For Rent Room and Shop Listings on South Main
Advertises rental options including a modern brick room on South Main for 42.50, a five room frame on South Arizona for 18.00, five room frame on East Side for 18.00, four room brick on South Butte, four room brick on West Side, four room brick on East Side, six room frame on South Montana, and a large shop room on South Main for 20.00.
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South Main
Arizona
East
South Butte
South Montana
RailroadsMoney For Stockmen In Montana Trade War
Montana stockmen are not displeased by railroads fighting over livestock shipments. Competition has cut cattle rates 10 cents between St Paul and Chicago, with lines like Milwaukee and Minnesota Transfer in a price race. Rumors say Burlington may cut to 5 cents, while Milwaukee keeps market share. Officials suspect secret quotations and unmet agreements drive the ongoing rivalry.
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Montana
Dakota
St. Paul
Chicago
Minneapolis Times
Chicago- St. Paul
Milwaukee
Minnesota
Milwauke
Burlingtons
Burlington
Railroad to Lewistown possibility discussed
The Milk River Eagle notes a Great Northern branch to Lewistown as a near term possibility. Entering Fort Benton below the bluffs is considered difficult, suggesting a Benton to Lewistown line as the simplest route to the Judith country. If Benton is reached, Lewistown could become more likely.
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Great Northern
Lewistown
Milk River Eagle
Fort Benton
Benton
Judith Country
Boom for St Anthony as Short Line branch grows
The St Anthony area benefits from a new Short Line branch progress. Six months ago the sleepy rural community boomed into a flourishing town with real estate rising several hundred percent. Nestled in a beautiful valley it enjoys rich natural resources and may become Idaho’s best small town as terminus for years.
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St. Anthony
Idaho
Huntington Has It
An east coast report confirms a Crocker stock sale of 340000 shares valued around 10000000 to a syndicate led by C P Huntington with James Speyer involvement. Huntington now virtually controls Southern Pacific with additional outside holdings enabling absolute control of the railroad.
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San Francisco
The
Chronicle
Crocker
Southern Pacific
C. P. Huntington
Speyers
New York
James Speyer
Huntington
Copper mining shares hold steady as market slows
The copper mining share market showed a marked improvement only in steadiness today with no significant rise. Quotations included Amalgamated 64.60 Boston & Montana 345 Butte & Boston 60 Calumet & Hecla 775 Mohawk 22871 Osceola 85 Parrot 49.75 Tamarack 30 Utah Con 38.78.
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Amalgamated
Anaconda
Boston
Montana
Butte & Boston
Calumet & Hecla
Mohawk
Osceola
Parrot
Tamarack
Utah
Mining Suit Resume Highlights Fault Fissures and Porphyry Rocks
William Brady resumed testimony in the Pennsylvania mining case explaining fault fissures and porphyry rocks. The exported testimony mirrors that of Colorado mining man Mr Bulkly. The defense brings six witnesses. trial expectations remain uncertain.
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William Brady
Pennsylvania
Bulkly
Colorado
Possible Results in War Situation Reflected by Boston Paper
A Boston financial paper discusses the South African war situation and its possible outcomes. It notes stock market reaction driven by monetary stringency, industrial prosperity, and abundant crops and product movement from mills and factories. It warns of lingering uncertainty and calls readers to consider the unclear outlook.
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Boston Financial
Financial view of South African crisis and world gold risk
The piece discusses a looming South African crisis with potential global financial fallout. It notes English and American capital exposure, the risk of war impacting gold exports, mining shares, and British dominance in gold markets, plus possible panics and shifts in demand for U.S. securities as gold centers wobble. The analysis links colonial politics, mining interests, and the broader economic fragility to a possible international financial shock.
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Sam
United States
England
Chamber
South Africa
South African Republic
Nho
South Afric
Johannesburg
U S Court Continued Demurrer Dates in Several Cases
In United States versus Fred Bartlett the hearing on the demurrer is continued to September 2. Miles Pinsen versus John Devlin and others overruled with permission to file an amended complaint. defendant allowed 20 days to answer. Alex Mackel as trustee versus H R Bartlett and The First National Bank argued and submitted.
