Man charged with shooting at wife in long troubled marriage
Augustine Dugay faces possible jail after his wife Emma Dugay filed a complaint and affidavit alleging he fired two bullets at her during the early hours. She sought court orders for support while a divorce suit proceeds, and Dugay may be compelled to join W. Charlesworth and James Lacey in a future sentence. John Young was arrested on theft from the Butte & Boston Mining Co. A mayhem hearing for Joseph Manny, administrator of Thomas Holman, was postponed. Holman’s estate valued at 615.45 with 38 insurance and 645 wages from Montana Oro Torch...
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Augustine Dugay
Emma Dugay
Dugay
Rev
Reserani
John Young
Butte & Boston Mining Company
Joseph Manny
Thomas Holman
Holman
Montana Oro
Railroads face major patent suit in circuit court
Bin Francisca October 1 report says a bill of complaint will be filed in the U.S. circuit court here. Binsol Bidwell sues claiming to be the original inventor of the electric railroad system. Defendants include Market Street Railroad, Thomson Houston Electric, and General Electric with similar suits planned in several states. Bidwell seeks a 40 percent net profit royalty on infringed patents, alleging vast profits from the alleged innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
bin Francisca
United States
Binsoh Bidwell
Market Street Railroad Company
Thomson-Houston Electric Company
Connecticut
Generallectric Company of
New York
Bidwell
Local Briefs and City Notes From Montana Paper
Local items report J G Bates of Montana Music Company and various downtown businesses, plus Patrick O Connor taken ill and moved to county hospital. Thomas F Daly, 29, dies at 609 North Main, recently arrived from California. Snow flurries remind of Centennial beer promotions and product ads fill the page.
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J. G. Bates
Montana Music, Company
Meke & Kerth
West
Hamilton
Katenbac Broadway
Butte Stove Repair Company
E. Park
Fair Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Heilbronner Cigar Emporium
East Broadway
Patrick O'Connor
Thomas F. Daly
North Main Street
California
Souvenir Badges Sold To Aid Soldiers Day Drive
A meeting of the executive committee meets at Senator Lee Mantle’s office to arrange Soldiers Day details. Mrs. B. EB Calkins and her sister Miss Doty have made and sold 102 badges since yesterday noon. Other ladies are expected to contribute as weather clears, driven by patriotic interest.
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Lee Mantle
Court Notes On Condemnation Suit Involving 51 Acres
The hearing on the order to show cause in the Montana Ore Purchasing Company versus Butte and Boston Company resumed before Judge Clancy. Witnesses testified to ground desirability and tailings needs. statements covered ore processing rates and ground requirements. New incorporations and financials were reported, including Virginia Gold and Copper Mining Company forming in Madison County with 2-1/2 cent stock, and Bell Tyre Phone Company assets totaling 1,097,340 with debts and surplus listed.
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Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Butte & Boston Company
Clancy
Brant W. Turner
Bryant
Johnstown
Virginia Gold and Copper Mining Company
James Emilie
Gas J. Mark J Kirk
Walter Forbes
Madison County
Bell ‘Tyrephone Company
The Copper Stocks Market Report Amid Boer War Tensions
The mining share market held up today as fighting began between England and the Boers. Quoted at 2.80 oclock were Amalgamated 91, Anaconda 49.50, Boston & Montana 360, Butte & Boston 5, Alumet & Hecla 770, Mohawk 2.87, Parrot 47, Congress Consolidated 58, Tamarack 2. Our graduate optician offers free eye exams at Towle & Winterhalter 28 West Park.
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Oelock
Boston
Montana
Butte
Personalities in Town: Conk and Godbe Sightings
A. B. Conk, a railroad contractor, is in town from Helena for a visit. W. F. Godbe, a prominent Salt Lake citizen, is in Butte today for a preliminary tour and meetings.
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A. B. Conk
Helena
W. 5. Godbe
Salt Lake
Butte
Coal and souvenir shop offers in Utah area
LUMP COAL $4.50 A TON claimed as the best coal ever burnt. Comers promise savings and repeat use. Office at 14 Utah Ave, telephone 276, R. J. Johannes, Agent. Also a large assortment of souvenirs for returning soldiers including flag pins and buttons from Towle & Winterhalter, jewelers.
