Furnace Explosion Kills Miner at Butte Smelter
At the Butte and Boston smelter the matte furnace exploded shortly after midnight. Harry Maughtin died at Murray and Freund's hospital around 9:40 this morning from severe burns. John Roger survived with extensive injuries and was taken to hospital with other worker Join Isager in very serious but hopeful condition. An inquest will be held tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Maughtin
Murray & Trendn's
Butte & Boston
Maughtin
Join Isager
Walat
Butte
Roger
Murray & Freund's Hospital
Mateehtin
Chicago Avenue
Isle of Man
Granite
Henry Maughtin
Anaconda
Tutte
Phil Jullien
Trial resumes in $5,000 Zelner vs Oppenheimer case
Judge Lindsay overruled a motion for non-suit in the $5,000 damage suit arising from the York blot collapse of 1897. Zelner, a carpenter, testified he was at work when the building fell and described his injuries while noting delays in resuming work, with further trial expected to last the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zelner
J, Eb, Oppenheimer
York
Lindsay
Plainiff
Ney Halter
Befar
Hinl
Zelner
Autumnn's Chilly Days Health Tonic Ad
An old ad touts Vigoral and Beef Extract as the best tonic to strengthen the system against damp, chilly sea air. White Front Grocery lists Vigoral 7 4 oz bottle and Beef Tablets 12 oz, plus Bol Whee Extract 8 oz, with prices and bottle details in a cramped promotional format.
Turbulent estate case and assorted charges in county court
A woman against Dominick L Toomey was dismissed by Justice Nichols. Involved estate turbulence from Kate Toomey’s estate. A complaint against R F Boatman of Melrose for shipping stock before inspection was filed, punishable by up to 300 dollars. Joe Holman faces assault third degree charges over Lucy Dugarische. John Schneider writ of habeas corpus delayed as he is held for Idaho authorities due to a pneumonia diagnosis. Guardian S Marthesseau reports estate ledger for Oliva J Marchesseau showing receipts of 6164.55 and expenditures of 589.04 leaving 5575.01 balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick L. Toomey
Justice Nichols
Kate Toomey
M. P. Sipple
R. F. Boatman
Melrose
Justice Smith
South Butte
Publc
Boatmin
Joe Holman
Lucy Dugarische
Clancy
John Schneider
J. J. Lavelle
Weiser
Tda
Idaho
Lavelle
Rehn
S. Marthesseau
Oliva J
Gas Works Rumor Denied By Manager
No labor trouble caused last night's gas service disruption at Butte Gas Light and Coke Co. manager R. 5S Peurtado told reporters the issue stemmed from a faulty air pump that pumped air instead of gas. By 7 pm the pump was fixed and normal service resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 5S
Peurtado
Butte Gas Light and Coke Company
Disturbance Fines Nettled by Two Women in Police Court
Belle Hastings and Mollie Murray pleaded guilty to raising a disturbance in the bad lands and were fined ten dollars each in police court this morning. M. C. Murray pled not guilty to malicious mischief for breaking a Park street saloon window and awaits trial tomorrow. Pat Toomey pleaded not guilty to vagrancy and will be tried tomorrow afternoon after detailing an 11 year residence in Bittle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Hastings
Mollie Murray
M. C. Murray
Park Street
Pat Toomey
Bittle
No New Smallpox Cases Reported This Afternoon
No new cases were reported to city or county authorities at o o clock this afternoon. Miss Humphries, previously reported, has only a mild attack of smallpox. She had been living with Mrs. Griffith of Rocker, whose house remained under quarantine until last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphries
Griffith
Rocker
Ashley-Hammond Couple Weds at Episcopal Church
William W. Ashley of Colorado and Emma Hammond daughter of Dr. and Mrs J. S. Hammond were married at the Episcopal church in a ceremony by Rev. Dr. Blackinton. A large reception followed at Dr. Hammond’s North Main Street home before the couple departed for Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Ashley
