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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
25
Heavy percal es 27 inches wide blue grounds with white dots and figures first class material sold usually not less than 10c price 5c Sea Island Percales 36 inches wide cloth famed for fast coloring and smooth finish hundred designs value 15c price 8c.
Postmaster G W Irvin recalled John J Ingalls death and his rise from Sumner Kansas to fame as a lawyer editor and state political figure. He described Ingalls facing bribery attempts by the Pomeroy faction the York exposure of the six thousand dollar offer and Ingalls eventual senate tenure and large family while noting lasting feuds and inveterate enemies.
Logan paces the floor of the senate as Ingalls lashes him with a harsh remark and the Kansas figure scoffs at the idea that Logan is thinking. The exchange highlights a tense moment of political taunt and disbelief.
The Standard promotes constant news coverage and a subscription for staying informed about world events, highlighting its role as a full service source.
The W A Clark employes invite the public to Basin for their annual picnic on August 19 1900. The invitation features borders with lunch basket beer ice cream bologna sausage cake cigars water melon and a fricasee of thousand dollar bills plus depictions of dancing racing and ball playing promising a merry event.
State University at Missoula will install a department of law and expect June opening next year. President Oxcar J. Craig cites strong board support and large reader interest, with Corbin to chair literature. Summer school planned and attendance forecast above 200, as faculty conduct field work elsewhere.
Detective arrest leads to county charges for J. C. Howard on forgery involving three checks drawn on Winters, Parsons & Boomer. Victims Pat O Connor and Andrew Dahl reported losses of 20 and 25 dollars, and 20 dollars respectively. Howard claimed a spree motive and awaited rescue funds, while William Williams faced a separate state forgery case for signing M McKenzie on a Hennessy Mercantile order.
Vancouver reports a near settlement of the CP railway strike though no Winnipeg confirmation yet. Machinists and allied mechanics met with Mechanical Superintendent Cross and Master Mechanic Orr, and it is stated the schedules sought by the men will be granted by the company.
The summer school of science opened August 6 at Flathead lake with strong attendance. University buildings have been overhauled and repaired and the grounds look their best. Missoula citizens ardently support the institution and provide financial aid to its various needs, a key element of the school's success.
Orton Bros offers refinement at home with piano and organ selections. Visit 219 N Matin St to explore models suitable for education and pleasure.
A large audience watched the Great Falls tournament with semifinals and finals in singles and doubles. Neel of Great Falls defeated Fowler and Chessman, Botkin, and Neel led Helena players in key matches. Doubles saw Bailey and Bailey beat Weisman and Rank while Botkin and Chessman beat Barker and McLaughlin. The day closed with Botkin and Chessman’s comeback over Bailey and Bailey. Remaining matches include Con Nee vs Ford Hillman and the consolation rounds finish tomorrow.
The Liberty Congress at Tomlinson hall adjourned sine die after adopting resolutions endorsing William Jennings Bryan amid fierce debate over McKinley imperialism. Delegates from Massachusetts New York and Colorado argued for and against Bryan with speeches by Oswald Villard and Col. Codman. The event closed with an address by Charles A Towne and a mass meeting amid cheers and protest.
Great Falls workers uncover a cache on Fourth Street and First Avenue South containing two silver watches and jewelry. No owner located. believed to be a safe deposit for a crook currently imprisoned in Deer Lodge for a past city offense.
Boston reports a quiet but firm wool market with large mills buying and over half a million pounds sold by a few houses. Territory wools remain strong while foreign wool total around 9 000 bales with carpet wools making up a large portion. Domestic sales total 2 464 000 pounds with 220 000 from the prior week and overall packages counted at 2 118 domestic and 516 foreign.
San Francisco notes show mixed wool prices with Oregon and Nevada listings. Eastern Oregon and Humboldt county markets report varied fleece values while lambs and fall wool tones indicate regional demand shifts.
A youth about years old was arrested yesterday at Leiple according to a special dispatch. Kerlin admits slain Albert of Saxony and was chosen to perform the act but failed. Identity not established. Dagger and loaded revolver found on the victim.
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