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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
27
Western Montana office of the Standard located at 130 Higgins avenue Missoula. Telephone number 118. Advertising rates available on application.
Missoula records show 22 property agreements for a Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway right of way, totaling 55850 dollars with about two dollars cash advanced. Real estate figures list parcels along the river south of Higgins avenue bridge, extending beyond Riverside for over a mile, with options over Knowles and Eddy additions and Riverside parcels.
Missoula observers report that Judge Webster will convene district court next Tuesday with three criminal cases on the calendar. The murder charge against Henry Reslip for the death of Kittie Smith at Superior is scheduled, along with about 48 civil suits, several law and motion matters, and around 15 divorce cases awaiting hearing.
Missoula, Aug. 30. A deputy sheriff from Deer Lodge hunted two men believed to have blown open a saloon safe last night and taken about $3,500. The crime occurred overnight with two strangers seen near the establishment the previous day. The suspects may be the same pair who cracked a Belgrade safe recently.
Louis Osmond of St. Regis, confined in Missoula county jail for suspected insanity, showed marked improvement today and is reportedly rational except for a belief that someone is trying to poison him. A hearing is scheduled for tomorrow to determine his mental state and disposition.
Missoula Aug 30A meeting of the Democratic county central committee of Missoula county is set for Thursday evening Sept 6 at the court house. The group will designate primary and convention dates and apportion the delegation to the convention.
The funeral for 5 year old Lewis L. Graham, son of Sheriff and Mrs. David Graham, was held at the Williams residence. Rev. Bagley conducted services at the cemetery. A large attendance followed the casket to the Missoula Valley cemetery, with abundant floral tributes.
Missoula August 30 William Crawford of Clinton disposed today of all his property interests in that town to Charles Dugal formerly of Henderson Montana.
Rev and Mrs J W Tait and their two sons reached Missoula on August 30 following a long travel, marking the end of their journey. The article notes their arrival and family details.
This afternoon in Butte the party was delayed at the Methodist parsonage. A reception will be tendered the new pastor tomorrow evening by the Ladies Aid Society of the church.
George Slocum, a ranchman near Potomac, sues J A Swanson and six others to settle title to Camas Creek water rights. He alleges co ownership with Norris, seeks a court decree of perpetual irrigation rights, asks for appearance and proof of each party’s interest, and requests equitable adjustment without a restraining order.
From Havana August 30 a machine gun routine on the Havana sea front marks a tense day as government troops prepare for front assignments. Avalos with 1000 troops moves toward Guines amid reports of heat sickness and fever from long marches. Guerrera’s men loot stores at Sahalo and clash with rural guards near Campo Florida, while surrenders rise under amnesty offers led by figures like Tatanekta Sanchez and Col. Carlos Duas. The threat widens near Cienfuegos with about 3000 insurgents said to be active.
A St Louis society matron Amy Sturgeon faces divorce from Robert T Sturgeon after a letter mix up caused her to marry the wrong suitor. The couple, once prominent in social circles, drifted apart. Amy later lived with her father and traveled in Tennessee while the Sturgeons’ return to stability remains uncertain.
Special dispatch reports Ellsworth Mills, a boy staying with his father E. Mills, a steel bridge crew superintendent at Teeple's Ferry, recovered from a Missouri River channel. He had left home with a gun Tuesday. searchers found cartridges, the gun, his time book and hat before the body was raised. The body was sent to Minneapolis, where the family resides.
Goldfield Nevada reports detailing referee George Siler and timekeeper duties for the upcoming Gans Nelson bout. Arena construction finished at a cost of 12,000 dollars using 214,667 feet of lumber. Bets favored Gans with odds around 10 to 8, while Nelson backers awaited better odds.
In New York on August 30 the National Organization of employees in navy yards naval stations arsenals and gun factories elected officers. The declaration of principles calls for an effective plan to keep workers more steadily employed by uniting men across crafts to serve both government and employees interests.
