Anaconda Smelter Project: Excavation Contracts Questioned
Speculation rises over whether the excavation contract for the new Anaconda smelters has been awarded. Reports from May 26 and the following day describe plans for a modern steel plant, 5000 tons daily ore capacity, ironwork contracts, and bids for removing 100000 yards of excavation and 25000 yards of masonry, with bid openings scheduled but delayed past June 4.
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Anaconda
Inter Mountain
U.e
Anaconda Standard
Ita
Likely awarded rail grading contract in Montana area
Rumors swirl over awarding of a major railroad grading contract. Reports claim Montana parties Toole and Twony Bros. of Anaconda and Spokane won the grading work, with B C Dugan & Co. of Butte said to hold the excavation contract, though final word remains uncertain.
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Inter Mountain
Montana Paretes, Toole
Twony Bros
Anaconda
Spokane
Finner
B. C. Dugan & Co
Butte
Open Gambling Inauguration Sparks Police Tension
Special to the Inter Mountain Anacondas June 7 reports wide open gambling to be inaugurated this afternoon or tomorrow on North Main Street. May or Madden has issued orders to police to stop it. gamblers from Butte plan to stay for the event and push to legalize all gambling. If arrested, other prohibitory games in town may face action. A group of license debtors monitors the city’s revenue losses and investigates how gambling operates without city funds.
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Inter Mountain
Norrow
North Main Street
Butte
Aaftig
Madden
Grand Opening Sunday at Gregson Springs Resort
The formal opening of Gregson Springs for the season will occur next Sunday, June 10, featuring handball, boating, swimming, dancing, and meals at the hotel. Don Hayes, the proprietor, plans a red letter day with music, trains from Butte and Anaconda, and extensive entertainment for all. Bids for privileges to joint Scandinavian picnic in Mountain View park, Anaconda, due June 12, 180 by J A Dragsted chair, H C Hans, Bob secretary.
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Gregson Springs
Don Hayes
Butte
Anaconda
Mountain View Park
J. A. Dragsted
Hans C, Bob
Picnic Set By Catholic Club On July Fourth
The Catholic club will picnic at Mountain View Park on July 4. After days of indecision, preparations were settled last night and a stable affair was planned. Arrangements were chosen at a club meeting: Joseph A. Hughes, J B McDonnell, J G O Connor, Henry T. Van Ells and W H Mahoney. Attractions include athletic sports, a game of base ball, dancing, boating and other activities.
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Mountain View Park
Joseph A. Hughes
J.B. McDonnell
J. G. O'Connor
Henry T. van Ells
W. H. Mahoney
Justice Board Orders Justice Dockets Be Examined
At a county commissioners meeting the clerk is ordered to direct Justices of the Peace in Anaconda town ship to present dockets to the county attorney for review of fines for the school fund. The county attorney may report at Friday's meeting June 8. Justices must report quarterly fines collected. Fees for the quarter listed: Emerson 46.00, Mannix 50, Brown 25, Kennedy 89, Devine 202.40, Platner 12.50, Powell 5. Coroner Hardenbrook's fees 12.70 were allowed.
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Justices of the Peace
Anaconda Township
Board of Commissioners
C. E. Emerson
B. Mannix
B. P. Brown
Frank Kennedy
Wiliam Devine
M. D. Platner
W. L. Powell
Hardenbrook
Cattle theft case ends with seized brands in Montana
Stock Detective W D Smith returns from Cha ca county after locating cattle thefts tied to the Beach property in Lewis and Clark county. J P Haman held the cattle with brands altered from 8 F to 5 P. A telegram to Jay set the case for Friday. Charles Kramer arrives with 20 head sold to W J Cox Co for slaughter. Cox brands XXX. A Miles City party visits Forsyth for a dance. Elmer Holt and Robert Davidson return from the University of Nebraska. Maud Keenan joins Will Rhodes & Co. office.
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Miles City
W. D. Smith
Chaca County
Beach
Lewis and Clarke County
Charles Kramer
No Creek Ranch
W. J. Cox & Co
Mr. Cox
Big Timber Weather and Local Developments in 1900
In Big Timber on June 4 1900 warm weather persists as rain would be welcomed. Shearing starts with optimistic forecasts for favorable conditions. Harvey Elias builds a stone hardware block in Hastern Montana with O M Lamphear as contractor. Walter Aitkin leaves for Kalispell to support the silver plated campaign. W L Lesser succeeds Aitkin and arrives to a favorable reception in town.
