Municipal Improvements Report Highlights City Work and Costs
Butte Montana April 1899 city council review of engineering and sewer operations for the year ending shows paving contracts at 3.65 per square yard totaling 636,707.22, storm and sanitary sewers costing 274, etc. total sewer line work 20,887 feet costing 27, 18, etc. and 21,688 feet of woolen sidewalks laid for 9,900.12 with most funded by special assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
Mont
E. O. Dugan & Co
Park Street
Arizona
Academy Granite
Wyoming Alley
Hamilton
Broadway
Park
Main Alley
Missoula Gulch
City sewer extensions and fire department report
The city plans a culvert extension from Park and Quartz to below Galena, a Buffalo Gulch sewer extension beyond the Butte, Anaconda & Pacific line, and a storm sewer in Idaho alley from near the High School to Gold Street. A 2 foot storm pipe is deemed sufficient. larger pipe may await future expansion. Sanitary sewer outlet near the Colorado smelter could be extended toward Silver Bow creek now a mill pond. Chief Flannery’s fire department report shows 153 alarms, up 35 from last year, with total loss near 17782 dollars and insurance 677250 dollars. Property valuation about 1296050 dollars, total insurance paid 649518 dollars, hose length 22050 feet, ladder 1820 feet, distance traveled 144 miles, and 64 hours of actual fire work. Department expenses total 471,000 dollars. Inventory lists department property at 20943.30 dollars.
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Jackson
Montana
Gold Street
Butte
Colorado
Silver Bow Creek
Flannery
Fire Department
Young forgers gang busted in Butte and Anaconda
In Butte two youths were arrested Saturday night and a third in Anaconda by City Detective Murphy for forging checks. The group includes H B Smith linked to Major W Smith, and Dexter who claimed the name Henry Brown. We found forged checks signed by J W Long A C Bergman and others. additional suspects were pursued and a fourth, Fred DeLyé, was captured with a gun and false ID. The gang also operated in Denver Salt Lake and Ogden before Montana exposure.
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Butte
Anaconda
Murphy
H. B. Smith
Major W. Smith
DeLyle
John Mack
Dexter
Io Higgins
T. C. Slemmons
West Park Street
Mr. Slemmons
Clark’s Bank
Henry Davis
J. K. Heslett
Slemmons
Major Smith
McGrath
Park and
Main Street
Henry Brown
Lafayette House
East Park Street
J. W. Long
A.C .Bergman
J. §. Carder
E. C. Mullins
J. K. Hesler
Thomas Carter
Senator Carter
Denver
Salt Lake
Mercury
Arizona Street
Fred Delye
Smith
Dretective Murphy
Outfit
Fanny Smith
Colorado
Eing
Ogden
Montana
Bennetts Death After Mine Injury In Leonard
Robert Bennetts died after being injured Saturday at the Leonard mine. He lingered until around 7 o clock yesterday morning with his devoted wife at his bedside. Coroner Jullien will conduct an inquest tonight at Richards undertakers. Short Line Park advertising notices describe privileges, picnics, amusements and a merry go round sought by CHAS LIEBENSTEIN. Also listed are dental ads for gold fillings and a summer home for rent by J. H. Fariss & Bro. Insurance and Rental Agents.
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Robert Bennetts
Leonard Mine
Jullien
Richards
Privleges
Addret
Chas
Liebenstein
Hennessy
Thompson Paint & Wall Paper Ad at 35 South Main
The Thompson Paint and Wall Paper company offers a large stock of elegant wall paper to be hung today. They advertise their address at 35 South Main Street with a telephone listing and ample rings for注文.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Paint & Wall Pa) Company
South Main Street
Court Orders Investigation On Smoke Nuisance In Butte
Judge Lindsay revisits the 1899 smoke nuisance order directing the county attorney to report within ten days what steps smelting companies have taken to abate pollution in Butte and surrounding areas. Court proceedings involve murder and theft cases, with various defendants entering pleas or awaiting trials.
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Lindsay
Butte
Cornelius Kelly
Local Court Records Include Divorce Decree and Citizenship
Jack Ledford faces delayed plea as Judge Lindsay sets next Saturday for the case. A decree of divorce is granted to Kailly M. Haskins from Haskins. Hugh Morrison, born in Canada, is admitted to citizenship by Judge Lindsay today.
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James
Peter Quello
Clancy
Lindsay
Haskins
Kailly M. Haskins
Hugh Morrison
Canada
Price Questioned In Larkin Property Hearing
W J Parks testified on the Larkin case, stating the Parrot mine locator believes the price paid by Boston & Montana for Snohomish and Tramway assets was inadequate. He cited surrounding property values and suggested the deed figure of 3000 dollars was far below true value, with the hearing extended to July 15.
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Larkin
William J. Parks
Parrot
Franklin Farrel
Parks
Doc” Larkin
Snohomish
Butte & Boston Company
Boston & Montana Company
Blake
Clerks Baseball Mishap At Park Leaves Martin Unconscious
William H. Martin, a clerk and clerks' baseball team member, was struck in the temple by a pitched ball at Athletic Park yesterday. He collapsed and convulsed, was taken to his room for examination, and by late night had regained consciousness and was out of danger.
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William H. Martin
Young Dunn Wallace
Martin
Athletic Park
Tempe
Noble Improves After Bicycle Accident
John G. Noble, a count reporter in Judge Lindsay's court, fell badly while bicycling on the flats south of town Saturday afternoon. He lay unconscious for hours, then showed signs of improvement yesterday and today is reported to be recovering fully. He remains at Murray & Freund's hospital in Rensold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Noble
Ryan's Water Filters in all saloons and dwellings urged
The notice states that people using drinking water should ensure Ryan's filter is attached in all saloons and dwellings. Dr. Rinehart, dentist, Hennessy block.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan
Dr. Rinehart
Hennessy Block
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Hight & Fairfield
McQueen Addition
Northern Pacific Round House
Gagnon
Kirt Ride
East Side
Dreaiwy
Bickenbach
Sansewer
Bauvune
Police
Bennetts
Dr. Wiz
J. H. Fariss & Bro. Insurance and Rental Agents
Silver Bow
Will
George W. Nicholson
Charles Wilson
Charles Pierson
Peter Breen
John Noble
Charles W. Blair
United States Circuit Court
Noble
Cyr Pauwellyn
James Tuohy
Jack Ledford
Miss Stephens
W. J. Parks
Mr, Noble
Rensold
P. J. Brophy& Co
Ladies Home Journal
IL Nevin
North Eorher
Alabama Street
Latey Bros
Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Nat
Melba ST. Clair
Sic
Brointy Coxpa
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