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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1903
Page
10
Missoula Aug 9 Harvey Adams severely wounded after a Plains shooting says Gregg cheated at cards and cursed him. Gregg wounded in foot and jailed. Adams underwent surgery for a back wound, doctors fear blood poisoning. Both men arrested and brought to Missoula. Adams a California transplant and Spanish War veteran.
Missoula Giants defeated Hamilton 15 to 1 in a lively Hamilton excursion day baseball game. Steele pitched for Hamilton, Andrews had one strikeout, while Missoula racked up 14 hits as the crowd enjoyed tug of war and ceremony around the ballpark.
Stewart and Woodworth placed second in the event with Searles third as scores listed show Hamilton Reinhard 36 Luderman 39 Wood Worth 483 Hartenberger 29 Magni 49 Francis 41 Missoula Thompson 37 Searles 42 Oettinger 35 Stewart 46 Stevens 87 Harker 33. The lumber jacks won the tug of war easily and spectators filled the Main street area. Dancing followed in the opera house hall and the excursion was declared a big success. One hundred calling cards and a plate for 1.50 sold by Standard office Missoula.
Philip Chabot Northern Pacific section foreman was struck by a freight near Olive Missouri while pushing a hand car and remains unconscious in hospital. Doctors fear fatal injuries from internal damage as Conductor Kenjoski reports the accident remains unexplained. He lives in Paradise with his family at the section house and his wife and two children stay by his bedside.
Missoula August 9 Ferris Tracy the young man badly injured yesterday while sawing ties at Patrick Hale's home on the north side is expected to recover. Doctors say his internal injuries are less serious than first feared and his chances for recovery are excellent. He was crushed beneath a pile of ties that shifted during the sawing work.
Special Correspondence from Hamilton dated Aug 8 notes visitors and moves. W Hoover Hundley of Montana tours Bitter Root and eyes a ranch purchase. Chris Samiven plans to settle in Hamilton after Idaho stay. James Schultz visits from Butte, Mrs Givace Stone visits from Stevensville, Fannie Cummings heads to Medicine Springs. G O Lonsberry and son Lowell travel to Chicago. Mrs John Tarding returns to Philipsburg. County Treasurer Harves Carter away camping. Deputy Siaker covers funds. Hamilton Elks plan a future flaking excursion signaling social activity.
The Portland Flouring Mills company has purchased the Everett roller mills at Everett Washington. Built about two years ago by Everett Land Company capitalists tied to John D Rockefeller, the mill now expands from 500 to 2,000 barrels per day. This acquisition brings the Portland firm’s combined capacity in Oregon and Washington to about 6 900 barrels daily.
In Cripple Creek Colorado a strike threatens to spread to all four district mines. Tensions arose between Colorado City Min and Smeltermen Union and United States Reduction and Refining Co over unfulfilled terms. If demands are not met by tomorrow, further walkouts may close mines and affect the Oslerudo plant.
The committee advertises for bids on building plans and specifications for a project costing about 4000 to 5000 dollars. Plans will be sought for both brick and frame structures. It is proposed to issue stock at ten dollars per share.
The North Montana mission closed with Bishop McCabe and Rev. J. R. Smith leading services. After the Deaconess hospital fundraiser, appointments were announced for ministers across Beaver Creek to Wolf Creek, with Lewistown set for next year. Market customers, mainly Americans and Chinese vendors, discussed prices and goods, including cotton dresses and Filipino embroidery, amid a crowded Luzon- and Chinaman-influenced scene.
The Standard Havre reports bids for Fort Assinniboine sewer construction opened in St. Paul. Total seven bidders included Allen Black & Co Paul Hurley & Co Havre R Hinds Butte Lou s Johnson Helena Mackle Hardware Butte. Hurley & Co of St Paul awarded 10.
Jerry Kearful swore out a warrant charging Jean Flinders with petty larceny for cutting hay on Kearful's land. Flinders claims the land under an agreement that would deed him funds when the patent is received. The case before Justice Meill was postponed for further details.