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Harevy Elias
Hastern Montana
Walter Aitkin
the Express
Kallspell
Mr. Aitkin
W. L. Lesser
Evening at Royal Neighbors Card Party Enjoyed
The Royal Neighbors social and card party at Standard hall last night drew many players. Progressive whist ran at 25 tables with prizes won by Mrs. B. Radefield and James Sullivan for first and Mrs. Davidson and Mr. O'Donnell for second while tea, cream, and cake were served.
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Royal Neighbors
Standard Hall
B. Radefield
James Sullivan
Davidson
O'Donnell
Notice of Public Mining Patent and Co-Owner Claim Demand
Notice announces Joseph Chapleau applies for patent on the Bellevue lode in Summit Valley Montana. It lists survey numbers, legal boundaries, areas claimed, and conflicts with other surveys. Also warns co-owners William Richardson and Charles M Buck to pay back labor expenditures totaling $100 plus interest or lose rights to Xenophanea Placer Mine to Butte Land & Investment Co.
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William Richardson
Charles
Jack
Butte Land and Investment Company
United States
Silver Bow County
Montana
Tala County
Jiym Richardson
Charles M. Buck
Butte Land & Investment CO
Kemper
Buxte
Mont
Wiliam Richardson
Challns ML Buck
Amanda K. Buck
Talon
Helen Placer
Sliver
Bow County
Montane
Pees
Euan
Amanda R. Buck
Ninim
Han
Butte Tan & Investment CO
V. Kemper
Tom
Butte, Mont
Mining patent application for Sunny Side Lode in Silver Bow County
Notice of abandonment by Henry Smith and John Tropkias from U S Land Office Helena Montana for Sunny Side Lode Claim near Summit Valley Silver Bow County. Previously posted March 26 1900. survey No 6734 fractional township 3% north range west. Location details describe 6.08 acres with original survey markers and adjoining claims Bay Chief No 2 Lode and Big Timber Lode.
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U. S
T. An
Recorder
Bilver “Ieed
Southeaat
Herman H. Horst
Louie Thibault
U. S. Land Office
Helena Mortana
Henry Smith
John Tropkias
Butte Clty
Montana
Discovery Shaft
Sunnyside Lode
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Recorder's Office
State of Montana
Helena
Harry T. Lewis
Butte
Baltimore Lode
Bilger Bow County
Darcey
Nile
N. R
Cor
Silver Bowl County
West End
Eorge D. Unhen
Register
Foley
Bing
Beara
Burney
Recorder's Office of Silver
Bow County
State of Montans
Hook
United States Land Office
John Hopking
Wm. D. Thornton
Addrena
N. BE. Car. No
Loder
John H. McQueeney
Bay Chief
Lode
Louisa A. ‘Thornton
George D. Greene
Jos
Montana Mining Patent Notices From 1900
Heirs of Patrick A Largey, Meyer Genaberger, and Gustave Gallick filed for a patent on 6.57 acres of Little McQueen Piscer Mining claim in Summit Valley Summit Valley, Silver Bow County, Montana. The claim is in conflict with Lot C Sur. 2936, with adjoining sur No. 1589 4929 1579 6412 8436, surveying details and bearings listed. First publication March 8, 1900. Another notice records Augustus P Van Dusen filing for a patent on 1147 feet of Copper Di Mining Claim in Summit Valley unorganized district Silver Bow County, Montana, with a notice posted March 16 1900. First publication April 28, 1900.
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United States Land Ofice
Helena
Montana
Patrick A. Largey
Meyer Genaberger
Gustave Gallick
Butte City
Maren
A. D
Summit Valley
Silver Row County
Sur
Slowgalde
Noutheast
Lot. C. Sur
Ofecard
Recorder's Office
Silver Bow County
State of Montana
Sl Bad Lode
Great Republic Lode
Undine Lode
O'Dillon B. sVnitford
Bavaria Placer
George Deer
Igent
David N. Upton
George D. Grepmn
eRinter
Samuel Barker, Jr
United States Land Office
Mont
Augustus P. van Dusen
Bow County
Notice of Mining Patent Application No 4202 U Montana
Notice is given that Harry T. Lewis of Butte Montana filed an application for patent for a mining claim in Summit Valley Silver Bow County. The claim covers 1.58 acres with survey and plat on file. Adjoining claims include Golden Chief lode and Six O Clock lode. TOR H HARPER
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Jane
Helena
Monana
Harry T. Lewis
Butte
Montana
Maryland
Nda
Summit Valley
Silver Bow County
Silver Bow
William D. Thornton
Thomas Lloyd
David Lewis
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