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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1899

Page

3

Railroad push on Oregon Short Line toward National park

Oregon Short Line moves to secure right of way from Idaho Falls to St Anthony with contracts from residents and non-residents alike. Tax Agent Evans reports near total acquisition. Bancroft says route will be pushed this summer if rights secured. Concurrently Northern Pacific accelerates Camas prairie extension toward Clearwater, with Kendrick traveling in private car. Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen urge grievances to General Superintendent, delegates present from all divisions.

National Park Inter Mountain Salt Lake Evans Bancroft Mr. Bancroft Rexburg St. Anthony Idaho Falls Snake River Blackfoot Land Office Mr. Thomas United States General Protective Board The Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood J. W. Kendrick Northern Pacific Railroad St. Paul Clearwater Northern Pacific Camas Prairie District Camas Prairie Clearwater River Lapwai and Nezher Prairies Lapwai Creek Cattonwood Creek Craig Mouns Rain Plateau

Late reports on Noble fall from bicycle worsen condition

Murray Freund's hospital notes say John Noble is not improving eleven days after his head injury from a bicycle accident. Other items include Neary murder trial prep with witness subpoenas, a divorce cross-bill reply, ore theft arraignment, and a safety-door case in Judge Clancy's court. Tassell's $1 shoe sale at 25 Wet Park.

Murray & Freund's Hospital John Noble James J. Neary Alexander Murray John Fox Edmund Labbe P. F. Jennings Murray Sopanale John O'Neill Murray James McNamara James T. Neary

Lost watch and money in Vienna hall incident

Little Welch a Vienna dance hall worker is accused by F W Elgin of swindling him out of a $35 watch and $12 in cash after drinks at Casino theater. Elgin pursued her to a Montana house room, where a man called the Montana Kid allegedly assaulted him as Welch vanished with the loot. Police notified.

Little Welch Vienna Dance Hall Montana F. W. Elgin Elgin Casino Theater Kittle

Dorothy block sold for forty five thousand dollars

Mrs. J. V. Suprenant sold the elegant Dorothy block to Thomas Gavin for 45000 dollars. The structure, completed only weeks ago, is noted for its modern construction and design.

Dorothy Block J. V. Suprenant Thomas Gavin

Notable arrivals and movements in Beaverhead county scene

Dr. and Mrs. Fred J. Hiss arrived from Virginia City this morning. J. E. Morse, prominent in Beaverhead county affairs, was in the city today. Mrs. Laurence Harris and Miss Hattle i Young left for Chicago and the east. M. B. Parker, civil engineer, in the mountains near Ogden, is in town. Fred H. Rice, of Springfield Mass formerly Montana, visits Butte with Basin and Bay Slate Mining backers. Reid & Kennedy relocate their real estate office to 3 West Broadway Rooms 6 and 7 to greet friends.

Fred J. Hiss Montana Glass Brothers Basin and Bay Slate Mining Company Butte

Smoke Nuisance Plans discussed by Montana smelters

Judge Lindsay heard the smoke nuisance matter as county attorney read four letters from Parrot Colorado, Butte Reduction Works, and Butte & Boston managers. They described options from new flues and water absorption to building 600 foot stacks and moving the Parrot or smelter sites, with costs ranging from 150000 to 360000 dollars.

Lindsay Montana Parrot Colorado Company Butte Reducion Works Butte & Boston Robert D. Grant Parrot Company J. P. Connolly Butte Kelly Ihan Amalgamated Copper Company R. F. Pearce

Fumes over city smoke plan and air current tests

Mr Bakerman argues smoke dispersal must reach east of the city, or be useless. He suggests the Butte and Boston company test upper atmosphere currents at 600 to 800 feet to determine if smoke would spread when lower layers are calm, warning mining ventures may waste millions on stacks that fail to disperse fumes.

A. H. Wethey New York Anaconda Butte S. Ratterman Boston & Montana Butte & Boston Ratterman United States Repath Batterman Mountain View Court House Great Northern Railroad Wixway North Montana Bakerman Butte & Roston Company H. Mann Hudyan Remedy CO Stockton Ellis and Market Streets San Francisco Cal

Coursing and local notices mix in Westside Park area

A jumble of city items lists events, sales, and notices across Butte Montana. Reads like a rapid-fire, locally sourced rundown: retail ads for hats, shoes, groceries, and painting. a bankrupt stock sale. a grand concert by the Silver Bow Glee Club at the Grand Opera House. an accident involving Earl Gilbert near Granite Street. and a Grace M E church tenth anniversary program being prepared for next Sunday evening. Includes addresses on West Broadway and Main Street, and a few business names such as H J Loebinger and Clark Talbott.

