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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
6
The advertisement highlights fur capes mutts and collarettes as top fall fashion novelties. It notes twelve or more styles previously described and mentions ending styles in capes and collarettes as stylish early fall garments.
A historical furrier list presents black Persian lamb capes, Montana beaver capes, electric seal and martens capes with lengths from 26 to 40 inches and prices from 40 to 125 dollars. Also offered are rich collars and scarves of mink, seal, otter and other furs, with prices ranging from 1.50 to 100 dollars and children’s sets in Thibet and Ermine. Concerts noted as part of the season.
J A Ferguson the labor candidate for governor arrives in Butte to seek guidance from labor leaders amid pressure from fusionists. Tommy Hogan leads the independent Democrats and could split the labor vote, prompting offers to withdraw. Ferguson declines and remains committed to the labor ticket despite fusion negotiations.
The state central committee meeting elected Charles F. Booth as chairman and Dave Marks as secretary. Booth appointed a five member executive committee including A. J. Campbell D. J. Hennessy J. R. Toole and T. E. Collins to run campaign work and fill vacancies. They may select a treasurer and establish headquarters.
Republicans express growing confidence in winning Montana's November elections as a divided democracy favors their state tickets. The debate over Geo M Hays for secretary of state splits the party with bank wing opposition and hill wing support while candidate Yoder nears Butte after visits to Nome and Seattle.
Fitzgerald Murphy of Chicago, once opposed Milnolx to Bryan in 1896 and partner of Coin Harvey, spoke in Helena for McKinley and Roosevelt. The orator, praised as equal to Senator Sanders, may be secured in Montana for the campaign. Oscar Larsen of Houghton will tour Montana in October delivering voter addresses. Larsen, a Finnish-born polyglot, is touted as a brilliant young orator.
Tonight and Thursday see a series of gatherings from the Republican Club headquarters opposite the McInt hotel to Meaderville and Walkerville with speakers including J Cavanaugh C L P San John N Kirk C G Kohl and A Nios aire. Delegates to the labor county convention plan to assemble to ratify nominations and the events are described as lively despite the weather.
A hunting party in Deer Lodge County recounts William, a jovial but stubborn companion, failing to bag ducks and grouse after a failed train, a broken down horse, and improvised gear. The crew teased his plans while pressing on with snipe ideas, ending with a tense mood as plans to continue the pursuit were dropped.
The council meets in regular session with a large agenda. The finance committee will present the September payroll totals for departments including street, health, police, and public works totaling 816,094.40. police report shows 313 arrests and 1,469.00 in fines, with meals and other operational details noted.
The Greek vessel Navar Miaoulis became the first Grecian man of war to visit an American port, docking in New York. Commander Koun douritis will travel to Washington to present Greek government regards as Greek Americans send telegrams of congratulations, including George Gholamiti of this city.
Special to Inter Mountain reports little movement in copper mining shares with Boston and Mon eSeae stationery among listed issues as prices close with minimal variation in October trading.
A county convention selected Milvas Bay as a potential successor in the regional party line. The vote set out the framework for appointing a successor to the district official, with details on interim duties and upcoming steps.
A naturalization session led by Judge Lindsey admitted few applicants as several foreigners failed to meet requirements. An Austrian confused about government forms and a native of Ireland who would not renounce allegiance were among those rejected. Another Austrian claimed birth in Butte, leaving him unsure of his status as citizens passed by.
Retail liquor dealers from 21 of 24 Montana counties gather in Butte for a state organization plan. Mayor McCarthy to welcome delegates as Fidelity hall hosts a grand reception and ball at Renshaw hall.
Dr German dentist and other business ads appear alongside police court activity. Two arrests for drunkenness, a fire department call, and notices for a bazaar and funeral services are listed. Town happenings include new restaurants, a railway terminal discussion, and an unusual jail complaint involving a woman found intoxicated or demented.
Police report ore seized yesterday amid threats of replevin. Chief Lavell believes the property was stolen and has opened communication with Helena. A mine owner named Fletcher near Helena is linked to the ore, described as very rich. A suspect apprehended yesterday gave the name Koonts at the jail.
City treasury received the county tax roll this morning listing taxpayers and assessed amounts beyond October first. Delays blamed on Democratic conventions. taxpayers may settle with no extra charges until after November. Recapitulated totals include road poll taxes special delinquent taxes sidewalk and improvement district levies.
Algernon J. Sullivan son of a former Helena mayor was arrested in Butte on grand larceny charges after forging money orders and checks from his employer Chief Howey and concealing the proceeds. The thefts began small but grew, with losses possibly reaching up to two thousand dollars as investigations continued.
J. J. McCormick formerly city passenger agent for Northern Pacific and now co owner of Hunter's Hot Springs town reports back from a five week visit to Montreal. Dan McMahan Great Northern station agent returned. A N Douglas served as acting cashier. T Davis Great Northern local ticket agent resigned for a Dallas position, to be succeeded by Mr Stewart of Minneapolis.
All Rocky Fork Coal is now delivered from our yard. We are sole agents for Butte and your dealer can buy it for you. Ensure your scale ticket bears the name and is stamped ROCKY FORK COAL. Delivered price shown at $5.00 per ton. presented by BEWER PIPE TILE Co at the Corner Granite and Hamilton Streets.
In the Second Judicial District of Montana Silver Bow County Clinton C Cuatuk Clerk J C Brummett Deputy Clerk Chin N Ktr attorney for plaintiff information brief court filing appears in this district court record in Silver Bow County Montana
Notice is given by the administrator of the estate of Herman Horat deceased. Address for notices is 1 North Washington Street Butte Montana. Dated at Butte City on September 6 1300.
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