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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
5
The Coeur d Alene mining district shows rising activity with new companies, higher output projections, and eight hour workdays adopted without wage cuts. Wallace thrives as a regional hub with booming banks and mercantile firms, while investors from Montana and Washington target ore properties.
Copper market bulletins from Paine Webber claim Amalgamated stock swings amid mixed signals while North Butte and Binghan approach historic highs. Dave Meiklejohn returns from Prince of Wales Island Alaska with notes on copper ore veins, ore quality, and a planned May return to continue prospecting.
The Lewisohn General Development Company reports a copper ore shaft at Montgomery reaching 100 feet with a tunnel over five feet wide. The face of the opening broke ore yesterday, suggesting a strike near the Hertha claim with Bullwhacker and Magele shafts driving at depths of 50 to 60 feet. Officials expect North and South veins to intersect side claims as development continues and bonds are set.
The machinists union designates Central G Sciuele as delegate to the Labor Day committee for Butte Central and the Butte Bullies. A meeting is set for Monday to finalize a celebration programme at 9 Geld Time Dr. Dodd. Officials discuss forthcoming events and seating arrangements.
The directors of Safety Prise igniter company met yesterday to discuss plant plans. A refinery manufacturing contract was submitted and accepted, with machines to be sent to Denver for the new plant. Four months are expected to complete the machines and begin operations around year end. Charles Hag as manager of the business was chosen. In Spokane, Prec Kr and Charles McKinnis secured an option on Rex de Coeur de Alenes mine, valued near 402.60, with believed representation of BF and Augusta Heinze of Burte.
An advertisement extols Pabst Blue Ribbon beer as a superior nourishing drink. It claims eight day malt development preserves all barley nutrients, asserting beer is appetizing with meals and a refreshing, cleansing effect. Montana liquor Co.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Montana senator campaign dial, antic, and Montans. Pabst Blue Ribbon appears as a brand reference in a jumble of readable words. The readable content is unclear but indicates a local or regional political topic with brand mention.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Boulder reports sheriff Gibson has five prisoners in the court jail. Four admit willingness to plead guilty to charges. Frank Thomassen of Butte faces a complaint by Karl Blomberg of Elk Park over horse theft. Stock Inspector Collins located the horse in Burcu with witnesses testifying Thomassen sold it. Thomassen posted a $1,000 bond. Joseph Schaffer and James Snitch, two young travelers, pleaded guilty after escape and seek leniency, hoping to join others traveling from Oklahoma to Alberta Canada. The inmates say they have been riding trains and will plead to avoid harsher penalties.
The county board of equalization set the current year tax levy across funds. Rates include 2% general fund, 1% stock detective and detention, 1.10 mills for strike indemnity and sheep inspection, 2 mills contingent, 0.5 mill road, 0.4 mill poor fund, 1 mill sinking fund, and 2 mills county school fund. The total levy drops from last year, drawing protests from heavy taxpayers.
The Japanese navy completed a tailred operation between Mukder and Sinmlatin aiming to carry the bean traffic. A political shift redirects rail transport to Newchang, previously served by the Imperial Chincao. Both stations remain in close proximity as the change takes effect.
Helena woman sues for 20000 in damages claiming a poorly secured 18 inch chute on an alley side wall of a building caused a life altering fall on August 3. She alleges the chute’s lid was unsecured and dangerous, dislocating her left knee and leaving her permanently disabled, with income loss cited at 8000 yearly. The suit targets Henry J. Hauser, owner, and initially the city of Butte for permitting the hazardous condition.
The M. d. Connell company showcases a large 20 by 36 foot banner on Main Street in front of the store. It reads Connell’s Fair Sale with three animal pictures and a central bull, all in bright colors. The banner face is oriented south and designed to allow changing wording for special occasions.
The third annual encampment of Spanisht American War veterans Montana department and sixth annual reunion in Butte on Sept 1 3. Henry W Lawton camp hosts. Readiness urged for all Montana veterans who served. Schedule lists parade, meeting, baseball, and fair activities with marshals and organizers named.
California excursion tickets to be sold Sept 4 through 14 with return by Oct by rates to Los Angeles and other California points. Stopovers allowed in both directions with diverse routes between San Pedro and Southern Pacific. Rates valid via Ogden and Portland. Reserve sleeping car berths now at Short Line city ticket office 10h North Main Street Butte Montana. I C Wilson, D F and Tr A L.
Sept six excursion from Butter to Salt Tako offers train departures and berth reservations. First train leaves after 9:29 p.m. with a sleeping car ready, second train at 5 p.m. Attractions include fruit dragons and a Mormon chapel visit. Reserve berths now at Short Tite city, North Meln Street, Belfer.
Mrs. Dave Melklejahn reads a letter from her son, a mining engineer in southern Mexico, claiming natives are preparing to drive out foreigners. The fragment notes concern over foreign presence and unrest in the region.
Duluth August 20 reports say wind absence is the only factor delaying a potential forest-fire reign. Mesaba and Vermilion ranges show renewed fires burning over parched areas, endangering tens of thousands in property and mines while authorities in multiple towns carry out backfires to stem the blazes.
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe boosted telegraph operators’ wages by about $1 monthly average. The increase amounts to roughly $43,000 net in expenses every two days as the order takes effect this week from Chicago to El Paso.
A fire at the National Smettins company plant in Tiaroid City on August 24 spread to an adjacent property due to a water shortage. The loss is about $160,000 with total plant value $280,000. The report mentions Bahamian beer Old Crow Bush oils whiskey and Dublin porter at Dalrn.
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