South Park Hutte South Main Street Butte H. J. Loebinger N. Main Street Clark & Talbott Utah South Butte McTuch Loranger Probst Torrent Park Julia Marlowe Oxfords Tageell West Park Silver Bow Glee Club Grand Opera House Earl F. Gilbert J Butter Business College Granite Street Missoula Guich Enworth League of the Grace M 1E Church

Epworth League Night at Methodist Church Tomorrow

Mr Wise presents the historical part as the church displays league colors. Ice cream will be served after the program tomorrow evening at the Methodist church.

Epworth League

Forgery case adjourned after preliminary hearing

The preliminary hearing in the forgery case against Fred DeLyly and Howard McKinty was held in Justice Harrington's court. Grant Bartlett, restaurant owner, testified DeLyly cashed a $10 check at Baker's restaurant using the name Ellis. J. K. Heslot denied signing the check, and city Detective Murphy described DeLyly's arrest. DeLyly bound over to district court with $2,000 bond. McKinty discharged on this count, held on another charge.

Fred DeLyly Howard McKinty Justice Harrington Grant Bartlett Baker's Restaurant de Lyle Lyle Ellis J. K. Heslot W. A. Clark & Bros Murphy DeLyle McKinty

Building Trades Troubles Hit Butte Construction

A widespread carpenters strike began in Butte yesterday over nine hours pay for eight, suspending work on several new city buildings. Eight contractors were fined $200 each by the Carpenters union. Masons on several projects were also called off, including the county treasurer Holland residence and Basin reservoir concrete crew demand.

Bfe Butte Exchange Carpenters’ Union Holland Jana Parsons Winters, Parsons & Boomer Basin Reservoir

Copper Shares Rise as Weak Holders Are Shaken Out

The copper market shows a slight improvement today, suggesting weak holders have been largely eliminated. Bulls manipulated the price to reveal public interest, implying the next uptick hinges on dispelling the remaining small traders.

Market Shifts Signal New Rise In Prices

Today's trading shows bedrock likely reached as Boston and Montana opened at 240 and posted 350 at close. Butte and Boston fluctuated, ending near 90 after trading around 33. Parrot hints at rising above 60 again, with prices moving from 856% low to 5 at Utah Con closing at 41% up from 10 opening.

Boston Montana Butte Parrot Utah

Rask brothers fined for cruelty to horses

John and Peter Rask appeared before Judge Sullivan and pled guilty to cruelty to animals. They were fined 4 dollars each after officers halted their mistreatment of a team of horses they were driving.

John Peter Rask Sullivan

Card of Thanks for sympathy after husbands funeral

The underaigned desires to thank friends who extended sympathy and aid during the obsequies of her husband whose remains were interred in Mount Moriah cemetery yesterday. In this great affliction she expresses inexpressible gratitude toward all who aided in lifting her burden of grief. Mrs T. J. Combellack.

Mount Moriah T. J. Combellack

Will contest case in Anaconda court

Special to the Inter Mountain reports a jury selected for the Hugh Whitcraft will contest. Adelaide Henderson, Whitcraft’s recipient of letters, testified with Whitcraft writing proven by a memorandum book. Two eastern experts will challenge the will’s genuineness. Separately, Sanford Currier’s adultery case was dismissed on promise of reform and return to his family. Mrs Walker’s hearing is set for tomorrow. K. J. Pearson was discharged after trial for receiving stolen goods from boys.

Anaconda Hugh Whitcraft J. P. Thomas Charles Gallegar Thomas J. Stracheh John McGinty John Kimmerlee G. D. Trapper J. J. Kinney Alfred Bergen Daniel Davis J. M. Goddard Peter Ansgard John Hahm J. P. Dunn Adelaide Henderson Whitcraft Sanford Curerier Mra. Walker Mra Walker K. J. Pearson

Gold fillings lowest rates at Silver Bow Harness Shop

Dr Wix announces going out of business sale of the stock at Silver Bow Harness Shop East Park. The entire stock of fine harnesses saddlery whips dusters and related items will be sold at a discount of 18 to 20 percent until close out. Come early for best selection.

Silver Bow Harness Shop East Park

Also Mentioned on This Page

News OF the Railroads Calvin F. Lamb Pocatello H. Douglas Montpelier A. Brennan J. Foster A. T. Butler Lima Geo Eres Lima M. Mullen OF Butte Salifornia Table Fruit GAN Secee Nee Cee Rinehart Lena Herring Aginst Phillip Herring Herring Don Murphy Helena Nicholas Househild Nichols Great Northern Burns Boston & Montana Company Anaconda Mining Company Clancy Tassell Wet Park Reid & Kennedy Owsley Block West Broadway City News Brier Westside Park Montana Muale Co Aes Satips V. Peters Harvard Weat Broadway Drug and Assay Supply Company East Park Street Dr. Wis Dr. Wix
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