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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1905
Page
4
The article discusses midsummer heat as a driver of passion and looseness, noting a nomadic impulse and neglect of domesticity. It contrasts this with a Detroit Tribune view, labeling the Tribune piece evidence of heat’s harmful effects on the mind.
A period piece email reports on European powers negotiating a peace conference with Russia and Japan while the Mayflower hosts Chinese dignitaries aboard its dining room. It notes Cuba’s treasury at thirteen million and a six million public works allocation plus a looming bond issue to fund veterans claims. The piece criticizes fraud and speculation in Cuban claims and hints at Palma’s limited ability to curb the populist spending wave.
The Detroit Tribune defends hot weather arguing temperatures above 80 degrees intensify base instincts while very warm heat increases irritability. It contends in high heat controversial arguments or violence are diminished or tolerated, whereas cooler or moderate temperatures trigger more contentious behavior.
Reports say a gold rich rock in County Donegal is owned by a Belfast controlled company. The ore reportedly yields up to two ounces of gold per ton and machinery has been bought for immediate mining. Work could begin within weeks, though prior similar claims exist in New York counties.
A discussion contrasts Judge Parker’s New York court of appeals ruling on photo use with a Georgia decision granting Pavesich a judgment against advertising use of his image without consent. The piece argues Georgia was right and Parker wrong. It mentions Emperor William’s silver watch gift to Ellis for averting damage to Frederick the Great statue, and critiques racial and social implications.
The item praises an emperor’s interest in a colored man as a watch with the emperor’s monogram is valued by Ellis who would prize it highly. The piece shifts to wartime talk about Sakhalin, Portsmouth peace prospects, and remarks on figures like Morton, Balfour, and Tsar Nicholas II, with broader commentary on war, politics, and public affairs.
In Chicago on August 1 Judge Albert Barnes handed life terms to three youths for murder and highway robbery tied to a May crime. George Plummer, 17, receives life at Joliet prison. Thomas Kelly, 20, and Thomas Sherman, 18, get life at Pontine penitentiary. The court debated hanging the boy prior to sentencing, but argued he was too small.
Bummalo N Y Aug 1 Richard Johnson 63 was blown to pieces when dynamite detonated in a boat on the Niagara River near Kenawanda. Charles Duffy and Charles Sturgis were present. Johnson’s head and arms were blown off. Duffy suffered injuries but Sturgis escaped. Johnson intended to explode the dynamite to kill fish. Duffy expected to recover.
Mrs Lawrence Townsend wife of the United States minister to Belgium returns home arriving today from Antwerp aboard the vessel in New York.
A party of about 80 stockholders and guests from the Amador Consolidated Mining and Development company arrived in Butte by the Northern Pacific and toured Columbia Gardens and the Cora mine. Led by company officers Robert M. Mahler and D. E. MacKinnon, they planned a 20 day trip through Amador Seattle and Portland before returning to Chicago.
In a police court session, Joseph Welfelt Peter Walsh and others faced fines for fighting while Thomas McNamara and Edward Maguire were cited for injuries. McNamara received ten or more fines, and Maguire’s teeth injuries led to a decisive penalty. Joe Lamont and Chris Bloom faced jail time or county custody for respective disturbances and vagrancy. Cincinnati Red and James Stanley joined the docket with sentences, while Mrs Schote and others were reprimanded after disputed grievances.
The article notes a joint operation by the Butte and Dillon companies to move to Fort Ellis, with departure on the Burlington tonight as preparations begin for the encampment starting tomorrow morning.
The remains were removed to the family residence at 610 North Alaska street. Notice of funeral later.
Divorce and alimony actions flood the docket as Albert G. Bachman is cited to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt for nonpayment. Georgina Bachman alleges failure to obey alimony orders. Margaret Barnum sues Byron J. Barnum for desertion with a four year old child. alimony sought at 25 dollars monthly. Henry W. Brown sues Elizab Brown for divorce with two children. alleges desertion in 1904. Hanington vs Kimberly, Mount mining Co, involves a disputed note and potential surrender terms. company bankruptcy cited as affecting the case. Settlement in the Montana Ore Purchasing case awards 1500 dollars to McAndrews heirs for mine death. Aetna Banking sues Katherine McKay for 2580 dollars and foreclosure. California Brewery and others defend against Howie and Borke suit over a restaurant dispute regarding a wall."
A false report of a marriage between Peter Gilmore and Bridget Shea appeared in the Standard and other papers in Butte. The couple were not wed, and the publication caused embarrassment. The culprit who sent the item for publication is being traced, with penalties possible under recent law for giving false information to a newspaper.
Mrs Ross travels to Portland for a week at the exposition then visits friends in Call Slater Brick Co ordered 1,000,000 brick for Mandan N C for major improvements. Mr and Mrs Woodson return from two months in Portland and Northwest. Miss Helene O’Donnell hosts a large farm gathering at Hesper farm. Mrs L H Fenske and Pearl travel to Portland then California. Furniture for the new courthouse arrives. county officials aim to move in this month. Senator Carter and Surveyor General Beattle visit Stilewater valley for trout fishing. Bell Co prepares to occupy new building on North Twenty seventh Street. conduits being installed for underground wiring. Bell Co office to move from First National Bank building. Mrs O A Tschudy and the Misses Conway proceed to Portland for a month at the exposition.
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