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Anaconda Standard

Location

Anaconda, Montana, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1900

Page

32

Short Line Officials Visit Butte for City Depot Talks

A Special Oregon Short Line train including vice president and general manager W H Bancroft and general traffic manager S W Eccles arrived in Butte to inspect road improvements from Salt Lake to Montana. They noted ongoing work to reduce grades and straighten curves, praised the roadbed, and pledged support to help secure a union depot for the city.

Butte Salt Lake W. H. Bancroft W Eccles Calvin Northern Pacific Mr. Mellen South Wilson Bancroft Iite Montana Utah Business Men's Association Union Depot Eccles

Crystal Springs Resort Near Butte Offers Frequent Stages

There is no more pleasurable resort near Butte than Crystal Springs. The waters are superb, the accommodations the best. Four stages daily each was Fare, 25 cents.

Butte Crystal Springs

Watchmaker Mayer Promises Best Mainspring Service

A local advertisement offers a $25 reward to anyone proving that FB F Mayer of 40 West Park does not supply the best mainspring for watch cleaning priced at $1 to $1.50. The claim highlights Mayer’s claim of superior mainsprings and warrants verification by competitors or customers.

FB. F. Mayer West Park

Butte Briefs Fill City With Visitors From Many Towns

Butte sees a stream of visitors including Emerson Hill Red Rock Judge Burton Chateau Frank Alling Tacoma and many others from Sheridan Madison Anaconda Spokane and Boise. Notables like Senator W A Clark and Walter Weed arrive while local officials and miners crowd the scene. Marriage licenses issued include McNamara with Jeaty Prenati with Dalton and George with Ismaya Onijelen.

Emerson Hill Red Rock Z T. Burton Chateau Butte Charles Walters Sheridan W. A. Clark Madison County Jack Hamill Anaconda W. T. Sanders Helena J. M. Kennedy L. C. Parker Garnet Walter H. Weed Washington Hattie McCallum Spokane Eugene Carroll Waterompany Paul A. Fuez Granite W. W. Norris Pony Joe G. Mizet Basin David G. Browne Montana Andrew Logan AOF 1 W. Stand Lodge J. OF Jake de Haven Porthind Walter Cooper Bozeman Gallatin County James McNamara Mary ‘Jeaty B. J. Prenati Delia Dalton

Hardware team and Carpenters union play Sunday game

The Eary Hardware company and Carpenters union members will play a friendly baseball game on Sunday August 19 at 9 am with Thomas Carter officiating as umpire. Mrs J M Kennedy of Anaconda left yesterday for Peterboro Ontario after a telegram announced her mother's fatal illness.

Eary Hardware Company The Carpenters’ Union Thomas Carter J. M. Kennedy Anaconda Peterboro Ontario

Great Northern Ex Curions East Tickets On Sale

Cheap excursions east offered by Great Northern with ticket prices around 60.75. Tickets go on sale August 8 and 24. For details inquire at city ticket office 41 North Main Street. J. E. Dawson is the General Agent.

Great Northern Railway North Main Street J. E. Dawson

Tales of Woe for Today

Patrick Keefe a former miner now crippled by rheumatism was arrested last night for alleged assault on his wife after choking and beating her. Mike Farrell detained yesterday afternoon while attempting to rob John Henley on East Park Street taking $18. J. W. Burton arrested for assaulting Cataille a French woman from the bad lands. Mike Cody seized for stealing a roll of blankets from August Erie on East Park Street and will face court. More than a dozen drunks were picked up by police last night amid ruffled and flounced manners.

Patrick Keefe Mike Farrell John Henley East Park Street J. W. Burton Cataille

Subscribe for the Standard in Montana Daily News

A promotional notice offers home delivery of the Standard newspaper in Montana at $1.00 per month. The ad emphasizes easy subscription and home delivery service.

Montana

Gaelic football clash at west side park features Irish American vs Wolf Tone

The Irish American and Wolf Tone teams meet this afternoon at West Side Coursing Park. Irish American lineup includes Hennery in goal Long at full back and Joyce positions, with Duffy Scanlon Murphy and McCarthy across wings. Captain Rd Long leads the forwards as substitutions Harrington Morrissey Toomey Dempsey Hennery McCormick remain ready.

Wolf Tone West Side Coursing Park Jack Hennery Ed Long Pierce Powers Maurice Condon Jack Cronin Pat Leehan Ka Hefey Maurice Tierney Tim Driscoll Jack O'Keefe John Dillon Martin

Pekin Falls Forces Move of Chinese Capital

Continued report notes Pekin’s fall and that ministers are safe as authorities plan to transfer the capital and archives to a new location, likely the empire’s ancient capital, to preserve sacred writings and records.

