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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1900
Page
2
Courthouse scene in the state v Pooley as defense and prosecution spar over pre shooting threats and witness accounts. Testimony recalls Celbory Crowley Dover Harney and Littlejohn family dynamics amid mention of Lydia Littlejohn and Rodgers dispute.
Dr. Ignatius Donnelly treated J. A. Miller after a close call when bullets flew from James Ryan and a bullet dropped to the floor as Miller prepared for bed Saturday night. Miller reported the incident yesterday, noting the peril and gunman involvement.
Miller reports a plasterer attempted a fatal shooting, noting a vest with a pocket tear and a bul let edge along a shirt. A second bullet aimed at the heart was deflected by a buckle as it struck the floor, suggesting an intent to kill.
Orthodox merchants close shops for Rosh Hashanah as the sun sets. M M Fuerlicht, a Beaton student of Cincinnati Hebrew Union College, conducts services in the absence of a rabbi. He addresses the South Methodist church on life and politics, noting Montana and Butte’s mining prominence.
A fall in passenger traffic grips multiple lines with only about three quarters of normal business in the past week. Oregon Short Line plans faster connections to Denver to beat B M. One hundred new engines are ordered for Union Pacific and Oregon Short Line to be delivered in about three weeks, with cars built at Rogers, Baldwin, and Schenectady works.
The Great Falls Indians defeated Butte 19 to 6 in the last league game of the season between the teams, held at Great Falls. Despite a raw, chilly night, a large crowd watched as Butte failed to score in five innings except the second. Menetee and Raymer both homered early for Butte, while Great Falls tallied heavily, with a lopsided by innings score. The championship games between Great Falls and Helens are expected to be scheduled for midweek.
The Business Men's association plans an evening meeting to hear progress reports from committees formed last Monday on fundraising for the Galveston hurricane relief. President Hight anticipates a strong turnout despite some members’ political preoccupations. Secretary O'Brien urges immediate effort to swell the local relief fund.
W A Bridges returned to the city last night with Deputy Sheriff Avare after fleeing to Canada while two felony charges were pending. He was set for arraignment in Judge Clancy’s court, but the matter was continued to next Saturday. The State’s murder case against Thomas Keyes at Free Coinage lodging house was postponed to November 19. Court notes include a divorce answer in Joel H Brown v James Brown contesting joint ownership and H J Rottelmiller suing H Heidemann and M Heidemann for 291 on a $500 note dated December 1 1899. J P Collins was named public administrator for the estate of John M Bowers.
Advertisement for fall Woolen Suits Panta and Overcoats inviting orders. Mentions prices are easy and lists C. F. Fisher, Tailor at 110 South Main for ordering.
Citizens discuss the morning temperature drop as winter nears with daybreak snow expected any day. Frost last week gave way to a recent sharp chill and water left outdoors froze where the wind struck buckets.
Ice covered the area this morning as buds froze after a cold night. Columbia Gardena reported all power and vegetation destroyed. Thermometer fell from 68 Saturday to 24 this morning with winds from the northwest and more cold, possibly snow.
A large audience attended the Grand Opera house for the opening of William H. West’s minstrels. West presents a strong cast including Manuel Romain, John Rogers, and Richard Jose with notable numbers such as The Blue and the Gray and At the Bottom of the Sea. Billy Van’s That Will Be About All drew strong applause. The show runs again tonight and tomorrow.
The inaugural Hutte golf tournament was played yesterday at the local grounds. Eighteen holes were completed from 12 30 to 5 00. Frank Pearce, an employee at the Colorado smelters, took the first prize a gold cup valued prize to be kept only after defending the trophy for three annual tournaments Mortimer White finished second with Pearce leading the field.
The atmosphere was cold yesterday and attendance at Columbia Gardens barely topped 1,700, the lightest since the season began. Manager Wharton said the gardens are practically closed though cars will stay running and dances will continue three nights a week until cold weather ends outings.
Fred J. Rowlands Western representative of Republic Tron and Steel reports a two month wage dispute with the company amicably settled. Work will resume immediately at twenty five mills across Ohio Indiana Illinois and Alabama.
Notice to stockholders of Silver How Abstract company of 112 West Granite Street Butte Montana. Meeting on September 2 at 10 oclock to elect a board of directors and transact other business.
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