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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
8
In Anaconda a long wage dispute unfolds at the foundry with machinists urging 45 cents an hour after ten hour days. Company officials warn a strike could close the works and cost 450 jobs, while some call for a staged walkout and others urge moderation. A separate tale about a coat theft confusion linked to Denver and Chicago figures concludes with hotel guest scrutiny.
Machinists at the Anaconda works including the foundry and smelters have pressed for an eight hour day. After thorough discussion, their local union decided to reduce the present ten hour workday to eight hours without wage cuts. The current pay for machinists in Butte is four dollars for eight hours of work.
The article laments a mild, slushy day under melting snow, noting people still enjoy streetcar rides and outdoor activity. It predicts a harsh winter rebound, risking a famine in polar luxuries, with coal sales steady but ice demand collapsing if cold ends.
Court Copper Seal No 2143 of the Independent Order of Foresters installed its 1901 officers at Silver Hall last Friday evening led by Chief Ranger Geo Milkwick and Vice Chief Ranger Benjamin Morgan. Other officers included Past Chief Ranger James Storrar Orator J B Thouson Recording Secretary F Montrose Financial Secretary F G Achilles Treasurer J H Wein Senior Beadle H H Smith Senior Beadle J Lang Senior Woodward A B R White Junior Woodward M C Myers Chief Deputy Sam Jones.
The civil calendar will be taken up in the district court this week with judge and attorneys busy handling cases set for trial. The criminal setting closed Saturday with the dismissal of the Bar clay and Reilly robbery case. The court will hear other actions, and the courtroom may be less busy for visitors than last week, though Anacendsa remains typical.
Anaconda plans a new four story brewery on East Commercial avenue with at least 10 by 14 feet dimensions. A syndicate backed by Anaconda and Butte capitalists will file articles of incorporation within ten days pending no setbacks. The project calls for a minimum investment of 100000 dollars and a board of directors to be named within days.
John Lyden, a 34 year old single resident of Anaconda, died last night at 11 from complications after rheumatism. He had lived in Anaconda for about twelve years and worked at the lower works. He is survived by his brother Patrick at the lower works, two sisters in Germantown, and parents in county Mayo Ireland. A wake will be held at A O H hall tonight, with funeral tomorrow at 1 80 o'clock under the Ancient Order of Hibernians, burial in the Catholic cemetery east of the city.
Police raided secretaries in the Tenderloin last night, gathering Charles Smith Louis Lavine and Chirence Leland for trial today. Each paid $25 as a guaranty, as authorities vow a vigorous crusade against this objectionable class.
A Belle of the Margretheater last night drew a very good house as the play was warmly received. Critics noted the popularity of the production and praised Kenntuley for worthy performances, leaving patrons satisfied with the evening.
Fancy dried fruit at the Washington Market. L. Mallory returns from Sunday visit to city. Twenty acres of Cherokee garden land for rent near Anaconda. Mrs. Charles Welly and Miss Chira Peters visit Seattle for three months. Samuel Siegel the mandolin virtuoso to perform with Orpheus Quartet at Presbyterian church tonight. Attorney C M Sawyer tours mountains to oversee sale details.
Representative John M. Maihlen traveled from Helena to stay over Sunday at home then returned to the Capital City last night. Mrs. Te. McDonald hosted a card party Saturday night for Misses Alice and Annie Low who returned home to Butte yesterday afternoon. Carniet, employed by Walker & Gils, caused a runaway accident resulting in a broken tooth. he is at St. Ann's hospital for treatment. Albert Thoms, a well known prospector, died yesterday. Hovid died at the home of AD, Pelee after pneumonia. The burial will be in an Anaconda cemetery. MA Lydon, a popular young man, died at St. Ann's hospital from a complication of diseases. his only living relative is a brother employed at the Inner works. The Mineral will be held tomorrow. Algonquin etan discuss another dance period, a masquerade proposed for Wednesday night, with many planning suits. Local sportsmen duel in a pupilistic contest between Barry and a rival known as Young Carrig of Hurtalo. A match and pipe sparked a fire in Dr. Sleigh’s residence rooms. damage limited to clothing. "The Eleventh Hour" debuts at Margaret theater next Thursday, a Lincoln production from May 1901. The play is a comedy drama with strong pathos and humor. stage film progress noted. A titling organization of AML Division No. 1 LO, members urged to attend funeral services for deceased Jerasher duh Lydon. By order, WA KELLER.
An ad touts French Tansy Tablets by A. Augendre of Paris as a remedy for irregular menses. Sold only by Newbro Drug Co., Butte, Montana, $2 per box with mail delivery. Also notes daily shipments of coin and coal products at office 814 Vth, phone 276.
Mining and land notice from Helena Montana dated January 22 1901 details John H Johns of Butte filing mining patent applications for Meighan and Violet lodes in Silver Bow County. Describes survey boundaries dimensions and area claimed with technical coordinates and adjacent claims. Includes alias summons for Montana divorce action against Matilla Cote filed January 16 1901.
A county sale order lists numerous parcels in Silver Bow County Montana. Property belonging to the county is advertised for 80 days, to be sold to the highest cash bidder, with auctions starting February 26, 2001, at 10 a.m. in front of the courthouse. The notice also includes a creditor notice for Adolard Lalonde’s estate, seeking claims within four months.
A 18th century note outlines a planned monument to the queen in London, with a grand pageant featuring royal colors and a prominent display. It hints at public enjoyment and ceremonial pomp, though details are jumbled and unclear.
Tacoma planners announce a 2 million project to build a Lind-Wilenstairg cut-out between St Paul and Tacoma. The nearly 100 mile improvement will shorten main line travel by about 90 miles, avoiding a lengthy detour between Apokune and Jensburgy.
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