Building boom hits Butte with large new structures
A flood of new construction spreads across Butte as multiple major projects rise along West Broadway Park and Main streets. W. A. Clark Jr funds four story brick blocks on West Broadway near Miner building while Whitewater and Shackleton advance a West Broadway project next to the Presbyterian church. Excavation proceeds at Park and Rideiny for a four story basement block. May see theaters and a Thornton hotel project near completion. costs range up to and beyond 100000 dollars with several buildings planned or underway including a large stable and a 20 flat apartment on East Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliy
We A. Chirk
City Offee
Tve
W. A. Clark, Jr
West Broadway
Miner
Persoit
Builtine Inspec
Juy
Whitewar & Bhackleton
West Broadway and
Montana Streets
M. Patterson
Park and Rideiny Streets
A. Cuirk
Tohwood
Park and Academy Streets
Gatona Street
W. A. Clark
W. A
C. W. Clark
D. Giard
Broadway
Main Streets
Thornton
Teed
Fast Broadway
Prospect
Calamity Jane letter from D Frank Powell sparks charity talk
Dr D Frank Powell known as White Beaver of St Paul writes to county poorhouse officials seeking confirmation of Calamity Jane s status. He urges benevolence if she is in need, cites support from Colonel Cody and other frontier figures, and notes Livingston and Bozeman rumors about her condition. The letter asks for health details and urges assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Frank Powell
St. Paul
Jane
East Side
Silver Bow County
Livingston
Mint
Butte
Maniear
Peak and Plain
Lfe
Colonel Cody
Tam
White Beaver
Bozeman
Livington
Cox Confesses in Murder Case Linking Burke and O Connor
The Inter Mountain reports Charles Cox has confessed to involvement in the Missouri Steve killing, naming James Burke and Jim OConnor as the murderers and Burke as the shooter. Cox claims he did not participate and asserts innocence, while authorities seek the trail to Burke and OConnor across Spokane, Seattle, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pullee
Lavell
Bren
Missouri
Steve
O'Connnor
Burke
St Wetls
Cox
George Smith
McCarthy
O'Connor
Tam
Slaton
Jim Burke
Smith
Douglas & Curtin
West Broadway
Hamilton Street
Granite
Main
City Hall
Breen
Inter Mountain
Lovell
Spokane
Seattle
British Territory
Nome
City and County Road Tax Controversy Clarified
County commissioners receive Attorney General Donovan opinion on road tax funds. The AG states the city previously had no right to city money without an ordinance. Now the city has an ordinance and will receive its share. For ten years the county has handled the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Commissioners weigh suing to recover city funds
The text notes that a portion of money from a source supports the city budget and that the commissioners are considering legal action against the municipal body to reclaim the full amount.
Removal Suit Seeks Federal Hearing for Montana Case
The Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company faces a damages suit filed by John H. Courtney as administrator for Wilson Courtney. The defendant seeks removal from district court to the United States Eleventh Circuit in the Ninth Judicial District of Montana, arguing it is incorporated under Utah law. William Courtney, a former Bell employee, was killed while adjusting wires near Wyoming Street and Broadway last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company
John H. Courtney
Wilson Courtney
District Court
United States
Elventh Court
Ninth Judicial District
Montana
Utah
William Courtney
Telephone Company
Wyoming Street
Broadway
Wildcat Oil Stocks Frail Market Claims Hit By Arrest
In San Francisco on March 13 1761 K D Bannister a former Butte and Helena resident refused a court summons and was arrested for contempt then released. California oil agents selling stock in Monza mostly to workers face allegations of false pretenses as crude petroleum priced at cents per barrel. Much stock hawked by traveling agents has been reported sold in Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Calif
K. D. Bannister
Butte
Helena
California
Monza
Worgen
Atovk
Montana
Centerville man charged with murder linked to jail death
Jans Meehan of Centerville was arrested on a murder charge after William Ryan, who feared insanity, died in a jail cell. An autopsy later found Ryan’s death due to alcohol, not a beating, though Meehan remained jailed as the investigation continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jans Meehan
Centerville
Sheriff's Department
Iberty
William Ryan
Hhe
Meehan
Sheeran
Ryan
Tryan
POKER PLAYERS FINED AND LOCAL CASES HEARD
Justice Arnold handled matinee cases including the state against Edward Hicks who was found guilty of stealing a book and jailed fifteen days. Four menHIPHobbs, John mirch, John Burnahan, and Thomas Hogan pled guilty to participating in a poker game on North Main street and were fined twenty dollars each. Articles of incorporation filed for Aronama Hunting Club with directors Newbro Fairfield Broward Lowry and ex-Governor Richards. Twentieth Century Investment Company incorporation filed with trustees Parsons Davies Johnson Jackson Jones Webb and capital stock of twenty five thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Bi
Edward Hicks
Hicks
Richard Hobbs
John #mirch
John Burchanan
Thomas Hogan
North Main Street
Aronana
D. M. Newbro
John W. Fairfield
John M. Broward
T. M. Lowry
J. EB. Richards
Twentieth Century Investment Company
H. ©. Parsons
John F. Davies
Henry Johnson
R. P. Jackson Samuel Jones
William Jones
A. 8. Webb
Failed to support her in district court action
Isabella D Adams filed for an annulment against Robert N Adams in Douglass County district court alleging marriage in Atwood on August 10 1884 and desertion on March 1 last year with years of failure to provide support noted in the complaint prepared by L P Fores tell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabella D. Adams
Robert N. Adams
District Court
L. P. Forestell
Atwood
Douglass County
Til
Tom Flavin Receives Postal Inspector Commission
