ball. The crowd later loosened their weapons and the town cooled for months.
A fragmentary account recalls Tom Carlos entering the bull ring not as spectator but to actively participate while danger and padded guards shape the spectacle. It notes royal interest, Portugal rules, and tensions between tradition and regulation as a bull fight unfolds with dramatic warnings.
An article recalls Dom Carlos braving a bullring incognito in Portugal. The king feints and dodges as the bull charges, slips on a wet spot, but narrowly clears the barricade and wins by inches. The eyewitness notes the king’s quickness and humor about his later confidence fading.
A garbled excerpt from a Chicago Tribune piece describes a girl in a fur jacket noting slangs and slang origins. It mentions an individual who originated one of the odious slang phrases of the modern day and alludes to his music and emotional chords.
A fragmented dialogue shows a man chastising a parliamentary girl for mixed signals about encouragement and a gold-buckled belt. She jokes about distinguishing official encouragement from thanks as he leaves to face the cold world and doubts the value of such political types.
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a witty exchange between Mrs Styles and Mrs Wyles about a New Year gift. The husband’s name and a check are discussed, while a detective asks for identifying clues. The matron reveals ginger hair tied with a ribbon from her husband’s head, describing a quarrel that led to its removal.
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals in Bozeman and Wormeer City Montana for construction of an irrigation canal in Sweet Grass county. Bids due 10 am January 1 1890s with 500 dollar certified funds. failure to timely sign contract and bond results in forfeiture. Company president A Wormsber signs.
Administratrix of Harry Gassett estate announces a private sale of all Harry Gassett’s interest as of his death. The sale, cash, is subject to district court confirmation and will occur January 28, 1899 at 10 o’clock in J. S. Shropshire’s law office in Butte. The property is an undivided one fourth interest in Lot Five, Block 29, City of Butte, Silver Bow County Montana.
The property known as the Clarendon Hotel is to be sold by the administratrix Sarah C. Gassert of the estate of Harry Gassert deceased. Payment terms require CASI by which to be paid to the administratrix on confirmation of sale by the district court, with delivery of a deed conveying a good title to the purchaser.
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