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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
9
Aldermen approved Manager Sutton's request to place an awning at the theater entrance, prompting street criticism. Citizens note prior refusals for others and urge repeal of the sidewalk awning law at upcoming meetings.
The county board of equalization plans to finish its work this week and adjourn next Monday. No funding solution for outlying schools yet. A 2 mill general levy, reduced from 5 mills, is inadequate to sustain schools, prompting districts to approve a 5 mill emergency tax while county commissioners set levies. The board refused to reduce the Great Northern yard tracks assessment from 2,000 to 1,500 per acre, keeping assessor figures at 1,500. Total trackage assessment stands at 72,000. The board also raised several local business assessments, including Montana Hardware, Case Gravelle Erwin, Butte Brewing, and Davis Wermescary.
First Tuesdays in August and September Northern Pacific Railway sells round trip tickets to Buffalo at limited rates 64 55 and 66 dollars. For details contact W F Merriman general agent corner Park and Main streets Butte Montana.
The Dowager Empress Frederick is buried at Friedrichehoff with Emperor William and royal family present. The ceremony was simple and English in form, conducted without music, and featured a burial psalm and epistle reading as guards and detectives remained on alert at the castle.
Butte and Anaconda routes via Great Northern tickets now available at 41 North Main Great Northern ticket office. Time card and freight rate information cheerfully furnished.
Governor Stanley wires Leavenworth Sheriff Everhardy warning to stop a planned 10 round prize fight between Pat Earle and Joe Curtin plus chicken fights and vaudeville acts. He cites Kansas law against prize fighting and orders officers to enforce it.
R A Bell of Frank Rossburg Helena Montana seeks to award a contract to haul eight thousand tons from the East Pacific mine to Winston Montana at a daily rate of sixty tons. The notice lists the shipper and destination with a specific contact in Helena for bid submissions.
Burlington Route will sell round trip tickets to Buffalo on the first and third Tuesdays for 64.50. For information contact Phil Daniels at 35 East Broadway.
The cruiser Chicago, flagship of the new European station, arrives at Southampton from the South Atlantic station marking a key deployment and showing the fleet’s expanded reach in the region.
A cask of spirits exploded today at the freight depot of the Trans-Caspian railway in Tiflis Russia, causing a conflagration that destroyed the bonded warehouse and 16 car loads of merchandise.
Centerville cricket club practices daily for a Sunday game against Granite club at Mountain View Park during a Sons of St. George picnic. The team thanks Cein M. Spargo for a donated set of cricket tools and invites contact from cricketers in Butte, Mirys ville or Great Falls.
Mrs. William Kline on the west side was thrown from her bicycle on Emmet street when the wheel struck a rock. She lay unconscious for about thirty minutes before help arrived, later recovering some function and was treated at home by a doctor.
Work has begun on the Missouri River Power Company sub station near the Butte & Boston smelter. The iron building, 60 by 80 feet, is on the ground and the pole line through the city employs about 100 men. Canyon Ferry dam progress includes five of six water wheels in place and three of six generators installed. Power expected to reach Butte this fall.
The funeral for Watson Farr Pfouts was held yesterday at the family home on West Aluminum street. Rev. H. C. Blackiston led the service as friends and relatives, including Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Pfouts, paid tribute. Floral offerings came from many narrowing and sympathetic friends.
Promoters tout Centennial beer as enriching the blood and toning the system in a boastful ad style claim. The copy suggests real blue blood and royalty among drinkers and sells the beer with the line a million glasses a day.
Police report states Ruinders carried a firearm and threatened to use it on his wife, causing her significant fear and anxiety. No injuries reported. Investigation underway.
Minnie Kuinders describes years of cruelty by Pierce Ruinders including revolver threats and violent seizures. In Spokane they married December 18 1890s and in Bozeman on November 20 last year he threatened to shoot her. She left for safety and seeks a divorce aided by attorney B S Thresher.
$15 round trip to Salt Lake City offered with departures August 11 at 1 25 a m and 4 p m. Tickets valid for return within 10 days. Reserve sleeping car berths now at Butte city ticket office 105 North Main Street. H O Wilson General Agent.
Hawaii governor Dole twice requested approval for a territorial bond issue to replenish the treasury. Secretary Hitchcock declined, citing lack of stated amount and need for new legislation. Communications covered land sales by employees, land exchanges, and awaiting interior guidance on bonds and leases.
California champion L. R. Freeman dislocated his right shoulder in a doubles match at Seattle. He defaulted both mixed and gentlemen's doubles but his singles proceed on Saturday if fit. The injury occurred during a smash between Bell and Tyler and Newton and Freeman.
Chicago Aug 8 Western lines move to curb excesses in homeseekers and colonists excursions. Executive committee acts and appoints P. B. Mustis to draft a reform plan addressing the overdone practice.
Germany pursues vengeance after the Cannibal island massacre of Dr Mencken and others. The German cruiser Cormoran lands near the massacre site and reports 80 natives killed and 17 captured by Mathews and troops.
Yesterday a new stock arrived bringing 200 trunks. The latest batch was produced to a special order, offering higher grade and more stylish trunks than previously available.
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