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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
8
Frank May's testimony damages Aukcorn's defense as the coroner's inquest reveals a violent clash at the Free Coinage lodging house. Witnesses describe Aukcorn firing or handling a pistol and pressuring Graham, while others recall alcohol fueled memory gaps before the fatal shooting of John Graham.
In a sharp courtroom scene the defendant denied telling May he shot a man but admitted borrowing May's razor. He claimed to be at the county jail fabricating a fairy tale about the murder. The jury concluded Aukcorn was the shooter after hearing the witnesses. A local notice touts writing tablets and stationery at the P O News Stand.
Richard OBrien vs Anaconda Mining denies most of the complaint. J W Shackelton vs W D Thornton building dispute dismissed in Judge Clancys court. Thomas J McGuire vs F M Alexander debt suit for 200 dollars vacated in Judge Lindsays court as most plaintiff representatives present.
Joseph Kingsley, a material witness in the state against Edgar Marshall for the murder of Mrs. Georgia Creech, had his bond fixed at $500 by Judge Clancy. Lacking friends or funds, Kingsley faces jail until after the trial in Marshall.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to cure painful feet and corns, promising instant relief for sweating and tired feet. It offers a free trial package by mail and notes a men’s dress shoe sale at Tussell's closing out.
Pritchard Harrison Carpet Co advertises kitchen door coverings for 14 dollars and promises choice from 24 patterns. The offer highlights fresh stock of new styles and claims the best selection in the city, with location shown at corner Park and Main streets.
Testimony is taken today in Butte in the suit Frank Farrell et al versus Boston and Montana W C Clark Montana Ore Purchasing Company and others alleging infringement of a converter patent. Plaintiff's H A Seymour of New York appears with attorney. Earlier testimony occurred in New York and Washington. The suits have been before the US court for several years.
Elijah Francis and Richard Stewoe as St. Louis Market sue Fred Olsen in Silver Bow Montana Justice Court to recover 62.50 plus costs for goods and money loaned. Olsen must answer by June 2 1900 at 10 a.m. in Butte court or judgment by default will be entered.
LW Nixon testified in a complex bankruptcy case involving the Nixons and Lotts. He details buying from Silver City Mercantile, loans totaling 7000 to Mrs Fanny J. Lott to purchase goods, notes for 6000, and mortgage ties to secure a note endorsed for his father. He recounts cash and stock values and provides a disputed total of his assets in Butte. The cross examination questioned loan practices and note timing, with attorney Wines pressing on the reliability of Nixon’s statements.
The Montana State Medical Association will convene at 2 p.m. in Silver Bow County Medical Association rooms with opening prayer by Rev. Albritton and welcome by Mayor McCarty. Papers cover acute suppurative macroeditis, treatment timing, metastastic melanosarcoma, bacteriological reasons in obstetrics and gynecology, pneumonia treatment, parotitis, surgical cleanliness, malpractice suits and X rays, physician as a man, water as remedy, cranial bone necrosis, and the gonococcus. The event continues all day Thursday with a banquet at McDermott Hotel Thursday night.
Market notes from Butte dated May 15 1900 show New York stocks opening modestly and rising slowly with small gains. Chicago open high low close show prices hovering as steel shares slipped near noon, causing a broader selloff while wheat remained quiet. brokerage offices advertise services at 4 North Main Street.
Dodwell & Co. announces the steamer Victoria will run one trip to Cape Nome to meet demand. Victoria is the largest in the Northern Pacific fleet between Tacoma and Hong Kong. First class Seattle to Nome rate $125, second class $75. Sail date given as May Mist from Seattle. Limited second class berths available. reservations advised. City telet office address listed.
Franklin Farrel and Thomas Wallace Jr. of Ansonia Conn former Parrot stock holders visit Butte today. W Mudd of Denver, president of the Leadville Pumping Association, arrived to examine mining property in the locality. J W Holter returned from Seattle after business and plans to handle Seattle real estate in Butte, deeming it the northwest’s most promising city.
Notice from School District No 1 Silver Bow County Montana authorized by a 1900 election to issue bonds for school construction. Bonds priced at 1000 each with 4 percent interest payable semi annually, due in twenty years, redeemable at ten. Auction set May 28 1900 at 3 pm in Butte, bids to net the district, $1000 bid guaranty, sale conditions and bid rejection rights noted.
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