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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1911
Page
13
The principal branch office of the Standard is at 28 East Broadway, Butte Telephone 422. Independent telephone 1422. Advertising rates furnished on application.
Notes from Butte list rental pianos from Orton Bros. and various local offerings. Ads mention Milwaukee beer on tap at Walker’s, dental care from Dr. Ironsides, linoleum at cost from Irichard & Harrison, and a new pavilion with dancing and Brennan’s orchestra. Also noted are travel mentions, court notice deadlines, and local social updates.
Mike Lepine, an Italian fruit merchant, was found at 4:80 o clock with a loaded 88 caliber revolver in his pocket. He claimed the weapon was to protect himself rather than settle a vendetta after an incident six months earlier.
The Standard promotes woeeful household articles as premiums for subscribers and invites casual readers to view premiums at local offices. Funeral notices include Antone Casagrands James Fleming Bozo Burzan Michael Murphy Susan Worring with services at Sherman Reed parlors and Holy Trinity Serbian church.
Inquest details reveal relatives claim the Friday night killing near Pipestone Springs was planned rather than a simple holdup. Witnesses describe masked assailants firing on victims after a “hands up” command, with one killer about five foot six wearing a tight fedora. Investigators consider fuller inquiry possible as testimonies link masks to a hotel and recall a prior holdup.
William Shileas of Great Falls, nephew of victim Spyros Trufas, believes the Butte incident was premeditated, not a simple holdup. Harri A. Caraplis, a leading Greek figure, agrees threats to kill Trufas existed and that the Springs event stemmed from that. Both plan to consult Jefferson County officials and discuss possible theft or foul play.
Neighbors reported visions of a porch climber and prowler. E Ritanen was stopped by Officer Watkins near 496 West Mercury Street and booked on trespassing charges after women residents urged removal.
In Butte a streetcar collision at Iron street crossing kills a young girl and injures three others. A heavy wheel fragment misused as oiling access caused the car to derail and flip, mirroring a past six year anniversary of a major crossing disaster with ten dead and many wounded.
Michael Murphy city marshal of Walkerville died in St James hospital from pneumonia after a decline since Thursday. A 39 year old resident for 30 years he worked in local mines, was shift boss at Corra mine, and five years ago was appointed Walkerville marshal. He leaves a wife daughter mother brother and three sisters.
A 17 year old boy being taken from Oregon to Glendive on a Northern Pacific train on horse stealing charges leaped from a coach window at Homestake as the train slowed. He ran into the brush, eluding Sheriff Winn and deputies who chased the moving train. By last night he had not been recaptured.
Arrangements are set for selling tickets to a Tuesday race track benefit benefiting Harrison Avenue macadam fund. Tickets are available from Robert Metcalf Jake Osenbrug George W Bowen F B Dowell Joseph Russell W T File Arthur B Ayers and John L Dorsh and at local cigar stores as the committee expects a large turnout on closing day.
Dan Reardon a Littl Minah miner living at 311 Fassett street was treated at St James hospital after a knife attack on his way home from work. He said a man described as a Finn intervened, slashing his right arm and fingers during the struggle.
Georgie Seymour Gartrell two year old son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gartrell of 518 West Empire Street was run over by a Walkerville street car causing the loss of four toes. He lies in Munray's hospital and is recovering. a vital heart interest story dominates the daily papers.
Racegoers in Butte urge arranging a historic handicap clash bringing Endymion Prince Ahmed Pern L Big Stick Sticker and Meadow together at a mile with adjusted weights. Public and owners want the race to crown a record European era in Northwest racing, drawing a large crowd on opening day.
Frank Kramer of East Orange took first place in the one mile national championship race in Newark on August 20, finishing in 3 minutes 15 seconds. Fred Hill of Boston finished second and Joe Fogler of Brooklyn third, giving Kramer a total of 50 points toward the all around championship.
Thure Johansen, the Swedish representative, won the International Marathon at the local track in Rocky Point on August 29, finishing in 2 hours 30 minutes 32 seconds.
Chicago wrestling note says George Hackenschmidt rested with a lame shoulder but will resume training tomorrow for his championship bout with Gotch.
A flurried verse ad extols Mayer's bargains with prices cut by a quarter on watches glassware and more. It urges readers to hurry as the sale is short lived and savings vanish soon. The playful copy promises value for mass buyers and lures with low prices and limited time.
Former police officer Walter McGintey, after being robbed of 1.60 on South Dakota Street, confronted Bev Rhoades and a street melee resulted. Both men were jailed on a disturbance charge. Rhoades later faced a robbery count. McGintey, now a Colorado mine worker, was released to pursue the other suspects.
Lieutenant Whittier executive officer of the United States revenue cutter Androscoggin died from injuries after a group beat him and two friends late last night in Boston. The four struck from behind as they passed through North Street. attackers fled, police had little information. The event follows a pattern of similar north end assaults linked to navy personnel.
The Butte Driving Club hosted a crowded half mile track event with about 1,000 spectators. Spectacular races and finishes included a first race with times around 2 06 and a second featuring Florence W and Flying Cloud with finishes near 2 87.02.
Niagara Falls reports that Admiral Togo closed his official U S tour by motor over the upper steel bridge and entered Canada unofficially He planned rest here then Vancouver and Seattle before boarding for Japan, returning to the United States by rail for a private visit.
Phoenix reports that negotiations will not finish for ten days but good authority says the Guggenheim syndicate and the American Smelting and Refining Company will take over all partially completed Ray Consolidated Mines smelters at Hayden. The project will open the plant to territorial custom once completed.
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