Trial testimony details OConnor Shadwell enmity and threats
In Judge Clancy's court Hert Hammer testified about OConnor's drunken threats at Kelly & Egan's saloon. He described OConnor grabbing a card player by the nose and vowing to beat him to death with a chair. Other witnesses, including Shadwell and Smedley, described OConnor's abusive behavior, gambling tensions, and the confrontation that preceded the shooting. The docket noted licenses and local court actions, with ongoing testimony likely to continue today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shadwell
Clancy
Hert Hammer
Strand
Kelly & Egan's
O'Connor
O'Conner
Hammer
Owsley Block
Mr Connally
Texas
Butte
The
Wate
Jack Trammer
Jake Barrett
Barrett
George Smedley
Anaconda
TV Fx
Smedley
O'Conor
John Ativisht
Guigbiing
Mie
Albright
Shadwell Dingell
Local Briefs Spoilage of Butte Business and Social Notices
Local brief items list services from Montana Music to Butte Stove Repair and Fair Drug and Assay Supply, plus addresses and trades. Social notes include a marriage by Justine amin at South Butte and a funeral for Dan Boyle, with social events and lodge meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Reed
North Main
Hight & Fairfield
G . Bates
Montana Music Company
Alexander Lalst
Sliver Bow
H. B. Ashworth
Reed
Main
A. J. Jonus
East Park
Hamilton
Katenback & Kerth
West Broadway
Butte Stove Repair Company
Phos
BE. Park
Dan Boyle
Pat Boyle
Calvert Street
Hellbronner
Emil H. Renisch
Mon Stone Hardware Company
Eleanor Lydia Ar Hote
South Boulevard
Oak Pari
For Sale Patent Right 100 Percent Profits
Advertisement notes a sale of a patent right promising full profits. It offers a good seller described as a household necessity with location at 127 East Park street room 4. The brief promotes a quick contact path for interested buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park Street
Knight Arrested On Warrant In Boise City
J B Knight was arrested in Boise City on a warrant authorized by Judge Chatey. He is charged with grand larceny and will be brought back to Butte once requisition papers are issued. Knight, formerly a constable, gambled away cash in Sam Nixon’s father’s place, with the Original Mug saloon at 10 Piet Park street noted in the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumekins
O'Connor
Shadwell
Chicago
Bennett Block
Fast Park
Gauntatt
Mr. Connolly
Bradwell
Chatey
Tokght
Grand Javceny
Boise City
Butte
Sheriff
Knight
Jusder Smith
South
Piet Park Street
Atche Vlty
Daniel Shields
Chimovissioners
Feaueil Weny
Personal notices from Salt Lake to Helena and Arkansas
J A Murray visits Salt Lake thie wrk. David Merkmann returns from Helena. Roy M Cobban back from Misamike. Fred Sterling returns from MisHoula. T Wy Poindexter from Helena yesterday. Hank Young heads to Oregon. Thomas Kilpatrick in Bumypien Ove. W Q Huntt and Col Thomas Marshall from Migsoula. Frank Lynch back from Arkinsas Hot Springs. W F Cobban homebound. Frank Hoskins returns from extended east trip. 20 Clark chair of county commissioners ill at home. F L Coffin of Lynn Mars represents Montana Power. Wilferayn en route from east tomorrow. Sam Hauser arrives after Seven Devils mining inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Murray
David Merkmann
Helena
Roy M. Cobban
Misamike
Fred Sterling
Fem
MisHoula
T. Wy. Poindexter Gamug
Helena Yerterday
Hank Young
Oregon
Thomas Kilpatrick
Bumypien
Ove
Ely
W. Q. Huntt
Thomas ¢. Marshall
Migsoula
Frank Lynch
Arin
Arkinsas
F. L. Coffin
Lynn
Mars
Stern
Montana Power Company
Wilferayn
Sam Hauser
Seven Devils
Dahm
Partners Disagree In Action To Recover Judgment
Murray files suit in district court against FP L Grantley seeking about 92,568.95 and has attached the defendant’s business. The action was filed two days ago. Today the defendant’s attorney gave notice of an intention to move for a dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plow. Murray
District Court
FP. L. Grantley
Partnership Details Behind Detained Status Revealed
A partial note indicates that the parties to the detention were partners in business and an accounting may be necessary to determine the status of the affairs.
Tyler Lynching Case In Chicago: Jury Instructions
Special to the Tribune reports a trial over the Tyler lynching claims in Chicago. Thad Baker argues the case covers damages for loss of life and injuries due to alleged sheriff negligence. The jurors are instructed to decide if the sheriff failed to exercise ordinary care, considering local mobs and the defendants’ conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tribune
Thad Baker
Tyler
Gar
Ieee
Cowardice Charges Circle Twentieth Kansas Officers
A Philippine conflict probe found no surrendered Filipinos were shot by Kansas soldiers at Caloopan. Officers Captain Bishop and Captain Flanders were exculpated, while General Funston repeated accusations that five officers were guilty of cowardice between Manila and San Fernando. An affidavit from Private Donia Thorn of the Twentieth Infantry claims Captain Bishop fired on two prisoners, one wounded, as they lay on the ground during the firing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bn Francisco
Rexamines
Wilder
Metcau
Kansas
Kanes Wen
Caloopan
War Department
Capstains Bishop
Company M
Flanders
Company I
Frederick Funston
Metal
Manily
San Ferinando
Topeka
Kath
Donia ‘Thorn
Hishop
Short Horn Breeders Brews Annual Meeting in Chicago
Short Horn Breeders Chicago reports the annual meeting of the Shorthorn Breeders Association held in Andinenion with just under two hundred attendees. Three new directors were elected: Alowin Renlek, Winenestey Sky, N. I Gentey of Sedalia and L. Gerlaueh Osharn. The board was instructed to expend about $15,000 for fairs and exhibitions, with the position expected to receive a substantial grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Priaton
Vessel Foundered Off Chile in Gale Aboard Dustrone
A distress message from Coquimbo reports the Beltish ship Dus trone was dismasted in a gale and is believed to have foundered. Part of the crew has landed at Banly Point. Searchers for the vessel’s remaining crew have returned with scant hopeful news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Londo
Nov. S
Chile
Dustrone
Postoffice Closing Schedule Amid National Respect Notice
Fragmented OCR text reports a federal order directing postmasters nationwide to observe a period of respect for a high official. The instruction specifies closing hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on a Saturday, with details obscured by garbled spellings and missing names.
