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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1900
Page
4
Winter weather calls for fur outerwear and we offer a range of jackets, capes, muffs, and scarves in Canada seal, Astrakhan, Near Seal, Mink, and more. Prices span from $2.00 to $75.00, with lengths around 22 inches for jackets and 30 inches for capes, sizes 34 to 44 inches.
A New York advertisement touts over one hundred glove styles for miners workers and travelers. It lists prices from 15c to 3.50 per pair and highlights types such as woolen heavy wristlet buckskin calfskin kid cashmere and fur lined options including asbestos and cordovan variants designed for extreme cold and storm conditions.
B M Kurtz of New York, traveling rep for English, Russian and German cigarette firms, visits Butte to collect mineral specimens for eastern schools and promote high quality tobacco. He notes Montanans favor cheap brands now but predicts a shift to first class goods. describes distribution points in San Francisco Portland and Seattle and mentions French tobacco laws and English government chemist assurances. Special prices advertised on page 8.
In United States court James W. Brown sues Gillette Herzog Manufacturing for 16000. The defense seeks to exclude brick contractor Whiteside testimony about the scaffold collapse. Judge Knowles overrules a defense motion for nonsuit. H A Fitch testifies the firm did not erect or use scaffolds. Jury may be impaneled tomorrow. Miner J E Weal files petition in bankruptcy listing 597.25 liabilities to Davidson Grocery 241.60.
An amended complaint was filed in a $10,000 damage suit by W. T. Boardman against Patrick Talent Robert McBride and A. Nichols. Boardman had been jailed for one day for alleged contempt of court after refusing to answer a question on the witness stand in Justice Nichols' court. The final account of William Abram as administrator of May Abram's estate was filed, showing claims totaling $72.00 allowed and one for 20 cents presented by Jane Llewellyn disallowed.
Horace A. Barton a distributor clerk at the Butte postoffice pleaded guilty to tampering with and robbing mail pans passing through large hands. Judge Knowles sentenced him to two years in the state penitentiary after the government and defense urged leniency noting he was at the start of his career.
W J Footner of Great Northern Express reports rising western traffic and holiday rate plans. Notes losses from embezzlers, but says misplaced confidence is rare. Discusses potential stock moves between Great Northern and Northern Pacific, regulatory limits on consolidation, and upcoming earnings. Also mentions marriage license for Samuel Ritchie and Lena Star and a local employment ad.
Mr Conroy a New York realty broker and his wife returned from a continental tour visiting Paris Oberammergau and Galway. He judged the American exhibit at the Paris exposition poor save for Indian corn samples and noted two papal audiences in Rome. The couple's journey included Venice Rome Vienna and London ending with St Peter's ceremony.
A fragmented local page lists businesses and contacts in Butte Montana including photographers, dentists, piano and organ sellers, tuners, a beer supplier, a stenography school, seed shop, and a bird store. It notes Dr. Forsyth and Dr. McIntyre moving offices and residences, Joe Primavera’s saloon, a safes sale by Diebold, and the shipment of John Eagan’s remains to Iowa for burial after a mining accident.
Amalgamated and Butte & Boston led the day’s trading on the Boston Stock Exchange. Closing quotations list several miners and juniors including Anaconda Calumet and Hecla Tamarack Osceola Utah Con.
The article records mixed support for Man W. H. Frant in the Mans on short term senate bid. Key locals including Judge A. L. Rtte, Lt. Gov. Spriggs, and Frank D. Brown voice backing, while Anaconda interests criticize Frant’s ties to Clark. Supporters hail Frant as a loyal Democrat and capable, trustworthy, and experienced public servant.
A group of prominent Bulle citizens discuss a subscription funded monument to the late Marcus Daly. The plan, led by the Bulle Business Men's Association, aims to secure broad support across the state and place the statue in Bulty. Preliminary actions will set details and solicit public interest. There is also a meeting of Butte Bartenders Protective Union No. 127J Friday at 9 o'clock in the French Canadian Club.
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