Civil docket narrowed as Judge Napton delays verdicts
In a long district court session Judge Napton expeditiously handles civil cases including a change of venue from Missoula county. The trial of B. S. White versus J. B. Proulx occupies much of the day with one witness, while Hahn versus Jama and Mentrum Briggs versus Mammoth Mercantile face delays. The case alleges unpaid goods and false reports by officers, with W. M. Biele ford of Missoula representing the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
J. B. Proulx
Napton
A. B. White
Naptom
Justice Courts
Hahn
Jama
Alan
W. M. Bieleford
Missoula
Laundry openings spark competition in city market
NDHTES reports a shift toward cheaper washing as new laundries plan to restart at 416 East Park avenue and an Anaconda Steam Laundry partnership begins operations. Buyers expect a first class setup soon while another firm may start a third laundry, signaling robust competition in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Park Avenue
Gnose
Eyam
Goose
Mfe
Montana
Progressive Euchre Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Conley
A delightful euchre gathering was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Conley at their Maple Street home with about 20 guests. Progressive euchre at eight tables produced first prizes for Miss May Mahoney and Mr. O Rourke, second prizes for Mr. Jno Denzelle and Mrs. Peter Towey, followed by midnight refreshments. Mrs. Conley was assisted by her sisters Miss Nellie Shea and Miss May Shea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Conley
Maple and
Fourth
May Mahoney
Mr. O'Rourke
Jno. Denzelle
Peter Towey
Uniform Rank K of P Drill Promises $250 Prize
The Uniform Rank K of P plans a great drill aiming to win the $250 prize offered by the grand lodge for the best drilled company at Anaconda in 1900. In Montana, the regiment includes nine Freeminded and the 10th company is forming at Helena with Bozeman credited for the best drilled K of P.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of
Grand Lodge
Anaconda
Montana
Helena
Bozeman
Anaconda company aims for top prize in bank drill contest
Uniform Bank members announce plans for a major drill competition next year. At least three companies must participate, each from the Uniform Bank. First Lieutenant C. J. Walsh returns from the grand lodge with officers expressing confidence in their local unit beginning active drills immediately.
Local Briefs From Butte Reserve Concerts And Notices
Miss Mary Collins of Butte visits Mrs Chas Rose. No services at German Lutheran Church tonight. M Hudnoff pastor. Frank Peterson arrested for drunkenness on Main Street. Turner's concert hall tonight features music and waltz. Marriage licenses issued to Pradovich Kitki and Ryan Donnenl. Mahoney to teach district school at Bimery. 7:30 pm junior football meeting at the library. Deed notice Northern Pacific to William Williams for $1200. Funeral for Timothy Harrington Owl tomorrow at 9 from 720 Alder, St. Peters Catholic. League of Sacred Heart attends Harrington funeral. Three-year-old Flood child shaken in fall. Dr Stephens attends. Leader Clothing store sold to Copinus family. will consolidate with Leader and add building. Mary Parker arrested for drunkenness and loitering. charged with consorting with colored men. Dr I M Rockefeller to succeed Speelman at St Ann's hospital. J J McKenzie and S N Snyder associated with Speelman. Timothy Harrington, 13, dies of peritonitis. brother of Mrs Edward Barnes. funeral at St Peters. Pete Pradovich arrested for adultery. later married WIlson after license. adultery charge dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Collins
Butte
Vialt
Jer Slater
Chas
Rose
M. Hudnoff
Frank Peterson
Main Street
Ingals
M. Hudtloff
Turner
Peter Pradovich
Manda Kitki
Clement
Ryan
Margaret Jo'Donnenl
Margaret Mahoney
Bimery
Northern Pacific
Wiliam Williame
J Township
Timothy Harrington Owl
Welock
Alder Street
St. Peon's Catholc Church
League of Sacred Heart
Tsa
Dore Copinus
Brinig
Wm. Copinus and Sons
Leader
D. Kaufman
Tose Parker
O'Brien
Powers
I. M. Rockefellen
Ded. Speinan
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
5 Ann's Hospital
Edward Barnes
St. Peter's
Pete Pradovich
Puller Frank
Magdeling Winski
Pudge J. M. Kennedy
Ian Will Hom
Riverside Farmer Tricked by City Hall Bunko Man
A rural Pennsylvanian visiting Philadelphia fell for a swindle at a saloon when a well dressed stranger posed as a helper and conned him into handing over $60 in cash and his watch and chain. The city detective vows to pursue the rascals and recover the belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
City Hall
Pennsylvania
Po- Wee
Timeuten
Fee Bunko
Notified Marked by Old Fellow in Easy Trick
A reader notes how a seasoned mark proved easy to deceive, admitting amusement at the gullibility of the target and reflecting on the ease of the con. The remark hints at past incidents and the lingering impact of such confidence tricks.
War fears drive financiers to expect troop dispatch
A London dispatch to the Tribune reports Sir Alfred Milner and President Steyn's correspondence increasing belief in a cabinet plan to send 10 000 to 20 000 troops to South Africa. Observers think war inevitable as Kruger and Chamberlain cannot retreat with honor, with a quick three week campaign anticipated.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Alfred Milner
Steyn
South Africa
Orange Free State
Afrikanderbund
England
Transvaal
Edward Clarke
Kruger
Mr. Chamberlain
Lombard Street
Mn Chamberlain
Pretoria
Johannesburg
Chamberlain
Nutien
Canada Cannot Take Part in Dewey Celebration
Goldwin Smith argues Canada should refrain from celebrating Dewey’s victory. He contends American praise for Dewey overlooks risks to Spain and Canada’s courtesy to a friendly nation. He warns Britain may view Canada’s involvement as a hostile stance toward Spain.
