Eight Hour Workday Move In Butte Mines Debated
Judge Clancy will grant an eight hour day for Minnie Healey mine if no objection arises. Elliott H. Wilson, receiver, asked the court to approve adopting the eight hour system, following union pressure and prior support from Senator W A Clark and F Augustus Heinze. The petition notes a ten hour day at intake and seeks the court's instruction and decision on the receiver's authority in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
W. A. Clark
F. Augustus Heinze
Carl Kleinschmidt
John D. Allport
E. H. Wilson
Minnie Healey
Butte Minere ‘Union
Denny
Johnson Found Guilty In Robbery Trial
The state’s case against George Johnson for robbing James G. Vier of $60 on April 6 ended with a guilty verdict in Judge Clancy’s court. Sentencing will occur tomorrow. A watertight remark by witness Uncle Peter and a sharp exchange with Johnson’s attorney colored the courtroom scene in Department No. 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Johnson
James G. Vier
Clancy
Johnson
Jude
Department No. 2
District Court
Peter” Birch
Peter
Golden Treasure Mining and Milling annual meeting notice
Notice to stockholders announces Golden Treasure Mining and Milling company annual meeting on June 29 1900 at Room 5 Bennett block corner Park and Arizona streets Butte Montana for electing a board of directors and any other business. Secretary Br M Crumrine signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Golden Treasure Mining and Milling Company
Bennett Block
Park and
Arizona Streets
Butte
Montana
Operay’s Gun Returned as Judge Rules No Law Violated
George Sperry a plumber testifying in police court said union members have persecuted him for over a year and threats forced him to carry a revolver. He described insults and a street confrontation that led to his firing back. Judge Sullivan ruled no law broken and ordered Sperry’s gun returned. Frank Johnson fined five dollars for mild disturbance. Royal Wilton carpets on sale at Brownfield Canty Carpet Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ito
George Sperry
Plumbers’ Union
Switzer
Sullivan
Frank Johnson
Dawson Lode Title Suit Against Strasser and Hinkle
W J Dawson along with Thomas Mulholland Sol Levy Jospeh Brennan and Nora Thornton sue Elizabeth Strasser and Alma B Hinkle to quiet title to the Dawson lode claim and to enjoin alleged encroachment. Plaintiffs say they located the property January 1 1900 and the defendants jumped it May 21 this year and continue to hold it, threatening ore extraction and conversion if not enjoined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dawson
Thomas Mulholland
Sol Levy
Jospeh Brennan
Nora Thornton
Elizabeth Strasser
Alma B. Hinkle
Dawson Lode
Excursion From Helena Promises Repeat Trip
Last Sunday the Great Northern carried over 300 people to Helena on a baseball excursion. The success prompts a repeat for Helena fans. Next Sunday a 9 a m departure to Butte and 9 p m return. Round trip enables viewing Helena at Butte game. Also concerts by the Boston and Montana band at Mountain View park Anaconda Sunday June 17. Save half expenses by boarding Hollingsworth's Cafe 41 W Park.
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Great Northern
Helena
Butte
Helena Butte
Boston & Montana
Mountain View Park
Anaconda
Hollingsworth's Cafe
W. Park
Durable floor covering earns first prize at sale
The buying public awarded it first place as the most durable floor covering. It carries the maker's guarantee and our own. Fourteen new high grade patterns, extra thick quality, rolled out for quick selling Monday at 7bc a yard, instead of 0c.
Peters Gage 5 Continues In Murder Trial
A Montana trial against Harry W. Peters for the murder of Edward T. Colby proceeds with a continuance to await Dr. Wells's testimony on whether Colby died from the dagger wound or a later operation. Court sessions reveal witness details, affidavits, and defense counsel changes as Peters, previously a bookkeeper, faces jurors and mourners in a charged scene at the Butte courtroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry W. Peters
Edward T. Colby
West Park Street
Colby
Louise Hopkins
Clancy
Dr. Wells
Mr. Connolly
Connolly
Peters
Wella
St. Paul
D. J. Hennessy Mercantile Company
W. A. Clark
Louise Hopkine
George H. Wells
E. T. Colby
Wheat and corn markets drift downward amid dull trading
The market was dull for most of the day as prices drifted downward. Western railroads and the Grangers sold off about half a point toward the close while sugar held near 117. Wheat advanced from the opening and closed with a net gain of 1 1/4 cents. The notice from The John J. Porrell Brokerage Co lists contact details in Owsley Block.
