French May on trial for alleged prostitution and theft
Judge Sullivan hears the case of French May charged with running a house of prostitution after being accused by James Rosseau of robbing him of $42. Rosseau, drunk from Saturday night, described meeting May at 47 East Galena street. Also, Blanche Stone pleads guilty to fighting. Delia Smith not guilty. other locals fined for drunkenness and related offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French May
Galena Street
Sullivan
James Rosseau
Rosseau
East Galena Street
Blanche Stone
Delia Smith
Mercury Strees
Hood Girl
Blanche
Miss Hood
Hood
Smith
Nick P. Hay
Hay
Joe Barra
Pleasant Alley
Dan Kellar
Andrew Vermont
The Jabber Jabb ed at Ringling Brothers Circus
A man visiting Ringling Brothers' circus caused trouble by jabbering at an ostrich. He showed a fake diamond in his shirt, claimed $3.75 from the show, and had the ostrich swallow the gem after a failed assault. Management denied redress but allowed him to stay for the concert free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Hey Strunk
Court Notes From Local District Court Docket
George W Baldwin sues John Morbus and Martin Carraoi for 195 dollars owed for painting work in Noyes & Upton's addition with only 35 paid to date. Morbus resident defendant. four commissioners valuing property in Noyes ton's addition owned by Willitar Winters report 4500. City seeks ground use. Judge Clincy reviews demurrer in 5000 damage suit John Ditty versus John J Haggerty D J Henn eny Marcus Daly. Alleged Hale house fire injury. fire code compliance questioned. Judge Clancy vacates getting in Charlie F Booth case against Mrs Annie Fisher Edwards et al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Baldwin
John ©. Morbus
Martin Carraoi
District Court
Carlson
Noyes & Upton
War
Reed
Morbus
Pemberton
Ramiel W. Mulvtile
J. J. Haggerty
Clincy
John
John J. Haggerty
D. J. Henneny
Marcus Daly
Meesys
Daly
Honness
K. McDonald
Daffy
Hale House
Clancy
Charlie F. Booth
Annie Fisher Edwards
Alimony Case Delayed in Herne v Herne Proceedings
In a suit brought by Ella Herne to compel her husband Phiilip Herne to pay alimony, attorney Danial Young asked for a continuance citing lack of time to confer with Herne who is on his Park county ranch. Judge Lindsay granted the request and the matter was continued until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Herne
Phiilip Herne
Danial Young
Lindsay
Herne
Park County
Haviland Bond Forfeited In Cigar Store Theft Case
Kenneth Haviland failed to appear for a preliminary hearing in Justice Harrington's court after being charged with burglarizing the I. A. Heilbronner cigar store stock room and stealing about $1000 in cigars. Bondsmen Charles Schatzlein and Mrs J H Butler saw the $1000 bond forfeited as Deputy County Attorney Roy Alley moved the court to declare it forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Haviland
Justice Harrington
Haviland
I. A. Heilbronner
Charles Schatzlein
J. H. Butler
Roy
Alley
Copper Market Stocks Rally and Waver in Trading
Copper stocks showed a lively session with active trading. Boston & Montana slipped to 395, rose to 437. Butte & Boston bid 74 and asked 78. Parrot hit 4214 then faded. Utah Con firm at 4244 closing 42%4. Other quotes included Mohawk 25 Osceola 84 Tamarack 205 bid 210 asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Montana
Butte & Boston
Parrot
Utah
Osceola
Tamarack
Will Go to Washington With Campbell Appointment
Congressman Campbell appoints Charles H. Little as private secretary. Little, a noted young attorney in the city, has served one term as assistant city attorney and was a stenographer in Department 1 of the district court. The move pleases many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Charles H. Little
Little
Young Atorney
Butte
District Court
Warrant Issued in Malicious Mischief Case
Judge Har rington issues a warrant for John Sullivan on a malicious mischief charge. Complainant Mrs BE Cyonin, owner of a small North Main Street store selling fireworks, alleges Sullivan threw a lit match into fireworks causing an explosion that nearly burned the building and stock.
