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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1903
Page
15
Aug 13 Missoula reports Harvey Adams, wounded in a pistol duel with J R Grege near Plains, is alive with slim hopes of recovery. Doctors note odd desires for a medical tube, ice cream, and champagne as Adams clings to life while Grege’s foot wound improves slowly.
President Craig announces two changes at the state university in Missoula. George B. Wilds Jr will donate a gold medal annually to the most proficient student, named the Bess Wilds medal, to be awarded by the music school directors at the annual recitation. Professors Westcott resigns from the department of mechanical engineering and plans to move to Cleveland.
A 14-year-old boy, son of O B Macknight of Rosemont, drowned in Burnt Park Creek near Stevensville while fishing with his elder brother. A search party was organized after he did not return home that night.
The Montana state board of education invites bids until noon August 22 1908 for completing the interior of the university gymnasium. Plans and specifications are at architect A J Olbson's office. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. OSCAR J CRAIG Secretary of the Committee.
Augi T Wright pleads not guilty to assault charge in Missoula police court after a saloon altercation with a man named Smith. Trial set for Monday. One hundred calling cards and a plate for 1 60 dollars reported by Standard office Missoula.
The land records show Hugh Archibald proving up on 160 acres in Clearwater and Bert Hill filing a homestead for 180 acres near Bonner. These entries reflect early 20th century settlement activity and the government’s land policy.
Theodore Donovan of Bitter Root is hospitalized in Missoula with serious internal injuries after a fractious horse broke loose this morning while driving to town with a hay load. The vehicle overturned under the load, injuring Donovan’s back and hip. doctors do not fear fatal injury but expect several days of recovery.
Missoula Aug 13 James Southwick of Great Falls and a man named Vincent from Helena travel through Missoula in a covered prairie schooner with their families. They plan an overland fishing and camping trip to the coast and will follow the Mallan route to Spokane then Seattle arriving in September.
An escaped Butte prisoner Felker was sighted in De Smet but did not match the description. Deputy Watson reported no scar on the arm and no gold filling in teeth, so the Unknown was released as not Felker.
Dr and Mrs J J McDonald of Anadocomba visiting Missoula. T H Dunstan builds a new residence at Hages and South Second. William Hamilton, a vag, sentenced to 10 days in jail by Justice Phillips. Leo Solomon travels to California for two months. Engine No 108 is in the repair yard after collision with freight cars. pilot torn off. F H Reeser and party head to Yellowstone park. Paul Brent fined a dollar in Justice Phillips court after liquor arrest by Sheriff Thompson. Stop at the Brunswick hotel if you visit Missoula. C Hessler, Prop.
The interior department sustains the local office in refusing A. W. Cattlin’s application for lands inside Fort Missoula military reservation. Cattlin, now a Chicago resident, had based the request on a claim that the land was available.
Missoula reports soldiers at Fort Missoula will march to encampment along the Clearwater on Saturdays. A.W. will be ready to start at 4:20 in the morning. Troops have undergone extra drills to harden for the forced march. Mail orders should go to the Golden Rule in Missoula.
St Petersburg reports a new viceroyalty created for Amur district and Kwantung province with Vice Admiral Alexeiff as viceroy. He gains supreme civil authority, commands the fleet in the Pacific, and oversees negotiations with neighbors as regulations from 1845 remain until a new law is issued. Prospective handling includes a dispute over a three hundred acre Korean land concession along the Yalu.
The Daily Mail argues that appointing Vice Admiral Alexieff as viceroy of Anur district and Kwangtung provinces signals triumph of M. De Witte and his peace policy over General Kuropatkin. It notes cabinet rifts over Manchuria and the balance between annexation and restraint amid Russo Chinese and Russo Japanese tensions.
Yokohama reports that on August 1 the Japanese minister in Seoul protested the Korean concession of 300 acres at Yonugampho along the Yalu river to Russia. The minister cited Russian timbering, irregular occupation, and urged Korea to preserve the empire’s independence and territorial integrity.
Rebels in Hwei Chou Fu defeat Chinese imperial forces in the southern Kwang Tung province. Imperial reinforcements totaling 2000 German drilled troops arrived at Canton to bolster Canton defense efforts.
Missoula notices record George FP Brooks selling lots 7 and X in block 4 of McCormick's addition to Blign Woods for $2. Maury J. Stet and Perry Bieffe sell to James in lots 2 4 and 5 of block 126 in Woody's addition for $2.40. An office ad invites readers to inspect engraved cards and invitations. Senator Harry N. Myers, who joined a law partnership with Major Duncan, has returned to Hamilton to resume practice following M. M. Draffen's death.
