Local briefs from Butte area items and notices
A collection of short items includes business ads for piano dealers and lawyers, a new English chop house on South Main, a marriage license for Frank Hinds and May G. Sheehan, and local deaths including Michael Dunleavy and Marguerite Bauman. Also noted are railway picnic trips, a special Northern train to Helena for a Butte vs Helena game, suspected hold up reports, and a residential fire explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binger
Cae Bros
Hinkle & Dolman
Owley
G. Bates
Montana Munic Co
South Main
Dr. Forsyth
Dentiet
Ownlny
A. E. Jones
East Park
Frank Hinds
May G. Sheehan
Iowa
Nevada
Butte
Manitou Singer Champagne
Jamaica
Montana Liquor Co
Michael Dunleavy
Sherman's
Marguerite Bauman
H. B. Fauman
Colorado Street
Hermann
Mountain View Park
Wa. m
Anaconda
Great Northern
Helena
J. Quiley
Leyden
Quigley
Paice
Boulevard
Do You Want a Ranch for 3200 Dollars
Auction notice describes 220 acres near Butte with tile drainage, ample water, fencing, a new four room house, barns, livestock including 26 milk cows and 8 horses, wagons and gear. Stock and fixtures valued at 2800 dollars. See M Wade at 36 N Matin for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiay Ranch
Butte
M. Wade
N. Matin
Machinery on Nome's Beach Ends in Farce
Charles Horton of Butte returns from Cape Nome where M E Graves took 30000 dollars worth of machinery now left on the beach with a placard inviting haulaway. Most refuse it as the venture proves costly with few claims worked and plants idle. Reports say hundreds of thousands in equipment remain unused amid a bustling but disappointing rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Cape Nome
Nome
Montana
Charlea Horton
M. E. Graves
New York
Bernice
Lynch
States
Tyne
California
Alaska
Pan
Martial
Unclear Contract Claim Amount Against Plate Glass Company
An 1899 claim alleges a contract with the company for services rendered over two years ending January 1, 1900, totaling 1920 dollars with 440 dollars already paid, and the balance demanded.
Kennedy Extortion Case Proceeds in Justice Court
The extortion charge against Thomas Kennedy was partly aired in Justice Nichols' court after the prosecution rested. Kennedy allegedly impersonated an officer to force Joseph C. Jackson to produce $10, and Jackson testified Kennedy pulled him toward a stairway and claimed it was his money. An adjournment was taken to gather defense witnesses, and the judge denied a motion to dismiss the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kennedy
Joseph C. Jackson
Justice Nichols
Kennnedy
Jackson
Kennedy
Tom
Galena Street
Witners
Kirk
T Kennedy
Attorney George Haldorn Sues for Legal Fees in Several Actions
George Haldorn filed three suits in district court asserting unpaid legal fees. Claims include $250 in a suit against Adolph Pincus for services 1895 to 1900, $250 for a Pincus v Pincus defense, and $260 plus earlier sums totaling $1 05 but paid $460 leaving $140. Also seeks $1,280 against Montana Union Railway Co for services 1898 to 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haldorn
Adolph Pincus
Am Deffendant
Montana Union Railway Company
Frankfort Accident and Plate Glass Insurance Company
Pincus
J. Reynolds
Pincus Va
Mayer
Local political figures discussed for future offices
An excerpt notes discussion of backing for a candidacy and mentions Mr Lynch as a guest of Mr Gen in New York. It implies speculation that the former candidate may run again in about two years, with a current position as clerk in the office of water commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Fisher
Lynch
Gen Nm
New York
Buttellor
Somal
Omee of Water Commis
Assault Complaints Filed In County Court
A complaint charging James Robbing s with assault in the third degree on Daniel Clark was issued from the county attorney s office today and filed in Justice Harington s court. Clark is a boarder at the Davenport house and the dispute ended in a fight leaving Clark with a battered face. A second complaint charging George Brown with a similar offense was issued. Brown allegedly attacked Rachel Brown with an ax while a Sabbath rest home witness testified at a preliminary hearing before Justice Bliss. Brown was bound over to await the district court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robbings
Daniel Clark
George
Brown
Rachel Brown
Justice Bliss
South H
