Davies Removed from Butte Library Post by City Council
Librarian John F. Davies, longtime head of the city public library, was removed by Mayor McCarthy at the last council meeting. Professor J. R. Russel was appointed in his stead, confirmed by a 10 to 7 vote. The meeting proceeded with other personnel changes, contracts, and budget actions.
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John F. Davies
McCarthy
J. R. Russel
Ayes
Archambault
Britt
Bryant
Ferns
Kelly
McArthur
Medin
Paige
Seibenater
Smith
Noel—Bausman
Hiderkin
Knowlton
Kroger
Noyes
Virtue
Russel
Chester A. Small
Martin Sherman
Ferrell
Workingmen's Union
Harkins
White
Rowan
Hinds
James Farrell
Curbstone Construction
Hyman Goldwater
Judiciary Committee
Margaret Dalton
Cobban-Casey-Day & Co
North Star
South Star
Thomas Rowan
Buffalo Gulch
J. H. Leyson
Davis
Granite and
Wyoming Streets
Corral
Owen Thornton
Arctic Lode
Contracts Awarded and Repairs Ordered by City Council
The council awarded bids including a contract to William Harkins for a project from Aluminum to Freemont and on Breamont to Main street with a bid of 1. W D Bartlett won the contract for the fire station roof at $495. Crematory repairs were ordered, and the council adjourned. Patent envelopes for mailing photographs are available at the Postoffice News Stand.
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Freemont
Breamont
Main Street
William Harkins
W. D. Bartlett
Postoffice
Hotel guest list reflects wide nationwide attendance
The compiled roster lists numerous individuals and towns including Butte New York Boston Chicago Cincinnati Anaconda Helena Missoula Salt Lake City Philadelphia Great Falls and Billings among others. The long sequence names guests from hotels and lodging houses across states with many partial names and titles included.
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the Butte
Robert W. Carle
New York
E. B. Wadsworth
Boston
Irvin Ren
Gua Hockstadter
Sol Hamburger
Chicago
Jos. Baer
Cincinnati
J. E. Sharkey
L. C. Parker
Garnet
H. T. Kincaid
Salt Lake
F. Norman
W. E. Mathers
B. W. Cooper
J. M. Rockfeller
Civ. Letser
Ana
Helena News in Brief Reports Local Crimes and Tragedy
Rolla Donnelly convicted of vagrancy and sentenced to 60 days after overloading and foul language. Ted Rodgers injured by a loaded rifle discharge in Clancy and hospitalized in Helena with facial injuries likely to heal. Jack Burke found dead in I. X. L. lodging house with morphine evidence. member of Anaconda Brickmakers union, about 35.
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Helena
Rolla Donnelly
Butte
Anaconda
Great Falls
Ted Rodgers
Montana Central
Clancy
Jack Burke
Brickmakers’ Union of
Quartet of Drunks Plead Guilty Before Judge Sullivan
Before Judge Sullivan John Doe James Lee Tom Clark and James Peoples pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars each. Dan Connors and Tim Sullivan were guilty of disturbing the peace and fined ten dollars each. Agnes Stevens pleaded guilty to street walking and was fined ten dollars.
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John Doe
James Lee
Tom Clark
James Peoples
Dan Connors
Tim Sullivan
Agnes Stevens
Dillon Race Rates and Dental Offer Spotted
An item notes a travel deal with short round trip tickets at a set rate until September 10th. It mentions Dr. Wix and Dillon races in September on the eighth and seventh with a price of twenty dollars for sets of teeth at ten dollars.
Modern Moral Dilemma in Reforming Courtship
In a Philadelphia Bulletin piece humorously contrasts elopement with a coachman to cars and modern romance. The North American cites Mrs. Peck awakened by her crying baby at 2:23 am, with Henry Peck dismissing the fret as a trivial cry.
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Philadelphia
Weekly Crop Bulletin for Week Ending September 5 1899
The state reports ongoing grain harvest with some areas finishing hay and grain. Potatoes show good yields in many localities, but early frosts in the southwest damaged them. Cattle are in excellent condition and beef cattle shipments are underway.
Rare 1848 Shreve bourbon draws lavish praise at dinner
A Washington dinner honoring E H R Green of Texas and M A Smi hy of Arizona featured a bottle of Shreve’s 1848 bourbon. Attendees, including Ken tucky connoisseur M A Smith, lauded its mellowed, perfection status and speculated it could fetch fortunes for remnants if available.
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Washington Post
E. H.R. Green
Texas
M. A. Smi Hy
Arizona
E. K. Somborn
Chamberlain's
Shreve
Kentucky
Fire damage case arises from oil tank blaze
A circuit court case concerns damages from a fire started in a large oil tank. Witnesses, including a tank attendant, testified he helped care for the tank and estimated about 25,000 gallons involved. The cross examination highlighted uncertainties in the testimony.
Philadelphia Record Cartoon Caption
Mrs. De Tanque scolds as De Tanque boasts about returning home in a drunken state, claiming pride despite being in poor condition. The exchange hints at a humorous yet coarse dialogue typical of the era.
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Philadelphia
Butte Miners' Union Supports Coeur d'Alene Miners
The Butte Miners' Union denounces reports of disunity with Coeur d'Alene miners. President Michael McCormick states the union remains in sympathy and will provide aid and support as possible. Also notes on teeth sets priced at $10 by Dr Wix.
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Butte Miners’ Union
Coeur d'Alene
Whchh
Michael M'Cormick
Crystal Springs Recreation Spot Offers Healthful Springs
Crystal Springs presents guest lodging in a separate building with modern conveniences and private party service at moderate rates. The springs water is soft with mineral health benefits. A free dance hall and meals on short notice are available for private parties five miles west of Hutte.
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Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs CO
Hutte
Tailor Opens New Fair Show For West Gas Fisher
Tailor offers new suits through The Fair opening with casing steam cleaning and pressing. Prices stated as easy. Customers invited to visit during the event.
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West Gas Fisher
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Turkey
Cash Grocery
A. Booth
Main and
Galena
Studebaker
Western Wagon & Grain
Montana
Harnois & Schatzlein
J.T. Carroll
Platinum
Mitchell Delivery
Crown Lovers
Thomas Rakes
C. Sullivan
W. Broadway
Davies
J. A. Russel
Dan E. Fultz
J. D. Byer
Main
Copper Streets
Clark & Kohrs
Soder
Colorado Street
the McDermott
W . Becover
Grand Trapids
J. R. Best
Portland
R. J. Prince
H. J. Horn
Livingston
P. J. Poindexter
T. W. Poindexter
M.S. Baker and Son
St. Louis
R. A. Luke
Helena; ©. G. Follet, Anacond; BE. A. Reichel, Great Falls; R. A. Bell
W. T. Widley
N. Gebauer
Robert Towne
Washington, D. C
0. F. Goddard
Billing
T. F. Jenkins
Dillon
H. Sommers
Henry L. Sherlock
Boulder
H. D. Curtis
Omaha
T. W. Young
Don
Lindenthal
Sheboygan
Wis
R. B
Mountain House Coal
Trail Creek
Mont
Mountain House
Trail Creek, Mont
Sullivan
Dr. Wix
Philadelphia Bulletin
John N. Olson
Weat Granite
Wix
RCRA
Megel Soo
Kimball
Musical Instrumenta
Orton Bros
North Main Street
Butte, Montana
J.n.nevils & CO
Harness and Saddlery
E. Park ST
Postum Cereal Co, Ltd
Battle
Western Medical Dispensary Company
E. Broadway
Dr. Wood
Montana Hardware Company
Butte, Mont
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