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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
7
A sale offers Cameo Plaques at half price to clear stock. Dozens of Cups and Saucers, many hand painted from France Austria and Italy, also priced at the same rate. Three Onyx and Gill Cabinets left unsold due to space. Decorated Premier Eye Cups cut to 2.50 per dozen. Royal Worcester Copenhagen Lonhuda and Bohemian items remain, plus a few fine lamps.
A man, likely named John Seymour, attempted suicide by swallowing morphine and strychnine in the Fitchen block area. He was found unresponsive, revived with a stomach pump and coffee, then hospitalized with a weak pulse. A letter and an account book bearing the name were found. injuries on his face suggest recent violence.
Seymour expired shortly after two o'clock this afternoon. Coroner Jullien was notified and took charge of the remains. An inquest will be held later.
Under new management the Red Boot Shoe Co announces fresh goods and ideas. A vigilant buyer sources the newest styles from top manufacturers, promising fashionable shoes and slippers for home purchase. Expert fitters guarantee better fitting footwear at lower prices than prior purchases.
Professor Nelson plans another thrilling balloon ascent in Meaderville on Sunday at 4 o'clock. Spectators can expect a vivid display as the balloon rises and drifts, offering a showcase of aerial maneuvering and public curiosity.
The Associated Charities met in the Library building with reports for September noting provisions to 13 families, clothing for 40 people, 5 employments found, 2 tons of coal, 3 medicine cases, and 1 physician dispatch. The flower mission distributed 291 bouquets to hospitals, and the sewing school averages 16 attendees with ongoing enrollments. Treasurer reported 9450.76 receipts and 452.20 expenditures. bi annual report planned for January. The group seeks worn clothing and will request postal receipts.
Local brief notices include references to the Burning of Manila, a soldier watch for the date, and obituaries for Joseph L. Stewart at Silver Star and Mrs. Kate G. Toomey with funeral plans at East Park street. Also listed are service ads for Montana Music Co, Butte Stove Repair, and Fair Drug and Supply, plus marriage of Jacob Zundel and Susie Fisher and a feature on Burt and Packard at the Minnesota State Fair.
Mr and Mrs Charles Burker of Piper Stone Springs report a fatal work train accident yesterday on Northern Pacific bridge No 37 between Butte and Pipestone Springs. J Anderson was killed when the Ledgerwood engine car derailed and plunged down the embankment. J O Ambell was severely injured while several others escaped with minor bruises. Anderson had only recently begun work on the section.
The copper market holds at 18 percent for sale with producers maintaining the level. Amalgamated Copper and allied large producers have steadied pricing by restricting speculative activity and limiting sales to consumption or export. Imports mostly arrive as Chill bars refined at Baltimore Works and may be reexported to Europe after processing.
In the nine months ended September 30, 1899, the United States laid 2700 miles of new railroad track, with about 1400 miles added in July to September. Rail builders cite labor and material shortages, forecasting October to exceed any prior month, and note many projects will push into 1900.
Closing copper stock quotations show Amalgamated at 90 bid and 91 asked, Anaconda at 49, Boston and Montana at 350, Butte and Boston at 75 bid and 78 asked, Calumet and Hecla at 790, Osceola at 85, Parrot at 46 1 2, Tamarack at 82, Utah Copper at 84.
J F Forbis of Butte sues in Spokane to halt transfer of the Tiger-Poorman mine in the Coeur d Alenes to Buffalo Hump Development. He alleges misrepresentation and seeks to prevent a midweek meeting to disincorporate the Tiger-Poorman company. Clark & Sweeney defend the sale as fair and equal for all stockholders.
In U S court the suit between Montana Ore Purchasing and Butte & Boston occupied most of the day. The dispute centers on a lease of ground for dumping, allegedly granted by Captain Palmer, former manager of the Butte & Boston, to the Montana Ore Purchasing company.
A reflective verse recalls girls of the past in rustic scenes of cabin life. It paints childhood chores, play, and family routines set amid forests, rivers, and churns of daily labor. The poem contrasts innocence with the later sorrow of time and memory.
Joseph Klepach, a violin student, thwarted a 3 man highway robbery on West Twenty second Street by playing a tune from his violin. William La Monte was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice Sabath after being captured following the incident near Canalport avenue police.
A humorous dialogue from the Chicago Tribune features a husband and wife discussing clothing sizes and wedding music with sharp wit. The exchange centers on a request for undershirts and a quip about martial music for their daughter’s wedding, highlighting domestic tension and social tone.
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