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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
10
Ray Griffith a brakeman charged with criminal assault on W N Cook's daughter waived examination in Missoula. He told Judge Hayes he wished to enter not guilty and be bound over to district court. Bail set at 1000 dollars and he was remanded to jail without it.
The Montana state board of education invites sealed bids until 12 noon on August 22, 1903 for finishing the interior of the university gymnasium. Plans are at architect A J eon’s office. The committee reserves the right to reject all bids. Oscar J. Craig, Secretary.
Missoula readers recount a Sunday trip to Hamilton where the Florence saloon owner, spared by the engine breakdown, watched as returning excursionists emptied his stock. They even took old cider from his cellar before the delay ended. Enquiries urged at the Standard office for engraved cards and invitations.
L. P. O'Reilly told Judge Hayes he is not guilty to an assault charge filed by Al Lachman after yesterday's scuffle at the brewery in Missoula. A hearing was set for Friday afternoon.
William Nelson and Christina Pearson of Missoula were married today before Justice Phil Lips. The ceremony took place in Missoula on August 11 at P M Reilly's.
County Assessor Will Clare fixes Missoula county valuation at 11 686 896 with 5 262 268 in real estate 2 531 250 in personal property and 3 893 383 from Northern Pacific figures. Board of County Commissioners sets a 915 mill levy for the year and apportions funds across general poor sinking contingent general school and roads.
Frank Smith a Black musician in a local colored orchestra at the Headquarters Saloon attacked painter Townsend and another man at a saloon table. He knocked them to the floor, kicked one man in the head, was subdued and jailed in the county dungeon. He refused dinner and remained “sassy,” to be kept in the dungeon without food until he caves.
The case against Thomas Flynn of Livingston was dismissed after he paid about $100 costs and promised to stop shipping horses from Missoula to Livingston for outward entry. Flynn contends he bought horses in the county, shipped to Livingston, and paid the inspector when ready to ship east.
Missoula report details a 4 month old infant starved to near death, removed from its mother by County Attorney Hall with help from two prominent women. The child, housed at Sisters' Hospital, is under care after physician warned it would die without treatment. The mother, Mrs. Pheley Demmons, lived with her employed husband at Divide and faced public concern over neglect and inadequate feeding.
A1 Smith, a Higgins ranch worker, was jailed after an incident with Officer ha Martin. Smith, intoxicated, attempted to unharness horses from a youth hauling wood, struck him, and was beaten and arrested when Martin arrived in a laundry wagon to intervene.
Missoula August 11 John McCormick of Bonner relates a curious tale of his kitten that he gave to Dr. Lombard and later found at his door in town after wandering back from the country. The anecdote underscores the old saying that the cat will come back.
The Missoula Water Company announces irrigation hours after a date. North of Main Street irrigation uses are restricted to certain times and any water flow onto streets is prohibited. Violations may result in immediate shutdown of water service without notice. July 27, 1920s.
The Montana state board of education invites sealed bids until noon August 22 1908 for completing the equipment of Woman's Hall. Furniture needs include carpets rugs chairs tables bedsteads mattresses and more. Details and specs available on application at the committee office. J Craig secretary of committee.
The Missoula notes record daily moves including Rossellore’s trip to St Paul and expected stay away until September John M Price of Victor sells property to Adam Freisheime Parts of lot and block 33 Knowles Addition Certificates show transfers. Funeral for Phillip Chabot held from Catholic church with interment here Drunkenness arrest of J C Barret and Daniel Williams with beer discarded on jail steps.
The twelfth annual Inter-Stats Sheriff association convened in Omaha with about 300 sheriffs from Iowa Kansas Nebraska Missouri Illinois North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and Wyoming in attendance. Sheriff Power welcomed delegates as the session began and will continue for three days.
Missoula reports doctor says Harvey Adams cannot live more than two or three days due to pelvic gunshot injuries. Gregg’s foot wound causes pain while Adams admits he would have shot if not for a handkerchief wrapped around a revolver. Witnesses say Adams provoked the clash at Plains and later at the depot.
In Missoula on August 11 ten men arrested Sunday and Monday for trespassing on Northern Pacific railroad property were released from jail and offered labor at the Bonner mill. Most appeared to be working men and all accepted the employment option. A caller from Honner sought 50 workers, aiming to locate Lennox among the detainees.
Mrs W R Hundley wife of former County Commissioner William B Hundley died at 7 40 p m after a lingering illness She was an old resident of Helena for many years Formerly Miss America Lockett she was a Virginia native Married at Alton IL in 184? The couple came to Helena in 1870 Two daughters Mrs Wah Preoatee and Mrs W L Miner of Helena are listed as survivors with a deceased husband.
Washington reported Secretary Root will resign to allow a possible War Department appointee during his absence with the Alaska boundary commission. The timing hinges on commission length and Congress, with Root aiming to return to his New York law practice and avoid Washington life.
The notice reports Elihu Root will resign as secretary of war effective around January 1. Judge William H. Taft, governor of the Philippines, is favored to succeed him, with Luke Wright possibly becoming Philippine commission president. Additional Taft appointments are likely but not yet specified.
Eyewitness accounts describe a tunnel crush where many suffocated or were crushed while fleeing. Metropolitan railroad chief engineer M Rienvan cites precautions but blames slow employer response and inadequate emergency organization for the high death toll. A large guard force was stationed at tunnel mouths but could not prevent the tragedy.
In interviews with managers of the various lines published in the leading papers, assurances are given about fire precautions. Officials stress steps to prevent fires and protect passengers, while noting ongoing inspections and safety measures across routes.
A fire broke out at Tornes station in Paris this evening causing panic. Two women were lightly injured amid the chaos as emergency crews responded quickly.
Premier Combes conducted a personal inspection and ordered a report on the disaster outcomes and victim list. He pledged relief measures for affected families as half mast flags marked Paris mourning. The American consulate confirmed no American victims. London messages of sympathy followed the Metropolitan railway catastrophe.
The Rev. Th. Hubbe, once a Methodist preacher in the Boulder area, died in Manlyville Tennessee after a lingering illness of consumption. He had many Montana friends and once returned to Tennessee with his bride.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helens Aug 11 H J Meili Havre Justice of the Peace cited by Judge Knowles to show cause Aug 1 why his appointment as United States commissioner should not be revoked A later charge alleges Meili extorted money from Tom Ring a Chinaman accused of stealing $50 from Celestia the owner
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