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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
12
Stocks advanced on a subdued day with light turnover as traders anticipated a possible bullish spurt. Market notes credit rates up over 2 percent on strong foreign exchange and gold-export fears, while heavy profit taking pressed leaders and pool activity influenced prices.
A jury verdict finds William Marshall True, who died between 1 30 p m and 10 30 a m on Monday November 30 1908, killed himself due to despondency over debt and inability to meet policy payments. His father is beneficiary of two policies totaling about seven thousand dollars with $2000 expiring that day. Evidence shows True faced liquor problems and financial strain with notes to associate Preston M Wigginton and plans to secure insurance proceeds for his father. The body may be shipped to Eureka Springs for burial after arrangements by Col J M True and Lt John M True arrives.
In Butte, defense witnesses challenge identifications of Harry T Smith as the robber who shot John A A Taylor on Oct 1. State witnesses place Smith with the weapon and a gun found in his room. Taylor and others say Smith resembles the assailant. The trial adjourned with remaining testimony unresolved.
Dennis O'Neil and Tom Delaney, both injured by fumes in the St. Lawrence mine, were found unconscious in a forbidden area. They received oxygen therapy at St. James Hospital and regained consciousness by the next morning, with doctors crediting the oxygen treatment for their recovery.
Judge Lynch ruled on Mrs. Anna Doran’s request to raise temporary alimony pending divorce from John Doran. After hearings into the defendant’s ability to pay, the court increased support from 60 dollars to 80 dollars per month.
The First National Bank of Butte Montana reports its assets and liabilities as of November 27 1908. Figures include loans and discounts 484993.27 overdrafts 784678.03 U S bonds 457802.43 and other bank balances with total resources around 5 982 953.15. Liabilities show capital stock 50000 undivided profits and deposits plus notes outstanding and other liabilities totaling 5 982 953.15. The cashier J E B Weirick swore the figures true before Notary Public I K Stephenson on November 11 1908.
The Finn identified as Fred Simila of 408 East Broadway was brought to the general hospital unconscious with a fractured skull after a rock fall at Black Rock mine Monday night. He is unmarried, young, with a robust build, and doctors expect eventual recovery though he remained unconscious late last night. A large china sale this week at Davis offers one quarter off all items.
South Butte camp No. 6,127 elects officers for the coming term at its annual meeting in the new Odd Fellows hall. Officers include Past Consul W. C. Clymo Consul R. N. Dibson Adviser Alexander J. McGowan Banker J. A Wood Clerk J. Freeman Escort Basil Tyson Musician William J. Stone Managers Alfred Robinson EF. F. Dobson and camp physicians Drs. T. G. Heine M. C. Smetters A. G. Allan. Holiday china sale noted at Davis 20 Main street.
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