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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1901
Page
13
Missoula plans Labor Day activity with no oration as all labor leaders are engaged elsewhere. Morning parade of Western Montana labor groups will precede a business meeting and an afternoon of athletic contests including log sailing on the river and a possible baseball game.
In Missoula on Aug 17 Gun and ammunition shop Bishop and Kern reports a strong outlook for the grouse and chicken season opening on the first of the month. Birds are plentiful and in prime condition. Some hunters mistook Aug 15 as opening under old law. corrections made. Forest rangers on reserves act as game wardens, enforcing rules and protecting game.
Missoula on April 17 reports a rising hobo epidemic thought more alarming than smallpox. Local residents urge stern IPs to curb vagrancy with strong sentences for loafers. Many fear moochers exploiting harvesting season. authorities debate firm action to deter begging.
A Missoula item notes Mike Leahey helped host a Lothrop dance on August 17. Afterward he clashed with a large Frenchman over the ferry, leaving Leahey unable to dance for some time. Friends in Missoula regret the incident and hope for his swift visit.
Missoula reports a festive mood as the Flathead Valley enjoys a superb fall. Superintendent J B Collins notes a strong harvest and prosperity in Flathead County. Otto Schmidt, once of Missoula, now operates a steamboat on Lake McDonald, thriving with tourists visiting the lake.
Missoula report notes a surge in dynamiting streams for fish as a deplorable practice. The piece urges state detectives on staff to curb and detect those responsible, framing the issue as a matter of public outrage and enforcement.
Word from Maj. C A Devol, formerly lieutenant of the 25th Infantry at Fort Missoula, indicates he plans a visit to the post in a few weeks. He may arrange the trip to allow some shooting and aligns with Major Deyol in quartermaster circles.
A military officer, in charge of a major transport refit in New York, plans a possible visit to Missoula. The Standard office invites readers to inspect premiums offered for a year's subscription, claiming they surpass all others.
Missoula reports a shooting at Nye with a John Willis named as the shooter. The Missoula county Willis is distinct from the Nye suspect, who is linked to Stillwater county history and later moved near Glasgow on the Big Dry river.
Missoula, Aug 17 The mother of Sac Ah Lee, the Indian slain on the reservation this week, travels the town seeking aid to prosecute the murderers. She names three Indians in the crime and has two identified. The sheriff lacks jurisdiction, so federal authorities must handle the case. A circulating tale claims jealousy over Mrs Sac Ah Lee sparked the murder.
Missoula August 17 County Attorney Hall received a letter from Attorney General Donovan supporting Hall's view that roadway lien lands and scrip lands owned by lumber companies should be taxed and not removed from the assessment roll. The AG cites a prior opinion and encloses it for reference.
Missoula reports no details beyond a mill fire at Eddy that wiped out W. B. Russell's mill. Two men say the blaze started before day shift. a watchman failed to stop it in time. Loss cited at 10000 with 3000 insured, awaiting adjustment guidance from local insurers.
Missoula August 17 Joe Carboneau known in the lower valley endured severe injuries after being dragged over rocks by two crazed horses at Cedar Creek. He has returned to town for medical and surgical care and his condition is much improved. Doctors expect a full recovery. The incident was described as miraculous with serious head and facial wounds.
The Missoula baseball team travels tonight to Anaconda to face the Eagles in a bid to defend their state championship. The squad is said to be in good form and will return by morning. Also reported is a heavy rain in the Bitter Root mountains that could affect forest fires but not completely extinguish them.
In a letter from Ogden Joe Willett Jr says his health improves and he plans to return to Montana soon. He has traveled widely but finds Montana still best and notes he is catching the baseball fever by watching league games wherever he goes.
No. 1 passenger train was held about half an hour in Missoula last night due to repairs on the steam connection between the locomotive and the dynamo engine. The service then departed more than an hour late.
Dr Crosby of Missoula explains Manila’s shift toward Americanization as officers introduce new methods from the harbor to the interior. He notes women eagerly adopt corsets and stockings, while prices in Mexican money show beef at 80 cents a pound and milk at 20 cents a quart.
Mail requests to the State Medical Institute in Fort Wayne Indiana for free trial packages of a claimed home remedy for men’s weakness. The notice promises discreet plain packaging, no embarrassment, and immediate shipment to any man who writes, addressing 633 Elektron Building.
The article notes Dr. Crosby has improved since moving and spent most time seeking old fishing grounds with excellent success. He awaits the shooting season with satisfaction at leaving New York and adapting to the new location.
Hall secured citations from Judge Hayes directing Mel Stairs Ben Switzer and Tom Edgar to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt connected to the highway robbery case now before Judge Hayes. The two suspects Welcome and West face robbery charges on West Main Street Crosby fears mob threats if he testifies. County attorney aims to halt such intimidation with full prosecution support from local citizens.
Will Recover reports A Koch in Missoula after amputation at Northern Pacific hospital. His temperature is normal and Dr Spottswood believes full recovery is possible despite the severe shock. Koch accepts the loss calmly and remains confident.
L J Knapp returns from Stevensville while E Woodworth heads west on business. Miss Noble leaves Butte after visiting Missoula. Mrs. Price hosts Epworth league social. Daughters of Rebekah plan a Rattlesnake picnic Sunday. Court action on Welcome and West continues to Monday. Ivy Boss to Helena to train as nurse at St Peters. County superintendent convention invited for Helena Aug 27. Judge Webster presides briefly on probate matters. Jim Bradley jailed 10 days after challenging Under Sheriff Evans. J D Leggat joins Seation party to Bitter Root for weekend. Deeds filed: McBride to Nelson 800. Missoula Real Estate Assoc to Munch 290. Houtchens frees Charles Miller on vagrancy. Seallon and Anaconda party visit Bitter Root valley. Patrolman Hayes grants 10 day retirements to growlers at Rattlesnake. D S Jones assigned to engine run and to move family to town.
The Chronicle reports a joint bond issue of 6000 0 has been quietly authorized and partly placed. Funds were used by the Northern Commercial and Northern Navigation companies to acquire stakes in Alaska Commercial, Empire Transportation and Alaska Exploration firms. The Northern Commercial issue is 4200.00 and the Northern Navigation issue is 1 500000. Both are secured by trust deeds to the Union Trust Company of San Francisco as trustee and by the corporations' mortgages and properties.
The weekly statement of the associated banks indicates declines in Loans to 884,810,200. Deposits to 964,629,300. Circulation to 29,039,000. Legal tenders to 77,868,100. Specie to 181,711,100. Reserves to 259,587,300. Reserve required to 241,157,200. Surplus to 18,421,900.
Manila reports a 26th infantry engagement with insurgents in Camarines province. The clash left Sebastian Angels, brother of General Angelis, and six privates dead. A major, two captains, and nine privates were captured. A second detachment seized a magazine at Lumbang and captured large quantities of supplies.
Columbus Ohio August 17 The Great Southern hotel and theater building was sold at sheriff s sale today for 50 000 The property has been in a receiver s hands for some time.
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