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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
5
Advertises a nonpainful gradual cure for liquor addiction. Claims over 300000 men and women praise Dr Keeley for a painless treatment with no abrupt withdrawal. Urges readers to request proofs of the cure and terms by mail.
A North American court halted jury selection in the Pooley Littlejohn murder case as the regular panel was exhausted. Four special venire and a 9 am Monday return were issued after eleven talesmen were excused until afternoon. Judge Clancy scolded a tardy clerk and criticized newspaper commentary while cautioning jurors to avoid pretrial opinions.
Judge Clancy held a night session to hear Thomas Seaton in a peace bond case. Ida Wilson testified to threats including chopping off her head and an axe incident. Seaton had lived with Wilson as man and wife, and he aided her cigar store venture. The case resumes before Judge Clancy tonight.
A Philadelphia rope firm, known for sending rope for hangings to sheriffs, supplied the cord for Daniel Lucey’s execution. The same firm provided the rope used to strangle Harry Roberts, the county’s only executed murderer. The trap and scaffold from the Lucey case remains stored in the courthouse cellar and may be used again. Lucey’s attorney, Thresher, has filed a bill of exceptions and a probable-cause certificate with Chief Justice Brantley. If the judge blocks intervention, a respite appeal to Governor Smith is expected, with Lucey relatives from Providence likely to attend.
Harold Thornton was found insane by a commission of Drs Donnelly Sullivan and Chairman Clark. An epileptic patient who had visited the county jail, was housed at the poor farm, and then committed to Warm Springs after a sanity inquiry. He could not account for himself during examination.
The canvass of the vote last night shows W. H. Eddy elected president by a majority of eighty two. Ed Hughes named vice president by about 250. Frank O Connor wins recording secretary with 1,395 votes to 368 for Wm Murphy. Jerry Hanley becomes financial secretary. James Kilram treasurer. Frank Coughlin ward en. Tom Carroll conductor. John M Sullivan, John R Murphy and W B Daly named finance committee members. An insurance pitch from Mutual Life of New York follows.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease eight powder as a cure for painful, smarting feet, growing nails, corns and bunions. It promises instant relief, easier shoe fit, and comfort for sweating and calloused feet. Sold in drug stores with mail orders for 25 cents.
Northern Pacific announces Saturday and Sunday round trips to select points from Butte. Fares include 61.50 to Twin Bridges, 100 to Pipestone, and 61.50 to Whitehead, with return. details and routes listed. Also notes on labor committee call and Butte School of Mines offerings and tuition policy.
City council devoted the session to routine matters including sewer and sidewalk projects on Quartz and Granite streets, paving East Park Street, and taxation for sprinkling. Reports show August fire losses at 1 388,000 with 2 768 dollars in department expenses.
Tr M Cobban opened suit for 276 dollars against Security Abstract Co over an 1895 lot sale. He alleges the firm provided an abstract with tax due after ownership changes, totaling 299.88 for 1900, and seeks reimbursement. Newill academy announces fall term start next Monday. Several real estate ads offer a 4 room brick home and multiple lots near a streetcar line, priced to move. Also an ad promises lodging income of 64 dollars per month and a loan offer from M Wade and Martin.
Sealed proposals are due by noon on the 3rd of September 1909 for furnishing all materials labor and erecting a two story amusement house at Whitehall Montana. Bid forms available from the school clerk or the architects in Butte. Each proposal requires a certified check for a percent of the bid as a bid guarantee and bond.
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