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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1903
Page
2
Gans & Klein promotes boys clothing with prices near material cost for one day. Two and three piece suits listed at various regular prices from 2.00 to 7.00 prior to discount. Limited to Monday specials with emphasis on quality and value in Butte.
King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the royal party arrived in Cork aboard the Victoria and Albert amid firing salutes and cheers. They toured bunting decorated streets, attended the race course ceremony where colors were presented to Irish regiments, and later visited a large exhibition. The king spoke of Ireland's welfare, calling for better industrial training, cooperation among classes, and new employment opportunities to accompany helpful legislation.
The king and queen returned to Queenstown and addressed crowds before bidding farewell. The monarch pledged to safeguard Ireland's interests, prompting loud cheering and waving. The tour is praised for advancing Irish grievances beyond what legislation achieved as they left for Cowes to the tune of Come Back to Erin.
Queenstown reports the royal yacht Victoria and Albert carrying King Edward and Queen Alexandra sailing for Cowes at 7 40 p m. The voyage follows their arrival in Ireland and signals a routine summer royal progression.
A new bank will open in Havre within weeks with Robert T. F. Smith to serve as cashier. Backed by eastern and local capital, it has secured a location and ordered fixtures. It remains to be seen if it will be private or state run. The cashier is well known in Havre’s business community.
Great Falls August 1 Articles of incorporation filed for the Manchester Co-Operative Woolen Mill company with a $100,000 non-assessable capital stock of 10,000 shares. Incorporators and trustees listed as Am H Wood M J Wood F K Knobel A F Cantelyou and F L Hough. Purposes include wool supply processing and even railroad building to haul products to market.
Special Dispatch from Helena reports Le Fletcher Dailey, who escaped Miles City jail on June 1 by sawing through a bar, has been recaptured by Sheriff W K Savage near Custer county. He faces grand larceny charges plus the new count of jail breaking, with trial previously set for June 20.
Big Timber Aug. 1 The board of high school trustees has chosen W. C. Ryan formerly of Trenton Mo to fill the high school principal post for the coming year. Ryan has years of high school work and is rated a first class instructor. The position was contracted by Prof. W. L. Worrell but government refused to release Worrell from Guam duties, necessitating a new hire.
Special correspondence from Storrs Montana describes a new coalcoking camp town developed by Amalgamated Copper. It highlights elevation 6000 feet proximity to Yellowstone Park and Grand Teton, coal ovens, a growing town with hotel store hall and a school, plus scenic flora fauna and a visit by President William Sealion’s private car on the railway line.
Judge Lochren dismisses Minnesota’s bill against Northern Securities Great Northern and Northern Pacific railways and J J Hill finding no violation of Minnesota anti trust law The ruling states the securities firm did not restrain trade unlawfully and orders dismissal of the complaint The federal case involved Sherman anti trust law and reached a different conclusion New York time period and city not specified in text.
George Quinn, former Beaverhead studio proprietor, has purchased the Wadames hotel at Jackson and become a boniface. A large number of men from Butte and other Montana points arrive seeking jobs on the Waterworks system, with work expected to begin Monday. A carload of race horses arrived from Salt Lake yesterday, rested in Dillon, and will race at Twin Bridges next week.
Forsyth reports Floyd Davis aged 19 married Alice Van Natta aged 3 in the city last night by Reverend Henry Warman.
Forsyth reports Mise Ethyl Waddingham received a severe burn on Monday while lifting a boiler of hot water from a stove. The incident details are limited and no injuries to others are noted.
Governor Van Sant says the court's ruling does not discourage him and Minnesota will appeal to the highest court. He pledges continued efforts by the state to protect the people’s interests and uphold laws against indirect arrangements that smother competition. He notes some regret over any change to the government case impact on business.
Washington reports Mr Day assis tant to the attorney general said Judge Lochren’s ruling in Minnesota v Northern Securities cannot affect the U S case. The United States suit was under the Sherman act, found unlawful for restraint of interstate commerce by four circuit judges unanimous.
Charles Perry former partner in the Hunter Hot Springs hotel left Missoula this evening for Spokane. He intends to take six months off before resuming business, with travel chiefly along the coast and in California.
Northern Montana reports from Helena indicate crops harvest progressing well statewide. Grasshoppers appear in some areas causing damage to ranges while haying advances, with alfalfa yielding strongly and grains in good condition across Billings, Missoula, Gallatin valley, and nearby counties.
Helena August 1 The L MB Duigier company of Anaconda has filed articles of incorporation in the secretary of state's office. The concern will engage in trade and related activities.
An anxious man fears heart disease from stomach gas and digestion issues. The remedy advises nightly Cascar ets for cleansing the bowels, cooling the insides, and regular morning movement. Claims include heart relief, whole-body cooling, and daily well being backed by drugstore sales in Chicago or New York footprints.
The document lists L. K. B. and A. L. E. Daigler and J. H. Tolan as directors for a candy factory with capital stock of $16,000 all subscribed.
Great Falls plans a city wide shopping holiday on Monday Aug 17 as stores close for the Clerks union picnic. Merchants approved the date chosen within Aug 14 to Sept 1 to replace the July 4 half day.
State Auditor J H Calderhead returned from Denver allowing the state board of equalization to address railroad assessments in Montana The Boulder branch of the Northern Pacific was reduced to 3.07 per mile Wickes branch to 1537 40 per mile and Barker branch of the Great Northern to 105 per mile The article notes reductions to last year’s figures and ongoing adjustments in Montana rail lines.
The Jennings branch of Tana and Northern was refused and will remain assessed at 4400 dollars per mile for the entire system. The board adjourned until Monday morning.
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