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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1909
Page
7
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Local notes from Butte cover a wide array of residents and guests. Mentions include Tona Cafe and East Parker Street spots, Budweiser and Michelob at local shops, and visits by figures like J. Baker and A. Beardsley. Obituaries appear for an infant of Mr. and Mrs. Law and for 15-year-old George Erickson, with funeral plans noted. A meeting of the Saudl Tutte lodge is set for Tuesday at Walkerville Methodis Church with a consecration service planned.
Special Dispatch reports Sheridan August 22, a new newspaper venture is forming. H Barber is expected to take the lead in organizing the enterprise with DP W Raymond slated to edit the upcoming publication.
A disturbance at 486 Hast Broadway among Finns ends with six men under arrest. Henry Jacobson Gus Kanyans Ray Valeome John Holepa Pete Jacobson and Arthur Hoss identified. A concealed knife and multiple cuts reported while witnesses recall threats and a flurry of punches. one man allegedly fled as others tried to intervene. Police Chief Chartey Gorman led the response, with patrols quickly blocking the scene and securing weapons and injured patrons. Early accounts vary on the trigger, including a sudden knife display or a sudden attack with knife drawn amid the argument.
An Otis department store advertisement promotes new thin pocket knives with pearl or ivory handles. Edges are described as smooth and sharpened, highlighting high quality steel editions for sale this day.
The report outlines major 1200-volt direct current railway electrification plans in France from Bordeaux to Toulouse and mentions Inland Empire Railway developments in Spokane. It notes Aroostook Valley Railroad’s 1200-volt line between Presque Isle and Washburn, and a New Haven Waterbury to New Haven trolley power plant project. It also covers Zurich turbine construction and the Chicago Northwestern’s completion of a double track signaling system, with extensive Tennessee Valley Authority hydroelectric expansion at Tales Bar.
Police take Tom Driscoll after earlier arrest of Hilt Pabst for the Leggat saloon robbery on North Wyoming Street. Detectives also detained Yonker Gurna in Dillon. The trio is in custody following hours of inquiry and pursuit.
Montana booster Frank Mitchell praises the Judith basin as a land of vast wheat potential, citing free homesteads, new irrigation, and rising wealth from a projected 207 million bushels of wheat. He notes rapid town growth, thriving elevators, and labor demand, with dry land farming expanding across Lewistown and surrounding communities.
Lawrence Inches, detained after being picked up at Great Northern station, is likely not the Joe Neying linked to the Armstead slaying of Shattuck Doyle. Police will press him for a believable account of his presence and lodging on the platform. Ike Hayes, former heavyweight, is jailed on an assault charge against his wife, who drank heavily and showed no injuries when allowed to testify.
The US cruiser St Louis arrived from Konolith in 4 days 20 hours, best time between the ports except the Japanese liner Tenyo Mayu’s 4 days 28 hours 40 minutes. The record set is noted as a naval vessel speed record. Electric rates from $12.59 at Weather Electric Co. 102 Hust Park.
Retail notices list portieres in several styles with color options and reduced prices. Single-Door portieres in plain red and mixed red and green, now $2.50. Full-Sized portieres offered in sorted colors with fringe tops, now $2.80 to $3.00. Bagdad Stripe tapestry portieres, fringed, formerly $7, discounted to $6.65.
Auction style listing of diverse curtains including Arab bobbinet and Laval style pieces. Items describe 24 yard and 244 yard lengths with braids, gimp edges, Battenberg inserts, and red appliques. Prices range from $0.50 to $13 per pair or full length, with emphasis on Arabian color themes and colonial net curtains.
A catalog of curtains in white with diverse fabrics and finishes. Items include White Bobbinet, Swiss, embroidered and figured Swiss curtains offered at special prices per pair. lengths range up to 244 yards with hems, tucks, and lace edges, with values from $1.40 to $5 and sale prices noted.
Several couch covers offered with Mercerized fabric in red and green 60 inches long. Also listed are knitted fringe and non fringed variations in two greens and reds, and reversible oriental tapestry options in French tapestry with extra long width. Prices range from about $2.75 to $6.50.
An auction style notice lists Axminster and Brussels rugs in multiple sizes 9x12 and 12x feet with patterns and colors. Prices range from about 22.50 to 98.76, highlighting high quality Wilton and Axminster pieces and parlor rugs with numerous designs.
A local booster writes that towns build better communities and expects Central Montana to become Montana’s best park within five years. He highlights Montana’s resources including mines wool fat cattle corn and agriculture and forecasts orchards and wealth expanding across the state.
District attorney and sheriff supported the case as Patten and several others are accused of robbing Martin Herak of 92 dollars on August 7. Four men ambushed Herak at the post office doorway as he headed to the money order window. Patten fled to Salt Lake but was later found with only 3.90. Patrols and defense arrangements were organized with Alexander Mackel handling Patten’s case in Butte. Special dispatch notes the case and related unrest in Sheridan.
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