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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1911
Page
22
The eastern stock market opened lower but extended support and closed with sharp gains though viewed as temporary. Copper offerings were light with best prices at close. Reports note rail strikes, a Philadelphia to Fort Wayne wreck with fatalities, and varied New York financial rumors on Tobacco and Harriman connections.
F Augustus Heinze arrives in Butte from New York to inspect the Davis Daly Copper properties including the Colorado mine. Plans call for 100 tons daily shipment to Washoe smelter and mining on levels 1400 and 1760 with a month stay. The Copper Producers association faces scrutiny as a government probe looms. The American Mining Congress meets in Chicago Sept 26 to 29 to address mining policy and safety. Emeralds discovered in Guatemala under Clark concession with new office and 20 prospectors. J B Cleveland to manage Weet Dome mines at Porcupine après fire.
Announcement lists Aug 15 and 16 round trip fares from Butte to points along the line for day outings. Fares include Alder, Sacrer, Whitehall, Pipestone, Warm Springs, Deer Lodge, Drummond, Bearmouth, Cardwell, Rock Creek and more, with return times and travel windows noted.
This item notes No 3 of a six part Gordon Hat advertisement series running August 1 to September 5. A Gordon Hat is free to all who solve the six correctly. Submit answers to your dealer or Gordon & Ferguson in St. Paul. References a July 28 paper announcement.
President Earling and Milwaukee officials led by William and Percy Rockefeller stayed in Lewistown then traveled to Great Falls by auto. Railway men expect a return trip to Lewistown for another Judith basin tour before heading to the National park. The visit signals plans to build a new line from Great Falls to Lewistown this year amid progress on the Hilger branch line.
In Haxtun Colorado on August 4 Elsie Kelsey eleven died in a blaze that wrecked nine business buildings. Her father L L Kelsey and sister Grace suffered serious injuries. The origin of the fire is unknown. Loss is estimated at 25004 dollars.
Minneapolis, Aug. 14. Close: Wheat September 1.9144 dollars, December 1.02 dollars, May 1.06 dollars. Cash: No. 1 hard 1.05 1/4, No. 1 northern 1.02 1/4, No. 2 northern 0.95 1/2, No. 3 wheat 1.01. Barley discussed. Corn yellow 6 1/4 to 6 1/2. Oats No. 3 white 0.60. Rye No. 2 0.24. Sec.
The Montana Society of Pioneers and Sons and Daughters of Pioneers prepare a two day program in Butte with registration at Finlen hotel. Key events include business sessions in the Auditorium, a city tour by auto, theater visits, a lawn party, banquet, band concert and grand ball at the gardens. Rail fares from across the state promote attendance.
The Fergus County fair opens in Lewistown with perfect weather. If the forecast holds, the fair association may recover from a three year loss due to bad weather. Races start tomorrow and the Cosmopolitan Carnival company sets up in Malin Street tonight with tent shows.
Choice residence area near Butte with electric railway water and telephone services. Best value available in 60 by 150 foot lots at $100 per lot with free abstract of title and title insurance with each deed. Take Englewood car to the property office. Also notes a clerks' picnic at Alhambra Springs on August 16 with free dancing and a Dutch lunch at Windsor buffet.
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