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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
11
Descriptive shop listing details girls dresses in light blue gingham and calico, with navy trim, crinoline and lace accents. Includes lawn and mercerized cotton garments, white waists in sheer lawn and india linen, with prices from 1.25 to 2.50 and notes on trims and new styles.
Classified notice promotes 10 cent satin in No. 1 quality with a full range of colors available.
The Montana state records show Secretary Hogan delivering 120000 dollars in bonds to the trustees who will sign and have the treasurer use idle school sinking fund money to retire warrants. The sale finances the building of the school after years of delays due to funding. A parade led by the Boston Montana band will escort the Anaconda lodge Elks to Columbia gardens for social events. A planned Elks vs Butte league ball game was moved from Anaconda to Butte, with questions about the shift of authority.
Arrangements are nearly complete for the social session and outdoor picnic to be hosted by the Butte lodge of Elks in Butte. All state lodges invited, with Anaconda pledging a full delegation. Members are to report at the lodge with their ladies Thursday evening at 8 o'clock.
Street railway workers sought a 5 cent hourly raise from Butte Consolidated Street Railway. W A Clark, owning two thirds of the stock, was abroad in Europe while W L Hoge of Spokane held the remaining third. Superintendent Wharton had asked for a speedy decision and received a favorable reply from Howe, but clark had not yet answered.
Chief of Police Jack Lavelle returned from a week in Salt Lake City with Sheriff Regan. They were given courtesies of the state penitentiary and toured by Sheriff J. E. Howell. Lavelle enjoyed feasts and rituals, allegedly caused a stir by attempting the cake walk on sacred streets. He appears ready to guide older peers in an upcoming event Thursday.
An advertising notice lists travel fares to Chicago and Detroit with returns and sale dates on August 23 and 24. It directs readers to contact Daniels at 35 East Broadway for further particulars.
W B Thompson of Butte compiles state copper data comparing output exports and consumption with national figures. Montana Michigan and Arizona account for most U S production. Amalgamated assets boosting Boston & Montana and Anaconda plants. Boston & Montana reports large earnings and capacity expansion aimed for fall 1900 output over 100 million pounds.
The Jerome Bisbee and Clifton districts produced 32 978 962 pounds of copper in 1899, led by United Verde in Jerome owned by W A Clark and Copper Queen in Bisbee owned by Phelps Dodge. Arizona mines show high earnings though smelters face fire disruptions and deeper workings beyond 600 feet remain limited.
An old style newspaper ad fragment urges readers to subscribe for around the world news and stay in touch with global happenings. It emphasizes constant coverage and wide reach, reflecting the paper’s sales pitch.
Henry Albertson returns from Berlin and Pare. Lon Burnett arrives from Anaconda and may settle in a favorable post. Miss Edna Henderson leaves Walkerville for Denver to stay two months, planning stops in Colorado Springs and malt Lak.
Jacob Zachman recounts a dangerous taxi ride where he was drugged and robbed. The incident highlights risks of rideshare and taxi travel, urging caution and awareness for passengers and drivers alike. Police investigated the assault and robbery, seeking leads.
Detective Murphy arrested John Yates, William Brown, and F. C. Smith after Jacob Zahman charged the trio with drugging him and robbing him of $800 during a late night ride in Butte. Zahman, a miner from Silver Bow Park, said the men stopped at several saloons and forced a drink, then stole his money before dawn.
Northern Montana Office of the Standards located in the Bach Cory Bock in Great Falls opposite the Park Hotel offers advertising rates upon request.
Contractors halt grading on a large portion of the Great Northern Great Falls cut off between Rainbow and Portage coulee and the Rainbow falls to silver smelter segment. About 1,800 workers already on site face layoff while bridge work continues and a one mile segment nears completion. The pause follows a plan shift that delays track laying until next spring.
The wool market remains steady with firm prices in places and ongoing inquiries from manufacturers. While sales are fairly large, overall trade is not as active as hoped, awaiting the goods market to clarify clothiers' needs.
Special Dispatch reports Billings on August 14 saw only one clip opened with the owner declining to access any bids. No other sales occurred, leaving the market quiet for the day.
OCR fragment lists locations like San Francisco Aug M4, Eastern Oregon White Valley Fall, Humboldt and Mendocine with unclear terms and prices. No clear event or date beyond scattered place names.
Two district court suits filed by McConnell firm for George F. Bartlett of Butte against Diamond R Mining Co Neihart. One seeks 875 for drafting plans and specifications for concentrators bins and related works. The other seeks 2001 for supervision of construction of buildings and machinery. Excursion details announced for Yellowstone park trip with low 40 rate including transport meals lodging and park tour. schedule from Great Falls to Livingston Cinnabar and back with specific times and connections.
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