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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1900
Page
10
Lot descriptions detail black Chantilly and Venise laces in 3 to 9 inches, cream and white silks and laces in 1 to 9 inches, including Mechlin, Net, and Oriental laces. Lot 4 lists cream, white, and ecru Venise laces with assorted widths, plus black Chantilly and ecru Mechlin lace, valued up to $2.50 for 26 cents.
Alvin P. Westbrook, a miner at the Castle smelter, affidavits that charges in the Helena Independent and Butte Miner accusing David E. Folsom of being unfriendly to labor are false. He states wages were $3.50 daily, that Folsom had no role during the 1891 Castle dispute, and that McGowan was never a Castle labor union member.
A fusion meeting at the Auditorium featured Hon H L Frank Major John MacGinnis and ex Congressmen W C Jones of Washington. Speakers touted copper stock opportunities and assailed Standard Oil while recounting local political maneuverings and Amalgamated Copper involvement.
All members of Olive Branch Lodge No 23 I C O F are called to meet in Walkerville hall on Sunday October 28 at 1 p m to attend the funeral of our deceased Brother Ja Harris. Members of sister lodges are invited to attend. A G Johnson N G J B Trevarthen Secy.
The note warns that registration closes at nine tonight with 2000 to 3000 names allegedly on the rolls in violation of law. It claims the fusion party faces penalties, while the Republican party supports eight hour work limits. A miner voices concern over mine ownership and fair pay, noting worker needs over owners. It asserts no company store backs the Republican ticket, while two Democratic tickets have connectors. It argues copper mine activity by Amalgamated and allied firms could force closures and double other smelters’ output, risking 6000 miner losses and sweeping business harm in Butte.
Dr Guy D Bryant was appointed assistant health officer by Dr Alexander following a city council resolution. He will start Monday at the health department on the top floor of City Hall and vaccinate women free for one week. The Health Department will enforce compulsory vaccination with special police empowered to arrest refusers. Vaccinated individuals must present certificates. No new smallpox cases were reported today and five patients were discharged cured from the pest house.
Judge Clancy ruled in favor of Hillary Harris, granting a writ of mandamus to compel Wilden Pinkham, the eighth district registry agent, to place Harris on the voter register. Harris had moved from Granite county and argued he was entitled to vote in Butte, citing residency changes and prior registration. The decision settled a disputed legal ambiguity affecting other residents seeking registration and voting rights.
Helena's German Opera Company of fifty travels by special train to Butte on Sunday November 4 and will perform at Sutton's theater as a benefit. Audiences from Anaconda Dillon and Deer Lodge are expected for Monday entertainments. This marks the first opera at the new theater and promises to be a grand, notable event.
A. N. Yoder, Republican nominee for secretary of state, has lived in Butte a decade and built a career from mining work to business. Born in Columbiana Ohio, he later moved through Colorado and Utah, working in mines, then grocery work before joining Joseph Atblow. He voted McKinley and is well educated, now touring the state in support of his bid.
Last day of registration shows 17 367 names enrolled outside four districts. If districts 14 16 17 and 18 add 600 more, grand total reaches about 17 987. Projecting 700 new names per day could bring total to 18 667, roughly 6 000 more than last year. Citywide numbers show a sharp rise with 11 635 total, up 2 985 from two years ago.
A compact listing of local notices and advertisements from Jackson and nearby areas includes references to photographers, grocers, piano dealers, a tuner, a brewing company, wintering livestock inquiries, stenography training, school principals, wallpaper shops, dentists, hardware and tinware suppliers, undertakers, stock offers, property buyers, and funeral arrangements. Notable items mention Dr Forsyth missing from his office and upcoming services for Propeia A. Meteor and Chas B. Hughs. The Columbia club reorganizes with new officers and a September duty vote announced.
Proofs in the estate and guardianship of Alexander McKay were heard by Judge Lindsay and taken under advisement. McKay has 3000 in State Savings Bank and 70 in personal property including a gold watch and chain. Five applicants sought letters of guardianship of person and estate including Joseph Lazzler a Meaderville deputy sheriff and Harry Honeychurch of Meaderville.
Large crowds throng Madam Graham the celebrated clairvoyant at 68 West Broadway The Argyle Roots 15 and 16 with many turned away last week due to crowd size Her name has become a household word in the east and the public is urged to take advantage of the ongoing reduced prices.
Special to Inter Mountain from Boston on October 27 reports a market focus on mining shares. Amalgamation activity involves ANACONDA, PARROT, BOSTON & MONTANA, BUTTE & BOSTON, CALUMET & HECLA, TAMARACK, and OSCROLA among others as traders track potential consolidations and price shifts.
The firm of Join Paul & Co. has ceased to exist on August 27, 1900 and will be known as A. George & Brox. Address given is 40% E. Mercury street in Butte, Montana. New branding signals reorganization and continued business under the new name.
A 25 year old woman, Miss Smith, of 387 East Broadway, was found in a dark room today after consuming carbolic acid, likely with suicidal intent. Coroner Brown will hold an inquest into the incident.
The notice lists social updates from Misa Adele Parvhen of Helena visiting Mrs John H Curtis in South Washington St and the Melchers returning from Westboro NJ. It promotes Butte Gymnasium at 43 East Park Street with reading room baths classes led by Miss Godfrey and private club options, inviting inquiries at 114 W Bronco Way and 343 E Park.
Special to the Inter Mountain from Red Lodge October 27 the fusion meeting at the Opera house was the coldest front yet seen this campaign attendance mainly Republicans James Donovan spoke of tree silver and imperialist arguments while Mr McKieady railed against trusts and Br idger was noted as the next stop. W A Clark and Miss Walden drew crowds from miles away seeking a glimpse of the candidate presence.
New York October 27 The departure of Mr Chamberlain with his son for the Mediterranean signals he remains firm on cabinet changes. He may have official Malta business but the trip aims at rest after colonial labors. No appointments expected for a week or ten days though transfers are under consideration. Sir William Waldron's telegraph says he will take a cabinet seat.
In New York Yale trails Columbia 0 to 5 at halftime. In Philadelphia Penn leads Chicago 24 to 0 at halftime. In Cambridge Harvard leads Carlisle 8 to 5 at halftime.
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