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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
9
A unanimous jury found John OBrien guilty of manslaughter after a protracted trial. The judge set sentencing for Tuesday morning despite attempts by defense and prosecution to influence the decision.
County Treasurer Holland presents February finances showing on hand 350,500.65 after receipts 40,251.28 and payments 68,205.42. Receipts include taxes 4,230.98 licenses 17,613 county officers fees 1,714.02 and other sources 16,682 with 1007.07 cash on hand. Next Monday he will brief successor James Maher and retire.
Local brief notes celebrate St David’s Day observed by Welsh men in the city. Richard Carkeek, a Mountain View mine employee, injured his right hand while hoisting timbers when his finger was crushed in a cogwheel. A court case, Michael Ryan v Francis Priedham, concluded with a verdict for the defendant over a cow shed ownership dispute.
The Red Lodge Elks held a grand banquet at Finn hall with 160 guests. Exalted ruler J. K. Mushbach welcomed attendees and spoke on benevolent order features while toastmaster Mushbach introduced speakers including George H. Bailey and others addressing Our Ladies, Our Lawyers, and Our Teachers.
Committees pressed to make the banquet a brilliant affair with attendees from across the country. The Red Lodge celebration drew vast crowds, considered the season’s most successful event of its kind. Sheriff Potter escorted Dr. Dilworth after a new silk hat incident on Ute street. A. P. Gillis sues Clarks Park Coal for 40000 damages over injuries at work. Flaghr of Carbon Mercantile travels east for spring stock.
Washington reports a protracted conference on the river and harbor bill with 299 disputed items, some reaching commitment of millions. House conferees await appointment while Burton aims to form amendments as discussions resume, with projects including Boston harbor, New York Curtis Bay, Baltimore harbor, Galveston channel, Oakland and San Pedro harbors, Allegheny and Big Sandy rivers, and land reserves central to the debate.
H H Porter said Federal Steel directors informally considered US Steel terms and nearly agreed. Formal action may take time and stockholders may not vote on the proposition. John W Gates quotes Armco chairman approving Morgan plan, denying opposition.
In Chicago the circuit court denied a bill to dissolve an injunction delaying asset distribution of Chicago Packing and Provision company. Judge Neeley ruled the plan to pay preferred shareholders first and then common holders would not proceed, though leave to amend was granted. The firm has been inactive for months with about 1 million in assets. the case may be argued again.
In Oport, March 1, Senor Jose Pestana, leader of the Catholic party and wine grower, is accused of links to the abortive bid on the Brazilian vice consul’s daughter. When an anti-car mob attacked his mansion, Pestana faced them at the door with crucifix and revolver, firing three shots without effect. Police dispersed the demonstrators. cavalry patrols remain in the affected streets.
Washington reports electric street railways planned for Cardiff and Auckland with US consul notes. New service already active in Mannheim. New York firm to finance Auckland line at about one million dollars. In Grand Forks North Carolina a fire from last evening damaged Park liver business district, loss over 100000 with partial insurance.
Shipping circles report an extensive combination of the alcamebin lines with Berlinrade capital of £1,000,000. The Booth Steam has already acquired the oss line and the consolidation signals major changes in the trade network.
An old ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease a pewter powder shaken into shoes to relieve swollen hot tired feet and ingrown and sweaty feet. It claims pain relief comfort and easy walking with a trial package offered free and 26 cent retail price. Address Allen O Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Washington reports a reduced American force in China heading to Manila after Pekin duties. General Chaffee will select remaining troops, with two Ninth Infantry companies likely staying. The move aims to restore normal Pekin conditions as ice clears the Pei Ho River, enabling withdrawal and transfer of MacArthur’s command.
The president nominated Theodore Bewll for registrar of the land office at Leadville Colorado and John T. Ingram Daniel Arms and George B. Wales for Montana mineral land commissioners. Frederick G. Pine Frederick B. Colby Edward E. Goodhue and Wm R. Browne named as assistant paymasters in the navy. Reushen Be Bakenhuze named civil engineer in the navy in Illinois.
Washington March 1 Senator Platt CT chairman of the relations with Cuba committee submitted the panel on Cuba irregularities. The findings say no further inquiry is needed as courts in Cuba are already probing embezzlement and misappropriation cases tied to island revenues. The probe cost 14924 dollars.
