Meyer’s Hearing Highlights Bullion Allegations in Butte Case
The Meyer bullion case resumed in Justice Harrington’s court with County Attorney Connelly arguing about using Meyer's private account book as evidence. Witnesses testified to bullion receipts totaling about 24,000 ounces valued around 317,000 dollars credited to the Boyle account, while defense questions focused on Meyer's associates and the credibility of witnesses including Thompson and others connected to the Meyer family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Meyer
Philipsburg
Justice Harrington
Connelly
Kirk
Witnes
Meyer
Charles Dilger
Walkerville
Thomson
Connell
Thompson
Butte
Spokane
New York City
New York
Brooklyn
Lewis Sneil
Arthur
Will
C.H. Thomperon
Mr. Connolly
Park Canyon
J. Ornstein
E. H. Thompson
E. Meyer
Mr. Kirk
Connolly
Mr. Connelly
I. Flotow
M. E. Meyer
A. H. Barret
Ed F. Meyer
Truth
C. H. Thompson
Inter Mountain
Pressi
Travel offer to San Francisco for returning volunteers
The Short Line will sell committee and friends of the returning volunteers tickets from Butte to San Francisco and return at one fare for the round trip forty eight dollars and thirty five cents. Tickets on sale now. sleeper reservations quick. 19 East Broadway, H. O. Wilson, general agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte
San Francisco
East Broadway
H. O
Wilson
New Jury Law Tightens Exemption Odds
A new jury law to be in effect with September 18 summons at the county court house ends exemptions. Ex cuses based on lawn care beach trips boils or mosquito bites are no longer acceptable. An eligibility check will ensure jurors meet legal qualifications and aim to fill panels quickly. Justice William J. Gaynor helped pass the measure, with the Fair at West Park and Academy Streets named as locations in the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gaynor
New York Tribune
Bankrupt Adjudication in Montana District Court
In the United States District Court of Montana a bankruptcy was declared against ML E. Hersam on a date in September 1899. The first meeting of creditors is set for October 1899 at No 49 West Park street Butte Montana. Creditors may appear, prove claims, examine the bankrupt, and transact other proper business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
District of Montana
Court of
ML E. Hersam
West Park Street
Butte
Montana
Court of Bankruptcy
John McKenna
Thompson Campbell
Judge Rules Sale of Bartlett Stock To Rochester In Good Faith
Judge Knowles ruled that the February sale of Fred Bartlett s stock to Ras Rochester was a bona fide transaction. The case centered on insolvency, alleged robbery and later fraud claims by trustee Alexander Mackel. The jury verdict favored Rochester, with the judge citing lack of proof of fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knowles
Fred Bartlett
Ras Rochester
Bartlett
Rochester
United States Court
Alexander Mackel
Hallam
Open court witnesses fair sale ruling in 1899 case
Testimony showed the sale conducted openly and fairly with no case made. Attorney Shelton excepted to the ruling and received 30 days to file his bill of exceptions. Master In Chancery Blake filed the report in the CG J McNamara and Thomas A Marlow versus Home Land and Cattle Co and National Bank of Commerce breach of contract suit, finding nonperformance. Mrs. Godefroy to teach dancing to children 6 to 10 at 1 dollar monthly at 317 Dakota Street. Bankruptcy: John McKenna adjudged bankrupt. creditors meeting set for September 2 at 2 p.m. at Court of Bankruptcy, 49 West Park Street, Butte, Montana. Referee in Bankruptcy Thompson Campbell dated September 15, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alent
Shelton
Blake
CG. J. McNamara
Thomas A. Marlow
Home Land and Cattle Company
National Bank of Commerce
Knowles
Notice of Intention to prove desert-land claim No. 3244
John B. Pearenteau of Dewey Montana files notice to prove irrigation and reclamation of his desert land claim No 3244 for the nw i of section 13 twp 2n range 13 west at Butte district court on October 14 1899. Witnesses named include Peter H Deno Ulrich H Deno James Jensen and William Forest of Dewey Montana. George D Greene Register. Postal station advertises patent envelopes for mailing photographs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Pearenteau
Dewey
Montana
Nwi
District Court
Butte
Peter H, Deno Dewey
Mont
Ulrich H. Deno
James Jensen
Forest of Dewey
George D.greene
Register
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Dakota Street
West Side
Butte, Montana
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Boyle
West Park and
Academy Streets
Dr. Wix
Brobeck
Hoffman House
Broadway Prompt Delivery
THE
U. S. Court
Silver City
E. Park Street
Pastoffice News
Eee
Newcome Honey
L.u
Lutey Bros Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Telephone
Welch Folding Bed Company
Aed
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
Hoss
Butte, Mont
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