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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
11
County Treasurer Maher reported March receipts of 18 212.90 dollars and disbursements of 75 820.34 dollars leaving a treasury balance of 486 787.31 dollars. The detailed statement noted ongoing growth in post office business and the need for more space and staff as demand rises.
A miner remains trapped after being buried under tons of rock and earth. Rescue teams work against time to reach the victim, with the fate of James Ryan uncertain as crews press on.
A cave-in at the Anaconda mine near the 1,400 foot level buried James Ryan on the ninth floor as 14 levels collapsed and part of another. his body, under hundreds of tons of earth and rock, is not expected to be recovered for hours. Workers tunnel through debris to reach him while authorities assess the damage. Ryan lived at 519 East Broadway and was unmarried.
A special meeting of the literature department of the Woman's club is set for 10 30 this forenoon at the home of Mrs W J Christie South Excelsior street. The gathering aims to elect department officers for the coming year and a large attendance is requested.
The Hobart board chose to buy lots from J. H. Farriss & Co. on Park street near Excelsior avenue for 5850. Trustee Clinton reversed on the old site, citing undesirable ground. A two story, 16 to 17 room building with basement and fan ventilation is planned with bids to be invited soon.
Sheriff Furey and aides raided the old board of trade rooms at Park and Main after tips of three stud poker games. Gleason forced entry, a struggle ensued, about ten men scattered, two suspects Jack Wolf and Sam Ryder were arrested on 500 bonds while others fled or were sought. A faro game was found at the Elwood block but no players remained.
Detectives Murphy and Captain Everts captured two men, William Perry and William Smith, about 7:30 pm on tips from railroad worker Thomas Donaven. The pair, believed skilled burglars and thieves, had giant powder, caps, fuses, loaded revolvers, black jacks, and other burglary gear in their Platinum street cabin near Carroll lumber yards, along with clothing and meat and lard thought stolen from Samuel Bender's butcher shop at 989 Utah avenue.
An office ad lists Galt Jump at 6.50, Trail Creek at 5.00, and Cottonwood washed nut at 4.00. It provides a contact at 14 Utah Avenue and phone 276 for inquiries.
At Immanuel church a unanimous call was extended to Rev. E S Farrand of Stanberry Missouri to serve one year with a view to permanent pastorate. Farrand, in the prime of life, has extensive experience in eastern and western work and his wife is active in church work. A telegram announced the call and he signified acceptance.
Peter G Barnett his wife and two children narrowly escaped a blaze at their No 12 East Second Street home and bakeshop last night after a gasoline stove exploded. The house owned by Mrs Braham sustained an estimated 700 dollars in damage as flames quickly engulfed the building.
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