Power Struggle Hidden Behind Quiet Democratic Convention
The Clark Dalyite split over mayoral harmony is masked by a peaceful show as the Clark and Daly factions claim unity. A Washington influence and a young political operative shaped a balanced ticket, while suppressed resolutions accuse W A Clark of bribery and aim at his allies. Campbell faces criticism amid pro Daly figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Miner and Standard
Miner
Standard
Washington
Butte
W. A. Clark
Senatorial Investigation Committee
Butte City
Daly
Daly Wing
Ben Harris
McArthur
Yellowstone
Tom Hinds
Raleigh
Anaconda
Congressman Campbell
Campbell
pro-Daly
Clark Majority Spars Concedes Resolutions In Victory
In a partisan reflection the text notes Attorney General Nolan and C. P. Connolly among others, praising restraint after a heated clash. It contrasts a Clark-led coalition with the defeated Daly faction and lauds magnanimity for avoiding printed resolutions that would have sealed vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Smith
Nolan
C. P. Connolly
Copper mining shares show gains in trading day
Copper mining stocks performed well with Boston and Montana quoted at 3320, Anaconda and Parrot at 349, and Winh Con at 36 dollars, slipping slightly. Amalgamated at 96.50, Anaconda at 48.50, Ton & Montana also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana
Anaconda
Parrot
TON
Montana
Rhodes cited to answer for disobeying court order
C. C. Rhodes formerly deputy constable in Justice Nichols' court under Benjamin Twitchell is summoned to appear before Judge Clancy to show cause why he disobeyed a court order. The state ex rel Volker suit seeks to stop Rhodes from acting as constable after a prior decision, yet he has continued performing constable duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Rhodes
Rhodes
Divorce suit filed by Winnifred A Straigmiller in Great Falls
Winnifred A Straigmiller sues John H Straigmiller for divorce on the grounds of failure to provide. She states they married in Great Falls on January 19 1892 and alleges he has failed to supply necessaries for over a year despite ability. She cites about 1000 dollars in assets and earning capacity of three dollars per day. attorney Thomas A Morrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnifred A. Straigmiller
John H. Straigmiller
Great Falls
Thomas A. Morrin
Medical Society Officers Elected at Silver Bow Meeting
Silver Bow County Medical Association elected officers at its regular meeting last night. Trustees named I D Freund F W Mc Crimmon J W Gunn T J Murray D Campbell. Vice President J W Gunn. President I D Freund. Secretary Jno A Donovan. Treasurer Louis Bernheim. Cor Secretary T A Grigg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow County Medical Association
I. D. Freund
F. W. McCrimmon
J. W. Gunn
T. J. Murray
D. Campbell
Jno
A. Donovan
Louis Bernheim
Cor
T. A. Grigg
Joseph Cotter Funeral At St Patrick's Church
Funeral services for Joseph M. Cotter were held this morning at St Patrick's church. The bier bore floral offerings and a large crowd followed the remains to the grave. Pallbearers included Ben Cosley Fred Slemmons Phil Carr Charles Sullivan Jasper Jordan George Curtis Tom Riley and Bob LaBeau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Cotter
St. Patrick's Church
Ben, K. Cosley
Fred Slemmons
Phil Carr
Charles Sullivan
Jasper Jordan
George Curtis
Tom Riley
Bob LaBeau
Death of James Edwards in pneumonia incident
James Edwards died this afternoon from pneumonia. He was the brother of the late W. H. Edwards and uncle of the late Wm. Francis Edwards, who died from injuries in a runaway team about weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edwards
W. H. Edwards
Francis Edwards
Clothing Wanted and Public Auction Notice
Charitably inclined persons invited to contribute clothing to the Associated Charities for distribution among the needy, with sewing machines for rent. Baggage and storage items will be sold at public auction at the Southern Hotel on April 30, 1900. Danteway and Polk & Co in Butte City announce move to 15 West Broadway with Thompson Investment to provide city directories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Nule
Southern Hotel
Danteway
R. L. Polk & Co
Butte City Directory Publishers
West Broadway
Thompson Investment Company
Width of the Blue Vein in Colusa Parrot Mine Case
The continuing cross examination of miner Charles C. Rueger details ore widths, fault lines, and vein contacts in the Colusa Parrot and Anaconda mines. Rueger describes the blue vein as formed after the Anaconda lode, estimates broad ore-bearing widths, and notes cross faults affecting the disputed ground while court adjourns and resumes proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C. Rueger
Mr. Rueger
Colonne Parrot and Anaconda
Rueger
Anaconda Lode
Knowles
Hughes
John W. Cotter
Wiley
Burger
Dredging Co Incorporation Listed In Anaconda
Articles of Incorporation filed for French Gulch Dredging Company. Principal office is Anaconda. Directors named: M. Donahue, M. Greenhood, T. Davidson, W. HR. Allen, H. R. Whitehill. Capital stock $200,000 in 20,000 shares, $95,000 paid in. Major holders: Marcus Daly $85,000, Davidson and Allen $5,900 each, Greenhood $200, Donahue and Whitehill $50 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
M. Donahue
M. B. Greenhood
T. ©. Davidson
W. HR. Allen
H.R. Whitehill
Ares
Marcus Daly
T. ¢. Davidson
W. Tt. Allen
M.J. B. Greenhood
BR. Whitehill
Transfer of railway franchises to electric company record
A deed dated February 28, 1900 transfers from the Butte U Consolidated Railway Company to the Butte Electric Company all franchises property and privileges granted by the city to the Silver Bow Railroad Company. Filed for record in the county clerk's office. Consideration stated as other valuable considerations with two $100 war revenue stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte U Consolidated Railway Company
Butte Elertirie Company
Silver Baw Railroad Company
Wan
McCarthy Livingston Bout Set For Butte Card
Kid McCarthy of Meaderville faces Jack Livingston of St Paul in a 35 round bout before the Butte Athletic Association this evening. McCarthy weighs 135 pounds and is regarded as a young promising boxer after a favorable preliminary with Opie. Livingston has appeared before the club on several occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid McCarthy
Meaderville
Jack Livingston
Butte Athletic Associaion
McCarthy
Opie
Livingston
St. Paul Iid
Silver Orem and Flora Silver wed in quiet Butte ceremony
William Orem and Misa Flora Silver, popular Butte youths, married at the M. E. church south parsonage with Rev. J. M. Settle officiating. The ceremony was intimate with a few friends present. After next week the couple will reside at 283 South Montana Street.
