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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1901
Page
12
Agenda items prepared for the aldermen include several matters set to come before the city council. Officials will review legislative steps, funding requests, and policy changes during upcoming sessions.
The city council judiciary committee and a Butte Municipal league delegation will discuss a new telephone franchise. Proposals include 4 to 5 percent royalty on gross receipts and city ability to acquire plant after 20 years. Also crossings to host flagmen and a damages claim slated for Fred Nichols over fumigation errors.
Fire Chief Sanger’s November report shows 24 fire alarms, building and contents loss of $900, insurance on sale $159,800, property involved $216,950, and department expenses totaling 6298 dollars driven by new hires, west side station furniture, and two new apparatus. Salaries 2829.58, wagon 850, hook and ladder 2145.50, furniture and incidentals 410.90.
A building permit was issued by the inspector for a two story structure to be erected by H. L. Vadnais at the corner of Gold and Idaho streets. The project description appears partially garbled but confirms the two story plan and this builder's involvement.
The November report by the plumbing inspector notes 14 permits issued and $140 collected. Funeral services for Frank Coburn are today at 2 at his son Frank J Coburn's residence 802 South Main Street.
A special venire for the Hayes murder trial is exhausted and lawyers seek additional jurors. The case involves a high profile homicide with ongoing jury selection. Court officials urge patience as the panel process continues.
Judge McClernan hears 58 jurors, 11 passed for cause, defense 5 challenges, state 1. Many potential jurors confess familiarity with the case and opinions. Peter Breen and Alex Mackel prosecute. J Vines and Wallace J English defend.
In Judge Harney's court, Phil L. Miller won custody of 4 year old Phil Miller after months of dispute with Mrs. Joe Creech. Each parent attacked the other’s fitness and presented extensive evidence. The judge noted the boy had lived with several families while in Miller’s care and allowed Creech to refile if she proves future fitness.
In Walkerville Judge O Connor's court Mrs Hower and her son Wilbur Hoar faced assault in the third degree charges from neighbor John Hennessy over a narrow ground strip. Evidence showed water being thrown and a shovel used. Wilbur and Mrs Hoar found guilty by a jury after a lengthy trial.
Street and alley department reports $2,285 spent in November. $238.50 went to sweeping paved streets, with the rest for general repairs and dressing. Also notes on social events and relocations of firms and officials including Celestine Tower and Marquis Ke heading to Paris.
Mrs. Hedler declares snakes provide her living and she prefers them to her husband. Hedler seeks a divorce claiming his wife brought her snakes to the bridal chamber, which she denies though she admits sleeping with reptiles. Overall she quips the snakes keep her content and supportable.
Francis B. Keene of Milwaukee a Harvard graduate and Roosevelt classmate is slated for a good diplomatic appointment. He helped elect Senator Quarles and supported him while seeking collector of customs. Quarles will recommend Keene for a diplomatic post. He is a prominent western golfer and has written poetry about fame.
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