Pekin

Berlin Confirms Entering Pekin as Allies Advance

Berlin reports two telegrams confirm allies entered Pekin. German papers hail partial China goals and demand redress for legation attacks. Berlin signals autumn campaign, freight a 60 mile rail line, Reichstag possibly convening after October amid far east developments. Paris dispatch notes Frey cleanly coordinating multi national reinforcements toward Pekin.

Berlin Pekin China Berliner Post Germany Associated Press Reichstag

Injunction Sought To Preserve Manistee Northwestern Interests

A bill prays for a receiver and injunction to stop Edward Buckley and William Douglass from disposing of property or impairing the company or Manistee Northwestern railroad interests, valued at about 4 million dollars, with Canadian lumber stakes. Buckley is Ruggles’ brother in law. The complainant cites breach of verbal agreements made on joining the business.

Edward Buckley William Douglass Manistee Northwestern Railroad Lumber Company Canada Buckley & Douglass Buckley Ruggles

Woodmen of the World Session Near Salt Lake and Saltair

The Salt Lake Woodmen of the World meeting Aug 17 discussed the board of management report showing one monthly assessment funds the benefit. Members then visited Saltair for entertainments including a drill by consolidated degree teams from Colorado Golden Gate Wow Wow and Salt Lake camps. Women of Woodcraft elected grand officers for two years led by Grand Guardian Mrs Carrie Van Orsdal and Grand Adviser Mrs M E Bernstein among others.

Salt Lake Utah Woodmen The Weld Macnig Board of Managemen Saltair Si! Lake Colorado Golden Gate Women of Woodcraft Grand Guardian Carrie van Orsdal Pendleton Ore M. E. Bernstein Hanford Cal J. L. Wright Leadville Colo Grand Banker Mary A. Hurley Portland Annie Hawkins Toledo Gre Rose McClosky Patouse Wash Lillian B. Pollock Denver Cairo Bessie Martin Chehalis Helen M. Southwick Salem Grand Inner Sentinel Cora Wilson Pullman Grand Outer Sentinel May Hollywood Victor Cole

Race War Imminent in Liberty County Georgia

In Liberty county Georgia Governor Candler orders out the Liberty Guards National Guard to quell an anticipated race war after killings and rising tensions between black and white communities. Negroes are said to be burning Johnston station, a small town far from Savannah, with two reported deaths.

Atlanta Hendry Liberty County Candler Liberty Guards Georgia National Guard Johnston Station Savannah

Denver Chicago and return

Tickets on sale August 24. Apply at ticket office 47 Hast Broad way for particulars. W C M Bride Go A

Chicago

Local Packing House Lands Bacon Shipments for Chaffee Force

Waneas City Missouri on August 1 reports the War Department secured a contract with a local packing house for a quarter of 4 million pounds of its top breakfast bacon. The bacon will be shipped immediately to China for American troops under Major General Chaffee.

Waneas City War Department Chaffee

Japanese Consul States No Loan Planned for China War

New York report quotes Japan consul in this city asserting the government has no present plan to float a loan related to the war in China.

New York Japan United States Udehida Tam China

Brick steam heated business block sells at $20000

A brick steam heated business block in the city is offered for $20,000 with an expected 20 percent annual return on investment. Terms and particulars are available on inquiry.

Four candidates eyed for governorship by Shaw selectees

Governor Shaw weighs four contenders for a then vacancy with Congressman Dolliver favored by Republican leaders after an extensive interview. Other candidates named are A B Cummings Congressman Hepburn and Minister Conger of China.

Dolliver A. B. Cummings Hepburn Minister Conger China Shaw

Pardon Request Filed for John V. Smith in 1888 Man slaughter Case

Helena dispatch reports an application to the governor for a pardon of John V. Smith, jailed in Jefferson county in March 1888 for manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. Smith, a Clancy resident and Montana Central employee, was accused of wilful negligence in a typhoid death of a year old boy. Friends argue prejudice and unfair trial.

Helena John V. Smith Jefferson County Smith Clancy Montana Central Road Friends of Smith

Sharkey and Fitzsimmons Fight Delayed to Futurity Night

In New York on August 17, promoters moved the Fitzsimmons versus Sharkey bout at Coney Island to Saturday August 25, not Friday the 24th, to avoid conflicting with the Sheepshead Bay Futurity. The decision followed talks with both fighters as Futurity night draws large crowds and wagering activity.