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William Orem
Misa Flora Silver
Butte
M. E. Church
J. M. Settle
Local business notices and service listings in Butte area
Local brief items list practitioners and firms including Dr Read dentist at 115 North Main, Orton Bros pianos and organs 219 Main, J G Bates tuner Montana Music Co, John N Olson Mule Teacher and Orchestra at 312 West Park, A B Jones 71 East Park, Dolman changes law office to 21 Silver Bow block, Chemists and assayers Pate Drug and Supply 116 East Park, Uy Butte Stave Repair 218 B Park, Macdonald & Lynch office move to 21 North Main, sale ad for cooking stove and bedstead fixtures, plus an ad for Overland whisky $1.25 per bottle from Montana Liquor Co.
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Dr. Read
North Main
Orton Bros
Ao Main
J.G. Bates
Montana Music/ company
John N. Olson
West Park
Jones
East Park
C. G. Dolman
Silver Bow Block
Pate! Drug and Y Supply Company
East Park Street
Uy Butte Stave Repair Company
Phon
B. Park
Macdonald & Lynch
Goldberg Ticket
Betstead and
Springs
East Second Street
South Butte
Overland
Montana Liquor Co
Notable Figures Visit Butte and Local Notices
Joe Scott of Miles City visits Butte while W G Gilbert returns from Los Angeles. Inlay McRae and G G Earle visit, with Missox Edith and Mabel Barle in town. Miles Finlen returns from the east delaying a trip to the south of France. W H Lockhart greets friends in Butte as Col W C Ash recuperates at Gregson Springs. Mr and Mrs C F Feather man of Philipsburg guesting with TJ Wikins. Feather man treasurer of Granite county. Six Mayor P S Harrington leaves for Salt Lake, awaiting further surgery in Baltimore. J H Goodland and W M Royal file bankruptcy petitions. amended suit in R J Mure et al vs R D Bartlett re Beaverhead county title. Arthur B Browne in city. may head to Pony district. Don Hayer v Miles Cavanaugh et al to move trial to Deer Lodge county. hearing April 7. H Strasberger must not use the McRae Strasberger name. Funeral set for Dr M S Bacon at 45 East Park Hoffman House. Montana Commandery Kent Knights to attend. John Carcook funeral ordered by Eminent Commander Edwin Skinner.
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G. G. Earle
Glendive
Missox Edith and
Mabel Barle
Deer Lodge
Butte
Miles Finlen
France
W. H. Lockhart
Sage
Jefferson County
W. C. Ash
Baker City
Ore
Gregson Springs
C. F. Featherman
Philipsburg
Tj.t. Wikins
Featherman
Granite County
Harrington
Salt Lake
Balt Lake
J. H. Goodland
Pony District
Boas Tweed Group
Don Hayer
Miles Cavanaugh
Frank Davis
James Sanders
Jail Twice and Married Once A Man Named L G Livingston
L G Livingston, about five months in this city, faces a jury for a January 13 forged check incident at Paxson and Rockefeller's drug store. He previously avoided forgery charges after a motion to dismiss. He claimed a $50 check from Hy. B. Gaffney via a “house cleaning” business sale paid him for work. The trial proceeded with cross examination about other possible bogus payments and a witness testimony of gold pieces used in a “flash” with a girl present. The case was sent to the jury for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Livingston
Livingston
Clancy
Paxson & Rockefelor
West Park Street
Hy .B. Gaffney
Gaffney
Paxson
Mr. Keily
Fred Tallon
Harry Gaffney
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Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Co
S. Main
South Africa
Great London Journals
Evans’ Book Store
North Main St
Grady
Butte, Mont
White Front
North Main Street
Fifth Avenue M. &J
AnKole M. &J
Rincoas Grand
Wice
Modjar Streer
Nlain St
Thos
F. Courtney
District Court of the United
Silver Bow
Hiram Knowles
Sedge
Marchite
Geo. W. Aproule
T. B. Stephens
Medical Society Officers
Joseph Cotter
National Undertaking Company
Dr. German
N. Main
Dandrud
Ned Sarest
Newbro
C. C. Rueger
William A. Clark
Charles H. Sarkett
W. B. Rogers
Helena
Edward Dorland
Thomas Leary
Golf Chief
Moose Lake
Electric Company
Joe Scott
Miles City
W. G. Gilbert
Los Angeles
Inlay McRae
District Court of
Lewis and Clarke County
City
Strasberger
McRae-Strasberger Harness Co
Rod H. Mark
M. 8. Bacon
Hoffman House
Montana Commandery
No. 3
Masonic Temple
John Carkook
Edwin Skinner
Huie Pock
Bute
China
South Main Street
Apio P ES
Caffney
Aml Novelties
Second Judicial District
State of
Silver Bowch
Pytricken
Doyle
Silverbow
Patrick F. Days
James Dolan
Clinton C. Clark
James ¥. Wilkins
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