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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1901
Page
8
A catalog style pitch promotes Winchester Repeating Arms gear and hammerless shotguns from $10 to $35, plus L C Smith Ithaca Parker and Martin repeaters. It advertises rifles from Savage Mannlicher Marlin Mauser Colts and more and lists Dutch ovens and utensils.
An old business listing notes Davis and Weimescary Company located at 20 Main Street in Butte Montana. The abbreviation and formatting suggest a directory or classified street entry from a historical paper. The text identifies the company name and street address with city and state.
Business leaders in Butte discussed hosting the Miners Congress in October 1902. Delegates Fred J. Rowland and J. H. Heilbronner praised Boise congress gains and urged capital inflow to Montana. They expect a steady city boom from the event, with locals raising about $3,000 for entertainment.
Survivor accounts describe the Islander sinking near Douglas Island off Juneau after a collision with dense fog and ice. Passengers and crew faced chaotic evacuations, with criticism of officers and delayed lifeboats as the vessel sank rapidly.
Victoria August reports detail harrowing escapes aboard the Queen after a wreck. Klondike gold carried by passengers triggered desperate choices as men dropped satchels and clutched wreckage. Survivors include A Blumauer of Portland and Sam Starten of Winnipeg, with many losing fortunes and loved ones.
The aboard passenger Neroutsos assisted and provided capable aid to fellow travelers after an unspecified event, ensuring calm and order while emergency procedures were followed. Additional crew and passengers supported the effort as crews coordinated rescue and safety actions.
The Farallon arrives with 42 deaths reported from the Islander disaster. Purser Harry Bishop’s official list names saved include Kk. Longmap Seattle Wh. R. McBeth Portland A. L. Doyle St. Louis R. J. March Seattle A. Fosser Vancouver G. W. Doyle Seattle F. Debosh Seattle H. Peal Seattle R. M. Wright Seattle Preston and bride Seattle H. M. Morrison Vancouver L. F. Markwell Seattle Dr. Phillips Seattle (wife and child drowned) 8. Jamieson Vancouver M. Coughley Seattle SS. Appleburn Victoria N. Pigeon Vancouver A. Pigeon Vancouver Ss. Smith Vancouver T. D. Yennen Seattle E. H. Waller Vancouver C. H. Sharman Vancouver J. EF. Cotter Vancouver W. W. Power Vancouver John McFarland Vancouver Thomas Knowles Victoria H. Hart Seattle J. H. Snodgrass Seattle H. Brigham Seattle T. G. Stevens Seattle R. Wilkinson Vancouver A. Plath Seattle G. rr. Brown Seattle L. 8. Robe Seattle Rh. Ross Seattle (wife drowned) R Penat Vancouver R. Brissan Vancouver H. W. Anderson Seattle T.
From passenger statements on arriving ships, many died in the water or on rafts as the steamer went down. Captain Foote is among those who perished from exposure after abandoning ship.
Members of the Sons of St George gather in Centerville for their annual Grand Lodge session to conduct organizational business, elect officers, and discuss plans for the coming year. Local officials say attendance is steady and the event draws members from surrounding counties.
Mrs E A Crozier of Minneapolis praises Peruna for curing her bearing down pains backache and headaches within two weeks saying she feels young again. Mrs William Henderson of Bordulac N D describes severe female weakness with leg pain and deathly agony but reports complete relief for nearly two years. Dr Hartman offers to direct treatment for thousands of women at no charge with confidential records and paid costs for any treatment, inviting free consultation at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.
Preme lodge and alternate E A Ford with John Nance selected for leadership. Butte was chosen as the place of meeting next year and Victoria lodge will entertain.
Helena August 19 The Ruby Gold Mining and Milling company was incorporated by secretary of state filing. Founders include David Hilger John P Barnes Breck Ornham George M Stone and Daniel M Crowley all of Lewistown. Capitalized at 500000 with 400000 subscribed. State received 253 filing fee for certificate.
Police Captain Thomas J. Diamond faces neglect of duty charges. A stay was issued until Aug. 29 by Recorder Golf after counsel Henderson filed an order signed by Supreme Court Justice Dykman. A motion for change of venue will be pursued.
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