This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
6
The Inter Mountain informs subscribers in Anaconda that the trip to Paris or Cape Nome is an open contest. The event includes Butte and Anaconda among interested participants.
David Watch, struck last night by a man named Feants Murry, faced a near lynching threat as tensions rise after Murry's failed attempt involving a weapon. Walsh sought sheriff protection after being warned by Murry supporters near the city hall. Murry is jailed on assault charges and awaits a hearing while Sheriff Coates investigates.
Herman Irvine, an Anaconda youth, was crippled after attempting to board a moving ore train on the BOA main line between Anaconda and Gregson Springs. He was taken home for treatment after the accident near Tran mines east of Anaconda. The boy fell under the train while trying to board, badly mangling a leg, and was cared for by a rancher and then brought to town. He was sent to consult a specialist in Vinton Iowa, accompanied by his brother Frank Belk and Sidney Belk.
County Treasurer P D Twohy presents March finances showing tax revenue, licenses amounting to 20600, receipts from clerical offices, and other miscellaneous sources. Details limited due to legibility. totals indicate steady incomings from multiple local streams.
A fragmented OCR text describes a monthly Northwest publication named Northwest Tystructer. It mentions topics about education, schools, and teacher needs, noting plans to hire staff and address vital matters for pupils and premises in Montana.
A chaotic night near Merthy's beaming house on East Cammerfell Avenue ended with David Walsh overpowering Prank Murray after a confrontation sparked by Murray's reported trouble seeking. Walsh reportedly drew a revolver during the struggle as onlookers fled and police locked Murray up.
In a tense incident, Walsh grabbed the pistol from Murry and wrested it away. Court stenographer J. J. McGuinness helped separate them, arresting Murry while Wok charged with the revolver. An inquiry found Murry had recently bought the gun at a Main Street pawn shop. the weapon was fully loaded when retrieved.
The Huskin Bee amateur performance last night under St. Mark's Guild drew a full house at the Margaret theater. Miss Clara Louise Thowpson and Mrs. Nettie Thomp son instructed the cast, with Hoft as Upland and Toe as Parmer Wornhopper among the stars. The program featured Hey Rube, Corfield Cadets, Cuke Walk, and Twentieth Century Belles and Chappivs, delighting the audience with lively specialties.
The Hearst Free Library lists April offerings across philosophy theology social science natural science and arts, detailing attendance cards issued and total counts. The schedule notes varied subjects and activities under each department, reflecting a broad reading and learning focus for the month.
James Cousins sues for divorce from his wife Margaret Cousins in a district court. He states residence in Methane for two years and accuses Margaret of adultery with William Mehag at 18 and onl BineeT in Sacramento. The couple has two children Frank, 9, and Mary, 4, and custody is sought. The plaintiff cites a family jarnet lace age and Cousins' wevelt as background.
Republican voters are urged to meet May 30 to May 31 between 4 and 8 pm at designated locations for selecting delegates and alternates to the state convention, with a county meeting later in Deer Lodge to fix the nomination process. Names listed include Carroll Routh, Stuart Lust, Creed Gold, and others. committee chairs JOSLYN and LEW COLEMAN.
Locally sponsored ads list McRae Co offerings including Turkish baths and bathed goods with prices and new waists. Mentioned are a false fire alarm at Birch and Sixth streets, a marriage at No 1 Hickory Street, and new teacher certificates issued by Miss Gleeson. A Nugget mining location notice and Subscriptions offer for Tater Mountain premiums are noted along with room rental and Cape Nome trade references.
Miss Agnee O Boyle sues Herman Johnsen owner of Anaconda steam laundry for 10000 dollars plus 275 medical bills claiming an unsafe mangling machine without guards caused her left hand to be crushed on February 1 while she worked as a girl. She alleges negligent placement of the machine, resulting in amputation of all five fingers and ongoing pain and illness. She seeks compensation and costs.
The new school board met with President Fitzpatrick Jones and Superintendent Kilroy present. They reviewed refinancing the $4000 bond issue payable June 21, noting rates could drop from 7 percent to 4 or 5 percent, planning to refinance in 1910. A request from G Nelson to use a Lincoln school room for Swedish language teaching six to seven weeks was granted. Ursuline nuns may use a room in Tryan school two hours daily from June 21. Teacher selection remains delayed as the committee reviews applications.
Sam Laundry an aid timer in Anaconda and Westbound passenger to Cape Nome will travel today. Luder St Jean and Dr J L St Jean of Butte plan to leave next Monday for the same destination. A few other Anaconda residents expect to go to Cape Nome and will depart soon.
The Anaconda Coal company formerly at the Montana Union depot is reported to have renamed and reorganized, with expected linkage to the Amalgamated Coal company or the Amalgamated-Diamondville Coal company. Little detail is known about plans under the new name beyond a probable relocation of its business office.
Notice announces public sale of merchantable freight and storage charges tied to parcels and mining claims in Silver Bow county Montana. It lists totals for freight storage sale costs, describes property including sandstone shipments to Silver State National Bank and multiple mining claims, plus school district bond auction details and official dates.
Notice of public publication for Mining Application No. 4187 filed by Mountain Chief and Blackwell Consolidated Mining company through Guy J. Reed. Claims cover 11.21 acres on Golden Crown Lode in Homestake district Jefferson County Montana, with 0.59 acres in conflict with King Star lode. survey Nos Av46 and adjacent conflicts noted.
The Xenophanes Placer Mining claim in Silver Bow county Montana is named as co owned. The Butte Land & Investment Co led by S V Kemper demands William Richardson and Charles M Buck pay their share of labor and improvements totaling 50 dollars each for 1896 to 1899 with interest and costs within ninety days. If not paid, their rights to the claim will vest in the mining company which has performed the work.
United States Land Office Helena Mont April 28 1900 records Augustus Pr 5 Posen filing for patent on 479 ione feet extended 1185 feet east and 248 feet west from center of discovery shaft of Copper Dream Dade Mining Claim Summit Valley unorganized district Silver Bow Montana Survey No 5806 town 3 north range 7 west describes corner monuments and bearings ending with incomplete coordinates
Butte to Boulder and return and Butte to Basin and return and Butte to Alhambra and re sees FRG date of sale Saturdays and Sundays only return limit Monday following date of sale. Butte to Boulder and return 41 North Main street J BE DAWSON General Agent.
Notices announce Henry Smith and John Hopkins filing for Sunny Side Lode patent in Silver Bow County Montana with reference to survey No 5734 and surrounding lodes. second notice by John Helehan filing for Hibernian Lode patent in Silver Run County. additional filings include Little McQueen Placer claim and related survey details with exact bearings and coordinates, first publications in 1909 and 1900 respectively.
Kate T Cobban of Butte Montana filed March 27 1900 for 18.63 acre mining claim on Blackwell Lode in Homestake district Jefferson county Montana designated Sur No 5757 in town 8 north range 6 west. Claim in conflict with Bur No 2811 Home stake lode and Golden Crown lode adjacent. First publication March 28 1900.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.