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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
9
Montana's largest grocery Lutey Bros. urges women to view grocery buying as a critical household skill. The ad claims kitchen management surpasses parlor management and links health and economy to grocery quality and cash buying over credit.
The Standard Lines announce a notable reduction in eastern rates, signaling a broad price shift. The announcement indicates lower freight costs and revised tariffs affecting eastern shipments and customers.
Butte notices show standard lines cutting Chicago to New York first class fare to 59.50 dollars from 63.50. Second class rate drops to 50.50, a five dollar cut, narrowing the spread with Lake Shore Michigan Southern and New York Central Pennsylvania routes.
The company has placed many engines in service and the workers seek about 45000 dollars extra per year. The Great Northern memorial circular honors Seattle official R. C. Stevens and praises his long railway service and loyalty. Burlington posts 1902 calendars distributed in Butte while tickets to Anaconda and intermediate stations are on sale at the Great Northern office on North Main.
A motive power official warns that an advance in costs for locomotives cars and equipment will cut heavy railway earnings this year. Prices have jumped from 8000–10000 to 15000–18000 for locomotives and freight cars now cost 800 instead of 400–600 with new gear. Even with higher capacity trains the revenue gains may not match the higher outlays.
A local report notes disputed ownership claims over the 1st of Main Street as discussions center on municipal titles and rights. Community leaders and property holders seek clarity on the parcel’s legal status and future use.
Butte court ruled the city cannot claim more than 60 feet of Aluminum street between Washington and Montana. A grading contractor sought 80 feet. Judge Harney took the injunction issue under advisement, noting no proven dedication of the street by owners. Defendants Patterson and Storey contended the street was never public and that compensation and condemnation did not occur.
The Oregon Short Line will hold the Har riman share of the new Northern Securities railroad combine worth 100 million dollars, placing the Short Line in a key financial position via control of the Burlington system and Northern Pacific. The arrangement evades direct parallel competition, while a Northern Pacific October earnings report shows strong gains, offset by expenses and taxes, with four月 results indicating robust net income across main and proprietary lines.
A contempt case against Grat ami was found not guilty and the associated FIEGCD case dismissed by Judge HAnyey. The ruling clears Grat ami of alleged contempt while ending the related proceedings. No further action noted.
Judge Harney heard the contempt citation against James A. Graham and J. W. Fairfield for alleged violations of a restraining order on the Rose mine. Motions to dismiss the case were sustained. court adjourned for witnesses and further proof on ownership and discovery record.
The firm founded by Joseph and Harry Weinberg and Joseph Epstein shows growth from sample traveling since 1887 to becoming a large Montana manufacturer. They open a new salesroom and factory at 181 South Main in the K P building with 20 export cutters plus a statewide and regional sales presence. Their line includes imported silks for ladies garments, with a noted silk skirt and petticoat selection. The public is invited to visit 141 South Main.
Articles of incorporation filed to establish the University club of Montana. The objective is to promote literature and social activities with no capital stock. Incorporated for 20 years, headquarters in Butte. Trustees include G R Milburn Henry N Binke Co F Ward M A Walker H P Nipgen George Tower Jr C G Dolman D L Sanders G E Blackburn G M Sinelaly and J Sackett of Butte.
Citizens' Coal Company offers a weight guessing contest for a large anthracite lump from Pennsylvania shown at No 4 East Broadway Omaha exposition. Buyers of one ton of coal or one cord of wood between Dec 5 1901 and Feb 15 1902 receive one guess with prizes for closest weights 60 25 and 15 dollars in gold.
The Chicago Burlington & Quincy railroad signs to move its cross-tie treating plant from Edgemont South Dakota to Sheridan Wyoming with a $150000 upgrade. The move aims to reduce wood shortages and long hauls as supplies thin. The new site will access forests in Washington and Oregon.
The Union Pacific boosts pay for enginemen operating the new compound engines. Firemen receive a daily increase from 10 to 24 cents and others from 15 to 25 cents per day.
Engagement of the Beaubert Symphony club and Chicago ladies quartet Friday evening at Mountain View M E church. Large seating capacity allows 50 cent admission. No reserved seats so come early. Tickets for Miss Skelly concert on sale at Sutton's Family Theater all day.
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