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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1902
Page
8
Thomas F. Cosgriff of Butte writes from San Francisco asking which route to Thunder Mountain yields the best chance to reach the new diggings. He notes many Californians are planning to go, with routes varying across hills and passes and many companies offering inducements.
Katherine Wilder was arrested by police yesterday for creating a disturbance at Mrs. Kate Formel's office at 101 West Porphyry Street. Policeman Curley filed the charge after Fred Hughes swore information, and Wilder faced a police court hearing amid claims of a conspiracy by Mrs. Formel.
A Wilder woman claimed to be instrumental in a real estate sale commission but was jailed after threats of self harm and vengeance. She denied details of messages between Mrs Formel and Mrs Grady and claimed to have worked with several employment offices, without prior erratic behavior beyond a delusion of being a newspaper woman.
Mrs. Julius Mendelsohn aged 22 died at 103 South Washington last night of typhoid fever after a few days illness. She had wed three weeks earlier in San Francisco to Mr Mendelsohn, a proprietor of the Oxford market. Her mother, en route from Butte, has not learned of the death.
The general land office affirms the Helena decision in a Broadwater county Missouri river island dispute. Ben Kimber claimed patent to part of the island. Lenninger homesteaded the rest. Kimber killed Lenninger in December and was convicted of manslaughter. the case hinges on whether Lenninger can hold the remaining land if Kimber’s ten acre tract is deeded.
Mrs. Josephine Somo aged 51 died at Columbus hospital after severe burns sustained April 1 at her home. Fire engulfed her clothing while she tried to extinguish yard rubbish. Robert Bissett pulled off burning garments and helped extinguish flames. Born in Milan Italy she came to the United States in 1931. She leaves five sons two daughters at home and another daughter visiting St Paul.
Henry L. Grossemeyer sued T. L. Matthews for damages from a dog bite while delivering mail. The case ended when the plaintiff withdrew after the court refused to admit the deposition of S. Nicholson of Dayton. Nicholson had been a Helena resident and is linked to a prior bite incident involving the plaintiff’s son.
The first automobile seen in Helena arrived today. It belongs to F. M. Kizer, manager of a nearby mining property, imported to travel between the mine and Helena.
Mrs. Harrison widow of ex President Harrison leaves Vallejo California after an extended visit with her sister Mrs Parker wife of Lieutenant Commander Parker U S N and heads to Indianapolis to resume home duties.
Madrid reports Senor Robert a leading Catalonian deputy was attacked in Barcelona last night as he began a speech at a municipal banquet. The incident disrupted the event and prompted police inquiries.
Washington, April 11. A heated three hour senate debate followed Mr. Depews remarks on a proposed constitutional amendment for popular election of senators. Money, MacLaurin, Simmons and Blackburn challenged Depews claims about Mississippi Kentucky and North Carolina laws while the Goebel election case and Go to war over trusts drew sharp replies. The session covered China exclusion bills and a river and harbor measure with votes set for next week.
A brief note describes washable ribbons in color for the neck or hair. It mentions width about one percent inch and price per yard in cents. The text references De Long hooks and licenses.
An ad lists women’s wear including wool gowns, etamines, basket weaves, and tailored suits in tan gray brown and navy sizes 32 to 40. Prices range from 2.15 to 57.00 with silk waists at 4.95 and velvet shirt waists discounted from 6.50–10.00.
Historical notice describes a large lot of women’s wrappers made of percale. Skirt width specified as 314 yards with a deep bottom flounce and a ruffle over shoulders and around the waist front and back. Separate tight fitting linings included.
The supreme court denied Attorney Charles F. Sackett of Butte a writ of supervisory control over Judge E. W. Harney handling William Collins being jailed for defaulting on $250 alimony to Margaret Collins who recently won a divorce. The writ request argued evidence supported Collins should be freed.
The subject was unable to pay the specified amount and had previously secured a divorce from his wife in Washington state. The record notes a financial shortfall and a prior dissolution of marriage in that jurisdiction.
Helena reports local Salvation Army circles are elated over the prospect of a visit by Eva Booth, the third daughter of General Booth, founder of the movement. The article notes excitement and plans surrounding the potential appearance and its impact on local activities.
Lewistown April 11 Judge Cheadie appoints Norman Poland of Gilt Edge to fill the Fergus county commissioners vacancy created by the resignation of James Washburn.
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