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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1912
Page
4
A clipped fragment notes a monetary figure of 2.60 and a mention of Dayen in connection with Gre Berg Purelbara. The text lacks clear action or full context to determine a complete news item.
Fragmentary report states William Donati was not involved in a disturbance at Donati Quittiel’s saloon in Meaderstlishes. Witnesses claim he took no part in the incident and had no ownership stake in the establishment.
Madison county lands sold at a Virginia City state land sale. Prices ranged from 1.83 to 3.00 per acre with most between 10 and 20 dollars. Ruby beach lands near Twin Bridges drew bidders but list price was unmet. Ranchers and stockmen including T Yon kin a, F Swartz, Three Forks land company and Le A Thorpe among buyers.
Orpheum shows three reel films titled Olympia Games by Pathe depicting actual Stockholm events with international competitors. The Informer a Civil War era drama follows a brother betraying the Confederate cause and a stray bullet delivering tragedy. Hamilton debuts a new song titled Forevermore to please audiences.
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports a storeroom blaze in Livingston beginning early today. Fire crews battled flames after a section of the building collapsed, trapping debris and causing heavy smoke. Damages were extensive though no injuries are confirmed within initial notes.
A sermon by Rev. Yr. Droogkwaz before a Unitarian congregation questions war and cites early Christian history. He argues modern nations often justify wars as defense or justice, but notes Constantine and imperial banners politicized Christianity, challenging the idea that war can align with Christian teaching. He urges arbitration to settle disputes at lower cost.
Vaudeville at the Empire Theater features four circuit acts led by the Copleys European aerialists and gymnasts direct from Chicago and New York. Star turns include Babe Peerose in song and dance Russell Parker juggling and tricks Billy Tiiwood cartoon act Poiks We See and a variety program with two performances and Sunday matinee.
The Butte Newswriters Association elected officers: Charles C. Cohan as president Harold W. Crary as vice president James A. Berry as financial secretary Charles Le Stevens as recording secretary John Como as sergeant-at-arms Berry and Cohen were reelected Walter Shay and Walter Browne joined the executive board with Ellsworth Suler and Thayer forming the board. Ned Clark Haynes and Walter Shay named trustees to the Silver Bow Trades and Labor Council. Cohan praised the year's activities and the cordial relations between newswriters and their employers.
Washington notes anticipated Supreme Court decisions on the Sherman trust case, Union Pacific merger, and cotton futures dispute. Also awaited are rulings on the Intermountain rate case and the postal appropriation act Civilian publication section. Evangelist Burton preached strong sermons at Christia church with three converts yesterday. meetings run through Thursday with two special lectures planned Friday evening.
Congressman Frank B. Woods of the Tenth Town is reported dangerously ill with pneumonia. Family members from Stembr a and California have been called to the town to assist.
The message from Murphy urges all members to attend the gathering this evening. Gillkek lds is noted but unclear in role or location.
Montana’s cattle roundup era fades as railroads barbed wire and irrigation reshape the plains. Pat Scanlon of the Minauten railroad notes rail, train and dairy rise while traditional cattle drives dwindle. Deer Lodge and Miles City areas see shifting ranges as dairy and arid lands redefine Montana’s ranch life.
Special correspondence from Livingston Pennsylvania reports Jerome Williams taking charge this week. J B Mulloy faces charges in a dispute over the Livingston Water Works plant with attorney Tavard Horsky hired to support the city’s suit. The Maverick club files incorporation papers. Valentine Exper now in Sarnten, Angtrin, regarding local goat prices. eggs and butter prices listed. Dr and Mrs George Allen of Chicago for livestock show. county treasurer Fred Sjilde returns from Chicago.
The article recounts Hank Shay, a 60 year old in Montana, who paid $5 099 in coal state meals and later a $1 000 note scam while claiming a mining success north of Butte. After a failed chase, he sold a claim for 21 000 notes and planned to move to Alaska, continuing a life of prospecting and spartan habits.
Mrs James Doran, longtime resident of Butte, died yesterday at the Hamilton Ranch home of her husband James J. Doran formerly of the Gonnell store. She was in years of age and had lived for several years away from Butte seeking quiet, healthful surroundings. She was survived by her mother and husband, two brothers, and four sisters. Funeral arrangements had not been completed.
The Trmees of Panama at the Ferry theater marks the third week of the Chare-Lister company engagement with a polished stock presentation. The romance and wit carry the plot of a British dealer’s son reformed by a lively English girl, with a masked wedding and hidden identities climax. Matinee next Saturday offers 10 cent admission and a prize draw.
The Rev. G W Washington continues feeding the hungry at his mission on East Park street. Services ran all hours yesterday and meals were served as needed. The mission is well supplied with provisions but a cabin is now needed to help with rent.
At 8 o'clock yesterday in South Muto street officers Vorsth and Van Orden found an alleged outrage party. Willony Tyan was arrested for permitting women in a wineroom. he was released on bond. Blanche Woods Violet Rhoades and Nellie Harrigan were taken to the police station and released on bond.
In federal court at Valdez Alaska the trial of former Washington Alaska Bank of Nevada executives opens today. Blorides T. Marnatt and J. Albert Jeckson face charges of embezzlement and false entries tied to the bank's failure. Other defendants include Low Wing and several listed officers. The case centers on the bank’s collapse following the January 1 closure and related financial misconduct.
Washington reports a new system paying general pensioners via bureau offices instead of local agencies. Checks are issued from multiple cities and brought to Washington for processing with recipients needing ID receipts matching their pension certificates. The change aims to streamline payments without voucher paperwork.
Washington and New York officials report that a treaty with Russia is under negotiation. The foreign affairs committee chairmen say the United States will not retreat on the question of all discrimination against certain passport holders. The treaty faces congressional approval only if all passporting provisions are guaranteed, regardless of race or religion, and the expatriation doctrine is rejected by the contracting parties.
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