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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1903
Page
8
A chaotic report describes disruptions at the Corra mine and the Redpoltion Plant amid labor strife and safety concerns. Officials warn of further delays as the production line falters and workers protest near dawn.
J W Bakka a miner at the Corra mine alleged a new method to concentrate and reduce ore by eating quartz to become a human quartz mill. He attacked a coworker with a candlestick, warned others, and was arrested by deputy sheriffs after threatening miners. If not improving he will be examined for sanity.
The funeral of Herman Hahn will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from Sherman and Reed's chapel with services conducted by local clergy. Burial details are not specified in the notice.
On Sept 1 and Sept 15 the Oregon Short Line will sell round trip tickets from Butte to all stations including Shoshone Idaho to Huntington Oregon with Boise at one fare. Return valid for 15 days from sale date with stopovers both directions. Rates available at 105 North Main St Butte. H O Wilson General Agent.
A luncheon surprise assembled city grandmothers at Mrs. John Roland's home to honor Mrs. Roland's mother Mrs. Potter. Guests included great grandmothers and elder ladies aged 88, with daguerreotypes and a lawn group photo. Mrs. Cronkrite sang old ballads after refreshments.
An automobile carrying four people on a hill near Littlt Mountain toppled at the bottom. Mrs. W. H. Kirkpatrick of Ingleside avenue died. Three others were seriously injured, including W. H. Kirkpatrick and his 70 year old mother. a man named Cavanaugh escaped with minor injuries.
A wedding at the McBurney house parlors joins 25 year old John H. Disters and 16 year old Ella Brown of Helmville. Her mother, who wed at the same age, consented to the marriage. Mayor Tom MecTague officiated. the couple left for Helmville aboard the afternoon train with bouquets presented by the mayor.
Missoula Aug. 22 A party of young people enjoyed a day at the Rattlesnake yesterday with Mrs. W. H. Smith and Mrs. Adam Freisheimer as chaperons. Attendees included Elma and Regina Des champs Edna Menthrum Fanny Hatheway Isabelle Roman Gertrude Kohn Blanche Ingalls Sadie Jones Betta Garand Olivia Freisheimer and others plus Fred Murphy Joe Farrell Frank Palmer Wilbur Day Floyd Hardenberg John Lucy and Houston Parsons.
An enamel plant explosion at Kinney, Frasier & Co in Chicago injures eight firemen who receive severe burns.
Local chatter claims Chimmie Mak achieved ten hits in a Sunday game though whispers suggest his mother influenced the event by catching him while he played. The tale circulates among fans and neighbors.
A compact note highlights a New York audience or event titled Suited 10 The 60G Days The A New York People with vague references to performers or themes, suggesting a local cultural listing or brief entertainment item.
Special correspondent reports the Metropolis opens with Fred Niblo's The Winning Hand at the Metropolis theater led by Maud Edna Hall and Carlton Macy. Garrick and Fourteenth Street stage Vivian's Papas with Rice and Wise. Wills stars in A Son of Rest at Fourteenth Street with 60 supporting and 12 show girls.
An eastbound freight train telescoped the locomotive area causing the derailment of the caboose and a refrigerator car near Selish at noon today. Trainmen reported no injuries as a wrecker cleared the right of way from Missoula.
Nothing was missing after the transom to Gildersteen's fruit store in Missoula was found broken this morning. Police report indicates it was likely an attempted entry by youths.
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