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United States
Fred Bartlett
Miles Pinsen
John Devlin
Knowles
Alex Mackel
H. R. Bartlett
First National Bank
Butte Firm Given Sewerage Contract for City Homes
Billings T R Hinds of Butte awarded the contract for building the city residence sewerage system at a cost of 25000 dollars. Work will be completed by next May.
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Billings
T. R. Hinds
Butte
Miner Dies In Cage Shaft Accident At Barus Mine
Joseph KK Richards a Barus mine station tender died when the cage struck wall plates at the 450 to 500 level. Richards was crushed and mangled after dropping a drill on the way to surface. Miner Thomas Greenslade narrowly escaped danger. inquest to be held tomorrow night. Brother William Richards was nearby prior to the mishap. The incident occurred about nine o'clock in the morning. The Fair for bargains, 79 West Park.
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Joseph KK. Richards
Barus
Richards
Thomas Greenslade
Kidds
Greenslade
Byrne
Phil Jullien
Richard
Jullien
Bell Mine
Butte
William Richards
Silver City Grocery Ad Summary
An old grocery ad lists items with unit prices and pack sizes including Jelly Glasses per dozen, Deviled Ham per car, Sardines per can, 3 cans String Beans, 3 cans Fancy Corn, Pint Heinz Pickles, 35 bars C Soap, 80 bars Silk Soap, and Sal Soda per pound.
Local briefs from The Argosy and city services
Coursing at park Sunday noted with contact details for J G Bates of Montana Music. Dolman & Jameson lawyers listed with address 26 West Broadway. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Larry Poplish of 421 Watson Avenue died yesterday. Butte Store Repair offers fixtures and Home Comfort ranges with phone 1529. Dr J W Reed returned to Butte and opened dental parlors at 115 North Main. Heilbronner cigar emporium at 23 East Broadway sells cigars by the box from 50 cents up. Bee James Farrell of Horse Canyon died yesterday. funeral at family residence today at 2. Funeral of Louis Ramelli set for Monday at Richards undertaking rooms. brothers arriving.
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Park
J. G. Bates
Montana Music Company
Dolman & Jameson
West Broadway
I the Argosy
Wide World
Quaker
P.O
Larry Poplish
Watson Avenue
Butte
E. Park
Chemicals and Drug and Assay
Louis Ramelli
Delmo Ranch
Richards
Clever Juggler Fleming Amazes Curio Shop in New Orleans
A New Orleans theaterman recalls a spring encounter with Fleming the juggler en route to Frisco. In a curio shop Fleming performs near misses with a priceless vase an Empress Josephine teacup and a Wedgewood plate while the dealer frets. The juggler quips about the palace of hearts and Broadway sightings.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Fleming
New Orleans
Frisco
Curio
Josephine
Broadway
Jacksonville shifts from oranges to ostrich farming
The Jacksonville orange market declines after repeated freezes. The city now hosts an ostrich farm with about 100 birds, expanding operations to include a feather curing and curling plant. Plans aim to supply ostrich plumes and other feathers for U.S. demand. Dr Wix of Chicago Tribune notes the investment potential.
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Chicago Tribune
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Proposals Wanted for Tunnel Extension at Butte Mill
Bids are invited by Golden Treasure Mining & Milling Co of Butte Montana at Darrow & Sherman 215 North Main Street to extend the present tunnel 150 feet more or less. Specifications available at the same office. Bids may be rejected. E M Crumakinr secretary September 20 1899. Lower rates via Great Northern Railway to eastern cities listed with agent Dawson 41 North Main Street.
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Golden Treasure Mining & Milling Company
Butte
Montana
Darrow & Sherman
North Main Street
E. M. Crumakinr
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Broain
Butte, Montana
Fairfield
Jewelers
Lewiston
St. Anthony's Room
West Park
Mines and Mining
U. S. Court
Dr. Wix
Brobegck
Hornby
Brobeck's
Gillet
Broadway Prompt Delivery
Joseph K. Richards
Silver City
E. Park Street
Great Nortiuman Railway
Washington
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Montreal
Ottawa
Toronto
North Mainstre - Dawson, Fen
Jersey
California
Ife
Lutey Bros
Cash Grocery
W. Park St
Brownfield-Canty Carpet CO
West Park Street
Butte, Mont
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