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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1905
Page
6
John P. Murphy known as Swede begins a petition drive to obtain about 565 signatures, fifteen percent of the county delegate vote, to secure a call for a county special election this fall on a direct primary law. If approved, voters from last fall need not re register unless they changed address.
Deputy internal revenue collector Clinton H Moore returns to the district office after vacation. He visited Virginia City and Wise River, where he met James E Callaway who died Monday in Virginia City. Moore recalls Callaway’s vigor and notes longtime friendship with Callaway and J C Lavery, former Pyrenees mine neighbor. Savery is noted as working the Cable mine with a 69 ton ore shipment netting $69000.
The Northern Pacific sets a round trip fare and a third from all main and branch lines between Miles City and Missoula to Bozeman for the Interstate Fair August 29 to September 1. Tickets on sale from Butte and east Aug 28 to Sept 1 and from areas west of Butte Aug 29 and 30 with a final return by Sept 2. Butte rate is $3.95. Inquiries through local agents or W H Merriman D F and P A.
Ralph Sagunsty faced Judge Warren after an alleged assault on Annie Jones at East Galena street Irish Village. He received a $50 fine and potential remission pending investigation. Usher Chase, accused of vagrancy and theft, was said to have misled several residents before his arrest. James Ruffata forfeited a $5 bond for drunkenness near the city hall. McDonald, jailed after a scuffle with an elderly man, paid a $25 fine. Morrison and Miki were dismissed for fighting in Galena alley.
The Wood Livestock company reports 2 465 006 acres acquired in Mexico to raise cattle. Presently 17 000 breeding cattle on the ranch, bloodlines improved to rival northern stock. Cattle travel north after two years on free ranges, reaching eastern markets as Montana or Wyoming Mexicans. Fence details, costs, and scale of holdings highlighted.
In a police court contest presided by Judge Charles Warren, Max Fried and M Siegel clash over a street brawl near 18 East Park Street. The hearing features City Attorney Davies for Fried and William Meyer for Siegel with witnesses Briney Kohn and others describing insults and a pursuit up an alley. Judge Warren fines Siegel $50 and an appeal is filed with bonds to be posted.
Thompson Campbell, who has served as referee in bankruptcy for this district for six years, resigns effective October 1. He will be succeeded by Frank W. Haskins of Butte. Campbell, who plans to practice law, may relocate to Nevada. He currently handles the Douglass Copper Mining company property in Lyon county, a developing mine shown by a vein of 11 percent ore 84 feet wide.
An Aetna accident policy offer states it pays double benefits if an accident occurs on a streetcar train vessel or in a passenger elevator or burning building. The ad lists John C. Norvell as general agent at 110 111 Pennsylvania Building in Butte Montana.
The piece argues many medicines only ease symptoms like indigestion or acidity such as pepsin soda and alkalies. It urges treating the underlying cause rather than temporary relief, noting many patients overuse remedies and worsen their condition over time.
G A R delegations plan a railway trip from Butte to Denver and back on Sept 1 and 2. Tickets at 32 dollars include multi city stops such as Salt Lake City and Colorado landmarks. Berths should be reserved. contact E R Hunt at 51 East Broadway Butte for details. Orton Bros. advertises pianos and organs at 219 North Main Street Butte.
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