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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
4
The night featured costumes that could not be purchased for performances in other towns. Miss Neale Hawking, the troupe’s prima donna, suffered a severe cold and was unable to appear but was announced to warble tonight. The show would be reproduced tomorrow night.
The advertisement highlights a large stock of fur and cloth jackets and wraps including kersey and melton coats, beaver cloth, and silk waists with sizes and prices. It notes fashion items from Paris New York and local workrooms and mentions a Montana Trades and Labor council meeting in the city.
A St Paul Pioneer Press excerpt argues the Great Northern Railway’s extended low homeseeker fares to May 1 will spur western settlement, boost traffic, and long-term revenue. It credits J. J. Hill’s foresight, notes benefits to Montana and Minnesota, and contrasts with eastern roads while urging broader, liberal policy to develop vacant lands.
Eva G. Howard, now Eva G. Ballinger, is granted a decree of divorce from Charles H. Howard. The pair wed in San Jose on March 8, 1898. Testimony shows the husband left on June 26, 1899 and later claimed to be socializing with a widow in Salt Lake, with last reports placing him in New York.
Review praises The Hottest Coon in Dixie at the Grand last night noting it as bright and clever. It highlights Bob Kelley’s strong comic performance and toe tapping by Fred Carri along with the choru s and drill. The minstrel medley is described as phantasmagoria of songs dances and skits with sharp humor.
In a federal court ledger Elate the Heinze cross bill in the suit of Butte & Boston Consolidated Mining Co against John J Forbis recurs at sessions. Judge Knowles overruled objections to reports of receiver F Aug Heinze and the matter may reappear with a campaign edge. Proceedings against Silver Bow Plumbing as bankrupt are noted with a demand for complete receiver accounts by October 13. Objections to 70 creditors in Silver City Mercantile case persist, with books to be produced on October 10 and 15. Final discharge hearing for George Sylvester set for October 19. The Joshua Hendy matter awaits Judge De Witt deposition in San Francisco. Accounts of Helena commissioners and U S Attorney Rodgers approved. The Mackel case against Bartlett dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. adjournment to tomorrow at 10 a m.
A fragment references the shortest and quickest line to Den ver 18 aboard the Burlington Route, suggesting travel guidance or timetable note in a transportation context.
A coal box car jumped the track on the hill line of the B A P just west of Excelsior street, delaying ore trains. Four timber cars followed, the eda car wrecked while others were not seriously damaged. Track cleared and traffic resumed by 7 PM. The quickest route to Denver is via the Burlington Route.
Justice Biles issues a warrant for the arrest of Mrs William Catlin wife of a local real estate dealer who vanished with a diamond ring valued at 10 dollars from Simon Bank on September 18. Bank notified county attorney and a complaint for grand larceny was filed. The Catlins reportedly fled the city the day after the alleged theft.
Friday through Saturday October 12 to 18 includes matinee Saturday with over 100 children and 30 young professionals. Palmer Cox wrote the operetta with music by Malcolm Douglas. The plot follows the Brownies arriving to help flowers defend against an enemy, with Prince Aldebaran winning Queen Flora’s hand after combat.
A fragmented stage piece follows the Brownies and fairies in a wartime comic melodrama. Ai disguises, long lost twins revealed, and a bear subplot lead to a victory, a net capture plan, and a finale with Queen Flora, Prince Aldebaran, and a chorus of Flowers Pretty Flowers.
In police court the duke stands out among minor offenders after arriving from fourteen miles from Butte for a thirst. He avoids punishment, aided by a judge who sees his value in the hills. Hamburger, arrested for assaulting a landlady, is jailed and fined after a diamond and cash haul is found. Williams and Coxey face hearings and fines, with three other drunks sent downstairs for fines.
The Butte Republic an reports the Foandeau Club will drill every Monday and Thursday at 8 pm at the Armory until further notice. Captain E W Wynne leads the unit and will oversee future drills.
A Saturday afternoon in Judge Clancy’s naturalization department saw a crowded courtroom and a shattered glass pane in the door as pressure mounted. Deputies outside blocked opposition forces, while the judge paused proceedings to allow a rest for the growing throng in the corridor.
The report notes ongoing wartime social shifts with many residents pledging loyalty to America. It states that 750 aliens were admitted to citizenship over the past two months while operations suspend and resume around daily routines as officials prepare for a second stamp duty and monetary adjustments.
A garbled Butte section lists names and business notices including Jackson photographer GL W Park Dr German dentist 114 N Malnot and J G Bates tuner Miwah Tee Fontana. Ads mention Great Bargain paper, Butte Wallpaper Co 111 Hamilton, Dr Forsyth rem and owls bloc, seed from Dutte Bind store, Prone Cafe event, Dr Hammond to resume practice, roofing and troughs by Tinneére, Excelutor Oil, Miss May Godefroy entertainment Oct 17, C W Hugh death with funeral plans, Umpire Edie Burke fined for assault, help wanted cook at $25, infant Trebert B death, Mace Warren knife threat, Mrs Sheehan funeral Oct 9, Ching Yeo Ha Ja mayhem claim, Denver stock option offer in Butte.
Special to Inter Mountain reports copper mining shares closed mixed on the Boston stock exchange with Amalgamated Anaconda Parrot Osceola Utan and others unchanged and a 4.45 near quotation for some listings.
Anthony Toohey underwent an insanity examination in Judge Lindsay’s court with Drs Donnelly McCrimmon McDonald Sheeran testifying. Dr Sheeran described a three day acquaintance noting hallucinations and fear of persecution. Toohey was found insane and ordered to the asylum.
Dr. Alexander presses compulsory vaccination at the city council meeting next Wednesday to avert a looming epidemic. The mayor backs radical action and seeks police aid to enforce vaccination while funds are tied to routine health expenses. As of now 38 inmates remain at the pest-house with several quarantined cases and no deaths reported. A new detention hospital is rapidly nearing completion for arrivals by May.
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