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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1899
Page
8
Several rental options listed including 5 to 8 room brick and frame houses on South Main South Arizona East Side West Side Montana with monthly rates from 13 50 to 21 50 and a large shop room on South Main.
A jail escape by W. H. Gordon, a top counterfeiter known as the brains of a gang from Bannack, prompted a city-wide search. Gordon, who sawed through corridor bars, fled as a deputy intercepted a second prisoner. Deputies and U.S. Marshals pursued him. details note Gordon's skill as a cutter of coins and his prior Utah penitentiary term under an alias. Nearby reports recount a sensational survival tale involving a hunter fighting a giant snake in a jungle, ending with Gordon's escape still unresolved.
A San Francisco based veteran recounts being swallowed by a giant boa after losing his way in a swamp during a night of combat in the Philippines. He details the snake’s slow gulp of his leg, his futile blows with a bamboo club, and his nerve as the creature inch by inch pulls him deeper toward the snake’s belly.
A Saunterer recounts a comic misfortune about lending a dress suit to a friend who died unexpectedly. The landlady reveals the suit was buried with him, explaining why the owner refused R S V P requests. The piece ends with witty asides and local ads for goods and services.
A scheme seeks American capital to complete the Porto Rico railway, with Edward Jauterbach negotiating in Washington. About 130 miles are finished around the island with 54 miles remaining to be built, under a 1882 Spanish concession terms. Libby Lumber delivered 8,762 sawed ties to Great Northern, supervised by C. J. Bowder, with a Japanese crew. mill operates on a tie contract and holds ample logs for summer work.
An inquest into a fatality near Glasgow concluded that a defective drawbar on the caboose caused the death of a man who died en route to Glasgow. Relatives in Rosemont Minn. were notified. remains to be transported to St Paul for burial.
W. W. Merriman general agent of The Northern Pacific recovers from illness. B A Steiffel Helena traveling freight agent of The Southern Pacific visits the city. W A Larkin Short Line contends with a severe illness factor.
Albert M. Dewey cousin of Admiral DeWey and author of Life and Letter visited Madam DeWitt’s pastors and gave a palmistry reading. He called her session scientifically conducted and noted her rapid progress in magnetic healing with several patients in Butte improving. a pending loan of $1,000 at 401 Butte Hotel.
Dewey visits Butte and will recognize a good deal by purchasing coal and wood from Silver Bow Coal Company. The firm lists Telephone No 32 as contact. The note emphasizes reliable supply and local service during the visit.
Coroner Jullien held an inquest into the death of E McNealis killed in a blast at the Diamond mine Monday morning. Witnesses included Frank Hunter and Superintendent Higgins. Jury ruled accidental death with no blame. Cleary injured and recovering at Sisters' hospital. 20 sets of teeth offered by Dr Wix.
In U S Court Al Williams a chunky colored man was sentenced by Judge Knowles to 60 days in jail and a $100 fine for selling whiskey to a Crow reservation woman. He will be taken to Helena to serve. Ed Wilhelm of Granite declared bankrupt with assets around $200 and debts over $3,000.
The Northern Pacific announced a fare cut to Chicago and St Louis with effective dates from September to October 7. First class to Chicago drops to 42.50 and second class to 37.50. The St Louis rates fall by 2.50 in both classes, with first and second class prices adjusted accordingly.
August D Moran a brakeman on a work train for Conductor Wilkins was crushed between the drawbars of a caboose and boxcar at Saco yesterday in a fatal railway accident.
The copper mining shares showed little movement with Parrot gaining to 48 cents before dropping to 47.4 cents while Utah Con rose above 40 dollars. Amalgamated traded at 92.16, Anaconda at 51.1, Boston & Montana at 34.0, Butte & Boston at 62 bid 68 asked, Valumel & Hecta bid, Mohawk at 21, Parrot at 4741, Tamarack and Utah Con noted at 40 percent. Ladies Home Journal and Poritan for October available at the Postoffice News Stand.
A scanned ad lists varied prices for coffee and fruit preserves. Brevity and typographical oddities suggest a mid 20th century newspaper item detailing per pound costs for coffee and fruit preserves, with bulk pricing options such as 50 pounds for 1.15 and 100 pounds for 2.25, alongside miscellaneous household goods.
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