New York Fitzsimmons Sharkey Coney Island Sheepshead Bay Race Track

Pierce County Populist Convention Splits Delegates

In Tacoma the Pierce county populist convention named two full sets of 39 delegates to the state convention in Seattle next Monday. After the meeting opened a fierce seating wrangle led to the larger group leaving and organizing a second convention, which was strongly anti Rogers.

Tacoma Wash Pierce County Seattle Rogers

Trouble in Italian Ministry

A Paris dispatch reports ministerial discord in Rome after a recent conference between the King and his ministers. Several ministers are said to wish to resign, feeling they lack the king’s confidence. Modifications in the cabinet are expected when Parliament reconvenes.

Paris Temps Rome

Patal Knock-Out Blow Shocks Brooklyn Bout

George Kelly lies dying at Seney hospital after a knockout blow delivered by Michael Myers in a Greenwood Athletic Club try-out bout. Longstanding enmity over a young girl led to the planned ring clash. Kelly remains unconscious and is in critical condition.

New York George Kelly Seney Hospital Brooklyn Michael Myers Greenwood Athletic Club Kelly

Forest fires threaten Colorado timber near Del Norte

A special to the Times from Del Norte reports heavy timber fires raging south and west of Del Norte along the Rio Grande headwaters to the Conejos river. Damage is the greatest in the country’s history, with almost conclusive evidence that the fires are being intentionally set.

Denver Colo del Norte Rio Grande Conejos River

Carter seeks pardon for captain in federal case

Leavenworth Kansas August 17 Captain Oberlin M Carter serving a sentence in the federal penitentiary for defrauding the government in southern contracts was visited today by Dr Carter of Chicago his brother and J D Carter of Oakland Ill an uncle After a conference Carter's relatives say they have strong hopes of securing a pardon for the captain.

Leavenworth Kan Oberlin M. Carter

Bryan to Speak on Populist Meeting Tour

Democrat William Jennings Bryan outlined an August trip itinerary from Lincoln to Topeka for a populist meeting tour. He will travel August 21 to Auburn and Tecumseh with speeches, then Pawnee City at 2 pm, Falls City in the evening, reach Topeka August 22, and return by August 4 with additional talks at Manhattan and Beatrice.

Topeka Kan Lincoln Neb Bryan Missouri Pacific Auburn Tecutmaseh Pawnee City Faltts Clhiy Toopeka Manhattan Beatrice

Fort Sheridan Units Deploy Amid Cuban War Ties

Chicago Aug 17 The second battalion of the Fifth Infantry at Fort Sheridan ordered to depart for San Francisco Aug 8. The first battalion has already left and the third has just arrived from Cuba.

Hicago Fiftth Infantry Fort Sheridan San Francisco Cuba

Seventh Artillery Sets Sail for China Commanded by Mc Comb

Light Battery M of the Seventh Artillery under Captain Mc Comb departed Washington this evening for San Francisco en route to China. The unit includes five officers and 155 enlisted men.

Washington Seventh Artillery McComb San Francisco China

Lincoln Neb August Hoe Mr Bryan Woe Busy with Callers

Lincoln Nebraska AugustHoe Mr Bryan Woe receives visitors including J J Sovereign Vice Chairman Edmiston of the peoples party and Land Commissioner Moore of Moentitnu. He attends the funeral of a former townsman and notes the gas pallbearer.

Lincoln

American officer disperses funds to Huntish prisoner

An American consular officer traveled from Louwrences Marques to Nooltgedacht to distribute money to the prisoner held there. Each recipient received four pounds.

Aug Louwrencs Marques Nooltgedacht Huntish

Another Fire Rages in Yellowstone Park Between Lake and Basin

Acting Superintendent Goode telegraphed the interior department announcing a large forest fire breaking out in Yellowstone between the lake and the upper basin. The department authorized hiring outsiders to fight the blaze but none could be secured. Interior asked to use some men from the rods, but no success.

Washington Goode Yellowstone National Park Interior Department

Roosevelt Trail Tracks Towne as West Campaign Admiral

Chicago dispatch notes Governor Roosevelt will be followed by Charles A Towne silver Republican leader in a Western campaign sweep He will headline at Duluth to answer Roosevelt then tour Idaho Oregon Washington California and other states close to Roosevelt path Towne will also visit Atlanta Louisville Memphis Nashville and major cities to counter the Republican vice presidential nominees during the drive

Chicago Democratic West Roosevelt Charles A. Towne Towne Duluth Idaho Oregon Washington California Mr. Towne Atlanta Louisville Memphis Nashville Mr.Towne

Fire destroys Desplaines Street building. one dead

A blaze at a Desplaines Street building in Chicago killed Edward Grace and injured three others, including two firemen. The structure owned by Albert E. Barr housed the Independent Paper Stock Co. Loss estimated at 200 dollars. fire believed incendiary.

