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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
6
Verona is sentenced to ten years in the state prison for manslaughter after supplying camp Indians with poisoned alcohol that killed three Cree individuals. Judge Clancy rejected leniency despite defense claims of insufficient evidence and Verona’s alleged jury troubles.
A turpentine can exploded in a second floor room at 605 1 2 South Arizona street at 4:30 pm yesterday causing a minor fire. J B Culbertson and two boys, Vernon Culbertson age 4 and Gerald Clark age 10, suffered burns while Culbertson saved the children by closing the door and escaping. Firefighters extinguished the blaze. damages under $50.
A reader praises the Inter Mountain for proposing a Butte singers club to perform Haydn’s Creation but argues a city of limited size cannot muster enough voices for such a work It emphasizes quality over quantity noting a city like Butte cannot boast 209 or 400 capable singers.
The Montana road laws are chaotic and prevent establishing new roads. Attorney General Nolan says county commissioners can appoint viewers and survey a road but cannot assess damages or finalize opening. Calls for a special commission to draft a unified code and repeal prior acts to solve the statewide road dilemma.
The Women s Relief Corps of this city donated twelve complete beds for the Columbia Falls soldiers home. Ten beds go to the hospital section and two to the mars department. A large box of magazines and other reading material accompanied the beds. The Great Northern transported the goods, aiding the relief effort.
The funeral for Mrs. George Audley was held yesterday afternoon at 30 East Platinum Street with Rev S C Blackiston of the Episcopal Church officiating. A quartette from St John's choir participated and pallbearers included W. Mel White, E. A. Whipp, George Moulthrop, J. J. Dobell, T. J. Mooth, and Thomas Butterfield.
A water pipe in the building at 259 East Park Street burst last night flooding the doorway to several inches. Water formed a pool and exited into the street before it was discovered. Patrolman Sullivan notified the water company and the flow was shut off.
Elmer A. Elsworth announces the Frawley company arrives to prepare an engagement starting Thanksgiving night for three nights and a Saturday matinee. The 30‑person troupe stages William Gillette's Serve Service Sporting Duchess and The Great Ruby with Gene and Sarou’s Madame fans.
A Be gar Prince proves a strong local show with F A Wade as the prince delivering crisp acting. BE Graves as Parner Reco shines with a topical joke, while Willie Woolfall amuses with a powerful voice. Others, including Penny Graves and Etta Merrix, deliver varied portraits. three-night run at Lut's theater advertised with local contact.
A readable fragment notes a tailoring and cleaning shop at 110 South Main Street offering repair, cream and dry cleaning with prices described as easy. The text preserves the business name and location while indicating services provided.
Northern Pacific to Burlington route extends from Montana to eastern Colorado New Mexico and Texas via Billings Alliance and Denver. Keen Pacific agent can provide full details.
The text notes high demand for Tyallreek coal during cold weather and praises Chicago baggage handlers at Union Station for handling record volumes during the G A R encampment with minimal loss. It also lists rail lines serving the station and advertises office space for rent at 48 East Broad.
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