Copper Stocks Boom Promoter Lawson Claims 100 Percent Returns
Interview with broker Thomas W. Lawson recounts his copper industry case, how he educated capitalists to invest in U S copper mines, and his claim that major stocks like Montana, Anaconda, and Calumet & Hecla rose dramatically, with billions in potential profits and planned capitalization reforms. He cites meetings with H H Rogers and John D Rockefeller and details massive advertising campaigns and mass mailings to push investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Thomas W. Lawson
Borton
America
Iit
Boston
United States
Walid
H. H. Rogers
John D. Rockefeller
Standard Oil
Lawson
Montana
Anaconda
Calumet & Hecla
Annaconda
Wildcat schemes topple stock and papers in broad loss
Schemers ushered in new mines and a flood of wildcat schemes. The public bought both good and worthless stock, and the resulting crash caused enormous losses for the paper and its audience.
Helena Frisco mines show high grade ore promise
Helena Herald reports telegram from Josph MacDonald of Helena Frisco Consolidated Mining stating four feet of 50 percent ore opened at Black Bear on the 1 level. MacDonald touts rising levels and unwatering progress at Gem, Bamboo Chief mine leased by James Whitaker, with 13 workers and high grade ore potential. prospect for a turnkey mill with capital to unlock full values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
A. M. Holter
Josph MacDonald
Helena-Frisco Consolidated Mining Company
MacDonald
Black Bears
Virginia City Times
Bamboo Chief
James Whitaker
R. Whitaker
Milnes
Donovan's Court Sentences Hobo for Shoe Theft
William Donovan, a hobo, faced Judge Sullivan after stealing shoes from a man in the city jail. The court called the act depraved and sentenced him to 90 days in the county jail. Also charged were Sadie Wright for theft, Annie Brown for soliciting, and John Doe for assault, with fines and brief jail terms reported for several cases.
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William Donovan
Sullivan
Donovan
Sadie Wright
Hast Galene Street Bank
George Grasbeck
George
Sadie
Grasbeck
Lavell
Annie Brown
Harold Thornton
John Doe
Bids Wanted for Paint at Boston and Montana Hospital Outbuildings
Fisher Company advertises for painting work at Boston and Montana hospital outbuildings including one and two coats. Bids must be sent to 487 East Park Street by August 4, 1900. Page tone reflects old classified notice with pricing and contact details.
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Boston & Montana Hospital
East Park Street
Crystal Springs welcomes visitors for music and dancing
A pleasant drive and outing at Crystal Springs promises good accommodations and excellent meals in a setting four miles west of Rutty. John N. Olson teaches violin and mandolin at 212 West Part, with private parties able to book dance music in advance.
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Crystal Springs
Rutty
John N. Olson
West Part
Court Clerks Busy as Estates Reports Lagg
Court clerks in the district court are busy with estate reports, noting 384 estates with no returns in about fifteen years. One deputy issues citations to estate administrators, while another prepares a refined calendar for department No. 1. Judge Lindsay’s docket is current for new filings, and Judge Clancy handles lengthy blamings. A tabulated court activity report for 1898 and 1899 is in progress, detailing filings, divorces, citizenships, and licenses. The insane examination records show 137 inquiries since July 1895, with 78 males and 32 females. Thirteen were found sane. the rest sent to the asylum.
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District Court
Lindsay
Clancy
Department For the Examination of the
Rocky Mountain Bell to Extend Lines to Rochester And Whitehall
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone plans to extend its lines to Rochester about 50 miles from Butte and Whitehall 40 miles away. Manager D B Murray announced the plan this morning and will depart for Salt Lake this afternoon. About 22 miles of construction are needed to complete the branch lines, with materials already ordered, and work to start as soon as arrivals occur. Completion expected by September 1.
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Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
Ines
Rochester
Butte
Whitehall
Murray
Salt Lake
Hotels Listed in Itinerary Include Many Cities
The document catalogs numerous guests and associates at various hotels including Denver Chicago San Francisco and New York. Names such as Nagle Stitt Lehr Putnam Atkinson Murray Smith Burton Rockwell and others appear alongside cities and hotel references. The list spans states from Massachusetts to Montana with many individuals tied to major urban centers.
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The
Butte
F. G. Nagle
Denver
Stitt
Chicago
Henry EB. Lehr
San Francisco
Henry O. Putnam
Fitchburg
Mass
N. Atkinson
Great Falls
Saturday and Sunday Excursion Rates Announced
Northern Pacific will sell round trip tickets on Saturdays and Sundays to Butte to Twin Bridges and back for 1.50 Butte to Whitehall and back Butte to Pipestone and back Mr. Richard restrat formerly of Oberlin conservatory of Ohio teaches piano organ and harmony at 178 Ohio Street Auire
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Richard ‘Restrat
Oberlin Conserv
Ohio
Jano
Ohio Street
Auire
State School of Mines offers four year mining and electrical courses
The State School of Mines at Butte Montana announces a four year program in mining and electrical engineering with two 40 week terms per year. The first term begins September 11 for Montana residents. For more information contact N F Leonard Butte Montana. Denver and Rock Island Treasury at 25 cents from company streets. Thompson Investment offices No 15 West Broadway. Will be 40 cents at cost by October 1st. You lost 500 percent by not taking our offer 90 days ago. Correspondence solicited.
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State School of Mines
Butte
Montana
Furfer
Leonard
Meat
Penver
Rock Island Treasury
Thompson Investment Company
West Aroaway
Excursion to Salt Lake Launched by Butler Lodge
The Short Line offers two popular trips to Salt Lake from Butte on August. Departures are at 1:05 a m and 4:30 p m, aiming to accommodate Elks for the "purple day" event at Lake. Tickets available at the ticket office, 605 North Main Street. General Agent H C Wilson.
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Salt Lake
Butte
Lodge of Elks
eHeet Tet
North
Miin
Tcke Streay
H. C. Wilson
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the Trumpet of Fame
Montana Music CO
North Main St
Fosselman Drug CO
Calkins’ Book Store
N. Main Street
F. W. H. Wix
Broadway and
Hong Kong Cape
Hum Fay
West Park Street
Gopper
Thomas Lawson
Public
Frisco
Cape Nome
New Brunswick
M.m.co
E. Broadway
Butte Srasaeerhe
Shanghai
Dessera
Japan
Eeetarey Goods
Mercury St
sAane
Calder
Boston Dental College
Chicago College Dental Surgery
Haskell’s
Prosthetic School of Ferristry
Owsley Block
Fisher, Co. F. Talloring
South Main Street
Pevern
Telephone Company
the McDermott
Edwin Phillips
J. E. Totman
Miss Dale
Misa Burke
Missoula
M. J. Garrett
G. W. Curran
Milwaukee
T. H. Smith
Omaha
W. H. McIntyre
Alfred Roper
C. H. Knosher
Cincinnati
Mrs. H
Lonedale
L. W. Northway
Minneapolia
B. A. McDermott
Bagt Lak
Siegel
Percale
Madras
Oxford
Siegel Clothing Co
J. T. Carroll
Arizona Streets
Montana Electric CO
East Broadway
Butte Sewer Pipe & Tile CO
West Granite St
McLellan
Army
Nevills & Co
E. Park
South Main
St., Butte
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