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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
9
A group of women supporters appeal for action to remove the red light district, urging authorities to close establishments and enforce reforms in the area. The plea emphasizes public morality and safety, seeking official intervention and policy changes.
A communicated statement from the Butte Federation of Women's Clubs calls on city authorities to relocate the red light district away from the central route used by 3,000 schoolchildren daily. The committee urges ongoing Standard coverage to help raise moral standards and protect children, demanding enforcement of laws or stricter measures until removal is completed.
John Cronin faced Judge Harney in a contempt proceeding described in readable fragments. The event centers on a legal confrontation with authorities and a ruling or hearing location noted in the sparse OCR text.
Francis John Cronin was jailed by Judge Harney for contempt after failing to pay 10 dollars weekly support to his mother, Mrs. Mary Cronin. He claimed unemployment and provided unclear responses, then promised to seek work and contribute, with a later report due next week. Attorney Sinclair waived his $50 fee.
August Leffler, former road supervisor of District No 2 at Gregson, settled his mandamus suit against Silver Bow County Commissioners by receiving just over $300 in full payment. The agreement dismisses the case and maintains the county as a single road district without appointing trustees for the Gregson portion, a move the commissioners deem convenient and economical.
Citizens' Coal Company at No. 4 East Broadway displays a large anthracite lump from Pennsylvania for a public guessing contest. For every ton of coal or cord of wood bought between December 5, 1901, and February 15, 1902, customers get one guess. prizes of 60, 25, and 15 dollars in gold await the closest three.
Fire broke out in the rear of a Chinese eatery on South Main Street damaging Elvers & Co. hay and grain buildings next door. Losses total about 2,500 for the feed store and 500 for the Chinamen, with Yokohama restaurant also affected by water and smoke. The Elvers structure, a former carriage shop then blacksmith and paint works, suffered the most.
The Schubert Symphony Club and Chicago ladies quartet visit Butte for a Friday concert at Mountain View M E Church at 8 p m Admission 50 cents with no reserved seats. Performances include quartets violins solos arias and a finale featuring voices and instruments from the company.
Harry Lambrecht missing from duty. later family announces the birth of a son at 105 South Excelsior Street. The child, the firstborn for Mr. and Mrs. Lambrecht, is described as sturdy and strong with bright prospects for his future.
A weather report from Washington triggers a skeptical reaction as Wharton reads the bulletin and trusts the barometer to forecast a storm. Snow blankets large lakes, with forecasts of rain or snow and strong winds, while old weather lore and decades of fair Decembers color the discussion.
A note warns that eight year old whiskey sold at a bar raises safety concerns. It cautions parents that improper glassware may harm children's eyes and advises taking children to Dr Dodd for proper care.
Weather shifts bring damp cold and sniffling widespread. Citizens report persistent coughs, runny noses, red noses, and watery eyes as winter grips the region. The writer jokes that if all coughs could merge into one, its force would shake the Big Butte from its foundations.
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