This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1900
Page
6
Telegraphing for flannels announces nine winter waist fabrics in new shades and patterns. Finest French flannels in blue red green and violet plus crescent embroidery, Orlweda plaids, silk warp options, and all wool varieties priced from 26c to $1.85 per yard.
Advertises a wide range of wool flannels with prices per yard and per item, listing widths from 27 to 36 inches in colors like cadet blue scarlet and navy. Mentions medicated scarlet wool flannel and white Saxony flannel, plus sample samples and expressage paid to Montana rail points.
Special to the Inter Mountain reports Hon. Lee Mantle and Frank E. Smith addressing a large Dillon audience on national and Montana issues. Smith praised Rudolph von Tobel and David E. Folsom, denounced corruption, and defended Republicans while Mantle attacked the Democratic Party and discussed silver and gold standards amid a charged campaign atmosphere.
Inter Mountain reports the Montana supreme court issued an injunction against Silver Bow County Clerk Moran to stop printing the eight hour Republicans ticket on the official ballot. Justice Pigott dissented. The court considered Granite county and Meagher county cases disputing printing of Bryan democrats and fusion democrats tickets with no immediate ruling.
In Silver Bow county about 18 000 voters are registered though four districts have yet to report. Within eight city wards 12 549 registration entries exist, while aldermen vote total was 6 173 last spring, suggesting many may be falsely registered. Census suggests 30 470 residents with 40 percent registered voters, a discrepancy. Outside the city registration appears normal though some district names may be ineligible.
John Drummy, foreman at the Rose mine owned by James A Graham, suffered serious injuries from a falling lagging timber. He sustained a fractured left ankle, fractured left thigh, and a compound comminuted fracture of the upper arm. He was taken to Murray and Freund's hospital for treatment. Drummy, about 40, has long resided in Butte and was formerly a railroad engineer. His home is at the Ariston hotel in South Butte.
The copper market weakened in Boston on October 29 as Amalgamated Anaconda Parrot and other major issues showed lifeless, lower quotations. Notable listings included Calumet & Hecla Tamarack and Utah Copper.
Special to Inter Mountain from Billings Oct 2. Hon. J F Forbin and Hon W B Rodgers addressed a rally that excited voters for prosperity. Forbis denounced state officials blamed in the senatorial scandal and urged purging the era of corruption. Rodgers attacked imperialism trusts and Democratic threats. Cheers for McKinley and Roosevelt followed.
A L Stone declares before press time that fusion bosses run a large scale plan to pad registry lists and commit fraud. He alleges meeting a tall, well-dressed man who urged multiple registrations for money, naming Nagle and Kemp among others, and points to fusion HQ at 16 West Broadway. He vows justice and hints at forthcoming trial revelations.
A mine shaft near the McDermott hotel saw the deaths of William Whitmore, Robert Campbell, and Charles Blackle likely from asphyxiation. The men entered at 1:00 pm, were found dead between 2:30 and 2:48 pm, with Blackie showing life briefly. An inquest is set for tomorrow evening.
In Havre crowds gathered at the Heffernin opera house for a Montana governor and state race meeting. Republicans Folsom and Yoder spoke on party records while Democrat W. G. Blair and T. J. Porter offered counterpoints and humor drawing strong audience applause.
Citizens of Burlington will be addressed this evening on campaign issues by Hon Geo A Clark and J W White. A wagon will leave Republican county committee headquarters at 7 20.
In Williamsburg tonight ex Governor J. Richards and Hon T Raley Leo address voters on state and national issues. The Alice Rough Tider band will provide music. A special car departs Republican county committee offices at 7 25 p m for the speaking venue.
In Havre Montana Hon. J I Murphy and Hon. Aaron Connor spoke on campaign issues last Saturday. Murphy urged reform and civic duty to restore Montana’s decency while Connor asserted McKinley would win re election despite state sentiment. Audience interruption marked the event.
A warrant was issued for William Kemp on charges tied to illegal registration. Authorities believe Kemp may have left the country. The complaint was filed in Dustlee Nichols' court.
Judge Clancy heard the second round of Jeremiah McCarthy’s mandamus to force John J. Moran onto the independent ticket ballot for shorts. The case failed again due to imperfect papers. A postponement was set to 2 p.m. tomorrow. An alternate writ was signed, signaling continued court action.
G Murray of Missoula a congress candidate visited Butte last evening. John F Cowan, from Salt Lake, is en route to Red Bluff and Pony to inspect mining properties. Mrs Elmer Kern of West Broadway left for Moline to spend winter with her parents in Park County. TU Land Commissioner visiting the city.
Public notice states the firm John Paul & Co. ceased Aug 27 1900 and will be known as Ay George & Bron at 403 FB Mercury street Butte Montana Also offers for rent a furnished room with bath and parlor use at No 512 Soutly Wyoming
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.