English Sympathizers on South Africa War Opinion
In Butte many discuss the British Boer war with diverse views as news of heavy British losses at Spion Kop circulates. Local lodges donate to the Mansion Home Fund for widows and orphans of British soldiers, drawing funds from British Columbia and Montana districts. The general view favors England’s victory, though some fear high casualties. Remarks touch on miners' wages, Irish sympathy for the Boers, and colonial liberty parallels with American independence.
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Butte
South Africa
Spionkop
Thr
St. George
Mansion Home Fund
Order
British Columbia
Montana
England
Transvaal
Dom Paul
Southa
Notable Confidence Echoes British Success
A quotation asserts strong certainty in British success with no doubt, reflecting a firm expectation of favorable outcomes. The remark emphasizes unwavering belief in the achievement, contrasting with any neighboring hesitation or uncertainty.
Charles Prisk 18 Wounded Found After Assault at Golden Gate
Charles Prisk aged 18 was found unconscious with two head wounds behind the Golden Gate saloon. He was taken to the city jail then to St Pauls hospital where surgeons expected a skull fracture and possible death. Doctors described the injuries as hatchetlike and said prognosis was serious if the operation fails. Police noted he had arrived from Granite with money and had been inside the saloon several times last night with few other leads.
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Charles Prisk
Golden Gate
Alexander
Prisk
St. Paul's Hospital
Wells
Lobb
BUYING MACHINERY FOR BUFFALO HUMP
Charles Sweeny of Clark and Sweeny Spokane purchases mining gear for properties in Coeur d Alene country and develops the Hm Dire State mine near Wardner Idaho. The silver lead property yields dividends, while past Bam J. Silverman bond ventures stalled after optimistic development. Sweeny also discusses nearby camps including Rossland and mines Le Roi Center Star War Eagle.
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Charles Sweeny
Clark & Sweeny
Spokaness
Coeur d'Alene
Sweeny
Buffalo Hump
Bam J. Silverman
Wardner
Idaho
Spokane
Rossland
le Roi
Center Star
War Eagle
Copper mining shares hold steady amid Transvaal news
British reverses in the Transvaal did not shake copper stock fortunes. Amalgamated quotes unchanged. Boston and Montana opened weak but finished near Saturday levels before a late drop. Moank fell two points. Parrot rose. Utah Copper slid to 25.12 after a brief rise to 26. Closing prices showed Amalgamated, Butte & Boston, Calumet & Hecla, and Mohawk among others.
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Transvaal
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Boston
Montana
Moank
Parrot
Utah Con
Butte
Calumet & Hecla Mohawk
House Breakers Loot Residence on West Labos
The home of T. J. McDermott at Labs West Aluminum was burglarized about 7 o clock last night. Two watches and valuables were taken. The McDermotts, who had been visiting friends, found the burglars as they fled. One assailant, described as a large fellow, threatened violence, while a smaller companion escaped.
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T. J. McDermott
Labs West Aluminum
Celestials Brace for Chinese New Year Celebrations
The article describes Chinatown preparing for a Chinese New Year, with firecrackers, whisky, and temple rituals near Galena Street. It notes debate over whether this is the 26th year of the old emperor’s reign or the first of a new one, and features quotes from Louie, a Chinatown leader, on changing observances and American attitudes.
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Josh
Galena Street
Quong Sul
Rex
Associated Press
Confucius
Louie
Chinatown
America
Butte
Youle
Surveyors move to 16 West Quartz street
Harper and MacDonald surveyors and civil and mining engineers relocate to 16 West Quartz Street with telephone number 77 displayed for contact.
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West Quartz Street
Telephone
Christian Relates A String Of Woes Before County Board
Stephen Christian testified to a county board via interpreter after his wife Susan Christian cited six children and insufficient support. He blamed debt collectors and a doctor contract he says he did not authorize. Chairman Clark urged divorce and custody action, while references to a prior beating against Susan and legal judgments framed the case. Reynolds McDowell lodging ad ends fragment.
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Stephen Christian
Susan Christian
Christian
Clark
Local man cleared after wife corroborates denial
A man insisted he was not involved in the matter and his assertion was confirmed by his wife, leading to his discharge or release. The report notes the verification by the spouse as crucial to clearing him of any responsibility.
O'Brien Estate Guardian Seeks Final Settlement
In Catherine O'Brien guardianship final report filed in district court Emmet Callahan shows receipts from A O U W lodge of 2000 and Colusa Parrot of 284 plus 189 50 rents Total expended 456 97 leaving a 1500 note with court and 456 53 cash with P J Brophy O Brien now of age and administrator seeks release from further duties and 150 for services
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Catherine O'Brien
Emmet Callahan
District Court
P. J. Brophy
Notable Visitors and Businessmen Roam Butte and Nearby Areas
Donald Bradford and G W Faust of Helena are in the city. E L Smith a prominent Dillon businessman is viewing Butte today. C D I design the Deer Lodge t mt is viewing Butte today. Bert Ford a placer miner operator on the upper Ruby with HQ in Virginia City is visiting Butte today. Adama the mining expert left this morning to inspect Southern Cross properties in Georgetown district. H C Beebe a former city resident will locate in Sumpter. Sweeny of Spokane is in town on business for the Tiger Poorman suit involving Butte parties. Charles Walters of Elling Co Sheridan is in the city and is heavily involved in Tobacco Root mining and was named mayor of his town. A C Burrage and Amalgamated Copper officials went to Diamondville Wyoming to inspect coal properties of the Anaconda company. They were joined by C S Batter-Uman. Robert E Taylor of Sandahl & Taylor returned from Philadelphia. He notes prosperity in the east, especially in cities and manufacturing centers.
