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Newspaper

Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1903

Page

8

Anaconda Prospector Reports Rich New Gold Vein

Jack Todd of Anaconda claims a two foot gold rich quartz vein on Ross fork of Rock creek in the Bitter Root range. He says placer gold likely originated from above and plans further prospecting with eight companions to locate more quartz in place.

Jack Todd Anaconda Todd Anarconda Ross Fork Rock Creek Bitter Root West Fork Mother Lode

Life of Pope Leo XIII Promoted by State Agent Spier

Marshal K Spier of Anaconda is the state agent for the work Life and Life Work of Pope Leo XIII. A Chicago priest Rev James J Metjvovern wrote the saintly life with introduction by Rev Joseph Selinger. The book includes portraits and paged plates and has earned church approval and broad praise.

Marshal K. Spier Anaconda Leo XIII James J. Metjiovern Chicago Joseph Selinger D. D St. Francis’ Academy Leo St. Peter Vatican Palace St. Peter's Vatican United States Canada Cardinal Gibbons Corrigan Diomede Falconio Epier

Pardon Petition Circulated for Anaconda Man Marnell

A widely circulated petition in Anaconda requests Governor Toole to recommend clemency for J. K. Marnell who was sentenced in Deer Lodge in 1901 to three years for embezzlement from Mrs. Henrietta Ehret, including forged checks. Residents state he has been penitent and will repay remaining funds after release. The note ends with a sale line for an Eastman camera at Steuernagel's.

Toole J. K. Marnell Andconda Deer Lodge Henrietta Ehret Marnell Anaconda Marneil Deer Lodge County State of Montana Montana J. E. Marne

Excursion Rates to Gregson Springs Begin Saturday

The B. A. P. railway announces round-trip excursion fares to Gregson Springs starting Saturday May 23 and continuing each Saturday until further notice. Fares from Anaconda to Gregson and back and from Butte to Gregson and back apply. Tickets are valid on all trains from noon Saturday to noon Monday.

Gregson Springs Anaconda Gregson Butte Helena Hamilton Rawaii Hawai Northern Pacific James Grisenhwaite Ravail Amilton Mont

Deputy Mine Inspector to Probe Daniels Death

Deputy State Mine Inspector Barry, arriving from Butte, will inspect the Daniels accident that killed John Floyd. He suspects no foul play but will order an inquest if any mystery appears. the law requires investigation and reporting on every mine accident in his jurisdiction.

Barry Butte Daniels John Floyd Floyd

New York Nine Triumphs Over Boston Beaneaters

The New Yorks dominated the City league game yesterday at the Twentieth Century club grounds, outplaying Boston and the Beaneaters with better luck and umpiring. Bright moments of brilliance contrasted with rotten plays, while notable absent critics onlooked from the club porch.

New Yorks Boston Beaneaters

Sunday Schools Picnic Brought Joy to Mountain View Park

Presbyterian Baptist and Scandinavian church pupils about 200 attended a well organized picnic at Mountain View park yesterday afternoon. Teachers and pastors accompanied them as they enjoyed games fishing boating and swinging. They returned home tired but happy with no accidents reported.

Mountain View Park

Appointment Revoked Frank OBrien as Deputy Sheriff

Sheriff Storrar revoked the appointment of Frank OBrien former assistant chief of police of Anaconda as deputy sheriff in Deer Lodge County. The action follows alleged involvement in a Barkovich at Alderman Adler's Saloon incident and claims OBrien exceeded authority by coming to the city. Barkovich faces trial next Monday and Storrar cites no stated cause beyond revocation.

Storrar Frank Oy’ Brien Anaconda Washoe Frank O'Brien Dee Lodge O'Brien Brien Barkovich Alderman Adler East Park Avenue Hendricks O' Brien Barkovich O' Brien

Plans Ordered for New Custer County Jail

County commissioners accepted preliminary jail sketches by architect S Plate for a brick two story building about 2 feet south of the courthouse. Estimated cost not stated. Male cells 14 by 4 feet at rear with four 7 by 7 foot downstairs and upstairs cells. Two women cells in front. Jailer’s room and kitchen downstairs. upstairs a 22 by 22 foot detention room. Toilet and bath facilities provided.

