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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1913
Page
7
Some observers challenge the view of diamonds as mere luxury noting that fine diamonds function as a rare investment. Proponents argue they offer enduring value and scarcity that can outpace other assets.
Local notes cover advs for pianos, wines, shoes and clothing sales at The Clothery and Wein's. Visitors from Portland Spokane Helena and Billings are noted along with trips to Denver Salt Lake and Portland. Local officials and residents depart for vacations, business trips, or inspections, while miners travel to Spring Hill and Hazelton districts.
Men's pure silk four in hand ties offered at 15 cents for 750 neckwear during Boucher's twenty sixth semi annual cleanup sale held at 37 39 West Park street Adv.
Don t go to a shoemaker to have your plumbing done always go to a Practical man one who knows the business like Killeen the plumber Phone 116 47 East Broadway Adv Tasmania boasts the richest tin Mines in the world.
The four year tax dispute between Silver Bow county and the Northern Pacific over the Anaconda hill line will be heard Aug 15 by the state board of equalization. If decided in favor of the county, back taxes for four years at about 140 dollars yearly, totaling 560 dollars, may be collected. The mileage discrepancy now stands at roughly four miles.
Real estate transfers include Anthony Coggins to J B Bennetts Co for lots 6 and 7, block 11 Grand Avenue addition. Andrew J Davis to Anton Knievel for lot 17 block 6 Travonia. executrix Elizabeth Lawlor to Louisa Rolft for 1 eighteenth interest in lot 9 block 51 Butte. Simon Hausworth et al to Louisa Rolfe for fourteen eighteenth in lot 9 block 61 Butte. John Hausworth to Louisa Rolfe for 1 sixteenth in lot 9 block 51 Butte. Mary G Hausworth to Elizabeth Lawlor for 1 eighteenth in lot 9 block 51 Butte. Tidewater Investment Co to Ralph Poole for section 33 township 3 north range 7 west. Andrew J Dahli to A K Chemical Co for portion of Lizzie lode. Charles H Carver to Olive Carver for shares in several lodes. Wall & Jackman to Amanda Nilson and consort for lots 16 and 17 block 2.
Washington August 5 Senate Democrats sped up tariff bill consideration and made progress on the metal schedule despite protests from Senators Oliver Smith of Michigan Cummins and Smoot. The automobile rates were fixed at 15 percent for cars under 1000, 30 percent for 1000 to 1500, 45 percent for 1500 and up, and 30 percent on parts. Cummins and Smoot argued completed cars would still enter at 30 percent via parts. Oliver failed to push higher iron rates as Saulsbury warned of twin evils protection and socialism.
Big Timber August 5 Valentine A. Herman narrowly escaped grave injury at Springdale station last Saturday. He told his young son to stay aboard as the stop was brief, leaped to the platform, fell heavily, and rolled to the ground striking the rail in a narrow space. He was brought to Big Timber and is confined to bed. The train was halted at the crossing and the boy was put off.
Willis Scott Duniway, six years Portland state printer and noted Republican campaign orator, died at 58. He was son of Abigail Scott Duniway, nephew of Harvey W. Scott, and served as private secretary to Governor Lord. Survived by his wife.
At Boucher’s twenty sixth semi annual cleanup sale run a sale offering men’s suits originally priced at eighteen dollars now reduced to eleven dollars and sixty five cents. The sale is held at 37 39 West Park Street.
Washington August 5 An emergency appropriation to begin immediate construction of three additional battleships of the dreadnought type was introduced today by Representative Britten republican of Illinois The resolution cites unsettled relations with Japan and Mexico and calls for rapid naval buildup to prepare the United States for possible war
In Vancouver on August 5 a fire destroyed the City hotel in Revelstoke. An unidentified man died in the blaze and about sixty men, mainly loggers, were inside the building. Loss estimated at $30,000.