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Donald Bradford
G. W. Faust
Helena
E. L. Smith
Dillon
Butte
C. D
Deer Lodge
Bert Ford
Ruby
Virginia City
John. Adama
Southern Cross
Georgetown
C. Beebe
Sumpter
Beebe
Fraser & Chalmers
Charles Sweeny
Clark
Court Notes From Butte And Meaderville Proceedings
Judge Clancy cites the Butte and Boston suit against J A Trevise six John Does for 9 o clock Saturday morning to show cause why they should not be enjoined from trespassing on mineral application No 801 near Meaderville. Supreme court judges request the district clerk to transmit pers original instruction No 10 in the Peter Wastl va Montana Union Railway case. W A Strasser was to be tried in Justice Miller's Meaderville court on disturbance but a change of venue was granted to Justice Nichols due to claimed local prejudice.
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Butte & Boston
J.A. Trevise
John
Meaderville
Supreme Court
District Court
Pers Ia
Peter Wastl Va
Montana Union Railway Company
W. A. Strasser
Justice Miller
Justice Nichols
Strasser
Local Briefs Mention Dentists and Repairs in Butte
A flood of compact items lists doctors and tradesmen in Butte including Dr Reed at 115 North Main and G Bates tuner with Mottava Music, plus Butte Stove Repair and Home Comfort ranges. Also noted are ticket and prize references, a whiskey ad, and weather note from Wharton the weather man announcing a thaw and reduced snow for sleigh rides.
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East Park Street
Pope
Dakota Street
Copper State
Montana Liquor Co
Wharton
Butte
Ice Carnival Promises Week of Skating and Masked Festivities
In Butte Montana a week of ice sport and music opens tonight at the Butte Skating Rink with nightly attractions and a late week masque carnival plus races featuring the swift skaters of Butte. Also includes a personal note of thanks to Washington Life Insurance Company for a $3,000 policy payment following the death of William Gilbert, signed by Julia A. Gilbert of 321 Railroad street, Butte.
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Bute
Butte, Mont
John Lockhart
Washington Life Insurance Company of New York
Hennessy
Butte, Font
William Gilbert
Julia A. Gilbert
Railroad Street
Butts, Mant
Sensation at the rearing vindicates ex governor Toole
Washington Jan 29 sensational Clark hearing reveals ex Governor Toole’s vindication. Witness Cook testifies about banishment of questions on Clark influence in Toole race. Helena figures, Daly supporters, and bank testimony stir debate as committee seeks Geiger.
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Inter Mountain
Washington
Clark
Yoole
Cook
Cruse Bank
Helena
Toole
Two Men to Hang Calders in Musselshell Murder Case
The trial reveals William Calder and brothers with Fisher plotting and committing the murders of McRae and Allen to steal sheep bound for the Northern Pacific. Bodies cremated to hide evidence, later discovery sparked pursuit and arrest. Fisher sentenced to hang. Calder brothers’ convictions noted. Anaconda mining cage law appeal upheld as constitutional. Funeral hacks offered by J H Dickson.
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Fisher
McRae
Calder
Allen
Tare Paulin
William Calder
Northern Pacific
Mursaelshell
Musselishell
Supreme Court
Justice Hunt
Anaconda Company
US to Decline Kruger Aid Request Over Neutrality
A Washington dispatch to the World reports the administration will refuse Dr. Pretorius of St. Louis and his money and letter seeking aid to President Kruger through the American consul at Pretoria. The move aims to avoid offending Great Britain and a possible protest, citing neutrality law violations by aiding belligerents. The State Department would oppose any assistance from the United States to bolster Boer resistance.
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Washington
Great Britain
Pretorius
St. Louis
Hay Money
Beers
Kruger
Pretoria
State Department
Maane
Half of Great Britain Allowed to Send Aid to Wounded
A belligerent state permits half of Great Britain to forward funds for the sick and wounded, but requires use of a neutral intermediary for the purchases of delicacies. The move aims to reimmunicate the wounded while maintaining neutral conduct in aid.
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Great Britain
Bryan's Eastern Trip Encourages Democratic Tone
Herald dispatch notes William Jennings Bryan spent a quiet Sunday in the city and left for Providence via New York. He says eastern Democrats show interest in his platform, expects their support to aid the party nationwide, and doubts Republicans will uphold bi metallic policies in 1900 while favoring the gold standard.
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the Herald
Washington
Wm. J. Bryan
Providence
Bryan
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East
Tepublicans
Scientist to visit England on invitation
Prof. R W Wond of the Wisconsin State University leaves Madison for England on invitation of leading scientists. He will spend about two months addressing major societies including the Society of Arts and Sciences and the Physical Society in London.
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Chronicle
Madison
Wis
R. W. Wond
The
State University
England
Beline
Arta
Sciences
Physical Society
London
Extra Session to Elect U.S. Senator in California
An extra session of the California legislature will convene this afternoon to elect a United States senator. Balloting timing is unsettled with old house organizations kept in force. voting may begin tomorrow. If reorganized, ballot will not start until one week from Tuesday.
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Cal
Calfefortia
United States
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