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Nin
Ont
Goldwin Smith
Columbia
Dewey
Great Sea
Nan
Aboukir
Copenhagen
Trafalgar
United States
Canada
Spain
Bond Holders Lose Over Cuban Bonds
A Washington dispatch reports the American stance on Cuban debt. Spain’s repudiation would push bondholders toward the United States, but the administration holds Spain responsible. U.S. commissioners at Paris said Cuba bears no debt for Spain created to govern the island and refused any treaty provision to assume that debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washigton
United States
Spain
Tration
Paris
Cuba
Porto Reo
Naval Officers Worried Over Howison’s Move to New York
A Washington dispatch to the Times says Rear Admiral Howison, unaware of the consternation his news will cause, has left Harbadoes aboard the Chicago for New York. Officials fear his arrival before Admiral Dewey and the official reception for Admiral Sampson’s chosen hero, Admiral Schley, could disrupt plans and risk command precedence.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Navy Department
Howison
Dewey
Harbadoes
Chicago
Sampson
Admiral Summpson
Victor
Santiago
Hero
Manila
Schley
Hawison
Naval
Flowison
Tomtskinaville
Dr Huie Pock In Butte Offers Pure Root and Herb Cure
An early 20th century advertisement touts Dr Huie Pock as a specialist in chronic diseases with a focus on women’s health. It claims permanent cures using root and herb remedies and presents the practitioner as running a long studied program in private diseases.
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Butte
Merriman Feels G. P. & T. A. Names From St Paul
W H Merriman A G A of Butte Montana along with Charles Fee G P and T A of St Paul Minnesota appear in a noted roster. The item lists names tied to a professional arrangement and indicates official affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Merriman
A. G A
Butte, Mont, Chas
Fee
G. P
T. A
St. Paul, Minn
Won’t Give Up Their Guns War on arms offers rewards to surrender
Washington report says General Otis sought to imitate Cuba’s arms buy scheme by offering $40 and immunity for surrendering a gun but no genuine surrenders occurred. A native carried a gun to trigger the incentive, then it was revealed he acted as an agent for an American soldier seeking to sell the weapon, undermining the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herald
Washington
War Department
Otis
Pelicy
Cuba
United States
Aguinaldo
Treasury
Amerivank
Plans for French Belgian Dutch Flats in New York
Will erect a series of flat houses on Manhattan Island by a syndicate of French Belgian and Dutch capitalists. Leading New York and Paris architects have prepared varied class buildings in a new style never before seen in New York. The syndicate formed almost a year ago and has pursued its plans with ongoing development.
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New York
Manhattan Island
Paris
Portrait that ages with time in Washington studio
A Washington artist keeps his wife’s portrait evolving yearly to mirror aging. Each wedding anniversary, he paints new wrinkles and gray hair, making the now elderly figure preserve the memory of the young bride who died years before.
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Washington
Expert on Lobsters Foot-Base Ad for Foot Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Base powder to ease swollen and tired feet. It claims cooling relief for hot, nervous feet, with benefits for small feet, tight shoes, blisters, corns, and bunions. Hands are urged to buy at rug shops and shoe stores for 25 cents, with a free trial package.
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Allen
Allen S
le Roy
Train Timetable Fragments Show Chicago to San Francisco Route
A fragmented timetable notes a third day trip arriving in Chicago at 45 pm with one transfer at Ogden after departure from Butte. The second day schedule indicates arrival in San Francisco at 9 43 m, with trains arriving at Butte from the west.
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Chicago
Butte
Ogden
San Francisco
Cal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Anaconda News
Missouri
Ndhtes
Hank K
Standard Drug Company
Standard Drug CO
East Park Ave
Huie Pock
S. Main St
J. D. McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Marlow's
South Main Street
J.E. Taite
Deal
Bite
Idles
Ioe
Irem Rail
Inge
Silver Bow Lodge
A. F
A.M
Magonic Temple
Dan Yancey
C. M. Whitney
Allkins
Turcouta
S. Montana Street
Butte, Mont
St . Pat Conda
Dally
Sonday
Twin Ridges
Haragay
Ony
Norris
Portland
Copper City Limited
Hampton
Anwcondal
B. A. & P. Depoy
Vortland
Wil
Tisam
Standard
Pullman
St. Paul
Omaha
St. Joseph
St. Louis
The
Smithsonian Institution
Mervita Beeiiss
Nervita Medical Co
Winton & Jackson Sts
Chicago, Ill
Newbrs Drug Co
Butta
Enet
Weat
Salt Lake
Denver
Drave Butte
Utah
Union Pacific
Denver & Sto Grande
Southern Pacific
Colorado
Queen City
Azal
Nebraska
East Broadway
Mont
H. C. Wilson
Pacific Railwa
Union
Great Northern
Great Falls
Pacife
Copper City
Great Northern Railway
Oregon Short Line Railroad
Northern Pacific Railway
Europe
Norther
RAL Railway
Minneapolia
Anacoutla
Spokane
Seaklend
Kootenai
Country
Oregon
California
Alaska
Japan
China
Twin Cities
Great Northern Flyer
City Ticket
North Main Street
J. E. Dawson
Gen
Agt
TAU HN
Lincoln
Seattle Tacoma
Kansas City
Phil Baker
Tor
C. Townsend
Kosser, G.F
Pla
E. J. Flynn
Salt Lake, Utah
Atchison, Topeka & Santa FE
Santa FE
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