Nine retail coal dealers in Philadelphia filed damage suits seeking more than 500000 dollars against the Pennsylvania Railroad company. The actions claim discrimination and rebates given to favored coal corporations following an Interstate Commerce Commission investigation.
In Ekharkov on August 30 a bomb was thrown under the carriage of Belgo-Russian factory director Polier. He sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
A historic ad touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a regulator for painful irregular periods. It cites Miss Irene Crosby of Savannah Georgia and urges women to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice in Lynn Massachusetts, claiming thousands cured.
In Jersey City on August 30 Annie Lang ends her engagement to Samuel Beldner after a spat over spending on ice cream and business receipts. Annie, who runs a Grove Street confectionery and stationery shop, sought the engagement ring back with a writ of replevin, and Beldner faces court to justify not returning the ring. The couple had planned to marry the next day.
Vice President Fairbanks addressed about 6000 people on the Ossawatomie battle field during the fiftieth anniversary celebration of the fight over slavery. He reviewed border clashes in Missouri and Kansas and drew lessons for future generations. He spoke with Governor Hoch and Senators Long and Benson present.
The San Francisco strike saga continues with United Railroads platform carmen offering to return if paid 38 dollars per day and if the eight hour workday is arbitrated. President Calhoun would not commit to backing or rejecting the proposal. No electric or cable line service was attempted, and a heavy mist hampered early morning travel.
Wealthy Lehigh Valley real estate dealer Levit H. Kleckner seeks court action to vacate a $1000 judgment note given to former stenographer Mary A. Geiser in August 1904. Conditions bound Geiser to moral conduct and church attendance, while not telling falsehoods or frequenting clubs, hotels, or questionable places. Geiser, now Mrs Van Buren H. Riber, left employment after Kleckner opposed her straw ride and other festivities. both spouses have since married.
Lota Chile August 30 The cruiser Charleston with Secretary Root and party on board was due yesterday from Punta Arenas but had not been reported by morning A heavy coast fog hid the coastline Chilean foreign minister Antonio Humes and American minister Mr Hicks with a reception committee from Santiago arrived and await Root's arrival.
Anton Fritz, who says he recently arrived from the East, told police he was robbed of 9,400 dollars by a female pickpocket Wednesday at 2 am after he helped a woman he sympathized with. He claimed she kissed him in gratitude and that he found the money missing on returning home, though he tonight denies the robbery occurred.
Tokio reports that Viscount Hayashi, Japan's foreign minister and former British ambassador, has been given a leave of absence due to health. Premier Saionji will assume the foreign minister post, with officials asserting no political motives behind the temporary change.
An earthquake struck Tacnic and Arica Chile tonight with a severe shock followed by sixteen lighter tremors. No injuries or damages are reported in the brief notice.
In Moorestown New Jersey August reports tell of remarkable twin births in a six family street. Five sets of twins arrived recently including girls in the Carr household and boys in the Bentcliff home. Neighbors joke about changing the street name to Twon Street.
William Grosse mayor of New Albany Indiana was impeached and removed by the city council this afternoon. John Tezart and Charles W Poutch members of the board of public works were also deposed after a council committee investigated the acceptance of a new sewerage system recently completed at a cost of 229000 dollars.
William Trahan aged 21 and Lucy Ortiz aged 19, both of Frenchtown, were granted a marriage license today in Missoula. The Ravalli hotel in Hamilton, Mont., advertised as open year round with first-class amenities and a new senior booklet.
Asbury Park New Jersey August 30 A 65 year old former fiancée recounts her plan to strengthen Daniel Keim with a sip of wine in milk for their wedding. Keim, once vowed to abstain from liquor, sent a letter declining the match citing his battle with temptation. The couple’s romance, strained by religion and self discipline, ends with Keim choosing principle over marriage.
St Paul reports General Childs former attorney general of Minnesota is dying at a local hospital from appendicitis.
In St Paul on August 30 the highlight of today's American Bar Association session was Judge Alton B Parker delivering the annual address.
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