Miles By Custer County

Earthquake Hits Mendesza. Church Tower Destroyed

Severe shocks on Aug 12 caused major damage at Mendesza with the Church of San Francisco tower toppled. Five people were killed and many injured as houses collapsed.

Buenos Ayres Mendesza

Counterfeit Graft Exposed In Anaconda East End

A stranger posed as a government special agent to trap counterfeit coins, manipulating a local shopkeeper. He displayed a badge, claimed arrests were imminent, and convinced the victim to let him inspect cash. Four counterfeit dollars were allegedly found, then the man fled with four dollars from the till. The culprit is described as tall with a sandy mustache and brown derby, a smooth talker.

Anaconda Anaconada Ion

Park Avenue Restaurant Fight Ends With Bloodied Cook

Two cooks, George Andrews and Joe McCourt, fought in a Park Avenue restaurant kitchen. Andrews was heavily intoxicated and badly wounded, hauled to the police station after being found in a bloody state with seven gashes on his head and face. Police noted no weapon used by McCourt.

Fieorge Andrews Joe MetCourt Park Avenue Andrews McCourt Tradel Kaila William Kendricks Trudell

Miles City Laundry Damaged by Fire

Fire damaged the Miles City Laundry on North Seventh Street with flames spreading from a small office near the machinery room. The building and machinery are valued around $1,000 with $200 on the building insured and $1 on the machinery. Clothing valued at about $500 was largely destroyed.

Miles City NZ North Beventh Street Ts Fl, Mott, Csugls Kate Purgle Nellie Journal Office Mott Gardiner

Party in Honor of Miss Shirley Shunk

Miss Marjorie Tuttle hosted a party at 518 Hickory street for Miss Shirley Shunk who leaves soon with her parents for Missoula. About 25 children attended with games and music and refreshments were served.

Marjorie Tuttle Hickory Street Shirley Shunk Missoula

Utah Supreme Court Upholds First Degree Murder Verdict

The Utah Supreme Court affirmed Peter Mortensen's first degree murder conviction for killing James Hay of Pacific Lumber and burying him in an open field. It rejected a new trial request despite testimony by James Sharp about divine revelations, ruling the statements did not prejudice the jury. Mortensen faces execution by firing squad.

Peter Mortensen Hay The Pacific Lumber Company Mortensen Supreme Court James Sharp Sharp

Wright in Libby: Man shoots at Mrs Simons after ranch dispute

R K Simons reports that S Wright shot at Mrs Simons in their hay meadow near the Yakt country injuring her ear with a fragment. Simons and wife swore out a warrant. Wright, a longtime resident, denies malice as he is pursued by Constable Teeter and deputies to Yeakt country.

Libby R. K. Simons Yakt Wright Simons Teeter Bimons Causcade Vod Hin

Cement Walk Movement Widens in Miles City

Special dispatch reports cement sidewalks replacing wooden walks in Miles City after the city council required concrete on Main Street. Businessmen and homeowners are following with cement walks and cemented sidewalks replacing planks.

Branchard Miles City

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Anaconda News NEW Mining District Jack ‘Todd Pope Leo XIII Marshal B. Spier the State Agency of Chicago Mrs. Ehret Eastman Steuernagel's New York Hoston View Park Krom John Barkovich Stranger Anm BAD Fight Tn Restaurant George Sodeens Lew Sta Peete John Marsuall Utah State Supreme Court Ebina Salt Lake Supremes Court To Day James Sussead Mes Simonos Vmhich Aug Perenson North Site Missouri River Nebraska Glasgow Hell Henry Walters St. Louis Walters Anaconda, Montana John S. Marshall Mer Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Daly Bank and Trust Company of Rancactes Joan R. Toole M. B. Greenwood Souis Bennett Norbeck Yegen Bros. Savings Bank U. Park, Anaconda Responsible Capital Yravsacies Fegen P. Yegen E. P. Mofytt Weil Winson
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