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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
4
Butte notes cover a bustle of arrivals and departures from St Joseph to Spokane. births, marriages, and obituaries mingle with local business and social chatter. Readers are guided to shops, dental ads, and insurance notices as trains and trams carry Montanans to conferences and reunions.
A brief obituary notes Dante Parexington died in Bingham Utah last Sunday at age 65. Don Harrington of Butte is mentioned as a writer. A Leys fire sale yielded strong returns on genuine values.
The commissioners in the James Thompson estate place a total value of 150000 on mining interests including Damar, Golden Gate, Ghlo, Montgomery and Black Hawk holdings, with Smokehouse interest unvalued. Names metra, Rie Dowell and Manters as appraisers. Also notes probate actions in Butte and a foreclose suit over the Three Mile House property.
The article reports a heist at a betting ring where a thief stole about $80 in currency from the cashier during the sixth race. Phelan, the cashier, and Andrews, a veteran book maker, describe the audacious break in as detectives pursue a suspect. It also notes a separate theft of a horse named Titus II from a stable and prior burglaries at the Southern saloon.
The annual Good Templars convention in Butte contends over Longstaff’s seat as abbot templar amid dispute between Gary and Longstaff factions. A test of strength is expected today with votes on delegates and officer elections as the grand lodge plans a future meeting site.
Law enforcement reports name Larry Wallace asad 44 accused of trafficking Daisy Cheldine 40 mother of a teen son. He faces a white slave law charge and will be tried in federal court. An investigation touched on a traveling woman tied to states including Oregon and Idaho with complex婚状 details.
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Bozeman Montana. Honors were awarded today at the Montana State saengerfest in Maxwell's hall and the high school coronation stand. The Bohemia Maennerchor of Butte won the heat quartet prize. Germania of Helena placed second. Helena Germania won best chorus and a prize. Judges included John Walsh and Miss Loraine La Liberte of Bozeman. Prof A P Harx formerly of Butte Siederkranz now at Warm Springs, Fred Nagle of Helena and Nick Emo of Butte served as judges. The text notes Giordano Bruno was burned in Rome in 1600.
A garbled report notes aggressive conduct and theft with vague details. It mentions up a Bristol area incident with few cleats taken and unclear whether authorities were notified.
Socialist candidate Eugene V. Debs is scheduled to address a Broadway theater in Butte tomorrow at eight o'clock. The event marks his first visit to the city, with organizers promising a stirring appearance and a large turnout.
A damaged text outlines a family theater reopening next Sunday afternoon with a musical comedy program and a cast including Mabel Retently and Roy Watling. It notes a second production by a San Francisco company and mentions additional cast and staff, suggesting a varied entertainment bill.
Misa Ton Jen and LA William EO Siir announce their marriage with a Sep 4 reception featuring entertainment by Tutte camp No. Wootsnen of the World. A Kool programme and refreshments are planned as part of a 200 member campaign, notes H EF Rooks and M J Geiger. The French Antarctic expedition surgeon Dr. Gronvill reports all crew returned in perfect health.
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