Anaconda Mine Beginnings to Montana's Big Company
On October 19, 1875 Michael Hickey staked the Anaconda claim at Buttehill inspired by a New York Tribune editorial. By 1922 the Anaconda Copper Company grew to 40,000 shareholders with 61 percent of its holdings in Montana and 23,000 Montanans directly or indirectly employed.
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Michael Hickey
Buttehill
New York Tribune
Grant
Anaconda Company
Montana
Idaho
Death of W M Bitters at Tacoma Brief Obituary
Word reaches Deer Lodge of W M Bitters death in Tacoma on Aug 11 after a stroke while on a fishing trip with James A Conley Jr. A cabinet maker in Deer Lodge, he leaves a widow and two Tacoma-based children. Deer Lodge residents and visitors are noted in the surrounding paragraphs. A separate item mentions Miss William Beaumont and her mother touring Europe as part of a party of American tourists who plunged from a parapet.
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Deer Lodge
Tacoma
W. M
Bill) Bitters
W. M. Bitt
James A. Conley Jr
Willian Beaumont
Europe
Margaret Beaumont
Edna Wallace Hopper Promotes Facia Youth Cleanser
Edna Wallace Hopper claims a French formula facial cleanser keeps her complexion youthful at 19 years old appearance after 32 years on stage. She touts Facial Youth as thorough, non hair-growing, and grime removing, with accompanying creams and beauty line.
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France
Lucie Lantelme
Arislan Peasy
Edna Wallace Hopper
Wulikesha
Tragic Nice Evian Bus Crash Claims Miss Beaumont
An automobile bus on the Nice to Evian road plunged 300 feet into the Var river. Miss Beaumont and her mother had left the country two months earlier for a tour visiting the girlhood home of Mrs. Margaret Beaumont. Mrs. R. D. Larabie, Miss Beaumonts sister, reports the casualties and injuries. In Montana news, Kiwanis hosts welcomed Pioneer guests and speakers including Judge Brassey and Judge Wins ton. A newborn son was reported to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Newell in Butte. Local residents and visitors were noted at several city engagements and movements, with several So-called pioneers and local figures mentioned.
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Nice
Evian
France
Var
Miss Beaumont
Margaret Beaumont
R. D. Larabie
Kiwanis Club
Willam Coleman
Frank D. Brown
Edward Brassey
Lewistown
Pioneer Society
Tte Rumsey
Sons and Daughters of Montana Pioneers
Mary M. Valston
Kiwanis
George B. Winston
Montana
Bill Newell
Butte
Elizabeth Knoph
Margaret Knoph
Mary McDowell
Josephine Downey
Yellowstone Park
Walter Beck
Clara McDonald
Philipsburg
William Coleman
N. H. Mayo
Vern
J. W. Blair
Helmville
Will Whitworth
Harris 10 to be charged with carrying weapon
A complaint charging Percy Harris with gambling and carrying a concealed weapon will be filed today, county attorney Knight said. Harris was arrested Tuesday evening by Undersheriff Mahoney and Deputy Ingelle on a gambling charge and found with a loaded gun. Neighbors reported disturbances at 606 East Commercial Avenue. Mildred Opray, Sigurd Isaacson, and Mrs M J Domitrovich were jailed for creating a disturbance. Opray previously received a suspended 90 day sentence to live with relatives.
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Percy Harris
Knight
Mahoney
Ingelle
Harris
Sigurd Isaacson
M. J. Domitrovich
Mildred Opray
East Commercial Avenue
Steve Blakovich
Rose Gregovich
Justice Court
Electrical storm over Anaconda lights up sky
Streaks of lightning flashing over the city and mountains preceded a heavy shower last night at about eight. The electrical display lasted near thirty minutes with close bolts and a thunderless main downpour. Torrential rain followed for about 15 minutes before clearing to fair weather. Temperatures ranged up to 83 and low 44 for the 24 hours ending last evening.
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Anaconda
British divorce reporting to end detailed evidence use
London reports that a House of Commons committee proposes banning detailed evidence in divorce case coverage. Newspapers would publish only the petitioner's statement, trial points, and the jury's findings and judgment. Witness names could be given, but their evidence would not. The bill scope would also cover indecent matter in all judicial proceedings.
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London
House of Commons Committee
Zemo Promises Fast Relief for Itching Skin
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a safe antiseptic liquid that stops itching instantly and clears eczema, pimples, rashes, and blackheads. It claims minor blemishes fade overnight, with a trial price of 5 cents and a large bottle for $1.00.
Anaconda school readies fall term as 540 enrollments eyed
Vacation days wind down as Anaconda plans for Sept 4 reopening after Labor Day. Principal S D Rice begins preparations for the high school opening and staff changes. About 540 high school students are expected to enroll, the largest registration on record, with early registration underway and adjustments still planned.
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Anaconda
S. D. Rice
Popular Anaconda Couple Married by Rev Coopman
A quiet ceremony at St Pauls parish house united Miss Osalia Kraker and Lewis Snyder with Rev Father Coopman officiating. Attendant Miss Josephine Kraker and best man Louis Joblin. They plan a Portland honeymoon then settle in Anaconda.
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St. Paul's Parish
Osalia Kraker
Lewis Snyder
Father Coopman
Josephine Kraker
Louis Joblin
Marcus Kraker
East Third Street
Portland
Anaconda
home remedy claims to shrink varicose veins emerald oil
An advertisement promises varicose veins and goiter can be treated at home with Moone's Emerald Oil. It advises obtaining a two-ounce bottle by prescription from physicians, then applying night and morning to swollen veins until they normalize. It claims strong dissolving effects and mentions City Drug Co and mail orders.
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Moone
City Drue Co
Allenrhu Rheumatism Conqueror Promises Full Refund
A dramatic claimed cure promises to dissolve uric acid deposits and remove rheumatic pain within days. City Drug Co. and all county druggists authorize the offer for ALLENRHU, with a money back guarantee if it fails to conquer rheumatism. Mail orders accepted.
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Allenrhu
Immedi
Ately
James H. Allen
City Drug Co
Notice of Closing Spawning Water at Georgetown Lake
Montana State Fish and Game Commission closes a spawning area at the mouth of Stuart Mill Creek Georgetown Lake. Two posts mark east and west sides designating the water from the straight line between posts to the creek mouth as spawning water. A misdemeanor fines fishing in the area until revoked. Secretary A Jakways signs. Dated Helena Aug 20 1923.
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Sonartown Lake
Stuart Mill Creek
Georgetown Lake
Montana State Fish and Game Commission
A. Jakways
Helena
Mont
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Lee
Hickey
Utah
Wyoming
California
Arizona
Ilinois
New
Jersey and
South America
Anaconda Copper Mining Company
Bureau
Wash
A. O. Wordal
E Kerchner
Garrison
Dr. Davis
H. W. Rodgers
R. W. Ross
Terry
Facia Youth
Iuhool
Coopman
My Age
Weiss & Msgrath
Jennie Mallory
West
Nesley
Edward 1
Masonic Temple
Acacia Lodge
A. F
A. M
Eureka Chapter
No. 16
C. KE
Buffalo
N. Y
C.A. Tuttle CO
East Park Telephone
P.j.finnegan Co
Oak Phone
Hogg Transfer Company
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