Asking For A Raise Triggers Court House Stampede
A clerical salary dispute causes chaos in the Butte Montana court house as a clerk and others react to a nurse’s pay letter. The piece also covers legal actions in mining cases against Heinze and the Anaconda company, a divorce motion in Sophronia Smith v Smith, and an evaluation of a deaf and dumb boy Wille Maurer amid claims of mental illness. The report blends odd employee antics with formal court matters and a domestic case, all set in the Montana legal context.
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Court House
Pest House
Board of County Commissioners
Afid
Butte & Boston Mining Company
Cora and Rock Islani Lode
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Heinze Bros
John MacGinnis
Sophronia T. Smith
John C. Smith
Ruth
Beth
Smith
Lindsay
Ing
Enlil
Wile
Police View No Robbery In Lost Money Case Portents
In police circles the case hinges on whether a $506 pocketbook was stolen from a lodging house room in Tenderlain Quarter. Investigations found no robbery occurred as claims by George R. Davis appear alcohol influenced. Vagrants Frank Hope and Peter Flora faced sentences and other youths entered pleas on related charges.
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George R. Davis
Frank Hope
Peter Flora
Jerry Lowney
Richard Dwyer
Copper Stocks Trade Slides Amid Dividend News
Boston & Montana declared a $15 per share dividend payable to stockholders of record, triggering a sharp drop in trade from 340 to 325. Anaconda also declined slightly as quotations showed Amalgamated at 852, Boston & Montana at ex-dividend, Butte & Boston around 17.25, and other copper stocks unevenly quoted.
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Boston & Montana
Anaconda
Boston & Konland
Butte & Boston
Wohawk
Oxceda
Enteot 'Tat Tamarack
Utah Con
James H. Lynch Receives Mock Cane Trophy
James H. Lynch was presented with a cane this afternoon by Sergeant A. M. Maxemner. The cane, a cannon rammer relic from Manila fortifications, features a Spanish silver coin head and an old copper coin ferrule. Lynch proudly accepts the historic keepsake.
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James H. Lynch
A. M. Maxemner
Manila
Lynch
Great Northern Railway Strike Rumors Denied
The agitation over a potential Great Northern strike centers on bonds for conductors and sleeping car patterns. AP reporters found only minor, fixable grievances and no real strike likelihood. railroad officials ignore the reports and deem the strike improbable.
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Great Northern Railway
Laan
Associated Press
Havre
Montana
Kalispell
Entral Railway
Larimore
Great Northern
Ely
Judge Lindsay's Calendar Opens With Court Sessions
Judge Lindsay will hold two court sessions in his department after a day in the Ble Hole river country. The 10 a.m. calendar includes motions to quash, new trials, demurrers, and settlements. Notable cases list Victoria Diabala, Andrew Less, J. A. Riddell, Anaconda Copper, and multiple estates with citations and show cause orders. An incident note reports Mary Sullivan assaulted and a petit larceny charge against C. McMuhen.
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Clancy
Ble Hole
Lindsay
Victoria Diabala
Louis Diabala
Andrew Less
City of Butte
Michael B. Holland
City of
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Ed Hickey
Michael Reynolds
Alice Gold & Silver Mining
Woman seeks peace bond against husband over alleged threat
Mrs Albertina Coll asked the county attorney to bind her husband Michael Coll of 28 East Porphyry street to keep the peace after alleging he threatened to beat her to death and feared he would carry out the threat. She signed an affidavit and a warrant was issued for his apprehension.
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Albertina Coll
Michael Coll
East Porphyry Street
Michael
Volunteers to Escort Fallen Montana Soldier to Virginia City
Ex members of the First Montana regiment are summoned to Sherman’s Undertaking rooms at 6 15 tomorrow in fatigue uniform to escort the remains of Fay Kohls late of Company D to the depot. The body will be shipped to Virginia City on the Northern Pacific train leaving at 7 15 a m.
