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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1905
Page
8
The Butte Business Men Association discussed bonding the city for 406000 but took no action beyond setting a special meeting for fuller consideration. Election is set for Sept 12. new members D. G. Howard RE Wright and John Erns were added.
The general committee for a charity ball to aid the Sisters Orphan Home in Helena set September 20 as the event date. They appointed ticket sellers and ad and transportation committees and named a long list of patronesses.
About 150 members of the National Association of Railroad Commissioners visited Montana during a convention stop. Governor Toole hosted a tour of the Montana Capitol in Helena with high praise for its design. The group sang America, expressed admiration, and continued their cross-country journey through Spokane to Seattle and beyond, totaling some 6415 miles.
James Otis Mulholland seeks legal custody of his 6 year old child in district court alleging his wife a fitless guardian. He cites marriage in Chicago in 1898 and birth in 1899, with alleged departures to a Los Angeles house of ill fame and a Butterhouse in Butte. The action proceeds as a custody suit. James E. Coleman is attorney.
London reports the Roosevelt administration has not asked Britain to press Japan on peace terms. The foreign office says it would be impudent to request Japan to modify demands and believes Japan’s terms are moderate and should stand. It expects Japan will not alter the conference opening terms.
Coroner's jury finds Emma Freda Lense died from a self administered morphine overdose. No direct testimony linked W. H. Warner to the beating. Warner was released after the inquest despite prior accusations. Witnesses described distress over family tensions and previous threats, with one boy stating Warner had beaten Lense once.
Pat Colligan was elected alderman for Walkerville's Third ward in a unanimous vote at the council meeting. Aldermen Brule Medlin Speckbacher Locatelli and Fleming supported him. Fire Chief Peters was granted 25 dollars to attend the state chiefs convention in Lewistown. The clash over tax notices prompted City Marshal to assist in collecting delinquent taxes as the city faces tight finances.
Peking reports show Edwin H. Conger, former American minister to China, will return amid the boycott on American products. Consuls indicate the boycott is waning in most ports, with Shanghai remaining unchanged.
Dr J Y Porter, state health officer, received an order from Surgeon General Wyman to disinfect and hold all vessels from Colon, Panama for five days due to unsafe conditions there. The action adds to disinfection already required at Panama City.
Honolulu reports the tug Fearless has returned from an unsuccessful attempt to float the American ship Spartan which ran aground off Maui. The crew and their belongings were landed ashore.
Simple funeral services for Vinson F. Walsh were conducted at the summer home of Thomas F. Walsh, father of the deceased, following his death in an automobile accident last Saturday in Newport R. I. The service reflected a private family gathering and paid tribute to the young man.
Livingston financier A Foster visits Butte and many officials from Helena arrive by train including Governor Toole and Secretary of State Yoder. The party heads to Virginia City for funerals while residents from across Montana, Utah, and Nebraska register at local hotels and mingle with local residents.
Two John Doe family members, John Doe Huston and John Doe Merrick, visited the proscribed district yesterday and reported being touched for $25 by Ethel Moore. Moore faces a disorderly house charge and will have a morning hearing as witnesses hesitate to testify publicly.
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