Chicago Desplaines Street Edward Grace James Miner Thomas J. Morney Lee Broken John Mitchell Albert E. Barr Independent Paper Stock Company

Boer forces elude Kitchener despite British wagon cover

General DeWet and Boer forces evade pursuit by moving at night over favorable terrain. British patrols rely on daytime marches and double teams of picked horses to guard supply lines, but the Boers exploit terrain to outmaneuver their pursuers.

Aue DeWet Kitchener

Governor Toorevell’s revised itinerary due to flood of telegrams

New York on August 17 Governor Toorevell from Oyster Bay conferred with Chairman Hanna Senator Scott and Cornelius M Bliss. He said the itinerary would be materially changed from what was published this morning and many people would be disappointed. Changes will be made in a few days.

New York Toorevell Oyster Pay Hanna Benator Scott Cornelius M. Bliss Hle

Pine Cottage Burned on Mackinac Island

Fire swept Pine Cottage early today on Mackinac Island, fanned by strong winds and threatening nearby structures. Loss estimated between 2 and 33 thousand dollars with no insurance. Tallon, a fireman, injured. In Peoria, Smithfield was ravaged by a major blaze, four dozen buildings burned, losses ranging from 5 thousand to 75 thousand dollars. village lacking a fire department and the fire deemed incendiary.

Mackinac Island Mich Lowes Tallon Peoria Smithfield

Roberts fears De Wet eluded pursuers in South Africa

London August 1 The war office reports Lord Roberts fears General De Wet has escaped pursuit by breaking his force into smaller units and dispersing. The general expects the escape to be possible as De Wet evades Allied troops.

London War Office Lord Roberts Cioneral de Wet de Wet

Cape Town Aug W Loml Kitchener Relieves Garrison

Kitchener after a forced march relieves Colonel Moar and the large garrison at Lande river near Cape Town. The move follows ongoing military operations and marks a significant strategic adjustment in the theater.

Cape Town Loml Kitchener Moar Lande River

Roosevelt Campaign Itinerary Released by Payne

Henry Payne, vice chairman of the Republican National Committee, lists Roosevelt’s agreed tour schedule through September with stops at Saratoga Springs, Detroit, Grand Rapids, South Bend, LaCrosse, Fargo, Bismarck, Helena, and Butte, outlining dates from Sept. 3 to Sept. 18.

Chicago Henry Payne Republican National Committee Roosevelt Saratoga Detroit Mich Grand Rapids Routh Bend Tid LaCrosse Wis Fargo Bismarck N. D Helena Butte

Hanbury Appointed Receiver for Traders Fire Insurance Co

New York August 17 Harry A Hanbury was today appointed receiver of the Traders Fire Insurance Co of New York at the request of Attorney General John Davies on the allegation that the liabilities of the company are largely in excess of the assets. The liabilities of the company not offset by assets are at least 120000.

New York Harry A Hanbury Traders’ Fire Insurance Co of John ©. Davies

Roosevelt Western tour not abandoned says Republican aide

Tacoma Aug 17 Congressman Francis W Cushman received a letter from H Payne Chicago head of the national Republican committee reporting that Governor Roosevelt s Western campaign continues The plan is a westward run over the Northern Pacific to the coast and a return via California and the Union Pacific with stops on a west coast tour through August and into September by air and rail combined routes unknown to dates

Tacoma Wash Francis W. Cushman H. Payne Chicago National Republican Committee Roosevelt Mr. Payne Northern Pacific California

Massive forest fires blaze across several mesas and plateaus

Monivoss reports fires raging in multiple directions with a large east blaze on Black Mesa, heavy smoke rising from Grand Mesa and Uncompahgre Plateau to the north, and three separate fires burning to the west.

Monivoss Cole Aug Black Mesa Grand Mesa

Ingalls Body Brought Home In Private Car From Las Vegas

The body of John J. Ingalls is being transported to Atchison from Las Vegas in a private car provided for his homecoming. Attorney General Goddard asked to leave the body at the state capitol in Topeka on Saturday, but the request could not be complied due to Mr. Ingalls expressed wishes.