Colorado
Emma Hammond
J. 8. Hammond
Episcopal Church
Dr. Blackinton
Dr. Hammond
North Main Street
Ashley
Death of Mrs Kessler in Montana hometown
Special to the Inter Mountain Anaconda Nov 16 Mrs H S Kessler long time Helena and Butte resident dies at Greg son Springs after a long illness at 212 West Fourth street She leaves a husband and two sons aged 13 and 16 She is sister-in-law of Colonel Kessler of Butte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Kessler
Helena
Butte
West Fourth Street
Gregson Springs
Montana
County cuts tax on 12 acres after double assessment
County commissioners reduced the tax assessed to F. Lloyd on 12 acres of land after evidence showed the ground had been double assessed for this year. I. Barnett filed a Matrimonial case against John A. Vennor seeking judgment on a promissory note. Also items list rental offerings and job ad notices including a first class stenographer wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Lloyd
I. Barnett
Matrinet Court Today
John A. Q.vennor
Margin collapse drives Boston & Montana stock dip in California
The Boston Stock Exchange saw Boston & Montana fall to 280 on margins with Butte holders shaken. Officials cite no known deteriorating property condition though mines run high grade ore and Great Falls plant expands. Traders blame manipulation and discuss pools to buy stock outright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montafia
Boston Stock Exchange
Butte
Great Falls
Boston & Montana
Boston
Amalgamated
Anaconda
Montana
Calumer & Hecla
Osewelf
Parrot
Tamarack
Rah Con
Basin and Bay State Mining Aims For Temporary Work Halt
The Katie project in Basin shows $300,000 invested over two years in a modern mill and smelting plant built around the Katle mine. The Glass brothers are replaced by C. M. Allen as general manager as workers are laid off, but officials expect a quick resume and a strong future for the enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin and Bay State Mining Company
United States
Katle
Boston
Glass Brothers
Basin
C. M. Allen
Dredging venture eyed as route to fortune in California
Kornberg, a civil engineer formerly of Butte and San Francesco resident, develops a new dredge claimed to require little water. A $20,000 unit operates in Placer county, Cal, on 160 acres yielding about 10 cents per yard. The project has stock backing and endorsement from Franklin Farrel. Thomas Couch, Montana alumnus, runs a large California placer operation with plans for another dredge.
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GA. Kornberg
Butte
Hibernia
San Francesco
Kornberg
Placer County
Cal
Franklin Farrel
Parrot
Ihs
Montana
California
Thomas Couch
Boston & Montana Company
Republic Notes Dividend At Republic Mine
The Republic mine paid a dividend of one cent a share amounting to 835000, total dividends since start 530000. A monthly one cent per share dividend will continue. Sam M Hall son of the late Captain William Hall is superintendent of the Stray Horse Morning Star and Quilp mines at Republic. Three wagon loads of machinery for the Princess Maud left Marcus yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Sam M. Hall
William Hall
Stray Horse
Morning Star
Quilp
Marcus
Disarmed in Court in Strozzi Hearing Fragment
The preliminary hearing of Baptiste Strozzi, charged with assault in the free degree, appeared in Justice Harrington's court. The defendant is accused of baying at others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptiste Strozzi
Italians in Meaderville Face Knife Attack Case
During testimony Perrin revealed a revolver from his coat pocket as he described a failed axe attack. The assailant Ludwig Perrin reportedly swung and cut Perrin’s cheek instead. The court ordered Constable Harrington to disarm Perrin. The case remained unresolved at press time.
