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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1899
Page
3
Miners at Parrot mine were told their services would be not required for weeks as retimbering the shaft and related work begin today. The shaft will be developed an additional 600 feet when operations resume, and the six week or longer shutdown may affect smelter output though ore on hand could sustain plant operation for a period.
The London Financial Times cites M. Neymarck noting silver price gains driven by higher industrial use, increased fractional currency needs in Italy Belgium and Switzerland, and dwindling silver stock in European banks. Mine output has fallen, Europe’s colonial expansion and China railway spending bolster demand, with expectations of continued rise as opening China expands trade.
A copper industry insider reports English dealers lack vast copper supply in swarninta form and are covered by weld copper. He predicts a May slump and June 1 recovery, then says July 1 will see markedly higher values in copper shares.
The Copper mining shares were dull with Boston and Montana at 345 while Butte and Boston rose from 75 to 42, and Parriot, Tron, and Viah Con showed activity. Notable quotes include Osceola, Ana Calumet at 770, Mohawk, Tamarack, and others around 85.
Rostim Hewett reports lake copper trends amidst uncertain demand and price shifts. The piece analyzes recent price averages, speculative influence, and potential recovery or further decline in copper markets, including London and American copper shares, with focus on producer price expectations for summer and potential impact on industries and equities.
A fragment discusses copper and copper shares, suggesting investors may consider bearing on copper prospects. The passage notes potential profitability and hints at future implications for copper markets.
A county attorney issued complaints charging Emarid Levitre with assault in the third degree after an alleged Saturday encounter at Tae Mane Roadhouse with Aide Wulf miles Trothie. The case, linked to a fatal shooting, proceeded to Justice Harrington and Judge Lindsay's district court, with separations and divorces also noted among defendants.
Local brief items report funeral arrangements for Frank Park and Miss Store, a coroner’s notice, a missing child found on West Galent Street, a death at Centerville, and various obituaries and public notices. Also noted are a police incident, railway employee found near TA Te depaty, and weather impacts with mentions of clothing and overcoats.
Fragmented OCR scroll describes De Vere Kneechil items for sale as part payment on a Minos. Listings include various instruments and a $18 bid, with references to eager buyers and a viewing at 219 North Mali Street. Proceeds from the sale to support a local fund, with a sale tomorrow.
A damaged OCR note describes a transit route through Salt Lake City and the Rocky Mountains with references to Chicago Philadelphia Boston and other eastern points. It directs inquiries to W. C. McBride at 47 East Broadway and mentions crown bridge work by Dr. Wix.
A large reward offer announces $18,000 for the arrest of the BX Men who robbed Union Pacific train near Casper Wyoming on June 2. Sheriff Hagen killed. posse led by Sheriff Regan plans swift pursuit into Montana to intercept the robbers and prevent escape toward the Big Horn country.
Peace and Harmony Lodge announces officers for the year including Worthy Master Shrpard Vie Pryeldont Richards Secretary Henry Youlten Treasurer Dams Basher Messenger Charles Bath Trustees Thog Seaddon Wm Roberts Thomas Sturtridge and representatives to grand lodge Thomas Sturtridge Sam Eddy James Tippett Henry Hocking Henry Youlten Frank Billings Wm Opie and Thomas Scaddon.
Tomorrow afternoon the T. M. team faces Anaconda in a highly anticipated baseball game. Spectators praise the B. M. boys practice, predicting a strong effort even with uniforms delayed until the next game versus B. team.
Robert Grit of Meaderville is recovering in Wells hospital after a horseplay incident left him with two fractured ribs and other injuries. The 60 year old’s fall occurred during a gathering of young men near the school, with doctors reporting the prognosis as serious but improving. In other items the Orton clearance sale continued into the night with a Weber grand piano and a Kimball upright drawing bids from eager buyers, as Senator Mantle arranged part payment on the upright. The sale is set to close this week.
State Senator W A Chirk of Madison county is in the city. R OC Chambers the Salt Like capitals date In the city. Dr Campbell returns from Columbus OK after a Medical association meeting. Governor Smith and wife visited from Helen Jat to meet their daughter returning from school for vacation. Radward Lynch, recently at Tot Springs AR, returned home Saturday evening much improved in health.
General Otis reports additional casualties with names and statuses from multiple units. Killed include Private Carl A. Thorgense of First Washington and Private John W. Killian of First North Dakota, both June 6. Wounded include several soldiers from Second Oregon and First Washington with injuries ranging from wrist and leg to thigh, plus severe buttock wound in West Idaho.
Public notice announces June excursions by VPA The Mile from Milwaukee and Twin Cities with half fare plus two dollars round trip to multiple destinations including Dor Angeles and Richmond. Details available from agents Milwaukee and St Paul, Minn.
The article discusses large spending by Milwaukee road and its impact on reliability and safety. It notes the Milwaukee roadbed is upgraded, the main line between St Paul and Chicago praised as solid and secure. A fragment mentions second hand wheels for sale and a found set of teeth in Chicago.
The Montana supreme court heard motions in the Wellcome disbarment matter. Justice Hunt authored the opinion on mandamus related to governor and treasurer approval of a state publishing contract, while John B Wellcome’s attorneys sought dismissal of Whiteside's petition alleging bribery of legislators. Two Deer Lodge County appeals were decided, and Andrew Clark’s medical license bid received jury approval.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers round trip excursion tickets on June 1 6 1 3 to multiple cities including St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Chicago St Louis Omaha Buffalo Toronto and New York with return valid through September 4 Tickets sold at standard deluxe trains with dining car service and Pullman cars Reserve at the city office corner of Park and Main streets.
Popular trips offered to Omaha Kansas City St. Joe Council Bluffs Sioux City and other eastern and northern destinations with first class accommodations. Tickets on sale June 11 and 12 and 25 with return validity to September 4. Reservations advised at 60 North Main Street. Charles Clifford, General Agent.
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