Tom Flavin formerly assistant astmster received his postal inspector commission today with orders to report to Spokane on April for assignment. He will likely be placed at a Pacific coast point. A special meeting of Nutte Lodge No 88 is set for Sunday evening, March 35, 1901, at 7:0 in Silver Bow block, Portange. By order of the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Flavin
Astmster
Spokane
Pacific Coast
Silver Bow
Portange
Jury Discharged As Judge Absents For Death In Court
Judge Harney did not hold court today due to the death of Frank E B Cor Nett. Yesterday he heard the appeal in the suit of J Cameron against L F Prescott. The lower court awarded about 197 dollars on an account for eleven, but the jury reduced the verdict to 120 dollars. After the case was finished the judge discharged his levy for the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harney
Frank EB. Cor Nett
J. Cameron
L. F. Prescott
Cary
Cheeley Heads East for St Paul and Chicago
PERSONALS. W. W. Cheeley left for the east yesterday. He will visit St. Paul and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cheeley
East
St. Paul
Chicago
Lords Debate Sequel to Wolseley Lansdowne Clash
London March 1 The House of Lords packed with peers and ladies as Lord Wolseley defends his record against Lord Lansdowne in a heated exchange over the war leadership. Wolseley cites efforts to reinforce forces and fortify lines, while Lansdowne’s indictments are challenged. Motion to lay papers before the house failed 62 to 38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Lords
Lord Wolseley
Lord Lansdowne
South Africa
Natal
Ladysmith
Biggarsberg
Mr. Kruger
Wolseley
Refining Co Cuts No. 1 Sugar Price Five Points
The American Sugar Refining Co reduced the price of No 1 refined five points to 4.90 in New York on March 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Sugar Refining Co
Church draped for General Harrison funeral in Indianapolis
Indianapolis March 15 The First Presbyterian church will be draped in black for General Harrison funeral services. Heavy festoons cascades and banners will cover walls beams and the organ area. Two front pews removed for floral offerings and coffin. Doors opened by card due to crowd limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
First Presbyterian Church
Harrison
Funeral Arrangements For Church Leader Limited To Family
The church's charges will oversee the funeral, restricted to family and intimate friends. Railroads offer a special one fare round trip for points within 75 miles of Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapos ‘Ie
School Flags Half Mast Honor Late President Harrison
Tadlang schools in Indianapolis begin the day with talks on General Harrison’s life and public service. Teachers read his 1840s statehouse address to Terre Haute children and a superintendent letter notes his honesty and integrity. Flags at schools and public buildings stay at half mast until the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadlang
Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Mfe
General Harrison
President McKinley Arrives in Canton for Stay
President and Mrs McKinley with Secretary Cortellou and Dr Rixey reach Canton Ohio and go to the Barber home where Mrs McKinley will stay until returning to Washington. The president remains in Canton until his trip to Indianapolis on Saturday amid a cold reception and friendly greetings from local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carton
Ohio
Mra. McKinley
Canton
Corteltou
Rixey
Great Student Riots in St Petersburg Rally
Reports from Moscow describe a student riot in St Petersburg begun March 1 and lasting several days. One student was killed, many injured, and about 700 arrested with 1 500 names noted. Demonstrations targeted Grand Duke Sergin, Moscow governor general, marking his tenth official anniversary, while editor Suvorin faced a related anniversary event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Grand Duke
Sergina
Suvorrine
Noevoe Vremyca
Dnvorce
Storms on the Lakes Ravine Wisconsin steamer Indiana disabled
The Goodrich line steamer Indiana lost her rudder in a northwest gale off North Point and was towed toward port by the Atlanta after dragging anchor two miles south of Racine. About 25 passengers and the crew total nearly 40 aboard. The Indiana lies a quarter mile from shore in a dangerous position as rescuers stand by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich Line
Atlanta
Indiana
Goodrich
Carnegie Aims to Endow Pittsburgh Technical School
Intimates from friends of Andrew Carnegie report plans to donate at least 2 million dollars for the creation of buildings for a proposed Pittsburgh technical school. The philanthropist is said to intend the school to rival the world's best, boosting fame for Pittsburgh in theoretical iron and steel making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg. A
Dispatch
Andrew Carnegie
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Order to withdraw American troops from China
Washington reports an order to Gen Chaffee for the evacuation of China by American troops leaving a 150 man legation guard. Troops will depart by the end of April. Also noted is the reinstatement of Bryan B McIntyre of Kalispell Montana to the commission negotiating with the Crow Flathead and other tribes after resigning to serve in the Montana legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gen. Chaffee
China
Legation
Bryan B. McIntyre
Kalispell
Mont
McIntyre
Montana
Notice of Royal Arcanum meeting at Leonard office
A special meeting of the city members of the Royal Arcanum is ordered to convene at the law office of Charles R. Leonard at 10 o'clock a.m. Friday March 15 181. Urgent and important, Ernest A. Hardcastle, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Arcanum
Charles R. Leonard
Ernest A. Hardcastle
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Frank Powell
Mme. Ruppert
The
Discoveres
Mme. A. Ruppert
Pace Leach
Race Leach
Mme. Runpert
Ruppert
Paxson & Rockefeller
W. Park St
Butte, Mont
Boston Mass
Boston
Wells
U. S
Wildcat
James Meehan
Montana Hunting Club
Jur
McKinley
Racine
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