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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
9
A mixed page of local notes includes business ads and traveler notices in Butte. Items mention saloons, rent plans, a Portland visitor, local residents visiting or traveling, sales like a Singer sewing machine, and various names with scattered addresses. The fragmentary text shows a busy street scene with casual remarks and brief notices from the era.
Uody Newgard, 11, a Pennsylvania employee and Butte miner, was found dead on the Great Northern tracks near Hervey Talbott avenue around early morning after a possible attempt to cross behind a backing freight. His body showed severe injuries, with his hat nearby and head crushed. An inquest is planned as authorities identify the victim, a father of four, who had spent summers at a ranch near Wonfville and recently worked at Leonard mine.
Johnson faces jail after conviction for assault and battery on his wife. Ahornes Murray Tingeville representing seeks a writ before Judge Bourquin alleging improper service and a valid judgment. He was fined 200 but unable to pay the amount, leading to imprisonment. The writ prayer contends the judgment was tendered with proper complaint.
Information received by Postmaster George Wolgin states there is no possibility of paving North Main and Copper streets this season due to lack of funds from the treasury. A special congressional appropriation is needed for front and side paving of the federal building. Funeral notices follow for Arthur Keppler Julius Newsard and Dennis Sullivan with services at St Patrick's Church.
City grocers gather for their annual picnic under Retail Grocers Association auspices at Columbia Gardens. A full program includes baseball games, races for boys under 12, a tug of war, cigars for prizes, and a balloon ascent. Streets and transit improvements are underway nearby as showers threaten tonight.
Judge Bovrauly will decide the famous ice case in Hutty this morning following a July 13 temporary restraining order by Judge McCiernan. Attorneys Davies and Mite Bride argued for the defendants, while Mackel & Player spoke for the plaintiffs Bus Nickels Tiebert Mehter Vincent Trogzoni. The suit seeks to bar officials including Health Chief Bullivan Mayor MacGinniss and Wm. McC. White from interfering with an ice sale deemed unfit for domestic use.
The county attorney’s office confessed a writ of habeas corpus on behalf of an elderly man tied to Charles Colbert estate. The charge against Win Woe was perjury, tied to a fishing relative. He was moved to the county hospital and then to jail as proceedings continued.
DH Fawett Davies of Columbus Onto a Welsh Presbyterian minister preached at the Carpenters Union Welsh language service in Butte. The sermon titled The Redemption in Relation to the Beds explored redemption not delivering from natural death, Christ effect and faith, and the resurrection for the penitent. Davies traveled with Owen Pritchard of Youngstown Ohio and spent two weeks near Yellowstone. They planned visits to Anacortes Spokane and Portland before continuing along the coast.
The State v Patrice Keefe involves an assault charge against a minor. Deputy County Attorney White objects to Bert Marsh appearing due to a prior disbarment in criminal cases. The session was continued pending review of an affidavit and possible venue change.
Wharton, general manager of the Butte Electric Railway, argues against raising the assessment on the company’s street tram franchise. He cites existing franchise terms, current earnings of 71,133.81 for the year, and substantial company improvements including new greenhouse construction and service to Colma gardens. The council plans to raise the franchise tax to £450, but Wharton contends the elevated assessment is offset by expenses and public benefits such as free rides for children.
Reports say members of the Finlander band clashed with lodge members on a Red Lodge branch train just as it left the station. The dispute over band selection and regimental assignments sparked a fast fight, with several injured and one death reported, though later said to be only black eyes. Police and militia intervened as the train moved toward Laurel.
Witnesses nervy as Justice Gillette presided over the marriage of Mary Kilkermy and D P Galvin at the clerk of the courts office yesterday morning. Best man Farrel kept calm while maid of honor Haggerty stood by, and bystanders noted the nervousness of the witnesses.
In a troubled Friday night incident, alleged misconduct by a man identified as T. St. Garner sparked complaints of petty larceny and disputes over funds. Witnesses claim the group had been drinking together and disputes about money led to tension.
A domestic science expert, Miss Metta Wentworth of Berlin, selected by University of California extension staff, is praised as the first woman to deliver systematic lectures in home sanitation, cooking, childcare, and family economy. Her background includes ten-house sanitation work, instruction, and a broad interest in improving rural and artisan households.
Out of Alfonso's visit to England arises the Aldalea bar, a modded Spani sh turban worn by fashionable Englishmen. Though suited for winter, it shows a dollant appearance and marks a new headwear trend in society.
A long, uneven passage discusses maps, outdoor routes, and lodging for group travel with suggestions on planning routes and accommodations. It also covers insurance science, wheel safety limits, and a speculative note about a Japanese-backed mining venture, citing governmental permissions and regional mining plans.
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