Telegram from Willemstad says communication between revolutionists in Curacao and Venezuela is prohibited by Curacao authorities amid rising unrest. The sloop Palima, blocked after voyages between Curacao and Lavela de Coro, was allowed to sail again. A separate dispatch notes a large revolutionary demonstration in Guajira with Castro’s supporters gaining influence in Zulia and Mereida as telegraph lines fall into their hands.
The Butte Newsboys auxiliary sets August 27 for a Georgetown picnic with a donated train ride from Butte to Georgetown. H. A. Gallwey grants free transport. committees for refreshments and sports organize volunteers and green cards for boarding.
Berlin Aug 5 Cipriano Castro former dictator of Venezuela planned his invasion while staying in Dresden with German friend Herman Wolfram He arrived March 26 from Hamburg and after a false start stayed as Wolframs guest drafting the proclamation issued at Coro July 27 Castro left Dresden for Venezuela in early July Wolfram says Castro now back in Venezuela is likely to return to Caracas with army support to lead Venezuela again.
Industrial Workers of the World thwarted talks to end the Allouez ore dock strike in Duluth as workers voted to stay out despite concessions. Strike-breakers quit en masse after officials granted demands and a 15 cent daily pay raise was discussed. Mayor Konkel of Superior attempted to speak to the crowd but was rebuffed.
Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hogan take place at 740 South Main with a requiem high mass at St Josephs church at 9 30. Born in Hancock Michigan she moved to Virginia City as a child before coming to Butte twenty seven years ago. She leaves husband William Hogan and four nieces Edna Gertrude Catherine and Hazel Madigan. The family notes she had been ill five months.
Bozeman Montana Aug 5 Henry Crouse a pioneer rancher of the Gallatin Valley died suddenly last evening at his Springhill home fifteen miles north of Bozeman He had just returned from a Belgrade trip and collapsed while unhitching his horse He revived briefly before dying around seven o clock No funeral arrangements have been made.
A bolt of lightning traveled through nearly a mile of tunnel at Copper Reef mine in Globe Arizona yesterday. It jumped 300 feet down a winze and nearly tore a miner's leg while shocking more than twenty others. The bolt was conducted via steel rails of a skip hoist.
St Petersburg reports two Russian military aviators Lieutenant Polikar pof and his mechanician were killed at the Krasnoye Selo camp today in a fatal air accident.
M Hare, 25, a race follower, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff James Larkin on a forgery charge for passing five checks totaling 129 dollars at Walkers Saloon, 12 West Park Street. Abe Warrick and Harry Troy faced charges of attempting grand larceny for a pocket-picking incident involving Terry Lennon at 442 East Broadway.
Athabaska Saskatchewan Aug 5 The business district was destroyed by a daylight fire started in a re room or the Grand Union hotel Two hotels and more than three business houses burned Bucket brigades checked the flames after damage exceeded 500000 Constable Blair suffered serious burns waking Grand Union guests Michael Gagnon lost a $200000 uninsured building The Athabasca Forwarding Company warehouse filled with goods valued at 359000 bound for Peace River burned Waterworks incomplete only a handpump engine and bucket brigades were available.
At Bouchers twenty sixth semi annual cleanup sale that starts this morning at 37 39 West Park Street. Hats priced at two dollars eighty five cents for men’s five dollar latest style hats.
Oakland Cal Aug 5 Judge R B Tappan in Alameda police court advised Mrs Minnie Rowe to get a shotgun and shoot if her husband threatens her life. He urged that wives who endure abuse should defend themselves. Rowe was arrested Saturday night for threats against her life.
Paul Boehneke an instructor in the German department withdraws from the University of California after three years, stating a $900 salary is insufficient to support himself and his two children. He is Stanford M A graduate seeking a position with better pay.
Boehncke says decades of prep left him in debt as he quits teaching for higher plastering wages. He notes many young faculty face inadequate pay and some have already left. The piece also recalls Texas counties setting bond records in early 1913 for roads.
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