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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1905
Page
10
Western Montana office of the Standard is listed with a local address at 134 Hi ins and a telephone line. The snippet shows a filing or contact detail for the Western Montana office, indicating basic newspaper infrastructure in the area.
Aug 1 report from Missoula details the Rocky Mountain division strike easing as two operators return to the passenger depot and two to the Yard office. Fifteen to sixteen telegraph stations are active with one open mouth station closed for noncompliant workers. Butte branch shows partial reopenings and plans to finish resuming service within days. Coeur d’Alene remains strained with minimal operators. Northern Pacific directs a hard line to the strike committee, signaling full separation from them and pursuing arbitration in Montana and neighboring states. Separately, Tlathead Indians face arson and horse stealing charges in Missouri and Aug 1 notes a Hacks Mountain Bell expert.
The city admin mentions installation work is complete and portable instruments have been set up at the scribers’ station in Northwest. He states he will remain on site to oversee ongoing upkeep and final adjustments.
Missoula August 11 Samuel Dinsmore and A Cary filed suit in district court through attorneys Woody Marshall Woods Rowe Annie A from Orchard Homes section. Complaint says defendant interfered with a water ditch crossing her land and used more water than entitled, causing damage. Temporary injunction requested and signed by Judge Webster.
Helena enjoys a booming real estate scene with $3000 to $4000 houses rising as cement paving comes to Main Street and a new business block planned for Sixth Avenue. George L. Tracy notes strong mining activity, the Flathead reservation inquiry increases, and Missoula sees visitors pursuing land for settlement as talks continue with the agency.
Governor Vardaman learned by telegraph that a Black man named Horn was captured between Lumberton and Hattiesburg and is in Sheriff Moody’s custody with a four-man posse. He was charged with aiding the killing of Convict rd Smith near Hattiesburg, and word said a mob planned to lynch Horn. The governor ordered Adjutant General Bridgest Gulfport to dispatch troops to secure Horn and transport him to a safer location.
Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt are feted aboard the transport Logan en route to Zamboanga, Mindanao. The vessel reports a fourhour cable outage delaying contact with Mindanao. next stop Cebu with plans to reach Hongkong on September 5. A separate note mentions Montana's delegate to the Farmers Congress and a mailorder note from Missoula’s Golden Rule.
Glissoula, AUR promi nent liverymen enter nine horses for Ned off there county fall. Kellog f trotter and Pleasanton a promising Saddler headline entries. Trainer FC Frat oversees the horses.
Word from Clinton reports George Kennedy of Meedsoula Auk aged about seventy one has suffered a stroke on the right side. The elderly resident is described as a longtime local figure and a doctor has prescribed medicine for his relief.
MISSOULA NOTES reports Bowi of Butte in town and Mrs J Clairmon de Ronana Pitt of Butte among visitors. Hes Shoblom and wife of Seattle registered at the Rankin. State Land Agent Henry Neitt visiting Missoula. Attorney Harry Parsons has a son, Rock en FH, born. Kleinschmat of Helena registered at the Florence. S Fredericks enjoyed a trip to Lolo and camping. A Pedlanth and wife visited Michigan for state matters. Lewin returned home after weeks visiting Pacific coast cities and Washington. President O J Craig attended Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland. Rev Mr Shannon, formerly Missoula pastor, visiting from Minneapolis now en route to Portland. Martin Wilson, NP yardsmaster, discharged from hospital in Missoula and heading to Tacoma to recuperate.
The marriage took place at the Christian church parsonage with Dr Willard assisting. The couple, from Wallace Idaho, were wed in a simple ceremony this evening.
A scrambled OCR list shows remaining names in the Boston post office for the week ending date. The roster includes Lemuel Alexander George Lan Pratt Babe Lanse Frank Campbell Warren Clark David Miss Appotite Duping Sk Dwingh Mies illilan Castello Bert Ex non d Jack Ennis Bob Aleworthy Mee H Hulat Harrison Henle Mite Castello Jones Jackson Myrtle Keely Will Kelley Fernande Layens Long Thoman Lynch Christ Newell Moore Lawyer Moore Brit Moses Lusetti Newell Master Adouph O’Hoyt Pasquale Poleao Lite Powell C A Korrig Rob Inison Joseph tel George A Riddell.
A fragmented OCR list names numerous individuals including Richardson Ray Schmeidt Sjogren Stevens and several Mrs Miss and J J Williams. The text appears as a partial roster or notice with incomplete titles and stray words, offering little context beyond person identifiers.
