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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
16
A provocative editorial denounces dynamiting fish as a cruel and despicable practice harming wildlife and livelihoods. It calls for stronger enforcement and public condemnation from communities and authorities.
Missoula reports of dynamite in streams to kill trout prompt stern warnings and calls for severe penalties. The writer condemns the practice, vows game wardens must act, and urges public shaming or prison for offenders, insisting dynamiting destroys sport and fish alike.
Florence laundry team and Wallace pine are slated to meet in Missoula on Sunday August 21. Wallace had planned to travel earlier but will likely arrive for the game, with Bol Harley emerging as a key pitcher after a strong Thursday performance. Missoula aims to travel to Dillon for a Saturday clash, as both teams seek to rebound from a rough previous outing.
Missoula reports Chick White recalling Billy Lynch and Joe Wood prospecting at Gold Run near Nome with barrels of money. Abernethy Camille McGowan and others camp 150 miles north, doing well. Joe Wood sails to San Francisco for contempt case with U S attorney Judge Noyes. Wood's supporters expect clearance. Mrs Wood heads to join him on the coast.
Northern Pacific official Mr Mellen and his party arrive by special train from the west on the Coeur d Alene branch in Missoula at 2 o clock this afternoon. The party tours the western district and continues eastward with no incidents reported. Engineer James Baillie piloted the special into Missoula.
Missoula reports persistent hobo presence despite city and county officers efforts to drive them away. The floating vagrants continue to roam, with recent arrests yielding stiffer sentences, though the “floater” system proves unsatisfactory.
County Attorney Hall and Sheriff Prescott pursue the Chinese gardens assault and robbery case with a suspect identified by a Chinese worker and additional evidence tying part of the jail crowd to the attack. Also noted: Dr Oettinger dental office closure Aug 30 to Sept. freight engine No 57 derailment at Clinton. services to resume with Rev J A Barnes return.
The Congregational church on the south side reports Mr Barnes has beer during an East tour, returning to stay permanently with his family. His first services since the return are scheduled for Sunday.
In Missoula on August 3, J C Hildebrandt filed against Mr and Mrs Mellott for 83 dollars claiming wages. Testimony showed whiskey production and frictions at the still. Justice Houtchens will render a decision later.
Chief Walling of the Missoula fire department has been elected vice president of the Pacific Coast Association of Fire Chiefs representing Montana. He sent regrets for not attending the Tacoma meeting where Montana plus other states handled extensive business.
Granite activity rises as lumber is hauled to the new concentrator below town and additions advance rapidly. Six horses pull heavy loads up the hill while the vid Granite stump mill is torn down. The large hotel is being repainted and the town shows busy improvement.
In Missoula on August 23 the city cut a long used engine house timber into small pieces after a street shortage. Loungers bought a bench to replace the roosting spot, while separate notice reports the infant son of Mr and Mrs George Harvey of Toole avenue died after a brief illness. The funeral will be at their residence Saturday evening with burial in Missoula Cemetery.
Coupons free at the Globe announce a Sons of Hermann excursion to Helena on Sunday with a chartered train. Over 100 tickets sold from Missoula. excursions also from Butte and Bozeman. Train leaves 7 a m and returns at midnight, Aug 23. Additional details include local mining updates and community notices.
The Seventh Day Adventists begin a multi day camp meeting at their grounds near the Rattlesnake. Elder J X N Loughborough of Oakland is among prominent speakers bringing outside visitors. Large tents create a citylike scene as members arrive from Victor and Stevensville and plan river baptism Sundays.
Local residents arrive and depart as clerks and visitors stream through Missoula. Mentioned are Niles from Clinton and Jack Fisk from Helena, Joe Toole from Butte, McClain from a fruit ranch, Berry from Florence ranch, Erickson from Lolo, Bedard Jr. from Frenchtown, and other arrivals. The N P station joists are being laid and the No. 4 eastbound train arrived late. Odenhofen and Erb dissolve their partnership with Erb retiring. A hospital nurse resigns. Several residents travel to Seattle and Philipsburg, while homes and lodging houses undergo repairs and renovations. Apples from home orchards appear in the market.
The item list notes his children, a Saturday or Sunday return, and carpenters busy with new work. August 30 brings the Union opera house play Daughter of the Diamond King. Garden truck from Missoula will surpass prior records while green corn ripens. Bridge planking contracts near, as the structure remains unsatisfactory. John Lynch departs for his Coeur d Alene sawmill after a Missoula visit. Hugh Campbell tends oats at the Stinger Campbell ranch. crop large and quality fine. President Craig anticipates record university attendance on opening day. Professors Elrod and Riker head to Denver for the Science meeting. Western Montana fair urges exhibitors to prepare. this year promises top displays. Pinkham of Butte expands Orchard Homes holdings. Mrs Graham Williamson and Mrs James Carnal depart for Grand Forks NC after visits. Pixley and Connelly plan a Rock Creek trout trip. Northern Pacific passenger traffic remains heavy with record eastbound travel. Bonner flour mills chief Nehr notes Peplow poised to own the Flathead valley. The M E church parsonage near Rev Bennett adds to church property appearance and improved surroundings.
E M Ratcliffe begins a petition to establish rural delivery near Missoula Washington must have 100 signers from residents within five miles of a center If four compass points near Missoula sign it will meet the requirement for service Purchases Land Missoula Aug 22 Dr Peter Mussigbrod buys 2 acres from Samuel Dinsmore west of the Miller residence south of the river and plans development of a handsome place
In Missoula on August 23 the new Northern Pacific timetable No 17 goes into effect at 6 00 am with faster running times except one line unchanged Dr Moses Bueckman, ill for weeks, will travel to Chicago for hospital treatment Card of Thanks from Sewall Charlotte Garrick and H Garrick thank friends for support and flowers in illness and death of their son Byron of Banner also express gratitude for condolences and help
In a Chicago address Jules Cambon of France urges that education outvalues gold and industry as a foundation for peace. He credits America's public schools and colleges with shaping a peaceful future, noting philanthropy from Carnegie to Rockefeller fuels libraries and schools as emancipation.
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