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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
2
A large rebellion within fusion ranks follows reports of unfair wealth distribution from last Monday. Workers accuse favored individuals of receiving most sinews of war while rank and file are ignored. Some bolters consider rejoining the Republican party as fusion managers fear mass defections before election.
A street fakir hired by the fusion faction performs on Park Street drawing crowds before attacking all rivals except the fusion ticket. His antics include a battered wardrobe and loud speeches about dire outcomes for workers. Fusion laborers warn of a nighttime parade unless wages are paid, claiming instruments were bought by them.
Messrs T J Porter and A N Yoder returned from Dillon where they addressed a large audience praising Beaverhead county’s likely Republican majority. Hon A J Bennett of Virginia City spoke but fell ill after the rally and cannot join Porter in Boulder tonight. Other speakers will fill in for Folsom and Bennett.
A Dillon audience filled the opera house as speakers campaigned. Hon A J Bennett, candidate for lieutenant governor, delivered a graceful address that drew frequent bursts of applause and interruptions from the crowd.
A. N. Yoder set the tone with brief remarks, T. J. Porter ridiculed the Helena convention, and J. H. Morris closed with sharp attacks on President McKinley supporters. The audience gave loud applause, energized by denunciations of the administration and confidence in victory as the meeting ended with cheers.
Charles M. Webster, chairman of the Republican state central committee, spent the evening in the city conferring with local party leaders. He spoke encouragingly on statewide Republican work and predicted the party would win by a large majority.
The Republican county central committee filled a vacancy on the county ticket yesterday by placing Philip Weinstock on it for constable of South Butte township. Weinstock is an old-time resident of Butte and is very popular.
The amended complaint in the suit by Butte Hardware against Lulu F Largey as administratrix of Patrick A Largey’s estate alleges trust ownership of several mining claims. It states P A Largey held a fourth in Oxford and a half in Wanderer lode claims, a quarter in Paymaster, a half in Razorback and Had foot, and a third in Ivanhoe, with title in Largey but he was the trustee for the plaintiff.
A complaint charging Frank Berry and Charles Lohman with malicious mischief was issued by the county attorney and fled in Justice Harrington's court. It is alleged the lads broke window lights and plastering of a house being built by Mrs. Mary Clymo at 958 North Main street. Other boys aided and will be lashed as their names are ascertained.
Mrs Edward J Healy wife of Archibald Gray assistant general freight agent Great Northern departs this evening for Davenport Town to take a vocal culture course at the Davenport Conservatory of Music. Her mezzo soprano voice has earned favorable criticism in church choirs and a rosy future is foretold in song. She has studied under Miss Boat at the local conservatory this past year.
C W Winters of the Wisconsin Central based in Helena returned from a hunting trip with so much game that he sent fine strings of ducks and grouse to W R Meech and E R Healy of the Great Northern. The note highlights the Burlington Route as the shortest and quickest line to Denver.
In a brisk, early 20th century style, a grocer touts low prices on buckwheat flour whole wheat flour mixed pickles apple wine butter eggs and coffee. The ad promises a free cup and saucer with each five pound purchase and highlights per pound and per dozen prices to entice shoppers.
Three bids for a frame schoolhouse west of Missoula Bulch were opened by the board of education: Shackleton 3130, Barker 2100, Turner 2595. Site title unsettled. bids referred to a committee. Miss Aline E Treehle seeks Lincoln principalship. new rule bars book agents from schools.
August Yd, a Pinlander, rejected for final citizenship by Judge Knowles, secures a full citizenship decree in district court. The day also sees 122 people admitted to citizenship across two departments, with 75 natives of Ireland among them.
H B Fletcher of Butte Montana reports years of dandruff and hair loss. After trying Newbro s Herpicide on trial his hair thickened and dandruff disappeared. The testimonial ends with the slogan Destroy the cause, you remove the effect and notes Herpicide priced at one dollar on drug lists.
Election returns in the United States next month may disappoint many, but life insurance benefits from the Mutual Life of New York remain dependable. W. C. Bachelor, District Merchant, 48 East Broadway, Butte Montana, promotes strong policy returns.
Gaston News Bureau notes faint signs of a copper share market reawakening. Brokers predict broader activity may return by November 6, though widespread buying is unlikely while banks limit borrowing. The piece implies cautious optimism amid access-to-credit constraints affecting copper securities.
In a courtroom scene Judge Clancy notes a slow final citizenship rush. 82 new citizens were sworn in yesterday afternoon with 45 from Ireland and ten from Austria. Court notes include judgments, attorney fees, and procedural moves in cases Martindale versus Blakely and Butte Hardware Company versus Lulu F. Largey with permission to amend.
George Schtre Mer files a contest against homestead entry No. 7337 in township 4 range 8 west. He alleges Henry M. Wolf died in 1898 and heirs abandoned the tract. publication ordered after cannot be personally served. Hearing set for November 14, 1900 in Butte City and November 21, 1900 in Helena before officials.
An advertisement touts reliable rail service between Montana and Denver via eastern Colorado, routed through Billings and Alliance, Nebraska, with a reminder to contact the Northern Pacific agent for more information.
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