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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1903
Page
4
The county treasurer yesterday completed a July financial report showing the county finances in better condition than in recent months. The release notes improved cash position and better balance figures, outlining revenues and expenditures for the month.
At the council meeting Mayor Frinke warned he would suspend every officer except the chief and a few top staff if two needed policemen were not appointed. The session featured adjournment fights, budget questions, and a committee investigation into officers and city expenditures.
Alderman Macdonald presents a lengthy minority rules report while Schwend argues it conflicts with state law and should fail. Fleming notes a recent graft committee, and a partial report is planned in executive session. A special committee will probe Police Judge Hayes on two months of nonreporting. The mayor's session proceeds privately with spectators barred.
John Donohue 38 died yesterday afternoon in St. Ann's hospital of spinal meningitis after living in Anaconda for 12 years. He was born in Ireland and had many cousins in Anaconda and Butte. A member of the Clerks' union, he worked as a warehouseman for Copper City Commercial Co. The body was taken to Walsh's undertaking parlors. funeral details to follow.
Deer Lodge county faces a clash over funds for a teachers institute this year. State Superintendent Welch urges a new county appropriation, while county commissioners say one prior allotment suffices. The dispute centers on lawful funding and the future of institutes in the county.
The State Juniors beat the Cirfields of Butte 20 to 18 in an afternoon clash on the flat. Batteries Crowley Hayes and Falfair held the line as the winners issued a challenge to any city league team in Anaconda. Addéresa Will Mor row, 22 East Galena Street, Butte.
Barte Karjacin was appointed administrator of the Naeciji Karjacin estate by the court clerk with bond set. A petition to appoint an administrator for August Beaseman estate was heard with Aug. 14 set for the hearing date.
Mrs Hysbehman applied to the board of county commissioners to send her four children to the Twin Bridges orphans home. The board will investigate and notify the home superintendent. She says she cannot support the children.
A member warned that any serious alteration of the bill as adopted by the house of commons would release contracting parties from their mutual obligations. He noted that representatives of the interests involved had never before asked Parliament to approve a settlement whose main principles they themselves had proposed.
Havana reports a completed list of revolutionary soldiers entitled to pay. General Maximo Gomez says about 50,000 soldiers are listed, with private pay at $1 a day and officers receiving larger sums up to $20,000 for commanders and $10,000 for generals. Most privates may gain around $900 for two and a half years of service.
Strain's department store dominates the list with price cuts on fabrics, dresses, underwear, shoes, and housewares. Various items from perfumed soaps to handkerchiefs and pillowcases appear, along with notices of shipments, local appointments, and funeral arrangements for Thomas Devine at St Peters Church.
Red Lodge August 2 heavy wind storm damages Norris Rowe dog and pony outfit. Tents blown down, six Shetland ponies scattered and corralled with minimal losses. Two trick dogs suffer broken legs. Estimated damage about $1000.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Glendive Montana Aug S. I. Hanford superintendent in charge of the Hughes light plant cut the wires supplying the Jordan hotel after a quarrel with the dining room help leaving the building in darkness A warrant was issued and Hanford was arrested a lineman quickly repaired the damage and Hanford seeks another boarding house
The Duke of Devonshire moved the second reading of the Irish land bill in the House of Lords. He argued the 810,000 years expenditure would be offset by savings in judicial costs and police expenses from the measure. The Speaker noted it was premature to claim final settlement from the bill.
Baron Speck von Sternberg the German ambassador is expected to visit the president at Bagamore Hill next Friday. Apartments have been engaged for the ambassador and his secretary. The visit aims to present credentials. Karen von Sternberg will be the first ambassador to formally present credentials and be received by a president outside the White House.
An account describes Maxim presenting a gun to a committee of judges and noting power would be lower than expected. The trial ends as a surprise triumph rather than disappointment, implying the device underperformed his hopes but achieved notable results. The piece promotes Newbro's Herpicide with claims of scientific basis and effectiveness against hair loss. Sold by lending druggists with stamps for samples to The Herpicide Co. Detroit Michigan.
Casper Wye Aug 8 The jury in the murder trial of BR Murphy for the killing of sheep herder Rite Kassahan reported at 4 PM unable to agree Eleven jurors favored conviction while one favored acquittal
An Aug 8 blaze destroyed the Western Basket and Rex Manufacturing Company plant with total loss estimated at 35000 dollars. The factory located in the city suffered complete destruction and investigators began checking cause.
Estate of Navija KargacinEstate administrator Bartol Kargacin gives notice to creditors and all persons with claims against the deceased to present vouchers within 10 months after first publication. Claims should be filed with George K B Winston at Petritz block Anaconda Deer Lodge Montana. Dated August 4 1903 Anaconda Montana.
Foreign missions discuss whether they hold jurisdiction at Shanghai in the case of the Supao newspaper editors and staff accused of publishing seditious material. Russian French and American ministers favor surrender. British minister opposes and awaits instructions. Likely no action will be taken.
The interior department forbids hunting and fishing except with hook and line in Mt Kiinmer park. Barrooms and firearms are barred without written order. Permanent residence is prohibited. Camping is allowed if no timber or curiosities are damaged and fires are extinguished.
At today session of the American Federation of Catholic Societies letters of regret and congratulation were received from President Roosevelt Apostolic Delegate Fa cont and a number of prominent churchmen in Atlantic City New Jersey.
In Poratello Idaho on August 4 Fred Knack a machinist with the Oregon Short Line was accidentally shot by Thomas H. Davis while hunting chickens. He bled to death within two hours of the incident.
Lynn Massachusetts August 3 Mrs Sean Davenport Lander widow of General Frederick W Lander dies in Lynn at the age given as TM years. She was known as an actress in this country and in Europe.
The article recounts Cardinal Lambertini being elected pope Benedict XIV in the evening but the conclave delaying public announcement until morning. The new pope could not sleep, crying out I am pope then urging his attendants to sleep. A final line notes a long Volk winning an eight wager.
The tale recalls a gathering of Haydn and Mozart where a three hand passage forced a guess from Haydn. Mozart doubted the feat, yet Haydn proved he could play the disputed passage with his nose guiding the notes, proving his clever resolve.
In a tale told during a quest near the north pole, a young Eskimo plans a daring midnight crossing to abduct his beloved from an enemy, only to discover he has seized the wrong person when he reaches the hut. The mix up leads to a humorous realization amid the harsh Arctic setting.
Publication reveals penalties for flattery or persuasion to induce Orthodox believers to join other churches or have their children baptized outside the Orthodox faith. Imprisonment and heavy fines are specified for violators under the new decree.
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