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Montana
Sherman
Fay Kohls
Virginia City
Northern Pacific
Prize Waltz Tea Given at Miners Union Hall
A prize waltz event was held at the Miners Union hall on Saturday evening October 28 with Bergstrom's orchestra providing the music.
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Miners' Union Hall
Bergstrom
The Petrified Man At 15 West Broadway Heard Visitors Daily
Citizens flock daily to see The Petrified Man at 15 West Broadway with hundreds visiting to view this remarkable curiosity. JWil will stay for a few days only.
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West Broadway
Local Friefs and Shops Advertised in Helena
Local notes list JG Bates tuner M Stusie company and various shops on East Park and Broadway. Mentions Reid's 24s Maint Tinwire Howie Comfort ranges and Heilbronner cigar emporium while Fraternal Order of Eagles plans a Halloween social at Munger hall on North Wyoming street with games dancing and lunch.
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JG. Bates
M Stusie Company
Wehr & Fated
H. B. Ashworth
Reid
East Park
Fatr | Drug and Assay Supply Company
East Park Street
Heilbronner
Fast Broadway
Order of Eagles
Hallowe'en Social
Muntger Hall
Wyoming Street
Thief Mountain
Mountay
Local News Notes on Visitors and Mine Samples
Doctor Peter Mussiebrod is in the city today showing ore samples from his Girne mine. The honeycombed vein carries rich gold content and is valued at about $2,000 per unit. W L Contole of the Silver Bow Lake has just returned from an extended visit with relatives in Tawa.
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Peter Mussiebrod
Girne
Telegraphic death notice from Bone Man railroad accident
A telegraph from Galecia county via Chief of Poller Lintwell announces the death of Thomas Hacer a Bulte resident in a railroad accident at Bone Man. The telegram asks for locating the deceased he relatives hiding in the city and to notify them.
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Poller Lintwell
Galecia County
Thomas Hacer
Bulte
Boneman
Eet
Thrilling tale of shipwreck survivor Patton and crew
Mrs PW Patton wife of Captain Dalton recounts the sinking of the American ship Gent HB Stetson off Pororna coast two months ago. She describes warning alarms baby dressed in an open boat, a roaring explosion, crew rescued by a nearby boat, and the ship's destruction as they fled toward land and Japanese attack.
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San Francisco
PW. Patton
Dalton
HB. Stetson
Pormosa
Patton
Cme
Jong
Ama Ville
Stefan
Poynynga
Putin
Fierson
Nagisiki
Ogaac
Chicago Market Report Cattle Sheep Hogs Prices
Stovk Chicago Ort 27 Ploge-Recelpte 26 000 head market slow Mixed and butchers 1.19 to 4.40 heavy 84.80 to 4.95. Cattle Receipts 45 000 market steady Beeves 4.40 to 8.1 eos and heifers 185 3 to 4.80. Sheep receipts 6 000 head Market strong. Sheep 2.00 to 4.25 Lambs 4 to 8.80.
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Chicago
Money and bond rates amid firm sterling exchange
New York reports sterling exchange steady at 94 7/8 on demand and 4 4/14 for days. Silver and Mexican dollars quoted at 47 1/4c. Bonds seen firm with seconds registered 0.2%6, thirds 107, coupon 1.00814, new fours 1.24 1/4, coupon 1.30, old fours 111, coupon 1.12 3/4, fives 1.10 1/4, coupon 1.11.
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New York
Sterling Exchange
Marriage Reduces Some Crimes Says German Study
Dr. Friedrich Pringing reports from Germany that marital status affects crime. From statistics he notes married men show higher respect for property rights and commit fewer robberies extortions and frauds than single men. Early marriages correlate with more property offenses due to poverty. Incendiarism appears prominent among certain cases.
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Friedrich Pringing
Germany
New York
Marriage and crime in the social context of wedlock
A historical discussion notes that married men show lower criminality than singles, with age and life duties affecting behavior. It highlights effects of wife loss, family responsibilities, religion, and property on restraint and public conduct, concluding married life reduces some antisocial tendencies as tenure increases.