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Utah
R. J. Johannes
Towle & Winterhalter
County Taxes Due in Silver Bow County Montana
Notice states taxes for 1899 are due at the county treasurer in Silver Bow county Montana. Unpaid taxes by November 30, 1899 at 6 p.m. become delinquent with a ten percent penalty. Dated Butte October 11, 1899. John G. Holland, County Treasurer and Collector.
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Silver Bow County
Montana
Butte
John G. Holland
Court fight over Butte & Boston suit continues
In U S Court Judge Knowles hears the Butte and Boston company case against Johan F Forlis as administrator of the McNamara estate and Augustis Heinze as intervenor. A heated exchange arises with accountant W F Rector and attorney McHatton over ore mining expense reports and their accuracy.
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Butte & Boston Company
Johan F. Forlis
McNamara
Augustis Heinze
Knowles
United States
Hector
McHatton
W. F. Rector
Snohomish
Rector
War Looms as Boer Ultimatum Moves to Action
London reports Britain seeks to represent British interests via United States consuls in the Transvaal as hostilities begin. Lord Rosebery endorses the government, while Boers press the border and Natal may fall under their control soon.
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London
Forignotes
Washington
Great Briain
United States
Transvaal
Lord Rosebery
Glasgow
Allien Viner
Montrent
South Africa
Pretoria
Great Britain
Natal
Newcastle
The Lazy Club and a Ghostly Cemetery Joke
A fragment from a St. Paul section notes a quirky tale about a club called the Lazy and its international ties in Philadelphia. The report describes a prank involving a fake type setting machine, a burial joke, and a strange refrain about a member buried alive for scruples against labor. The piece recounts street conversations on Dodge Street and a roadside joke about cracking something, ending with a strange cellar discovery after Sabbath-breaking and a watermelon.
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Sui Generis
St. Paul
Philadelphia
Globe
Omaha
Dodge Street
Hurghin
Alibi Defense in Dotson Murder Case
The Anaconda defense case opens with witnesses testifying to the defendant’s whereabouts and good reputation. Jurors hear how Dotson and family members were with him in American Gulch and Wash ington Gulch in July and June, supporting an alibi as the defense plans to close that night.
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Inter Mountain
Anaconda
Dotson
Cnia
Wilson
Deer Lodge
Black Hills
Frank Lott
Deadwood
John Mulholland
Eugene Cullinane
Washington Gulch
American Gulch
Helena
George Ingram
C. H. Colbath
Wethers
Coibath
Gukeen
Etiquette notes on trains and odd medical tales
A Long Island Railroad etiquette note urges staff to use Madame and avoid lady, assist only when needed, and refrain from unnecessary contact. A North Dakota dining car ban on intoxicants is cited with a Boston traveler reacting to the landscape. The piece adds a macabre aside on rhinoplasty in Heidelberg and a grotesque description of skin grafts and frog‑like growths.
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New York
Chicago Tribune
Long Island Railroad Company
Harvard Receives Two Striking Bequests From History
Harvard gains a $50 000 bequest to fund tuition and living costs for any Ellis descendant attending Harvard, a first of its kind amid the Elis will contest. An additional $90 000 from a sister supports the medieval school. Silver Bow Lodge No 48 A M A regular meeting notes.
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Mtass
Tribune
Harvard
Calvin
Fort
Ellis
Elis
Silver Bow Lodge
Onic Temple
Dan Yancey
Summons in Montana District Court Divorce Case
Hollis Johnson sues Bertha Johnson in Bilver How County Montana district court for divorce. The summons requires response within twenty days after service. failure will result in default. Clerk Clinton Clark issues the notice. Goffcey & Merritt represent the plaintiff.
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Bilver How
State of Montana
Hollis Johnson
Bertha Johnson
Montana
Olert
Ieee
Clinton Clark
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Charlesworth and Lacey
Chicago
Get
Rio Grande Road
Indiana
Dr. Wix
West Park
Patriots
U. S. Court
TNE
Damage &l
T Gillette-Herzog Manufacturing Company
Minneapolis
Henry M. Maser
Hennessy
Maser
Mager
Senly
Lander Furniture Co
Mast Park St
ST. Paul's
Amd
Hal
St. Paul Globe
North Dakota
Weidelberg
Parlin
M. A. McLaughin
Pever
McLevelin
DR. McLaughlin
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