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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1905
Page
3
A severe storm causes lightning to hit the Associated Charities rooms and the library tower, with no fire but scattered damage. Fire crews extinguish minor debris as windows, slate, and wooden framing are damaged. Power and phone lines fail citywide. streets flood, washing out culverts and undermining foundations.
Aug. 11 Special Dispatch: Ujalechto alias Anderson and Rae to remain in county jail until November term for murder of rancher Andrew Tuikka. Hearing mirrors coroner’s inquest. Tuikka died after being shot. Miles City report notes cattle shipments arriving in Chicago at fair price. Dahomey temple in town houses about 1000 snakes fed by offerings.
A blaze at W. H. Daggett's soap factory caused 20 firemen to be burned or knocked unconscious as 70,000 gallons of soap reacted with heat. Rescue work in heavy smoke continued while several men were hospitalized for serious injuries and the building sustained heavy losses.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Lewistown August 11 notes Fergus county will finish the season with about 150,000 head of sheep and lambs sold. Buyers like Tompkins of Billings, FH Warren, and A C Green report large lots at $2.50 to $4.50, with feeders and stock sheep in strong demand and prices varying by age and condition.
Special Dispatch to the Standard Billings Aug 1 fires consumed sheep sheds and outbuildings on T Thomas ranch in western county nights. Thomas recently defended in government cases over illegal fencing and says he began moving fences but they are cut nightly. Authorities believe arson linked to fencing disputes.
Joseph Yockel, said to be a resident of Battledrops? died in a Billings hospital after alighting a train in a dying condition. He carried a ticket to Denver and had a brother in Baltimore who has been notified by telegraph.
Mrs W R James of James Ore jailed for lunacy pending examination after attempting to jump from a hotel window. She traveled with a man who claimed to be father and daughter but later denied it. A separate dispatch notes Rose Peace suing husband Charles for drunkenness and business neglect. they wed at Girard Kansas years ago. Schlitz Atlas brew at The Corner.
Shopping page advertises discounted women and children apparel with chiffon taft dress outfits priced at 18.75 each, numerous coats, jackets, and white lingerie style waists. Highlights include children's coats at 10, wash dresses, vests and undergarments, and silk coats at reduced prices, with emphasis on latest styles and vivid color options.
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