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Pamone
Danke Ge
Betiveet
Clasais
Pon
Bringie
Basking shark 40 feet long sighted off New York coast
Report describes an enormous basking shark near Monterey and California coastal waters. It weighed many tons, with measurements suggesting a massive carcass. Experts note such giants are exceedingly rare and nearly untouchable by ordinary methods.
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Ting
Apare
Anatler
California
Teilish Museum
Jordan
University of California
Monterey
Bern
Norges
Mn Moe
Ordimey
Montegey
Thrilling train yard spectacle of synchronized engines
A vivid account describes a daring railway maneuver where an extra engine workered ahead to boost an express train up a grade. The setup involved coupling two locomotives, matching speeds with the oncoming train, and a delicate handoff at a switch. The scene ends with the fast express roaring past, a stunning yet perilous showcase of early railroading technique.
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Milwallins
Celling
Pamike Kueh
Prinestoy
Meliy Alwaya
No Smoke at Crystal Springs Resort Ad
Crystal Springs promotes a smoke free health resort with modern hotel electric light steam heat and a top cafe. The plunge and dining hall are highlighted along with private party use and lunches on short notice. Open day and night with regular Langlois stage service and varied departure times. Fare is 25 cents each way.
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Crystal Springs
Butte
Langlois' An
Notts for Publication Mining Patent Application in Montana
Notice of an 1899 patent application by Bidler Peter son of Butte Mont for 1500 bear feet mining claim in Independence mining district Silver Bow County Montana. Describes Survey No 1 Township 3 North Range 8 West with bounds and corner descriptions and prior notice posted Oct 28 1898.
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United States Land Drive
Helena
Montana
Welber Oh
Bidler Peterson
Butte
Montaa
Ethel Lade
Independence Miniy
Silver Bow County
Des Krees
Merces
Carver No
Probate and mining notices in Silver Bow 1899
District Court of Silver Bow sets probate date for Kate Toomey will and administration hearing. Notice ordered by clerk to be published at least ten days prior in Daily Inter Mountain. Judge John Lindsay presiding. attorney Charles O'Donnell.
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Tudlelal
Montana
Silver Bow
Kate Tonmey
Kate Toomey
Annie T. Garrity
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Anaconda Company
F. Augustus Heinze
Parnell
Heinze
Judge Lindsay
P. F. W. Krager
William Paul Kroge
Edward B. Fox
Catherine O'Brien
Hale
Citaton
W. A. Waller
Cauge
William N. Mitchell
Arcount
James M. Reilly
Owen J
Joseph A. Cornell
Tove M. Cornell
Plantift
Runry Muntzer
Hatley
George W. Ralilwiths
Donne
Moebuk
Demurrer
Moebus
George FL
A's
A. Andersen
Severatiem
Aotion
Oo. W
Kate Shiney
Mary Sullivan
McMuhen
Petit Invceny
Symons
Dr. Wiz
Hamilton, Katenhack & Kerth
Weat Broadway
Butte Stove Repair Company
Park
Thomas Barrett
Stovk
Money
Honda
Dr. ix
FISUL
Thouran
St. Louis
East Broadway
Notts
Arash
Japan
Lander Furniture GO
Recorder
Silver Row County
Frank Krosler
James Cy Friend
George D. Greene
Register
Job, WH. Harper
United States
Cook Fremedy Co
Ncaname
Nena
Cook Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Putte, Montana
Eae
Anacon
Pacific
Garrison
Forthern Pacific
Oregon
Walkervilane
Burlington
Detriivtel
Anny
Var
Walkerville
Bretion No
Weat
Burlington & Gun Nor Pac
West
Helens and
South P
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East
Nort Or
Railway
Union Pacific
Nor
Pac
Arsaons
Eas
Hern Pointe
Boween
Butte and Helens
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