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Ludwig Perrin
Ludwik
Strozai
Perrin
Meaderville
Harrington
Inter Mountain
Personal notes from the region travel scene
Goodkind from Helena visits. Cullen in the city from oen dive. Graham from Basin visits Hutte. Clark Leyson and Walker Jett join a duck hunting trip to Red Rock Lake. Captain Shoemaker in Pony reports mining activity in that section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Graham
Maniy
Basin
Hutte
Joseph J. Clark
Basset Leyson
Ad. Walker
Red Rock Lake
S. Shoemaker
Pony
Case Grows Interesting In Butte Trial Testimony
The lengthy first day of testimony in the Wellcome case in Butte featured witness accounts of reputations and honesty. Prosecutors and defense drew sharp exchanges over character witnesses, while Judge Brantley urged no unlawful influence from newspapers and warned contempt if reporters influenced the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Couet
Ceriila
Uielr
Ivetlog Brantley
Panera
F. E. Corbett
Wellcome
Whiteside
Hi. Butler
Kalispell
Witness Fees and Political Scandals Highlight Helena Hearing
Testimony in Kalispell and Helena reveals witness fee payments and reimbursements in a civil action. Attorney general faces questions on whether state funds cover fees while Wells and Whiteside figures surface. Dr. Peeler testifies about Whiteside debts, loans, and reputational impact amid courtroom wrangling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickford
Kalispell
Helena
Wellcome
Jan
2. C. Day
Local Briffs and Notices From Butte Area
A scattered local item list covers businesses and services in Butte with addresses and offerings including tinware, furnaces, stoves, and supplies. It notes a marriage between Miss Pearl Bateman and Miles Metenard, and mentions upcoming performances and events at local venues.
Railway via Short Line Route to California Explored
RWEW TRAIN TO CALIPORNTA. Short Line Route to WIE Calbenta offers quickest trips to Los Angeles and San Francisco. One fare for Butte to San Francisco. Excursion rates and particulars from City Ticket Office No. 19 East Broadway Butte Montana. Hi O Wilson General Agent. Live poultry sold at 11 West Galena.
The Town I Still SafeContinued from Page One
Reporters note a sluggish bombardment of Ladysmith and Indecisive air reports on the western border. General Buller’s plan remains unclear amid censorship and shifting troop movements. Over 18,000 troops have arrived in South Africa with many distributed to Capetown and East London.
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Ladysmith
Jowbert
Baden+ Powell
Mafeking
Buller
Lower Natal
Generyl Boller
South Africa
East London
Capetown
Ladsentii
Ritien
von Roonan's
Tichayek
Correspondent Killed in Mafeking Dispatch Mixup
Unclear text reports a correspondent killed by a revolver in Mafeking era fighting. It mentions names like Darstoy Nalty Chronicle and Lieutenant Mon Chisay with references to Capetown Vienna saloon and 119 South Malna trees. Proprietors Albini Sisters advertise an orchestrian in Butte.
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Tandon
Darstoy
Nalty Chronicle
Wieshet
Mon
Chisay
Pars
Capetown
Vienna
Butte
Albini
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Butte and
Boston Smelter
John Roger
White Front
Main
T.F. Courtney
Tey
Sillivan
Ashley-Hammond
Anaconda Road
Butte, Po
Katie
Strozzi
A. TL. Goodkind
T. P. Cullen
Oendive
Fisher
Galena
Commie
B. Aufus Heinze
Willcome
Mr. Wallace
Mr. Wellcome
Cohlon
A. d. Selighman
A. L. Smith
Muntsia National Bank of
Uplena
Nolin
Arsumenta
Ptetoels
Votht
Tustite Mrant
Hiren Childs
Madigan County
Will Clark
Childs
Wallace
Pemperton
Dubore
Les Crise
Rurriy
Montis
Wien
Nolan
Supreme Court
Nouijr
Booth
Peeler
First National Bank of
Kationell
Esterday
Kyowh Whitesite
Senate
Cap
Wie Hanie
Penton
White
Fide
Briffs
Dr. Rood
Derlist
North Majin
Bee High & Puirfield
J A Mates
Tuner
Montana Mitte Company
Alexander Lalst
Generitome
North Montana
BR. Ashworth
Meed
Chronicals
Supplion
Fair Drug and Aevoy Supply Company
East Park Street
Hellbrornier
Halt
Miss Maud
Tome
Fries
Calipornta
Lander Furniture and Carpet CO
East Broadway
Sutton’s
Grand Opera House
McFarland, Mer
Edwin Mayo and
Mark Tirmin
Pudd’nhead Wilson
Frank Mayo
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