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Newspaper

Daily Inter Mountain

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

3

End of Nixon Choe in Sight in Bankrupt Case

The long Nixon bankruptcy reaches a pause as defense and creditors discuss next steps. L W Nixon testified on smuggling from Central America and Guatemala, claiming earnings of 15 to 20 thousand dollars and funds moved through the Silver City Mercantile Company. Witnesses described loan actions and the sale of stock to Cook, with adjournment set to 2 pm for rebuttal.

L. W. Nixon Nixon Mexico Montana Guatemala Columbia Zealandia San Francisco Central America Butte Lotts Beardes Silver City Mercantile Company Northern Pacific Railroad James Berry Cooney Brothers W. L. Moyer Daly, Donahoe & Moyer's Bank M. Nixon Cook Mr. Moyer South Butte A. F. Bray Co. T. Swinborne Bray Kirk Mra. Lott Clinton

Montana Medical Association Holds Annual Meeting Today

The Montana Medical Association convenes its regular annual meeting this afternoon and evening and tomorrow in the Hennessy building rooms. Attending physicians include Dr. Charles K. Cole and Dr. R. B. C. Brooke of Helena, Dr. J. C. Hunter of Boulder Springs, and Drs. H. W. Forter, C. M. Chambliss, and R. M. Whitefoot of Bozeman.

The Montana Medical Association Hennessy Charles K. Cole RB. C. Brooke Helena J. C. Hunter Boulder Springs

Copper Mining Stocks in Market Report

Copper mining shares move in active trading across the market. Owsley block offices report continued interest from investors, with inquiries flowing through the North Main Street exchange.

North Main Street Ladies’ Department Owsley Block Telephone

Voting Update From Northern and Burlington Short Line

Union Pacific and Burlington Ines report light turnout today as ballots are cast. Peter Sanger announces his withdrawal from the race, citing inability to travel to Paris or Nome and thanking supporters.

Northern Burlington Short Line Union Pacific Briscoe Peter Sanger Paris Ape Nome

Fleming Case Upheld Warrants Legal in Ice Swindle Charge

Judge Clancy ruled the arrest warrants against Timothy Fleming were valid in the case accusing him of attempting to swindle D J Hennessy of 3200. Attorney Healey's habeas corpus petition was denied after the writ of review, with the district court upholding the warrants.

Clancy Timothy Fleming D. J. Hennessy Justice Nichols Fleming James E. Healey District Court

Pride of Butte stables opens for boarders and livery

Local brief notes announce Charles Langlois expanding Pride of Butte stables for boarders and horses. Also listed are small business entries including Orton Bros prinos and organs, John N. Olson violin and mandolin teacher, A E Jones Tinware and roofing, and Fair Drug and Assay Supply. A birth, a death, and a railway Sunday excursion rate are noted, along with a beer wine sales claim and local lodge funeral details.

Orton Bros J. G. Bates Montana Munte Company John N. Olson Apa West Park A. E. Jones East Park Charles Langlois Butte Whiteway & Co Norm Main Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company East Park Street Horn Bk W. Broadway Butte, Anaconda & Pacific Railway Gregson Springs Montana Liquor Co James Luge Walkerville Peace and Harmony Lodge Sons of St. Beerker Silver Bow Lodge No A. W

Lucena seeks leave to erect monument at Stuart grave

Wadeworth executrix petitions district court to allow placing a grave monument after settling debts leaving about 542.52. Anderson vs Carlson shows default entered in Judge Lindsay's court. Edwards administratrix bond filed for William F. Edwards estate, 1500 with sureties Reynolds and Hauswirth. Livingston case grants 60 days to prepare bill of exceptions and motion for new trial while serving five year forge sentence.

Lucena Wadeworth Samuel H. Stuart District Court Stuart Magnus Anderson William Carlson Lindsay Elizabeth J. Edwards William F. Edwards W. E. Reynolds Simon Hauswirth Clancy L. G. Livingston Livingston

Nipper mine receiver order signed by Judge Clancy

The order appointing a receiver for the Nipper mine was signed by Judge Clancy this afternoon. A five day stay on proceedings at the defendants request paused the receiver taking possession.

