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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1911
Page
13
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 2% Fast Broadway, with Ratta Telephone 422 and Independent telephone 1422. Advertising rates are furnished on application.
Butte yesterday felt the summer tourist rush with increased western travel since July 15 as Yellowstone Park draws crowds and travelers pass through Butte on changing routes. The day brought mild 65 degrees with a 44 degree swirl as light rain and cool winds affected Sunday crowds, while many locals and visitors mingled at various spots.
All members are requested to attend a smoker at the German hall Tuesday evening August 8 at 7 o clock sharp. Proceedings aim to socialize and discuss club matters in a brief gathering.
Joseph McCauley aged 54 died yesterday morning. A native of Canada he lived in Butte for five years and worked at the Speculator. He is survived by his wife and three children in Canada.
Joe Duefel a 25 year old horse trainer died after overdosing on opium at the track following a hearty meal and smoking a card of the drug. An autopsy and investigation are planned. Duefel, from Pennsylvania, had been with trainer Ray Egan and had worked on western circuits. His death occurred after companions failed to revive him and an ambulance brought him to doctors who could not save him. Friends said he was not a constant user, and the source notes no syringe marks or clear signs of addiction. The body rests at Richards undertaking rooms awaiting post mortem.
Fresh fruit and vegetables from western markets flood in while Washington suppliers offer plentiful greens. Potatoes stay at 2.55 per hundredweight with small lots at 24 cents per seven pounds, and berries, cantaloupes, and melons price ranges show elasticity. Spring chickens and fresh hens priced per pound, with fruit volumes varying by outside shipments.
Ten workers clash with a Durais bar patron accused of scabbery at 137 East Park Street. The bartender shields him as attackers break a window and threaten to drag him out. Police are summoned. the crowd disperses after the men vow to confront the man at his Florence hotel rooms. The accused denies non union status and shows a working card, which is challenged by the attackers citing his past record. In a separate incident, Ross is knocked by a union man near City Hall and leaves town after a Pinkerton claim is raised.
William J. McAuliffe died yesterday at 115 South Washington street after a long Butte residence. Born in Binghamton New York he worked at the Tramway mine and held high standing in his profession. Survived by wife five children and three brothers with multiple sisters. Funeral from the home at 9 30 am to St Patrick s Church for high mass and family cemetery interment.
Sheepshearers numbering about 50 left Butte after the convention which closed Saturday. Most will shear the fall run in California then move south to Arizona and Texas to assist goats. Some plan to go to Melbourne Australia and others to California coast islands. Executive board votes thanks to supporting businesses.
A mass meeting at the Auditorium drew about a thousand attendees but produced no criticisms of Mayor Duncan’s administration. Speakers included Mayor Duncan, Police Judge Booker, City Attorney Maury, and City Engineer Gow, with Gov. Lew Kelly serving as chairman. The mayor admitted debt levels exceed $1 million and proposed refinancing of warrants into long term bonds, while noting annual deficits and tax assessment issues.
Mayer's Montana leading jeweler offers mainspring and cleaning services at lower prices than competitors. One year guarantee shown. best mainspring at $1 and cleaning at $1.50. Mayer's claims top quality, latest machinery, and fastest service at Butte 22 West Park Street. Libby cut glass stocked. Money back if not best value.
The dialogue notes draws poker and slough games and hints at police collusion with gamblers. Attorney Maury disputes a Braund house location, while a delegate retorts. A spectator urges adjournment as Chairman Vickers closes the meeting amid protests or lack thereof.
After two years of planning President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor will make a western trip with a scheduled address in Butte on Thursday night August 24. The tour from Washington DC includes Chicago Denver Salt Lake Butte Spokane Seattle Vancouver Tacoma and San Francisco. He will speak at Missoula August 21 26 to the Montana Federation of Labor before heading to the coast. The Butte visit is coordinated by the trades and labor council with a committee to arrange details and Labor Day plans. The mass meeting yesterday was reported as a success with no opposition. The brewers union reported a strike at Missoula.
Special Dispatch from the Standard reports Great Falls boosters arrived home tired but elated after a trade mission by special train. They visited Calgary Banff and Fort McLeod and received warm welcomes, with special reception at Lethbridge. Governor Norris departed Stena after a brief stay. The piece closes with a note on home supplies buyers adopting newer methods.
Eastern relatives visit Butte residents as travels span Salem Ohio Dubuque Iowa Great Falls and Denver with multiple departures and returns. Guests include Mrs Sophia Dunlap Cordelia from Salem, Mrs Bergen and daughter Grace from Dubuque, and many others visiting relatives or on trips across the region.
Hal Shan non aged 25 a timekeeper stepping from a chute at a lumber company property near Gold Coin Garrison fell breaking bones in his right foot above the ankle. He was brought to St James hospital last night where his family is at Gold Coin.
The London Tailoring Company announces imported fabrics in fashionable textures. Custom made suits start at $18 and up, with nonduplicable quality versus $30 and up elsewhere. Cleaning, repairing, and pressing services offered promptly. Call to save money.
For a second time in six weeks the Campana Commercial Co. at 509 511 West Park Street was entered in the early hours, $15 taken from the till. Glass shattered with a stone and the lock forced. no other valuables touched. Police suspect the same prowler may have hit Lisa's store on Hast Park Street as the operations closely mirror the previous break-in.
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