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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1903
Page
8
An advertisement touts Sir John Hampton Vital Restorative as a cure for weak men and exhausted nerves. It claims to restore health to those run down by worry and stress, offering a trial treatment and prescription for 25 cents, with a appeal to send $1 for demonstration cures.
In a thunderous ruling Judge Boyle dismissed charges against John Milech of the California hall George H Shaver of the Butte hall and J W Kinney of the Casino after they affirmed monthly license payments The judge warned police to refrain from further cases until licenses are revoked by the city council He ordered their bonds exonerated and adjourned the rest of the proceedings for the evening
The article chronicles Frank Ortoff and companions' jail escape near Butte. Martin fled through rough terrain toward Canada, seeking water, hiding in cabins, and being recaptured with others. Authorities posted rewards and dispatched deputies. several suspects were detained near Divide, but no arrests yet.
The Columbia Gardens dance pavilion hosted a revised concert program last evening. Despite small attendance due to Tuesday being a popular night, a refined audience enjoyed performances by Mrs. McFarland, Mrs. Marks, Mrs. MacPherson, Prof Olsen, and Mr. Ballard. Prizes were awarded to Jesse L. Searles and Mrs. V. Fulton for the cake walk, with a varied musical lineup including arias, duets, and instrumental solos.
Regular W C T U session at Mrs H A Smith 636 Placer St discussed funding for two delegates to the state convention in Livingston this September. They accepted Mrs John Seoville s offer to use her home for a reception August 18 with a 10 cent charge. An election named officers for missions, jails and prisons, mothers meetings, flower mission, press, medal contest, literature, red letter days, and circulating library. Adjournment set for Aug 34 at Mrs McDonald s home.
Hugh Anderson, who rose to prominence last year after shooting and killing a burglar on the west side, departed yesterday for Ann Arbor Michigan to study medicine. Just before leaving he received a $300 purse from Don Brown and west side residents recognizing his act.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Boulder August 10 that the Lincoln Copper Mining company filed articles of incorporation with capital stock of 1.5 million dollars and par value of one dollar. Directors named include J A Talbot Patrick Mullins Robert B Smith James T Vinten J B McClernan and W Pemberton of Butte and Thomas H Carter of Helena. The Montana Gold Mining company also incorporated with capital stock of 200000 dollars and directors listed as T H Tyler R W Fullerton Jennie Fullerton W H Tyler and R W Berry of Great Falls.
Thirty three more bodies of miners and workers from the Hanna coal mine after the recent explosion have been recovered. The corpses were decomposed but identified by rescuers.
H W Clough filed for divorce from Maggie Clough in Billings alleging marriage in 1885 at Holton Wisconsin and abandonment in 1889. Maggie is a non resident said to be located at Wilkinson Washington.
Georgetown reports Judge Frank Owers issues a temporary restraining order against every member of the Citizens' Protective League to stop interference with the Idaho Springs Miners' Union. Miners and Western Federation file criminal complaints. warrants issued for arrests to bring members to Georgetown for appearance.
Chicago police seek William R R Lytle in the shooting of Jacob Smith a black porter at a south side resort. Lytle reportedly left with Maurie Gordon known as Maa Lytle after a quarrel and the shooting followed. Gordon later attempted suicide at the Auditorium annex and was reported very ill late tonight.
Montgomery officials say William Lytle, brother of Mamie Lytle Gordon, was arrested on August 10 under Chicago instructions. He is charged with assault to murder in Marie Gordon’s shooting and denies knowledge of the incident, insisting on a formal requisition before returning to Chicago.
United States District Attorney Carl Rasch sues United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company to recover 811357 on a bond issued to M. J. Bridgeman Indian agent at Fort Belknap. Bridgeman has been arrested and several actions are pending. He allegedly was short in his accounts at the reservation to the suit amount.
Glendive Aug 10 A Coddington telegrapher seeking work fell from the caboose of four westbound freight trains four miles east of Glendive fracturing his skull in two places He was taken to Glendive where Drs Hunt and Donahue operated in an effort to save his life He had worked as an operator in Minnesota and carried a quarterly Great Northern pass plus membership papers for the Order of Railroad Telegraphers and the Las Vegas Nevada Odd Fellows lodge in good standing The lodges were notified of the accident.
Wilfred G. Harrison of Dawson City N W T accepted the appointment as registrar of the Idaho university in Moscow. He expects to arrive about Sept 1 and is a Toronto University graduate who has served as secretary to the Yukon district administrator for the past three years.
An advertisement claims Peruna cures catarrh of the kidneys and pelvic organs by treating bladder and pelvic catarrh. It features testimonials from James M. Powell of Kansas City and Cyrus Hershman of Sheridan praising rapid relief and full recovery, urging readers to contact Dr. Hartman in Columbus, Ohio for advice.
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