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Western Railroads
John J. Porrell Brokerage CO
Local Briefs and Advertisements Across Butte Listings
Auction items include work horses ponies harness and buggies at 2 30 p m Saturday at 307 B Broadway. services offered by J C Bray Singer office for oils and needs. Orton Bros pianos and organs 410 N Main. Hinkle Dolman lawyers 33 24 Own ley block. J G Bates Montana Music Co tel 604. John N Olson violin and mandolin teacher 312 West Park. tinware roofing eavestroughs smoke stacks made to order. A B Jones 268 West Park. Charles Langlois opens Pride Stables for boarders and a stage to Lynndale. two large front offices for rent at 62 ER Broadway. California oil stocks limited purchase at once by A G Allan room 6 Dorothy block. plasterers wanted to keep away from Butte per Ed Greaser secretary Building Trades council. Victoria sherry and Comendador port wine $1 a bottle through Montana Ligyr Co.
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B. Broadway
J. C. Bray
Singer Office
Best
Orton Bros
N. Main
Hinkle & Dolman
Law
Ownley Block
J. G. Bates
Toner
Montana ‘Music Company
John N. Olson
Weat Park
A. B. Jones
Haat Park
Charles Langlois
C. Langlois
Adining
Aregnene Wultaing
Broadway
California
A. G. Allan
Dorothy Brick
Butte
Ed Greaser
Building ‘Trades Council
Victoria Sherry and Commendador
New York Custom House
Montana Ligyr Company
Court notes on divorce decree and estate settlement
Judge Lindsay orders Phillip Weinstock to pay his wife 30 dollars per month as the divorce suit proceeds. The decree of settlement for the administrator of Anna B. Irvine's estate shows receipts of 2624.49 dollars and payments of 1362.61 dollars, leaving a balance of 1161.88 dollars to be distributed among the heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Weinstock
Lindsay
Weinstock
Anna B. I Irvine
Dells sue to quiet title on ranch property
F C Dell and Helen Dell bring suit against Leonard Lewisohn Mary M Bowen and Patrick J Bowers to quiet title to the Dell cow and chicken ranch The Dells claim the property but the defendants also claim an interest and seek court guidance on their rights and stakes in the land
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Dell
Helen Dell
Leonard Lewisohn
Mary M. Bowen
Patrick J. Bowers
Dell
Dells
The Wagon Theft Case Against Simpson and Two Others
County attorney filed a complaint charging George Simpson and two unnamed men with grand larceny for stealing a Bain wagon valued at $105 from N L Olson and Co. The document was issued in Justice Nichols court with an accompanying warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Simpson
N.L. Olson & Co
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City Water
Meaderville
Thompson Invest
MT CO
West Broadway
Club House
van Camp
Ench
Batavia Blueberri
Cash Grocery
Main
Galena
Ues Basin Ice Company
H. McLean
Fropictor
Granite Butte
Wen Esefeds
Colton Peaches
Seana
Colton Pears
Colton
Satan Grapes
Geans
the Smith Grocery Co
S. Main St
Wilson
Butte Miners’ Union
James Vier
Morrow
BR. M, Crumrine
Graham
Aberbe
Leaman
Cook
Esther
East Park Street
Operay
the Plumbers’ Union
Sperry
Royal Wilton
Brownfield- Canty Carvet Co
Nairns Linoleum
Pritchard-Harrison Carpet Company
Sherman
Stock Markets
North Main Street
Ladies’ Department
Owsley Block
New York
Mont
Atchison
B. Re
Ea Pd
Yeep
Mantatan x Ate
Nor Pac
Belfast
Boneless Pie
Boas
Marshall
New England
Cash Grocers
Ingrain
Ingraine
Brussels
Velvet
Moquette
West Park St
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