Butte Commercial Base Ball Club Formed and Schedules Game
The Butte Commercial Base Ball club is organized with members James Wales M Foley Charles Silverman Chris Miller Bruch Beckwith Robert Trenarry Peter Chill J R Wright James Thompson James Dencon and James Gartier They secured a game at Boulder for Sunday and invite any home organization to meet on the diamond offering a swift and enjoyable game by week of Newonal Undertaking cor Kuat Guarts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
James ‘Wales
M. Foley
Charles Silverman
Chris Miller
Bruch Beckwith
Robert Trenarry
Peter Chill
J. R. Wright
James Thompson
James Dencon
James Gartier
Boulder
Personal visitors comment on city guests crowd
A long list of unnamed visitors and notable guests arrive in Butte from Missoula Spokane Helena Salt Lake City and other locations. Prominent figures include J L Hartt Walter Aircon J P Blee Gov R B Smith and Franklin Parrel among others visiting for business or leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hartt
Missoula
Walter Aircon
J.P. Blee
Spokane
W. M. Fergus
Whitehall
J. M. Fox
Red Lodge
J. B. Smith
Crem Dillon
Gov
R. B. Smith
Helena
George T. Bages
Ravalli
Stevensville
Nick Preweek
Salt Lake
En Butte
Lewis Penwell
W. R. Connor
Knute Opheim
R. J. Juhanmes
Thomas W. Wisher
R. N. Hawkins
Sdel
Mercuine Company
Pony
Bulte
Bute
Chicago
Milbatovitch
Apturer
Cincinnati
Lee West
Pargetet
Yellowstone Park
A. Reymun
Nettie Reymun
Emma Reymun
Lawrence Reyman
George Slifel
Poontelle
Buile
Franklin Parrel
Chinese Emperor Seeks French Mediation With Powers
Paris July 20 A message from the emperor of China delivered to M Delcassé asks mediation by France with foreign powers. The telegram notes no reference to Pekin ministers. Delcassé says Loubet will reply to the Paris legation after ensuring the French minister at Pekin is safe.
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Paris
M. del Caase
Loubet
China
Shang Tung
France
Pekin
M. del Caxse
Republic
J. H. Lynch Returns From Western Trip
James A. Lynch a prominent Butte citizen returned last evening with Mrs. Lynch after a long western visit. He reports an intensely enjoyed trip. Lynch was Montana delegate to the Atlantic City bike frolic where John M. Quinn former Butte Minor editor also attended and distinguished himself by a notable act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Lynch
Butte
News of Conger Cipher Clears Pekin Hostage Crisis
Washington reports two telegrams from Shanghai and the state department confirm Minister Conger is alive and near Pekin. Secretary Hay translates the cipher and dispatches the news to the White House while Secretary Root and Ong are briefed. The cabinet and press react with relief and celebration at the possible rescue of the legation family.
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Washington
Hope
Pekin
Goodnow
Shanghai
State Department
Department
Conger
Secretary Hay
Legation
Hay
White House
War Department
Root
Ong
Washington Telegrams on Shanghai Minsters Rescue News
The secretary of state received a Che Foo telegram dated July 20 reporting a Shang Lung governor’s cipher message from July 18 in Pekin denying rumors in newspapers. A Bowler dispatch night of July 20 relays Shang Tung’s message that ministers in Pekin are safe and officials plan their rescue and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of State
Fowler
Che Foo
Shang Lung
Tsang Il Yamen
Pekin
State Department
60 Missionaries Murdered in Tai Yuan City
Shanghai reports indicate 60 missionaries and 100 native converts killed at Tai Yuan in Shan See province, near Pekin, amid the Boxer rising. Rumors say empress dowager and emperor may move from Beijing. Indian troops move toward Taku as St. Petersburg authorities seek to aid Tarbin. Hong Kong pirates seize a launch and loot two junks on Canton river.
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London
China
Shanghai
Tai Yuan
Shan See
Buen Ho An
Hoang Hoy
Pekin
Shan Lee
International
Ngan Fu
Hong Kong
Taku
St. Petersburg
Tarbin
Charbin
Canton
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. Deimel
Evans’ Book Store
North Main St
Park St
Nome’s Beach
Ureless
Charles Horton
Seattle
Anvil Creek
Lodge of Elks
Commercial Ball Club
Cor- Kuat Guarts
J. H. Lynch
Courtney's Cash Grocery
Eagle
L. Gina
Aaron
Hymans
Ritter
Courtney
Casi
Flying Express
Belton
Valenciennes
Heae
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