Fritz Koopm, a Centra l at market proprietor, was thrown from a horse about 40 miles from Missoula. He injured his right leg so badly it could not bear weight and rode to town in a spring wagon before being taken to Sisters hospital. The injury was described as likely a fracture or serious damage.
Missoula reports K. M. Grover, a claim agent for a railroad company, maintains a daily travel record. In three years he has logged about 10800 miles, a figure that could be larger if every trip were counted. He recently moved to Tacoma but was recalled to Montana for a short time.
Maiden faces widespread rebuilding after a devastating blaze that damaged many business houses and mines. The community, previously a mining camp that recovered through stock raisers and trade, saw renewed mining activity with Maginnis mine resuming operations. Despite losses, locals express sympathy for those who stood by the town for years and lost everything.
In Toronto on August 11 the convent Lton of the International Typogreppten Lon deck met. The eight hour committee presented its report urging action against employers who resist the change. Leaders commented on the stance, emphasizing support for workers' demand for standard eight hours.
Deadwood reports Florida commissioner Barry branded Walker D. Hines a liar and perjurer as he accused the Louisville & Nashville official of duplicating property valuations for tax and rate filings. Hines denied and a Florida committee inquiry followed amid heated debate on railroad valuations.
Special Dispatch from Helena Aug 11 The petitions circulated in Helena by striking operators requesting Toole to help settle the tram strike were received by the governor They contained about 200 names and he sent copies of the petitions to Presidents Till Elliott and Perham He added a letter offering his services to assist in bringing about a settlement.
Ralph W. Bech-Har, representing an association, urged federal control of insurance at the National Insurance Convention in Denver. He argued federal oversight is constitutional and legal, urging states to recognize their union role rather than act as isolated entities.
August 1 report notes total to date 1.22 percent deaths 180 total deaths 14 new sub foci 2 total sub foci. Daily new cases rise slowly while deaths decline, signaling potential improvement. Parish health officer in La Fourche reports widespread sickness at Leeville mouth of the Bay La Fourche with about a hundred cases.
Wreck reports reach San Francisco and Honolulu about schooners Volante, Charles evi Woodbury, Latinias, and Lavinia. Volante struck near Kusgakim and broke up. nine crew rescued. Latinias separated in a gale on July 16. Lavinia’s captain Wirtshurth arrived aboard Woodbury shipwreck tale.
Aug 17. Corrected assessments arrive before the state Board of Equalization. Silver Hill shows a gain of 1,246,365, Dawson County up 53,1, Teton up 149,243, Park up 521,458, Madison down 10,328.
A carpenter from the Coeur dAtene branch of NUTHER SENT FOR, named Nissoura, was listed in serious condition at the company hospital in Di ou. His mother, living at her home in Di ou, was notified yesterday as details from the Plains townsite price scene emerged.
A Stan Bozeman dispatch reports dissatisfaction among local Grand Army of the Republic members over railroad rates to Denver for the September encampment. The Western Passenger Association quotes 1 cent per mile, but Montana lines dispute any such rate. Burlington at Billings says no rate exists. Veterans fear disappointment if the rate is not secured.
Confirmation of a report says the Marshall Islands were visited by a hurricane and tidal wave on June 30. One hundred lives were lost, with the event noted as received here.
Director Bccius of Krupp meets Japanese agents to arrange contracts for armor plate and guns as negotiations with Japan continue for fresh orders.
A Russian imperial ukase issued today in Moscow targets Armenian school and church property in the Caucasus region, signaling state action against Armenian institutions under imperial authority. The move broadens state control over Armenian assets amid regional tensions.
A Western wheat harvest outlook shows Northern Pacific handling early shipments from Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana. Officials say car demand will rise with harvest and railroads expect gradual growth and limited disruption even if prices rise later in the season.
Snippets from Butte society and business pages mention Otto Siegel of Missoula, Mrs. John Mulligan, D. Kent, and attorney Frank Hennigs among arrivals and conversations. Reports reference Nannie McLaughlin, Carter Patrick Brown, and local figures tied to legal notices, court cases, and community concerns in Butte and surrounding areas.
Fragmentary OCR-like text outlines excursion routes and connections across cities including Ogden Fortian Francinco Angeles Pozuelo and Portan Montana with mentions of Washington Idaho Boise Payette valley and Pullman sleeper berths. Names WILBOW D F&F appear as signatures.
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