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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1903
Page
12
William Dick of Red Lodge declares he was joking about becoming an anarchist after participating in a busy council session. The council elected its officers and adjourned following a full day of business.
Missoula hosts Montana Federation of Labor session with officers named including President Alexander Fairgrieves and First VP J. Lemert. Debates span socialist resolutions, political neutrality for unions, press criticism, and next year’s Bitter Root meeting in Hamilton.
Missoula August 28 The Farmers' union adopts a mutual buying agreement mirroring a merchant pact allowing purchase of farm produce from union members only if labeled and priced within a commission set by two union members two merchants and an umpire. Home grown berries at P M Reilly's.
Missoula dated Aug 28 local milk dealers announce price increases effective Sept 1 milk from 7 to 10 cents per quart cream from 85 to 10 cents per quart and no less than 10 cents of cream per sale. They cite higher costs due to the new milk inspection law for keeping stables and cans up to regulation.
Aug 28 Missoula report says Constable K Knott of Heron pursued a thief who fled Wednesday with clothing razors and knives from a gang linked to Knott. Despite tracking his route toward Missoula the man eluded capture.
Missoula August 28 a local insurance man argues that a proper fire alarm and strict fire limit ordinance would cut premiums significantly. He estimates annual real estate insurance could fall and notes water pressure and trained firemen plus supervision of new buildings are key. council should push for alarms and a rigid fire limit to protect property and reduce costs.
Samuel Coen, accused of blowing up the Livingston railroad bridge, was brought before Judge Webster and physicians for sanity examination. Doctors found him insane but recommended continued jail confinement as the examining board reviews his case. Coen backed his claim while slightly altering his account, saying the dynamite was found in a nearby house rather than beside the tracks.
Missoula August 28 George T Ryan won 40 acres near Bearmouth after a long land office contest with Thomas Guinnane. The dispute began in 1892 and involved lawsuits, homestead filings, and appeals to the interior department. Guinnane, an elderly claimant, plans to appeal the decision as the fight over the title continues.
In Missoula Aug 28 a German scientist named Peter von Tummer swindled university professors by posing as a researcher. He collected small sums for calling cards and plates, fled before arrest, and had already targeted Idaho and Washington institutions after a prior Butte scam.
Missoula August 28. W. W. Berry, injured in a runaway near Selish yesterday, remains in a precarious state at Merrick's hospital. His limbs are paralyzed but he shows improvement tonight compared with last night.
Elmer Lane, injured at the Missoula railroad shops when struck by a lifting jack handle, showed great improvement. He remained conscious and is expected to leave the hospital in a few days.
Charles McCarthy and Gaspard Deschamps Jr. lead three steppers from Helena to Missouri for the state fair events. School Kelle, a Prodigal mare, and promising pacers Pioneer and Frank Howard, both green, aim for strong showings and prize money at the fair.
Missoula residents W. M. Eddy of White Pine and Willard Anderson of Bonita were admitted to Parsons' hospital this evening with typhoid symptoms.
A saddle horse recently stolen from Walker & Albee’s livery barn in Missoula was found this morning at Bearmouth. A young man who gave the name Smith when renting the horse from the firm had sold it and was not apprehended.
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