Prizes For Dancing At Anaconda Event
Four prizes will be awarded to the four best dancers at the Yo M T. pienje al Anaconda on July 4. Two prizes will go to the best lady and Kentlenan dancers in the afternoon. one prize in the evening. Bergstrom full er chesta will furnish the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hady
Kentlenan
Uwe
Bergstrom’ Fuller Chesta
City News Briefs and Personal Movements Today
Charles Morris of Pony is in the city. Mrs J Nuvkalls and family plan to leave for Dillon Saturday for the summer. J Mien, clerk of Teaverhead county district court, was in town. H Garnett of the Mien Packie, freight official, arrives from Omaha today. G M Bynes of the Ohio Cat and Coke Company, with fundalirters in St Paul and Duluth, is in the city. Mrs F Dobell, mother of Ly Donel city editor, arrived on a visit. Pod Sheeran returned from Billings after joining Myer Bechan and son on an extended trip through Chicago and at either. Mayer Metarthy granted this afternoon. J K Welte of Helena is in town. Waite leaves for Bieeefo county. Change of copper promoter for the Manntiinn Gop company noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Morris
J. . Nuvkalls
Fir Dillon
Ta J. Mien
We District
Teaverhead County
Canterbay
H. Garnett
Mien Packie
Omaha
Gourav M. Bynes
Ohio Cat and Coke Onpany
St. Paul
Duluth
Ars. F. Dobell
Ly Donel
Eity
Cie Miner
Billings
Mye
Bhechan and Son
Chicago
Mayer
Arthy
J. K. Welte
Helena
The Venire Exhausted In Court Panel Deliberations
The venire was exhausted as the jury panel failed to produce a verdict and the court issued an order for shes specials. Several potential jurors were excused and peremptory challenges exhausted. Attorneys indicated readiness to proceed at noon, with defense and prosecution awaiting the next step in the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welock
Tom. Teameriow
Mme
Oaeliltis
Mniert Todeess
George
Molbeau
Deseph Hobens
Doe
J. B. Refs
A. J. White
R.W. Whitman
Patiek Maryey
Julia Marlowe Shoes and Oxfords Ad
Black and tan tassel shoes and oxfords priced at 2.50 and 4.50 offered at Tassel 25 West Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marlowe
Weat Park
Won by Merit Edwin Buteler to West Point cadetship
The Montana cadetship contest for West Point named Edwin Buteler of Helena as the likely appointee after a rigid examination. John Corvette of Butte is listed as alternate, with Butcher and Corvette highlighted for strong academic and physical performance amid competing Montana youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
National Military Academy
West Point
Edwin
Buteler
Helena
John Corvette
Butte
Butcher
Genie Vipal
Army
Congressman Campbell
O'Gay Stivers
Campbell
Me Kay
Corvette
Butle
Inter Mountain
Young Comnette
Butte High School
A. H. Jones
Local Briefs and Notices From Butte Area News
A garbled local page lists community items including dog racing at Westside Park with 48 entrants, a Fourth of July oration to be delivered in Twin Bridges, and services at M E church. It mentions businesses Argyle Building, Fair Drug and Assay Supply, and Montana Music Co, plus ads about painting and copper shares. Ancestral court and public notices reference the Butte area and Moyland excursions, with a list of names and addresses likely from city contracts and local events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bries
Montana Music Co
Westside Park
Newhro
Washington
Fidelity Hall
BO. Tibuon
Twin Bridges
Mary McGahrn
Argyle Building
W. Broadwin Chemicals and Assayers
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Gee McTucker
Loranger
Probst
TeorWene
Butte and Bingham
Uxah
Public Aid High School
Papita
Butte Busineas
Union
Ehh Daneine
McDerynatt Hotel
Shamrock damaged in collision at Milwatth dispatch
Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger Ehamevek was hoisted until afternoon when a coal daree collided with her bow above the water line causing a large dent. The full extent of the damage was not yet known as the dispatch was sent from Vapor baths Grafting's in 41 N. Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tandon