Tuy M Powers of a Florence talmane fruit farm says Bitter Root could become a large cherry industry. He mentions Leatwahert cherries, their flavor and shipping quality, and expects increased bearing trees next year as demand grows in eastern markets.
The report notes water detected in four distinct strata south of town. Several wells tested at eight foot intervals, with one additional test drilled at a closer depth, to observe water height as pumping begins. The committee chair states results indicate a plentiful water supply if verified.
W Shacher former publisher of the Weert Fisher Gaseile visited Libby on his way to Dewey. He plans to establish two newspapers at the town named Tobacco Viains Journal with a Republican proposition.
The Columbus State Bank shows a robust condition under the careful guidance of its cashier and directors. Recent deposits are reported at a substantial sum, signaling strong confidence in the institution.
The article details Philippine market life with brick and bamboo stalls, open roofs, and ground display mats. Vendors carry wares on their heads in bamboo trays, selling fish, fruit, and vegetables while trees shade the central market. rice dominates the native diet.
If you come to Missoula stop at the Brunswick hotel. C Heckler Prop.
Missoula Australia item reports J F Allivott severely injured by a thrashing machine. W B Parsons received an urgent telegram from Belish requesting a doctor. Parsons left for Schlei but had not returned by evening. Additional details on injuries were not available.
Special Dispatch to the Btandard Havre Aug contract for the Hlauser Suilting let to W. fe. McPFarlane for about 11.0 carpentry by Joseph Wagner of Great Falls. Lower story stone second story brick building to be completed by Dew Pepin T. Mors. Another contract for a new lane building let to W. Py. McParlane. One contract price about ieee the building to be one story high stone contractor Mmerys building a new residence for Andrew Holm in the Bromyi Water Pepin addition. The price about fi e.
Two passenger trains from Missouri to Texas collided while rounding a curve near the Trinity River embankment in Dallas. Three trainmen were injured and severely shaken. the wreck left both trains on the tracks with many aboard uninjured.
A sailboat with eight men aboard sank today between Vallejo and Benicia. Four men drowned including Maleman and Chelin. Survivors include Veretable dealer A Hynseh and two U.S. Navy warrant officers plus BD Wilseu, a salesman.
Bids will be received by the committee of the Montana state board of education until 12 o clock noon August 22 1903 for completing the interior of the university gymnasium. Plans and specifications are available at architect A J Gibson’s office. The committee reserves the right to reject any or all bids. OMCAR J. CRAG President of the Committee.
Two girls both sixteen years old are alleged to have left the Fler fee Crittenton home in Helena today. They are said to have bought tickets for Hut te. It is not known whether an effort will be made to persuade the Women to return to the refuge. Special District to the Standard. Miles Wis Aug 9 A marriage license was issued to L. T. Ramme of Ekalaka and Mrs. Hattie M. Nehrboss of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
After this date irrigation water hours are posted. North of Main street use from 5 a.m. to p.m. Main street and south from ft p.m. Water must not run onto streets. Violations will result in water shut off without notice. Missoula Water Co. July 27, 19__.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles opera house committee led by Pepin Pyper and Sandersen reported last night and received authorization to proceed with the project.
The narrator reflects on Venice as beautiful yet pitiful and decayed. He compares it to a fallen city and a once great cosmopolis now diminished, fearing ruin as tides erode its structures and time erases its grandeur. He recalls standing atop a tower viewing a sunlit, shrinking city, and ends with a desolate longing to depart.
Jack De Haven arrested at Maple Creek Canada in connection with the theft of Beatt's horse at Maddux tani epring. Tospector Hall notified a Sterming. The man is said to be the thief and is wanted for other offenses.
Havre dispatch notes Marshal White will testify in a Canadian horse stealing case against Louis La Frombole. He travels to Medicine Hat, Canada to meet Canadian authorities handling the matter.
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