Atchison, Kan John J. Ingalls Atchison Las Vegas Goddard Topeka Ingalls

Appointed a Teacher at Fort Peck School Montana

Special Dispatch to the Standard reports Ernest Oshkosr of Keshena Wisconsin has been appointed industrial teacher at the Fort Peck school in Montana.

The Standard Washington Ernest Oshkosr Keshena Wis Fort Peck Montana

Pine Creek Gulch Forest Fire Spreads Near Buena Vista

Aug 17 Buena Vista reports a growing forest fire in Pine creek gulch near Riverside ten miles above the city. Residents fear substantial timber loss once the fire burns itself out.

Buena Vista Colo Pine Creek Gulch Riverside

Forest Fire Rages Near Breckenridge Above Blue River

A large forest fire burns in the hills east of the Blue River near Dillon, Breckenridge reports smoke filling the valley as the blaze grows. The incident draws county attention and firefighting crews are battling the flames.

Breckenridge Colo Blue River Dillon

Frost elected president of Kansas Exposition company

At a Topeka meeting of the Kansas Exposition company board of directors John E. F. Frost, former land commissioner of the Santa Fe, was chosen president. The group aims to establish an exposition in Topeka in 14 months to mark Kansas statehood’s semi centennial anniversary.

Topeka Kan The Kansas Exposition Company John EF. Frost Santa Fe Union

Swift Operator Sets 28% Fines in Eight Hours

Glen a Swift Operator in Portland Oregon set 28 percent fines or Thems in eight hours at the Oregonian office. It was done under ordinary conditions and not as a test of speed.

Portland Ore Hugh Glen Oregonian

Kansas population gains 1.7 percent in latest assessors' return

Topeka reports Kansas total population 140,708 according to township assessors. The gain over the previous year is 19,585 people, a 1.7 percent rise, as tabulated by F J Coburn, secretary of the state board of agriculture.

Topeka Kan Kansas F. Jp. Coburn State Board of Agriculture

Czar to Visit Paris in September Three Additional Days

The Petit Bleu reports the czar will arrive Cherbourg on September 14 and reach Paris the following day for a five day stay. He will reside alone at the Russian embassy during the visit.

Paris Cherbourg

Canadian Pacific Grants Schedules to Allied Mechanics Union

Winnipeg August 17 The Canadian Pacific Railway will grant schedules to the Allied Mechanics and Boiler Makers union and recognize them as a bargaining body. Both officials and workers express confidence the strike will be settled within days.

Winnipeg Man Canadian Pacific Allied Mechanics and Boilermakers’ Union

Wheat crop estimates for Pacific Northwest 1900

Portland August 17. The total wheat crop of Oregon Washington and Idaho for 1900 is now estimated at 32 000 000 to 35 000 000 bushels. This is about 5 000 000 bushels less than earlier estimates. The wheat is said to be of very fine quality.

Portland Ore Oregon Washington Idaho

Pauper and Plutocrat Worries in Catholic Verse

A short verse notes a pauper laboring to earn money while a plutocrat fears loss of wealth. The Catholic Standard and Times presents the ironic social contrast in a compact quatrain.

Catholic Standard and Times

Chinamen fighting on land blamed for Oregon grounding

The Buffalo Express notes that most fighting against the Chinamen was expected to occur on land, suggesting this as a possible reason the Oregon ran aground.

Buffalo Express Oregon

Des Moines GOP Meet Ponders Senate Vacancy Choice

In Des Moines on August 1 a gathering of leading Iowa Republicans and the state central committee discussed the likely selection for the United States Senate seat triggered by the death of Senator Bhaw.

Des Moines Iowa State Central Committee Bhaw United States Senate

Verbal Agreement Suit In Manistee Lumber Firm

Charles Ruggles of Chicago formerly Manistee seeks dissolution of Buckley and Douglass Lumber Company partnership in U S district court. The action filed in Manistee cites partnership disputes and requests court intervention to end the firm’s status.

Iand Rapids, Mich Charles Ruggles Chicago Manister, Co Day United States District Court Buckley & Douglass Lumber Company Manistee

Pink of Politeness Described by Dueling Spectacle

A Baltimore America item recalls a duelist remark after a staged, bloodless strike. The speaker notes the act as “the pink of politeness,” highlighting the era's cultivated codes of honor and restraint amid a risky confrontation.

Baltimore America

Did He Prove Stout Candidate in Detroit Journal?

The Detroit Journal notes doubt about strength of a candidate with the remark “No. The second assessment broke him,” suggesting a fragile political stance rather than firm backing. The brief quote implies mounting pressure or challenge during the second evaluation.

The Detroit Journal

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