Fane
Thomas Lipton
Ehamevek
Milwatth
Ihe
Daree
Soldiers Return Home From San Fernando
Manila reports at 7 p.m. the Montana and Kansas volunteers are coming home. The 12th and 9th regulars will take their places on the roster in the relief effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Montana
Kansas
San Fernando
Montana Men Promoted by Governor Smith
Special to Inter Mountain Helena June 26 The death of Major James W. Drennan and the resignation of Lt A J Duen lead Governor Smith to name and promote several officers to fill vacancies in the First Montana regiment. James Keown becomes major, W J Bradshaw is promoted, Fred Yae Ber becomes first lieutenant, Arthur OLeary and Archie Logan advance to second lieutenants, Arthur W Church moves to second lieutenant. Promotions take effect July 3 for some, or immediately for others, with July 2 as the resignation date for Dorn. The governor sought to cable the adjutant general on appointment communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Helena
James W. Drennan
Montana Regiment of Volunteers
A. J. Duen
Smith
Drennan
James Keown
W. J. Bradshaw
Keown
Fred Yae= Ber
Bradshaw
Arthur O'Leary
Leutenant
Comany
Dorn
Archie Logan
O'Leary
Arthur W. Church
Fred Wraeger
War Department
No Nomination Yet at Democratic Gubernatorial Talks
Louisville observers report the Democratic gubernatorial nomination fight unsettled as delegates debate police removal and adjournment amid chaos. A disruptive, laughter filled scene followed, with tempers flaring and officials pressed to justify chair rulings. The convention struggled to establish order as minutes stretched past midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Tominaton
Ay Doxen Stone
Hardin
Chatman Redwine
Watt
Kev Riol
Convention
Kroge
Fenanciation
Mahon
Notice to Wood Contractors in Silver Row County
The board of Silver Row County Commissioners invites sealed bids for three lots of dry pine firewood totaling 200 cords. Deliveries and rack in county tail yard by September 1899. Bids due July 1 at 1 19 o clock AM with cash or certified check for 100 dollars. County Clerk J E Moran reserves right to reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Commissioners
Silver Row
Aid County
J. E. Moran
Montana
Bilver Row
Ander
Anil Bourt
Trinite
Silver Bow
Jithiem Edwards
John Hy F Rickarde
Clater
Jamie TF
Wilking
Merk
Supreme Court Reverses Two Sliver Bow Appeals
The Montana Supreme Court reversed two Sliver Bow county appeals. The Cotter family insurance case and Matti Harrison robbery case both await retrial or reargument after the court ruled the lower court failed to admit certain defense offerings and to instruct on the presumption of innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiger Mountain
Honda
Mont
Jiame
Supreme Court
Sliver
Bow County
Mary Cocter
Grand Lodge
ALC
U. W
Montana
Daniel Cotter
Cotter
Auprema Court
Justice Pigitt
Clancy
Matti Harrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Galena
Mercury Street Fighters
Dr. Wix
Dr. Wis
Edwin S. Butcher
Newbrow Fountain
Wet Side Park
Tisseras
Ule
Liingiols’ Barn
West Granite
Ducuiin
Richard Gia Wit
Noo
Whig Avenue
Meaderville
M. E. Church
Hom
Sonfield
Daniel Thompson
M.C. Lind
Moyland
Manuigins
Manny
Ibeeeurtforts
N. Main
Pasir Bumaly Wilton
Hutte
Ranventon
Twin Cals
Milwaukee
Col Paneer Limited
Cutter Insurance
Harrison
J. Munroe
Gebo Coal
Great Northern
Los Angeles
Mth
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
John Tassell
West Park
Thig
Montane Court of Bankruptcy
Adolph Friedman
Neive
Ado Friedman Wuly
Court of
West Park Street
LA. D
Thompson Campbell
Bankpt
District Court OF the United States
District of Montana
Clara A. Barkdoll
Banks
Gold Hook
Hiram Knowles
United States
Mylona
Geo. W. Sproule
Dygirt
District of Mun
Tant
W. A. Clark
B.C. Talbott
Clark and Talbott
Newby
O. Talcoth
Co-Partners
Len E
Ute Court
Hiram Kennl
Pat Court
Chet
Gill
Geo, W. Sproule
Seni
Mcbride & McBride
District of Monetana
J. Ah, Smith
Canuck
Arthur J. LeGrande
Quarts, Mont
McLaughlin
N. Main St
DR. Rinehart
San Francisco
West Park St
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