Interest on the Maryland Brewing company six per cent bonds totaling 7.5 million was not paid as due and a receivership is expected to foreclose the mortgage and reorganize the firm. The company formed two years ago from seventeen of the city’s twenty one breweries with a 5.5 million capital. Speyer Jones and company offered to advance funds to cover interest but that offer was rejected. The circuit court heard argument and deferred further action.
Sir Thomas, after a long conference with Watson and Mr. Sycamore, outlined future plans and a bold bow design. An Associated Press interview described the yacht as unlike any launched on the Atlantic side and noted the shape would influence reflection and armament design, with discoveries about the bow deemed immensely important.
Chicago reports crowds from the west moving toward Washington to attend the Inauguration ceremonies, reflecting widespread turnout and anticipation for the event. The notice notes organized travel and heightened public interest in the historic proceedings.
Reports describe a special train of eight cars carrying Governor Shaw of Town and staff along with state and local officials and a notable party, amid crowded depots and a tense crowd. The event highlights tensions at the Baltimore and Ohio route as Hamilton figures observe the departure.
Fragmentary report discusses a March inquiry by the Commons into timing of events in Samoa in 189 with references to a disturbance and the governing authorities. It mentions attempts by American and British governments to resolve military operations and communications with Germany regarding non military actions.
Missoula court scenes include Lyfe Sellers accusing Hadiy Morrison of perjury over a house claim in an $80.80 account dispute with Wasvison Bros. A continuance was granted to secure witnesses. Separately, Nettie Appleby was granted a divorce from Henry Appleby amid cruelty and drunkenness allegations. Mary and Peter Lunden also divorced after a short marriage marked by incompatibility. Lunden, a Kennedy hotel bartender.
In Carrollton a mob mobilized to avenge Grace Diller's assault by Albert Shenkle. Guarded by state troops, Shenkle pled guilty and received a penitentiary sentence of uncertain length, to Chester, after a military style hearing. He confessed drunk driving the crime and favored prison over hanging.
Alexander Perrault a notable early Western Montana settler died at his Frenchtown home late Wednesday night after a two month illness of pneumonia and dropsy He had lived in the Missourie region for over thirty years entering ranching and mining He ran the Northern Pacific hotel at Frenchtown for three years leaving a large circle of mourning friends. The text includes a legal complaint describing the defendant as a drunken dissolute and gambling addict who forced the plaintiff to support herself and children through hard labor.
A fragment from New York Weekly shows a small boy asking for stale bread for stuffing while the baker laments no stale bread. The boy explains his mother wants stale bread, noting it will be stale by the time she returns from neighbor chats about Mrs Blinker’s happenings.
A committee from independent Philadelphia area telephone lines was formed to plan a single management structure for lines across Pennsylvania Maryland Virginia and West Virginia. The proposed company would be capitalized at 27000000 dollars with aims to eventually include all U S lines under one management.
Mrs. Frederick Lehn replies to her husband in a divorce case denying claims of intimacy with Antone Fischer or a conspiracy to remove him. She alleges he assaulted her in Great Falls, breaking two ribs, and that he pleaded guilty and served six months in jail, though she notes he served only a month.
Misoula notes report John A. McDonald the Garnet mining man on a brief Missoula business trip. Illium Moxer seeks district court compelment to redeed land near Missoula tied to alleged unfulfilled promise by M Crutchfield and Wiebroth. Oscar Crutchfield and partner visiting from Westconsin have left for Hamilton after a Missoula stay. Richard and Wallice Pelkey Missoula youths return from Philippine army service, linked to the army commissary department and in good health.
A dispute over a poetry volume arises as the author laments typos in the text and the publisher admits proofreading difficulties reported by the Philadelphia North American. The exchange underscores publication flaws and editorial frustration.
In a quip from a Boston setting, Dr Mowls Thut questions fears of death while Mrs Beacon Hill laments leaving Boston forever. The exchange hints at philosophical banter and local social mood without concrete event or date.
An early issue notes a Cleveland Plain Dealer quote about a scientist who found a giant frog skeleton believed to be at least five million years old. The item then advertises an unfurnished rental in Butte at 205 North Jackson with two definite front rooms, electric light, heat, and lath.
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