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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
10
A feature on the chafing dish praised for its charm and utility in bachelor and family settings. The Sternan Co. offers pieces including dishes from 6.50 dollars, trays 2.00 to 3.75, mixing spoons 2.99, alcohol flagons 5.00 and up, and hot water kettles 5.00 and up. The item is presented as both functional and ornamental.
Two junk dealers demonstrate notable enterprise with a display of resourcefulness and quick thinking. The incident highlights youth initiative and practical problem solving in a local commerce context. Both individuals attracted attention from bystanders and sparked discussion on entrepreneurship.
A county attorney was notified after two youths nabbed a wash boiler from Sam Crooks’s kitchen on Harrison Avenue. Neighbors saw the act but could not identify the culprits, and an officer began a search for the offenders without results by nightfall.
Manager Wood praises King for clean sport and smart management after Hennessy night at the saucer. He notes the great turnout and promises more exciting racing with a program featuring half mile professional, one mile amateur, and two mile professional lap races, with entrants Burris May Sharman Haydock Staver Wing Niederhofer Nelson among others.
Miles of Silver Bow and many others visit Butte while registrations occur at the Finlen. J P Nelson is arrested in Anaconda for bicycle theft. A M MacCullough weds Mary Riggs at First Baptist with Rev Noft singer officiating. The Scottish Rite Masonry holds services for Capt S J Reynolds. blue lodge and commandery plan public funeral services. The newly married couple depart for the coast then British Columbia before settling in Anaconda.
At Mrs. Fails residence on the west side last evening Alexander A. MacLean married Ada J. Buchanan. The ceremony was performed by Rev J E Noft singer of the First Baptist church, in the presence of friends. Miss Jennie Woodberry and A J Gillis attended.
The couple acted as bridesmaid and best man and left for Great Falls aboard the Great Northern to begin their life together. Friends extend heartfelt wishes for happiness.
From Allentown New Jersey a report says ex Governor William Newell of New Jersey is dying and not expected to survive to morning. He served as the state’s first Republican governor from 1857 to 1860 and held many roles including doctor, founder of the life saving service in 1848 and originator of the agricultural bureau. He was a congressman in 1847 48 and 1865 67 and led the life saving service 1860 to 1864. He also governed Washington territory 1876 to 1880.
Brussels Aug 7 A representative of American capitalists named Chambers negotiating to acquire the Clare롤 glass works held a three hours conference with the proprietors. The decision arrived at was not announced. The glass company owns furnaces valued at 599 OM francs each. If the transfer were consummated the Americans would not close the factories but would throw the entire output onto the American market. Several Belgian manufacturers have decided to sell if terms are accepted.
The Timer tomorrow reports a vast industrial plan to unify window glass producers worldwide under a single corporation. Pittsburgh figures James A. Chamere and M. K. Mullen of the American Window Glass Co. spearhead talks, with Europe and Belgium factories likely involved. They departed for Europe six days ago.
Judge A H Humphreys of the first circuit in Hawaii met with Attorney General Krox after Hawaii bar members accused him of arbitrary treatment and contempt arrests. Pardons followed, many letters praise his integrity, and formal charges may move to the justice department. The judge will stay in Hawaii for several days.
Vancouver dispatch reports Islander from Briagway with $10000 treasure and news of a great drought on creeks reducing output. A $2000000 Canadian capital concession plans Yukon creek water, with must spend half a million this year. Dawson mercantile scene grows critical for small traders as large firms crowd in. Bank of British North America sent $215000 via St Michael to San Francisco before departure.
In Savannah on August 7 the Union of Tobacco Buyers told the Merchants' union that duties on Cuban tobacco should drop to 2.50 per pound for cigars and wrapper and filer duties cut by 20 and 30 cents per pound. The statement argues Cuba should seek annexation if its rights are not respected, under U.S. economic and political protection.
New York reports last night’s heavy rain caused serious floods in Newark and Jersey City with streets covered by water this morning. Local residents assess damage as waters recede slowly.
Non union longshoremen and Filipino crews join tensions as Wilfred Horton is shot in the shoulder during a labor dispute. Steamship owners threaten to seize union funds through courts while firemen argue their contract remains valid. Movements on the waterfront stall as unions monitor non union crews loading ships.
Portland August 7 President A J Mohler of the Oregon Railway and Navigation company says the San Francisco steamship strike will be allowed to run its course and no steamers Columbia and General Elder will sail while the San Francisco test is on Steamship traffic between Portland and San Francisco will remain closed The company plans to bring two ships to Portland unload them and then lay them up The shift stems from relations with the Harriman system and Southern Pacific which can carry interior traffic comprising about 60 percent of shipments in this port
The Resistencia cigar maker union shifts its stance as deported leaders are believed beyond reach. Early today strikers vowed to leave Tampa, then signaled readiness to arbitrate if leaders are returned. Citizens expect a long wait as attorneys pursue cases in New York and West.
President Gompers of the American Federation of Labor departed Atlantic City for Washington and then Pittsburg. Vice President Hayes said no public statement on the steel strike stance was made. The federation may collect up to 1 percent per capita per week for 10 weeks to aid affiliated unions in protracted strikes, with 1.5 million members and about $150,000 possible. $75,000 already raised for machinists on strike.
Milwaukee August 7. A meeting between the district committee of the Amalgamated association and Illinois Steel president George Reis signed the wage scale for the year. A district lodge secret meeting discussed the strike order. sentiment favored obeying it though some hesitated. Bay View plant employs about 1500 workers with two Amalgamated members. a strike could close the plant.
Great Yangtse floods sweep central China causing widespread deaths and property loss. Anking and Kiukiang report flooded towns with water up to roofs. Wuhu district sees heavy drownings while Chong Teh and Chong Cheh Tung areas face catastrophic embankment breaches threatening hundreds of thousands.
San Francisco police announce custody of a man arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Shelby smelter works robbery. The exact identity of the suspect is not released and officials say no further details are available at this time.
Washington reports the delay in signing the Pe kin protocol stems from tariff adjustments on ad valorem basis and military cooperation details for firearm import restrictions. Pacific coast merchants say a 4 percent duty on a gold basis would harm trade with the Orient.
Buffalo New York August 7 The illness of Senor Vieuna the Chilean minister to the United States has again taken a serious turn and his condition is now considered critical.
The article describes Greek milk culture in Athens, noting goats as the preferred milk source and outlining how milkmen travel with their goats. It details the rituals of selecting milk, the goats’ behavior, and a rumored trick involving a rubber water bag concealed under clothing to pilfer milk.
A humorous anecdote from Albany Press recounts a conductor summoned by General Manager McNamara after a female passenger accused him of staring. The conductor questioned how she could know he stared, prompting laughter from the judge who advised him to return to his car.
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