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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
9
In a district court trial Mary A. Lyons testified about a Dallas incident tied to a gunny sack under her bed and a 50 dollar loan to buy clothing for Dallas. The case ended with Miss Lyons losing and a large cost bill taxed against her.
Archbishop Ireland, returning from Hartford, says workers may choose to strike as a personal right but unions should not force nonmembers to forfeit the right to work. He urges careful, case by case ethics and emphasizes personal liberty as sacred, warning against undermining others’ freedom.
A five year old orphan from the Ohio State orphan asylum of the Knights of Pythias spoke briefly on the Fourth of July and sang a song. Her performance helped earn $100 for the home as Putnam county delegates planned a picnic and requested the orator. The convention president appointed Madeline to speak, and her courage grew from the chance to support the asylum.
The saucer track plans weekend wrestling bouts between Jack Curran and Louis Cannon for a 250 purse and Montara championship. They will wrestle catch-as-catch-can first, then Graeco-Roman, then a mixed style over three nights during bicycle races to draw crowds.
Two top West boxers Wade and Oglesby plan a science packed exhibition at the saucer track next Monday night. Wade weighs 130 at lineside after Helena trip and sparring with Thomas. Helena fans arrange a special train to Butte.
Major Dawson reports from California awaiting the Columbia to Portland. Dockmen on strike prevented unloading delaying return to Butte. He hopes to sail soon and reach Butte by Sunday or Monday. He dislikes the damp cool climate and notes good passage on the Umatilla. Mrs McEllistrum, Senator Clark and W M Thornton and family are also present.
Miss Anna Higgins a 23 year old clerk at H. & R. G. Clement in Haddonfield New Jersey risked her life to beat out a blaze near powder oil paint and cartridges. She seized a sweater and coat and fought flames advancing toward inflammable shelves, then returned to work.
Excursion departs Butte in the early morning and afternoon on August 17. Tickets are valid for return within 19 days and sleeping car berths can be reserved now. City ticket office 1% North Main street Butte Mont. H C Wilson General Agent.
Senator Tillman spoke in Washington on the “commercial democracy” doctrine of MeLaurin denying mill owners seek GOP control. He cited spindle growth since 1890, credited mills for profitability, and rejected tales of whiskey rebates while asserting personal integrity and statewide support.
Lady Hodgson wife of Sir Francis Hodgson governor of the Gold Coast recalls a swift African river voyage. The canoe tilted after a snag and broadened broadside as branches of a mimosa tree tore at her hair and hands. Henry the cook steadied the craft before they pressed onward by land.
The piece notes imitations of Poulard and Foulards in mercerized cotton, a durable affordable fabric. It suggests a clever girl can craft a blouse and skirt with a coarse lace collar for a stylish costume at low cost, stressing personal skill and economy.
A stock notice notes that the latest lot was made to a special order and no such high grade or stylish trunks are available elsewhere. The remark emphasizes unique quality and limited supply for the requested design.
Local grocer Holland and Lynch advertises at 223 North Main Street in Wutte Montana. Highlights the store as the state’s nearest fancy grocery house with agents for Celebrated H Electric Light Flour and a liquor department.
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