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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
20
Fragmentary text notes an undefined acquisition involving Boston and New York, mentions a secretary and a grocer, and references a promise of repayment if a condition is not met. Details are unclear and sourced phrases are incomplete.
The stock market saw prices advancing amid a very busy session as copper and other issues rose. Traders, including Paine, Webber & Co, reported strong demand and a shrinking floating supply in Copper Range and Centennial, with the market moving away from Lawson influence and toward bull operation.
Mrs Mary O Leary a native of Ireland and her daughter Mrs Catherine Adams of San Diego California are survivors. Her husband died ten years ago. Two sons John O Leary and F Warren of Butte also survive. Funeral tomorrow from Mrs Warren home with high mass at St Patrick's Church at 9 oclock.
A storm moved through the hills yesterday afternoon and evening as a large cloud collided with Timbered Butte. The resulting flood flooded low ground near the cemeteries but caused no significant damage.
Army wireless telegraph kites tested at Camp David during maneuvers for Washington and Oregon guards. Kites carried radiating and receiving wires, messages picked up from Puget Sound stations, avoiding telescope poles. Also noted are state tax delegates named for a Toronto conference, a Montana obituary, and a local remodeling sale advertisement.
Special dispatch from Lewistown reports preparations underway to start ore treatment at the Cone Butte mill. Walter Gleeson, the superintendent, has spent weeks in the Denver capital while experiments on a large shipment of ore proved successful. The project, backed by bonds of 80,000, aims to establish a long running operation and fulfill Senator Rae’s two year effort.
City balance funded Fourth of July celebration shows expenditures by parade police executive decorating and advertising committees totaling 4188.81 with 1387.08 on hand and 1093.90 balance in city funds. The Fourth of July centree reports receipts 5200 collected and other adjustments leaving funds available.
Special Dispatch to the Standard, Hamilton Aug 18 reports the Ananda Mining company will transfer its big Hamilton establishment to Valley Mercantile. Articles of incorporation filed, new company to take over Sept. 1. Shannon, Fisk, and local directors named, with ties to Wallery Clothing Company. managers retain influence in the transition.
In Ennis yesterday a wild west show featured rough riding and cowboy contests with riders from across the state. Jack Spray and Harry Daems planned a big payday with George Williams entering the list, while Joe Redfern and others missed, leaving the crowd buzzing over the hard backing horse Circle Dot gray and the mixed results from the Madison valley event.
The report recounts a wild rodeo style moment with Kray the horse fighting and bucking as Williams tries to ride him, leaving the saddle and rider bruised yet the animal undeterred. The program continues with a quarter mile race featuring Wonder Aline Hallwig and Queen Porter, a dark haired woman arrested for larceny from Col Baker, who posted bond and awaits a court hearing. A brief want ad note closes the item.
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