Fair Case Petition Reveals Major Estate Dispute
The Fair Case from Fevwiaen concerns the estate of Celie Senate Wade. Mya Nettiv iy Graven filed the petition seeking relief and the court appearance is set for March 1900. The document names several residents and references a Superior Court proceeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mya
Nettiv
Celiie
Perl
Maweh
le Wialanes
Endurance and a Janitor Whisper Odd Clues
A garbled diary style passage explains a janitor quitting after refusing a lie and theft accusation. He cites honesty as a virtue, mentions a hand written clue about a common apple, and jokes about math puzzles and political terms on a chalkboard. The piece blends personal defeat with scattered references to school life and a political party.
Apropos of the prese picture son in collage
A vivid aside reveals a man remarking on a photo of another’s son in college attire. The speaker notes the image shows a football uniform, with humorous disbelief about the son’s figure. The exchange highlights a playful misunderstanding.
Notice for Butte Montana Irrigation and Reclamation
Notice to Wat John kt Mo and others of a legal proceeding in Butte Montana. The hearing before the district clerk occurs on October 16, 1899, regarding the complete irrigation and reclamation under Section 2 NR 2 W. M. M. with witnesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Claia No
Bay
Poly
Probate and interment bids noted for Silver How County
Andrew J. DeLashmutt probate records in Frederick Maryland. Silver How County invites sealed proposals for interment at County Cemetery for all deaths in 1900 including burial expenses transportation graves dressing robes and identification. bids addressed to J I Moran Clerk of Civil Board due December 27 1899 at 10 am with right to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners of Silver
How
Aida
J. 1
Moran
Clek
Avil
Aled
Notice for Ligation Mining Patent Claim No. 4144
Notice from the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated October 15 1899. Elle? Peter Fol) files for a patent on 1600 linear feet on the Ethel Lode in Independence Mining District Silver Bow County Montana. Survey No 6730 Township 3 N Range W 40 feet east and 1470 feet west from discovery point. Boundary calls describe a 16.57 acre claim with bearings and corner monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Elle
Peter Fol
Butge, Mortara
Vns
Ethel Lode
Independence
Silver Bow County
Riine
Mining location noted in Silver Bow with lodes listed
The document records mine location in the Silver Bow County office on Page 441 In Look $, of Lodes. Adjacent claims include the Tiger Lode filed by Frank Skretter and the Oriole Lode filed by James C. Friend. George D. Greens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trecorder
Silver Bow
Frank Skretter
James C. Friend
George D. Greens
Register
Notice for Publicalation of Mining Patent Application 4154
Public notice from U S Land Office Helena Montana dated October 27 1899 lists Thomas N McCall and Adela J McCall of Buite Montana filing for patent on 7.77 acres of the Rocky Mountain Chief Placer Mining Claim in Little Pipestone District Jefferson County Montana designated Survey No 6635 with detailed metes and bounds. Adjoining claims are Alta Lode Francia Menide et a on the north and Lewis lode on the east. Register T Baker and U S Claim Agent indicate first attention date October 27 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Thomas N. McCall
Adela J. McCall
Buite
Montana
Rocky Mountain Chief Plan Cer
Little Pipe-stone
Jefferson County
N. R
Acrom
Recorder
Jefferson Maby
Plaber
Elaima
Alta Lode
Francia
Menide Et A
Lewis Lode
George D. Greene
T. Baker
U.S
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Himself
Henry Hackman
William B. Walsh
Seattle
Charlotte Winkpatrick
Sheridan
Madison Couny
Lintevenny
William Callon
Lydia E. Mills
Lenora Te Muneyon
Clarence le Munyon
Lindsay
Boston & Montana Mining Company
Ella Lode
Meaderville Mining Company
Richard Dyver
Jack Shea
Mike McAndriw
Drp
O'Brien
Rocker
Jus Uce Nichols
Nick Vis
Justice Bills
Mary Tl. Johnson
Williamson Corset
Gillette Bkirt Co
White Front
Tenat ‘Price Bie
Reese Boc
N. Main
T.F. Courtney
Butte Council of Kadosh
Bilte Masnury
Racmarrow
Lijjney Dealers’ Association
Rea
Pes Hall
Oleson
John Blur
William Jones
Jones
Avon House
Sullivan
Avon
Joes
Mrs. Jones
Port
Uivh Avenue
McMuarus
Monroe
J. B Knight
Washineton
Hener
Lander Furniture and Carpet Coast
Andrew J. DeLashmutt
Frederick County
Joseph P. Collins
Péter H. Deno
Dewey, Mont
Ulrich H. Deno
Jomes Jensen
Dewey
Undertakers
NOTIC
Jo, H. Harper
United States
Fou
Sueeote
Burlington
Rio
Phew Wein
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