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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1901
Page
13
A Butte resident explains the gambling era relics in a wall cabinet, recounting a rheumatic gambler’s schemes and a Deadwood romance that ended with a self inflicted death. The tale leads into obituaries for Mrs. Bertha Mauser and infant Pilla Deodati with funeral details.
A Butte resident recalls playing in the same Cleveland ward school with John D. Rockefeller, born 1838 in Richford New York. He describes Rockefeller as ragged and unpromising, yet notes his rapid rise in oil after forming a refining partnership in Titusville Pennsylvania.
Lee Bell, an elevator operator in the Owsley block, told Judge Clancy about his marriage to Ada Bell in Colorado in 1893 and the later separation. He described Ada leaving him for Charles Stewart, with testimony from Osborne Fenton about her intentions and prior affair.
A Monday evening ladies' physical culture class at the Butte gymnasium invites Schatzlein to demonstrate decor work significance and proper presentation before decorating.
A hotel lobby cabinet houses a diverse collection of curios collected over the years, including knives, pistols, forged checks, and criminal photographs. A small pocket book shaped hold-out device used to gain unfair odds in poker is highlighted among these antiques, reflecting a bygone era when gambling risked lives and the device was taboo but widespread among roguish players.
An ad claim states Io kills all germs in the air passages and permanently cures catarrh bronchitis and consumption. Product presented by The Rea T Booth Co Ithaca New York with Montana Drug Co Butte Montana as trade supplier.
The weekly statement of averages for Associated Banks in New York shows loans down to 904,440,000 and deposits down to 985,781,000, with a sharp fall in circulation and reserves, highlighting a heavy drain from gold exports and tax payments. The surplus above required reserves sits at 5,817,915, the lowest since December, amid broader liquidity tightening.
New York on April 6 reports holiday calm in metal markets with no price changes. London market closed until Tuesday and traders work through a hand to mouth day. Pig iron warrants run from 9.50 to 15.50 dollars, lead around 4.37, copper about 16.42, tin near 25.8 bid 24.5 asked.
The column lists cash quotations for various grains and animal products. Prices include flour, spring wheat, red wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley, flaxseed, timothy seed, and meat products such as pork, lard, and short ribs, with per unit or per barrel figures and assorted decimals.
Chicago April 6 May corn opened with bids around 44 44 1/4 cents for delivery next month and closed higher at 44 1/4 to 44 3/4 cents. Phillips, the market leader, said he sold nothing as longs took profits and shorts covered amid heavy country interest and broad demand. Receipts totaled 515 cars over two days, with continued coarser grain leadership despite wheat and oats activity.
Wholesale jobbers and manufacturers in Butte-Metropolis of the Great Northwest list WEINBERG BROS. & EPSTEIN silk gowns waists and undergarments. CARDER BROS wallpaper glass and painters supplies. A F BRAY wholesale grocer Butte East Park Street. telephone numbers and box address included.
The market opened with wheat in strong condition but bears dominated the session. Prices fell to a low amid heavy selling, with May wheat between 27c and 24¼c before closing a shade lower. Bead markets showed 676000 bushels cleared and receipts near 522000, while May pork and lard also weakened on liquidation and dull trade.
Chicago cattle receipts reach 20 in steady trade with good to prime steers at 4 65 and cows 2 50 to 4 00. Hogs receipts 15 000 with top at 6 15 and weigh widely from 5 00 to 6 15. sheep and lambs steady with western export at 5 25 and native lambs around 4 75 to 5 45. Official two week receipts show cattle about 54 600, hogs 119 500, sheep 75 500.
Cattle receipts at Omaha 250 with a steady market and varied steers and cows prices. hogs 3,100 receipts shade lower with heavy and mixed sales, calves and bulls listed. Kansas City reports cattle receipts about 16 with market unchanged. hogs steady to strong with a range across heavy to lights. sheep receipts 5,000 and market steady with lambs and mutton prices noted.
San Francisco dated April 6 notes spring wools in Nevada at 11 8e Eastern Oregon Yale valley Oregon Malic fall wools Mountain lambs 7 8e San Joaquin plains 6 Te Humboldt and Mendocino We. The scattered text references wool markets and regional pricing across multiple districts.
Butte listings for Dr T A Grigg oculist housekeeping eye ear nose throat chest practice at 28 E Broadway Butte Mont. McClure Bros reliable assay office at 315 N Main St Butte Mont. Mayer assayer No 40 W Park St Butte O B 516. Thos Buggy assayer chemist 400 N Main St Butte. The traveler's maxim about following the crowd offered as miner adage.
Western Tailoring Co announces first class ladies and gents tailoring for the spring season at 134 W Granite St. Repairing cleaning dyeing pressing etc offered with pickup and delivery. Ladies suits remodeled.
The Bank of England refuses short term lending under a week at 4 percent, forcing issuers to renew debt totaling several millions. With £5,450,000 exchequer bonds due for final installment, borrowers face further Bank redemptions next week while government disbursements await the budget.
Cincinnati on April 6 reports the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton 5 per cent preferred stock hitting a record 1094 on the stock exchange floor with bids at 11 despite round lots. Traders credit the rise to rumors of a major railroad amalgamation in which the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton system is expected to play a key role.
Washington on April 6 reports the general fund treasury balances excluding the $150,000,000 gold reserve. Available cash balance is $159,009, $17 in gold, $98,497,050 in silver, and $17,411,617 in other funds.
The Board of Trade reports March imports rose by 1,423,900 pounds while exports declined by 205,500 pounds. London April 6. The data highlights a wider trade gap for the month.
London reports a quiet wool trading week with steady prices. Merinos were in good demand early, and the fourth series arrivals totaled 32 417 bales with 2 00 sent direct.
London trading calmed on Saturday with easier money tone as government dividends eased loan pressure and documents remained steady. Business showed quieter activity following the quarterly turn.
The week saw specie imports of 63,750 in gold and 55,225 in silver. Dry goods and general merchandise imports reached 7,076,957. Exports of specie totaled 1,542,662 in gold and 919,536 in silver.
Palmistry expert Sheldon promotes open light readings for life questions and promises no upfront fee. He claims accuracy on marriages divorces love business and more with services at 75 West Park Street first floor new post office building and hours 10 am to 9 pm daily.
A church wedding and several public functions demand adherence to current fashion modes. The shop offers suits for dress or business, promising exacting standards in cloth, patterns, workmanship, and fit. A wide range of patterns aims to suit all tastes.
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