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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
3
Promotional note highlights private compartment sleeping cars on the Pioneer Limited serving Chicago and Milwaukee with emphasis on comfort and the phrase The Milwaukee. It claims no extra charge and underscores the train’s celebrated status and perfection.
The board of education voted to submit a 50,000 four percent district bond proposition at the April school election as a substitute for a 140 mill levy. County Commissioner W D Clark opposed the levy saying taxpayers would object. The Webster school building nears occupancy with expenses approved. Salary increases for two teachers were rejected by the teachers committee.
Billy Dacey a Philadelphia lightweight meets Chester Levere of Butte tomorrow night at the Butte Athletic Association. Dacey has 65 fights in the United States with 11 wins and 10 draws. Levere is a local veteran who recently faced Helena's Oglesby, a controversial decision. The 25 round bout features Dacey’s longer reach and Levere’s proven credit with both men drawing interest. A future bout will pit Lafontise and Riley next Tuesday, with Dacey’s trainer Billy Dyer set to challenge the winner.
In Butte the miners union held a heated meeting about closing stores at 6. A standing vote declared the clerks' request dead, though a motion to reconsider was made for the next gathering amid strong feelings on both sides.
Registrations begun as East Sie electors in the First Third Fifth and Seventh wards register at East Broadway opposite H. L. Franks liquor store. West Side voters from even wards register at the Auditorium. Eligibility includes age US citizenship one year in state six months in county and 20 days in ward prior to election.
Charles McCrary was fined $10 for throwing stones at a Centerville street car after boarding without paying. The assault occurred last night. the conductor ejected him, a policeman accompanied the return trip, and McCrary pleaded guilty.
Police had many complaints about similar acts but caught none until Judge Sullivan. He lectured McCrary and imposed a $30 fine. John Peterson pleads not guilty to malicious mischief and faces Friday trial. An enmity with the proprietor is cited. John Smith and Chas Hegro given six hours to leave town. Annie Baker Josie Palmer and Lillie Leslie plead not guilty to vagrancy and face Friday trials.
Mrs. Catherine Bohan, through attorney R L Clinton, petitions the district court for a receiver to take charge of the B B boarding house at 717 East Front Street. She seeks restraint on transfers, contempt for nonpayment of $30 alimony and $100 counsel fees, and related relief in the suit against her husband Burney.
James B. Hollingshead submitted a plan to county commissioners to illuminate the courthouse clock at night with a white center light, a green hour hand light, and a long red minute hand light. He argues the color system would help citizens tell time and catch trains or attend appointments, and urges testing of the scheme 24 hours a day.
The funeral of Major Drennan will occur at Bozeman on Sunday and many of the Butte members of the First Montana would like to attend. If ten or more decide to go the Northern Pacific will make a round trip rate of $4.60. Thorne who desire to take advantage of the rate should leave their names with Colonel Cook or Lieutenant Ben Calkins who will make up the list.
The European powers' belligerent stance erased day gains in copper stocks. Amalgamated, Anaconda, Calumet and Utah led broad declines with Boston & Montana and Butte & Boston also retreating from prior closes.
Nellie Beatrice Lutey wife of Joseph Lutey Jr died at 5 30 this morning from meumenia after a week long illness She leaves an infant son four weeks old A society belle of Helena daughter of Thomas Youlden now of the city Funeral set for tomorrow at 3 pm from the family residence 632 West Galena with services at Mountain View church
Nannie Halbert was granted a decree of divorce from Charles Q. Halbert by Judge Lindsay on grounds of desertion. Married in Texas in 1869, they have five living children. Desertion alleged to have occurred in Spokane about two years ago.
An advertising note extols Pure Blood as best defense against disease and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters to maintain health. It claims regular use keeps bowels active and cures stomach disorders, indigestion, sluggish liver, weak kidneys, malaria, fever and ague, noting a private agent stamp on the bottle neck.
Colonel Bruce Wallace died after wounds suffered at Caloocan during the Philippine campaign. A New York native who settled in Butte, he rose from West Point graduate to lieutenant colonel and led the First Montana volunteers. He remained with his regiment to Manila and San Fernando despite a wounded lung. His illness worsened after returning home via California, and his brother William was summoned as his health declined.
Dillon Mont March 13 1900 Cherry Sisters send note to manager Dick Sutton accusing him of printing vile Berry Sisters adverting in yesterday's paper. They warn of legal action for insult and announce the Berry Biaters perform at Sutton's theater all week before heading to Johannensburg South Africa to procure cocoany tapes weapons of defense see the giddy girls
Attorneys Yancey and Morrin move for a new trial in the Eclipse store company suit against PEH to recover a carload of stores valued about 1802 shipped to Herman Strasburger and attached by Silver Bow National Bank to satisfy a judgment. Movants cite newly discovered evidence and irregularities in the first trial proceedings.
The district court for the ensuing term will summon a trial jury comprising Joseph Lally, Thomas D. Parry, Bart Harrington, John Rowan, John Atking, John Down, Simon Wells, Pat Moriarity, John Casey, William Robinson, John D. Jones, Bion Meth, Bart Miley, James J. Byrne, tubert O'Neil, Christian Chris Manson, Adolph Relchie, Pat Wall, John Powers, PJ, Holland, Te, Wo Shadalr.
Walter Wochinsky M J Pryor Edward 3hone Robert Turner Dean Mulcare John Foley James T Byrne Evan Herbert John Archambald John J O'Meara Pat Conlon and Martin B Gleason appear among the candidates in a local election slate with multiple figures sharing civic roles.
Local notes list several business changes and ads including Dr Reed dentists 116 North Main and Montana Music Co 219 N Main. Obituaries report Frank Goodwin 30 and Blanche May infant death, plus Nelson Cornell painter and Frank Fagen death and William H Edwards at Walkerville. Funeral arrangements noted.
A mixed run of personals and local notices shows Mr and Mrs Wilbra H Swett returning from Pacific coast points Fred Muench of Chicago visiting Butte Judge Clancy presided over Leland citizenship case with a smile during questioning Several real estate and lodging offers listed Grand Ball planned by Ruth Chapter 2 Order of the Eastern Star Lost purse found Front room to rent Hollingsworth restaurant opens District courtMillard F Arnett bankruptcy petition filed final discharge set for April 4 1900 with creditors invited to object Witness Hon Hiram Knowles seals and official notice
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