Bulky old-timer Louis Larson was tried in police court for vagrancy, found guilty, and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Dr. R Gwinn, oculist and aurist, noted in the report as part of evening coverage. Home grown berries advertised at PoM Reilly's. Helena dispatch mentions a state convention program for county superintendents and school officers to be held August 19 with State Superintendent Welch presenting the agenda.
Special Dispatch reports in Lewistown that Henry Cummins a well known ranchman of Hokreek died at the city hospital today after a week’s illness He was brought in Friday and operated on by doctors Biell and Hedges but was too weak to survive the operation
Kit Lamb returned from a Prompt ine tour to the Missouri river country. He reports the Tongue river grass is damaged by grasshoppers, so he will move his herd to the Missouri river region at once and stay for two years.
Sim Roberts began a northern journey with a wagon load of lumber destined for Jordan where Lon Beautonm is building a two story hotel. Six loads will be used as Jordan rapidly grows its population.
The city council approved a revised tax levy to raise 6 mills with county treasurer collecting to lower collection costs. Rural tag rate adjusts for all property classes except live stock, reducing rural tax burden under the new plan.
Special dispatch notes the Carpenters union planning a special meeting with other unions to celebrate Labor Day. A dance will be held at the Baystead building with proceeds benefiting the union.
In New York on August 12, the trial of Saumel Jo Parks, walking delegate of the Housesmiths and Bridgemakers' union, began before Recorder Geff. The day was used to examine salesmen, and Parks was released on bail of $5,000.
Havre reports the bank promoters have purchased 50 feet of H. W. Stringfellow’s lot behind the drug store as they plan the project. The move signals progress toward establishing the new financial institution in town.
A design proposes a one story brick and stone structure with space and foundation ready for a second floor. The plan emphasizes sturdy materials and scalable layout to accommodate future growth.
Over 1 400 eastern visitors arrive for the G A R national encampment in San Francisco. Eight Santa Fe special trains bring veterans from Los Angeles over the Southern Pacific in the next three days. Delegations include 30 Oregon veterans aboard the steamer Elder and more than 100 Oregonians due Monday led by General O Sumner of the Philippines war.
In Chicago on August 15 damage suits totaling 860,000 were filed against labor unions and members. Painter contractor John M. Stiles claims 950,000 in damages from the Painters' District Council and allied unions. Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Co files two suits for 815,000 each against unions tied to a strike. Six Kellogg female employees sue eight women for 1,000 each for slander and libel.
Three masked robbers entered the Miners' Cabin saloon in Baker City Oregon and robbed the Seming tables in the rear of 480 dollars. They held up cashier A Donnelly at the First National Bank and forced him to the ground with a pistol. The trio rifled the cash register and fled through the back door pursued by none. Police have no trace of the robbers.
Kalispell urges county commissioners to allocate 500 dollars for county fair and 500 for state fair purposes. If approved, residents will raise additional funds to build and ship an exhibit to the state fair. A strong grain, fruit, and flower display is being assembled for the county.
The Union Veterans' union meeting in Rochester today elected Gen. RB. OF. Hutchinson of Rochester commander in chief. The Woman's Veteran Relief union also meets in Rochester with 115 delegates in attendance.
Bloomington Aug Ik Professor W J Gill of the University of Montana is named chair of mechanical and electrical engineering at Milliken University Decatur NM. Milliken is a new institution opening Sept 1.
Terre Haute reports three men killed in a freight train collision on the Vandalia road near Effingham HK at 1 a m. The crash involved two freight trains and occurred early this morning.
New Orleans lies low along the Mississippi and relies on levees for protection. The city drains rainwater toward Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne, with a drainage plan since 1844 tracking annual rainfall and discharges. In July 1804 about 225,729,930 cubic feet of water drained from half the area, equivalent to a large lake or canal lengths.
Helena reports Park County Coal company organized under Maine law has filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state, with an office and agent in Bozeman. Other notes include Dr. George W. Clay of Malta named Valley county meat and milk inspector and a request from Chouteau county for an inspector appointment.
Louis P. Dorais a longtime Butte resident and Canadian Institute member died suddenly at his home on Fast Park Street at 11 30 last night. He was 58 and survived by a wife one child three brothers and a sister. Funeral plans were not final but expected tomorrow. The body lies in Sherman Reed's undertaking rooms.
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