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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
21
The article notes abundant harvests in the Canadian Northwest yet few laborers, as railroads run cheap farm labor excursions from various regions. Thousands travel from Dominion areas and the United States, following the ripening period northward, with excursions pictured en route to the prairie fields.
A district court case seeks $20,000 damages from Butte and Superior Copper for injuries at the Black Rock mine shaft where a loaded bucket fell after the cage rose past 1,200 feet. Separately Elizabeth George seeks divorce from Ernest George amid cruelty, intoxication, and threats. Further filings include custody requests, service by publication, and notes on案件 pending for September term.
Justice Polley and Justice Henry Loley handled a police court session over the East Broadway disturbance at the Finnish saloon Sunday night. John Holapa and Gus Kongens were charged with second degree assault after a county attorney's office prepared the complaint.
Elma Eskkalla is the complaining witness. It is probable that the men will be arraigned this morning. Nick Romano is accused of assent in the third degree and this case will also be heard by Justice Henry Poller. A Viaresis is the complaining witness.
Henry C Gleeson year old son of Mr and Mrs John Gleeson died yesterday at 906 East Granite street after a valvular heart disease. Native of Butte the lad and family lived here 26 years. He contracted pneumonia last February and was sent to Davenport Iowa for climate. A valve leakage caused his death and he was brought home to Butte where he endured weeks of suffering. Funeral Wednesday at 9 30 from the home to Sacred Heart church for high mass of requiem.
Foreman W E Kane and son James T Kane returned from a four week 1606 mile motor journey across Montana. The trip included Helena Augusta Great Falls Lewistown Billings Hunter s Hot Springs and Pipestone Springs with a final 50 mph pace on the return stretch. They met no breakdowns despite deep gumbo mud and even climbed a mud furrowed hill with mules once a skeptic bet.
The fourth suspect in the Marcus Herak postoffice robbery, Klein, was arrested in Denver yesterday. Patten, earlier brought from Salt Lake, is identified by Herak. Sheriff and city police have tracked all four men: Patten, Klein, Clayton, and Wilson, since the $502 theft.
Reuben Neer who brought a Seattle girl to Butte and wed her was released from custody by Judge Donlan after being held on an abduction charge claimed by the girl's father. He had been out on bail and Seattle authorities were notified but did not attend the hearing. A Seattle county attorney had advised the sheriff to travel to Butte, but no further word followed. Electric vapor baths and massage offered at Phoenix block Ind. phone 6,940.
Mountain View Methodist Episcopal church selects delegates for the laymen's convention to be held Friday in this city. Delegates named include William Lutey M. P. Sipple Co. 8S. Jackman J. D. Slemons Mrs. Heywood Miss Cora Jenkins and Dr Terris. Also an ad urges readers to visit Orton Bros. at 519 North Main Street for piano and organ value.
Dr. Harry W. Forbes, president of the Los Angeles college of osteopathy and a noted orthopedic surgeon, attended the little daughter of Fay H. Curtis in Butte yesterday. The child had previously undergone a Lorenz bloodless hip dislocation operation in Los Angeles. Yesterday the plaster cast was removed and the operation deemed a complete success. another cast was applied after further treatment, with Dr. Hattie Lorton and Dr. H. T. Ashlock assisting.
Paris reports the Bayard-Clement dirigible balloon built for Russia wrecked near Maisons Lafitte during a trial. Aviators including Colonel Nach were uninjured as a gust pulled the gas bag from 40 handlers, tore it apart, and it fell into the Seine. The four occupants swam to shore after abandoning the craft.
Circuit Judge Burdette granted an injunction blocking enforcement of the two cent fare law against the Norfolk & Western railroad. The railroad must issue six cent fare tickets for the excess per mile collected until the state supreme court decides the case.
Rear Admiral CC S Sperry, who led the Atlantic battleship fleet from San Francisco to the Philippines, through the Suez canal to Hampton Roads, will be placed on the retired list Sept 3 at age 62. He is currently on duty at the Naval War College in Newport after his around the world trip.
Washington August 23 A mammoth reception to President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor on his return to the city in October has been arranged by the Central Labor union A torchlight parade will escort the labor leader to the auditorium It is expected that 25000 workmen will take part.
Washington August 23. Requests by bleached flour manufacturers to halt seizures until a test case is decided were refused today after a conference between acting attorney general W A Ellis and Dr H F Dunlop of the agricultural department pure food board.
Long Beach California reports the death of Captain William Hixson Cushing aged 61, a senior captain in the revenue cutter service of the Pacific coast and active since 1874. He served at nearly every major station in the United States.
Five dollar fifty nine per acre cash with nine annual payments for Strand Trunk property. Land offers rich soil, mild climate, abundant game and water, no irrigation, near river and lakes, within six miles of railroad. Maps and reports available. after August 26 sale restricted to Spokane offices, rooms 26-27 Golden Gate Building.
Washington reports fifty deaths from cholera in 76 cases abroad for the week ending June 26. Chief Quarantine Officer Haiser in Manila notes 14 cases in Samar, 27 in the mountains, 9 in Negros, and 286 in the Pampanga province.
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