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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1900
Page
3
Police Magistrate Sullivan opened a docket with fifteen disturbance cases this morning. The proceedings covered common breaches of peace and related minor offenses, reflecting a routine session in the police court.
A group including James H Griffin and Tom Clancy faced arraignment on disturbing the peace charges. Griffin denied involvement beyond removing a disturbance witness, with a judge warning him about his conduct. Mrs A Carney and daughter Mat Ue also arraigned for beating Mrs Browning. John Morrison and Eva Reed pled guilty to malicious mischief for breaking a window, with Eva’s charge dismissed, and other cases set for tomorrow. Several others including John Hoy and Clark enthusiasts await hearings. multiple defendants pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and were fined ten dollars each.
Marcus Daly dies this morning prompting tributes from Captain T W Buzzo General Charles Warren and John Noyes. Montana leaders credit Daly with major mining development and mass distributions of wealth, while business leaders plan a meeting at Kingsbury block to discuss the death and its impact.
Dispatches from New York indicate a decision on the place of interment is not yet made while a gener al belief holds the burial will occur in New York where Mia Daly and the family will live. Daly Donohoe Moyer bank closes today in honor of the senior partner and all Butte banks are to close on the funeral day.
Mr Daly’s fortune is variably estimated between 10 and 15 million dollars with the 15 million figure favored. He holds large holdings in the Amalgamated Caper company and related enterprises and owns substantial property in Bitter Root and Anaconda.
William Scanlon, attorney for Mr Daly, left Butte for his bedside and was present at his death. D J Hennessy and W W Dixon also left for New York after news of the illness, aiming to arrive today. James T Finlen, son of Miles Finlen, departed for New York last night hoping to reach before he died. A local editor recalls Marcus Daly's deeds as among his least known. On a train at Ogden, Superintendent Burill of Kemmerer coal mines then owned by the Anaconda company was met two years ago.
A reporter learns of a Swede miner's death in a Wyoming coal mine and a controversial claim that fines are not paid to the widow. Daly directs funds to help the widow, promising secrecy to avoid his anger, while Burrill notes the death resulted from the victim's disobedience.
Marcus Daly, born in Ireland and longtime Montana figure, led in copper and silver interests and wielded political influence against W A Clark. The text recounts Daly’s role in state politics, including capital location battles, senate contests, and party maneuvers. The Daly firm, Daly Donahoe and Moyer, will continue banking unchanged.
Special to the Inter Mountain Livingston Nov 12 The funeral services for Sheriff Young were held at 2 pm in Miles hall as no church could accommodate the attendance. The A O U W conducted the service with Rev W F Chirk of the Congregational church aiding. A large crowd including sheriffs from outside counties and various orders attended. The Grand Lodge A O U W officers led the grave ceremonies with K of P and Woodmen, and state A O U W officers presided. Unconfirmed rumor has it the murderer was cornered near Reed's point with around sixty men surrounding. Under Sheriff Frank N Beller's condition is not favorable for recovery.
Governor Smith announces a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Sheriff Young in Park County. Henry Mikesell released on bond today, charged with burglary from an incident several months ago. Also a personnel notice seeking a first class solicitor and a strong boy aged 15 or 16.
A Washington dispatch reports the navy will test 12 inch and 6 inch guns at Indianhead proving grounds this week. Built in Washington navy yard, the weapons are for monitors of the Arkansas class and various ships under construction. The 12 inch gun fires a 860 pound projectile with about 400 pounds of smokeless powder, capable of perforating heavy armor, with 46442 foot tons of energy and speeds near 2600 feet per second. Admiral Bradford may cite $600,000 for future gun construction in his annual report.
Local items list professionals and businesses including Jackson photographer at 61 W Park, Dr German at 114 N Main, Orton Bros pianos at 219 N Main, J G Bates tuner, and Montana Music phone 604. Notices of Dr Forsyth resuming practice Nov 13 1900, move of Dr McIntyre to 818 Went Broadway phone 612, seed shop at 66 W Broadway, and stenography job ad. A. C. Stevens welcomes a 10 pound boy at 1139 East Mercury. Matt Flynn arrested for petty larceny over 600 cigars from Openheimer's on South Arizona and alleged sale to Utah avenue saloon.
News flickers through Butte as a fire under ground at the Bell and Diamond mines is confirmed by officials. Fire in an air shaft east of the Bell was found Saturday evening and miners worked all day to subdue it between the 200 and 300 foot levels. A telegraph message says the last vestige of the fire has been eliminated, with speculation pointing to miner carelessness as the cause.
District court sessions were adjourned until 2 pm Wednesday in Montane to honor Marcus Daly. Judge Lindsay presided with Judge E N Harwood Edwin M Faun b and Cornelius F Kelly praising Daly for developing the district’s mineral resources.
The United States court opened this afternoon in the top floor of the Oweley block with court officials showing satisfaction. Petitions for final discharge in the Helena Book and Stationery Co and James R. Crownover cases, and the report of receiver C D Foster for Silver Bow Plumbing and Electrical Supply Co, are being heard by Judge Knowles.
Mayor McCarthy opposes the measure but cannot block it as council grants authority to Dr Alexander. Three policemen Leif Koren George Lawlor and Samuel Phillips would canvas the city and demand vaccination certificates or arrest unvaccinated residents. Doubts rise over enforcement practicality and potential public disorder. two smallpox cases reported at 21 Nevada Avenue and quarantine for the home.
A fire at the Standard building in Anaconda damaged only a waste paper room in the rear. Firefighters arrived promptly and prevented major damage.
County Superintendent B P Downey announces the regular examination for teaching certificates will be conducted at the office of the county superintendent of schools on November 16 and 17. Engraving offered by Rubenstine and Co at 73 Park with gold plated and silver hearts priced at 2e up.
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