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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
5
Rumors say trouble looms at Cape Nome as alien claimants threaten to defend mining rights with Winchesters. Capitalists have staked vast beach claims and allege widespread fraudulent filings, prompting citizenry and lawyers to prepare for possible litigation once the region opens.
A Boston broker cites a Boston News Bureau report showing Standard Oil reduced Utah Consolidated stock from 130000 to 60000 shares. He says the public misreads their stake in copper stocks and notes past copper booms where they bought large blocks and options to control, profiting as prices rose.
In Madison County Red Bluff excitement rose after a metallic sample baffled local assessor. Professor Traphagan of the agricultural college tentatively labeled it platinum awaiting chemical tests. A Montreal company under G D B Turner plans a large ore concentrator as heavy new equipment replaces old gear to treat high grade gold ore found nearby.
L A Sisley returns from Denver Rock Island and displays a ton sample of ore at 48 East Roadway offices. The property is pitched as the best stock proposition in Butte with shares tightening for promoters goals. Eastern buyers plan to secure an interest and a deal may close at a favorable price. Several thousand 10-cent shares remain for local buyers, then price could rise to 25 cents and later around 60 cents.
A ton of ore from the Denver Rock Island mine was unloaded on the sidewalk in front of L A Bisley & Co. on East Broadway drawing hundreds. Police asked the exhibitor to move the ore. Bisley predicts booming activity in the Montana St Regis district and new mines this summer.
A brief note highlights a novelty in the amusement line, emphasizing rare distinct features and genuine appeal. The piece remarks on its unique charm and the public interest in novel entertainments, noting Gentry's presence as a distinguished element.
A traveling act featuring monkeys elephants and a famed trainer Jessor Gentry opens Thursday May 30 for four days under a city tent at Galena and Jackson streets. Admission is affordable and the program promises high moral instruction with education and entertainment.
Joseph Hogan, a long time Butte resident and former state legislator, died yesterday after a brief pneumonia illness. He served as mine inspector for four years under Gov. Toole and later worked as a miner at the St. Lawrence mine. He leaves a wife and four children. funeral set for Tuesday at 2 PM from the family home 837 West Broadway.
Veterans of two wars attended memorial services at Mountain View church last evening. Dr. Albritton gave an eloquent tribute to departed heroes as the church, beautifully decorated with floral designs, was crowded to capacity. Mrs. Thomas Flavin led a stirring rendition of The Star Spangled Banner and the service closed with America.
Two thousand spectators witnessed a ragged exhibition as Butte’s ball team lost 19 to 6. Proctor struggled with lack of support, throwing slow pitches that were repeatedly hit for returns, while Helena beat Great Falls 9 to 1 in another game. The management announced women’s special viewing times for forthcoming evenings.
In a Saturday game, Butte and Anaconda traded a close first six innings before the seventh saw the visitors pull away to an 11 to 5 win. Yesterday’s contest mirrored the disaster as Butte unraveled late, tipping the scale toward Anaconda with a decisive seventh inning.
Lucy Morgan, a 19 year old from California who had lived in Butte for a year, attempted death by swallowing carbolic acid in San Francisco last Wednesday. She left Butte about three weeks ago to visit relatives and remains in danger.
Sealed bids may be received by Geo C Fitschen until 6 o clock p m May 1900 for labor and materials plumbing and steam heating for alterations of the Exchange Building on South Main street Butte Mont Plans and specifications are available at rooms 25 and 26 Owsley block Kern Nickels architects Ink tablets and envelopes offered by The Fair wax works and other items mentioned are included in the notice.
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