Nipper Clancy

Delegates Arrive for Republican State Convention in Butte

Delegates including A J Fisk Helena H M Lamb E M Hall Nat C Beasley W S Prather J B Clark Big Timber and T J Porter Miles City arrive in Butte for the Republican state convention. Hotel accommodations are scarce and many delegates will travel in on tonight’s trains. Next Saturday marks the Paris Cape Nome contest’s end as residents plan for a major journey. If Paris wins, routes to Chicago may vary via two possible itineraries.

Repubean City A. J. Fisk Helena H. M. Lamb E. M. Hall Nat C. Beasley W. S. Prather J. B. Clark Big Timber T. J. Porter Miles City Inter Mountain Butte Paris Nome Chicago

Why Smith Left Home in a California Mining Plot

The telegram from Tom Hinds sparked a dramatic Montana political crisis involving Governor Bob Smith, Acting Governor Spriggs, and Senator W. A. Clark. Smith journeyed to Grass Valley California to close a mining deal, with Hinds arranging expenses and a large fee, while Spriggs moved to replace Norris in the state chair. The episode unsettled the Anaconda faction and left Smith’s political career in doubt as rumors of a trap and coup circulated in Helena and Butte.

Cla Washington, D.C Tom Hinds Bob Smith California Anaconda Spriggs W .A. Ie United States Senate Smith W. A. Clark Butte Democracy Heaven and Earth Hinds Miles Finlen Grass Valley Finlen Sioux City Edwin Norris Senate Sprigg Norris Destinaion Montana Cc. W. Clark Helena Daly Democrats Carlsbad John R. Toole Clark Bob San Francisco

Hot political coup dominates Helena day

Lieutenant Governor Spriggs used a Daly party clash to reshape Montana politics in Helena. Leaders from both factions faced rapid interviews as Spriggs controlled the timing of a key appointment amid a chaotic capitol scene.

Spriggs Capitol Tris Stnater Clark Helena Daly John BR. Toole W. M. Twohy Clark Charles W. Clark

Appointment quarrel ends as Clark supporters gain bid

The Clark faction pressed for an immediate appointment to succeed himself but Spriggs stood firm. After heated words the delay ended, Daly leaders conceded, and the appointment moved to Washington with restored good feeling.

Clark Spriggs Senator Clark

Shinnick Money Exempt In Civil Case

Judge Clancy ruled today in Joseph Williams v Shinnick that Shinnick’s $265 owed by the city was exempt from levy. The defendant must surrender a pawn ticket and a J T cigar brand registration certificate to Williams. Also listed are shelf paper, aluminum thimbles, and nickeled shears from The Fair at 79 W Park.

Clancy Joseph Williams J. T. Shinnick Shinnick Williams Williams Ao Pawn Ticket W. Park

Injunction Modified Over Meaderville Mining Case

Judge Clancy today modified the restraining order in the Dupont B. Vincent suit against Meyer Genzberger and about ten others involving title to the Little McQueen placer and Goose Mountain quartz claim at Meaderville. The modification allows water from the shaft and timbering of the rifts, but work must be finished by 3 o clock Friday.

Dupont B. Vincent Meyer Genzberger Little McQueen Goose Mountain Meaderville Clancy

Wax Works and Local Notables Populate Butte Scene

Local notes list W B Holmes from Meadow Creek N J Tidel as a Pony merchant in town. Doctors Foster Chambliss and Whitefoot visit, A K Driggs owner of Carbonate Hill mine arrives from Salt Lake. Austin Brown becomes Bully Mill superintendent at Sallee Cal after leaving Montana Ore Purchasing. C P Connolly county attorney reports warm East weather and explains black plague damage. Senator Clark appointment called wood ball. theater company hopes to return to Butte with Why Smith Left Home.

W. B. Holmes Meadow Creek T. H. Oxman Bully Mill Sallee Cal P. Connolly Orient Butte Senator Clark Connolly Smith

Grand Hall Renshaw Hall Tonight Promotion

Local ad offers kitchen flooring coverage for 14 dollars with full stock of 24 patterns. Advertises carpet company Prituford Harrison Carpet Co at Park and Main corners, promising fresh goods and high value per yard.

Grand Hall Renshaw Hall Prituford- Harrison Carpet Co Corner Park Main Streets

Unparalleled situation sparks Senate action on credentials

Washington May 16 The venue committee on privileges and elections is to meet next Friday to decide action in the Clark credentials reference. The move signals an unprecedented step by the Senate committee, with attention on the ongoing shark case and related matters. The notice includes other ads and filings from local businesses and a land claim notice in Montana.

Washington Clark Senate

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